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TIIE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1890. , Cordially Received. Mr. 1890 was ushered into Corvallis a few minutes after 12 o'clock on Tuesday night last by the ringing of nearly every church bell, the blowing of several steam whistles, and ex plosions of numerous bombs, fire crackers, firing of guns, etc. A large number of people were yet on the streets owing to the late hour of the ending of the drama given by the amateur society, and all helped make merry the occa fion. Truly there is always one time in a year when you are per fectly free to open yourself to wild ness that is during the first hour of a new year. When Old Sol raised himself up from behind the mountains east of here in the morning, Corvallis with the sur rounding scenery presented a beautiful sight. Ax Elegant Time piece. The manufacturers of the "gold and silver" shirt sometime ago offered several prizes to be given with a certain number of the shirts of their make that were sold. With every one disposed of a chance was given in a drawing to take place at some appointed time and the one who drew the lucky num ber, of course, won the watch. On Tuesday last, W. E. Paul, of this city, was showing his friends how luck had favored him by making his ticket the lucky one at the drawing which took place in Stock's store on that day. The watch is a very handsome gold one, and it proves one fact that4 W. E. has had at least one clean shirt during the past twelve months. New System. The new style ol arranging the box sheet for reserv ed seats in the opera house here, as gotten up and kept by C. L. Roberts, the jeweler, is a great im provement over the old system. Gum paper is used upon which the diagram of the sections, rows, and seats, is drawn, and when a seat is sold with reserve the original number is cut from the gummed sheet and attached directly onto the ticket, thus preventing any "second sale." It was brought into use on Wednesday night at the Lindsay theatre and showed how nicely it worked. When you purchase reserved seats here after there will always be a surety of being able to occupy them without entering a protest. Work Suspended. Says the Al bany Herald, of the 1st inst.: "A special dispatch from Coe Station, on the eastern extension of the Oregon Pacific railroad, brings the intelligence that all the forces of men engaged in construction have been compelled to stop work on account of a heavy fall of snow. A force of 150 tracklayers arrived from the front last night and Or man & Crook's men will arrive in a few days. The snow may not delay the work many weeks, and the contractors will leave all their supplies at the front in order to go on with the work as soon as the snow goes off. It is now six feet deep at the front and it is still Royally Treated. The Indepen dence West Side, of Dec. 27th, 6ays: "There was a grand mas querade ba'l at Corvallis on Christ mas night at which several hun dred attended and several from this city. Warren Cressy, of this city took the character of "Lord Cornwallis, 1776," and when the i award was made of the prize for the best all round dancer he was agreeably surprised to hear his name called, and he was present ed with an eight dollar silk um brella. Warren is being royally treated this Christmas,, as he re ceived a gold-headed cane and a diamond ring at the Christmas tree the other night." A Card. If any one in the city, where there is a child or children and the parents do not leel able to supply them with suitable picture books and papers, will communi cate with me it will be a pleasure to supply them, to some extent, with these pleasant additions to th& home life. This will be done with no publicity. I can thus ac commodate those who wish to give as well as those who will receive. A. Rogers, Pastor CongT church. Finger Off. J. Frady, a work men in the sawmill in this city, had the little finger of his right hand cut off on Tuesday after- noon wnue engaged in the planer. Dr. J. B. Lee called to- attend to the wound. was L. G. Kline was in Albany a few hoips on Monday last. NEW YEAR DISTRIBUTION. PACKAGES RECEIVED BY SOUS CORVALLIS PEOPLE ON WEDNESDAY. Just a few minutes after midnight on Tuesday last a shrill noise was heard as if of something approaching this city at a rapid rate. No sooner had the people, who had been aroused, j found positions suitable to gaze at the passing object, when the electric flv comotive pulling a long train of fly haggagers and flycoaches with Mr. and Mrs. 1890 on board came thunder