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About The Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1888)
1Ba"W BwmmwmBmBBaBmwmaaBBBBM r ABOUT THE ALSEA "COUNTRY. The folIwing article, headed "Alsea Valley," is taken from the Lebanon Express of Lebanon, Linn caunty, dated Oct. 12th, and it is concerning a valley in Benton county: "This valley is about twenty miles west of this place. The first settlements were made in the year 185-1; and the emigrants entered the valley en pack mules, and for several years this was the only means of ingress or egres; now they have a real good wagon road from Philomath that crosses the Coast range mountains just south of Mary's peak. The denizens of this vaUey are a kind, hospitable people, and considering their isola tion from the outside world, they are well informed and take a lively interest in all matters of public interest both in church and state. They speak of all the world as "on fie outside," and regard them selves as the very center of civil ization. The valley proper begins about six miles from the summit of the Coast range, at the confluence of the Alsea proper and Rugels creek, at which place there is a saw mill, planing mill and grist mill. Four miles below and directly west of lJiese mills is the postoffice and a general merchandise store con ducted by Moses Brothers. These are enterprising, reliable and courteous young men who well de serve to succeed. One mile still further west of the store is the saw mill and flouring mills of the Chandler Brothers, who also run a blacksmith and wood shop. These constitute all the public enterprises in the valley, and the settlements only extend some five miles below this, from which point there is no other way but a trail to tide water, which is not less than twenty miles. The county of Benton is aiding the citizens to open a good wagon road to the coast, and they hope to have it completed next summer. This will then be the best route for health and pleasure seekers of Linn county going to the coast. Opposite the postoffice, and run ning direct north, is the South Alsea river, that unites here with the main river. The valley on tin's stream for some three miles back south is much wider than the main valley. This entire valley is about one mile wide on an aver age, with gradual sloping hills that a-fibrd fine grazing land. The en tire population of all this section is about seventy families. There are yet a good many quarter sec tions of land, some of it very fine, Htill open for actual settlers, and emigrants or anyone else wanting a desirable home would do well to visit this section. Last June Rev. B. H. Baker held a protracted meeting here, which resulted in organizing a Cumber land Presbyterian church of forty seven members. This church is now building an elegant house of worship near the postoffice. There are three good schools in this val ley, two of which are open six months in the year and the other nine months. These schools are uuder the management of compe tent teachers, and so far as we could learn, are giving entire sat isfaction. After the fall rains, the salmon sport and spawn in thf A ea and all its little tributai " . The na tives and many otl ers kill and catch a great many ana salt 'and pack them up in barrels and boxes for winter use. If any of our friends have leisure time and are lohd of this kind of sport, we would recommend this favorite resort." ALLEGED t' ACTS. WHAT CAUSES TYPHOID. AX ESSENTIAL FEATURE. Among the recent applications for patents is one for a "cigar-selling machine," which drops a "Ha vana," clips the end off, and ex poses a match and a piece of sand paper whenever a nickel is dropped into a slit in the side of the ma chine. The patent office has de cided not to grant a patent until the inventor attaches a contrivance to his machine that wili also produce an automation that will grab the nickle oigar and go to the end of a pier and smoke it. NOT HER MATCH. Boston has invested nearly $50, 000,000 in copper mines: The Suez canal takes in about $1,000,000 a month in tolls. It is said that 30,000,000 trees have been planted in Kansas this year. Ghent, Belgium, has the biggest cannon. Its bore is 2f feet in di ameter. There are 2,300 miles of mains for conveying natural gas in this country. Great Britain mines 16,000,000 tons or iron per year, nd imports 3,000,000 tons. The state of Sonora, Mexico, levies a tax of $2 on every baby born witHin its limits. Indianapolis claims that hers was the first union railroad depot. It was erected in 1852. Texas is putting down arlesian wells, one of which is to yield a million gallons per day. A conservative estimate is that 7,000,000 gallons of alcohol are used in the arts annually. The probable cost of the Nica ragua canal is put at between $40. 