WEEKLY eORVAUIS GAZETTE.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE STATE
OFFICIAL PAPER FOR BENTON COUNTY
Corvallis, July 11, 1879,
W. B. CARTER,
" 1NDUSTR!ALC0-CPERATICN."
For years we have been strongly
impressed that the above is one of
the greatest needs of the people of
Oregon. But how can it be success
fully accomplished, is the great prob
lem. Speak of this matter, when,
and where, you will, and you are
told the Grangers tried it and made
a signal failure.
While this is too true, we claim
that the Grangers did not pursue the
right plan. If, instead of sending
hundreds of thousands dollars annu
ally out of the country for farm ma
chinery, they bad established one or
more manufactories in this State, and
kept this money at home, we would
not hear the ery of " hard times "
Ho State in the Union possesses bet
ter facilities for manufacturing than
Oregon. Our timber is excellent,
our coal fields abundant, and our
iron ore is the finest in the world,
while our water-powers are unsur
passed. There is, no good reason
why farming implements, wagons,
buggies, carriages, etc. could not be
manufactured in Oregon as cheap,
and equally as good, as those ship
ped from Eastern factories.
In addition to keeping the money
at home, which would be a benefit
to the farmer, he would be directly
benefitted by a home market that
would require all his surplus pro
ducts, for which he would receive
far better prices than he now receives,
as it is a well known fact that a home
market is the best for the producer,
Now, one-half or two-thirds of his
crop is consumed in paying freights,
commissions, etc. This industrial co
operation need not be confined to
manufacturing alone, but may take a
wider scope. The following sensible
article from the Oregonictn of the 5th
inst., is right to the point, and de
serves attention :
English people are generally very careful
in gathering statistics, and their statements
of such are always to be relied on. The
Yankee has not time to gather up tuck
things from the thousands of sources to
which he has to look for them in order to
get things exact. He makes a rough "guess
usually, near enough for practical purposes
and goes ahead, lhe English, however,
leave no source of knowledee unexDlored.
and collect all the facts and figures obtaina
ble with the greatest care. Knowing this,
people will not be surprised at the condi
tion of the industrial co-operative societies
of Great Britain as shown by reports fath
ered from the English papers. There are
now almost fifteen hundred industrial co-op
erative societies in England and Scotland,
eleven hundred and seventy of which made
frill reports, from which it appears that
they have about a half a million members,
own nearly twenty-live millions paid up
share capital, and employ besides nearly
five millions more of borrowed money, most
of which comes from the members. They
keep a stock of goods on hand worth ten
million dollars, and their annual purchases
foot up over eighty millions, on which the
net profit is over seven millions, which is
more than ten per cent, on the annual sales.
This great system has all grown up from the
modest beginning made in 1844, at Rock
dale, when twenty-eight worklngmen open
ed a retail store to furnish such things as
they wanted to purchase. The original so
ciety has always maintained its pre-eminence,
and has now nearly nine thousand
members, who divide a quarter of a million
in the shape of profits among themselves
every year. It would be hard to exaggerate
the advantages conferred by this voluntary
association of workingmen, who, instead of
grumbling because their lot was not better,
took hold and bettered it themselves.
ANOTHER RAILWAY SURVEY.
The Roseburg Star says-: Al
though the fact is comparatively un
known to our readers, some months
ago engineers of the Central Pacific
K. R. made a suivey from Battle
Mount, Nevada, to this State. Con
trary to the general supposition they
found that the lowest pass through
the Cascade Mountains led to the
headwaters of the North Umpqua
instead of the McKenzie river, and
in their reconnoissance reached a
point directly east of this city about
twenty-five miles. We now have
information that tbe Union Pacific
has sent out a competent corps of
surveyors with a view of investigat
ing this matter fully. It. L. Cavit,
who resides twenty miles east of here
and who has spent years in the moun
tains and knows every pass, ridge or
trail, has been engaged as guide. Tbe
surveying party are expected to be
at bis- place sometime next month to
proceed with their work in an easter
ly direction.
In Scotland. Dr. L. L. Rowland,
former Superintendent of Public In
struction in this State, is now sojourn
ing in the land of " Bobby" Burns.
The Dalles Mountaineer of the 4th
inst., publishes a very interesting
letter from tbe Doctor; dated Edin
burgh, Scotland-, June 4th, 1879.
His trip occupied two and a half
nonths, and did not see near all tbe
sights" at that The Doctor is en
"oying his trip very much.
THE FOURTHJN CORVALLIS.
