tKVALLl$, OR., APRIL 12, 18S9.
THE CROP PROSPECTS-
The prospects for good crops, espe
cially grain, in CtfUlornia are to
De vwrjr uvori'ne, iioiwiiiisuinums
fewyeeks ago farmers were dishearten
ed on ac;o'int of the scarity ot rain.
Tint: tli Pni-iH; ro.-ist states apparently
receive especial favors from the pow-
., . x i J? Tw.
department, and it is extrenwly sel
dom ihat au over abundance or a scar
city of rain causes an entire failure of
crops. The late rains in that state
came just in time, and the result will
n a bountiful haivest. In Oregon
the usual large crop will lie gathered.
There has been no uneasiness on the
part of Oregon farmers regarding this
yrar's crop. It would he Strang, in
dd' should a failure occur in this
state. But both states will harvest
large crops, both fruit and grain, this
year, and a good market will be found
for them. The price of wheat this
year promises to exceed that of the
neveral previous years. The shor
tage in Europe and the failure of the
Australian crops will make the de-
ma fe on the Pacific coast states very
great. The year 1883 promises to be
a ery prosperous one for the farmers
on this coast.
Au important decision is announced
from the United States supreme court,
It u to the effect that a common car
rier cannot limit its liability being an
act of its own. In the case contested,
the common carrier, a steamboat, had
a clause- in its bill of lading which ex
cepted it from certain 'responsibilities
in the transportation of their freight
The defending owners relied on this
bill of lading as a contract between
the parties binding on both. This
view of the case the court ret uses to
take and holds the saving clause void,
and of no effect, since it was acondi-
tion imposed' by its own motion by
the common carrier in violation of the
common law of liability. It is said
that this decision will be far reaching
in Us effects as all railroads as well as
steamboats are accustomed to put like
clauses in their bills of lading.
THE Lower California gold bubble
has btfrst and the disgusted and de
luded miners are seeking civilization as
fast as their "means will allow. Just
who started the scheme, or who profit
ed by it, does not clearly appear, but
we presume the outfitters and hand
lers of transportation were the instiga
tors of the fluriy. It was the most
natural thing in the world that the
population of the border lands should
jump at' the glittering bait, and it is a
wonder that there., was not a terrible
amount of bloodshed when they found
they had been swindled. The search
for gold, however, is something that
never fails to arouse enthusiasm, and
although the last Eldorado has been
proved to be a delusion, it will be a
long time yet before the tide ceases to
flow i that direction.
CITY COUNCIL.
The common council met at the re
corder office April 8th, in regular
session, with the following members
present: GreffoB, Wilson, Campbell,
Friendly, Job, Hershner and Neugass.
Mayor Lee being absent, the council
was called to order by Recorder St.
Clair. Minutes ol tho last meeting
were read and approved.
Street committee was allowed an
other month in which to examine into
the propriety of putting in a sewer
from B. L. Arnold's residence to
Mary's river.
The following claims were allowed :
City Transfer company, $3; Corval
lis Times, $2.50; David Link, $2;
Frank Baumbarger, 2; John bcott,
S2; J. Tunnecliffe, $7; E. E. Baber,
$70; J. V. Dunn, 77; Corvallis water
company, 40; M. L. Pipes, $41.50; B.
T. Taylor, $12.
Reports of recorder and treasurer
were received and ordered filed. Re
port of marshal and tax collector was
referred to nnance committee. Annual
report of chief engineer was received
and ordered filed. .
County court was allowed privilege
of laying a sewer pipe from the court
house to the sewer on Van Buren
street.
Street committee was instructed to
ascertain cost of establishing a system
of sewerage in the city; also to make
necessary repairs on sewer at the foot
of Van Buren street.
The marshal returned a list of th3
delinquent taxes for 1888, and on mo
tion the recorder was instructed to
issue a warrant to the marshal, auth
orizing him to sell the goods and chat
tels, and if Done be found, then sell
the real estate of said delinquents.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
CANDIDATES.
For Marshal. I take this means
of notifying the citizens of Corvallis
that I have announced myself as a can
didate for city marsh.d of Corvallis,
for the next ensuing year.
James Dunn.
For Marshal. I hereby announce
myself a as candidate for the office of
city marshal. If elected I shall strive,
to sf rve the city to the best of my
abilitv. D. A. Osbukn.
