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k6 Corvallis Weekly Gazette. fl'IDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 1S85. tm .. . a . AM AH communications to the Gazbttk, either on business or for publication, to injure prompt atten tien iliouia be addressed to the GAZETTE PUiiHSH INU HOUSE. A P. Churchill is the office manager of the Gazette Pub' shin? House, and local editor of this paper, and ail utters entrusted to him will receive prompt curt; ud attention. BOOTtfKar VCo vallis Lodge, N W losda,, evening, un .. F. tnd A. M. , meets on i receui:)'r fui; emon. W. C. CRAWFORD, W. M. R. A. M. 1 Jc- .-uson Chapter, No. 5, It. A. M., meets Thurs daj vi ;njr on or preceding full uioou. W. C. CKAWFOKD, H P Take Notice. Twelve nonpareil line or lejs, or one inch of space Constitute a square. All bills for advertising payible monthly. For all ransient advertising payment must be made in ad aace. Business locals, first insertion 10 cents per line. Mo bu,inesslocals incited for less than 25 cents. Marriaje notices free D.th ' notices free if ac eampauied bv exterded remarks, 5 cents per line will he charged. Resolutions of eondoleuce, 5 cents per line. Card of thanks, 10 cents ; r line. We shall be obliged lo any person who will furnish a with any 'uformation of local interest. No acice'can be t iken of ;nioiivimms communica tlons. Whatever is intended for publication must authentica-ed by the name and address of thewiitcr not nr escary for psbHeuibn, out as a guarantee of rood faith. We do not hold ouraeives responsible for anv views r opuioas exprt isjd in the communications of our oorrespanaenw. By decision of the Post-office DepartnWit all per s receiviaf or takintr papers from t!ie postefSce- -even when addressed to'; them become responsible r the.sab-wpuon price. Advertisements, notices and communications in- i ended for tui paper, should be han led in as early as wadaevaav morning, to msure tneir ublicatiou. Subscribers not re(.eivin;r their mnerreuu! lv wil orfera favor by giving notice of the same at this oatec. Sabsaribe -a will bear in .mint? th l the sab- criptw pr.ea is invariably 43.03, when not paid in adv ice. "He Want Away." There is a vacant chair in our Sanctum. A highly burnished (?) pair of No. 12 bro gans suspended from his pedal exhemit'es no longer adorn the corner of tne office desk. Last Monday morning our corpulent editor surprised his friends at his early appearance on the streets, as by dint of great exeitions he succeeded in reaching the Wast Side de pot in time for the 8:30 A .M. train. On the way he displayed such wonderful athletic mevnments that it was thought he had been Seized by the foot-racing mania, now pre valent in Corvallis. UuJer one arm he car ried his beloved violin, Sh3cb probably ac count for the following pargaraoh in Tues day morning's Oregonian: The'newspaper business must be rather dull at Coryallis, as au editor of that town has started out with a violin under his arm. He may be going to join "dot leetle German Band," or perhaps he intends like a histor ical character to go iiddling through the towu to dance away with the exciseman. He made things pleasant on the west side train yesterday. New Lively Stable Last Monday morning active operations were begun in preparing for the erection of a new livery stuMe ou the lots formerly owned by Sol. King but lately purchased by Messrs Montgomery & Bogue. The build ing will be $0x100 feet deep, brick veiled wall, substantial and hist class in all re spects, and it is expected that it will be completed enough to begin business in a few weeks. The firm consists of Mr. R. M. Montgomery and J. S. Bogue. Mr. Mont gomery and family have taken up their residence in our city, and the building is superintended by Mr. Montgomery him self. Mr. Bogue has not yet movsd to Cor vallis being ngaired m the warehouse busi ness at Airlie, Polk county. These gentle men will procure only first-class turnouts, and deserve success in this enterprise. Thoroughbred Stock' Major James Bruce and (i. B. Smith re ceived last Saturday a car containing twenty head of the thoroughbred Angus cattle, consisting of one, two and three year olds, male and female. They came over the Northern Pacific Kailroad from Iudiauapo lis, Indiana, in good condition. Three of largest throe-year-olds were weighed and tipped the beam at 1630, 1620 and 1598 pounds respectively. They are pronounced by stock men the bet breed of cattle for beef in the state, and their importation