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60 Meeklg Corforllia (Satte. FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 2, 1883. Katered at the Postoflice at Corvallis Oregon, as second-class matter. -EDITED BY- vl. S. WOODCOCK, ATTORNEY AT LAW. OFFICIAL PAPER FOR BENTON COUNTY X1Q SIX INEFFECTUAL BECAUSE NGLECT ZD BY TH COVjtCZl- compelled to flee to escape perishing they can manifest their purpose in no better way than to neglect such mat ters as this under consideration. Although we believe as firmly as any one can in the city being close in her expenditures in order that she may be provided with such things and nec essary matters of protection as herein suggested. It will be a mistake to class this comment as a little piece of editorial gush and hence the idea oi one persen only, because every per- A good efficient company has been j son with whom we have talked on this under organization for two or three years under the name of MonumerUul Co., for ihe purpose of mannas and keeping in repsir the old lire engine which did such efficient work in dsjs gone by. Yet there are t'iree or four in our town who have coni.anally pro'esied against doing anything wLh "Big Sk" ever s:nce toe '.ime the new engine was procured. The Ciiy Coun cil fell in with the ideas of liie pro testing parties and they too have con tinually and repeatedly discouraged doing anything with "Big Si.'.." Mon umental Engine Company was drove out of a place to meet and had no place to house the engine and the City Council like an inactive lot of puUy stuck up for ornament sat by and by their negligence failed to pro vide any place for the company to meet or a suitable place for her en gine to be housed. At last they placed her engine around in an old shed in an out of the way place in front of which mud ge.s knee deep in winter. From such a place a id through such mud the illustrious "penny wise" and pound negligent city dads expected human muscle to drag this heavy engine to the cisterns when her aid in the saving of property was necessary, or else they intended to so discourage the company as to cause it to disband, the latter was the effect. It is true that the old engine is heavy and cannot be taken quickly across the muddy back sivee.s. This however, is not nef -ry; her- useful ness can best be ulXzed on man street where buildings are thick, where large fires occur and when two en gines are necessary not on'y to throw a large amount of water but also to economise water and draw from two cisterns, so as to belter prevent any one cistern liom being pumped dry. Why discard the old engine ? Why cry her down and discourage a com pany from manning and tak'ng cure of her? Is such a course consistent with the best interest of the ci y and the pro ie. :r holde r who are tuxed year alsxx ye.'.r o keep up a c::y gov ernment and a fhe deportment ? Or is it in disregard of such interests, when all of the long residents of the town knows that the old engine has donemoie and better wo.k at fires and sved moce property than any engine in the town or engines in any other place ? We will ven ure the assertion that there is not another en gine in the Staie of Oregon that can show as good work as was done in saving the iow of wooden buildings when the old city hotel three stories high burned in three feet of the build ings saved. What she has done is not the prime question. The indisputa ble fact that at times and under cir cumstances which may occur at any time when a fire is had on main street two engines are wanted in good repa'r and under such circumstances "Big Six" is as good as we could have. The present City Council was elected supposing it would be in the interests of efforts to protect property and pre serve good order in the city, but many of our best citizens have lost all such hopes. Although Monumental Co. have disbanded so far as hereafter taking charge of the old engine, yet under such unfavorable circumstances if the City Council would at this late day manifest a willingness to provide a proper place to keep the old engine and provide a company with what is necessary to keep the machine in or der and work it, another company could no doubt be formed who would do their duty. If the present Council intend to serve the interests of the city and property holders they can make it known as easily as any other way by taking such action as will in dicate