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- m FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 8, 1883 THIS PAPER S? 5? " flco.s. Newspaper Advertising Bureau (10 Spruce street), where advertising contracts n-ay be made for it in New York, at not less than our regular ad. rates. IS" L. P. FISHER, Rooms 20 and 21 Merchants' Exchange Building, is our authorized agent in San Francisco, and anv contracts for advertising made by him at our regular prices, will be recomized by us. The Corvallis Gazktte is kept on file at his agency. Short announcement of deaths published free. When accompanied by an extended notice reso lutions five cents per line will be charged. A poetry published by request will be chargec for at the rate of five cents per line. New Material. We received not long ago a new job press and a large lot of new job type of the latest styles and designs directly from the East If you want printed in the latest style nice Letter heads, Bill heads, Envelopes, Visiting cards, Business cards, Programs, Ball tickets, .Note books, Order books, Receipt books, Posters, Druggists labels, Gummed or Ungummed, Legal blanks, Or fine book or job printing of aiiy Uind, you can get them at the Gazette office at a trifle more thau cost of labor and mater ial. Call and examine them. My success is owing to liberality in ad vertising Bonner. The road to fortune is through printer's ink P. T. Barnum. Success depends on a liberal patronage of the printing offices J. J. Astor. Frequentand constant advertising brought me all I own A. T. Stewart. My son, deal with men who advertise You will never lose by it Ben Franklin. How can the world know a man has a good thing unless he advertises the posses sion of it ! Vanderbilt. LOCAL NOTES. Measles at Junction City. Douglas County people are going to cele brate at Rosebnrg. Old newspapers for sale at this office for 25 cents per 100. Eugene City decides to celebrate the glorious 4th at that place. Cross the Willamette river at Corvallis on the farmers ferry boat. A Good Concerd Buggy new for sale cheap at Woodcock & Baldwin's. Go to the Occidental the best hotel in Corvallis for your board and lodging. An endless variety of pocket cutlery cheaper than ever at Woodcock & Baldwin's. The old reliable Bain wagon the best in the market, with either iron or steel skein, at Woodcock & Baldwin's. Your place to buy the cheapest and best harness and saddles in the valley is at S. A. Hemphill's well known stand. The lightest running, most simple, dura ble and cheapest, the Champion mower, is found at Woodcock & Baldwin's. Steel wedges, sledges, pumps, pipe, farm tools, and everything else in the hardware line at remarkably low prices ai Woodcock & Baldwin's. Buffals Pitts Threshers the best ever made and that never wear out within the life of one man and their Farm Engines at Woodcock & Baldwin's. The screen wire at Woodcock & Baldwin's for your doors and windows will exclude the pesky gnats and flies and thereby save much wear of mind, body and conscience. All persons indebted to us either for sub scriptions to the Gazette, job work or ad vertising will please pay up. Remember that by paying in advance for the Gazette you save 50 cents per year. Merry Mason the fine Clidesdale Stalion will stand the season of 1883 at Sol King's stable in Corvallis, Benton county Oregon, 3 days out of each week commencing April 5th 1883. D. Grtjsiijs, Owner. Richard Boyle of Albany aged 22 years was recently drowned in Willamette slough while bathing. He was the son of Enoch Boyle of Albany and was brought to the latter place for burrial. Horse shoes, horse shoe nails, shoeing tools and everything else in the hardware and machinery line, can be had at the old and reliable house of Woodcock & Bald win's at bedrock prices. If you want saw or shingle 'mill machin ery or anything else in machinery, Wood cock & Baldwin can sell you the best in market at bottom prices. Their motto is large sales and small profits. We have lately received a large lot and variety of bill heads, letter heads, note heads, envelopes, cards and other stock fresh from San Francisco, upon which we can on short notice print them for our bus iness men at very low figures. We have on hand for sale at this office a certificate of scholarship to the Portland business college. Any person desiring to attend that school for the purpose of gain ing a good business education will do well to call and procure our certificate. A. Cauthorn & Son desire to announce that in view of the many inquiries and let ters which have been written to te factory, that they are the sole agents for Benton county for the celebrated Acme clod crusher, leveler and pulverizer. Samples can be found at their warehouse. 