VOL. XXII. CORVALLIS, OREGON, APRIL 10, 1885. NO. 15. Published every Friday Morning 3Y GAZETTE PUBWh HOySE. Subscription ATts; I (Payable m avi:.j Per Tear, 4ix Months Three VC.-ntas. Single Copies Per Year (when not paid in advonce) All notices and advertisements intended for pub atiea should be handed in bvnoon on H ednesda.v? Bates ef advertising made known on application. $2 SO 1 s 1 00 10c ..3 00 THK AMERICAN FARMER and the Cosvalus Gascttk for S.OO a year in ad ance We have perfected arrangements with the publishers of the American Farmer, of Fort wane, Ind that enable us t.i offei our subscribers a lirst elass agricultural magazine at the bare cost of th w lit. paper on which it is printed. The American Farm ris a 16 nag monthly magazine which B rap idly taking rank a one of the leading agricultural publications of the country. Each number will con tain useful information for the farmer. Us wife. Ids aoas and bisdauihters. As it costs you almost noth ing, supp.se vou try it one year. Parties desirnn; vatnable reading matter on farm, stock and agricul tural subjee will Snd this the most pr.1table and cheapest way to get it. TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES. GENERAL MEWS. Elections in Michigan and Ohio. Detroit, April 6. The election to-day in this state passed off quietly. Besides city and township officers, the electors voted for justice of the supreme court and regents of the university. Less than half the full vote was polled,, in this citv, and a very light vote was polled throughout the state. Iu Detroit Morse, democratic can didate for justice, received a majority of 5298 over Judge Cooley, republican and prohibitionist, with one precinct to hear from, which is strongly democratic Jue hundred and eighty-four preciucts heard from in the state outside of Detroit, give a democratic majority of 4207. At the elec tinn last fall the sunt) precincts gave a re publican majority of 2225. At midnight to-night the Free Press, democratic, claim 10,000 majority, and the Post, republican, coiceda a democratic victory. Hspubllcau Gains Is Ohio. Oolpsibus, O., April 6. The majority oi Waicutt, rwpoblicaa for mayor, will lie about 1000. Blaine carried the city by 572. The remainder of the ticket is elected by majorities of from 700 to S00. Towns within a radius of fifty miles which have liecu going leruocratic by small majorities are reported republican. Cincinnati, April 6. The city election to-day was remarkably close. At 1 o'clock the indications are that Amor Smith, Jr., republican candidate for mayor is elected by s small majority. The remainder of the ticket is in doubt. A Close action Daytox, 0., April 6. -The democratic city ticket was elected by 300 majority. Toledo, April 6, The municipal election to-dav was very close, and a mixed ticket is probably elected. .lalbridge, republican candidate for mayor claims a small major ity. General Grant s Condition New York, April 6. Ex-Senator Chaffee left the house of General Gr.nt lietween 10 and li o'clock. He said that the general's voice was clear at times and husky at times, weirding to the amount of mucus, and that be. may live two or three days yet. 12:45 P. M. General Grant had a quiet morning in his easy chair, napping and ciiattinic by turns. Pulse 78, and of good volume, lie has had no pain for several hours. SHRADY. A Quiet Afternoon. 6:30 P. M. The afternoon has been a very quiet one for General Grant. He has been free from pain and dozed most of the time in a chair. He has taken nourishment regularly and well. 0 Pulse 72. with slight fluctuation J- H. DOUGLAS; M. D. An Unfavorable Chrnje New York " April 7., 3:45 A M. An unfavorable change has taken place in tne condition of General Grant. Drs. Shrady and Douglas have jnst been sent for. Gen eral Badeau, ex-Senator Chaffee and Dr. lawman were also sent for at the same time. The indications are bad. General Grant Choking. A carriage was sent after Dr. Sanda in hot haste. This is the first time Dr. Sands has been sent for, and the supposition is that General Grant is choking, and that Dr. Sands has been called to perform tracheo-my. 5 A. M. Dr. Sands has just arrived at General Grant's house with a case of ins tru raeuts. Senator Chaffee, U.S.Grant, Jr., and General Badeau, sent for in great haste, hare also arrived. A Slight Hemorrhage. 