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VOL. XXII. CORVALLIS, OREGON, SEPTEMBER 25, 1885. NO. 39. Published every Friday Morning BY GAZETTE PUBLISWNli HOUSE. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Payable in Advance.) Per Tear 2 SO Six Months 1 50 1'hree Months 1 00 Single Copies 10c Per Year (when not paid in advonce) 3 00 All notices and advertisements intended for pub ation should he handed in bv noon on Wednesdays Rates of advertising made known on application. TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES, Of the past week Condensed for Convenient Reading. A small revelation ia reported in Guate mala. It is thought the movement has been checked. The Mexican National Railway company is negotiating a loan of 580,000,000 in Lon don and Paris. The security offered is the land grant of the Sanchez grant. The population of eastern Roumelia have rebelled. They seized the governor-fteneral deposed the government and proclaimed a union with Bulgaria. It is generally believ ed in diplomatic circles that Russia arranged the programme of the rising and suggested a union with Bulgaria. Admiral Miot, the French commander in Madagascar, has asked reinforcements, and a, troopship is about to leave Brest for Tam- Atave with a force of 700 men. The French Squadron at Madagascar will be increased raising Admiral Miot's command to 5700 men and seventeen men-of-war. A meeting of anarchists was held at Paris last Sunday in the neighborhood of the bourse. The meeting broke up in a row. Many persons were wounded by shots from .revolvers. The German imperial court of justice has rendered a decision in a suit against the Northern railway, to the effect that German shareholders cannot compel Austrian and Hungarian railways to pay their debentures or coupons in German coin. The international farmers' congress meets at Pesth mi October 3d. The danger to European producers of the competition Of Indian and American wheat will be discuss ed. A decn:e in bankruptcy has been issued in the case or thn Credit Viager Insurance com pany. T lis is the lirst life insurance com pany in France that has failed to meet its engagements. The nominal capital of the company was 5,000,000 francs. Its assets cannot be realized. The French minister of finance has caused to be ascertained in what proportion the coin of other powers in the Latin union is circu lating in Fraucc. The result of the inquiry shows that 10 per cent, of the gold coin age and 28 per cent, of the silver coinage belongs to other powers. United States Minister Cox and Consul general Heap have succeeded in obtaining a revocation of the order expelling American Jews from Jerusalem. Rev. Dr. William Smith has been appoint ed Catholic archbfshop of Edinburgh. Gen. Miles says the troops under his com mand are now in good condition to protect settlers and control the hostiles. Rev. Father Butler of St. Bridget's church, Jersey City, it is thought, has eloped with Miss Mary Brady, a young lady of aliluence. The rainstorm at Galveston has abated. One of the shipwrecked crew of the barge Orient succeeded in getting safely to shore. AH the rest are undoubtedly lost. The New York Tribune thinks it is time to warn the country that the surrender of the administration to the silver men is al most certain. There u now little prospect that the administration will effectively adopt any policy nat within harmony with demands of the silver extremists. - The New York Star says: Plain people like the silver dollars, marketwomcn like them, hack drivers like them, newsboys 'dote on them, and bartenders receive them with delight. The mechanic likes the eigh teen silver dollars which he gets Saturday afternoon. He is not distressed by the weight of them. Newspaper publishers like them. The Star would sell its whole edition, including its cat, for silver dollars. The health officers are making every effort to discover the source of the sadden out break of several cases of smallpox in a Grani street tenement, New York City and to stop it before it gains much headway. The number of smallpox cases in St. Henri, Canada, is increasing. A large per centage of persons met on the streets of the village are freshly pock-marked, and noth ing is done to check the disease. The dis ease has made its appearance at Iberville, this province. At a meeting in St. Joseph parish it was stated that the disease hail spread to an alarming extent. Confiscation of the Las Cruses silver mines in the Carmine mountains in Mexico by Mexican troops, npon a trumped up miner's claim of Mexican sergeaut against the Am erican owners occured recently. These Are the same miners whose discovery led to such excitement about six months ago and which yielded 107 ounces of silver to the ton. The Canadian Pacific railroad claim that they have been defrauded to the extent of half a million dollars in consequence