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He mtttt VOL. XX. CORVALLIS, OREGON, NOVEMBER 9, 1883. NO. 46. EASTERN STATES. Carp For Oregon. New York, Nov. 2. President Villard having offered to take the first car gratu itously over the Northern Pacific road the fish commissioners will next Tuesday send out 30,000 carp for distribution in the north west, from Wisconsin to Oregon. Mexican Silver. San Antonio, Nov. 4. Silver ore from Mexico is being shipped to New Orleans, where the mint is more accessible for mines tributary to the Saltillo mint of Mexico. Five hundred pounds of pure silver passed through San Ant juio yesterday. Condition of the Northern Pacific. St. Paul, Nov. 2. General Manager Haupt, in an interview with a reporter of the Associated Press last evening, said that his resignation was entirely due to the policy of radical retrenchment adopted by the Northern Pacific, which practically tied his hands, and prevented the proper run ning of the road. At a meeting of the stockholders it was decided to cut off all possible expenses, and he had received in structions to cut down the force. They complained that the expenditures were too much in excess of the receipts. General Haupt explained this by stating that the road was turned over to the operating de partment by the construction department in a very incomplete condition. In fact, as fast as the parallel lines were laid, so bad was the condition of the road that, though trains could be run over it, they could not be run with any degree of safety or speed. The road was miserably ballasted, the cuts were narrow, no stations nor water tanks were built, no side tracks were put, aud, in fact, nothing was done to put the road in condition. This had to be done, and the cost of it had to be met by the 'opera ting department, supposably out of surplus earnings which did not exist, instead of by the construction department. This, of corse, made the expenses very heavy. Another reason was that practically all work of the year has to be done in June, July and August. After August it is diffi cult to get men to work on the road, as the harvest fields pay so much better, and after harvest wet weather begins, and it is im possible to do any work until the ground dries in the spring. Virginia Blots. Ne York, Nov. a. A special to the Post from Richmond says: "This morning a disturbance took place in Fredericksburg which almost brought about serious trouble. Captain Morris Rowe, a prominent white citizen, while discussing the Danville riot, was overheard by a negro named Street, who denounced the statement about the riot as a "funder" (meaning a democratic lie). The negro knocked Rowe down, aud Rowe succeeded in getting him off and beat him pretty soundly. The affair attracted a large crowd of whites and blacks, and for a. time serious trouble was anticipated, but was prevented. There is feverishness in nearly all district?, an i fears are entertained that other riots will occur in several places to-morrow if not to-day. More arms have been sold in the state in the past ten days than ever before in the time of peace, ex cept, probably, j ust after the war. " Danville, "Va., Nov. 5. The city re mains under control of the military. Mayor Johnston has issued a proclamation. He says all good citizens deprecate the present disturbed condition of the city, and expresses a desire for restoration of peace and good order. He has appointed eleven special constables for each ward, and called into service the Danville Greys, as military coadjutors of this special con stabulary. Petersburg, Nov. 5. Major Jarratt ad dressed a readjuster meeting to-night, and called upon blacks and whites to observe proper order to-morrow and avoid all diffi culties. He was followed by Attorney General Blair and other speakers. Among those on the platform was Senator Mahone interest in the election to-morrow is un" abated. To-night all bar-rooms are closed. An extra police force is on duty. The re. adjusters distributed circulars this after noon calling on the negroes to avenge the death of the six negroes killed at Danville, at the ballot-box to-morrow, by voting the readjuster ticket. Richmond, Va., Nov. 5. Excitement here the past few days has been intense, particularly since the riot in Danville While a collission between the whites and blacks in Richmond is not very likely, yet the feeling is such as will require but a slight hostile movement to. precipitate a riot. The whites are making every prepa ration. Members of the First Virginia regiment are under orders from Mayor Car rington to hold themselves, in readiness for an emergency, and 150 special police will be sworn in for duty to-morrow. In anticipa tion of further disturbance in Danville, and upon representation made to Governor Cameron, he this evening issued orders fo the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, CapM Andrew Pizzini, and a section of the Rich mond howitzers, Capt. E. J. Bosher, to proceed to that city. The Richmond mili. tary leave at 11 o'clock to-night, under command of Mayor