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Corklfc (incite. I8SUK0 BVBBY FRIDAY JIORXIKO BT OH-A-IO- &3 CONOVEE, Manajrs ana Publisher. SUB30HIPTION RATbS PrTr J00 fx Months 1 TII Months Single Copies . Jr fear (when not paid in advance) SO OOKVALLIS, Oil., SEPT. 6, 1S89. A DYIjYG STATE. While four new states, and possibly five, are preparing to come ito the Union, having shown that they possess every requirement for a state, it is barely possible that Nevada may relapse into a territory again. Its population numbers scarcely 50,000 persons, and unless something transpires to revive it flora its morbund condition, it is sure to drift into a state of collate. The only revenue to maintain a state gov ernment is derived from a few mines that are now being worked, and their exhaustion is only a question of time. In fact, many mines are now being shut down, and matters a e growing indeed serious in the sagebrush state. The population is dwindling down to that contained in a few mining and railroad towns, and these surely can not support a state srovern.nent very long. There is nothing in the United States constitution that provides for the reducing of a state to a territory, and the condition of Nevada and the prospects of the people there not be ing able to continue a state govern ment, is exciting some discussion among statesmen. There is little doubt when the time arrives but some extra constitutional provision will be made to fit the occasion, and Nevada will bie taken care of at the expense of her sister states. When Nevada was admitted into t'iie Union her prospects wei e very bright and no one entertained any thought that the time would come when the step would be regretted. At present it is a mete appendage of San Francisco millionaires ad gives California two additional seats in the United States senate. There is but-one possible hope for Nevadii, and that is a very dim one. Could irrigation be brought to such perfection as to supply the desert dis tricts of that state with plenty of water, people might be induced to go into the state and engage in the farm ing industry. There is plenty of land in the state that by means of irrigation could be made productive, but it would require an almost incomprehensible amount of water, and it is feared that a. sufficient supply cannot be obtained. At the present ime the outlook for Nevada is anything but cheerful. iN jvo hurry: As evidence of ho v slow the presi dent is making changes in the offices, it may be stated that the Russian mission, paying a salary of $17,500 a year, is still vacant, and that demo crats ae still holding the missions to China, $12,000 a year; Corea, $7,500; Bolivia, Persia, and Siam, $5,000 each, and Liberia, $4,000. It may be in teresting for candidates and others to know that in total of thirty-eight consuls general only fifteen changes have been made so far. The pay at tached to these offices runs up from $3,000 a year to $15,000 a year. Of a, total of 158 consuls of the second class paying an average salary of $2,500 a year changes have been made in only one-fourth. In class three of consulships paying $1,000 a yar and fees, out of a total of twenty four, changes have been made in only two. Of the twenty-five lowest grades of consulships paying only a few hun dred dollars a year compensation, no changes have been made. The United Stites has a little influ ence with the world, alter all, for as an eastern paper significantly sug gests: "We have not much of a navy as yet, and only a skeleton of an army;, but we notice that Malietoa is back in Samoa" yfiOtil.THE. WILLAMETTE TO THE SEA. The August number of the West Shore contains, the following, which jdludes. to this (Benton) county: "Crossing the Willamette . river at Albany,, n one of the three railroad bridges that Bpan that important stream, a half hour's ride- toward, the sea coast by the Oregon Pacific -railway takes one., up the west bank of. the river to the city of Corvallis. This is one of the most important towns in the Willamette valley. To the business acumen and energy of its citizens is due the construction of the railway to the nearest sea port the va'ley has, and it is justly proud of the enterprise. It is now the headquarters for the rail road, the seat of justice of Benton county, and has the state agricultural