000,000 and $50,000,000. It is a fact that will astonish a great many people that cigar smok ing is on the decline in this city. N. Y. Ex. This is the season of the year when waste baskets are filled with circulars, which cost more than an advertisement. An immigrant who landed at Castle Garden, New York, lately, had with him a trunk made in Germany in 1(5G7. The prisons of the United States are reported to have nearly sixty thousand inmates, only five thous and of .whom are women. Mrs. Crane Washington, a color ed woman living near Charleston. S. C, has given birth to five chil dren during the past year. The kitchen and dining room of the new Midland hotel, at Kansas City, are located on the eighth flooi and reached by six elevators. The latest definition of a strong minded person is one who can read the advertisement of a patent med icine and yet not have the disease. Some genius has discovered the difference between an apple and a pretty girl. One you squeeze to get cider, and the other you get 'side her to squeeze. A Kentucky girl measures seven feet three inches around the waist, three feet six inches around the arm, and weighs 672 ponnds. It has been suggested that this may be Col. Watterson's "Star-Eyed God dess of Reform," grown fat under the protective tariff. Jeweler's Weekly "Darling," he said, "your eyes are as bright as diamonds, your teeth as white as pearls, your lips as red as rubies, and and " "Yes George." -she replied sweetly, "and you are as green as an emerald." Then George went out into the jet black night. HOW IT PAIS. The typhoid fever, it has been ascertained by scientists, is gener ally caused by the existence in the water used for domestic purposes of minute animalculae, which are visible only by the aid of the most powerful magnifying glass. It, has been proven that these microbes are generated by contact with sew age products, and are taken into the system through the use of such water, passing from the digestive system to the circulating system ol the human body and multiplying in such enormous numbers as to change the character of the blood and bring on the dangerous and contagious diseases known as ty phoid fever, diphtheria, etc. These are facts accepted generally by the medical fraternity, and nvy be termed scientific in their ch;i; acter. The life and habits of these microbes have been studied by era inent practioneers, and it has bees ascertained that they can be and are destroyed by boiling the watei containing them at the highest temperature, this process rendering it perfectly innocous and healthy. In many cities where the water supply is taken from the rivers sub ject to pollution, or from springs of doubtful character, a great many people resort to boiling all of the water used in their households. The trouble of this is something, of course, and tl.e water so heakd lacks the life and vigor of fresh spring water, but this difference is not perceptible or disagreeable after a little use. The typhoid poison is effectually removed by kilting' the fungus life which sew erage water has imparted to it. DECEIVING LADY C JSTOMERS. Irascible wife to husband You t& no match for me sir. Husband ( weakly ) If lam not my dear, why do you always want to scratch me? An exchange gives the following interesting base ball facts, and as well points to a moral which Pa cific Coast people generally may well consider seriously: "It is stated that the eight ball clubs in the organization known at the Na tional league have made profits this year aggregating nearly $390, 000, while the eight clubs in the American association have prob ably failed to clear $50,000 all told. Several of them have lost money. The clubs in the first organization play ho games on Sunday, while those of the second have relied on SunTlay games for a large share 6i their support. The League clubs, also, have been more expensive than those of the association. If this does not mean that respect for religious scruples of the best ele ment of every community pays. in sporting matters as in other things,' then we do not know what its significance is." Children Cry for They do say that sales-people in shoe stores have a unique way of deceiving lady customers. Their method is to lay aside a pair of shoes to which trivial objections had been made and bring forth others, which are tried on without success. Then the sales-person suddenly remembers that a few hours previous there arrived a case of sample shoes which have not yet been put upon the market. Alter a few moments spent in another part