6 A M. General Grant slept well till 4 A. M., when he awoke and took nourish ment. Immediately after, in a paroxysm of coughing, he had a slight hemorrhage, which ceased spontaneous y in a few mo ments. Drs. Sands and Shrady were sent for, and found the general as quiet as usual, having had no renewal of the hemorrhage. .1. H. DOUGLAS, M. V. GEORGE SHRADY, M. D. The Rome Postmaster Pro! eats Syracuse, N. Y., April 7. The Stand ard to-morrow will publish a letter ad dressed by Postmaster Palmer of Kome, to President Cleveland in which Palmer claims his removal was based upon a report, the charo.es in which he never had an opportu nity to deny; that a chance for defending himself had been promised, and the senate having before it the papers submitted to the President, did not conclude that the in terest of the government or the vindication of the law required a removal. The letter thus concludes: "I would further respect fully represent that your excellency, having nominated to the aeuate an appointee for postmaster in my place, and that the ap pointment not having been withdrawn be fnrl the adjournment of the senate, and is s inject to its action, and while so pending no power rests with the President to sus pend me, and I therefore respectfully pro test against the assumption of the same." Opposed to Prise Fights and Roller Rinks. Philadelphia, April 6. The mayor has prohibited sparring in theaters, and directed the police to watch roller skating rinks closely. The mayor, in his order relating to rinks, says: Every parent iu the com munity should aid the police department in the endeavor to rectify an abuse which threatens their own happiuess and the wel fare of the children. Republican Ticket Elected, Cincinnati, April 7. Returns from all but rive precincts show that Amos P. Smith Jr. (republican), elected mayor by a ma jority of nearly 400C. The remainder of the republican ticket is elected with slightly smaller majorities. Cincinnati. Am-il 7. Complete returns A Russian Demand. London, Aprilo. The Novoe Vrtmya of St. Petersburg, openly demands that Russia withdraw from the Paris declaration regard ing the fitting out of privateers. Deserters. Suakem, April 5. Arab deserters who have come to General McNeil's zereba, re port that Osman Digrua has only H00 fol lowers at Ekrotat together with members of the household. They assert that if General Graham will offer a sufficient reward sheik are ready to deliver Osman Digma a prison er. War Preparations by England. Calcutta, April 6. Orders have been te ceiyed by the Indian government from Lon don to actively continue preparations for war, notwithstanding the Pacific assurance of Russia. This action has created a good impression in India. The enthusiasm among the British and native troops is very great London, April 6 The government will lease fast ocean steamers. They will re ceive ten Kuns each, and each will have tr-jMjoorr.ition facilities for 1500 meu. Two will immediately be drafted for regiments serving in India. A Review Spoiled by Rain. London, April 6. The programme ef the Easter volunteer review at Brighton to-day had to lie considerably curtailed, owing to a heavy rain which set in early this morning. Bound for India. Brindisi, April 6. Sixty -five British offi cers embarked here for India to-day, having received orders to rejoin their regiments iu that covntry. Unsatisfactory Answer. London, April 6. The press generally de clare the Russian answer retarding the of yesterday's election give Smith (republi- Afghan frontier dispute exclusive and un cau) a majority of 3893 for mayor. J. W. satisfactory. Fitzgerald, elected police judge by 1285 ma jority, and Vincent Schwab, elected magis trate by 1284 majority, were the only suc cessful democratic candidates. Exciting Scenes. East St. Louis, 111., April 7. The elec tion was attended bv excitins scenes. Man- rice Jo before the p French Cabinet. Pakis. Anril 6. Le Side, the organ of Brisson, says a cabinet has been formed in eluding M du Freycinet and General Cam- uenen. The new cabinet meets to-day at the Elysoe to draft a programme to submit to parliament to-morrow. Brisson and de dem icratio candidate for mayor, Freycinet had a conference with berry yes- Us opened this morning, was terday iu re'oieuce to the iouquiu dimcui- Russia War