college and the large number of busi ness auxiliaries of a thriving commer cial town. Connection is there made with the west side division of the Southern Pacific lines in Oregon, which is soon to be extended southward to a junction with the main line of that system. Leaving the Willamette river at Corvallis the Oregon Pacific reaches westward across the coast mountains to the sea, some seventy-odd miles distant. For the first few miles the traveler on this line finds nothing very unusual to attract his attention. At this season of the year, however, the operations of the busy husbandman caring for the bountiful reward the soil yields him for his year's toil are of surpassing interest to the ordinary mortal, who can take in a vast pano rama from his seat in the passenger coach. The bright village of Philo math is passed and the grade of the track increases as the two long lines of steel bend around the rolling hills that grow more rugged as the mountains are approached. The road follows the Mary's river, and there are set tlers scattered along the route at in tervals clear through the mountains. The old stage, road, over which so many weary travelers have trudged in years a gone, after paying their fare for riding in the coach, also traversed this route, which is one of the easiest pass es in that rugged mountain chain. From near the Willamette river to the summit the rise is gradual to an alti tude of about seven hundred ftet above Corvallis. West of the summit the descent is more abrupt. In a distance of five miles the track sinks nearly six hundred feet, passing through a num ber of tunnels and making two or three interesting loops. Then the Yaquina river is reached, and the road the rest of the distance to the termi nus at Yaquina City, is on almost a water level. For picturesqueness and grandeur the scenery of the western slope en tirely surpasses that of the eastern. The west side is much the more abrupt, and the rocky sides of the mountains more frequently present themselves for the admiration of the tourist, and the execration of engineers who have to surmount the difficulties they pre sent in building roads, than on the opposite side of tfcej range. In this pass there was originally a heavy growth of timber which was swept away by fire years ago. In a few places the timber grown since the fire has reached a considerable size. A large portion of the land now bears a dense growth of ferns that are easily cleared away when it is desired to cultivate the soil. Along the bottom lands of the creeks that take their rise in the mountains there is much Valuable timber. There are also many indications of minerals, but nothing has been doft toward their development. On shelves of the mountains are good locations for the establishment of successful ranches, where small tracts may be found suit able for cultivation, and the surround ing country is rich in pasturage for stock, which is an important considera tion to one having a small area of cul -tivable land. The coast mountains are very at tractive to the sportsman . The timid hunter does not often seek that ground for his fun, however. To him who wishes adventure the fastnesses of these mountains offer strong attrac tions. There are bears and cougars galore as well as the more useful game, such as deer, elk, birds, etc., to be had. The destructive animals do not fancy civilization and their haunts are in the most inaccessible mountain re cesses, where they are often hunted." Course of Lectukks. A course of lec tures has been prepared for the benefit of the free reading room. Able speakers have been secured. Course to begin Tuesday, Sept. lOtb, by Hou. Gev H. Williams, of Portlan:!; subject, "Divinity ofi Christ" On Sept. 30th, Rev. David Wetzell, of Portlaud, will deliver a lecture on "The Lmd of Was, And is, And is W be."' The course consists of four lectin es and a medal contest. Tickets can be secured at Cameron's confectionery store and H. Hill muii'i millinery store. . .. ToLkt. Seven Rood rooms to let either for business offices or as a tenement, on Main street. For particulars inquire at H. Hill man's millinery store.. STITEV COMMENT. The following from the Albany Democrat, of the4th, is quite dilF..T'jut from what a McMiuuville editor soys: "Our newspaper friends in Corvallis are "blowing" tip