22w4 Land plaster suitable to sow among the crops fonnd at Woodcock & Baldwin's. Universal & Eureka clothes wringers bro't direct from the east, for sale cheap at Wood cock & Baldwin's. McCormick twine binder, the only first class and satisfactory self binder ever in market and will run as easily and with as little care as the simplest mower, can be had at Woodcock & Baldwin's. Why throw away your money experimenting with other pretended machines when you know that te"--r-nick is a well tried success. Genuine Manilla Binding Twine at Wood cock & Baldwins. Joseph Gregg from the Bellfountain neighborhood was in Corvallis Wednesday. Wm. M. Hoag general manager of the O. P. R. R., just returned this week from a trip to Yaquiua bay. Go to the Foundry for first class horse shoeing and blacksmithing and see a man that can use a hammer. Milton Connor and Charle3 Crosno, for merly merchants of King's valley, were in town during the week. Miles Starr was in town last Tuesday from near Monroe, who reports that little village in a flourishing condition. The residence and furniture of J. H. Bnrkart of Albany was on Wednesday of last week badly damaged by fire. Miss Sarah clark at the residence of her parents in South Salem was recently mar ried to W. I. Dyer of Walla Walla. I have for sale a few thousand or more brick. Mrs. Dennick. May 4, 1883. John H. Smith near Harrisburg, Oregon, died at his residence recently. He wa3 elected to the legislature in 1876. Quite a sprinkling of Albany's fair maid ens were in our city on Sunday, vifiting friends and enjoying a general good time. Burglars recently broke into Samuel McGee's residence at Salem and came near getting shot before they made their escape. The government work at Yaqnina bay has been built out to this time 1450 feet and still ' e work progresses finely and rapidly. He has-been quite sick recently from a protracted attack of lung feever. This be the first trip he has made away from home since his illness. Homer Davi3, son of Dr. H. H. Davis of Harrisburg, died recently at his home in that place. He leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss. Judge Strahan of Albany was in Corval lis during the week attending the board of regents of the Corvallis Agricultural Col lege of which he is a member. Scythes, snaths, hav, grain and stable forks, spades and shovels bought by Wood cock & Baldwin in the Chicago marked and for sale by them at bottom price3. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will give a strawbei ry and ice cream lawn sociable at the Church and grounds this evening. All are cordially invited. The civic societies of our city have moved from their previous place of meeting and are now comfortably located in their new quarters in Crawford & Farra's new brick. Restlessness at night; nervous twitching, nightmare, etc., give way to peaceful slum ber, tired nature's sweet restorer, by using Pfuuder's Oregon Blood Purifier, the Vege table Sedative and Tonic, Thos. J. Buford returned last Monday evening from a protracted visit of several days in Portland where he had been look ing after the real estate business. He re turned again yesterday morning. It is creditably reported that the fights began recently at Monroe over the question at to who should be postmaster. There were no bones broken as it wa3 a kind of an old lady like fight with the tongue. The Grand Lodge of Masons for Oregon will meet in annual session at Portland next Monday Morning. This grand body is be coming very large in this state. Many Cor vallis members will be in attendance. The Grand Chapter of Masons for Ore gon convened in regular annual session at Portland this morning. Many of our Cor vallis members have gone to Portland for the purpose of being m attendance on that body. Mr. Charles Watts, one of Aloany's prac tical printers called upon us last Saturday, with whom we spent a short time quite pleasantty. He is on the committee at Al bany on arrangements for the coming fourth of July celebration. Jos. McBee, a practicaFfarmer from near the Butes, called upon us this week. He reports the crops in good condition espec ially the early sown grain. His judgment is that we will have a crop at harvest time that will compare favorably with former years. A letter was received during the week from Mr. S. Neugass who has been in Cal ifornia for several weeks for his health which announces that he is getting much better that it was expected that he could get in so short a time. The three masted schoonerD. S. Williams, J. J. Winant master crossed out over the Yaqnina bar on Saturday evening at 8 P. M on three quarter tide. She had a full load consisting of spars and about 200 bushels oysters, and drew 13 feet of water and passed over in fine shape. Jas. H. Campbell a civil Engineer and Chas. Yarriberg both from Portland arrived in town last Monday evening, registered at the Occidental Hotel, on their way to New port for health and pleasure. Owing to the fact of the stage only leaving every other day they staid over in Corvallis on Tues day. T. W. B. Smith has a new grade of sheep one of which he some time ago sold toReub. Kiger and at a year old it sheared 18 lbs of