of (he establishment the at tendant comes forth with the fin-t pair of shoes condemned, done up in an elegant box. which is un wrapped with due ceremony, and the shoes held before the custom er's eyes in a way that is both tempting and convincing. "That is a new style," says the salesper son, "and one that will become popular." "Have none of them been sold yet?" asks the customer. "No, madam, let me try this one on you. Ah, that's your fit and gives your foot an uncommonly pretty look!" Nine times out ot ten the trick does the work, and the cus tomer maks the purchase, all un conscious of the fact that she lias a shoe which has been in the store probably for months, ;:nd to which she took exceptions bui a short time before. It may If- very wicked to deceive the ladies in this kind of style, but the seller ea-es his conscience by declaring that it is a deception which has done no harm while it aided him to make a sale. Philadelphia Bulletin. A VERY REMARKABLE DIFFERENCE. When doctors disagree who shall decide? A bit of enterprise on the part of the Boston Globe discloses a remarkable difference of opinion anions the physicians of that ciiy. A reporter, in perfect health, vis ited ten prominent Boston doctr rs and stated non-existent sympton s and requested a diagnosis. Th man's appearance piysically wa perfect. But notwithstanding thi. , each doctor diagnosed the case in a different way, and each doctor gave the imaginary invalid a different prescription. The diagnoses and prescriptions, together with the in terview with each doctor and a statement as to the reporter's ele gant health, were published in the Globe. '. Fresh canities at M ittoon & Johnson's. Pitcher's Castona. THE OISL'! Brilliant Durable Economical Are Diamond Dyes. They excel all others hi Strength, Purity and Fastness. None others are just as good. Beware of imitations they are made of cheap and inferior materials and give poor, weak, crocky colors. 36 colors ; 10 cents each. Send pntl for Dye Book. Sample Card, dir-ctiom for coloring Pholos., making ihe finest Inkoi Bluing (10 cts a quart), etc. Soid by Druggists or by WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO., Burlington, Vt. For Gilding or Bronzing Fancy Articles, USE DIAMOND PAINTS. Gold, Silver. Bronze, Copper. Only 10 Cent'. 4?" , f CELERY j COMPOUND CURES I PROOFS "Paine's Celery Cora NOlirSlISriSl pound cured my ncrv- ous sick headaches." im Mrs. L. A. Bkfntner, -, Kan Jacinto, Cal. Nervous irr r t . . "After using six bot- PrOStrat.On ties of Celery M mmmm mm m m Compound, I am cured of rheumatism." Rheumatism sgSfc f "It has done me more KjclnOy good for kidney disease than any other medi Di SOP SOS cine." Geo. Abbott, Sioux City, Iowa. .Nr "Paine's Celery Com pound has been of great AJI I Ivor benefit lor torpid liver, Mil HVOl indigestion, and bilious- Disorders 3BC- I Udall, Qubcpccj Vt. REAL ESTATE- CITY F HIGHLAND. Organs, Pianos, -MUSICAL GOODS.- Sewing Ma- - chines. Sewing Machine Oil, Net dies', an Attachment?. Etc.. Go to J. WM. WILL. Sole Agent for White, New Home, unf Uonwst ic Machines, Etc. I have the lar gest stock of Shotguns and Rifles in the county and at bottom prices. Ammunition, Fishing Tackle wholesale and retail. Spectacles and Optica "Jljt assortment ot 1 o kct Knives, Rzns, OnoHs. etc. . constantly on tin ml at lowest micas. rWork neatly dore and warranted. Orders by mail proYnpt )y attended to. Address, J. Win. Will. Oorvallis, Oregon. 3:9-ft. C. L HENKLE. E. B. BIEE SEWING -Dealers in 1 B Needles 5 "-" 5 and Oil. Of all Kinds. ggrShotcruns, Rifles, Pistols, Pocket Cutlery, Amunition, Fishina: Tackle i-tu All kinds ol Powder kept constantly on hand. Violin Bows, Strings, etc. -O- GENERAL RERAIRIXG a Specialty. Work Warranted Opposite Spencer's barber shop, CORVALLIS, OR THE GREAT INGUSH UEMEDV. Sir Aat'ev Cooper' VITAL RESTOaft- TIVE, YV re the sole r rietor of the cell '.rated ''''"per Vitai Restorative.' which we use in our pr.etioe in -ill c&sm of nervous jpniuy. i-eniinal wwAneSH, paraljsis, etc., hi.,1 0111 auccexn in curing many cas ir. uoiuicol incnralile Uy others is due largely .0 the ose of this great remedy ill orr mx ice; and we WaM ' to those wlio.-e all uiuMta art siight or whose linain-ial eoi.ili ion ) K-nla their taking h. lull "ure -peci.i ireatment: Try tiie COUPER VITAL RESTORATIVE. It hits long heen estaUishe.l on ih s caat, mat is Mjtbuoi a yrer iu the diseisea fair which il is recoiftiaewted. The price f tl.e Vital Res"?nritive U 3 p. r lxttle, or four timt the mi .:.ti!y t -r $10 hick dl he sent to any a.ldress. Pp! re ceipt of price, or C. O. L.. careful y secure.l irom olitervHtion. In c.ses where sjieeial trea'BSi'in is i ik -n. this medicine is fun. .she I without eJtw charue A. hires, BngtKil Mciical li-pt-n- r, 11 K v.v -'-'' EUGENE .MCvJvj.