will no doubt prove a profitable investment to their owners. Base Ball cnb organized. The "Eclipse" Base Ball Club wag organ ized in this place Wednesday evening with Meade Cospr a Captain; Trios. Callahan Pres; Telt Burnet Treas., and Isador Jacobs Sec. The club intend playing several match games during the summer and expect to eclipse all ovt-nrs on the diamond field. FOR SALE Three lots with house and barn, situated in the. central part of town. Also a house and lot on Main Street; one of the beat bus iness locations in the city. For particulars enquire at Look's Boot and Shoe store, Cor vallis, Oregon. Notice. Notica is hereby given that D. D. Fagan has arranged to completethe History of Benton County in the same style and man ner as commenced by A. 6. Walling. D. D. Fagan to pay all bids contracted in the prosecution of this work from and after March 25, 1885. A. G. Walling. D. D. Fagan. Portland, Oregon, March 30, 1885. Social Dance. Prof. W. G. Cres8ey has recently returned to Independence from his trip ou the Sound and will be in Corvallis to-morrow, Satur day, evening when he will give a social dance at the city hal-. An enjoyable time is assured. LOCALNOTES. Ice cream at Bain's. Fresh oysters, all styles, at Bain's. Fresh candy and taffy daily at Bain's. Nobby Hats at cost at Whitney's closing out 3ale Yaquina oysters, fresh from the beds, at B;iin8. Boys clotHng at cost at Whitneys closing out sale. Martin, the Yamhill foot-racer, spent Sunday in the city. A(l goods,; at cost at Whitney's closing out sale. Rev. J. A. Ht.nna is in the city, visitina fail family sr'd numerous friends. Corsets, Kid gloves and parasols, at cost at Whitney's closing out sale. Franklin Chambers, of Kings Valley, trade us a pleasant call Tuesday morniaj. For ehoice hams, can of lard, or groceries, go to S. L. Kline's. Will Bros, are ag4in the lead with a large variety of rushing tackle. The Garland stove still lead, call and 'see them at Woodcock & Baldwin's. MoseNeugas3 leturued from San Francis co last .veek, looking hale and hearty as usual. , The Harden "Star" Ia'nd. Or'enade fire extinguishers arc for sale at Woodcocks Baldwin';!. The steamer Coos Bay is now making : egul.tr triis between San raucisoo and Yaqniaa Bay. L. Bilyieu, an attorney of Eugene City, was in Corvallis Tuc3day and Wednesday of this weak. Mrs. John B'fns, wffe of Conductor k-.ns on the O. P., carre up from Mon mouth last week. Mr. L. Stam.us, deputy sheriff at Lewis t)n, I. P., was in the city this week visiting friends and relatives. J. M. Nola:i went to Portland1 Tuesday to look after a large shipment of goods from the east for this market. For a choice steak or roait, go to C. D. Raybnru's market, where you Jare euro to got what you call for. Geo. Hoclmledt'er, T. J.Cuiran and John Hoffman, all of Albany spent a few hours in our city Monday evening. Nolan marks all h;V goods in plain figures at an uniform teal?. of low prices from which there will be no de-'iatiou. Beware of fever and agve this coming sum mpr, by the use of a few bottles of Oregon Blood I'uvirier, this spring. John Mennsioger le't Wednesday morn ing for Pittsbu:g, Pa., whore &ie will vis-; his oid home for a few weeks. Mrs. Pyg.ill, accompanied by her husbpud as far as Portland, started for her old home in Minnesota Wednesday morning. We are under obligation to J. O. Wil son, the gentlemanly, deputy county clerk, for courtesies extended this work. D. I). Fagan retur.ied from the Bay Iat Monday, where h hal bs;n in the interest of the History of Benton county. The rain of the past week has mfn.ed new 1 if 3 and vior into business circles as well the spirits of our granger friends. The dertarture of the O. P. train last Wednesday wa's delayed several hours, caused by a strike of gome of the employes. M. S. Bun-ell, of the Srin of Knapp, Bur reli & O., of Portland, died ifi that city on Sunday the 12th snst., of consumption. Sig. Sichel, Well known in Corvallis, was recently electa I mayor of the city of Gold endale, W. T., where he is now engaged in business. T. J. Bnford assisted by Mr. John Hoff man, of Albany, gave a successful test of the Hay ward hand greaade ot! our streets Monday evening. A party of huntsrs neir Ir'ing Butte last week succeedsd in killing the coyote which has been making nightly raids on sheep in that neighborhood. The initial number of the Albany Brdle 'n is on our table. It is a seven-column semi- weekly paper, independent in politics ami presents a newt typographical