VOL. XX. CORVALLIS, OREGON, NOVEMBER 16, 1883. NO. 47. EASTERN STATES. Business In the United States. New Yoke, Nov. 11. General trade not only continues slow, but there appears to be, to a large extent, an unprofitable shrinkage :n values, and failures in unex pected quarters have created a caution that has been carried to tne verge of timidity. The consequence is that merchants refrain from buying, except for actual requirements, and to complicate and make matters worse those who hold accommodations refuse to discount mercantile paper not believed to be of the highest grade. The volume of money was never larger, and prices are, as .a rule, upon a safe basis, when measured by the cost of production. Yet so wide spread is the feeling of distress that trade id all kinds moves slowly, and of specula tion there is very little. The depression of the iron market continues, but producers are stubbornly resisting a further decline. The production of iron has been much re duced in this country, and imports have Also largely decreased. This, combined with the decrease of production and impor tation, is one of the most favorable features in the future prospects of the trade. Prohibition Losing Ground. New York, Nov. 11. Times : Consti tutional prohibition appears to have en countered a serious set-back, even in the .state of Iowa. A careful canvass ' of the newly elected members of the legislature shows that few of them are prepared to sustain the decision of the supreme court on ratification of the old amendments, and that a decided majority is opposed to re-submission. Even prohibition by statute has Lost ground to an amazing extent, and it is doubtful if it can be carried in the new leg islature. This shows a strong drift of pub lic opinion in that state, which has revealed to many republicans that there is no safety in binding the party to this issue, and that if they were to persist in doing so it would not be long before the ascendancy of the party won id be lost, even in that state. The result of this inquiry is calculated to cheek the movement everywhere in favor of prohibition by constitutional amendment, .and even to give a new aspect to the whole project of temperance legislation. Arthur a Candidate lor tin Presidency. New York, Nov. 11. Post's Washing ton special : A member of the administra tion said to-day : "Chester A. Arthur is a candidate for presidential nomination. I know it. and I do not know that there is s&y necessity for keeping quiet about it amy longer. I think that before long the party will have no doubt that he is a can didate. Dull Times. Chicago, Nov. 12. A Pittsburg tele gram gives a gloomy report of the outlook tor rolling mills in that district. Few have orders enough to keep them bnsy the entire year, while others find it necessary to shut down or accumulate stock, which they do not propose to do in the present state of the market. Oliver Bros', mill, in Allegheny City, shut down this morning, and the su perior Rail mill will stop Tuersday, or be fore. Men in the establishment do not know when work will resume. A roller in the Superior mill said the concern had not been running more than half time for two or three mouths, and although different excuses had been given by the firm, he knew that a lack of orders was the only reason for the stoppage. I: is rumored that two or three other mills will close this month. The Jflcaraguan Canal Scheme. Chicago, Nov. 12. Engineer Menscal, who is now in Washington, and who has been conspicious for his connection with the Nicaragnan .canal enterprise, is preparing an expedition to Nicaragua, to make some ad ditional surveys of the route. It seems that some objections were raised, owing to the difficult) of improving the harbor at Grey town, and the uncertainty of whether the best route for -the canal has been chosen, has appeared important enough to the pro jectors of the enterprise to make further in vestigation, and see if it cannot be removed in some way. It is understood that Men seal's party will remain a year or so in Nicaragua, but will have some results in time to send back for the information of the present congress. Tire at Charleston. Charleston, S. C, Nov. 12. A fire broke out this afternoon in Hayne street, in Witbur's clothing manufactory, spread ing to the store of Robertson, Taylor & Co., wholesale grocers. Both buildings were gutted Luding's barrel factory, adjoining, was damaged. The loss is estimated at $60,000. Eight women and a man and boy