wool. Mr. Smith has a few more lambs to sell. If persons raising sheep can improve their flock by so greatly increasing the size of the fleece they will accomplish much in advancing the interests of sheep-raising. Henry Elliott who is an old resident of this vicinity will move to Eastern Oregon in a week or two. He goes there with the intention of making it his future home. He has a host of warm personal friends throughout the Willamette valley and es pecially about Corvallis who will very much regret his departure. They, however, will wish him much lack and success in his new home. The outer buoy at Yaquina bay has been washed awav during last winter. It has not been replaced and nothing except natu ral marks is left to indicate the proper en trance. The natural marks are however quite distinct but still the buoy should be replaced to its proper position a..- an aid to prevent any mistakes. Dried apples wanted at Ray's. Carpenter's tools of all kinds and latest styles at ruinous low prices at Woodcock & Baldwin's. Frank Maggart committed suicide on the 5th one mile south of Monmouth by shoot ing himself in the mouth with a rifle. - J. J. Hatch of Portland and the steamer A. A. McCullough's popular proprietor- was in town during the ween looking alter business. The Northwest News says: Engineers are busy locating the lines ot the road be tween Corvallis and Junction City, and the work will be rapidly pushed to completion In another column will be found the real estate ad of Keady & Lesh who have re. cently opened an office for the purpose of buying and selling real estate, leasing pro perty, etc. One of the most handsome bouquets of the season came into our office yesterday morning in our absence, accompanied by the compliments of Mrs. W. B. Carter Many thanks. Three children of Mr. J. C. Herren have died within the last week about five miles northeast of Salem with diphtheria. One of them was a girl about 16 years of age and another a boy 10 years old. It has been rumored during the week that a hot spring has recently been discovered out near Mary's Peak. We have not been able to learn anything more certain about it and therefore only give it as rumor. Across the Mountains. Jjast Wednesday VV. Jj. ii'le arrived in Albany direct from Prineville, says the Democrat, after a trip of four and a half days. There are now only about nine miles of snow, which is about two feet deep. While on his way across he passed six wagon teams coming this way, and met one going to Prineville. So that it may safely be said that wagons can cross the mountains now without, much trouble. Funeral. All that was mortal of Thomas G. Alex ander was laid to ict on last Saturday in Crystal Lake cemetery, followed by a large number of relatives and friends. Quite a number of persons from Albany were in at tendance at the funeral. The ceremony was performed according to the form3 and usages of the Independent Order of Odd fellows. The procession was a large one. The cause which led to his sudden death, still remains shrouded in mystery. Many theories and speculationshave been advanced but it is difficult to tell which one or if either is true. The exact truth of the mat ter will likely never be known. Narrow Escape. Mr. Long and wife of Linn county had been visiting their son Straud Long in this place and on Wednesday last started home. When near the ferry below Mr. Cauthorn's wharf the team being young colts started suddenly and the tongue of the hack droped out of the neck yoke and at the same time the tugs of one of the horses came un hitched which also frightened the team very much as they continued plunging and ruuning in the direction of the river. The team was on the brink of the river nearly close enough to pitch over the steep bank, when they stoped suddenly and everything was put in order without any great damage being done. It was a narrow escape. Picnic. " The Mite Society of Oak Ridge Presby terian Church and neighborhood will give a basket picnic in the grove by the church near the residence of the late A. B. Moore, on Tuesday, June 12th, 1883. Music, reci tations, declamations and addresses will be the order of the day, together with an abundance of good things to eat. The Society reserves the right to erect and con troll candy and refreshment stands on the ground. The public are cordially invited. Alex Brady, Allen Mays, f Grlidis Moor, Coin. Willie Todd, ) Work on the Railroad. The Oregon Pacific Railroad has recently finished a large cut on the line of their track some eighty feet deep near Wiser's point. They are now working on another large cut at Oneatta in the rear of Parker's saw mill. Quite a large force are at work at this place and they are at work at both ends of the cut. Much blasting has to be done owing to the rock that they meet with. It will require at least 6 weeks to finish the last named cut. A large amount of cribing is being put up across a large slough beginning at one end of this