Preparations. St. Petersburg, April 7. The Russiai government is making active preparations to put the great naval and military station of Cornstadt in a state of complete defense. The harbor has already been protected by the sinking of hundreds of torpedoes iu the ship channel. Peace with France and China. Paris, April 7. Patenotre, French ambassador to China, telegraphs that Tsuug ratified the preliminaries of peace signed on the 3d inst. Rebellion in Canada. Winnepeg. April 6. Troops started from Quappell at day break for Prince Albert They will probably le joined at Touchwood hills by A battery, B battery remaining at Quappell station The Queen a Own rities ioin the main body on the inarch northward. A cordon of police has been established alone the international boundary, and with n, ,i,.inrF of American troops in tne department of Dakota, the rebels esc; pe into Montana will be prevented . Will make Concessions. Ottawa, Ont., April 7. It it reported as -r - il 1 If u 1 . ; u a means oi pacuying io uu northwest the government will remove Mr. n.-,lnv ami annoint Mr. Roval, M. P., to kU. J I , the lieutenant-governorship of Northwest territory. Some government supporters urae that a reward be offered for the cap ture of Rcil, dead or alive, but the cabinet is said to be divided in opinion to the policy of such a course. Will Organise a Scontmg Force. Brantford, Ont., April.,7. Superinten dent Gilkison, offering to organize severa hundred of Six Nation Indiaus as a scouting force, has been informed that their services will be accepted it required. FRANK BROS IMPLEMENT CO. DEALERS IN FARMZXMXMILLXMAGHINERY, La Belle Wagons, Walter A. Wood' Mowers, McSherry Drills and seeuers. Reapers and Twine iiintlern, tfuiora s naiKintr now a, nouKe vouuie xivi Buford's anr and Sulky Plows Cnate's Sulky JtUkes, Buford's Riding and Walking Cultivators. flaar Kntt Ar l V. a Umrina and Thresher,. COODW & CO. S Saw Mill Machinery, Danall nheei Marrows, jamages, spring- T-nifvns, uutauywu The ceittDratea nonow iwhi narrow, ru-., cm:., ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance and by rirtiie of an order of the County Court, of tha State of Oregot for Benton County, made ou the 8th day of April, 1888; it being a day of th. regular April term, 1885, of said Court, aud duly entered in the Jouraals of said Court, the undersigned the arimis- trator of the (state of Koswell 0. Briggs, deceased, will on Saturday, the Oth day of May, 1885, at the hour of two .'clock, r. of .aid day, at the front door of the Court Honse, in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, offer for sals at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash iu hand, all the right, title, interest and .state which said i e;ea,d, at the time of his death had In and to the following de scribed real property, rowit: The west Half of the northwest quarter and the west half of the sou th west quarter of Section twenty four (24), Township eleven (11), South of Range ight (8), west of the Willan ette Meridian, in Benton County, State of Oreg.a, and containing on. hun dred tnd sixty (160) acres of land, to ray funeral barges, expenses of administration and claims against said .state. i Dated this 10th day of April, 18S6. ANSL 0. BRIGGS, Administrator of the Estate of Roawell C. Briggs, deceased. surrounded by opponent, who p.aceil a re volver to his h-jad and forced him to retire. Several fights occurred. FOREIGN. French Talk of Monarchy. Varis, April 5. Cointa de Paris has ar rived at Naples, to meet Due de Chartres, with whom he will have a conference in re gard to the prospect of re-establishment of a j Carnot, " .ty. Tlie Cabinet Roaipleter". Paris, April 6. M. Brissiou has com pleted the cabinet, and the ministry is com- j posed as follows: Brisson, premier and minUter of ju-ttic; Goblet, miuistei of pub i lie instruction; De Freycinit, minister for foreign atiairs; Allan Targa, minister of the ' interior; Clamageran, minister of finance; General Campenon, Aioister of war; Sadi minister of public works; Pierre monarchy in Frauce. Legrand, The Gaulois prf diets that the trench , Mangou, elections will show that the country has no confidence in the republic, and desires to return to a monarchy . Meeting of Anarchists. Paris. April 5. There were miny meet- s of anarchists in this city and Lyons