of in correctly measuring the work. There was received at the treasurydepart mnt last Monday, for redemption, a pack age of about $100,000 in United States notes which are badly mutilated and almost be yond recognition. It is said the owner, an Ohio farmer, had burried the notes in the earth in preference to placing them in a bank or other depository. President Cleveland is said to have made himself very unpopular with the Mugwump and civil service reform dndee by appointing Collector Hedden who was named bv a Mi. Thompson v. ho had a bargain with Hedden that of the $12,000 salary for the collector ship and the fees and perquisites which make the office worth twice as much or $24, 000 per year should keep $7,500 and the rest should be turned over to Thompson. have been a terror to their neighbors for years. Constable Perry Chapman, assisted by George Bradley and W. Aiusley went to the place of the desperadoes last Saturday with an execution and attempted to serve it when the whole Aldrich family opened fire on the officer and his assistants wounding Bradley so badly that bis arm was ampu tated in consequence; Ainsley was slightly wouned when they left the desperadoes. The Sheriff and four officers went to arrest them and after being held off from the house for four hours succeeded in arresting them and lodging them in jail. Repealed shocks of earthquake were felt in Benevento. Italy, Monday, causing a panic among the inhabitants, many of whom fled from the town. A large portion of the pop ulace it camping out in anticipation of fur ther shocks, Frank J. Ballinger city edit r of the San Francisco Call died in that city last Monday. The quarters of Chinese workmen at the Biack Diamond mines in Washington ter ritory who had been discharged were visited Thompson was directed by the President to; last Sunday might by a mob armed with name the man and so he did under such a bargain with him. During last Monday Levi P. Morton and rifles disguised with sacks drawn over their eyes. The Chinamen lied in haste when had gained. Under the shadow of that grand name we meet here to-day, to renew onr fidelity to the principles for which he fought and to fight it ourselves on that line, until the leaves fall in November." applause. Before adjourning until the fol lowing morning one ballot was taken for governor with the following result; Daven port 10.5, Carr 205, Morton 42, Seward 57, Swinbourne 32, Lowe 16, Warren 137, Drexel 37, Bliss 53, Cornell 4, Evarts 1, Starin 1, Charles Andrews 1. Whole num ber of votes cast, 691. their houses were soon burned. A conven- Cornelius Bliss were taking the lead for the ! tion, to consist of delegates from all parts of nomination for governor among the dele- j the Puget sound country, has been called to gates to the New York State convention, meet at Seattle on September 2b, to devi3e It appeared like New York county held the ! means of ridding the country of Chinamen. Best MjgHiwaY) key to the result, Edward Stevens Sanborn about a year be fore his recent death completed the erection of a fine edifice for a seminary in the town of Kingston, New York, which was one of I eut says, there is no longer any possibility the tine-t and most convenient buildings of doubt that Ludwig the Second, king of for the purpose in the state. Since his i Bavaria, is hopelessly mad. While they are about it just as well devise means of ridding the country of people who engage in mobs. The New York Sun's London correspond death facts ascertained in the settlement of his estate proves him to have been exten sively engaged in the keeping of brothels in Boston and Julia Ann Hilton who presented the library for the institution is also said to be the Mistress of a brothel. The rain at New Orleans fell almost con stantly from late Friday to Sunday night. Much damage was being done by rains up to last Sunday to the cotton crops in the Red and Mississippi river valleys. The rice crop through Louisiana has been damaged more or less by recent rains. A row occured last Sunday among differ ent factions of St. Hedgweigs Polish Church Society, at Milwaukee where a uumler were seriously cut with knives, wounded with stones and clubs and otherwise. James Nolan, a miner in the new Granite creek mines, British Columbia, was mur dered by a cowboy Wedneseay. The civil cervice reform association of New York, George W. Curtis, chairman, has censured Collector Hdden for certain recent appointments. There is talk of another transcontinental line into San Francisco, to be controlled by the Burlington and the Northwestern roads. Representative Warner has completed the draft of the compromise silver bill that he intends to present to congress when it asem bles. Telegraph operators have asked the Western Union Company to employ extra operators to work on extra time instead of requiring the regular operator to perform the extra