Fox Treasurer. I hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for the
otlice of City Treasurer, subject to the
decision of the voters of Corvallis at
the coming annual election.
Frank S. Mattoon.
For Treasurer. I hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for City
Treasurer, subject to the decision of
the voters of the city of Corvallis at
the next annual election.
Ed. B. Bier.
City Election. I hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office of City
Recorder, subject to the will of the peo
ple as they express themselves at the
coming May election.
Johnson M. Porter.
100,000 for 3Eu.tlio Improvements in
1889,
Our County inXine with' the Pro:
ressive
ovement of the Northwest!
The New York Press suggests an
effective plan to wipe out ; the national
surplus. Boston, it says, need $10,
000,000 to protect its harbor, New
York $25,000,000 and other cities
smaller sums. If our beaboard cities
wo put in a proper attitude of de
fense, the press thinks the tariff ques
tion would lie settled for four years at
least. '
'Another editor will probably re
ceive the appointment to a very remun
erative office. Robert T. Porter, of
the New York Press, is a strong can
didate for superintendent of the cen
sus. Oregon editors are satisfied with
t fourth-class postoffice that is, if
they can get it.
In Philadelphia one night week, be
fore last, representatives Long and
Bvrckinridge made after dinner speech
es. The ex-governor of Massachus
etts remarked: "Mr. Breckinridge is
a distinguished member of the retiring
member of the dutinguished Republi
can party."
Aspen, Col., is the richest mining
camp in America if it can keep up i:s
present average for a year. The dis
trict is now producing $GO,000 worth
of ore per day, or at the rate of $21.,
840,000 per annum."
A Buffalo, K Y., judge recently
refused a man naturalization papers
because he was a drunkard and a wife
beater. Qdite correct The nation
bus no use for such, citizens.
MILLINERY OPENING.
The attention of the ladies of Corvallis
and vicinity is called to the grand opening
of millenry goods at Mrs. Hillman's to-day.
All are invited to call and examine her
stock. She has a fine display ot all the
very latest styles of hats and bonnets to
suit the tastes of anyone. Call and see
thein before making your purchases.
Shoemakkk Wanted. Irvine &
Helm wants a first-class shoemaker
to run their shop.
Advertised Letters. William
Dunn, J. Bowen, Mr. Frank Bell,
James Baird.
F. S. Helm, P. M.
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HE People of Benton comity cannot fail
to realize the fact that we are on the
threshold of a Dew era in our history,
and that the spirit of lethargy and lack
of energy and enterprise that has for years hung
like a pall upon our community, is rapidly giv
ing away to the progressive movement of the
times. Iu the
AGPJCDLTTJUAL COLLEGE,
now permanently located here, we have the
most important educational institution in the
state,, willi nu 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 our new court house we have the
h'ueat building of the kind ill Oregon. A
KEW. PUBLIC SCHOOL
to be erected the present season at a cost of
ffon f;nn v ill still further add to our educational
advantages, and prove a strong incentive to
new comers to make their homes with ns. l.icn
in natural resources, our county cannot fail to
receive its share of the incoming tide of immi
gration; it remains only to let onr advantages
be known, and our share of the influx of wealth
and population is sure.
AS THE COUKTY" SEAT
And Natural Center of Trade Business, it be
comes Corvallis to use every effort to promote
the interests of the entire county, as upon the
growth and development of theconntry depends
the prosperity of the town. A Bard of Trade,
composed of business men and leading citizens,
is beine organized, and the influence of such a
body in advancing the material interests of the
community cannot otherwise than benehciaJ.
Other towns with far less advantages than
Corvallis are rapidly developing into cities and
the entire country surrounding receiving . the
beuefits of the increased and better markets for
all kinds of produce. We believe Corvallis
and Benton county have wakened from their
KIP VAN WINKLE SLEEP
and that from this time forward a new stimulus
will be put in every branch of industry and
trade. .
We have confider ce in the growth and de
velopment of our town and comity, and to
meet the demands of increasing business, we
shall this season present, without doubt, the
most complete Line of goods Mi all departments
of our business ever attempted in the valley.