appearance. Success to the' "Bulletin." Simon Seitenbach and Thos. Monteith arrired from the Bay Monday afternoon and letarned to Albany Tuesday morn'ng, ac companied by Miss Fannie Seitenbach. Mrs. Canan started last Monday morniDg for HilUboro, Ohio, vhere she goes for a visit with hr aged mother who resides at that place. She will probably be gone about six wee'es. One hundred dollars reward is offered by W. W. Briggs of Harrisburg for the recov ery of the body of Frank Rimpy, who was drowned in the Willrmette river at the Harrisburg R. R. bridge last Sunday. AU debts lor job work and advertising done by this house are dne promptly as soon as the work is done. Patrons will con fer a favor by paying up as often as ance each month, A cash business is most de sired. Mrs. E. L. Merrill has moved her dress making parlor from the Temperance build ing to two doors south of Mrs. Mason's mil linery shop, where she is doing a good busi ness in her line, giving universal satisfact ion. The rain laai Saturday evening disappoint ed wonld-be-picnic-goers. Dave tells ns that he was tne only person disappointed, but judging from the number of picnic dresses and bonnets built duiing the week, others were equally disappointed. Mrs. M. Jacobs, Misses Bertha Nengass and Rosa Jacobs returned from Portland last Monday evening. Miss Rosa Jacobs has been visiting in different parts of Cali fornia for the past eight months. Har re turn to Corral'is is hailed with delight bj the soeial circle. TO MAUD. rFrom her Aunt Polly. My dear niece: With sincere affection I address you. You were tenderly raised and oared for, and provided with the neces sary girlhood drill to insure a brilliant suc cess. I assure you I am more than pleased to see you gaining it. Nature has endowed you with iitorary ability, when developed, will brilliantly outshine "the most deserv edly popular" Gail Hamilton. Yon are very fascinating, and it grieves me much to see you bidding for the fond attention of that modest young man of whose embraces you spoke iast week, , but if he is your affiii iiiied, all well aud good, for no nobler young man ever walked the streets of Co vallis thau B. W. Now.dear Maud, you know the great interest I feel in you, and while it pleases me to see you display "the most deser edly popular" expressions and society notes, it mortifiitf? me equally ai' much to notice your biddings to young men. . Nature has given you a wonderful phy sique plump in form and nimbi as an aspen leaf, mortest in mahifer and as gentle as a dove, fastidious in manner and sweet as ajstrawberry, fair in complexion and lengthy as a crane. Now, dear Maud, cease to be the yonng nYan's evil genius, that you are. I am happy to observe your advent into politics. Yonr success is assured. I am tilled with family pride, tor I know you will show to the world that you are "the most deservedly popular" of the popular. Should you at any time be in need of funds to car ry on your enterprise, cheek on Your affectionate Auntie, Polly. Monroe Musings- Monroe, April 12th, 1885. The heavy rainfall of last night has re stored to us Oregon's primitive beauty; it surely must be a sad heart that cannot find a cheerful solace this Sabbath day, and then that church-going bell, how sweetly it car ries us upward to purer, nobler and higher thoughts'. We have again to record another death from consumption. Mr. Brin, a graud-son of C. H. Starr, of this place, died last Fri day night; a young man just stepping into manhood, but the Boatman came and car ried him on to the f- rther shore. There was two small panthers killed last evening on the hill west of town. It is strange what brings those prowling fellows from their mountain retreats.' vVe now feel an assurance of a fine crop of fruit as the bloom is fully sheltered by the foliage. We soon expect to report ripe straw berri3. Data. CUJ'zeiss' Hestine". Pursuant to call a citizens' meeting was held at the court house last Monday even iug for the purpose of nominating a ticket to be voted for at the coming municipal election. Mr. E. Allen was choseu chair man, and 0. H. Whitney secretary of the meeting. Nominations were declared in ordfr when the following ticket was placed in order: For Mayor, M. Jacobs; Recorder, W. W. Saunders; Marshal, A. R. Pygall; Treasurer, Isaac Harris; Councilmeu, 1st wari, T. E. Cau thorn, 2nd ward, B. R. Job, 3rd ward, E. Woodward. M. Jacobs, for Mayor was nominated by acclamation. For Recorder the tirst ballot stood W. W. Saunders, 22; 0. S. Hulin, 15; E. Holgate, 10; Blsnk, 3, and Bay U, Second ballot, Saunders 23, Hulin 19, UolgaJt 12, Keady 1 and Blank 2. 