H. C. Carter, who, after arrival in Danville, will assume command of all the military there. He will report to the mayor and city sergeant of Danville. PAC1F C COAST. Teller Can do Nothing. Astoria, Nov.3 The secretary of the interior, acknowledging the receipt of a petition from the citizens of Astoria, de mamding the forfeiture of the land grant to the Oregon Central Ruilroad Company, says that isasmuch as the power to declare it forfeited is under the decision of the su preme court limited to congress, his depart ment can afford no relief, and adds: "My predecessors for several years past, as well as myself, have called tne attention of con gress to the fact that a number of roads which have received donations of land from eongress have not been constructed within the time prescribed, or not at all." He says that until congress does take some action lookingJto the forfeiture of the land grants ot the Oregon Central and other roids it would seam to be his duty to recognize the grant as subsisting and valid. The Grain Market. San Francisco, Nov. 5. Private advices received from. the English market, together with the condition of the local wheat trade give a fair prospect of high price in wheat consequent of last June, at first reported to have done considerable damage throughout the interior, is discovered to be correct, as the heat withered the grain, leaving much pinched wheat and a scarcity of No. 1. The English market is slowly hardening, and any increase in prices there would re sult in a boom here in the speculative mark et Prices are rapidly growing higher, and freights are lower than ever before, with a very large available tonnage. The last charter drawn was on a basis of 30 shillings. Liverpool direct, for wooden ship3. The stock of low grade wheat is quite large. Oats are gradualy growing scarce. Memorial to Congress. A meeting of the American shipping mer chants will be held to-morrow in the cham ber of commerce for the purpose of present ing a mcmoral to the coming congress, ad vocating the passage of laws that will ena ble Americans to sail ships in competition with foreigners. Indians Converted to Mormcnism. Salt Lake, Nov. 5. Apostle Brigham Young ami Herber J. Grant are now in Colorado, en route to New Mexico and Ari zona, to preach the doctrines of Mormon ism to the Indians, who are being rapidly converted. Railroad Troubles. Chicago, Nov. 5. The Times makes the following summary : "The passing agents of the Pacific lines and their Missouri river connections have spent a number of days in endeavoring to find a solution for the com plicated western passenger' problem, and they have finally adjourned without ac complishing anything. The general mana. gers of the lines interested tried to render assistance, but they gave it up as a bud job, it being generally agreed that the present basis by which rates from the Missouri river either to San Francisco or Portland via oth er places, are to be the same as to either place direet, is entirely impracticable. The only thing remaining is to change the basis. Although no official action has been taken, a plan hits been talked of, and will un doubtedly be put into effect at the Topeka meeting Wednesday', if not before. The proposition comes from the Northern Pacifi and is in effect that the Northern Pacific and other transcontinental lines do not en croach upon each other's territory. As a compensation for being shut out from San Francisco business, the Northern Pacific will be paid a stipulated sum every year by the other roads, which will enable it to carry passengers at a paying figure by way of Portlond to San Francisco. The general jmpression among the officials of the inter ested lines is that this plan is the only one that will let them out of their trouble and insure a substantial western pool." Bureau of Information. New York, Nov. 5. A number of prom inent French residents of this city are tak ing steps to organize a French chamber of commerce, similar to those existing in New Orleans, London, Buenos Ayres, Lima and several other cities. The object of the chamber is to collate for the use of mer. chants and manufacturers of France, facts regarding American laws, tariff, trade reg ulations, the wnts and needs of American trade which Frenchmen can supply, and any other facts and statistics that may be of benefit in the prominent commercial in terests between France and this country. Similar facts regarding France, its laws tariffs, needs which American merchants can supply, and like information, will be gathered for the use of American traders. Clearing House Returns. Boston, Nov. 5. Reports from twenty seven of the leading clearing houses in the United States for the week ending Novem ber 4, gives total clearances of 1,107,276, 793, being a decrease of 15 per cent., as compared with the corresponding week The exhibit this week is an unfavorable one, both when compared with last week and with the corresponding week last year This loss is in the legitimate trade move ment, general merchandise during the week having been of a more moderate