The 103rd anniversary of our Na
tional Independence was duly cele
brated in Corvallis, last Friday. The
day was ushered in, at sunrise, by a
national salute, accompanied by ring
ing of bells, etc. The sky was dark
and lowering, threatening .rain, and
quite cool, which, no doubt, kept
many at home. But, notwithstand
ing all this, at au early hour, the
streets were thronged with people,
and vehicles, of every descriotion,
came, pouring in from all directions.
At 9:30 the Occident's shrill whistle
was heard and in a few moments she
came steaming up the river grandly,
with flags flying, and her decks lit
erally crowded with people from
Salem and way points beyond Alba
ny, including the Capital Guards and
Salein firemen. They were cordially
welcomed by tbe citizens and firemen
of Corvallis, and the Second Brigade
Band.
An hour later and the City of Sa
lem, crowded to its utmost, bearing
the citizens and firemen of Albany,
accompanied by the Albany brass
band, arrived. They also were hand
somely received and escorted to the
City Hall, where the procession was
formed, as announced in Gazette
and programmes of the day. Both
boats were tastefully decorated with
flags and banners, and presented a
very ffne appearance as they gallantly
steamed past our city front and re
turned, amid waving of handker
chiefs and men y shouts from the
throngs on deck, answered from the
shore.
The procession was the grandest
that ever paraded the streets of
Corvallis, and one of which Benton
county has great reason to feel proud.
The firemen, in their red shirts, and
the Capital Guards, a fine company of
handsome, heroic well-drilled young
men. under command of Cant. Ira
Erb, in their uniform of gray with
glittering bayonets, formed a grand
and striking contrast to the magnifi
cent Liberty Car, bearing the beauti
ful Miss Frankie Kiger, as Goddess of
Liberty, and forty six little girls, as
bright and lovely as ever were con
greerated, representing each state
and territory. The procession follow
ed the line of march, as prescribed,
in excellent order, keeping time to
the soul-stirring music discoursed by
the Albany and Second Brigade
bands. A move orderly and credita
ble procession we never witnessed,
reflecting much credit on Geo. P.
Wrenn, Esq., chief marshal of the
day, and his assistants.
Arriving at the court bouse square,
seats had been arranged for the entire
assemblage under the shade of the
grand old maples, in front of the
court house, while the speaker, offi
cers of the day, bands, and a few
invited guests, occupied the portico
of the court house, under the folds of
the dear "old starry flag."
After several beautiful pieces of
music by the bands, Hon. James
Chambers was introduced, who read
the Declaration in a clear and dis
tinct manner, giving proper emphasis.
Then followed the oration, by His
Excellency Governor W. W. Thayer,
which was delivered in his easy, grace
ful style, was full of patriotic fire,
and vividly related incidents in our
national history, always new and
thrilling. The hearty manner in
which it was cheered showed that it
was well received and appreciated by
the immense audience.
Then came the interesting part of
the celebration dinner. In the cu
linary department, the ladies of Cor
vallis and Benten county can't be
beat and this dinner was no excep
tion. The gathering is variously
estimated at from five to eight thou
sand persons, and some claim even a
greater number and yet there was
abundant provision for many more.
After all had been bountifully sup
plied, with everything comprising a
first-class dinner, more than "twelve
baskets full" remained. Several hun
dred pounds of nice roast meats and
large quantities of bread, pies, cakes,
chickens, etc., were gathered up, and
under direction of Mr. Wm. Grant,
aisiriDuiea :o iamines wnere it was
very acceptable, so that nothing was
lost. The scraps were given to In
dians, who seemed perfectly delight
ed with their good fortune in obtain
ing hi u muck-a-muek.
After dinner came the "flow of
reason and feast of soul," in the
shape of toasts. This department
was unusually well arranged by the
committee on toasts, Hon. F. A
Cbenoweth, acting as chairman. This
feature of the celebration was hand
someiy earned oat, and we regret
that space forbids us giving a. full
reports
ai tne conclusion or tbe toasts a
few taps of the bell announced that
the "Ugly Plugs" were ready for
street parade, and- a more grotesque,
ludicrous, laughable pageant would
be hard to conceive and the great
wonder is how our boys contrived to
get up so much fun, in this line, with
out the illustrious Jack Allphin to
aid them. It was a grand success,
notwithstanding a large number of
the principal actors failed to put in
an appearance. Among the most
comical and mirth-provoking charac
ters was the personification of the
" Missouri travelers," by an old man
and woman. Their rig was a curiosi
ty shop of itself. Then followed
the firemens' parade and drill. Our
beautiful new engine, Young Amer
ica, behaved handsomely, and threw
water to the astonishment of all
visitors.
