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A" bill was introduced in the Nebraska legislature for the pre Trention of reckless shootins:, in which occurs this reckless phrase oloirv: "It shall be unlawful for anjT person to fire off or discharge any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or any firearms whatsoever, on any public road or highway in any county of the state of Nebraska, or within sixty yards of such pub lic road' or highway, except to de stroy some wild, ferocious and dangerous beast, or an officer in the discharge of his duty." The work of surveying the en tire route of the Conga railroad has been finished and work will probably soon be begun. The length of the route is about two hundred miles. The engineers reckon that it will take two or three years to build it, and cost abottt five million dollars. When finished it will be the most im portant means yet secured for opening the heart of Africa to civilization. Harrson's secretary of agricul ture, "Jerry Rusk," is a good ex ample of what a man can amount to. lie used to drive mules on a canal and had as companion on the tow path another barefooted boy, James A. Garfield. Rusk after wards drove stage, then was sheriff, meraher of the legislature, volun teer in the army, congressman, governor of Wisconsin, and may be heard from yet. Zinc, placed upon a fire in a stove-or grate, is said to operate as an effective extinguisher of chimney fires. . According to this representation, when a fire starts inside a chimney, from whatever cause, a piece of thin sheet zinc, about four inches square, is to be put into the stove or grate con necting with the chimney. The zinc fuses" and 'liberates aciduous fumes, which, passing up the flue, are said to almost instantly put out whatever fire there may be. Some parties boring for gas at Litchfield, III., were horrified at striking blo6dand afterward hear-' ing cries at the depth of 300 feet. A voice called up to them through the hole: "You have killed some one down here!" ' Later the mys tery was solved by the presenta tion of a bill for $50, "for one mule killed1 drill." .There was a coal mine, underneath which the drill had pierced,' and struck a mule; killing him. "Washington selected his advisers a hundred years ago. He chose Thomas Jefferson for secretary; of state, ' Alexander Hamilton ' for secretary of the treasury arid Gen eral Knox-for secretary of war. These constituted all of his execu tive family at -first The people of Preston," Canada, are irt a state of mild excitement over tie fact that the Pope, out of the thousands of jubilee presents sent' -him from all parts of the world,' chose for his own personal use an office desk, made by a firm in their town. None but the afflicted know how inconvenient it is to be blind, bald headed and crazy at one and the same time.Oil City Bliz zard. - The finest bread, cakes, cookies, . pies, tc, at Cox's bakery. Fine ornamental vork v specialty. watch ia th world, timckaener... War OO. vntll laUlr. ranted. Heavy Solid Uoh nanunr tu, notfi Ladtaei and fcnta alzaa, with work nd cam of aqual valaa. vae Jera is acs l. cattir can aacara caa fraa. toyvthrr with u larff dvsl oabta lino of II a use hold Snmplri. TfccM tampiaa, mm well a the watch, w aand Pre, and after vnti hava kent fa Vmr htnt fur ft tnontha and abowa them to thosa' iuf bare called, VnT haeona oar m prepartT. Thoa - writ at enca ran m acre ef receWnir Ota vVateaft SatmfHes. Wp U aspTVia, frvtgbt, t Addraa Tl "WHOM I'T MAY CONCERN. -Notice is hereby given that I will be re Sponsible for no debts or book accounts whatever contracted by any , body except fey myself or ry my written orders. - Mer chants take notice. W. W. DOjV;;, Corvaixis, June 22, 1888. X?X? SILK AND SATIN NECKTIES. P IV Vj V Areata' Snap box and Outfit. 