character than for some weeks past. FOBECGN AFFAIRS. French and Chinese War. Parts Nov. 5. The French forces have occupied Keorangizon and Hiuhbili. A French-messenger has left Naiijon for Hue with presents and decorations of honor for the king of Anam. A transport with French troops left Siugapoor last month to reinforce the army at Haiphong. SltuationUn Peru.) Lima, via. Galveston, Nov. 5. Iglesias' government has decided not to recognize Moutero's act i. News has been received that Montero has resigned command of the defending force in Arequipa and thereby greatly exasperate his troops, who killed two of his aides-de-camp. Montero is supposed to have gone toward Puno. A Chilean dispatch to General Lynch says troops sized 100 pieces cannon and have taken possession of the railway and tele graph lines, preparatory to sending au expe dition to that place. Johnny Bun sticks his bill In again. London, Nov. 5. The British cabinet have decided that the dispute between China aud France has reached the verge of open warfare. Most explicit and positive instructions looking to the proper and thorough conservation of British interests were yesterday and to-day issued to all the departments. Rumors are current in the city to-night that orders have been issued to the navy commander to resist all attempts on the part of the French to blockade any Chinese port where there exists actual Brit ish interests. Oran ;ei:n Iroef it a. Thomas Jexton, member of parliament delivered a speech at Clascow to-day on "Castle rule in Ireland." A large number of Orangemen assembled to interfere with the meeting, but was prevented from storming the hall by a large force of police. Franco Chinese. Paris, Nov. 5. The day after the meet ing of the chamber of deputies, it is said orders were -sent to Admiral Courbet to push operations into Touquiu, and make the Chinese government show the course it intends to pursue, so Frauce can take defi nite action. Work of Anarchists. Lyons, Nov. 5. Anarchists exploded an infernal machine in front of the mansion of a wealthy merchant. Immense damage w as done to the building, but no one hurt. Turkish Indurrection. Belgrade, Nov. 5. Fou thousand troops have arrived at Erna Reka. to sup press the disorders. Fifteen hundred reb els armed with rifles, occupy a strong po sition. Belgrade, Nov. 5. A summary example will be made of the leaders of the revolt at Erna Reka. The president of the civil tribunal at Fisch will preside over the com mission of judges accompanying a military expedition which has been sent to suppress the disorders. The Suez Canal Question. London, Nov. 4. - The Observer says the question of making a second canal across the isthmus of Suez is occupying the active attention of the Egyptian government. Keller & Cavali, advisers of the government state that the conventions with de Lesseps does not confer upon him any kind of mon opoly. Opinion of the Chinese Consul at New York New York, Nov. 4. The Chinese consu. here to-day, speakinsj on theeffects of war between China and Frauce would have on the trade between the United States and China, said : Trade between China and the United States is very large, and would likely be effected by a general war, but the ports of China are so directly connected with foreign interests that to blockade these ports would be to effect foreign interests to such an extent that thn. French would hardly dare attempt it. The principal mail port of China is Hong Kong, and to block ade the river to Canton would necessarily cut off Hong Kong from foreign inter course." He did not think the French would likely get their country into a quar rel with England and the United States, as well as other nations, by blockading this port, for by so doing they shut out the greater portion of trade. He believed that before the war could reach such a stage other nations affected would put an end to the strife. Several merchants were inter ested, and before a general war could take place it would be necessary to give ninety days notice to foreign nations, during which time the United States would get out all the teas and silks required for a year, and although it would cause a rise in teas and silks no actual scarcity would be felt for that length of time. The United States could also export to China large quantities of American products. Large Land Sale. Jacksonville, Fla.. Nov. 3. It is au thoritatively stated that Hamilton Dission, of Philadelphia, has sold 4,010,003 acres of Florida land to an English syndicate, at $1.25 per acre. Disston sold 2,000,000 acres last year to Sir Edward Reed's syndi cate, of London. Disston's agents have sold or reserved for the company about 900,000 acres, and the English syndicate have paid the price for the remaining 1, 000,000 acres. Disston will realize a huge profit on the investment, besides retaining 600,000 acres of reserved land. WASHINGTON NEWS. aged lawyer marries a client. Washington, Nov. 3. Joseph H. Brad ley, the oldest and one of the foremost lawyers of the District of Columbia bar, was on Wednesday married to a