to- continuing its preparations for arming Examine the date appearing after your name on the G UMK If yon are in arrears, remember the printer. day. All the speakers demanded the im peachment of the ministry mid the conclus ion of a treaty of peace with China. China's Terms of Peace. London-, April 5. The Chinese legation here has forwarded to the Chinese agent at Piiris renewed peace proposals, the basis of which are that the blockade ol Petchili and Formosa shall be raised; that Touqnin shall be ceded to China, and that no indemnity shall be exacted by Frauce. England and Russia. New York, April 5. The Tribune's Lon don cable special is as follows: The Anglo Russian controversy has advanced two im portant stages this week. The Russian re ply to Granville's last dispatch was deliver ed y.stcrday and considered by the cabinet to-dav. There is reason to believe that such assent ns it dries contain is qualified by a suggestion for carrying the line of debata lle territory stilMurther south. The Eng lish are in no mood to stand much more unneseuse. The ministry has not relaxed Tor oue hour those varied preparation for war which astonished Russia and convinced her that Eugland is far more ready than she heiself. Sir Peter Lumsden, British repre sentative on the Afghan frontier commiss ion, is reported to be indignant over the re peated concessions made by England to Rursia. He has been chafing ever since last September on account of Russia's neglect to send her commissioner to join him in delim iting the frontier, and he tendered his resig nation as commissioner last January. He was then induced to withdraw his resigna tion, but it is reported that he renewed it and insists upon its acceptance. Knssla'S Request Denied. London. April 7. Lord Granville has forwarded a dispatch to the British am baa sador at St. Petersburg, refusing to accede to the request of the Russian foreign minis ter to extend the line of the debatable zone on the Russo-Afghan frontier to the Para Dsmisua mountains. Earl Granville insists that the lesser line -e the farthest limit, and urges an early meeting of the joint boundary commission. There was a slight renewal of the war feeling on the stock exchange to-day, owing to reports from St. Petersburg that the chief of the staff of the Russian array had obtained the czar's assent to the accelera tion of preparations for war. for the minister of agriculture; Herns minister of commerce; Sarien, minister of posts and telegraphs, and Ad miral Galiber probably minister of mariuu and colonies. England War Preparations. LoMDOir, April 7. The government is fast ocean steamers. W ork on the Anchor line steamer Anferica, and the Cuuard steamer Oregon will lie begun to-morrow. These steamers will receive an armament of ten guns each, and each will have transportation facilities for 1500 men. Every movement of Russian vessels in all parts of the world is watched aud if war were declared to morrow a vast tonnage of Russian cargoes would be liable to capture. EostUltles Cease the Tenth Paris, April 7. The preliminaries of peace between France and China stipulate that hostilities shall cease on the 10th inst., and that the Chinese shall evacuate the Red river delta on the 20th, and other positions gradually, while the trench shall occupy Formosa and Pheng-Hoo, enforce the block ade of rice boats aud search neutrals until a definitive treaty of peace has been signed. French Ministry's Poller. Paris, April 7. Prime Minister Brisson has enunciated the programme of the cabi net. It contemplates a revision of the con stitution of 1831, abolition of the senate, liberty of the press, secularizati.in of re ligious property, separation of church and state, reform of the judiciary, compulsory education, taxation for revenue, and re duction of taxes upon the articles of food aud drink. The Now Premier Speaks Paris, April 7. In the chamber of depu ties this afternoon, M. Brisson, the new premier, said France would insist upon China recognizing the French protectorate over Tonquin and Annam, according to the provisions of the treaty of Tieu Tsin, peace fully, it possible, otherwise the war would be renewed with increased vigor. In eon- elusion he demanded a vote of a credit for 150,000,000 francs to enable the govern ment to carry ont its policy in relation to China. The