the citizens of that town for a lack of enterprise w ith a vigor and force that must make an impression on their minds that will result in arousing the dor mant energy and pluck of the people. We fear, however, that our brother quill drivers are likly to make wrong impressions on the minds of strangers to the place. The writer had occasion a few days ago to traverse the town considerably, aud, while it is true that there are many evidences of sluggishness and lack of the spirit aud pluck necessary to the healthy progress of a town, there are many signs that point unmistakably to the fact that Corvallis is on the eve of an era of growth and pros perity, such as her citizens, as such, are strangers to. The new court house in that place built at a cost of Hearly $70,000 would be a credit to a town of five times the size of that. The agricultural college building with dormitory and other necessary annexes, are calculated to put the town in the line of permanent growth on acoount of the ex cellent educational facilities it affords. But the most important step taken by the citi zens of that place is the magnificent new school now in course of construction. This will tend more to attract population to the town than any single enterprise would do. Iu these latter days no town can grow with out the best of school facilities. .The pub lic school is the popular institution of the day, and the lack of it will and should kill any town. The people ef Corvallis, being fully cognizant of this fact have taken a step that is very creditable, indeed. We think when the people of Corvallis are aroused to the fact that the dark night of sluggishness has passed away iu the Willam ette valley, aud the bright sun of activity, enterprise and progress has arisen to all, they will show themselves possessed of the pluck that the citizens of many other of our towns are showing. May it be so." Mrs. Peterson, an aged lady who resides about three miles north of Corvallis on the Willamette river, died last night after a lingering illness. OLYMPIA S. MURRAY. M. D., Fe male Specialist. Has practiced on the Pacific Coast for the past twenty-hve years. A life time devoted to the study of female troubles, their causes and cures. I have thousands of testimonials of permanent cures from the best people on this coast A positive guarantee to permanently cure any case of female weakness, no matter how long standing or what the stage may be. Charges reasonable and in the reach of all. For the benefit of the very poor of my sex who are suffering from any of the great multitude of ailments that follow iu the train of that terrible disease kuowu as female weakness, and who are not able to pay for treatment, I will treat free of charge. Consultation by mail, free. All correspondence strictly confidential. Medi cines packed, boxed aud sent by express with charges pre-paid for "home treat ment, with specific directions for use. If yon are suffering from any fema'e trouble, periodically or constantly. Address, OlympiaS. Murray. M. D., East Portland, Oregon. ang23 y MOTHERS! ,r. hv iVhvsiciana for children teething. It is a pureiy vege table preparations, its ingredients are pub lished around each battle. It is pleasant to the taste and absolutely harmless. It rer lieves constipation, regulates the bowels, nnlata ..all. nil ... A J Ol-fVll .lllll Wl (! COllO. allays feverishness, destroys worm, and prevents convulsions, sooines me cnuu uu gives it refreshing and nataaal sleep. Cas- tona 18 the children s panacea me niomere friend. 35 doses, 35 cents. 3:16 -2y. Selling at cost. J. Wm. Will is selling at cost, his baby carriages, bird cages, croquets, base balls, spectacles, albums, fishing tackle, second-hand sewing ma chines, etc., and all goods in his line at bottom prices. Dr. Vanderpool's "S. B. Cough and Con sumption Cure is a perfect remedy for coughs. Jf repared by the . U. Med. Mfg. Co., Dufur, Or. ag 23-m All who are troubled with colds or chronic coughs should try S. B. companies cough cure. It speaks for itself. ag23-m The S. B. remedies, manufactured at Dufur, Wasco county, Or., are fast becom ing standard remedies. . ag23-m All who are troubled with colds or chrnnio coughs should try S. B. Cos. cough cure, It speaks fr itself. ag23-n. . If experience is worth anvthintr. Dr. Vanderpool's S. B. remedies