IN STAPLE GROCERIES
We carry everything classed in this department
Sugars of all grades and iD any quantities; Cof
fees ot every description both Green and lloast;
Fine Japan and China Teas; bice, Salt, Soap,
Beans; choice grades of Syrups, New Orleans
Molasses, Pure Extracts anil Spices, Pickles,
flams. Breakfast Bacon, Smoked and Salt Fish;
etc., etc.; Cory allis Mills' Flour and Feed. We
carry the most complete line of Fancy Groce
ries and Table Delicacies outside of Portland,
among which we mention Mes-srs. Gordon &
Dell worth's Preserves, Fruits and Salad Dress
ings in glass; Richardson & Robin's Potted
Meats, Boned Turkey. Chicken, etc.; trench
Mushrooms, French Peas, Italian Maucaroui.
Cross & Blaekwell's world-famous Pickles,
Chow Chow, Picallilla, etc.; and au 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 iu the Cali
fornia markets. We have made arrangements
for a full supply of Oregon fruits tho coming
season.
Crockery, Glass, Voodenware,
Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Cups, and Saucers,
Bowls, dishes of all kmJs; Tumblers, Goblets,
Castors, Chamber Sets, Lamps of ail 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 stork of Garden Seeds
of all kinds in packages and in bulk; all kinds
of grass seeds, flower seeds, ete., onion sets,
seed potatoi s. etc.
In the selection of goods, we exercise the
greatest care to procure the very best, knowing
that an article of inferior quality is clear at any
price, and is alike niijatisfactorv 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 nnioiiut of
goods we are now shipping to custfiiiitis at a
distance is larger than at any time previous
Orders received by mail are rilled with care and
promptness, and satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases or money refunded. Come and see us or
write f jr our prices on any goods needed.
HOUSTON COX -The People's Grocer.
FOUND
BRIEF LOCALS.
Look out for the "Little Band-Box."
All kiuds of smoked and dried fish at
Cox's.
E. P. Redd & Co.'s ladies fir.e shoes
for sale at Z. H. Davis.' tf.
Sugar cured hams and breakfast bacon at
Cox's.
Look out for the "Little Band-Box."
J. Win. Will in aires good quality and
low prices on his goods.
Look out for the "Little Band-Box."
Selling out. Fishing tackle at J. William
Will's, at cost, rifles, pistols, tishiug rods,
purses, bird caijes, notions. Bottom prices
on shot guns aud all sportiug goods at J.
Win. Will's..
Persons moving to Corvallis are cordially
invited to call and inspect our tine stock of
groceries, provisions, crockery, etc.; we
esteem it a pleasure to show goods. Hals
ton Cox, the People's Grocer.
Look out for the "Little Band-Box."
Pocket knives and scissors at J. Wm.
Will's just sell themselves, because they are
the best in the State. See them.
T. C. Case is now prepared to give you a
bath if you desire one. He has just fitted
up hU barber shop with a tub, clean and
neat in every particular, a..d has both hot
aud cold water. Twenty-five cents.
Increasing business. J. Wm. Will is
large'y increasing his organ and sewiug ma
chine business, aud has added the agency
for the Caligraph. the World and the Roi:
iugton type, writers.
The best family remedy is undoubtedly
Pfunder's Oregon Blood . Purifier. It m y
be safely L'iven to the infant as well as the
adult, and it will give relief .where other
me.licines failed to do so. Keep it in the
house. a-m.
Local agency for the White. Domestic,
New Haven, American, Wheeler & Wilson
and Eldridge Sewing Machines at J. Win.
Will's. If you need a machine call on him.
A fine lot of carpets, velvet tapestry.
Body Brussels, Roxbury Brussels, Smith's
best tapestry, three-ply all wool, two-ply
all wool, with borders to match, and ail
grades down In s cheap six yar Is for f 1.
Hemjt carpet j ist received., at Philip
Webers.
That the best and cheapest pleace n Col
vallis to buy allkinds of
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 'ji the lint
of shet metals or plumbing done is at the
Hardware and stove suore ui
SIGN F THE
PADIOCK
J. D. CLARK.
Ask Tour Retailer fcr ttie
OB THE
MIES
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the County
Court of Benton County, Oregon, has ap
pointed the undersigned executor of the
last will and testament of Samuel Beal, de
ceased. All persons having claims against
said estate, are reques'-ed to present the
same .verified as required by law, either to
me at my residence near Wells' Station, or
ber'a brick, on Second
street, Corvallis, Oregon, within six months
from the date ot tins notice.