ing along, its wings and fans beating the air at a terrific rate. This tram remained here only a short time un loading some of its New Year freight and soon proceeded on its night's journey. A Gazette reporter, ac companied by his electric note-taker, visited the room where the freight was stored and secured a list of the per sons receiving Dackages and a de- scription ot same, which is as follows: Mayor J. B. Lee A complete set of electric walking utensils. Thos. E. Cauthorn A new seat in the Oregon senate. E. Holgate A wagon load of thanks for his stand on the building of the new court house. M. A. Canan A five-story mansion with a good bank account tJ spend the rest of his days with. F. M. Johnson Manv vears of good health to enjoy his nice home and happy family. Judge John Burnett The next mayorship of Corvallis. John R Bryson A higher position than an attoiney-at-law. Zeph Job A hunting ground in his batik. Rev. A. Rogers A thrifty Towth in his prune orchard. E. Allen and E. Woodward A modern-style drug store. Dr. J. M. Applewhite A Cleve land hat for '92, and a new laugh. Robert Johnson A blank marriage license and a set of wedding instru ments. J. M. Nolan A continuance of his store in Corvallis. Jesse Spencer A larger room in which to move his barber shop. L. L. Hurd An arc dynamo. 01. Rose A patent cigar roller and a new girl. J. D. Clark An immense trade in '90. Joe Wilson A gul to keep com pany with. Win. Mackay A patent office opener. M. H. Kriebel A position as car toonist on some great daily, and a new bull-dog for '91. Le. Beach A promotion in the railroad office, with a pretty type writer. M. L. Pipes Something soft to attend to. John Kelsay Consulship to Cal cutta. N. Bivesen A pair of high-heel boots to accompany his plug hat. Alta S. Additon A new pair of drama prtnts. O. G. Hopkins A regular Maud S. for next summer, and a life partner. J. R Scraflford The marsiialship an me next city election. J. Mason Plenty of enjoyment during the rest of his lile, D. Howell A city lot with a hemp hill. H. Pape A tobacco plantation, and a spittoon manufactory. "Pete" Callahan A kindergarten ot his own. R. Cox A ton of glory and several more new projects. J. W. Rayburn A law office in the center of the court house tower. C. L. Roberts A larger room for his jewelry store. B. W. Johnson A hitchin' Btrap for himself. Geo. Paul A dime show all by himself. Geo. Waggoner The office of state treasurer. Adam Assell A nicelv furnished restaurant. W. Todd A chance to get married. Grandpap Hitchens A day posi tion in a hotel. Arthur Spaulding A second- Bill Nye. S. N. Wilkins An eleciric talking machine. Cam. Hemphill An improved "yarn" spinner. W H. Mahouey All the pleasure possible in the coming season. Wm. Butterfield A set of bill boards. Logan Hayes A lady type writer to copy dispatches. Chns..Houck A box of Robertine. T. H. Dupuy A bottle of electric anti fat. T. Whitehorn Plenty of prosperity. J. S. Moore Managership of some detective union. P. Lewis A box full of clear conscience. J. W. Hanson An El Rio Bey of his own. Prof. P. L. Washburn A new kind of bug. ; Prof. W. N. Hull A large sale of his patent school desks. Al. Pygall A butcher shop of his own. . , W. A. Wells Succesi in his real estate investments. Cam. Hemphill now has full charge of the opera house here. Novel Advertising. Consider able merriment was caused not long since at Tacoma by the novel method of advertising adopted by the Humbolt House, corner of Fourteenth and A streets. One day a man was hired to parade a wheelbarrow with but one brick in it, all day, and his behavior was so outside the ordinary that he fooled even the police. In the morning this man took eight bricks and left one at each corner from Twelfth to Fourteenth street on Pacific avenue. Then with one brick in his barrow he started on the rounds. The first time he came to a brick he stopped, de liberately placed his brick on the ground, replaced it with the other, looked at his watch and moved on the same as before, at the next cor ner the operation was repeated. He refrained from answering any questions, and kept on his rounds in the same way until he came to the corner of Fourteenth street when he quietly went down to the Humbolt House, entered the bar, bought and paid for a drink, only to repeat the same performance over again. He was arrested for being crazy; but was released and the next day appeared with his wheelbarrow and a big Humbolt House placard. The newspapers talked about the crazy procedure and gave a hotel notoriety it had never heard