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CORVALLIS, OR., MARCM29, 1889.
John Brigbt, the English statesman,
died on Wednesday.
Cortallis is on the "verge of a
boom." It won't be long. until it will
be all over it. .
The Capital Journal, of Salem, an
evening daily, has enlarged to a 7
colutnn size and now presents a larger
and neater appearance. ' j '
John Ericsson, who is just dead,
full of years and inventions, .. was tbo
modem Archimedes. He was the
greatest mechanical engineer the world
has produced.
Robert T. Lincoln has been ap
pointed minister to Great Britain, and
G. P. Litchfield special Indian agent
for the Pacific coast, with a salary of
$2,000 per year and traveling expenses.
Last year 6,000 men were killed or
wounded while coupling freight cars
on the roads in this country. Inven
tion has run to passenger-car equip
ment almost entirely, and it is time
the freight train had some attention.
You should make it your business
to be present at the county horticultu
ral society which meets here to-mor-
row in the reading room. - Every
(inner should be in attendance, " as
subjects pertaining to the greatest in
dustry ot farming fruit culture will
be discussed. Be on hand, ' if possi
ble. - -. - :
MORE SEWERAGE NEEDED.
""Eds. Gazette: ... ;
Just at this time, : as our beautiful
ckv is ' Duttinz on her sprine coat of
green, and the buds are warbling their
lays to the revivified nature, and the
fair goddess herself is doing everything
' in her power to make all things beauti
ful, it is proner and right for us ;to
look after the defects that art has ere
' ated. and art must rectify. If a man
is about to be married, and goes to
. tailor for a wedding suit, he will not
order an expensive " coat and pants
and sav that he will make his old
ragged vest answer, because . he can
not afford to bur a new one,, but he
will select a cheaper coat and trousers !
in order that he may get a new vestf
and thus make all things correspond.
Bo it should be with us as a city. We
have a $75,000 court heuse, a $30,000
college, and we are to have a district
school building to cost $20,000,. an
electric light plant, and numerous
other improvements, that will add .
greatly to the beauty and'welfaie of
our city, but while , we will have .all
these things, is there not one thing
TJ!at ' we have not yet acquired that we
need more than even these! V"
- Our greatest writer and philoso
phers have always told ' us, and our
poets have sung it in our ears, that
good health is to be prized above all
other earthly blessings, and I believe
that every thinking person accepts it
, as an axiom. If such be" , the case,
should we not look most carefully after
every measure that tends to procure
us this blessing? Now, Mr. Editor
what I am trying to get at is this. ; We
have right ?n our midst, an , evil that
is.threatening cur lives and those of
our loved ones, and is growing stronger
and stronger every day, and if we do'
not take it in hand and remove if, it
wiil eventually remove us. " "We are
saluted by this evil on almost every
hand, and it appeals not only to our
eyes but to our nostrils. I refer to
our lack of proper sewerage, and the
cess-pools that are caused therefrom.
I bear you say that, "Qh, this is a sub-,
ject that we have talked about so often,
and we- have had so many communica
tions about it already.1 That is just
as it should be. You should talk
about it, and communications should
be written about it in every issue , of
your paper, until there has been steps
taken to eradicate it If smallpox or
yellow jack should appear in ourcity
how quick we would be to take ac
tive steps to control and wipe it out,
and neither labor or means would be
spared to accomplish the desired end,
and yet we sit idly, with our hands
folded, while just as insidious and sure
a discase4 if it is a little slower is
raising its hydra-head in our midst
Typhoid in its various forms greets us
on the street corners, and yet we gaae
at it in meek.impoten cy and'say r we
can do nothing to stop it. "What, busi
ness have-we With fihe buildings and
electric lights while our gutters fairly
reek with filtht Better that our .city
should be clothed in everlasting dark
ness, and then at Jeasurjesjvouhi
not be onendea at tne signt xi is a
shame and disgrace to our otherwise
beautiful city,- that should. be remedied
by some means le , , they , what, they
may. .. .-;
But when it is taken up, let it be
done in a systematic and business-like
manner. Let us employ a competent
engineer, who will tell us the proper
way to lay our drains, and, as ' near
as possible, take the course nature i has
laid out and not try to make our slops
run up hill to the river. ' j
This is a subject on which columns
could be written arid then not too-much
be said, but I will not trespass further
on your space, believing that not; too
much at a time, . but - frequent doses,
witt produce the.,most good. V Thank
ing you for your favor in allowing me
voice in ...vonr columns. L will
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close. : ,. i J.