were employed in Wilbur's factory, most of whom jumped fiom the third story. Ellen Heron was killed; Susie Bond was mortally injured; Mary Wolfe was badly burned, but may recover; Abagall Guy and - Laora'Green are supposed to have burned to death in the building, A little boy named Lightheart jumped and was caught unhurt. Only eight of the persons named were on the third story. The fire broke out under the stairway, cutting off escape. . As the fire spread rapidly persons on the second floor escaped with difficulty. FOREIGN AFFAIRS. franco Chinese Difficulty. Paris, Nov. 12. Le Temps says a great sensation has been caused among the French colony in Egypt owing to China having bought arms and cannon, which had accumulated during the military regime. Vienna, Nov. 12 The governor of Man charia has been ordered from Pckin to have 6000 Mogul irregulars realy to embark for Tonquin at a moment's notice. Canada's Wheat Crop Short. Toronto, Nov. 12. The wheat crop of Canada is believed to be at least 10,000.000 bushels short. The millers are orginizin to secure the abolition of the duty on imports of grain from the United States. Irish Immigration. Dublin, Nov. 12. Freeman's Journal published the full text of a circular propos ing wholesale emigration from Ireland, which, it is alleged, the government issued. Though the authorities disavow any con nection with the paper, Freeman's Journal declares it is but a continuation of a policy under which Irish were kidnapped and transported to the West Indies in the days of Cromwell, or, as they are packed in coffin ships to-day. Reciprocity Protection. San Antonio, Nov. 13. Colonel Valdez and Lieut. Ord, of the Mexican army, are here, it is understood to meet General Mackenzie, department com.nan.ler, and effect reciprocity protection of the frontier by troops of the two governments against Indians and organized marauders. Severe ireather in England. London, Nov. 13. Winter has sudden ly made its appearance. Great frosts have set in everywhere throughout England. A heavy snow storm lias fallen in Dorrst, and surrounding counties. The dense fog which still hangs over the Clyde and the Mersey has stoped t.a lie for more thau twelve hours Several collisions have occured, but no loss of life. Spain on Suffrasa. Madrid, Nov. 13. To-day the ministers discused the polijy of the government in view of the controversy between the organs of Senor S-igasta and the extreme left, in regard to a reform constitution and univer sal suffrage, which the Sagasta organs op posed. No decision was reached. It is ru mored the ministers are not in complete ac cord. CHURCH AND STATE. Home, Nov. 13. American Catholic bish ops held their first meeting to-day at the College of the Propaganda. All the cardi nals of the Propaganda were present. The principle question discussed was that of ad dressing a demand to the government of the United States that the relations of church and state be based upon canon law. insurrection in turkey. Belgrade, Nov 13 The districts of Er naKeka and 'Kufa-Kevaz are in .a state of seige. All available troop, have been sent. The rebels no longer retreat from the troops but encounter them in a determined man ner. Some desperate fighting ha3 occureL The insurgents hold Alivinatz. FRENCH IN CHINA. Hong Kino, Nov. 13. Three thousand French reinforcements have arrived in An nam, and will be sent to Hai-Noi immedi ately. It is expected an advance will be made on Soutane iu a fortnight. The Stock Market. New York, Nov, 12. Governments strong. The stock market has been re markably free from rumors or special influ ences all day, and until a late hour the general coutse of prices was upward, show ing a gain over Saturday's prices for nearly all stocks. But in the last hour there was a reaction, which left the general market a fraction lower than Saturday. Great Pire at Shenandoah. Shenandoah, Pa., Nov. 12. Fire broke out at noon in the United States hotel, a large three story frame building, at the corner of Main and Center streets. The wind was blowing a hurricane at the time, and continued during the afternoon. The building was soon enveloped in flames, which communicated to adjoiuing buildings north of Center street. The flames then communicated to the block on the opposite side of the street. At 3 o'clock the fronts of sixteen blocks were destroyed, including thg United States hotel, Odd Follows' hall Academy of Music, Herald office, the Bow opera house, and the Mining Herald and Evening News