The fire works were not on as
grand a scale as soma anticipated
but the irrepressible Joe Irvin, repre
sentative of Mr. Hughes, the great
pyrotechnist of Portland, was on
hand, as usual, and helped out this
part of the programme in good style,
urnishing a fine display of rockets,
Roman candles, flying fiery serpents,
etc., etc.
The ball, given by Prof. Brother
hood, at the City Hall, in the even
ing, is represented as one of the best
ever given in Corvallis. The attend
ance was large, the music excellent,
and the supper, given by Messrs.
Young & Polley, of the Occidental
Hotel, was " way up."
Taken altogether, it was the grand
est celebration ever held in the up
per Willamette valley, and to the
citizens of Salem and Albany are we
much indebted tor its success. When
opportunity offers, we have no doubt
the citizens of Benton will cheerfully
return these pleasant calls. Such
gatherings do much to unite and
cement neighboring cities and comi
ties, and to the grand life-journey are
what the oasis is to the desert. May
we all live to enjoy many happy re
turns of our Natal Day.
Tillamook Rock. The Astorian,
of the 4th inst., has the following
relative to the recent examination of
the above rock as a site for a light
house and fog whistle. The Oregon
coast is, at last, we are glad to note,
receiving some attention from gov
ernment. Our coast interests have
been too long neglected. The Asto
rian says :
Tillamook rock has been fully explored,
and found to be admirably adapted to the
purposes of a light house and fog-whistle.
It stands out to sea prominently from the
shore, and in view of the shore line north
and south. Being beyond the line of break
ers the blasts of a whistle would not be in
terrupted seaward. The water is fifteen
fathoms deep, close up to the rock, which
enable vessels to approach very near without
danger. It will also be a good place to call
for orders, by laying a cable to the shore
and connecting with the telegraph line.
Too much cacnot be said in praise of Col.
Gillespie, and the officers and crew of the
cutter Thomas Corwin, in demonstrating the
advantages and value of this rock.
Disgrace to Heb Sex. The de
graded female, who gave Birth to a
child in a hack, in the streets of Port
land, still continues her disgusting
debauchee. The Bee of the 2nd inst.,
has the following relative to her
" .Last night Mrs. stepps while on
her debauch, deserted her little girl
and bov on the streets, iney were
picked up by an officer and taken to
the jail, where they were given sup
per and a bed. A search for the wo
man revealed the fact that she had
left her few weeks old baby at a
house of ill fame and bad gone off
on a jamboree about town. The lit
tle waif was almost starved, and al
though it is hard to say, the little
thing would be better off if dead."
Sensible Advice. We have fre
quently advised our readers to be
cautious of peddlers and patronize
regular business bouses, especially
those who advertise in their county
paper. The Walla Walla Watch
man of recent date, gives the follow
ing sensible advice on this subject:
We would advise oar readers to deal with
our regular, reliable, well-known business
men only ; men who have obliged you when
in need, and are your friend. Don't give
yourself away by patronizing every "cheap
John who happens to come along, for cheap
men frequently nave the dearest goods.
Commutations. The Governor has
commuted the senteuce of Louis
Larkin, a convict in the State peni
tentiary, on account of bis youthful
ness. Young Larkin was sent from
Multnomah county, last March, for
larceny. One of the conditions of
the commutation is, that be is not to
return to Multnomah till tbe expira
tion of the time of sentence. The
Governor has also commuted the
sentence of Gervais Raymond, sent
up for three years for assault with a
dangerous weapon. Also remitted
the sentence of James Simmons.
Pretty Good. A Seattle corres
pondent of the Portland Bee, has the
following relative to the success of
the late Puget Sound excursion:
"Rev. Isaac Dillon's share t the
excursion proceeds amounts to over
four hundred dollars, part of which
will go towards paying the balance
of tbe debt on tbe Methodist cburcb
in lh city." !
OUR TRIP TOSODAVILLE.