Corvallis, March 28, 188ft. - .j
' HORTICULTURAL MEETING.,
The Benton. County Horticultural
Society will meet in the free reading
room in this city at 10 a. m... on next
Saturday. ' ' The leading ' subject . for
consideration will be an address on
Gardening in General," by Judge
C. E. Moor -The treatment of in
sect pests will also receive some atten
tion. ; u-, .. ; .'
It is hoped all persons interested ' in
this field of work-wiil attend and giv e
us the benefit of their, experience . and
information. Only a few days ago bur
sister county (Linn) organized a local
horticultural society in two hours with
a membership of twenty, or nearly, and
a full-fledged set of officers. The way
in which they discussed the subjects
before them, and the' vim with ' which
they declared war on our insect enemies
would do credit to older and better in
formed (f) states, '
' If Benton, county farmers and; fruit
growers will lend -' the county hort
cultural society, as much energy as was
manifested in. the, meeting . at Qakyille
there will soon be,'- ample ... reason ' for
pride in. thei: fruU interests ..of; our
county,;, , ......
. This society can do but kittle, unless
it. receives a liberal . support . from ' the
masses. A few can do nothiug com
paratively. ;We hope the present
membership f-a dozen may ere ;long
be increased ten row. - . ,,.-.( 1'
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Our County in "Line with th Progressive;. ;:: - -l:r-
Movement of tli e Worth west!
"HE People of Benton county cannot fail
to realize the f8ct that we are on the
threshold of a new era in par history,
and that the spirit of, lethargy and lack
of f.nergy and enterprise that has for years hung
lika palt apon our community, is rapidly giv
ing away to the progressive movement of the
times. In the I ' -,'-",. ., --
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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
now -permanently located . here, we. have the
most important educational institution in . the
state, with ao-income . from the state and na
tional governments exceeding that of any other
in our state. The' expenditures - the present
year, ' as ' authorized, ' will amount . to nearly
$75,000. : In onr new court house we have the
finest building of the kind in Oregon. -A
5 KEW PUBLIC SCHOOL
to be erected the .present season at a cost of
$30,000 will still further add to our educational
advantages, and prove a strong incentive to
new comers to make their homes with us.: Rich
in natural resources, our county eannot fail to
receive its share of the incoming tide of immi'
eration: it remains only, to let our advantages
be known, and our share of the influx or weaitn
and population is sore. .
AS THE COUNTY SEAT.
And Natural Center of Trade Business, it be
comes Cor vallis to use every effort to' promote
the interests of the entire county, as upon the
growth and development of the country depends
the prosperity of the town. A Board of Trade,
composed of business men and leading citizens,
is being organized, and the lnnuence of such a
boily in advancing the material interests of the
community cannpt be otherwise than-bene tie ia.
Other towns with, far less advantages than
Corvallis are rapidly developing into cities and
the entire country surrounding receiving'' the
benefiU'bf the increased and, better markets for
all kinds of produce. We believe Corvallia
and Benton county have wakened from their
RIP VAN WINKLE SLEEP
and that from this time forward a new stimulus
will .be put -in every branch of industry and
trade. '-. .. :-' ' ' ' '' '-
-We have confidence in the growth and de
velopment of our town- and county, 'and to
meet the 'demands of increasing business, we
shali this season, present, without doubt, the
most complete Line of goods in all departments
of our business ever attempted in the valley.-
.IN STAILE GROCERIES
We carry everything classed in this department
Sugars of all grades and in any quantities; Cof
fees ol every description both Green and Roast;
Fine Japan, and China Teas; Rice, Salt, Soap,
Beans; choice grades of Syrups, New Orleans
Molasses, Pure Extracts and Spices, Pickles,
Bams. Breakfast Bacon, Smoked and Salt Fish;
etpi, etc; Ooryallis Mills' Flour and Feed. We
carry the roost complete line- of Fancy Groce
ries and Table Delicacies outside of Portland,
among which we mention Messrs. Gordon &
Dellworth'a Preserves, - Fruits and Salad dress
ings in glass; Richardson & Robin's Potted
.Meats Booed .Turkey Chicken, etc.; French
Mushrooms, French Peas, Italian Maccaroni,
Cross & ' Blackwell's world-famous Pickles,
Chow Chow, Picallilla, etc. ; and an enormous
assortment of Ketchups, Table Sauce, etc.from
the most celebrated manufacturers.
Domestic and Tropical Fruits.
We deal largely in Fruits, Vegetables, etc., and
are receiving by every steamer Oranges, Lem
ons, Figs, dates and all vegetables in .the Cali
fornia markets. We have made arrangements
for a full supply of Oregon fruits the coming
season.