before. Public School Notes. After a week's vacation, school re-opened last Monday with the usual atten dance . . . Another room has been furnished, and Mr. Kittredge has been employed as assistant; the rooms are still comfortably filled . . . Miss E. E. Burnham has moved into the northwest room with her Kindergarten work; this leaves one vacant room in the building . . . The institute visitors viewed our build ing and expressions of admiration were heard on all sides . . . Quite a number of visitors have been ' to the school this week. There is a welcome for all who are interested in school work . . . The tempera ture of the rooms was too near freezing, point Thursday morning to have school. When the new boiler is in there will be no dif ficulty. X. Amateurs. The drama "Foiled," presented on Tuesday evening by some of- the agricultural col jeg3 siuaenis, in tne ciiy opera house, was largely attended by the citizens here. As nearly every one has heard that it proved to be quite a success on the part of the amateurs there is no need of giv ing a long criticism. In some por tions of the different scenes the acting could have been greatlv im proved but only those having more experience and training could bet ter it any. I he persons faking the leading character? were Miss Jessie Waggoner, Miss Annie ' Allen, Miss Sarah Harris, Henry -cuien. vnester .a. very, G. . l'au and A. S. Additon. The net pro . .. ueeus oi me entertainment were something over $55. Forty More. Notwithstanding the fact of its being the holiday season, which is usually a quiet time in real estate, forty lots were sola in Job's addition this week by Ralston Cox, to residents of Portland, Boise City, Albanj-, fcaiem ana (Jorvallis. People in vest in this addition because it is the highest and best location, more buildings will be erected than in all other additions combined and prices are lower than elsewhere. These lots will show a decided ad vance in price this spring and vou will make money by purchasing now. On the 12th. There will be no services at the city hall next Sab bath. The Presbyterians expect to re-open their church Sabbath, January '12th, when they will ex tend a cordial welcome to all their former congregation and as many more who desire to make a church home with them. The church has been thoroughly repaired and re furnished and will be one of the most pleasant and comfortable churches in the valley. Letters. Advertised for Janu ary 4th, 1800: E. W. Bromham, EttaCrul, (2), David Htiggins, Wm. Pugh. La.vdd & Burton. (8), Mrs. Jane Smith, Master Albert Swab, Miss Annie McDonald, Mikel Weilget. F. A. Helm, P. M. For Sale. A recorded short horn bull, Aaron, five years old. Murray & Budgett, Corvallis, Or. No dancein the city hall to-night. But one will be given next week without fejL , Hyera Sisters' concert company the. next attraction in the opera house. THE INSTITUTE LAST WEEK. REPORT OF THK PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE 1 AYS SESSION. On Thursday morning, Dec. 26th, at 10 o'cloek Supt. MoElroy opened the Second district teachers' institute at the city hall in Corvallis. by introductory remarks upon the topic, "What rules ought a teacher to make it the opening of his school" He says the state hoard of education have made some general rules, for the government of the schools of Oreeon. Prof. J. M. Wil Hams, principal of the Eugene schools, theu stated he did not usually lecture the school the first morning, and read to them a sys tem of rules. He thought it well to teach neatness by telling the pupils that he would each month examine the books of the pupils. Prof. Givens, of Linn county, fol lowed with some good suggestions. He said rules applicable in ontf district would not he so in another. Prof. Rigler, of Ore gon City, public schools said he understood the question to apply to our ungraded country schools. But shall we read a list of rules maie by the teacher at the opening? He thiuks a short address to the pupils is well, but good work is better. Rules should I i made as they are needed. Rales should be expressed in simple lancuaire. Every rule should bo rigidly entorced. Punishment should follow the violation of every rule. Pupils should help in the legislation if the teacher guides the senti ment. Rule-mailing is hazardous. Supt. J. G. Stevenson, of Line couuty, favors outlining the work with few rules. Mr. Davis, of Douglas county, said he made no rules. Mr. Burns, of Douglas, said he made one rule "Do Right." Institute then adjourned to circuit court room on account of the cold