offices. Assistance "was tele graphed for, which was responded to from Pottsville, Ashton, Tamaqus, Mahoning City and other places. Many families are homeless, havinglost everything. Thejuss is estimated at between three quarters and a million dollars. It is impossible to give the amount of insurance, but it is supposed to be large. But few serious accidents happened. A youug man named George Heuton, on his way home, attempted to jump on a passing engine and had both feet taken off. He will die. Large Purchase of Cattle Omaha, Nov. 13. A cattle company or ganized by Alexander H. Swan, of Omaha, has paid $1,230,000 for cattle, W. A Paxton received 1700,000. WASHINGTON NEWS. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Washington, Nov. 12. The November report of the department of agriculture gives the local yield per acre in October. In the final report the condition of corn, which averaged 78, was interpreted to mean a product close to 1,600.000,000 bushels, anil the avernge yield jier acre ap pears as 23.1 bushels, H bushels per acre lower than the yield of 1882. This gives a result practically identical with that of October. On the acreage reported in July, the exact figures would be 1,577,000.000 bushels. In revision of the season returns, this result will not be materially changed, and the product will therefore be about 40,000,000 bushels short of the previous crop, notwithstanding the increased area. The potato crop is large amounting to 175, 000,000 bushels. SPEAKERSHIP. Washington, Nov. 12. Carlisle of Ken tucky is in the city. He says there! are only three candidatas in the field for the speakership himself, Kandall and Cox and that Springer of Illinois has withdrawn. Carlisle says he heard it positively from Henry Watterson that Kandall has the backing and influence of Tilden, and that Wattersou's recent visit to New York was mainly for the purpose of securing it. Carlisle further asserts that he is not work ing with Cox, and that he has enough votes pledged to elect him on the second or third ballot. CHANGE OF TIME. Washington, Not. 12. The attorney general has decided that the proposed change of standard time in the District of Columbia cannot be affected except through coogressioual action. RASCALITY WITH INDIANS. Washington, Nov. 12. Secretary Tel ler has prepared his report. He has un dertaken a work never before do.ie, which is to find out exactly the financial relations existing between the government and the various Indian tribes, under the treaties. It seems that the United States is really a great rascal, when considered as a person who, at various times, voluntarily incurred certain obligations. There has been a per fect indifference manifested to paying its debts under the treaties, and it owes in the vicinity of 5,000,000. There is due and unpaid.to the Sioux agent, for school pur poses, under the treaty of 1863, 1,000,000. By that treaty the United States agreed to support a school for every thirty Indian children, which it has not done. This was a part of the consideration to the Indians for relinquishing their land, and Mr. Teller holds that the money it would have cost is honestly due the nation for school purposes. Again, there are 25,000 familes who, un der the treaty, should have received a cow, a yoke of oxen and $100 worth of tools, be cause they have settled down as required, but none of these things have besn given them, because congress failed to provide means. All information necessary to the hon est discharge of these obligations will be laid before congress this winter, so that there will be no excuse for a failure. It is understood the secretary will make a very sweeping recommendation for cutting down to a rational basis all great Indian reserva tions, .and giving each Indian so much in severalty. He sees no use in allowing an Indian two or three square miles of land, when, on average, they do not cultivate one-tenth of an acre apiece. He will, es pecially call attention to the great reserva tions in Montana, which stand as a bar to immigration. It is understood, also, that he will recommend the repeal of the pre emption act, and make suggestions for rad ical changes in the timber land laws. REPORT OF TREASURER WYMAN. Washington, Nov. 13 The annual re. port of Wyman, treasurer, shows that the total net revenue is 398,287,581, a decrease of 5,237,668. The only increase of receipts was from the sale of public lands. The con dition of the treasury, and the causes there for, are set