3rd ballot Sauuder 31, Hu lin 17,Hoigate 12. St hereupon SanmMra re ceiving a majority of ail the votes cast was declared the nominee for recorder. The first ballot for marshai st od Cameron 21; Pygali 34: Keisay 1 artil Blank 2. Pygall having received a majority ou the firsf ballot was declared the nominee. F.'r treasurer, Isaac Harris was nominated by accliuiatiou. C.-uncilnien, 1st ward, T. E. Cahthorn w, nominated by acclimation. 2nd ward, first baliot, B. R. Job 6, S. A. Hemphill 2, and Cleveland 1. Job delarod the nominee, In the 3d ward E. Woodward a as uomina ted by acclimation. The election promises to be an exciting i one, as much interest is aireaiiy uiaui rested. Another call is out for a citizens meeting. reg irdliss of party, sex or color, for to-night (Friday) for the purpose of nominating a ticket to be voted for. CAM PBKLL. STUMP. At the residence of the b. ides parents on Thursday morning April 9, 1885, Rev. T, F. Campbell, of .Eu gene L'ity, to Miss Mary Stump, of Mou month, Rev. H. M. Waller oiiiciating. Both of the contracting parties are too well known in this section to nee. any praiae from our pen. Prof. Campbell is not only well known in this section, but has almost a national reputation as a Chirstiau scholar and as a public speaker. He has filled many important positions in this state in a manner that has endeared him to all and his name is one of the brighesi and fair est upon the pages of Oregon History. In Miss Stump he has found a help-meet in deed; one Aat can appreciation his effort" and assist him in his grand educational worksyani eaortsr. We only voice the uni versal sentiment of the people of this county ind wherever they are known, when we wish this haypy couple unbounded prosper ity and felicity in the exalted sphere of life which they are called upon to fill. Went Side. Men's furnishing goods at cost, at Whit ney's closing out sale. A Good Spring Tooth Buskeye Broadcast Seeder for sale cheap at Woodcock & Bald win's. Examine the date appearing after your name on the 'Iazette If you are in arrears, remember the printer. Attention farmers; all who will need Binding Wire for the McCormack or Marsh wire binders for season of 1885; are request ed to give us their order by May 1st, as no m re wire is bought than is actually order ed. Woodcock 4 Baldwin. We acknowledged the receipt of an invi tation and complimentary ticket to a g-aud anniversary ball and concert, given under the auspices or the I. O. O. F., at the Me chanics' pavilion, Portland, Oregoa, on Sat urday eveaing, April 25th, 1885. A pleasant social party waa given at the residence of Rev. Joseph Emery, Wednes day evening in honor of Mi38 Ella Lovell and Mrs. Finley, of California, and Miss M. M. Tridges, principal of the art department in the Willamette University, who are vis iting friends and relatives in this city. A Texas editor visited a ball last week, when some one stepped npon his corns. Going home, he wrote: 'While the ladies p.esent formed the most brilliant constel lation this side of the Southern cross or the zone of Orion, the gents were the cloudiest, dallest and stupidest set to be fonnd ontside of a Loudon fog or the Texas Legislature." j COURT PROCEEDINGS. Busna Vista Itemr. Buena Vista, April 15, 1885. Mrs. Sarah Prather is lying rery ill at her father's residence in this city. A. E. Spalding has started a small print ing office in this city. D. W. Melona, of Indepsndenee, paid Buena Vista a flying visit last Tuesday. Messrs. I. N. Davidson and Geo. Feuquey will start for Harney Valley in a f.w days. Quite a number of our farmers attended the stock-breeders meeting at Independence last Saturday. G. S. HSL formerly of this place, but now of Roseburg, is visiting his parents in this city. Dr. Stanleo intends bringing his family here from California ROOD. He has bought A. J. Haler's house and lot in this city. The saloon at this place was robbed last week and mos". of the important good were taken. No clue has yet been discovered as to the one that done the mischief. The grand ball given by the skating club last Friday evening was more than a suc cess. Forty numbers were sold including supper which was furnished by the Cliff House, Chas. Pierce's String Band fur nished the music. Merit. The 3iltt2' Keexratien. Governor Wm. A. Newell, who was re cently at the above reservation en a tour of inspection, has returned to his home at Oiympia. In the Tranneript he says: "The Siletz reservation contains 225,'JOO acres with a population of 637 Indians, who are quite intelligent and much disposed to break up tribal relations and to have land in severalty. Tnay complain that whilst they are held in subjection, and obliged to ask permission to travel from home, they never can become advanced; tiiat they have no rights .'