weather. Prof. Rigler then introduced the subject of "P rimary Arithmetic." Provide couutcrs of splints, pegs, objects of any kind. Test his ability to count with these objects. Teach him to number these objects. Drill him in rapid work. Then in oombination work. Prof. W. N. Hull, of state agricultural college, introduced for the initial subject in the afternoon. "The Value of Graphic Illus tration." The speaker urged teachers to illustrate all their work. Teachers are uot well qualified to teach unless they can practice free-hand drawing. Its value in teaching cannot be estimated. Methods of Securing Order," was in troduced by F. M. Ghormley, of Xewport. He advocates the i.lea of teachers becoming well acquainted with all the patrons of the school. Have the directors make rules for the school and rigidly enforce them. Prof. A. Walker, of Albany, did not believe it a good idea to feel the pulse ef the pa rents to find out what ails tho child. Thought it better not to be acquainted with some parents. Thought the directors should have nothing to do with the rules. Prof. Frauk Killer, principal of the Oregon City schools, thought it a good idea to know all the parents, but not make them all bosom friends. Did not think directors should make rules for the government of the school. Prof. Frank Rigler, by request, continu ed the subject of "Primary Arithmetic. He believes using methods that will inak the work easy and yet practical. Use props, or helps, until the child is sufficient ly advanced to not need them, A grea deal of practice is need ad iu addition. there are comparatively few persons, out side of accountant), who can add with rapidity and accuracy. Divide long col umns in addition into sections of ten, etc. for convenience and accuracy. Prol. W VV. Bristowof the state agricultural college, did not think a child should walk by means of crutches or props. Believe that a child learns to add long columns as well as t divide a column into sums of tens and then add the sums. Prof. G. A. Walker, Albany, did not exactly like the idea of proping a child up. Prof. Lane, of Che mawa, believed children should have arith metic made easier to them. He thinks breaking column of figures a good thing, The association then adjourned till 7:30. Before the appointed hour rolled around, streams of living humanity were pouring into the elegant and spacious court room of the new county court housa, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. Prof. W. E. Yates, principal Corvallis pnhlic schools, in his usual genial and hearty way, delivered the address of wel come. I he speech was full of thou cht and feeling. The "Response," by J. B. Horner, prin cipal Roseburg public school-, was replete with thought and sentiment. The address was listened to with rapt attention. The speaker is too popular a speaker throughout state, to neeo. an encomum from our pen. Rev. W. Rollins, pastor First M. E, church, Salem, was theu introduced, who addressed tho assembly on the subicct. -neroiain juoaernizea. tier. Koliios is a i r T r i . .. ... popular lecturer, and upon this occasion de lighted and instructed his hearers. The speaker believes there are heroes as great m humble homes as there are on (tattle fields. We ned not look for heroes in the records of soldiers and martyrs, but go to tne homes of many of our people. The speaker discussed many of the social prob lems of the day, and interspersed his dis- course with humor. Hon. Warns iash Esq. then read a paper on "the Agricultural College its place iu the educational system of the state." Mr. Nash, as ou former occasions, did justice to his subject. The eyening's entertainment was highly interesting, and the whole was interspersed with excellent instrumental and vocal music : T On Friday morning the session began by general discussion on "Proper motives and incentives to study." The proa and cons of giving banners, rewards, etc, were discussed,, but the majority f the speakers seemed to not be in favor of giving prizes. Prof. F. Bercbtold, of the agricultural college, read an excellent paper on the "Im portance of vocal music iu schools. Music is an old art art of prophets. Music is a discipline makes people milder, gentler, more moral, etc. Strange its practice, iu schools, should be questioned. The ef fect or influence of music will last long, be cause it is elevating. It is to be lamented that music is so much neglected in Oregon. Good songs cultivate the moral and esthetic nature of the child. Music should take im portant rank as a meaus of securing disci