cut. The work is progressing finely on all three of the tunnels. At tunnel No. 3 a tressel across the Yaquina river has been made upon which the company run all timber and material from the opposite side of the river to the tunnel. Col. Smith has con cluded to give his special attention to these works and he is now giving about three fourths of his time to them. LECTURE to the ADELPHIANS. Last Tuesday evening the spacious Chap el at the Agricultural College was crowdad to over Rowing to listen to the exercises before the Adelphian Literary Society, which op ened with a recitation by Miss Willard. Hon. W. D. Fenton was the speaker chos en for the occasion who delivered a very able and instructive address. The large crowd listened eagerly and attentively to it. It was full of current thought and treated of many of the National questions o the day. It was a very able effort and high ly appreciated by the large audience. The exercises closed with a recitation by Leo Stock followed by some excellent music under the skillful hands of Prof. Milner. After all was concluded the members of the Adelphian went directly to the Vincent House where the good things to eat had been prepared and was in waiting. After refreshments were served, the pleasure of the evening was enlived by toasts, speeches, etc. Mrs. Vincent was also presented with two handsomely painted placques, by Judge Bryson, in behalf of the society, as a token of respect and esteem, in which the estima ble lady is held by the society. After all had enjoyed themselves to their heart's content they dispersed, all uniting in saying that the first annual reunion of tho Apelph ian society was a grand success. Adelphian Entertainment. At Hamilton's Hall last Saturday evening the spacious hall was filled to overflowing while the eager crowd were anxiously wait ing to witness the entertainment of the Adelphian Literary Society. So full was the crowded house that some could only find standing room. A selection from "Lady of the Lake'' opened the performance. Frank Irvine carried the part of Rhoderick Dhu while David Osburn did well the part of James Fitz James Both of them per formed their parts very well. JNext came a Drama in three acts entitled "Enlisted for the War." David Osburn performed in a very creditable manner the part of Robert Trueworth, a Union Soldier and only son of a widowed mother, who had enlisted dur ing the war and who had fallen deeply in love with Gaylie Gifford (an heiress) who had lived from early childhood with his mother's family, having been placed in care of Mrs. Trueworth by Gaylie's father who had went to distant lands te seek his tor- tune but iu latter years had died leaving Wilder Rowell guardian of the person and fortune of his daughter, and who was also madly in love with the heiress for the sake of her fortune, whose character in the drama was to act that of an unprincipled villian. Shortly before Roberts enlistment his father had died leaving their old home under mortgage to Hosea Jenks a countiy auc tioneer and jack of all trades who after Roberts enlistment sold out their old home to Wilder Rowell. Mrs. Trueworth matron of Trueworth farm and mother of Rob, was performed in a very easy and graceful man ner well suited to the occasion by Miss Christina Willard. The character of Miss Mattie Trueworth, sister to Bob, was very well done by Miss Janie Buchanan, whose devoted lover was Hiram Jenks a young man of twenty and son to the auctioneer who dubed his sou "a mere boy." Mattie at first disfavored the boys' entreaties, but when Trueworth farm was sold out from under them and left them homeless, Hiram came to the rescue and found and purchased a home for them, she then besran to open her eyes to the fact that the young man had a heart beyond that of a "mere boy," where upon she soon reciprocated his entreaties. After learning that Robert had enlisted in the union army and that Bob's love was warmly reciprocated by Gaylie Gifford, Wilder Rowell in order to crush Bob se cured the position of Colonel of Bob's regi ment who was a most tyranical officer over Bob his inferior in ranks. It however hav ing come to the knowledge of Gen. Grant and Lieut. Col. Boxer that Rowell was unmercifully cruel to Bob who had inter cepted the latter's letters from Gaylie the Gen. had arranged a court martial for Col. Rowell who resigned his position and Bob having been found to be a true, faithful and brave soldier was appointed in his stead. The character of Wilder Rowell was very well doue by Mr. Fred Yates. Hosea Jenks the auctioneer and postmaster whose ap pointment Rowell had secured, wa3 well represented by A. S. Buchanan. Hiram Jenks representing a jolly rolicking boy of 20 years in short trousers and jackets court ing Mattie Trueworth, was done up in good style by Mr. W. G. Emery. Crimp a jelly and antic colored gentleman and servant in the Trueworth family wa3 made true to nature by Mr. Alouzo Allen. Mr. D. H. Glass did