time, which was adopted by the company. The president has appointed Authony J. . Zeberger to be collector of customs of Chi cago. John Russell Young denies that Maukay is about to buy the N e w- Vork Herald and install him as editor. The family of Wm. Tallmedge, of lies Moines, have fallen heir to an estate of $15, 000,000 in England. All communication between Turkey and Bulgaria has been cut oS. Turkey has stopped the issue of railway tickets for points beyond Adrianople. Liberal electioneering agents who have returned from provincial tours of iiiquiry re port that they foiuul a surprising amouut of political intelligence and information among newly organize 1 liberals in the midland counties. These new voters, it is reported, generally appreciate their new political re spoil si Li li ties, have clear views regarding the political principles at issue between the two great parties, particularly those relating to the land question, and entertain no bitter feebngs against owners as such. It is even said that where there is strong opposition among laborers to the continuance of the established church the opposition is one of principle, and finds no personal vent against the clergy as state pensioners. Prince Alexander has issued a proclama tion, announcing that in accordance with the wishes of the entire populace he resumed sovereignty over the two proviuces of North and South Bulgaria. Measures will be ta ken to preserve peace, and all who oppose the new government will be severely pnn ished. The Turkish and Greek portion of the inhabitants have thanked the govern meiit here for having taken measures tor their defense, and have offered their ser vices in resisting Turkish invasion. AURor Aldrich his wife, son about 2() The markets for securities at the stock exchange London on Tuesday was flat. It is stated at the railroad offices in San Francisco that there are now over 1000 men employed on the extension of the California & Oregon railroad. It i3 stated it the land office at Washing ton, D. C, that the action taken some time ago by Commissioner Sparks, revoking cer tain alleged illegal contracts for surveys of public lands under what is known as the de posit system, and in suspending accounts under similar contracts because of various irregularities, and for the purpose of ascer taining by field examinations whethct the field surveys have been properly or actually executed, brought to the front the bank of Nevada and other banks in San Francisco, as parties claiming intere st in accounts, by virtue of loans made to surveying contract ors, and representatives of the banks are now here urging the payment of such ac counts; to protect themselves against loss, The commissioner does not recognize the banks as having any legal or equitable claims against the government, or right to inter vene between accounting officers of the land department and their olliciul duties. An nual appropriations by congress for survey iug public lands hove been $300,000 to $400, 000,and$600,090,000has been deposited since 1870 by individuals. It is the opinion of the commissioner that the practice of San Francisco banks of advancing money on sur veying contracts, which it is said has grown up within ten years, and extended so as to include contracts in various states and ter ritories, and which are now urged as equit able consideration, cannot be regarded as in the interest of public service. At the New York republican convention Senator Warner Miller was agreed upon for temporary chairman. In his address, he ad vocated rigid adherence to the protection of American industries and American labor. Says he when we turned over to the opposi tion the civil service of the government no better civil service existed .under the sun. Referring to the political complexion of the southern states, the speaker maintained that throughout the length and breadth of that land there was not to be found a single government which holds the reins of govern ment by the will of the people. Republi cans, he said, to prove this statement, only asked for a fair field and a fair tight. Con tinuing, in reference to alleged illegal bal loting iu the S uth, the speaker said men who have managed the polls in that section would not continue to do the work without pay. Upon the question of the civil service of the government Miller said tbe ri publi can party had put the law into practical use, and were committed to it, He would sug gest, however that civil service commissions be at once summoned together, and direced to add a clause providing that "all jail birds and ex-convicts" are forbidden to hold office. This, he thought, would re lieve the president of the United States. He closed by predicting victory in Novem ber next. Hon. James W. Honsted was selected as permanent chairman, who took his seat amid great applause and among other things he spoke briefly as follows; He spoke briefly, and among other things he said that "honest money .and an honest ballot, an honest count and protection to every form of American industry will be forever the cardinal doctrines of the republi can party, applause We stand to-day on hallowed ground. On yonder mountain, in sight of that historic battle hill, where IN THE WOELD. OUR LL STOCK IS NOW FLETE DEPARTMENTS. Fine Dress Goods and Silks, Fine Plushes, Velvets, and Brocades. Full Line Flannels and Domestics, Table Linens, Towels, Napkins. m Mccormick twine binders, S 1 ? 