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CORVALLIS, OR., NOV. 8, 1889.
Wonder how the prohis "stomach
the editorial in yesterday's Oregonian
under the head of ''The "Lesson of
Iowa." It was a scorcher, wasn't it?
Last Tuesday's election in the east
and south as a whole resulted in favor
of the democrats. In Iowa, the demo
cratic governor is elected by a plurality
of about 3,000; with the rest of the
state ticket republican; in New York
it is a democratic victory, excepting
the legislature. Ohio has elected a
democratic governor by about 12,000
plurality; Massachusetts is republican
alf through; Virginia democratic as
might be expected; Mississippi solidly
democratic (how could it be otherwise);
republican majority of about 25,000
in Nebraska; and Pennsylvania nearly
70,000 republican.- Of course, the
democracy ftel jubilant over Ohio,
but that won't elect Mr. Cleveland in
1892.
Sixty years ago railroads were un
known fn this country, and the popu
lation ot the United States consisted
of 12,000,000 people. To-day we
operate upward of 165,000 miles of
railroad, and our population has in
creased to over 60,000,000. Sixty
years ago the aggregate wealth of the
United States was less than $1,000,.
000,000; at present it is estimated at
$50,000,000,000. Over our 165,000
miles of railroad there was carried last
year 475,000,000 people, and 600,
000,000 tons of freight were trans
ported. Upon these lines are engaged
1,000,000 employes. Their equipment
consists of 30,000 locomotives, 21,000
passenger cars, 7,000 baggage cars and
1,000,000 freight cars. The capital
invested in construction and equipment
amount to $8,000,000,000, and the
yearly disbursements for labor and
supplies exceed $600,000,000.
TEE POLITICAL DRIFT.
A political horoscope at best is com
posed mainly of elements of uncer
tainty. Yet we may, by taking high
ground and avoiding merely local
measures and influences, observe and
estimate, with a comparative degree of
reliability, the general drift of the na
tion just as, standing upon some bold
headland, we may see the sweep of a
river's current, and are not deceived
by eddies and "back currents." ' "
What is the political drift of the
American people to-day? Clearly, to a
man whose vision is not dimmed by
partisan prejudice or local' coloring,
but one answer can be made the
republican party has entered upon a
new lease of power which it may pre
serve, unbroken, for many years. For
the coming twenty years it seems
probable that the republicans will con
trol American politics. Possibly
democracy, within that period, may be
trusted with the administration of af
fairs for another limit ot four years,
but this is mainly contingent upon the
behavior of the republicans. Dissen
sions in its own ranks, it now seems
probable, alone can defeat that party at
the polls, says an ex.
. Of the eight new senators to be
chosen by the new states now stand
ing upon the verge of statehood, six
indisputably fall to the republican
side of the chamber. In Montana
the courts alone can determine the re
sult, with the chances apparantly about
even. But even if the democrats
gain the victory, at best it can be but
short-lived. The remnants of Price's
brigade, who peopled Montana in the
early days of reconstruction, can offer
but faint resistance to the overwhelm
ing wave of immigration now sweeping
over the west. Probinquity, is an in
fluence that party leaders are power
lessly successfully to combat. The
same influence will predominate in
Idaho when the territory shall be ad
mitted to the union, and Wyoming
also is pretty certain to remain in the
republican column. Utah will, in ?11
probability, cast her vote with the
democrats, should she be admitted,
but in time that state will become
debatable ground. Against this at ray
of young and vigorous republican tim
ber, the democrats will probably have
become brighter as
manufacturing
Arizona and New Mexico, for those
territories will be peopled largely by
immigrants lrora the . southern , and
border states. -
In the south the republicans have
always had a righting chance, and
this, it seems reasonable to predict, will
the voters of the
states more fully un
derstand the tariff question.
Thus stands the political question as
viewed to-day. Time may entirely
change these 'conditions. New issues
may arise which, will remold the old
parties, or sweep one or both of them
out of existence. Such, as a matter of
fact, must be' the ultimate result; but
for the immediate future the drift is
strongly towards republican control of
American politics.
WEATHER REPORT.
During October, 1889, there were
14 days on which rain tell, and an
aggregate of 5.10 in. of water; there
were 7 clear, 12 fair and 12 cloudy
days.
The highest temp. ' for the month
was 73 deg. on the 5th.
Lowest temp, for the, month, 38
deg. on the 15th.
Mean temp, for the month, 54.9
deg.
Monthly range of temp., 35 deg.
Greatest daily range of temp., 23
deg. on the 16th.
Least daily range of temp., 3 deg.
on the 7th.
Mean daily range of temp., 11
21-31 deg. -
The average mean temp, for Oct.
for 20 years is 51.8 deg.; that for Oct
1888, is below normal by 1.5 deg.
Excess of temp, since Jan: 1st,
12.9 deg.
The average precipitation for the
same time is 3.10 in.; that for Oct
1889, being above normal by 2 in;
deficiency in precipitation since Jan.
1st, 8.29 in.