-.vE-., REAL ESTATE and C INSURANCE Agent. 3"Writes policies carefully and correctly in lirs-t class companies. Transacts a gene ral insurance husiness. Member of an East ern InV-r-State Real Estate Exchange., Properties in all parts of the country lor sale and exchange. Especial attention given to the sale of Benton county properties. Choice farms, husiness, residence, and va cant property. A!l business promptly and satisfactorily adjusted. 'onespondence so lioite.1.. Address, Lock Box 302, CoryalUs, Oregon. 9:28-tf. WHEAT OVERLAND ROUTE! NORTHERN PACIFIC Kailroad. 'i'vtu i'art trains daily! No . hange of car! Shortest line to Chicago an.) all points east, via ST. PAUL and MINNEAPOLIS. The Noi-ihern Pacific railroad is the ouly nue running Passenger trains, seo.iul-claas s.eej.ers free of ch .rue) luxurious day co. dies, I'll liii.ti .al.ee sleeping cars, pi;. ace ilium. . ars in i 73 cents. S e mac vour ticket tea t via the North ern I' c tic rai.ro... I and avoid change ol cars. Leave Portland at 10:40 a. in., and 2 a. in , dajiV; arrive ot Minneapolis or Sc. Paul .t 5:05 p. in.' third .lay. PACIEIC DIVl.-ION Trains leaf rout and G -tree; d .1 y at 11:05 a, ni. and 2 a. in.; arrive at New Taeniae at 6:15 p. in. ami 8:30 a. m. connecting with compa ny's boats for alt points on Puget Sound. CHAS. S. t'EE, Gen'l Pass. Agent, St. Paul. A. D. CHARLTON, Asst. Gen'l Pass. Agent, No. 2, Washington St , Uortland, Oregon. 'Depot, corner First and G Streets. UBSCRIBE FOR THE COR vallis Gazette, the oldest pa per in Benton co. One year, $2. m jk mm 5 on Ale m I'iil lade tenia THIS KflrfclVtthe Newspaper AuVeiv IHUJ r " 8a?tllng Agency of Messrs. N. W. AVER 4 SON. our authorteed Witt. This beautiful property is situated on Uie ocean beach, fbout 2 j miles south ofYa quina bay, reached by a splendid beach road. It is laid off in blocks of 4 acres and thus subdivided into acre lots making each one a corner lot, and the price has been placed at the remarkably low figure of $100 per acre lot. The land is level and the soil rich, while the scenery cannot be equaled in this country. It is in full view of Cape Foul weather, Yaquina bar, Seal Rocks, etc., while (he Pacific ocean rolis along its entire front. There is a splendid beach drive of six miles on the one side to SeaRoeks, and 2i miles on the other to Yaquina bay. Sun bathing in front of HIGHLAND cannot be surpassed, and there is good trout fishing and plenty of game for hunting close by. No better place to build a summer cottage and to spend the summer months can be selected any where near Yaquina bay. For further information call on or ack dress Win. GRANT, Newpoit, Benton co.r Or., orcall at the CORVALLS GAZETTE office, Corvallis, Or., where a plot of the town site can be seen. , ..... S Situated two miles above Mehama, Ma rion county, Or., and three miles from the line of the Oregon Pacific railroad. THIS PLACE Consists of 452 acres of both kill and level land, containing rich, black soil for meadow purposes. There are tlwnt 200 acres that are covered mostly by small underbrush such as liazel, iiiow, and small firs, which can easily be "rubbed up fixinj; it iea.lv ior the .!ov; the other portion is partly mountain sides and heavy timber btl is splendid pasture; eighty acres of tins has had the firs la!ied and burnt off and is now covered with nice orchard and timothy giass, the seed ha iug been sown four jears ago. A GOOD J-JOTJ-gy,, with the necessary outbuildings, is already erected on the (arm close to a running brook; and a bain suitable for most any fanner, is also built; also sheep sheds, etc. O. ...... THE ORCH AED consists uf about 200 trees of choice aC varieties prunes, apples, cherries, etc.; they are now 6 years old and will ooa furnish large quantities of fruit. Quite an amount of small fruit also. O .There is about fifteen acres seeded to Timothy grass for hay; and about THIRTY acres ready for plowing purposes. .0. THE FENCES are all substantial, ranging from seven to nine rails nign; a county run. passes along !.y the place. The - o-h side for over 2 miles is bouru. ed bv the clear, running waters ot the Littl. Norfc , Fork of the Santiam nve iu which is an abundance of mountain trout, and m April and September sal mon inhabit the fiver. .O. TTTTC PRirK nske.l is a verv reasonable one, and will be anv nersnn riesiiiiitr to iiuichase. upon application to F. S. office of The Cokvallis Gazette, Corvallis, Benton Co., Or. JOB PRINTING DONE AT TEBiJ OFFICE. CORTIrtUS; to ' tow jv j .wr cBanc. at'o fnwll - - r