'CHAMPION TWINE BINDERS, 1 I I jjCHAMPION MOWERS and REAPERS! BUFFALO PITT'SjrHRESHERS, 1 TRACTION STEAM ENGINES, f i -HAINES' HEADERS, f I 1 HAY RAKES and FORKS, j BAIN WAGONS. i A Nice Line of Spring Wagons AND Hacks. Eil AND years of Kge and two other children who the Continental soldiers won a victory that live about eight milas from Iona, Mich., made a nation, died the great captain who, and a mile east of Collins Station, on the ' by his great prowess and his skill, saved Detroit, Lansing and Northern railroad for all time what the Continental soldiers Elegant Cloaks, Wraps and Shawls. Corsets, Hosiery and Gloves, Ladies', Misses' and Children's Shoes. Ladies' Fine Furnishing Goods. Full line Clothing all grades For Men, Boys, Youths and Children. Complete Line Men's Furnishing Goods. Overcoats for Men, Boys, Youths and Children. Full Line A 1 Boots and Shoes, A splendid Line of Hats and Caps, liubber and Oil Clothing, i Duck Clothing and Blankets. All at Portland prices for CASH only. Mill Machinery. Rubber and Leather BELTING, Correspondence Solicited. Catalogues Furnished on Application Corvallis, Or. Remember this is a well bought stock. Bought by a careful painstaking buyer. Bought by an experienced judge of values. Bought on its merits as to beauty, style and Quality, and above all Bought Low. BOUGHT EXTREMELY LOW. Therefore come right in ! Close up the sales! Get the Bargains ! Every A rticle Marked in Plain Figures. qxe mMT A mm Corvallis, Oregon. AE. 1885.' To the Farmers of Benton and Linn Counties I desire te remind you of the fact that I am still in the Warehouse business at my old stand, and call your attention to the following reasons why I think it will be to your interest to store your grain with me: 1st. Because the 0. R R. R. Company intend putting a side track to the river, ttum giving us a chance to de;tl with Irian Francisco buyers at higher prices. 2nd. " I am in a position to take advantage of competition among the different lines of transportation on the river, and secure the very lowest freight rates. 3rd. I have had twelve years experience in the wheat bnsiness, and can get as much for your grain as any body else. Sacks always on hand. Thanking you for liberal support iu the past,I respectfully request all myo!d custom ers to continue their patronage, ami ask all new meu to call and see me before engaging elsewhere. I shall make it my duty, as well as pleasure, to do a straightforward business JAS. A. CAUTHORN, ' Corvallis, Or., July 15, '85. D.C.ROSE, A. W. ROSE. ROSE BRO'S. Manufacturer of and Dealer in Domestic Keywest and Havana Cigars. Wholesale and Retail. Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos and Smok'jr's articles generally, Also just received a fine lot of POCKET CUTLERY. No Chinese labor employed. CORVALLIS, - OREGON M JSC EL L A VEO US CA RDS. M. S, WOODCOCK, A.ttorriev " at - Law, Corvallis, - - Oregon. J- R BALDWIN. Attorney at Law. Will practice in all the Courts in the atari Collections promptly attended to (Offices East side Main street.) Corvallis, - - Oregon. REMOVAL I wish to call the attention of my patrons to the fact that I have moved my Harness Shop from my old stand to the -shop on Main street formerly occupied by Cameron Bro's. I shall carry a good line of harness and sad dles, and by honest work and fair dealing endeavor to merit a share of your patronage N. P. BRiCCS. g)fij AUNDBYI GENE LEE, Proprietor. CORVALLIS, - OREGON (Opposite H. E. Harris' Grower' Store.) Washing, Irorinr. PoJxhlng and Fluting doae to order and at Reasonable JPrices. Cxzt THIS OUT, and return to Thy Gazette Publishing House with in onicr lot S any amount of Job Printing:, fetich a Bill or j Letter Heads, Invitations, Calling and Uostoesi If, Cords, Programmes, liall Tickets, .Note, Oraei and Receipt ttooks, Circulars, Label, Bbippinj Tags, Postern, or any class of Job Printing Prices as low as Good Work can be done toi y INCBNT HOUSE. D. S. CURTIS, Proprietor. The best dollar a day House in the city. CORVALLIS, - OREGON J. B. Lee, 1L D. G. R Eaua, M. D. LEE & FABR Y, IPhvsicians, Surgeons And Accouchers. Corvallis, - - Oregon. 20-31tf Real Estate Agency. A. P. Gaines. Real Estate, Employment and Collection Agency. Susiness Solicited. References Given- OFFICE. First door south of FUhttr's Brick, main CORVALLIS OREO ON