whether they would provide what is necessary for a company to man the old engine and house it in a proper place where it could be got to a fire if a new company was formed. If they do not intend to vote such measures as are for the interests and protection of the city and property and expect to pinch the poor and un suspecting eagle bird on each of the citys quarters until the poor fowj is subject seem to be of one view, and they are many. SGaSLET FEVER EASILY COMMUNICATED. The scarlet fever in a very malig nant form seems to be raging in differ ent pats of Oregon with great fatality. It has been in Polk county, Linn couiw. and now in different pats of Lane county and at Monroe in this county, both young and aged are dy ing almost as rapidly as they take it. It seems to be as contagious as small- ox. veliow fever or chOiera ever was and attended with almost as fatal re suits. A young lady died last spring at Eugene City at the residence of Prou Johnson where she had been ooarding while going to school; her clothes were put in her trunk and sent to her father's house near Goshen, Lane county, and only a short time ago the trunk was opened and some of the clothing taken; her brother about 14 years old took it and died, in a few days her father and two grand children stopping at the house also died, the several remaining ones of the family were also very low with it. This dread disease can be communicated through clothing for months after wards, and yet the majority of people are entirely blind to the danger of communicating it and go back and forth from one town and communiiy with but little or no care to prevent communicating it. The probability is that the citizens of Corvallis can ex pect at any moment to hear of its breaking out among us. At Eugene it is so bad that all schools and churches have been closed to prevent its spreading. They close the door a.3 it were ader the horse is out, and like COi'vallis will no doubt do, Eugene probably did not take any steps to prevent the disease from being carried there. A DEMOCRATIC JOLLIFICATION WHAT TH1R SUCCESS IN OHIO LEADS TO. Must we turn back the hands of the clock? At the Democratic jollifica tion meeting at Hamilton, Ohio, on Saturday night, says the Cincinnati Gazeitf, one of the orators gloried in the fact that his first vote was cast for Vallandigham; that he had confin ed to vote for him, and that he was a glorified Democratic saint. These utterances brought forth defening ap plause from the crowd. Since Val landigham is thus resurrected by his admirers we may be permitted to say that his teason, which was in the rear, cost the Government of the United States millions of money and rive-s of blood. He belonged in the Sou h ern Confederacy, but plied his voca tion at the North, and only crossed the line to join his rebel friends when forced to do so. But now, in this year i883, eighteen years after the: close of the war, this man is held up in a Democratic meeting in the State of Ohio as a model statesman and patriot. Are the people of Ohio who sustained the Government in its strug gle for life, prepared to turn back the hands of the clock ? If Vallandigham was a patriot, then every soldier who fought for the Union, and every citizen who supported the war, was a mur derer Is this what Democratic vic tories mean ? Shall the loyal men of the country be forced to bow to those who canonize such as Vallandigham ? Is Jeff. Davis to be exalted, while the memory of Abraham Lincoln and the dead Union soldiers is to be spit upon ? If Vallandigham was a patriot, Lincoln was a traitor. THE NATIONAL DEBT AS VIEWED BY THE CINCINNATI GAZETTE. There was a time when it was thought it would be difficult to carry the National debt. There are Dem ocrats living, and at the front to-day in their party, who predicted that the bonds issued to provide funds to carry on the war for the Union would not be worth the paper on which they were printed. The rate of interest at that time was as high as seven and three-tenths per cent, and not lower than six per cent. Since that time the Government credit has advanced till now it is calling in its three-percent bonds, and disturbing the finance of the country thereby as much as it did foi merly by increasing the debt. The banking system of the country, which is the best we have ever had, better than we may expect if it should be overthrown, and better than any country