chamber of deputies voted the 150, 000,000 francs asked for. M. Brisson, concluded his statement by asking the chambers to vote the govern ment the remainder, amounting to 930,000, 000, of the credit asked for on account of operations in Tonquin. The speech of Brisson was much applauded by the depn ties. The chamber then granted the additional credit of S30.000.000 by a vote of 373 to 92. PACIFIC COAST. Mormanlsm in Trouble . Salt Lake, April 7 The action of the Mormon conference, just adjourned at Logan, caused deep disgust among Mormons and ridicule among Gentiles. lhe first presidency's failure to show up makes their people think they have more care their personal snfety than the good of church. A reporter of the Tribune was ex- eluded Sun-lay afternoon, and was not al lowed to enter afterwards. The long address issued from their hiding place by John Taylor and Gen. Q. Cannon is con sidered frothy and silly. That part com .iir that thev had no official notice of t a any process of court issued against them is .ivAa ii-ith broad cuffaws. The Mor mons are worse torn up now than ever be fore iu Utah. Rainfall. San Fkancisco, April 7. A general rain has prevailed throughout the state during the past twenty-four hours. Ibis plac crops beyond any proipect of failure. In this city heavy showers occurred throughout the day at intervals. Barley dropped four cents this afternoon under the iutluence of to-day s ram. lh decline is due, in a measure, to the fact .I., a ,v.li.eite in this citv. who at the preseut moment control the barley market is showing signs of weakness. Should ram cqntinue during the night, the probabilities are there will be auother heavy decline morrow. WASHINGTON NEWS. Panama Matters Washington April 7. Commander Kane of the Galena telegraphed Secretary Whit nev from Colon under date of April 6 as follows: There is nothing new to report, The Panama railroad company is getting the road in order. Goverumeut troops are anxious about their prisoners. The railroa company and the Galena are feeding troops All are in need. There is great anxiety among foreigners at Panama. Frellnshuysen Alive. WaHiiiiriTON. April . A telegram was to-dav from the home of ex Secretary Frelinghuysen, saying his cond tion was the same as yesterday. The dis patch further said he might linger in his present condition lor some days. Mrs. r re linghuyseu is reportea as improving. Farm far sale. A farm consisting of 4&) acres of land united for far mi un and stock raising, and situated in Lane county, Oregon, together with stock, such as horses, cattle, consisting .,f 1 milch cows. oue. two ana ttiree ,,!,U a small band of tine (traded sneep aud hogs; also farming implements, all that are necessary on the place, in gooa repair, seed and feed, all of which will be sold at 1 .-.r.-ain. The quality ol the soil is excel- Ut. Wanted to all kinds of cereals, hops fruits and vegetables, and with plenty ol r-or iurtner out range for stock. inforina at .etc. Full Line of Farm Machinery. Write for Catalogue. Address either FRANK BROS., Impl. Co., Portland, Or., T. J. BLAIR, Agent, Corvallis. Oregon. or 22143m ISTew This Week. MISCELLANEOUS CARDS. M. S. WOODCOCK, A-ttornev - at - Law, Corvallis, - - Oregon. F. ML J3HNS0N. Attorney at Law. Fire Insurancea Specialty. Money Loaned on Good Security. C, II. LEE M. D. Physician & Surgeon, CORVALLIS, OREGON. I Office In Post Office Building, Office H.urs: 8 to 9 a. m. , 1 to 2 and 7 to S p. m In office nicrhts. -&S. tMttf J. B. Lse, M. D. o R. Fiaea, It. fit. LEE & FARRA, ?h.vsiciaris, Surgeons And Accouchers. Corvallis, - - Oregon. 20-sitf NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. In th matter ot the estate of Andrew B. Moore, Deceased . Notice is hereby given that I, Martha Moore, ad ministrator of the .state of Andrew B. Moore de- .eaaed, have filed my final account as such adminis tratrix in the Countv Court of th state of Oregon, for Benton countv; and the said Court has fixed Saturday the W' day of Kay, 1885. at the honrof 10 o'clwk A. . of said day a. th time for hearing aT and all objections to the same and for a final settlement thereof. MARTHA MOORE, Administratrix of the itate of Andrew B.Moore, deceased. MILLER DEALERS IN Field, Vegetable & Flower Seeds. imperial Egg Food, Tools, Fertilizers, etc., etc. POKTLiAiNU, UxtliAiUKI. 