News Summary.
Blue Kirer Mining Metes.
A Chinese girl at Portland aged 19
years attempted suicide last week.
W. S. Ladd's box factory at the foot
of L. street, in East Portland, will be
finished, according to contract, by Sep
tember 1st.
The bark Isabel arrived Thursday o'
last week at Tacoma from China and
Japan with 30,000 half chests ot tea,
aggregating nearly 2,ooq,ooo pounds.
The Brownsville woolen mills have
just received and are putting up two
magnificent Crompton looms, from the
manufactory of John Crompton, at j "g
Worcester, Massachusetts.
The saw mill located on the eastern
edge of Howell prairie, near the farm
of Mrs. E. Smith, near Salem, was
burned to the ground Thursday morn
ing f last week, loss three to feur
thousand dollars.
Two sons of Cornealius Vanderbilt
are amateur printers. In their father's
Fifth avenue dwelling they have a
room devoted to the craft, with presses,
cases, type and other materials used
in printing a neat little paper called
the Comet.
A Stayton crrespondent of the
From the Eugene Guard.
Several prospecting parties are ii
the section,
A number of placerelaims have beer,
located in the district.
Three men from Linn county passe
through Engene for the mines h
Wednesday.
Him, the Chinaman, has discover
1 ledge where th crop ings assay
jold and $2 silver to the ton.
The Cochin Jan.-i m-vintxr. par'
took along with them some minir,
tools i;iJ pryjiJ sjmj pr-s;Je.-
fhe rock fvom the le 1 es discover
by F. B. Mas ra and P. F. Castlema
of Portland, ar,- said to have assaye
fairly rich.
A large nnmber of our citizens ar.
catching the mining fever, and we a
looking for a number to start for Blue
river a.iy day.
About twen;y-five Chinarr.en art
sluicing at the mouth of Simons creel
on Blue rivr. It is said they arc
making good .vaes. They have now
been at work nearly two months.
The quartz L-ljos ir oi ted about
forty miles eat of Tri tj i;
a eood nu'Oi roi I b within four mil
Albany Democrat says: The wheat of tnj m;nei; the '.nhr.: f'; 1 way
yield is very fine. Whit Crawford has jte r0ah, but it is sai I a wajon ro id
just harvested a field of seventy acres Can c oon3trjcted at a moJ.race cost
that made an average o.
bushels
right into the mini lg region.
per acre. 1 nirty acres maue an aver- f j,. p B.Mason and Mr.rlj::a len
age of 41 bushels per acre. ' for t(1; mines Friday morn.ng. They
W. B. Keen, of North Yamhill, in- took with them a pr j; T.'.:tinj quartz
forms die "Reporter" that fbld mice crusher that will pulverize 15
destroyed some wheat on his farm, pounds of ore per day, besides all nc.
Several years ago field mice were very essary appliances' for quartz prospect -troublesome
in some parts of the Wil- ;ng. Tiie machine and outfit will be
lamette valley. One winter they were packed in on horses,
drowned out under a fall of snow. 1 The main leljes discove ,d art
Mrs. J. D. Foultz liv.n on the about two feet widi at the top and can
second floor of a flat in Portand on at- be traced for miles in length. VVe
tempting to gain an entrance through have sein sow- rock that cams oat of
a window, because her little . girl had the ledges about four feet from
gone away and locked the door fella surface, and free gold miv -
distance of forty feet to the ground plainly in it with the naked eye.
dislocating both ankles and her right said to assay richly. Claims
Locators, L Sy-Cdb.-rt
and J. W.
shoulder.
A correspondent at Airlie says: Far
mers are getting along nicely with har
vesting in this neighborhood. Quite a
number have finished threshing their
fill grim, and many others will finish
the oming week. Judging from what
has been threshed we think twenty
five bushels will be an average yield
for fail wheat. Spring grain will fall
consiueraun ueiow mis. : , r .a t ,j.
I Southern Cross, Golden (jate ledge,
A fe.v days ago the body of Gad jrst extension Oliver Goodfellow and
Ha;iwood was found in his cabin near John M. Davis.
the month of the Little Salmon, about j Tidal Wave, Treasurer ledge, first
twenty-five miles up Snake river from extension north John Giehter and
the
seen
It is
have
been taken on the ledges for about
one mile.