possesses, if we may except the Bank of England, rests upon na tional bonds. If these should be withdrawn it would be necessary to provide a substitute, or change the system. Not only the National banks, but savings' banks and trust com panies restlargely upon Government securities. The disappearance of the latter would cripple the former. The emergency has brought out many suggestions, and one of the most absurd is the proposition to import foreign securities to take the place of National bonds. How do we pay our debt ? By taxing the people. It is proposed to levy taxes upon the industries of the country to oav a debt that can be j - 1 carried at two-and-a-half or three per cent., and import foreign securities, sending our coin abroad to pay for them, to serve the purpose of a basis for National banking, and as security for trust companies. And it is to this the craze for paying off the National debt has come. Men engaged in the industries of this country are large borrowers of money, and they pay for its use an average of six or seven per cent., and these industries are taxed to pay a debt that nobody wants to collect, and that can be carried at two and one-half per cent. The Government might issue a consol bearing two and one half per cent, that would float at par, and that would serve the purpose for which the National bonds are now held. If the revenue is so great that there is a surplus that must be applied to the payment of the debt, it could easily be reduced by knocking off the burdens that are borne by our indus tries. This might not suit dema gogues, but it would be the most sen sible plan. If the Government can meet its expenses under economical management without danger, dispen sing with the taxes collected under internal revenue laws, the latter should be abolished. That would be far bet ter policy than taxing the people who borrow money at six and seven per cent, to anticipate a debt that can be ca-ried at two and a half and three per cent., not only without injury to 1 he country, but with a very decided advantage. REAL ESTATE A GENCT. THE BENTON COUNTY RtAL ESiAiE THOS. J. BLAIR, President M. S. WOODCOCK, Attorney. THIS ASSOCIATION WILL BUY AND SELL ALL f!lai.sfs of Real Estate on reasonable terms and will thoioujiily advertise by describing ereh piece of properiv eut-i usten to it lor saie. Mr. T, 1. Blair will always be in readiness, and will take great pains to show property. Offices near T. J. Blair's warehouse, or at the Gazkttk office. The following pieces of property will be sold on xtraordinarily reasonable terms: WOODCOCK & BALDWIN'S THE BEST AGRICUtTURAt IMPLEMENTS! GUN STORE. BREECH & MUZZLE LOADING SHOT GUNS Rifles. Pistols, Amunitlon, Cutlery, Spy Glasses, Fishing Tackle, scttir.f raacninrs. Work made to order and warranted. 20-33tf c. HODES. Corvallis. FINE WORK OF ART, To my patrons and friends I wish to say I am now prepared to Inlarge Portraits, Tin Types To any size desired in Oil or Crayon, by addressing me ana senum? color ox eyes, color of nair and com plexion with picture. Satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. Address, W. H. H. CR ANT, ICS First Street, Care C. C. Morse, PORTLAND, OB. TOWN LOTS Six vacant lots in the northwest part of Corvallis; Nicelv situated for residence, fenced aim set out with good v ariety of fruit trees. Price $1,000. TOWN LOTS Two vacant lots in the southwest nart of Corvallis; Very nice for a resideuce, fenced and set out with fruit trees. Price $450. DWELLING AND TOWN LOTS 1J lots on the comer of tttli and Jefferson streets in Corvallis, Or., with comfortable 1 J story dwelling witn G good rooms a good stable, woodshed Acc. Half cash, balance on reasonable terms. Price 81100. SAW MILL Undivided J interest in a mill run by water, a good planer and seven acres of land use in connection with the milL Power sufficient to run all of the year, situated handy to market and within about 7 miles of Corvallis with an excellent good road to and from it. Terms easy. FARM Farm all under fence only 2 miles from Corvallis of 150 acres, SO acres now in cultivation, the balance of it can be cultivated; about 20 of it now in wheat with a fair house good bam and granery. will be sold at a bargain. Terms easy. FARM Farm of 478 acres for less than $18 per acre, being one of the cheaest and best farms in Bentoi. county, situated 4 miles west of Monroe, i of a mile from