former client, Miss Mary Harris. The trial of Mary iu July, 1865, for the murder of A. J. Burroughs, a treasury clerk, is still re membered. She is about 45 years old, and her husband is nearly twice as old, having passed his 80th birthday. internal revenue. Washington, Nov. 4. The annual re port of the commissioner of internal rev enue has been submitted. By consolidation of collection districts an annual saving to the government of $125,000 is secured. The aggregate receipts this year are esti mated at 120,000,000. During the first three months of the current fiscal year the revenues decreased 7,926,401. The com missioner recommends the withdrawal of the privilege granted manufacturers of vinegar of separating alcoholic property from fermented mash, and using the same in the production of vinegar. Aside from the above the report is an elaboration of points presented in the commissioner's letter to the secretary, published the 27th ot July last. report of the director of the mint. Washington, Nov. 4. The annual re port of the director of the mint shows : Gold receivsd and operated upo.i during the year, 49,000,000; silver, nearly 39,000,000. The coinage of the year is valued at 66, 200 704; total gold coinage, 35,936,927; silver, 28,835,470, of which 28,111,119 were standard dollars. Profits on the coin age of silver dollars, 3,701,331; net silver profits during the last five years, 13,860,- 316. The silver circulation, the director says, is in excess of requirements, and he expresses a belief that equal coinage of both gold ond silver by all nations is desirable and suggests that congress consider the question whether the law directing a month ly coinage of 2,000,000 silver dollars should n t ba moditied.or repealed. The director recommends that the coinage of gold dollars and three cent nickel pieces be dis continued. He also recommends the re peal of the act authorizing the coinage of trade dollars, aud that the latter coin s be seut to the mint an 1 exchauged for other silver dollars. The production of gold the current calendar year will be 32,000,000; silver, 49,000,000. Estimated circulation cf coin October 4, 1883, 544,512,699 in gold and 235,291,323 in silver. suits Against Star Routers. Washington, Nov. 4. Testimony in the civil suit3 against the star route contrac tors having been gathered and examined by the postmaster general, the cases have been certified to the attorney general that he may bring suits to recover large sums of which it is alleged the government has been defrauded. The number of suits to be brought, it is said, are from fifteen to eighteen. The defendants include the Parkers, Saulsburys and others, as well as the defendauts in the criminal prosecution. It is understood, that some, if not most of the defendants, are insolvent. Suits will have to be brought and the cases tried in the judicial districts in which it3 defend ants reside that is to say with one or two exceptions, in Arizona, New Mexico and other territories. standard dollars. Washingson, Nov. 5. The issue of standard dollars for the week ending Nov. 3 was 371,499, against 1,033,000 during the corresponding period last year. J. C. Bancroft Davis was to-day appoint ed official reporter of the supreme court, vice Judge Otto, resigned. LIMITATION ON WAR CLAIMS. Washington, Nov. 5. Upton, second comptroller of currency, in his annual re port suggests a statute of limitations on war claims. This, he thinks, would effectively prohibit any claim agent or attorney from presenting claims, as has heretofore been done, without even an attempt to ascertain whether they are meritorious. EXAMINATION OF TEAS. The treasury department has issued a circular directing that samples of teas im ported intop orts on the northwestern fron tier be sent to the collector of customs, at San Ftancisco, where they will be examined by the proper officers. The result of such examination will be reported to the officer at the port of importation. Report of the Paymaster General. Washington, Nov. 2. The annual re port of the paymaster general of the army to the secretary of war shows that the re ceipts for the last fiscal year were $15,490, 310; disbursements, $13,382, 164. The re mainder has been deposited in the treasury since the last report. Five officers of the pay department were retired, having at tained the age of 64, one died, and one was dismissed foi misappropriating public funds. Republican Success. Boston, Nov. 5. The indications are that Robinson will bo elected governor of Massachusetts to-morrow by from 4000 to 20,000 majority, and that the republicans wiU gain largely in every county but Berkshire. Published every Friday Morning BY M. S. WOODCOCK, SUBSCRIPTION RATES : (Payable in Advance.) Per Year $2 SO Six Months 1 50 Three Months 4, . . . 106 Single Copies 10c Per Year (when not paid in ad venue). 3 00 All notices and advertisements Intended for pub ation should be handed in by noon on Wednesdays. Rates of advertising made known on application. MISCELLANEOUS CARDS. M S. WOODCOCK, A-ttornev - at - Law, Corvallis, Oregon. GEORGE A. BROCK, .A-ttorney at Law, AND NOTARY PUBtlC, CORVALLIS, - OREGON. Office with F M.Johnston. 