The following are the ledges that
have thus far been recorded in the
County clerit'i oliiee, in th.- B'al river
district:
Treasurer lei
niour, "Richard
Downer.
Golden Gite lsdje L. Seymour,
Richard Gilbert and J. W. Downer.
1. MONTGOMERY.
Livery, Feed and Sale
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Tew barn, new buggies, carriages,
and every thing else new and
first-class in all respects.
Spssa! Attsatiaa &m Trmsisnt Stock.
Good Saddle Horses.
Prices Heason..ble.
.(Second Street.)
CORVALLIS, OREGON.
D. C. ROSE, A. W. ROSE.
ROSE B837S.
Munut u nr 1 sf and Dfeiiler in
Domestic Keywest and Havana
Cigars.
Wholesale and Retail.
Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos
and Smoker's articles generally,
Also;ust received ft fine lot of
P X'KET CTJTLE-iY.
No Chinese latior employed.
CORVALLIS, - OREGON
AT
J. W. HANSON'S.
Clothing arid. Tailoring
Emrjormm,
You can find the latest styles of ready made
clothing, also the finest
Pants Patterns ard Suitings
Ever brought to Corvallis.
HEADY MADE CLOTHING
PhESSEJ TO ORDER.
Constantly on hand a full linp of
Furnishing Goods, Underwear,
Shirts, Neckties, &c, &c
CALL AND EXAMINE MY STOCK.
No trouble to show goods.
Two doors South of Will Bro.'s.
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AZETTE
As in the past, will continue to be the Faithful Exponent of the
:Best Interests of Benton County and the
State at Laige.
It will faithfully and fearlessly warn the people of wrong, impo-
sition or apprc aching danger where the public is interested, never
i fearing to publish the truth at all times, but will endeavor to always
Work done to ord iron short notice and at ignore all unpleasant personalities which are of no public interest or
reasonable rates.
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SUBSCRIPTION, $2.50 per year in advance.
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Real Estate Agency!
CRVALLI3 mJ
WOODCOCK & BALDWIN S !
Daniel Suttle.
Second extension. Treasurer ledge
J. W. Tavlor. lames Fountain,
Elvraid Deepms, C.
Kual Estate Aleuts, will buy, sel.', or
lease farms or farm property on
commission.
AGRICULTURAL
THE
Hon with agents in Portland, amt Ixsinsj ful
ly acquainted with real property in Benton
county, we feel assured of giving entire sat
tsfactuiu to all who nwy favor us with their
patrnnae. G. A. Waguoser,
20-tyl T. J. Buford,
JOHN likXSAY.
E. KOLGATE.
Notary Public.
Asotin. From appearances it was con
cluded that Hipwood died from an
attack of bleeding at the luns. He
was a brother of James Hapwood of M. A. FJuin
Woodville, Jackson county, a single ! Besette.
man about 4S years of age, and pos
sessed of a good ranch and consider
able live stock.
I Tr.:.' 1 C R ITnVin Tr T C H tn ' to cijuvevancinjf, ueirutiatin loan;, buying, sel!
The Portland Dlllv News savs: ! ronjatlt, S O. iaKin, jr., I VI. ncn- a,jd leati-ns ..,, e,at, and general agency husin
Got ien Gate, first extension -Jas.
O'Brien, G. C. Claik, Thos. Shiume,
Gxr wur...,, pJtor r"iirrin 4 nri i' ! colkiut claim-, atpundt the Government at Washin?tm.
. M. Whitney, 1 eter CUrnn, Anay alte. anT.tkrv nnnHcwUlvira strict atteaUoi
KELSAY & HOLGATE
Attorneys - at - Law.
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DEPARTMENT IS SUPPLIED WITH THE
Prompt attention given to business intrusted to on.
care in all tiic Courts of the .State. Demand collected
with ur vv thout action anvwhere in the U. S Wil
selling
t:ss.
Joseph Taylor, of Ohio, offers for
$10,000 to let himself float overNiagara
falls
The McCoy warehouse com menced
receiving grain Monday at the rate of
1590 bushels per day.
(A pictue of Joan of Arc.) A little
He will return about August j peasant maiden, dour? lowly service in
thi cottage hone at H Tiren; a mail
clad maiden, leading forth her soldiers
backing for his road and the extension ' from the gates of Orients; two faithful
proposed to Boise City. I. T., to con- i feet on fagots at Rouen; a radiant
nect with the Chicago and North- ! face uplifted to the beckoning skies;
backed bv the heaviest eaidtaKsts of the State.