a good school, in one of the best neigh borhoods in the state with church privileges handy. About 130 acres in cultivation, and over 400 can be cultivtaed. All under fence, with good two story frame house, large bam and orchard; has running water the vear around, and is well suited tor stock and dairy purposes. This is one of the cheapest iarms in the Willamette Valley Terms easy. LOTS Two unimproved lots in Corvallis. One of tne choicest building places in the city for sale reas onable. ALSO Four unimproved lots except fenc ed in Corvallis, Or. The choicest buildmg place in the city for sale reasonable. STOCK FARM 320 acres, about 50 in cultivation, 150 acres can be cultivated, 00 acres of good fir and oak timber, the balance good grass land. Small com fortable house and ham. it lies adjoining an inex haustible ou range, making one of the best stock ranges in Bentoa county, situated about 10 miles Southwest of Corvallis. Prico $1000. FARM A . farm of 136 acres of land situated i mile from Corvallis. in Linn County, Or. All under fence; 80 acres of rich bottom laud in cultivation, 56 acres of good fir, ash and maple timber; 2 good houses, 2 good orchards and two good wells with pumps, terms: ifrfu per acre, nan casn aown ana balance payable in one and two years, secured by mortgage upon the farm. President Arthur has decided that he will not appoint any more non residents of Territories as governor of such Territory, but in all cases will make his appointments from the res idents of the Territory to which he appoints a governor. This is a wise resolve and will tend in a great mea sure to do away with carpetbag ap pointments and the encouraging of a trade of goodfornothing professional politicians whose lives are spent in seeking political appointments. It is said that the postmaster general will strongly adopt the postal telegraph system. 1 HE OREGON PIONEERS. Newark Evening News on the . Ore gon Pioneers makes the follow ing ap propriate comment: "The 200 Ore gon pioneers, the youngest of them a settler of 1854, who have just ar rived in New York on an excursion, could tell some wonderful stories of progress, heroism and trial. Turning their faces towards the setting sun in the days when the star of empire shone but very dirtily in the west, they have lived to see sta.eiy cities grow up where they corralled their wagon aains on a pathiess praiile, to see railroad viacks along their old trail, au and cul.ure where they fought wiih painted savages, and populous industry where they found a wuder ness. More honor should be paid to them than to haughty lord or bewigged justice from across the Atlantic. They are the men who have planted new stirs in the flag, sown the seeds of civilization, refinement and liberty, and watched and guarded tneir work till the wastes blossomed. Not know ing, perhaps, the magnitude of their work through danger, privation and discomfort, they toiled on, and the whole land has shared in their reward. Since the late reduction in postage letters mailed have increased 17 per cent and circular 1 1 per cent. It is claimed by merchants in the : China trade that there is danger of a ! general uprising of Chinamen against j all foreigners at Canton. SUBSCRIBE FOR The Gazette, ONE OF THE BEST AND Largest Family Paper Published in Oregon, containing all important dis patches, news from all parts of Oregon and the Pa cific coast, alt local news of importance, besides a full supply of general and fireside family reading matter. Tlxe Gi-azette As in past, will continue to be a faithful exponent of The Interests of Benton County and tie State at Large. It will faithfully and fearlessly warn the people of wrong, imposition, or approaching cUnger where the public is interested, never fearing to publnh the truth ot all times, but will endeavor to always ignore all unpleasant personalities which are of no public interest or concern. HARDWARE OF ALL KINDS AT CsanXfranciscoXprices,) BROUGHT BY THEM Direct from the East ! S s TOVE DIRECT FROM Eastern and St. Louis FOUNDRIES. MANUFA ctur of TINWARE! AND PLUMBING A SPECIALTY. Corvallis,) - Qjjaig) JOHN MOORE Jr. WITH HIS STEAM SAW ! will saw all kinds of fire wood. POLES m FENCING at one fourth what lumber will coat. In a few weeks he will start out with his PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE,- N. E. Cor. Second and Yamhill Sts., PORTLAND. - - ORZGOH. A. P. Armstrong, J. A. WlLSCO, Principal. Penman and Secretary Designed for the Business Education of Both Sgzet. 