The prevailing winds for the month
were from the southwest during 11
days, south 10 days, north 10 days.
Very light frost on the 16th. Very
fine luna halo on the 31st. -
During, Oct. 1888, there were 13
days on which rain fell, and 2.72 in,
of water; there were 2 clear, 6 fair and
24 cloudy days; first frost, light, on
the 25th.
Highest temp, for the month, 74
deg. on the 6th.
Lowest temp, for he month, 36 deg.
on the the 20th. .
Mean tempt, for the month, 54.6
deg.
' ; Thomas Pearce.
Eola, Nov. 1, 1889.
TOLEDO NOTES.
Toledo, Nov. 4, 1889.
Dr. H. W. Vincent killed three
coons in bis front yard last night
It is supposed they were after chickens
and got in the wrong yard.
Charley Mays moved his family to
Toledo last week to spend the winter
and send the children to school.
Sheriff Mackay's smiling counte
nance was seen in our midst the last
of the week looking after business
and shaking hands with old friends.
Justice Burt and Constable Alexan
der are doing a staving business in
their line. They had two law' suits in
tlteir court of justice last week.
Mr. Deunck's square cottage is
nearing completion and is quite an ad
dition to the town. .
. W. Brazelton and family have moved
into their new residence and look
quite cozy and feel very much at
home.
Mr. Bridgham is building a nice
cottage and is wishing for a pleasant
week so he can finish it and take his
family home.
The Toledo brass band serenaded
Mr. and Mrs. Capt Blake at their
new hotel last Tuesday - evening.
After the serenade Mrs. B." invited
the boys into the spacious dining
room where they did ample justice to
the fine lunch spread before them,
and left with many kind wishes for
the future welfare of Mr. and" Mrs.
Blake.
Mr. James, the popular p;ano and
organ dealer, is looking after the in
terest of our people and having very
good success, I believe.
A pleasant party at the new hotel
last evening.
Fine strawberries at H. . W. Vin
Apple Boxes. 500 planed sngar pine
apple boxes for sale, cheap. : Enquire of
f. OL. Johnson.
NOTICE OF FIN Afr Ja ETTLE to ENT.
Notice is
signed administi
Mattoon, deceaa
county court of Be;
final account, as
tate, ana that
1889 at the hou.
been appointedby said eon
that the under-
th. estate of F. S.
has filed with the
county, Oregon, his
listiator of said es-
nday,he 2nd day of Dec
ot said day baa
tor the hearing
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
CORVALLIS
'JSv
IMPROVEMENT
COMPANY'S
Sale of-
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- In JOB'S ADDITION to the City of Corvullis.
Fifteen Minutes Walk from Business Center, Ten Minutes
walk from New Public School and Court House. The south
west portion of the Addition is within two blocks of the State
Agricultural College. This most delightfully located
TRACT of LAND
Immediately adjoining Corvallis on the northwest was pur
chased by a syndicate who have platted and laid it out in town
lots and blocks, and is now placed upon the market-.'-' The tract
embraces seventy-five acres of rich land, there being just suffi
cient slope to insure good drainage. The entire tract has been
highly cultivated for years. It is the FINEST
Now on the Market, and the fact that the growth of ths city
both in public buildings and private residences is in the direction
or this property insures a rapid increase iu values. .
jEflr"Corvallis spent. in public improvement alone the present year $105,000, not to
mention private buildings. The erection of three substantial brick edifices, n large steam
flouring mill; a block ot elegant cottages (by outside capital) certain to be built the com
ing season, with a canning establishment and other enterprises receiving favorable con
sideration, speak well lor the development of the ci I y. The long deferred extension ot
the Southern Pacific Company's road to a junction with the main line, seems assured the
, coming, season, and that the West Side will then become the main line seems equally
certain. Then indeed will this side of the valley "experience such a growth and corres
ponding increase in values of property as she has never yet known. This is the history of
the East Side, and is sure to be ours. That Corvallis will maintain her position as the
leading city on the West Side no one can doubt. The State Agricultural College would
in itself be an important factor in the growth of any community, requiring for" its main
tenance.large and increasing sums each year, and drawing to our city hundreds of families
. to avail themselves of .our superior educational facilities. The low prices of all classes of
Ileal Estate as compared with some of the much-talked-of "Boom Towns" cannot tail to
' attract capital, and a consequent enhancement of all values will result. It is the intention
of the company (and it possesses both the ability"and will) to make Job's addition worthy
the attention of both the home-seeker and the investor. The unsurpassed location, within
a few minutes' walk of the business centre, schools, public buildings, etc., excellent drain
age, magnificent views, etc., combine to make it specia'ly desirable as residence propertv
while the investor can not fail to net a handsome profit. The properly is laid off in
blocks 200x300 ft.; lots 50x100 ft. The central block in the addition is reserved and will
be laid out as a public park and planted in ornamental trees and shrubbery. The com
pany have also reserved land for an electric-light station, proposing so soon as a sufficient
number of lots are sold and residences erected to operate a small plant (arc system) for
street lighting. The Corvallis Water Company have agreed to extend . their mains
. through this addition when needed. Other improvements tending to increase the value
of the property are contemplated.