Somers' Soda Springs, or Sodaville,
are about 25 miles south of east of
Corvallis, in Linn county, and about
4 miles from Lebanon. Great med
ical qualities are claimed for the wa
ter of these springs, of which there
are two, although only the water of
one is used, the other being mixed
with fresh water. We are indebted
to Mr. D. Irvin, of this place, for a
ride over and back, in his buggy,
which we enjoyed very much. Leav-
inor Coi'V allis on Monday tbe 30th of
" es m
June, about half-past nine o'clock, a
m., we drove over to Mr. Geo. Lu
per's fed the horse, and partook of a
most excellent dinner. Mr. JL. is
farmintr on a larcre scale, and his
r o
well-fed, fine horses, fat hogs, sleek
calves, and farm machinery carefully
housed, proclaims thrift, while neat
iipss find order, in tbe house, shows
that Mrs. L. is a model house-keeper.
Passing through Lebanon, we no
ticed a number of improvements
but the ruins of the late fire were
still visible. Lebanon and Corvallis
should be connected by rail, as the
rnad would nass through one of the
A -
finest agricultural sections ot tne
State, and give the best portion of
Linn county direct communication
with the ocean.
We arrived at Sodaville about 4
p. m., and were cordially greeted by
Mr. D. P. Foote. proprietor of the
Fountain House, which is kept in
good style, notwithstanding Mrs.
Foote's ill-health, one is not a very
good advertisement for the Spring,
but Mr. F. makes up for her lack, in
this direction.
Sodaville is a thriving little village,
nestled in the foot hills of the Cascade
range, 350 feet above Albany, and
overlooking a large portion of Linn
county. The atmosphere seems pure
and fresh, which, tocether with the
medicinal virtues of the spring.
attracts laree numbers of invalids
from all parts of the State. Only a
few campers were here, upon our
arrival, several having left for home
who had been attending the Metho
dist campraeeting of Rev. S. Math-
ew, which was not entirely ciosea
until last Sabbath meetings having
been held several evenings during
the week. On Monday evening Rev
Mathew preached and on Tuesday
evening Rev. Phillip Starr addressed
a fair audience, in the school house.
We notice many very creditable
improvements in Sodaville since our
former visit, some two years since.
It now boasts fifteen residences, and
two more in course of erection, some
of them very neat frame buildings.
One store, Messrs. Simpson & Sears,
proprietors, where you find dry goods,
groceries, candies, nuts, tobacco, and
notions ; one blacksmith shop, by
Jos. Sears; one meat market, by
John Gibson ; one hotel and feed
stable, D. P. Foote, proprietor; and
one-half mile s. w. of the town, on
Oak creek, at the ruins of Peterson's
mill, may be found James Edwards,
manufacturer of furniture, chairs, etc.
and repairer of wagons and farming
implements. His lathes and macbin
ery are propelled by water power,
and appears to be doing a fair busi
ness.
Mrs. Opp, of Albany, sister-in-law
of Judge Haley, was the only regular
boarder at the hotel, during our 6tay,
but a large crowd was expected on
aud after the Fourth, aud all the
rooms were engaged. We think So
daville a good place for invalids to
co. and resrretted that we could not
On &
remain longer, taking our departure
immediately after dinner, on Wedn
esday, and arrived at Corvallis about
6 p. m., feeling much improved by
the trip, but somewhat fatigued by
the ride home.
The crops, with a few exceptions,
through Linn, look very well and
promise an abundant harvest. On
Tuesday afternoon Mr. Irvin and ye
editor drove over to Waterloo, some
three miles distant from Sodaville,
but were disappointed in getting a
drink from the soda spring in the
channel of the Sactiam river, because
ot a leaky boat, in which we did not
care to risk our lives for the sake of
" one drink."
ASTORIA AND WINNEMUCCA RAILROAD.
A permanent organization, says the As
torian of the 4th, of the Astoria and Win
nemucca Railroad Company was effected in
this city yesterday. At the meeting on
Wednesday evening, wnicn was a most en
thusiastic one, the following named gentle
men wete elected : C. Leinenweber, W.
D. Hare, Col. James Taylor, T. Bailey, J.
H. D. Gray, James W. Welch, J. Q. A.
Bowlbv. At a meeting of the directoors
held yesterday afternoon, officers were elect
. " ' ' J-l T ' 1 -J 1.
To School Clerks. Mr. A F. Gunn,
agent for A. S. Barnes & Co., publishes the
following card : " School clerks who have
been requested to inform county superinten
dents as to the number of school readers and
spellers of each class that will be required
for suddIv in their respective districts are
hereby informed that in making such orders
through the superintendents, tney are not
thereby incurring any Lability for them
selves. The object of the publishers in
makiue this request is simply to get an esti
mate of the number of books that is likely
to be required."
PAC IFICJC OAST.
Oregon.
Union county is to have a beet sugar fac
tory, There were 60 drunks arrested at Astoria
during June.