Crockery, Glass, Wooden ware,
Dinner Sets, .Tea Sets, Cups, and Saucers,
Bowls, dishes of all kinds; Tumblers, Goblets,
Castors, Chamber Sets, Lamps of all kinds!
Lanterns, table and Pocket Cutlery, etc A
full line of Vases, Mustache Cups, Smokers'
Sets, and Fancy Aiticles, suitable for presents.
Brooms, Brushes, Washboards, Tubs, etc
' seeds, seeds, seeds,
We carry an immense stock of Garden Seeds
of all kinds in packages and in bulk; all kinds
of grass seeds, flower seeds, etc., onion sets,
seed potatoes, etc
In the selection of goods, we exercise the
greatest care to procure the very best, knowing
that an article of inferior quality is dear at any
price, and is alike unsatisfactory to both and
buyer and seller. We are constantly adding
new goods as they are offered in the market, as
we are determined to carry the finest as well as
the largest stock in our line. The amount of
goods we are now shipping to easterners at a
distance is larger than at any timo previous
Orders received by mail are filled v ith care and
promptness, and satisfaction guaranteed iu all
cases or money refunded. Come and see us or
write for our prices on any goods needed.
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Pbof. Kobk. On last ' Tuesday
evening at the chapel of the South
Methodist , church, Frof M.j Y.
Rork, of Salem, lectured oti'j the
."Law of. Life." A large ' audience
was present 'and ' the lecturer, aI
though 3t little more plain-spoken
in the use of his. language ;j than'
most temperance talkers,4 seemed
to create a favorable impression
among those present. " His ideas,1
that nothing can be done with the
great evil of intemperance until
people are allowed to and will vote
for men who are fearless in making
laws to govern such, evils, are very
excellent, ' but from ; 'the present
condition ' of " things and poli tics
it will be quite a ' period - of i time
before such. ; instances will , ever
take place As long as money; will
secure votes just so long will in
temperance prevail Mr. Rork has
a strong voice and can when neces
sary place a good deal of empha
sis. on the"; particular points he
wishes to" bring ou t. -L , Some, very
likely, pronounced him a fanatic
or a crank, but let' them lay: all
prejudices aside and answer.; this
question: - Did he not. state . the
true facts about this temperance
question, of the present time? ! "' "
He is" on deck again with an "excellent
display in the line of dress goods oi all
styles, corsets, muslin undeewear, . house
furnishings, children's: dress ' goods; , and
everything else, t His store is simply crowd
ed with a stock which is ready to select
from, in fact, he has the finest liue in Cor
vallis and Benton county. Who has t J.
M. ;Nolau, at his store, under the Gazkttk
office. ( See his ad. elsewhere ?-
A mortgage securing $15,000,000, : from
the Oregon Pacific railroad company, to the
Farmers- Loan and Trust company, of - New
York, was filed in the county recorder's .of
fice, at Salem, on Wednesday. It is in
tended to cover property deeded by the
railroad since the tirgfc mortgage was made
some years ago.
The De Moss Family conoertists jsrill
give one of their musical concerts in the
city hall, on next Monday- evening, April .
Admission 35. cents, reserved seats 50 cent?.
The " De Moss Family. " concertists will
give one of their musical concerts in the
city hall, on next Monday evening. Ad
mission 35 cents, reserved seat, 50 cents..
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STON
;C.rC. H. The lettering "County
Court House," has b0en-finished
and 'will soon be . placed over the
entrance to the. new building.
J. D. ' ClarkV men ' did . the ..'work
and it is ' composed of galvanized,
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iron; -y-- ,
CHAiiaE. of Owxebotip There
is some talk in railroad circles that
there is some probability : of the
Oregon Pacific purchasing the nar
row gauge roatL-Statesman, . 22d.
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.When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla,
' When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became-Miss, she clung to Castoria," f .
, When she bad Children, she gave tuem Castoria,
X-J. Finlayson, of Philomath, was in the
city. Wednesday. , - - - .
CRADLE.
WEBBER, In Corvallis, ' on Saturday,
'March 3, 1889, t tba-wife of ;. Jacob
' Webber, the tiouer, a daughter. ;
LEWIS. At the home jest north of Qor
"vallis, on Saturday. Mareh 23, 1889, to
. the wife of Hauisn C. Lewis, Jr., a boy.
ALTAR.
TOMLIINSON-HOLM AN. At Wells, Or.,
March 23, 18S9, by Rt.v. A. A. McLeod,
as the residence of W. Holman. Esq.,
James Tomlinson and Ella L. Holman,
both of Well.