ELEGANT RESIDENCE AND FIVE ACRES OF LAND
thereof and ue settlement of objections
thereto. if. M. JOHNSON,
Administrator of estate of F. S. Mattoon,
deceased. 4t,
"Included in this addition and facing immediately on the county road is a hand
some two-story residence, of ten rooms, with fruit-house, wood-house, barn, etc., together
with five acres of land; that immediately surrounding the house is beautifully laid out in
shrubbery, ornamental trees and garden, the balance being a fine orchard of cherries,
pears, apples, etc Also an abundance of blackberries, raspberries and other small fruits.
The company propose making this a. free gift to purchasers of lots in Job's addition, every
Jot carrying with it one chance in the drawing, to take place when all the lots are sold, for
this elegant property, which willl)e conducted 'in such manner as the owners of the lots
may elect and a warranty deed for the property given the person drawing it.
DON'T LOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY
Of securing choice residence" property at first prices. Lots are
already selling rapidly find are sure to advance before spring.
TITLE PERFECT; Easy PAYMENTS
Prices of lots and blocks, maps, plats, illustrated descriptive
pamphlet of Corvallis, with photographic views of the
above property, to be had of
! OFFICE: New Court House Building, CORVALLIS, OREGON.
SELLING OUT
.A.T COST,
And some below cost, for cash,
The following lines of zoods
must go: Guns, pistols, butcher
knives, baby carriages, bird cages,
hammocks, croquet sets, second
hand sewing machines in good
working order, gloves, dog collars,
spy glasses, walking canes, and
other things too numerous to men
tion in an advertisement.
THIS
is done for
P URPOS P
of enlarging my
'MUSIC,
Business.
The RESORT!
THOS. WHITEHOPN, Proprietor.
IfgSFThe famous W. H. McBrnyer
hand made Sour Mash and Old Crow
Bonrbou Whiskies.
WeinliHid's beer on tap. Schlitze's
celebrated bottled beer. Knicker
bocker's Beer.
The gentlemen's favorite . resort.
Fancy mixed drinks a specialty.
Keeps constantly on hand all kinds of
imported liquors 'and cigars. Liquors
for medical purposes a specialty.
Main Street,
Coi vailip.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Lams Office at Okegon City, Or., )
Sept. 27th. 1889. y
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten
tion to mjake fiual proof iu support of his
claim, and that said proof will he made be
fore the County Judge, or in his absence,
before the County Clerk of Bentm county
ai Corvallis, Oiegon, on Tuesd y, Nov. 12,
1889, viz: Hannah S. Beiieu, formerly
Hannah S. Thompson, Homestead Entry
No. 5598, for the N. W. I of N. E. i and
Lot 1 of Sec. 22, and Lot 1 of Sec. 23 iu Tp.
12 8. of It. 6 W. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence,
upon and cultivation of, s;iid laud, viz:
Henry Unst, Joseph Taylor. H. H. Herbert,
and T. P. Connor, all of Philomath P. O.,
Ben ton Co., Oregon.
J. T. APPERSON,
6t. Register.
NOTICE FOIl PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Ck., )
October 25th, 18S9. J
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice of his inten
tion to make fiual proof in support of liia
claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore theCouuty Judge, or in his absence be
fore the County Clerk of Bei.tou county,
Oregon, it Corvallis Oregon, on 'Monday,
December 16, 1889, viz: Charles Smitl:;
Homestead Entry No. 5524 for the S. E. i
of Sec. 8 Tp. 13 South, R, 0" West.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
J. Gray, J. Powell, W. Gates and D.
Woods, all of Philomath, Benton Co., Ore
gon. J. T. APPERSON,
6t Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
'Land Office at Okeoon City, Ok.
Spt. 24th, 18S9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled 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' Clerk of Beuton uounty, at
Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday, Nov. 11th.
1889, viz: William H. Green, Pre emption
D. S. No. 5335 for the E. $ of . S. E. of
Sec. 2 Tp. 12 S. of R. 7 west. He nrmca
the following witnesses to prove his con
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: J. L. Pittman, N. Allen,
L. Herren, and K. L. Castell, all of Philo
math, Benton Co., Oregon.
J. T. APPERSON,
6t. Kegiter.
For business pursuits at the Portland Business
College, Portland. Oregon, or at the Capital Bus
iness College, Salem, Oregon. Both schools are
under the management of A. P. Armstrong, have
same course of studies and same rates of tuition.
flusiness, Shorthand,
Typewriting, Penmanship and English Depart
ments. Day and evening-sessions. Studentsad
mitted at any time. Forioint Catalogue, address
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PHYSICIANS-
J. M. Applewhite, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,
Corvallis, Oregon,
Office at R. Graham's drug store, od
Main street, opposiie, reading room.
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., and
1 to 2 and 7 p. m. ' i:i3-yi.
If exDerience is worth anything. Dr. v
Vanderpool's 8. B. remedies cuxht to be
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