20-44tf J. B. Lee, M. D. G. R. Farra, M. 1). LEE & FARRA, Physicians, Surgeons And Accouchers. Corvallis, 20-31tf Oregon. T. V 8, EMBREE, M. D., !Ph.ysio:irm fe Surgeon. Office 2 doors south of H. E. Harris' Store, Corvallis - - Oregon. Residence on the southwest corner of block, north Mid west of the Methodist church. l:21-yrl. F. J. ROWLAND, Blacksmith & Wagonmaker, Philomath, Oregon. Mr. Rowland is prepared to do all kinds of wagon makins, repairing and blacksmithing to order. He uses the best of material every time and warrants his work. 19-32-lyr W. C. Crawford, J EWELER. KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE . assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc. A.M kinds of repairing done on short noticd, and ali work warranted. (8:33-yl Real Estate Agency. have so-ne very desirable property on the Bay for ale in lots from 10 to 237 acres. Some of this is ear the O P. R. R. terminus. Persons wishing- to invest will do well to call on me when prices are rea sonable. Address with stamps to pre pay postage. K. A. BSNS2I.L jj.ewport Benton Countv Or., F. J. Hendrichson, Boot and Shoe Maker, Philomath, Oregon. I alwavs keep on hand superier ma terial and warrant my work. I ask an examination of my goods beiore purchasing eisewnere. i 9-32-1 yr F. J. Hendrichson. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, Corvallis, Oregon. CANAN & GIBLIN, PROPRIETORS. THE OCCIDENTAL is a new building, newly furnished, and is first class in all it appointments. RATES LIBERAL. Stages leave the hotel for Albany and Yaquiua Bay Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Large Sample Room on First Floor for Commercial men. 19-35 1 y II . E . HARRIS, One Door South of Graham & Hamilton's, CORVALLIS, - - OREGON. Groceries, Provisions, DRY GOODS. Cora -His, June 24, 1882. 19-19yl W. H. LESH. W. P. KEADY. Notary Public CALL ON E. HOWE, WW! w Ct III 9 J VIVgVlly FOR THE BEST Spring Bed Bottom in the Market for only ST. Also agent for the Medical 20.-29U Lake Salt. ALBERT BAETSCH GENERAL agent for STEINWAY & SON AND KRANICH & BACH Pianos. Tuning and repairing of Pianos and Organs a specialty. -xkar ALDER, (S0-23m6) Portland, Or. Real Estate AgencyJ CORVALLIS OREGON Real Estate Agents, will buy, sell, or lease farms or farm property on commission. Having made arrangements for co-operation with agents in Portland, and being ful ly acquainted with real property in Benton county, we feel assured of giving entire sat ipatronage.ali who may favor us with their G. A. Waggoner, 20-6yl T. J. Buford, JL TAYLOR, DEHTIST1 The oldest established Dentist and the best outfit in Corvallis. KEADY & LESH, Real EslaSe Agents, Corvallis, Gr. Good Farms, Stock Ranches and City Property for sale on easy term. All work kept in repair free of charge and satisfar on guaranteed. Teeth extracted without pain bj he use of Nitrous Oxide Gas. aRooms up-stairs over Jacobs & Neugass' new Brick Store. Corvallis, Oregon. 19:27yt WANTED ! lOOO Men and Boys AT J. W. HANSON'S. CLOTHING ANQ TAILORING EMPORIUM To fit them out in the latest style of ready made Clothing. Also the finest lot of Panis Patterns and Suitings Ever brought to Corvallis. Call and Examine Goods. No trouble to show goods. Two doors South of Post Office, CORVALLIS, - . - . OREGON. NEW TO-DAY. Qjggj ggzffgf LOANS NEGOTIATED AND Collections Made. Office over Jacobs & Neogala' Store KELSAY & HOLGATE, Attorneys - at - Law. Col. Kelsay and myself have formed a copartner ship in the practice of the law. The Col's ex perience at the Bar and on the Bench and his studious habits is a sure guarantee that all business intrusted to us in the line of suits or actions in Court will be well attended to. I will continue other business and give prompt attention to the same as heretofore. Such as Collect ing. Being a Notary Public will attend to convey ancing iu all its branches, Deeds, Mortgages, Real and Chattel, Leases, Releases. Powers of attorney, Contracts, &c. &c. Buy sell and lease Real Estate both farms and town property, collect rents, ne gotiate loans, search and examine titles, and a gen eral agi ncy business. Are now in brick building and have fire proof safe for the safe keeping of notae and othtr valuable papers left for collection &c Otfice in Burnett's new brick, first door at head of stairs. l:17tf KELSAY & HOLGA TE. JOB PRINTING DEPAETM ENT , BEING SUPPLIED WITH .1 LATEST STYLES, AND DESIGNS OF Type and all Printing Material IS PREPARED TO DO FINE BOOK AND FANCY J0B2PRINTING In the latest styles and at piices but little mora th n cost of labor and material, on short notice. We are onstantly turning out at prices whicN defy com pel (ion, the nicest designs of Letter heads, Bill heads, Envelopes, Visiting cards, I Business cards, Programs, Ball tickets. Mote books, Orrler books, Receipt books, Posters, Druggists labels, Gummed or Ungummed, Legal blanks, Send tor Samples and Prices to tne Gazette Of fice if you want tne Best woric at Lowest Prices.