WILLIAM A. BEAL,
Executor of last Will and Testament of Sam
uel Beal. 5t
Corvallis, March 22nd, 1SS9. '
B1LUARD and SAMPLE ROOMS I
THOS. WHITKHOPN, Proprietor.
According to Tour Needs.
KQi light and Myllao. It flit like
C8tki.nKi. nd ItEQUIKES
. KU " 15itli.AK.INO IN," bo-
ing perfectly easy the Orat time It
worn, it wiu eatisty the most
-fastidious. JAMES MEANS
. fc- onuju is absolutely the
m v mura ox in price wmcn
us. ever oeen piacea ex
, ttiulvely on tea market
inwnicn anraomty
ls considered before
mere out
ward
Askfbrthe James
llcoos $2 Shoe for Boy
J. MEANS Sc. CO., Bastes. .
Full lines of tbm above shoes for sale fcr
gste?. s hi ms.
PRICE
NOLAN'S
STORE
IgST'The most famous whiskies W.
H. McBraver hand made 'Sour -Mash
whisky, and Old Crow bourbon shipped
direct from bond; also the finest
brands of imported .
LIQUOKS and CIGAES
Kept constantly on hand. Schlitze's
celebrated bottled beer and Weinltard's
beer pn tap, Main, street, Corvallis,
Oregon,. 9-IV
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL
Corvallis Oregon.
M. A CAN AN Proprietor
THE OCCIDENTAL is a new building,
newly furnished, and is first class in all its
appointments.
RATES LIBERAL.
Large Sample Room on First Floor for
Commercial Ulcn. 19-35 ly
-r?s SOU
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and roiif wbero Ui? ponpk' mn
fn:n, wo in m'ow
ermii in vac b lo-m'ny.th vrrr
best Q'.Tlnu-iYWfbint it
world, with all the an&ruiut nii
J i5 vl" cod r"c a '"'ttipMtr
jijrTiiftv ' fiVif ffk Hu four co:ly aud raiual.lr an
I Xwf$tffnp. In reiuro wp ask thai yon
i irilM" h ff.-Jitw what we acnt. to iLom who
hnnthallball become r ttr wn
h-oixtit. mna ma- mno is
I'mnfle after the Ki Mirer patent.
i-nch hsveniD oat: i icvw-ih
runovi it aold for IS J it. "ii.i tbr
isrhmenta, ami now ten 101
IUIU M til? WWfMl. Alt w
No eaiiital rrauirttl. Plain.
iaft'iii-ilun" civru. 1 r wj.j wn.tr x3 as at onaecanae-
m-c ilrci ti? b: -t ettisr-n m i.ntr in r-e wort.;, ana iw
r jc v i; v'J.. iiv As;5tti
MB;
CO.-
"Columbia River Route.';
Trains for the East leave Portland at
8:00 a. ni. and 8 p. in. d iily.
myrTT- OrilJ to and from princi
X illA-lll JL O pal points iu the
United States, Canada, aud Europe.
ELEGANT PULLMAN PALACE CAES
Emigrant sleeping cars run through on Ex
ress trains to
OMAHA, .-:
COUNCIL BLUFFS,
aud ST. PAUL,
' Free of Charge and without Change.
Close connections at Portland for San
' FraucUco and Puget Sound points.
For further particulars inquire of any
Agautof the Company or A. L. Maxwell,
G. P. and T. A., Portland, Oregon.
A. L. MAXWELL,
G. P. aud T. A.
W. H. HOLCOM B,
Gen'l Manager.
MILLER, BROS.,
DEALERS IN
Field, Vegetable ud flowers Seeds,
BEE AND POULTRY SUPPLIES,
Garden Tools, Fertilizers, etc. 209 Second
street, between Salmon and Taylor, Port
land Oregon. -B,Seud
for ottr Catalogue.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
Notice is hereby given to all persons con
cerned that the. partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned under the Srm
name of "Reader & fcamueht" doing business
at Monroe. Benton county, Oregon, is here
by, by mutual consent, dissolved. Thomas
Samuels alone is authorized to collect all
debts and demands due to the firm, and as
sumes payment of all its debts ami liabili
ties. SAMUEL READER.
THOS. SAMUELS.
Dated March 28th, 1S89. 2t.
TT"D T?T? W SILK AND SATIN NECKTIES,
r K CJ VJ Arents' 8np box and Ontlit, 12 ctg.
THE NECKTIE CO, Augusta, Ma. Please state
what periodical yoa sv our advertusemeut-ia
Beruircmsnio of a Stenograph?!.