The immigration passing through Lake
county, going north, is unprecedented.
A box containing a human skeleton was
found among the hay in Sawyer's stable at
VKerby ville, recently by a teamster.
T O a Bo lbv e president -EE P , Sr.. of Aurora, died last
Holden. secretary; I. WCase, treasurer'. KC4?He was a nePhew
ui tut; ittte xji. y, lu. ivun.
The directors levied an assessment of 10 per
cent, on the capital stock, to be delinquent
August 1st, unless paid prior to that date,
and a resolution was adopted authorizing
the president and vice president to employ
and put engineers in the field at once. One
half the capital stock has already been sub
scribed. Thus we see this important en
terprise fairly inaugurated, and we have an
abiding faith that the work will not lag,
1 4. 4.U..4. 4-V, -,1 -;il K U,,;i4- ...i
f i -n t ., Judge Jere. Rowland, of McMmnville,
till uuamcao niiuiu tnu vcaio. i . - - , , . . ..
died last week;, aged 75. He was the lather
of Hon. L. L. Rowland, and of Mrs. H. H
for business within two years.
This is an enterprise in which the
people of the entire Willamette val
ley can strike hands with Astoria.
We have long been convinced that
the Winnemucca road wiH be the
first through connection with Eastern
and Western Oregon. We have no
fight with Astoria, Portland, or other
noint.but desire R.Ii. connection witb"-' Jacob Foreman, an old gentleman, died
I itt 1-11 m ri i
Successful. From a notice in the Lynn
(Mass.) Item of June 28th, we learn that
our old friend, Horace N. Hastings, former
ly of this city, has been compelled to pur
chase a double cylinder Hoe prsss, capable
of printing 4,000 papers per hour, in order
to supply the demand. The Item i an ex
pedient naner. and we reioice to hear of the
grand success of Messrs, Hastings & Sons,
the East, and are content to let the
western terminus take care of itself.
No danger of there being too many
outlets to the ocean along our coast.
The more the better. We desire to
see every portion of our State built
up, and her vast resources developed.
We are now upon the eve of a won
derful revolution in the transporta
tion and freight business of this coast,
and just what effect the recent trans
fer of a controlling interest in the
stock of the O. S. N. Co., to Jay
Gould may have, is only conjecture.
If it shall hasten railroad connection
with the East, or cause a permanent
line of onDosilion steamers between
X 1
Portland and San Francisco, com
mercial interests will be subserved,
and it matters but little to the people
whether they shall fall into the hands
of Jay Gould or Vanderbilt. In
either case we will have to deal with
monooolies : but it will be to the
best interests of those monopolies to
develop the resonrces of the country
and encourase productions. Let us
have the Winnemucca, the Northern
Pacific and the Portland, Dalles and
Salt Lake railroads, and we will take
the chances on monopolies.
FROM ALBANY TO ASTORIA.
The Albany Meaister of tbe 4th
inst., has the following relative to
grand steamboat excursion, leaving
Albany on the 22nd inst:
Arrangements are about completed for
an excursion from this city to Astoria this
month, which bids fair to be the largest and
most pleasant of the season. The large and
magnificently appointed steamer, JLurlme,
one of the fastest boats that ply the Colum
bia, now running between Portland and
Vancouver, will leave this city on Tuesday
morning, July 22d, taking excursionists to
Portland, passing through the locks at the
falls of the Willamette at Oregon City, ar
riving at Portland early in the afternoon of
that day. At 7 o'clock on the morning of
the 23d, the steamer will leave Portland,
passing down the Willamette to its junction
with the Columbia, and thence down that
lordly river to Astoria, arriving at the latter
place at noon, where excursionists can enjoy
themselves as suits them best, visiting the
points of interest in and about Astoria and
the mouth of the Columbia, until Friday
morning, July 25th, when the sterner will
start on her return to this city, reaching
here sometime on Saturday, July 26th, thus
making a trip of five days. On Thursday
night a grand moonlight excursion will be
given from Astoria, taking in all the points
of interest in and about the mouth of the
Columbia, for which a small sum will be ex
acted probably 50 cents. The price of
tickets from this city to Astoria and return
will be $4 low enough in all conscience,
and enabling all to go who desire. Arrange
ments will be made to supply Corvallis, Sa
lem, Oregon City, Portland, and other
points with tickets, so that all who desire
can take advantage of the occasion and en
joy a pleasant and economical trip. For
the present tickets can be obtained at this
office. Secure them early before all the
chances are taken. A brass band will be
secured to furnish music, and ice cream,
soda water, candies, nuts, etc., will be furn
ished on board to all desiring.