.ud 110 citizenship, which repress es ambiuoii to compete v. un the white people. They cultivate tatfd to the best of their ability, but want land in individual and permanent possession. The agency farm is one of the moat beautiful and fer tile tracts of a thousand acres to be found anywhere. Natural vegitation is rani: and abundant, and the establishment should be n uly, it not quite, selt-supporting. lue reservation lies the Pacific Coast above Yaquina bay, khd bi3 all the advantages ol elimata, fureet, minerals and commerce which attach almost universally to thr.t region." CiosiUsf ovlZ 3a.le. The closing out sle at C. ri. Whitney's is attracting many buyers who are attracted by the very low prices actual cosf for goods. This is a genuine closing out sale and as the stock is a ire!: Ao'leced one and Hrst-class, the people should not fail to im prove the opportunity. ine Cio'hiub. Our new spring stock of men's, youths' and boys' line clothiag have arrived and embrace the latest styles. J. M. Nolan. LIdT OF USFfh&i Remaining unclaimed in the Fostotfice at Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday Apr. 17th, 1885. Persons calling for same will please sav "advertised," giving date of advertisement: Boiling, Dilmar Cleary, John Ld woods, Minnie Johnson, Amanda Kendoll, G. W., Mills, Herbert Springer, J. G., Thompson, Edrod Wilhelm. Peat Curtis, J. L., Christie, Joe Gebbie, John Klein, Fred Mayville, Nsilie Stewart, J. C, Scott, Joseph Thompson. Woi tman, M. S., N. R. Barker, P. M. Fine Lajes a--J Embroideries? Ladies our new stock of fine laces ai d embroideries have Arrived and are wort yonr attention. J. M. Nolan. Is It Not True? There can be no argu meut as to the qu; 'ities essential to a per feet remedy for the ills arising from a dis ordered or inactive comluion oi the Liver. Stomach and Bowels. Everyone will admit that it should be perfectly sate tor old and young of both sexes, at any and all times; that it should be acceptable both to the taste and the stomach; that it should never fall to act promptly and thoroughly yet painless!', and should give strength to those organs. It is now well known- that yrup of i lgs possesses those qualities m a pre eminent degree. Allen & Woodward are agents for this place. Farm tor kaV4. A farm consisting of 480 acres of land, snited for farming and stock raising, and situated in Lane county, Oregon, together with stock, such as horses, cattle, consisting of Oio. 1 much cows, one, two and three year olds, a small band of fine graded sheep, and hogs; also farming implements, all that arc necessary on the place, in good repair, seed and feed, all of which will be sold at a bargain. The quality of the soil is excel lent; adapted to all kinds of cereals, hops, fruits and vegetables, and with plenty of out range for stock. For further informa tion and price and terms of sale, inquire at the Gazette office, a commissioners' COI'RT. Judge J. R. Bryson. Clerk B. W. Wilson. Sheriff, .Sol. Khig. , , I E. H. Hawkins, Commissioners, j (, fi Newton. Thomas Russell relieved from a double assessment amounting to $1300. Report of Oscar Tom, Supervisor ol Road District 42, accepted and allowed $12 for extra work. Claim of Wm. Wyatt, for witness fees at November term, uot allowed. Mary Coyle allowed ijilO for lumber for Road District 28. Alex Lamb allowed, for keeping pauper Abe Mathews, for February and March at $16 per mouth, $32. A. Cauthorn & Sou for Pauper Trimble for March $10. Resignation of James WTatson, Super visor of Road District 37, accepted, and William Walker appointed in his place. George B.yne was appointed Supervisor of Road District 11. Cannau & Gibhu, for meals' of Jurors-, $11.40. H. P. Harris, lumber, $10.40. W. P. Buttertield, cleaning Court House, $6. There was allowed for Jurors at the March Term of Circuit court, $303. 