Onice in iiurnett'fl new brii k, first door at head oi
stairs.
itf 17tf KELSAY k HOLGATE.
For Sale!
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During the week the Oregon Stite ancKs, jon,i u.aj ujnti, rv. rcpiuu ,BUMe0wpptoyolUww-t,WtaH,iinB. eompy
D iiry C mmissioner has caused the ar- ! Treasurer mine, first oxtensien 1 .
' rest of several dairymen, who have i G- Hendricks, E. Semrar, John Gil
been feeding brewerv wastes (com- i b-rt' Frank taaxs, Ls-wis Segainn,
monly called malt). The Commis-! Jame ; Mrrel!, J. P. GUI, G L. O'Brien,
oinar nmnrkann tn tact, ll.o nupcnn oc I S. B. Eakill, Jr., S G. Clark.
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to its hsalthfulness of this food, and
will put some dairymen on trial to
draw out evidence on this important
subject.
William M. Hoag, manager of the
Oregon Pacific Railway, is in New
York, it is understood, on business in
relation to that road, says the Portland
News,
15th. Mr. Hoag's business is un
doubtedly to secure more financial
western,upon which work will probably
be begun in the fall.
Prof. Thos. Condon, of the State
University, left home last Tuesday
afternoon for the Coquille and coast
county in Southern Oregon, says the
Eugene Journal. He will make a ge
ological survey and examination of the
coast mountains and country along the
coast about as far south as the southern
boundery of the State, and thence in
an easterly direction until he meets
the geological survey he made last
summer through Jackson and we;t
into Josephine county. This is a veiy
important work, me which the peo le
of Oregon are deeply interested. Prof.
Condon has no more interest in it
than any other citizen, bat he gener
ensly devotes all his spare time eaci
year during the summer vacation o
the University making new discoverie;
in the geology of Oregon.
a crucifix upheld in shriveling, flame
kissed hands; a wreath of sm jke for a
pall, a heap of ashes, and a f ranchised
soul.
Three miners from Linn county lefi
for the mines on Blue river, 33 miles
east of Eugene, last Wednesday, Says
the G-iard. A couple of th.nn already
have cl iims and go to vvjrc thi samj,
while the third intends locating a claim.
We learn thit several mining cliims in
that section have ban recorded in the
County Clerk's office.
"How is it, my friend, that ym
never buy - your goods from me? I
have been in the business nearly a
year, and y iu have never yet patron
ized me." "well, John, you see that
I am very sensitive." '-What has that
to do with it?" "A great deal Yoj
never advertise, and I haven't the
cheek to go where I'm not invited."
Ex.
A Good Business Location,
With a number one Store House
24x70 ft., with house attached
suitable for a small family.
Situated in the center of the
City of Philomath.
And a gorl shipping point
ON TIIE O. P. E. E.
Fur further particulars enquire of Wt
ALLEN, Philomath Oregon.
IF. C. Crawford,
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r7-EEP$ CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE
i. assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc.
U kinds of reiairinicr done on short notice, and aK
vork warranted. I8:.'fcl-yl
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OF ALL KCKDS AT
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BROUGHT BY THEM
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FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE
New Jewelry Store.
C. W. Smith,
A practical Jewsler and Watch-maker has located
ii Waggoner & Buford's real estate office, Corvallis.
special attention riven to repairing fine chronometer
vatertes. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices to suit
;he times. A fine stock of watcher, clocks and jewel
y constantly on hand. 2i-51t:
f. m. mis 1
V.ttorneyat Law.
?ire Ins trancea I pecialt .
Money Loaned on Good Security.
DIRECT FROM
Eastern and St. Louis
FOUNDRIES.
MANUFACTURERS OF
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AND PLUMBING A SPECIALTY,
AND IS PREPARED TO DO
In the latest styles and at prices but little more than the cost of
labor and material, on short notice. We are constantly turning out
at prices which defy competition, the nicest designs of
Letter heads,
Bill heads,
Envelopes,
Visiting cards,
Business cards,
Programs,
W Ball tickets, '
Note books,
For Samples and pr ces, address
Order books,
Receipt books,
Postors,
Druggists labels,
Gnninisd or
Ungummtd,
Legal blacks,
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