CURE OF PAUPERISM.
In a recent conference of charities
of the United States, held in Chica
go, some curious ideas npon the sub
ject of pauperism were ventilated,
and many interesting tacts and He
ures were presented. The leading
causes of pauperism, all agreed to be
hereditary taint and intemperance,
and to remove the dire effects of
these baneful causes, restraint upon
the liquor trrffic and stringent mar
riage laws were suggested. Indis-
crirainating charity was denounced as
a fruitful source ot evils that it es
sayed to cure by encouraging laziness
and un thrift, lhe conference, it it
did nothing farther, impressed the
idea that to subdue, not to say eradi
cate pauperism, will tax to the utmost
all the resources dictated by private
philanthropy and public policy. Hon
est poverty caused by unwilling
idleness, though it may degenerate
by long stress of circumstance into
pauperism, may always be assisted
by well directed effort, while pauper
ism that contents itself with asking
and receiving alms is a nuisance that
can probably never to any great ex
tent be abated. Portland Bee.
Octopods, otherwise known as devil fish.
are said to be increasing in number in the
waters ot part ot the coast.
Secretary R. P. Earhart hoisted the na
tional ensign over the State House, for the
first time, on the morning ot the t ourth.
Prof. Gatch has been elected Professor of
English Literature, and Prof. Collyer of
Chemistry at the State University.
Hewitt, of Salem.
A Brownsville company is working the
tin mine at Sweet Home. They have melt-
ed down a lot of the ore and sent the bar to
San Francisco for assay
We learn from the Enterprise that a Ger
man named wernieka drove past wnere a
tree was being felled, near Cutting's Mill,
Clackamas county, and it fell on one of his
mules, killing it instantly.
A Fatal Accident. Last Wednesday,
says the Democrat, as Mr, Ebenezer Hayes
and family were driving into the picnic
grounds at Roberts' Bridge, the wagon struck
an oak grub and threw their little two-year-old
girl out and one of the wheels passed
over her head, crushing the skull. The lit
tle one was taken up and medical assist
ance called, bnt she died in the evening.
Mr. Hayes resides near Halsey .
at Wm. Miller's, near Turner, on Saturdav
27 th. ult. , from the effects of a cancer. He
had not eaten a pound of food in the 30 days
previous to his death.
Grant county has seventeen general stores,
operated by white men, four water saw mills,
one steam saw mill, two water grist mills,
one water quartz mill, and one in course of
construction.
The frame work of the new pavilion at the
Fair Ground, Salem, is up. Mr. 'Potter the
contractor, is pushing the work forward as
rapidly as possible, and expects to have the
building completed before tne specified time,
Before any route is settled upon for the
Salt Lake railroad examination will be made
for a line through the Blue mountains from
the head of John Day valley to Baker City
direct. Some think that would be the easi
est way to get through
The wool clip of Oregon this season is un
precedented. While the Willamette valley
turns out large quantities ot hne wool, East
ern Oregon is chief, and the quantity turned
out this season is enormous.
The Roseburg Independent says: A full
force of workmen are engaged in work at
the quicksilver mines, and the furnace and
retort are being pushed toward completion
as fast as possible. Soon the mining will
commence in good earnest and we hope with
excellent results. The mine is situated
about nine miles east of Oakland.
The following directors of the Oregon
Steam Navigation Company have resigned
W. S. Ladd, Walter Thompson and George
J. Amswoith. Messrs. H. VV. Corbett, J.
N. Dolph and R. Kohler have been elected
to fill the vacancy.
Frank Monick was arrested last week
near Gervais for the murder of a man named
Reed at Cathlamet about three years ago.
He escaped at the time and went, it is sub-
posed, to Southern California : but came to
this State and has resided on French Prairie
since. Sheriff Scarborough, of Wahkiakum
county, where the murder was committed,
by some means obtained information of his
whereabouts, procured a requistion and took
measures to have him arrested.
The preliminary survey of the Astoria and
Winnemucca railroad will be made some
time in July through the Nehalem valley to
some point in Washington county, intersect
ing the Oregon Central railroad. Capital
ists in Astoria will build the railroad by
their own individual means to the cedar for
ests and coal fields of Nehalem, even though
no other aid to the enterprise be presented.
But it is a foregone conclusion in our mind,
says the Hillsboro Independent, that the
Astoria and Winnemucca line will be built,
and if Oregon capitalists can do it alone, so
much the better.