pline and order. Our public schools should lay the foundation of morals, and music is their strongest factor. Music refines the taste enables the soul, softens the passions, and purifies the heart. Banish music from society, church, childhood, and half their chacms are lost. Supt. W. I. Reynolds, of Poik county, discusses the subject of "School Aids." Anything that will increase the efficiency and raise the standard is a school aid. Teachers must be prepared and in earnest that is the first school aid; charts for read ing, geography, phiology, etc., are iudis pensible in the school school-room. Teach ers should make charts for their schools. Young teachers, especially, should have arithmetical charts. The best teachers should be in primary work. Prof. J. M. Williams, principal Eugene schools, read a well written paper mi the subject of "The Concrete in Teaching." The speaker showed that he understood his subjoct. Teach children to observe, to think, to search and t to do. Teach words, etc., by illustrations. Use concrete for teaching children and not the abstract. "Kindergarten Method" illustrated by class, by Miss E. E. Burnham,' Corvallis. The little children showed that they are well trained iu their work. Miss Burn ham is an excellent teacher in this line of work as her pupils will attest. The many designs worked by the children are unique. The assembly were delighted with the little people iu their sougs aud play. Miss Mary McFaddeti, of Portland, was introduced, who discussed the subject of "Color." There are many reasons why we should study color. Railroad companies must employ men who can distinguish color. Teach children the different colors the primary and secondary. Teach the combination of colors; they help the child to appreciate the be uties of nature. Iu total, the paper was good. Prof. G. A. Walker, of Albany, was in troduced who read a masterly paper on the subject, "Examinations in Schools." Mr. Walker believes that physical examinations for cadetship, life insurance, etc., may be passed without, in books in school, cannot. Examinations fail of the purpose for which they were instituted. Written examina tions are a test ot memory, but not of kuowIed:;e. Cause of much cheating and dishonesty. Students sometime review whole text-books iu a day or two that re quire months to master that is cramming. Just so long as written examinations are used just so loni will the moral law be set aside. Examinations allow the indolent and trifling to pass as well as the studious and industrious. If schools are institutions for disseminating kiu.wledue, these examin ations must be dispensed with. At this juncture of the programme an in vitation was granted and aeeeo ed to visit the new public school building, aud the ag ricultural coilege. Through the generosity of the Corvallis teachers and Hon. Wallis Nash, secretary board of regents agricul tural college, the visiting members of the assoriation spent an hour very pleasantlv inspecting these buildings of learning. Many were the commendatory remarks made respecting building. These teachers from over the state v. ill remember this visit to the public school, and college. The lecturer of the second evening was Prof. TIiob, Condon, state university, Eu gene, subject, "The Lost Continent aud its Rolatinn to Oregon's Early Oeologieal His tory." The professor, as he a!w.ys does, held the attention of the audience from beginning to end. His discourse was i highly interesting and iustiuulive, Miss Nettie Spencer pleased the audience witn a recitation. The music during the evening cellent. Saturday's session was opened by Prof . c. uriiiierc, oi rii'.ioniatn. Ue-ivenog an able discourse on the subject. "The School the College." The speaker held h hearers spell-bound, as it were. His seuti merits were unanimously concurred in. A.K , .1 I ... luorais and iviauuers in Aclioois was the subject of ceneral discussion. Prof. Bristo.v believes teachers should be a living example before pupils. Prof. Campbell, Monmouth, believes there is a spirit of in tegrity in the American people, aud it can ixj uruugnt out it propel ly worfcad upon in the children. Teach them to be honest by constantly bringing it before their minds. Prof. W. Parker, Philomath, believes that teachers should lie with their pupil; during recesses. Prof. S. I. Pratt, of New port, thinks pupils wiil or will not do as their teachers. Prof. Gilbert thinks great ileal might be (lone tor the manners of pupils. Teach manners and morals. Prof. Sheak thinks pupils like to be on the popular side. Be