12 etc. THK NECKTIE CO.. Augusta, Ma. Please stats flH periodical yea smw our aarerusement in. Children Cry for rnnft nnnTi THE SPRING MEDICINE YOU WANT . aine's Celery Compound Purifies the Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Stimulates the Liver, Regulates the Kidneys and Bowels," Gives Life and Vigor to every organ. There's nothing like it. " Last spring:, being: Yery much run down and deWlltatea. I procured Borneo! Palne's Celery Compound. The use of two bottles made me (eel like a new man. As a general tonic and spring medicine, I do not know Its equal." W. L. Gbeenlkap, Brigadier General V. N. G., Burlington, Vt $i.co. six for $5.00. At Druggists. nlMunun nVCC CnUtr F-alkert and MNxmM, CITY OF HIGHLAND. This beautiful property is situated on the ocean beach, about 2 quina bay, reached road. It is laid oft 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 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 the Pacific ocean rolls along its entire front. There is a splendid beach drive of six miles on the one side to Seal Rocks, and & 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. Nobetter 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 ad dress Wm. GRANT, Newpoi t, Benton ;o.. Or., orcall at the CORVALLIS GAZETTE office, Corvallis, Or, , where a plot of the town site can be seen. TELE COPVRIOHTEB LIT6 t"Rooma next door to R. Graham's drn store. Main street, Corvallia, the place for merly owned by F. 8. Davis. The tineat shop in the city. ll:9-tf. . CASE'S n.UR T0NI0. 75 cents ppr bottle. TRY IT. JOHNSON & COEYALLI8, OREGON. Ji"Office in Fisher's block. Connections with firms in Portland and Vic toria. Parties having land to sell will do well to place their property in our hands. " We take pleasure in showing lands to intending purchasers and will be pleased to answer all inquiries by mail. 2:l-89-y. The BUYXHS GUIDE is issued March and Spt ' (aeh yaar. It is an ency clopedia of 'Basfal inJor mation for all who pur chase the luxuries or the necessities of life. We ' ean olothe you and furnish you with k all the necessary and unnecessary ; appliance to ride, walk, dance, sleep, eat, fish, hunt, work, go to church, or stay at home, and in various sizes, styles and quantities. Just figure out . what is required to do all . these things COMFORTABLY, and you can make a fair estimate of the value of the BTJYEBS' QUXJJB, which, will. t sent upon receipt- of 10- cents to pay postage. MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. 111-114 Miohigai A.venue, Chicago, HI. Pitcher's Oastoria. Use It Now! "Having: used toot Palne's Celery Compound this spring, I can safely recommend it as the most powerful and at the same time most gentle regulator. It Is a splendid nerve tonic, and since taking it I have felt like a new man." - K. K Knokb, Watertown, Dukota. Wells, Richardson ft Co. Props. Burlington. Tt wiv n i a. a nighu. au imgit umnrcn cnnn 2 miles south of Ya- by a splendid beach in blocks of 4 acres The land is level and Ladies' and Chi Idren's haircutting in the latest and best styles. Call in and get work done senator TMCO. A. KOCH.. NICHOLSON, BILUARD and SAMPLE ROOMS ! THOS. WHITEHOFN, Proprietor. aJgTThe most famou.s whiskies W. H. McBraypr hand made Sour Mash whisky, and Old Crow-loiirbon shipped direct from bond; also the finest brands of imported LIQUOES and CIGARS Kept constantly on hand. Schlitze's celebrated bottled" ber and Weinhard's beer on tap.. Main street, Corvallis, Oregon.. 39- M Hi For cash in hand we now offer our entire stock of General Merchan dise, without reserve, at cost In Our Dress Goods Department Rare Bargains will- be found in Silks and Satins, Plushes and Velvets, Black and Colored, Striped and Plaid Goods. FANCY" Gloves, Hosiery, Jerseys, Aprons, Corsets, Skirts, Jackets, Muslin and Woolen 'Underwear.' Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries, Fans, Jewelry, Handkerchiefs, raw silk and plush stand covers, etc. mrmn, 3-. irr- -. Table Linen, Pauls CioUis, Guihains, Muni-'N. h.-kin Goods, Napkins. Fable Covers, Blankets, Quills, f ace Curtains, etc. GENT'S FU Clothing, Hats, Caps, Underwear, White and Colored Shirts, Col lars, Cuffs, Ties, Suspenders, etc. SHOE DEPARTM'T. Ladies' and Misses', Men's and Boys', and Children's Shoes and Slippers, Men's, and Boys' Boots, etc. These goods must be sold now. Come earlv. before stock is broken, tliat you may secure better barg-aiiis. 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