10. For witness in State cases, $9!.G0. For witness in Grand Jury, $1415.80. Jacobs & Neugass allowed $22.55. Geo. M. Porter, $3. Jos. Crigg, $3. John Rickard, $3. Proposed County road near Monroe, dam ages asessed for R. A. Belknap, $100; tor E. A. Saunders, $100. Ordered that peti tionors pay said damages, and matter con tinued till next term. Liquor license granted to A. Wilhelm for one year from August 7, 18S5. Liquor license granted to VI. Schmidt for one year. Road District No. 52 divided, so that 52 now comprises all of the City of Corvallis north of south side M Monroe street, in cluding Kings Valley road east ot thj road ieading to George Taylors, aijdall of Polk county road, south of north end of Dixon creek bridge, and all of Albany road south of north end of bridge across Dixon creek on said road. Road District 54, bounded as follows: By enst end of Monroe street thence along south side of said street to weet line of Cor vallis, thence along west line of Corvallis to the county road leading to Philomath, along said road to include same to west end of bridge across Oak creel:, down Oak creel- to Marys river, down Marys river to bridge to include said bridge ami all that portion of the State road between a -id bridge and south emt of bridge across mill race, thence down Marys river and vViRamette" river to beginning. A. H. Campbell appointed Supervisor of Road District 54. Ezra Dixon excused from serving as Sap ervisorf if Road District ID, and O. M. Frink appointed in his place. Firewood for Court HiWel, se-Jed pre posals to oe hied with County Oievk on or before May 6th 1885. Delinqnl'&S taxes returned by Sheriff amounting to $9,367.18. Double assess ments $12S.S3. Clerk ordered to issue a warrant fur col lection of delinquent tJiVCfl. Petition of citizens for repair of Yaqui: a road, continued till next term. PROBATE BC'HINESS. In the matter of the estate of John Kee sec, deceased, estate settled and closed and administrator rpscharged. Guardianship of Siias E. Culp, final ac counting continued till next term. bstate of ilosweli C. Briggs, order of sale of real estate. Estate of Isaac S. Holirlan, ordered to show cause. Petition of Calviu Stewart, et al, for ro vocation of administrators in the estate of John Stewart, deceased, heard and reserved for further consideration. In the matter of the guardianship of Elizabeth E. Owens, bonds approved. In the matter of the guardianship of Silas E., and Elizabeth Moore, final accounts sett!ed. ' In the matter of the estate of Elizabetn Coyle, decetsed. taking proof of will fixed for May 4th, 1885. Iu the matter of the estate of Stephen King, deceased, motion to strike out an swer of administratrix to citation, sustained and ordered that administratrix pay claiais by the tirst day of next regular term. In the matter of the estate of A. B. Moore, deceased, final settlement ordered for May 9th, 1885. Estate of David Brown, deceased, ordered to 3ell property at private sale. Estate of Isaac Holman, deceased, first semi-annual account filed. DOING SC2INSSS TO STAY. I desire to call the attention of the citi zens cf Corvallis and surrounding country to the fact that I have the largest and best assorted stock of clothing, dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps, fifrnishiug goods, trunks and valiies, crockery and groceries, and in fact all such goods as are usually kept in country steres, that is to be found in Corvallis. That I am gelling them at prices to suit the timea. I am not selling out at cost, nor have I any bankrupt stock; but will sell new .goods lower than ever before offered in this market. Call and convince yourself before buying elsewhere. S. L. Kline, Successor to L. G. Kline & Co. Corvallis, Or., April 9th, 1885. The Oregon Exhibit. The New Orleans Times-Democrat ci ilarch 30, contains (ke following; paragraph relative to the recent a -rival at the exposi tion ot the last car lo..d sent from Oregon, and the display from -tris state: Among the new attractions te the Oregon exhibit is the arrival of a new shipment of fruit and vegetables. Although coming a distance of about 4000 miles at this very late season of the year, the latter days of March, it is in very good condition, which fact speaks volumes for the "keeping" qual ities of the products of Oregon. The apples are of the varieties that ripen in the fall and winter in that state. The pears are of late kinds, and are a very fine and a very tempt ing fruit. The Irish potato display has also been increased by several varieties of large and beautiful specimens of this vegetable, a number of which weigh five pounds ami are tnirteeu inches loug. Therr ig no denv- iug the stat amen that Oregon has one of the best displays of fresh fruit and vege