careful and teach whic i is the popular, or better Bide. - Prof. H ill, discussed the methods of reading. Teach children to read naturally. Best elocutionists are children. We ften ruin the chilli's elocution. Hare children take their eyes irom the book while read ing. I be following resolutions were unani- mously passed: .Resolved, First. That the thanks of this institute are due and are heartily tendered to the citizens of Corvallis for tbeir gener ous hospitality in entertaining visiting teachers, and for their interest in the work of education shown by tbeir attendance at the session of the institute. Second, To the ladies and gentlemen comprising the committee on music and en tertainment for tne diligence with which they have performed the arduous duties as signed them. llurd. To the Southern raci he aud Ore gon faeiho railway companies tor the re duced rates granted by them to the mem- bora of the institute traveling over their line. Fourth, To the eminent instructors and lecturers from abroad who have favored us With their presence. Fifth. lo the county commissioners and county judge of Benton county for the use of the court house. Sixth. To all others who have con tributed their time and effort in making this institute a landmark in the educational history of the state. Inns endeth a grand and clonoos session of a hundred and thirty teachers of Oretron. The occasion will long be remembered, iu Corvallis, JL IL C IN BRIEF FORM. Portland's population is placed at 64,567. The agricultural college opens again to day, after a vacation for the holidays. President I). S. Stanley, of ,Mon; mouth, took the west side train for home on Monday. Miss Jessie Waggoner entertain ed a few friends at her home on" Tuesday evening, after the drama; Miss Carl Hitchens returned from Albany on Monday, after vis iting with relatives foa a few days. ' Miss Kate Carlile, of Corvallis, who has been on an extended tour through eastern Oregon, returned home on Monday. Several gun shots were heard near the center of this city on last Monday night. Suppose it was the work ot the hoods. Josh Mason left on Wednesday for Oakland, Cal., where he will join his lamily aud remain until about the last of March. Mrs. G. M. Powers, wife of the genial purser on the N. S.Beutley, visited with relatives near this city during holiday week. Bonsfell & Co., of San Francisco, paper dealers, have furnished the Gazette with a very handsome calendar for '90. Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith enter tained a lame number of their friends on last Wednesday even ing at their handsome residence. F. M.Johnson has the thanks of Gazette for a supply of blotters, and calendars fcr 'U0. Mr. J. is a rustling insurance agent and attor ney at law. By Tuesday morning's west side freight train, catlie enough to till lour cars were taken to Portland. John Smith and N. Baesen were the shippers. Mrs. Ii. M. Thompson had the misfortune to slip and fall on Wednesday last causing a severe strain to her back. She is report ed improving. Several of (he Monmouth nor mal school students came over on the Oregon Pacific passenger ou Monday and took ihe west side for their place of learning. The public installation of the newly-elected G. A. Ii. and W. K. C. officers, of tin; order in Corval lis, occurs to-night at Ihe hall on northwest corner of Second and Adams street. Most every Sunday night about 10 o'clock., several of the young men of this city are troubled with "la grippe," judging from the way they hold down the front gates. The Oregon Pacific river boats carry a huge number ol passen gers on nearly every trip thev make. One time the Bent ley had eighty-nine on a round trip and sevenlv-six at another. A parly was given last Wednes day evening, at I lie residence of J. P. and Mrs. Irvine, by their children. Quite a number of young people were present and all enjoyed themselves splendidly. M. G. Lane, who was in Corvallis last week attending the institute, died at his home in Salem on Mon day afternoon last. He had been in poor health previous to his trip to this city, and it is thought (hat the active part he took in carrying out the programme of Ihe institute was too much lor him. He was aged Ci. At the opera house, January 7th. What! The Hyers .Sisters and tbeir company of eighteen performers. n n a a B at tf o n I O o . 8 o 3- c CO CO VO F. M. JOHNSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ' CORVALLIS, OK. 2TPoes a general t-racticc in all the courts.. Also 1 1 2L rent for all the lirt-clum iusurancecotnnaiuc .2:2i