Notice to Donation Claimant
rnHF. ATTPVTrrvxi
A ttons of land, their assismees and legal represen--tatives.
is put-t ."nil -i n.i . . . r
ini k a . i 7. 3 inat pan oi section
o ot the Ant Af nnn.ra.aaa i i . . . -. . .
SS . 45 Act to amend an Act, approved Sep
in ti.1 uunaria ana anr,
SS?S3-Z Dey?r "ene,?l of the public-
t i E ?iS?t "u i"BU we Act amendatory
wiiiuu tvaua as iouows:
th ' Pl!camng donations under this Act, or
the Act of which it is amendatory, shall
c -- - v,. oui veyur uenerat, or other
t?J5tt! T'A the partic.ar
. ""V uv"i witn in thirty davs
hJV? J0."10 bv officer ; and
uinng the claimant or claimants shall
ionest all right and claim thereto "
Now, therefore, the undersigned, being such "oth
er Dl'LY ACTHnRIZWl ninnmo"' J-k ' ... -
-...v... uv uctbuv give notice
to each and every person, his or her assigns and leeal
lis j- 1 . . P i1"? ul ""nations ot land within -the
district of landssubject to sale at the United
States Distnpt I-and1 (W .... n. ii 1
r : . . , ; v .waumij, uregon, under
said Acts of Congress : that each and every one of
mem witnin tnirty days from the
lWh Day of July, 1879,
hmmr t.hp lUvnt IK. avnl..:n .. . j . . .,
a tApuauun OIA weeKS pUDIl-'
cation), give notice to the Register and Receiver of
said Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon, of " the par-
. ..,ua,,t,i as sucn donations : and failing
8u?h ?,e v the claimant or claim
ants shall forfeit all right and claim thereto."
And each and every person claiming the benefits of
said act of SimtAmhoi. 7 IQSA 1 - ,
, . . Y ' legislation
supplemental thereto will within six months
Aiiawuii oi m aioresaiu six weeks pub
lication, cause to be filed in the U. S. District Land
Office at Kosehtvrf. (Immii iha nmta BD w.,...;-...i i
law, to complete their "claim ta a Aaafim nt inn
under said acts, and failing so to do, such claims will
be held for cancellation.
Tn vlt.nioa vhanl 1 . ... I j t.
, 7- ' m register anu rteceiver OI
the said U. S. District Land Office, at Roseburg. Ore-
- " "wv.v auuaiiucu Liieir naires, mis zla
day of May, A. D., 1879.
wm. T. BENJAMIN, Register,
16:22w6 J.- C. FULLF.KTON, Receiver.
END OF THE SESSION.
Congress has adjourned. It has
made appropriations lor all branches
of the public service save one; yet
that one is in many respects among
the most important of all. J3y leav
ing the United States marshals with
out funds, congress has deliberately
refused the means for executing large
classes of important laws. Some of
these laws were enumerated by the
president in his last veto message,
it is understood, of course, that the
bill as presented was vetoed because
of the extraneous political legislation
engrafted on it, the object of which
was to render the national election
law inoperative by depriving the
president of the ordinary and neces
sary means for its execution. The
law stands on the statute book unre
pealed, and it is the duty of the pres
ident to enforce it. The bill was
drawn expressly to deprive the pres
ident of his power to execute a con
stitutional obligation. He declined
to approve this attempt to paralyze
bis constitutional authority and to
nullify an existing law. These facts
will be borne in mind by tbe country
in fixing the measure of responsibility
for obstruction of the laws where it
justly belongs. The president can
not assent to prohibition of tbe exe
cution or laws not repealed. In or
der to get rid of the election laws,
presumably to allow free course for
fraud, congress started with the proc
lamation that there should be no ap
propriations either foi the civil or
military departments of the govern
ment unless the election laws were
lepealed or nullified. Stopped by
the president's vetoes the majority
came down from one degree to an
other, till at last all appropriations
were made except for marshals.
Here the case now stands, awaiting
the verdict of the country upon the
general issues raised by the extra
session of congress. Oregonian.
BOBN".
In this city, July 5, 1879, to the wife of
E. E. Cooper, a son.
TVT A RBIED:
At Simpson chapel, July 6, 1879, by Rev.
T. J. Conner, assisted by Rev. J. 3. Galla
her, Mr. N. Whealdon and Miss Lucmda
Edwards all of Benton county.