tables now ou exhibition it tle exposition. In additiou to the above, the commissioner of mines, yes.erday opened five boxes of ores, 'omprising gold, silver, copper, iroa and cinnibar, the richness of which shonl I attract the attention of mining men. There are several thousand pounds of rich ores o,i the way that may be expected to arrive' at any time, besides an additional car load of the varied products of the state. Advertising. The object of an advertisement is to bring business to attract customers. One would suppose that this was a self-evident propo sition that only needed to be stated to have its truth perceived. Yet, if we look upon the conduct of business men generally we see they act upon a converse rule. In doll seasons when merchants are doing little the time to advertise presents stself. But busi ness men generally at such seasons discon tinue the advertisemauts they have and say, ' shall advertise in the busy season when mess revives. there is nothiug (torn ; now, so we cant attord it. When the b.oy se ison comes and they are doing all the bu -loess their facilities permit them to do t'. y advertise, At such time advertkine d them no special goo 1. But they feck -.ui printer at men seasons a-rd, no other. The sole object of an advertisement is !o solicit business. Purchasers can be -rttra.' !- ed, woed, won. Men are at all times will ing to buy, but there are occasions w' u they ninst he templed to ' so. These ..m the times when business is dull. The wi -cj m.rcii.iiit at such seasons does not diso.,i tinue his advertising on the contrary, '-a i creases it. J He devises new methods of doing so and reaps the reward according ly. There are a (ew houses in this ci.v hat acton this rule, arid the consequence is that they never know what dull tioiv-s are. They are al vay s crowded al w : si busv. Tiere are other booses viho adver tise only when during these rare seas"'j when business is naturally brisk. The vu sequence is they prai-.tici-.lly throw away their money. Ail the rWt of the0 year thv move aioug iu slow, hnin-driim style, ft seems stn-'ige to us that intelligent m -r-chant? do not lerceive the truth of the a iom tiitt the time to advertise the tim : i o solicit business, is when business is dull. E: . Annou cements'. For City Treasurer. I hereby aunouncrt myself as a candidate for the oiS.-e of City Treasurer, subject t tne decision of the voters at the coiniu city elecrion. ISAAC HARRIS. For City Recorder. I hereby announce myself as a candid for the office of City Recorder, subject the decision of the voters of Corvallis; i the first Monday in May. If elects. . promise the faithful discharge of ray dutie , with profit to myself and interest of the city. KUrrL,ri.l junniWP. I herebv announce mvsalf as candidate for the office of City Recorder at the coming election. C. S. HULIN. ADMiNITRATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance and by virtue of an order ot the County Court, of the Stata of Oreor for Benton County, made on ths 6th da of April, 1S85; it beinj a day of tho roTular April term, 1SS5. of said Court, and duly enured in the Journals of said Court, the undersigned the adnvs trator of the estate of Ilosweli C. Briggs, deceased, will on - Saturday, th fltli liii? of May, 1885, at the hour of two o'clock, p. m, of said day, at the front door .if the Court Honge, in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash in bind, rtl the ngnt, title, Interest and estate which said u caid, at ths time of his death had in and to the following de scribed real property, towit: . The west liali of the noithwist quarter and & west half of the southwest quarter of Section twenty- four (24), Township eleven (11), South of Barlga eight (8), west of the WfBanatta Meridian, in Benton County, State of Oregon, arJd containing one hun dred and sixty (160) acres o' land, t- nay funeral charges, expenses of administration am) claims . gainst said estate Dated this 10th day of April, 1SS5. ANSEL 0. BRIGGS, Administrator of the Estate of Roswell C. Brings, deceased. F30DUCE PRICE CURRENT. Wheat Oats Wool per lb Flour :.':r Ixirrel Bitjon sides ........... Hu.ms Shoulders Laid, 10 ib tius h.eirs Butter, fresh rolls Eirrs, ler doz Apples, screen Dried apples, Plumnier, . aunurieu . Plums, pitless. Pine Shoes. Our new spring stock of ladies', misses' j gTrVTnf2.': and childreus fine shoes have arrived. " green they comprise a large and varied assortment. 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