7 ytdmilicd on any vreek day of Ihc year. -s8XPEHtW0RKN&- Of all kinds executed lo order at reuswiablc rates. Satisfaction jruariintecd. The College "Journal," containing Information of the course ot stutlv, rates of tuition, time to enter, etc., and cuts of plain and ornamental pen manship, tree. PATENTS We continue to act as Solicitors (or Patents, Cares U. Trade Marks. CoDirtchu. etc.. for the United States, Canada, Cuba, England, France, Germany, etc. We bare had thirty-five yeara experience. Patents obtained through us are noticed in the Scs tmna American. This large and splendid Illus trated week ! y paper, $ 3 . 2 O a year.ih ows the Progress oi science, is very interesting, ana nas an enormous circulation. Address MINN CO., Patent SoIlc tors. Pub's, ot scimrnric amckicak. Ml B'way, jfewYortc. Handbook about Patents free. fc&iti j& WANTED EVERYWHERE To handle em ILL,l'. F AM1XT BIBLES. New Kubrn'ripliou edition now ready, the most elerant ever produced. Superb Photo. AN bum, in exclusive darirea, directly Imported for our own trade, and standard puolicstious: Hill's Manual. Histories, etc. Wo offer unriyaUad in dacemmta, with exclusiTs territory. Writ. Sena. BAIRD & DILLON Threshing Machine and will thrash all the erain that comes in his way on the Most Reasonable Terms. IF YOU WANT TO GET Sawed) hreshed) call and make a bargain with John Win. Moore CORVALLIS Livery, Feed, -AND- SALE STABLE. C. H. MATTOON, (Successor to fiuford & Campbell.) DEALER IN Candy, Nuts, Cigars, and Tobacco, And all goods kept in a Variety Store. Agent fo Universal Fashion Co. Of New York. AUo agent for the Albany Soda Works. Bv fair and honorable deal hi" I hope to merit a share of patronage. Don't ask for credit at present, as I willuo a cash business. 20-31IT "It is not wealth, or fame, or state. But get up and git that makes me great." YOU KKK THAT S. A. HEMPHILL is still sitting on the smoothe side of poverty drawing out the cords ot affliction in behalf of his oirl customers, where he keeps constantly on hand a full supply of No. 1 Harness, Saddles, Bridles, COLLARS WHIPS. COMBS. BRUSHES, Robes, Spuns, Sponges, Harness Oil, Blan kets, Hobbles, ..Nose Hags, Cinches, Harness Soap and everything that is kept in a tirst class harness store. Carriage Trimmings a specialty. Repairing Done on Short Notice. Call and see for yourself before buying else where, at the old stand, opposite the express office. Corvallis, -so-etf Oregon. I V 12. V J w trjAj Main St., CorralllM, Oregon. SOL. KING, Prop. OWNING BOTH BARNS I AM PREPARED off superior accorarcodatlc na a the Livery Always ready for a drive, GOOD At Low Rates. VI y stables are flrat-cla in every reseect, patent and obUrtog hestlers always rea j te serve the public, REASONABLE CHARGES FOR HIRE. PrtieuMr Attention PM to Boorttin Horm. C 13 ANT Illttt, CAT KIAGK8 kXb BACK HEALTH LeRtchau's Golden Ks'ism No. 1 Cures Chancre , first and second btageg; sores on the legp and body; Syphlltitic Catarrh, diseased scalp, and all primary forms of the disease known as Syphillis Price Si. 00 per bottle. Leltlchau' Golden H1am, No. 8 Cure Tertiary, Mercurial, Syphilitic Rheumatism, see ondary stacres. Pain, in the bones, UUerated throa Sypnillitic rash, lumps, etc. , and eradicates all dis eases from the srstem, whether caused by bad treatment nr abuse of mercury, leaving the blood pure and healthy. Price $b per bottle. Sent everywhere, C. O. D. , securely packed by ea press. C. F. RICHARDS A Co., Agfa., 427 k 429 Sansomc street, corner Clay, Saa Fran cisco, r . 20-!31yr The Buyers' Guide is Is sued March and Sept., each year: i!lt pages, iil inches, with over 3,300 illustrations a whole pic ture eallerv. Gives whole sale prices direct to consumer on all goods . ., mni for personal or lamiiy use. i ens now to order, and gives exact cost of every thing you use, eat, drink, wear, or have fun with. These invaluable books con tain information gleaned from the mat. kets of the world. Wo will mail a copy Free to any address upon receipt of the postage 7 cents. Let us hear from you, Respectfully, MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. SST A SS Wafcaah Avuwe, Chleaaa. W. FRAZER Axle Grease. Best in the world. Get the genuine. Ev ry package has oar trade-mark and is mark ed Fraxes. SOLD EVERYWHERE. 60 - -