WARREN-BRISTOW. At Amity, Yam
bill county Oregon, on Tuesday, March
- 23, 1889, Claude Warren and' Miss Kate
Bristow. Rev. N. Doty officiating. :
The bride is a neice- of Prof. Bristow, ol
Corvallis, and the groom is favorably known
throughout the county. They will take up
their residence at Summit, this county.
TOMB.
AVE Y. In Corvallis, on Sunday, March
25, 1889. Joseph Avery, Bon of Mr. and
Mrs. PundersoB Aveiy, aged 13 years.
DAVIS. In Beaver Creek settlement, on
March 19, 1899, Edna J. Dayis, wife of
Edmund L. Davis, and daughter of Jos.
Gray, of Beaver Creek, agek 21 years, 4
. mouths and 11 days. .
' People's G
OREGOkRAlLWM&HAVIGATiON - f If . 3IAlMtBo
CO.-
"; "Columbia River Route."-
'.Trains for tha East leave Portland at
&K?0 a. m. . and 8 p. m. daily. .. . ,:
rPTr(T7'Ti,rrC! to and from prinei
X XlJLvEi J. O pal poinU in the
United States, Canada, and Europe.
ELEGANT PULLMAN PALACE CARS
Emigrant sleeping cars ran through on Ex-
f; ("ess trains to ' ; ' ;
OMAHA, " '.; ' " '" ' " A
COUNCIL BLUFFS
4 . and ST. PAUL,
; ; Free of Charge and without Change.
Close connections at Portlasd ;.for i San
X . Francisco aad Puget Sound points,
s ":' For further-! particulars : inquire of j any
Agant of the Company or A. LV Maxwell,
G. P. and T. A. Portland, Oregon.
. - : : , A. L. MAXWELL,
V i . c t G, P. and T. A.
W. H. HOLCOMB :; .
(Jku'l. Maitagee. : ,
FOUND
That the best and cheapest pleace
vallis to buy all kind of .
Cot
XHARDWAREX
Cutlery, Tools. Iron, Nails,'
" "Pumps, Rubber hose. Iron and Lead,
' ... Pipe, Rope, Barb Wire, :
STOVES RANGES,
Granite ware, Stamped ware. Tin ware,
Japanned ware and House Furnishing goods;
or to get all kinds of job work ia the lint
of sheet metals or plumbing done is at the
Hardware and Stove store oi
SIGN F THE
PADLOCK
J. D. CLARK.
The appropriation of $37000 for the purchase of an Agricul
tural College Farm, and the improvement of the same, has been
approved by the Governor.
A IBOffiM FOE MY
Therefore, in order to meet the constantly increasing demand
for goods in my line, I have opened out at the
POSTOPPIOB STOISEB-
-A LASGEIAND COMPLETE STOCK OP-
j'P
- OF THE LATEST STYLES.
Rare Bargains will also be Found in my Hew Stock of
Window Shades, Cornice Poles, Picture
- Artist's Materials Etc;
Mould, Frames,
". 'My 'Store' will be open from 8 a. m., untill 5 p. m.
are cordially invited to call and examine my Stock.
The public
I will continue to do all kinds of Taper Hanging, .Decorating
and House Painting, as in the past. .
rocer
GRKIT OVERLAND ROUTE!
NORTHERN .
PACIPia
Railroad.
Two fast trains daily! No change of cars!
Shortest line to Chicago and all point
east, via ST. PAUL and MINNEAPOLIS.
The Northern Pacific railroad is the only
line running Passenger trains, second-clasa-sleepers
free of charge), luxurious day
coaches, Pullman palace sleeping cars, pal
ace dining cars meals 75 cents.
" See that your tickets read via the North
ern Pacific railroad and avoid change of
Leave Portland at 10:40 a. m., and 2 a.
m., dailv; arrive ot Minneapolis or St. Paul
at 5:05 p. m. third day. " ,
PACIFIC DIVISION Trains leave
Front aud Gt street daily at 11. -05 a, m. and
2 a. m.; arrive at New Tacoma at 6:15 p.
m. and 8:30 a. m. connecting with compa
ny's boats for all points on Paget Sound.
. CHAS. S. FEE,
Gen'l Pass. Agent, St. PauL
A. D. CHARLTON,
Asst. Gen'l Pass. Agent, No. 2, Washtngtott
St., Portland, Oregon.
fcTDepot, corner First and G streets.
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fiSP"Great Reduction of Prices,
I will sell at greatly reduced prices
for the next sixty days a fine stock -of
the latest and newest designs of
solid gold and plated jewelry
Now is the time to buy jewelry, if
you want great bargains. ,.. ,
G. W. SMITH,
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