ought to be good. ag23-m Dr. Vanderpool's headache and liver cure is a grand blood purifier. ag 23-m OREGON STATE FAIR HFThe Twenty-sixth annual exhibition at Salem, Oregon, commencing MONDAY, September 16, and continuing one week, nnderthe management of the Oregon State Hoard of Agriculture. Over $15,000 In cash premiums offered for agricultural, stock, dairy, and mechanical exhibits, for works of art and fancy work, and for trials of speed. Running and Trotting RACES ' Each day. Important improvement' made in the premium list. Reduced rates for fares and freights on all transportation lines to and from the fair. PRICES OF ADMISSION: Men's day ticket. $ 50 Women's day ticket. . 25 Men's season ticket .. ; . i 2, 50 Women's season ticket .1 00 Send to the secretary at Salem for a pre mium list. J. T. AP PERSON. J. T. GREGG, Sec'y. .... President. PHYSICIANS- J. M. Applewhite, M. D-, PHYSICIAN and SURGE0X, Corvallis, Oregon, Office at K. Graham's drug store, on Main street, opposiie, reading room. G. R. FARRA, M. D., PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Knecial 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., ana 1 to 2 and 7 p. m. 1:13-71 For business pursuits at the Portland' Business College,. Portland, Oregon, brat the Capital Business-College, Salem, Oregon. Both schools are under the management of A. P. Armstrong, have Same oourse of studies and same rates of tuition. ESusiness, Shorthand, Typewriting, Penmanship and English Depart ments. Day and eveninesessions. Studentsad mitted at any time. Forjoint Catalogue, address fertlanii Unisex Collie, (U Capital Boutins College, 1'ortlaud, Oregon. vU Sjalem, Oregon. - y v fit hrfiJS'. IRVINE" & HELM. That the best and cheapest pleace n Coi vallis to buy all kinds of Cutlery, Tools. Iron, Nails, Pumps, Rubber hose, Iron and Lead Pipe, Rope, Barb Wire, STOVES RANGES, Granite ware, Stamped ware, Tin ware, Japauned ware and House Furnishing goods: or to net all kinds of job work in the lint of sheet metals or plumbing done is at the Hardware and Stove store of SIGN FTilE PA D I.O C K J. 0. Qli The EES0ET! THOS. WHITEHOPN, Proprietor. he famous "VV. H. McBinyer hand made Sour Mash and Old Crow Bourbon Whiskies, Weinhard's beer on tap. Schlitze's celebi-Hteil bottled beer. Knicker bocker's Beer. The gentlemen's favorite resort. Fancy mixed drinks a specialty. Keeps constantly on band all kinds of imported liquors and cignrs. Liquors for medical purposes a specialty. Main Street, , 5 - Corvailis. Dr. Conant's Compound Ya por Baths. C. A. Lond,of the Little B.ind Box bar ber shop, has placed in his rooms a medica ted vapor bath for the cure of all diseases arising from impure blood, and those suffer ing from chronic troubles can surely find re lief. Rheumatism, nenrakna, salt rhuem. general debility, kidney trouble, nervous prostration, paralysis, scrofula, piles, tn mors, eczema, malaria, fever and ague, ery sipelas, pains in the back, poison oak. dyspepsia, and one bath will break np a cold aud prevent a fever. -If you are ailing in any way try the vapor bath; by applying at the rooms testimonials on all diseases will he furniabed. Mrs. .Loud will give treatment to ladies, and also furnish testi monials. Apply at Little Band Box bar ber shop, Main street, Corvallis, Ore., C. A. Loud, agent. . , NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. , . Land Office at Orf.ooh City, Or. , ) August 16th, 1889. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten tion to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be fore the County Judge, or in his absence be fore the County Clerk of Benton eouuty, Oregon, at Corvallis Oregon, on Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 1889, - viz: Charles S. Bond, homestead entry No. 5575, for the Si, of S. VV. I of Sec. 29, and N. J of N. W. i ot Sec. 32, Tp. 12, 8. of R. 11 vVest. He names the following witnesses to prove his coutinnmis residence' noon and cultivation of .said land, viz: G-. W. Collina, of New. port, Benton Co., Or.;E. Manning, of New port, Benton Co., Or.; O. D. Clark,, of Newport, Benton Co., Or.; E. B. Fanno, of Collins, Benton Co., Or. , , . , J. T. APPERSON, St. Register. SUBSCRIBE- FOR, THE COR vallis Gazette, tKe oldest pa per in Benton co. One year; $2. m IP' m Gazette Office,? Gorvailis Oregon,- 9 a