well the honors of Gen. Grant upon the occasion and Mr. W. H. Holman that of Lieut. Col. Boxer. Miss Minnie McFarland represented in a very becoming manner the character of Gaylie Gifford a gay and lively young heiress whose ample fortune she was always ready to bestow where it would do the most good to the worthy and needy. The entertainment was a success both as being entertaining and financially and its moral was good. The characters were all represented far better than could reasonably have been expected from amateur players. In fact we have often seen the stars at Portland and with the same scenery and other things equal the performance would compare favorably. In fact it was far better than all of the so called theatrical troops which travel through and perform at this place. Description of the Country. Editor Gazette: I presume some of your readers would like to know something of the country in the big bend of the Col umbia. So I will try to give my impres sion of it in an impartial manner. After leaving Ainsworth there is nothing to de light the eje of the traveler until Palouse Junction is reached. Then there is some signs of a change in the country; the sage brush grows smaller, there is less sand and more grass. Alter Hock lake is reached the land improves in quality. The R. R. runs along the north side of the lake 6 miles. Two miles above is the thriving little town of Sprague on the N. P. R. R, Four miles north there is fine rolling prairie black sandy loam and as good bunch grass as can be found in Washington Territory. All the good land is taken up for 15 to 20 miles from here. Eight miles to timber from Sprague. Eight miles northwest of town is the bead of the much talked of Crab Creek; good soil, good grass and fine stock couutry around here. As you go down the creek it becomes rocky on either side for two miles; but a few miles each way will bring the land hunter to good land, but all the time he will be going away from timber. There is no timber to amount to anything only on the mountains east of here. The couutry south of Sprague is a better watered country than to the north; all this country south to Coltax is a rich soil and good stock range The only drawback is the lack of timber. The land is pretty well piled up, but that does not matter so much as the granger gets more land on a quarter section. Plenty of wind power here. It appears to be a good country for colts, calves and babies. No Sage. LIST OF LETTERS Remaining unclaimed in the Postoffice at Corvallis Benton County, Oregon, Friday, June 1, 1883. Persons calling for same will please say "advertised, " giving date of list. Gibson Mary J. Fisher N. Harvy Mrs. James. Merril F. M. Watkins Jennie. Sfhmal Geo. K. R. Barber, P. M. STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Proceedings of the Commencement Ex ercises at Corvallis for 1833. Saturday evening June 5th, there was a literary entertainment by the Adelphian So ciety. After a fine representation by Messrs, Osburn and Irvin of a scene in the ' 'Lady of the Lake," came the grand feature of the occasion. "Enlisted for the War." Sunday, the annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. P. S. Knight of Salem. Text: "My Kingdom is not of thi3 world." The spiritual kingdom is lasting, dynamite can not affect it. The speaker Was fluent and graceful; the sermon was full of thought and instruction. Monday. The board of Trustees met and received the report of its officers, and of the President of the -College. The President reported that the College was never so pros perous as at present. The number of stu dents for the closing sesssion is greater than ever before, the finances are in a healthy condition, and the work in all the Depart ments has been faithfully performed. Num ber of students 168. All warrants drawn for the current year have been paid in full, and the next Ses sion will begin with $4000 in the Treasury. The rapid growthof the College impera tively demands a larger and better building the generosity of the State demands it, and the people at large demand it. The most pleasant relations exist between the Agricultural College, and the State Grange, between the College and the far mers in general, and between the College and her sister Institutions in this State and elsewhere. Monday evening. President Arnold ad dressed the Board of Trustees, and the cit izens of Benton as to the necessity of taking immediate steps to erect a building for the Agricultural College. Tuesday, the Board of Trustees elected the following Faculty for the ensuing year: B. L. Arnold, President, "Salary 1800. Joseph Emery, Prof, Math., " $1400. B. J. Hawthorne, Prof. Lang., " $1400. E. Grimm, Prof. Ag., & Chem., " $1000. J. D. Robb, Prin. Prep. Dept., " $1050 Ida Burnett, Prin. Prim. Dept., " $500. The Professor elect of Agriculture and Chemistry is a graduate of this College, and also of the Michigan College of Agriculture, one of the oldest Ag. Colleges