forth at great length, but the main points of interest have been published from time to time. The treasurer recom mends that appropriation be made to pay express charges for worn and mutilated United States money, and for distribution of fractional silver and minor coins. He also recommends a discontinuance ef the three cent pieces, and that the compensa tion and mileage of members of congress be made by a disbursing officer instead of the treasurer. He u rges a restoration of sal aries in the treasurer's office, reduced in 1876. PACIFEC COAST. The new contrivances for saving the flour gold on the Snake river placers are working welL Two parties are working the new system, one of which, composed of three men, are cleaning up 100 of fine gold per day, aud the other, though refusing a statement, are certainly doing as well; Ex. It is definitely settled that the recently discovered Cceur d'Alene placers are loca ted within the boundaries of Shoshone county, Idaho. All accounts f agree that the mines are rich aud extensive, but all equally agree in advising prospectors to stay away until the winter is over. Ex, San Francisco, Nov. 12. Since an agreement was adopted by the agents of Iowa liues to suspend cutting of rates, num erous schemes have been employed to de tect violations. Late this afternoon the first break was discovered and officially noted by a notary in the form of an affi davit covering the points of the case. It is learned that an immigrant applied at the agency of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and asked for a third-class ticket to New York, the schedule fare being 71. W. R. Vice, the clerk, under pretence of keeping within the rule, offered the immi grant a ticket at the same rate, offering to return $2.50. The immigrant thought he could do better, and called on Clinton Jones of the Rock Island, and while negotiating for a ticket, told his adventure with Vice. Jones and Charles Oberg, the latter of the Chicago and Altou, grabbed their man and walked him to a notary and took his affi davit. They then sold him a ticket over the Rock Island and forwarded the affida vit east, where it is expected a heavy pen alty will be attached. Battle Between Chinamen. Sacramento, Nov. 12. A regular pitched battle between two armed forces of Chinamen occurred last evening, resulting in the killing of two and the wounding of many. The indignation is unbounded that the city should be outraged by such an open affront of peace and order. Surveying a Eoute. San Francisco, Nov. 13. The South Pacific Coast Railroad company is engaged iu surveying a route from their present ter minus iu Oakland to Berkeley. It is stated that the object is to make a connection with the projected California and Colorado railroad. The Views of Fourteen Bankers. New York, Nov. 13. The Commercial Bulletin presents the views of fourteen leading national bank presidents and cash iers of this city, respecting what ought to be the future basis of circulation for nation al bank notes, in view of the rapid calling in of 3 per cent, bonds. Banks here are not buying 4s and 4Js, but are preparing to contract their own circulation. This is favored by fair crops this year, and the contractions not bciug developed until har vest, no disaster had, as yet, followed. But bankers and commercial men look with apprehension to next fall, when a large amount of money will be again in demand, and a contingency may arise long before that period, when the contraction of bank notes will be a serious injury ti the country. All of the gentlemen called upon acknowl edge the magnitude of the subject. The Danyille Riot- Chicago, Nov. 13. George Gorham has written a long letter for publication at Washington to-day. It is on the subject of the Danville riot. He has made a special investigation of this outbreak, and has pre pared a full report upon the subject of circulation iu the north. The point of the letter lies in a charge that the outbreak was the result of the shotgun policy to kill the independent movement, just as the re publican party in the south has been driven out. Without the terrifying results of the Danville riot. Gorham believes Mahone would have carried Virginia. Speaker of the House Springfield, 111., Nov. 13. Congress man Springer denies the assertion of Carlisle, that he Springer is out of the race for the speakership of the next house, and that Carlisle will have the Illinois delegation. He says he ha3 not spoken to any of them personally, but he has good informatiom to the contrary. He will not begin the canvass till,he gets to Washington. Ha says newspaper candidates are always beaten in a canvass. Anti-Mahone Demonstration. Lynchburg, Nov. 13 Last night the greatest demonstration ever witnessed in Lynchburg was held in celebration of, the defeat of the Mahone. The whole city was ablaze. Resolutions were passed guaran teeing the negroes full justice before the law in all matters, and deprecating the ex agerated and partisan reports of the Danville roit as injurious to the state, aud as the malicious inventor of Mahone to excuse his overwhelming defeat. Health Association. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 13. The American public health association, attended by per sons well known in sanitary matters from every state in the Union, began a session here this morning. The existence of Texas fever in cattle, and cholera in swine, as contagious diseases, was asserted in papers read before the association. Prohibition iu Iowa Chicago, Nov. 13. The Daily Evening Capitol has a long article on prohibition prospects in Iowa, in which it assumes that fifty republican and two greenback votes in the house are certain to be cast for pro hibitory laws, and chinks the opposition is not certain to exceed forty-five out of one hundred members. This estimate is pro nounced correct by juany other well in- formed men. Published every Friday Morning BY M. S. WOODCOCK. SUBSCRIPTION RATfcS : (Payable in Advance.) Per Year 32 50 Six Months 1 50 Three Months 1 00 Single Copies 10c Per Year (when not paid iu advouce) 3 00 All notices and advertisements intended for puli ation should be handed in by noon on Wednesdays. Rates of advertising: made known on application . 31 ISC EL L A NEO US CARDS. M. S. WOODCOCK, A-ttornev " at - Law, Corvallis, - - Oregon. GEORGE A. BROCK, Attorney at Law, AND NOTARY PUBLIC, CORVALLIS, - OREGON. OiSce with F M. Johnston. 20-l4tf J. B. Lee, K. D. G. R. Farba, M. D. LEE &FAERA, IPhsicians, Surgeons And Accouchers. Corvallis, - - Oregon. 20-31tf T, V 8, EMBREE, M. D ih.ysio..;iiT& Surgeon. Office 2 doors south of H. E. Harri9' Store, Corvalli-, - - Oregon. Residence on the southwest corner of block, north iud west of the Methodist church. 19:2l-yrl. F. J. ROWLAND, Blacksmith & Wagonmaker, Philomath, Oregon. Mr. Rowland is prepared to do all kinds of wagon making, repairing and biacksmithing to order. He uses the best of material every time and warrants his work. l'J-32-lyr W. C. Crawford, J EWELER, KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LAKGE assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc. All kinds of repairing done on short noticd, and all work warranted. l8:33-yl Real Estate Agency. have so:ne very desirable property on the Bay for ale in lot3 from 10 to 237 acres. Some of this is ear the O P. K. R. terminus. Persons wishing to invest will do well to call on me when prices are rea socable. Address with stamps to pre pay postage. . A. EfiNSELL ewport Benton County Or., F. J. Hendrichson, Boot and Shoe Maker, 'Philomath, Oregon. I always keep on hand sunerier ma terial and warrant my work. I ask an examination of my goods before purchasing elsewhere. i9-32-lyr F. J. Hendrichson. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Corvallis, Oregon. CANAM St GIBLIN, PROPRIETORS. THE OCCIDENTAL is a new building, newly furnished, and is tirst class in all its appointments. RATES LIBERAL. Stages leave the hotel for Albany and Yaquina Bay j.'ju.i , euuesuays ana rnuays. Large Sample Boom on First Floor for Commercial Hen. 19-35 ly LI . E. II ARRIS, One Door South of Graham & Hamilton's, CORVALLIS, - - OREGON. Groceries, Provisions, AND DRY GOODS. Cora. 'Ilia, June 24, 1882. 19-19yl W. H. LESH. W. P. READY, Notary Public KEADY & LESH, Real Estate Agents, Corvallis, Or. Good Farms, Stock Ranches and City Property for sale on easy terms. LOANS NEGOTIATED AND Collections Made. Office over Jacobs & Neugass' Store KELSAY & HOLGATE, Attorneys - at - Law. Cel. K el say 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 in 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 gotlate loans, search and examine titles, and a gen eral age ncy business. Are now in brick building and have fire proof safe for the safe keeping of nots aud otutr valuable papers left for collection &c 6. lice in Burnett's new brick, first door at head of stairs. 19:17tf KELSAY & HOLGATE. CALL ON E. 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