We acknowledge receipt of cards, and
wish the newly married couple long life and
uninterrunted happiness. On Tuesday they
passed through this city en route to their
farm, nine miles south of Corvallis, one of
the best farms and neatest country resi
dences in the county.
NEW BUSINESS I
LISTEN FOR THE BELL!
THE UXDESIUNBD PROPOSES TO ESTABLISH A
x
For the purpose of supplying the citizens of Corval
lis with Pure Fresh Miilc at the very reasonable rate of
95 Cents per Gallon,
He intends starting a Delivery Wagon on or before
the 1st day of June noxt, when he will be glad to
supply all demands for Pure, Fresh Milk, t the above
rates. Patronage is respectfully solicited.
OTJsten for the Bell. A. G. MULKEY.
Corvallis, May 20, 1879. 16:21ml,
HOUSE
MOVING
LOED & TRIMBLE, Propr'Sr
BEING SUPPLIED WITH ROLLERS,
Jack Scews, etc., we are prepared to
Raise, Move, put under New Sills and level
up your barns, and Buildings of any kind,,
on short notice;
TERMS REASONABLE.
LORD. & TRIMBLE.
Corvallis, May 1, 1879. 16:21tf
I
FOE8ALE.
HEREBY OFFER FOR SALE
undivided half interest in the
MY
Oneatta Mill Property
Situated on Yaquina Bay, consisting of
Steam Saw Mill, in good running order,
with a capacity of 20 thousand feet per day..
Also, GOOD HOTEL, FOUR GOOD
DWELLINGS, and ONE STORE HOUSE,,
and 53 acres of land, together with my
stock of merchandise. For further particu
lars, apply to the undersigned,
SAMUEL CASE.
. Oneatta, May 5, 1879. 16:19v6
LIVERY, FEED,
AND
EXCHANGE STABLE,
On the corner
West of tbe Engine House.
Good Teams and Saddle Horses to Let.
Boarding horses a specialty. Horses bought
and sold. 16:26m3 J. M. EGLIN.
Farm for Sale.
rnHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR
J. sale his splendid grain and stock farm,
four miles north of west of Corvallis, on
Oak creek containing 1200 acres over one
hnndred acres in cultivation two fine bear
ing orchards, and well calculated for divid
ing into two or more snug farms Terms
easy and title perfect. For particulars in
quire of E. Holgate, W. B. Carter, or
4 E. MARPLE,
on the premises.
Corvallis, Jan. 1. 1878.
16:ltf
NEW ARRANGEMENTS.
NEW STASE COACH.
From Corvallis to Newport,
CARRYING THE U. 8. MAILS.
New Steam Launch.
GOOD SUBSTANTIAL
t c!nrva , li drawn bv
J. JL , ,
.A tanma in fATB OI & ITOml
careiui, sooeru... -.," ,, ,,.
Corvallis at i ocioca, is. ., "
days and Fridays, ZJZZ
Launch at i-ioneer pri-. " . -j . tv
ins Pioneer on the first tide, arriving at Newport In.
three hours. Only 15 hours running mrougn. m
i inW to Corvallis at 6 r. M. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays. Through tickets S6 00; reduction for
families, uooa accomuiuu" k -- -
...... j. j 'TiJl'I't MAVlluuu -,." -
frei'-ht, at reasonable charges. BettCT facilities for
traveling than have ever been on the route to the sea
shore The boat is managed by competent men,
nameiv, Ed. Carr and Mack Crow.
We expect to receive public favor by first class ac
commodate and close j";
Gkokge P. Wrenn,
Auctioneer.
. Holgate,
A tt'y at Law
Wrenn & Holgate,
REAL ESTATE
BROKERS,
COLLECTION, LOAN, INSURANCE,
ar.SKAh BUSINESS AGENTS, AND
AUCTIONEERS,
Office at present, back ot ROSENTHAL 8 Store,
entrance on Madison street,
CORVALLIS, : : OREGON.
Buying, Selling and Leasing Real Estate. Prompt
attention given to
COLLECTIONS.
Loans Negotiated, etc. WH1 keep Regular
Auction Sales Rooms
And sell at AUCTION, anything desired, either at the
.. i rt ,. - Aiaj.wkm in Ctt.v nr f'ountrv. Aircnts
sales i ."vj.. " . - j
for good reliable Insurance Companies.
We now have on hand for sale, both Grain ami
Stock Farms, and City Property, at fair prices, and
easy terme.
(yWii can make Sales if anteodt can.-
Please give us a call. WRENN ft HOLGATE.
Oorvallls, April 17, 18TO. W;Wtt.