in the United States. Following are the officers of the Board. B. F. Burch, President; J. B. Lee, Vice President; M. Jacobs, Treasurer; Jos. Em ery, Secretary; J. A. Cauthorn, Asst. Sec retary; B, J. Hawthorne, Collector; B. J. Hawthorne, Librarian . Executive Committee. John Burnett, James A. Cauthorn, J. B. Lee. Auditing and Finance Committee. B, L. Arnold, James A, Cauthorn, J. M. Osburn. Tuesday eveuiue. The Adelphian Socie ty ha3 a meeting and were addressed by W. D. Fenton of Yamhill. Mr. Fenton did well. With ease of manner and force of rhetoric, he depicted the present condition of the civilized world. The society enter tained the audience further, with literary exercises of various kinds. Then the mem bers and invited guests adjourned to Mrs. Vincent's parlors and enjoyed intellectual ice cream, cake and candy, until a late hour. Wednesday, Commencement Day. The Salutatory by W. G. Emery was a gem. Oration by W. H. Holman of Benton Co., on the "Duties of Life as evolved from Association and Co-operation." G. B. Hovenden of Marion County on the "Money value of Education." Mr. G. Emery of Linn County, on the "Spirit of the Age." The Valedictory by W. H. Holman wa3 thoughtful aud eloquent. Degrees conferred: W. G. Emery, A. B.; W. H. Holman, B. S.; G. B. Hovenden, B. S. Baccalaureate address by Rev. J. A. Hanna. Character was the subject of a well Written discourse. These exercises were brought to a climax by the literary, scientific, and eatistic en tertainment of the Alumni Society on Wed nesday evening. Next session begins Monday, 3rd of Sept. Ccmmencement day Wednesday 5th of June 1884. Gospel Temperance meeting at Philomath. By an act of the Benton County Tem perance Alliance convened at Corvallis May 16th 1883, it was decided to hold a Gospel Temperance meeting at Philomath, Oregon, July 4th, 1883. The committee on arrange ments have submitted the following pro gramme: Meeting presided over and opened with appropriate remarks by W. Nash, Prest. B. C. T. Alliance. Song "All hail the Power of Jesus Name. " Invocation by Prof Emery of Corvallis. Address by Bishop N. Castle of Philo math. Addresses by other efficient workers. Adjourn to a picnic dinner. Meeting called to order at 1:30 P. M. Address by Dr. J. W. Watt Lecturer of S. T. A, Short addresses by other prominent work ers. Closing with an experience meeting of any who have been redeemed from the in toxicating cup. The whole interspersed with appropriate music .both vocal and instrumental. Let everyone interested in the cause of right attend. Dora E. Newton, Mary Wyatt, I Mrs. W. Nash, V Committee, Jacob Hekkle, Tolbert Carter, J Twenty-five feet fronting on Main street, in Pendleton, on which the building known as the Arcade saloon stands, was sold a few days ago by James Raley to Geo. Kime, the proprietor of the Pendleton bakery, for $1000. Mrs. Wr. Durgan, who lives near Hepp ner, was in Pendleton on Tuesday, says a Pendleton exchange. He says the Willow Creek and Black Hone regions are filling np fast, and that crops are in fine condition. He thinks the western part of the country will beat the eastern before long. Mr. Dur gan baa located altogether over 300 settlers, more than 100 of them in the last few weeks. He says he is in favor of dividing. Umatilla into five counties, SUetz Agent Hon. Fr M. Wadsworttt the newly ap pointed agent in charge of Siletz Indian reservation was in town during the early part of the week. He is very much pleased with his new position and everything at the agency is moving along in a very pros perous condition. He has found the retir ing agent, Mr. E. A. Swann, a gentleman in every particular and one who was much devoted to the work of benefiting the In dian, and has received very kind, agreeable and courteous treatment at Mr. Swan's hands. Some new improvements Will be added to the agency this season and the year begins with all prospects of beneficial results. Mr. Wadsworth was out for the purpose of moving the remainder of his family to his new home having already tak en his wife and youngest child. Card of ThankF. Mrs. Mar' Thompson and family wish to sincerely thank the fire department and cit izens of Corvallis for their kind assistance during and after the fire. Mrs. Mary Thompson, Alsea Items. Alsea, June 4, 1883. Ed. of Gazette: I have thought a few notes from this place would not be out of date as the farmers' work of seeding is fin ished aud nature is doing her work well to perfect the growing crop. Gardens are rather backward for this season and the fruit crop will be very short, perhaps almost a failure. Some sickness prevails, but the health of the community is generally good. Since the game law came into force peo ple have resorted to the use of cougar meat on their tables and their is danger of that useful animal becoming exterminated. The next legislature should have an eye to its protection. Yours truly. Judson Seely. Newport Items. June 4, 1833. The first installment