209 Second Street. 22142m E. HOLGATE. Notaet PesLie JOHN KELSAT. KELSAY & HOLGATE A.ttornevs - at - Law. Promut attention riven to business intrusted to ou. care in all the Courts of the State. Demands collected with or without action anywhere in in u. o "u ,-oilect claims against th Government at vt ssningtoa. Holsate, a notary puouc, win nv strict v"' to conveyancing, negotiating loam, ouyius, and leasing real estate, and a general agency business. Loral agents for the Oregon f ire ana marine inu ranee Con-panv of Oregon, a reliable home company backed bv the heaviest capitalists of the State. Office in Burnett', new brick, first door at had of stairs- . 19 i;tf uttSAl snuiUAi.. C Ornamental, I'serai HRISTMAS PRESENT S Something that will last and Be a Joy Forever, At Philip Weber's FURNITURE STORE. Patent Rockers, Folding Chairs, Picture Frames, Brackets, Work Bas kets, And in Fact PverythingXhIcE In the Farnitirre Line for the Holiday Trade. A PRIZED THIS OCTsfaad return to The Gazette Publishing House with an order for any amount of Job Printing, such as Bill or Letter Heads, Invitations, Calling and Business Cards, Programmes, Ball Tickets, Note, Order, and Receipt Books, Circulars, Labels, Shipping Tags, PvBters, or any class of Job Printing. Prices as low as Uood Work can be don for. ALBEKT BAKTSCH GENERAL AGENT STEINWAY & SON AND KRANICH & BACH Pianos. Tuning and repairing of Pianos and Organs a specialty. Portland Or. 131 Fourth Street, SEAR ALD 1R, 120-23010 Real Estate Agency. A. P. tJaines. Real Estate, Employment and Collection Agency. Business Solicited- Eefereaem Given- OFFICE. First door south of Fisher's Iirick.maln streot. CORVALLIS OR'GON. B LEGAL LANK FOR SALE AT THIS OFF s Y INCIENT HOUSE, A. ASS EL, Proprietor. The best dollar a day House in th city. CORVALLIS, - OREGON 0. 6 STARR'S LI7EH7 FED aad SALS .TABLE. (South end Main Street.) Charges Reasonable, Satisfact ion Guaranteed, Corvallis, - - Oregon. J H. Lewis, I. E. Raber. Oity Dray. Lewis It Raber, Proprietors. va Do a general Praying Business. Orders Solicited. GTJjST store. Sand six cuts for postage and receive ilr box ol g-ouas woicn win ! either sex. to more niony ricnt inv than anything in the world. Fortunes await the workers, absolutely sure. At one addreosTacE & Oo. , Aug-usta, Maine. tion and price and terms of sale, inquire the Gazette office. Sy!-p nv Frcs. Nature's own true Lax ative. Pleasant to the palate, acceptable to the Stomach, harmless in its nature, painless in its action. Cures habitual Con i,ntinn Biliousness. Indieestion anil kin dred ills, uieanses tne sjmow, punuw blood, regulates the Liver and acts on the Bowels. Breaks up colds, chills and fever, etc. eltrengthenes the organs on which it acts. Better than bitter, nauseous Liver ,,!;;,... nil Is. salts and -Jrauubts. Sam- pie bottles free, and large bottles for sale by Allen at noeawsro. Men and I ov's shoos ana boot at cost at Wliituey's eio.inj ut sale. FOR SALE. The KiSOr Hotel. And a Lot, sit uated in Philomath, Oregon, only one block from the proposed site of the O. P. R. R depot. The Buildings are in good repair and will be sold for $1,400. Enquire of S. A. KISOR. Philomath, Or. 22-12-3mo. W. C. Craicford, JEWELER. TTBEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE r atortmnt ot Watcb, Clock., Jewelry, etc. All kinds at repairing don n short notice, and si work warreated. t:S-yl BREECH & MUZZLE LOAOING SHOTGUNS Rifles, P'stols. Am unit ion, ' Cutlery, Spy Glasses, Fishing; Tackle, Sewing; Machinss, Work mad to order and warranted. 20-33tf c. HOPES, Corvallis. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable Brink & Wright, Prop's, Good Teams, Buggies, Carriages and Sad dle Horses at reasonable rates. Third Street, between Jefferson and Adams. CORVALLIS, - OREGON. New Jewelry Store. C. W. Smith. A practical Jeweler and Watch-maker hss locate in Waggoner & Bulord's real estate office, CorUi. Special attention given to repairing fine chronometer watches. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices to suit the times. A fine stock of watches, clocks and Jewel ry constantly ou band. S1-S1U James8 L. Lewis. Sheep, Cattle, Hones and Hogs bought anl sold and Contracts made to furnish same AT ALL, TIMES. Mutton, Beef and fat Hogs a Specialty. CORVALLIS OREO ON. gl-44)-3ia