TO Succeed as a steti.Krat. her. oi k must 1 k Be
lli -urate in Miort lisiml, Nki.l.-.l ia J.M
'vritiii!;. ii rl l-inii:i. n .-otiuwleiit t;or-
PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE-
THOROUGH tfcACHINO 111 sliortliaml. UA UY fKACTlCE
ill tvi.e-writi.iK, careful instruction in pe.miaii
ship and abundant orill in correspondence amply
uuaiilystudentslor positions a.ways opeiito those
lully prepared to fill them. Send forcataloKe.
tr i. ARMSTRONG. I'klS., - I-ORTLANU.OKKGOS.
MONEY TO LOAN!
rariN SUMS TO SUIT, ON IMPEOV
ed city or country property, at a low rate
. . - . i o.l-
of interest. r r lurmer mim n'i -I
(iies E. O. NORTON & CO.,
j 4:5'.m. East Portland. Oregon.
(JREAT OVERLAND UOUTE!
NORTHERN
PACIFIC
Railroad.
Two fast trains daily! No change of cars!
Shortest line to Chicago and all points
east, via ST. PAUL aud MINNEAPOLIS.
The Northern Pacific railroad is the only
line running Passenger trains, second-class
sleepers free of charge), luxurious day
..i,i,a Pullman nalace sleeuini! cars, pal
ace dining cars meals 75 cents.
See that your tickets read via the North
ern Pacilic railroad and avoid change of
cars. .
t t ti i i ln ift a m.. and 2 A.
ijeave tin tin"" -
m., dailv; arrive ot Minneapolis or bt. raul
at 5:05 i. nr. third day.
PACIFIC DIVISION Trains leaye
r i i n nt.t1- ,la;iir at. 1 1 ;0S a. m. and
r rout auu x oncv - . . .
2 a m.; arrive at New lacoina at 6:1a p.
m. and 8:30 a. m. connecting with compa
ny's boats for all points on f uget omnia.
V. . J J ."A O. O. i ,
Gen'l Pass. Agent, St. Paul.
A. D. CHARLTON,
Asst. Gen'l Pass. Agent, No. 2, Washington
St.. I'ortlaud, Oregon. '
3-Dep.t, coraer First and G Streets.
w
tjf, if Withont Health can
tML I M not be enjoyed.
THEREFORE USE
!JGONSlOO0pllft!rtfll.
11 HEALTH RESTORER.
It is the behetperHeaulfand thquicces"t
cure on Earth, t se it in time for all diseases of
the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Skin. It
cures Rheumatism, Malaria, Coated Tongue
and Headache, relieves Constipation, Bilious
ness and Dyspepsia, drives all impurities out of
?he Blood and dries up old Sores. The Bus.ness
men buy it, the Workingmen use it, the Ladies
take it, the Children cry (or it and the Farmers
eay it is their best health preserver.
Sold everywhere, Ji.oo a bottle; six for $5.00-
F. M. JOHNSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CORVALLIS, OE.
jg-poes a general rraetice in all the courts. Also
atrent for all the iirst-class insurance companies.
HE SENT IT EAST.
,ci. ..mil ltflv
-.' -i " ' J -Vv rlnl gnus with work
? raltiy cnu wenre one free,
Lbl. lino of Haiueliold
For a year I was troubled with pains in my
ba: k tide, a:id l:ca!nfl:cs, tho result of liver
aud Ll-Incy trouble. I va3 attracted to Joy's
VcsetaIo Earsapariila, by tbo startliujj testimon
ial in tbe r a;crs aud although i-rejmHeed against
euch things generally, they seemed so practical I
viis Induced to try it, knowing that as It wa
purely vegetable, it would at nny rate do no
barrj. It was pleasant to take and acted as a
pontic lasative. A iter the second bottle my pains
aud arbes disappeared and I felt like a new man.
It Cid eo much for me that I scut several bottles'
to iny fa-nily iu New Jersey, who also took it
vith the most satisfactory results.
If aster Caulker, foot of Clay street San Franciscci
G. R. FARRA, M. D,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Special attention given to Obstetrics
and diseases of Women and Children.
Office up stairs in Crawford & Farra's
brick. Office hours, 8 to 9 a. m., ar4.
1 tq 2. iwd 7 p.. ni.. f liij-yi