of campers have ar rived. The tug Fearless arrived Thursday eve ning from Coos bay for the purpose of tow ing out the large schooner IX S. Williams. She was detained two days on account of a heavy sea rolling on the bar. On Saturday evening at dusk she towed the schooner out and both vessels went their way. Mr. Albert Kime has purchased the drug business of Thompson & Kime. Our citizens will celebrate on the coming fourth. Committees are at work and an nouncements will be made this week. Come down and join us and we'll make a din that will drown the noise of the sounding sea for one day at least. Rax. items From Alpine. Last Friday Miss Angie Belknap closed a short term of school of eight weeks. She has taught several terms before in the dis trict and her services have been very acceptable. Mr. F. A, C. Tozier of Eugene, has just been visiting relatives and friends in his old neighborhood. Messrs. John West, High Barber, Ellis and Jerry Hammer have gone to the Siuslaw to see if they can not find stock ranches. The coyotes are getting so numerous in the vicinity that many of the sheep raisers have already gone out of the business. Others are thinking of it while those loath to take such a step are anxiously enquiring what is to be done. Mr. W. C. Woodcock is contemplating a short trip up to the Big Bend. Mr. Wash Howard is building a fine res idence on his place. Mr. T. H. Wagner is making $25 worth of butter weekly from fifteen cows and oth ers are making the business quite a paying industry. Twenty-five cents per pound is realized for it at Mr. Houck's in Monroe. Messrs Marcus Walts and Willis Hawley who are attending school at W. U. , Salem, were at last accounts wrestling with the measles. These young men along with Mr. Ed Belknap will furnish the preparatory course this term. Tbey will begin the reg ular college course next year and expect to attend until they finish it. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, in the death of our old associ ate, T. C. Alexander, the Adelphian Society has lost one of its earliest and best friends; therefore be it Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say' that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was worthy of our re spect and regard. Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the journal of the Society and a copy furnished to each of the weekly papers of this city for publication. W. H. Holman, W. G. Emery, D. H. Glass, I r. G. B. Hovenden, (om A. Allen, Leo L. Stock, J Resolutions of Respect. At a special meeting of the Young Ame: ica Fire Company, held in their hall, May 31st 1883, the following preamble and res olutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, It has seemed good to the all wise Providence to remove from our midst our late worthy and esteemed fellow member T. C. Alexander: and Whereas, The intimate relations long held by the deceased with the members of the Company render it proper that we should place upon record our appreciation of his services as a fireman, and his merits as a man ; therefore, Resolved, That we deplore the loss of T. C. Alexander with deep feelings of j regret, softened only by. the confident hope that his spirit is with those who, having fought a ood fight here, are enjoying perfect hap piness in a better world. Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted relatives our sincere condolence anrt our earnest sympathy in their affliction at the loaa,of one-who was a good citizen, a devo ted fireman and an upright man. Resolved, That the membwt of Ma Oorr pany will attend our deoerNad member i the grave in a body, that tie engine lie n-r be hung with the emblems ot mournii -until after the funeral ceremony afcali bav been performed, and' that the hall of aw ing be draped with blak for thirty Li vk. Resolved, That a copy of the foreoa. resolutions be transmitted to the ppnt of the deceased, and a copy of the wm I ; spread on the minutes, and also given teiL city papers for publication, N. L Rarer. ) E. F. WreNn, I CoE-.mita; John H. Lewis, ) Resolutions From the I. O. O. F. Barncm Lodge, No. 7. I. O. O. B. June 5, 188?. Whereas. Our brother T. O. AI Bluff has been stricken down in early manhood by the hand of death, and whereas hi sterling qualities of heart and mind merit our profound respect, therefore be it Jiesotved, lhat in the death of Brother Alexander our order has lost one of its most worthy, efficient and honored members. Society one of its brightest ornaments, his family a devoted Son and brother and thd world at large a useful citizen. He was rich in scholarlv attainments, mruleat uiiassnming iu his manners, he endeared himself to all with whom he came in con tact. A true and constant friend, aver ready to succor those in distress, aud ex emplified in his life the principles of Friend ship, Love and Truth. He was God's noblest handiwork an honest man. That our Lodge now bo draped in mourn ing for the usual time, and that we Wear our badge of mourning for thirty dayi. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the records of this Lodge, and that a copy of the same be furnished by the Sec retary of this Lodge under the seal thereof to the father of our deceased brother, and copies also be furnished to the city papers for publication. W. 8. McFadden, 1 A. C. Ewart, V Committee. J. W. Rayeurn, ) During this week, says the Astorian, the salmon have inn better than for any similar period since the season began. Taking alt the canneries throughout, it may be stated that they have averaged 700 daily. There was a slight falling off in the run yesterday. The pack is still behind last year's figures up to this time. New This Week. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that the directors of th school district No.' 28, will meet at the drug- store of T. Graham in Corvallis, Oregon, on Wednesday, Juno 20, 1SS3, to correct any errors that have been made in the assessment of the property in said district of a tax of one and a half mills, ordered by a vote of tho tax payers on Saturday, May 19, 1SS3. Tuojias Graham, 1 J. D. Johnson, I Directors. Prior Scorr, Corvallis, June 7, 1883. J ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE TO CRED ITORS. Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of A. B. Moore deceased that the undersigned was on the 26th day of May, 1883 duly appointed Administratrix of said estate by the County Court of Beuton County in the State of Oregon; and all claims against said estate must be presented to me, with Che proper vouchers, for allow ance, at my residence in Bentou County, Oregon, within six months from the date hereof. Dated JuneSth 1883. MARTHA MOORR, Administratrix of the estate of A. B. Moore de ceased. 20:24w5 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. ' Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon, June 6, 1883 Notice is hereby given that the following nam settler has filed notice of his intention to make flna proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will bo made before the clerk of Beuton county at Corval lis, Oregon, on SATURDAY, JULY 12, 18S8, viz: Victor Hurt, pre-emption D. S. No. S960, for the lot 4, sec. 27, and lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, sec. 34, T. 14, S. R 12, W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Geo. M. Starr, E. N. Starr, of Wald Port, A. H. Guynn, W. P. Keady, of Corvallis. 24w5 W. T. BENJAMIN, Register. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. In the matter of the ejtate of Geo. P. Wrenn, deceased. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of an order of sale, duly made by the County Court, of the State of Oregon, for Benton county, on Saturday. April 7th, 1833, at the regular April term of said court, and duly entered in the journal of said court, directing and commanding me, P. A. Ohenoweth, administrator of said estate, to sell at public action, all the right, title, interest and estate that the said Geo. P. Wren had at the time of his death, ;n and to the following described premises to-wit: The donation land claim of Geo. P. Wren and May E. F. Wren his wife, notifi cation 6253, claim No. 54, T. 11, S. H. 6, west Will. Mer. , in Benton county, Oregon, and more particu larly described as follows, to-wit: The undivided 3-5 of 268 acres of the east half of said claim, being 100.8 acres. Also tlio whole of the following, In west half of said claim, beginning at the quarter section corner on the line between sections 16 and 21, in T. II, S. H. 6, west Will. Mer., thence south 80 degrees, 27 min , east 4.65 chains, south 58.50 chains, to the middle of the channe 1 of Msry's river, thence following up the river to the middle of the county road leading from Corvallis to King's Valliy, north IS degrees east along tho middle of said road 16.00 chains, north 6 degrees west 18 cha ns, north 26 degrees west 23 chains, north 39 degrees west 6 chains to the north line of the claim, south 89 degrees 81 minutes, east 13.20 chains to place of beginning containing 39.08 acres. Therefore in accordance with and in pursuance of said order of sale, I, F. A Chenoweth, administrator of said estate of Geo. P. Wren, deceased will on SATURDAY, JULY 7TH, 1883, at the hour of one o'clock P. M. of said day, in fronfc of the court house door in the city of Corvallis, in Benton county, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, all the right, title, interest and estate j which the said Geo. P. Wren, deceased, had at thn time of ms deat h in and to the ahove described prem ises, together with the appurteuances thereunto belonging. Terms of sale, cash down at time of sale, F. A. CHENOWETH, Adm'r estate Geo. P. Wren, deceased. By F. M. Johnson, bis attorney. 24w W. H. LESH. W. P. KEADY. Nolary Public. KEADY & LESH, Real Estate Agents, Corvallis, Or. Good Farms, Stook Rsnches and City Property for eaje on easy terms. LOANS NEGOTIATED AND Collections Made.