THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, FRIDAY, FEB. G, 1891.
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Speaker Gebr has gotten the
matter down to a fine point: "Four
dollars a minute is what your time
costs the state of Oregon," was his
remark as a whole lot of valuable
time was being wasted by useless
speeches.
The smallest letter on record
was recently transmitted through
the English mail from Lincoln to
Guilford, consisting merely of an
ordinary penny postage stamp. A
message in shorthand was written
on the adhesive side, with the ad
dress, while the official mark was
stamped on the face. It reached
its destination in safety, and was
legible when delivered.
It is estimated that the amount
of money shipped out of the state
for grain bags reached a mil
lion dollars for this year's crop.
That was a heavy drain. How
much better it would have been to
have saved the money in the coun
try by starting a bag factory at
the penitentiary instead of sending
the money to San Francisco for
10,000,000 sacks. Localizer.
The great problem of public ed
ncation in America is: How is a
teacher to teach children of all
classes, creeds and nationalities,
with their different home influen
ces and different social surround
ings, so as to apply to each child
the methods of instruction suited
to his particular needs? The man
who can solve this problem will
prove himself a benefactor of the
race.
Here is an instance that proves
the fallacy of the axiom: "Time at
last makes all things even:" A
citizen of Quincy, 111., who sued in
1886 to oust a rival from office has
just been declared entitled to it.
But the rival has served out his
term and received his pay and a
new election has placed a third
man in the office. The lucky win
ner of th.3 suit seems to be left
with a heavy bill of costs and a
cJear knowledge of the law's delay.
Seal pirates iu Behring sea next
season will hear with fear and
trembling that the revenue cutter
Bear is being fitted out in San
Francisco with four-inch rifled
gans. The news in connection
with the fact that England is mass
ing war ships at Esquimalt and
that Germany has started a cruiser
or two for Northern sea looks as if
attention may be distracted from
the seals. But all the govern
ments say there is nothing in it.
The Bermudas are a group of
small islands belonging to Great
Britain, and their commerce is so
limited that we doubt if one in ten
Americans can name an import or
product except Bermuda onions.
Yet the colonial government of
this significant group pays a subsi
dy of $17,500 annually to a steam
ship line running between Nassau
and New York, which is about
twelve times the sum that is doled
out from the overflowing treasury
of the United States to the Ameri
can mail line to Cuba and Mexico.
The senate of the United States
lias passed the apportionment bill
just as it came from the house of.
representativesr that is, fixing the
number of representatives at 356.
There were attempts made to gain
additional representation for Ar
kansas, Minnesota, .Missouri and
New York, but these were defeat
ed. As the bill . will go to the
president it gives one more new
member of each of the following
states: Alabama, California, Geor
gia Indiana,. Iowa, Kentucky,
TWainp. Maryland. Massachusetts.
Oregon, Rhode Island, South Caro
lina, South Dakota, .Texas, Ver
mont, Virginia and Wisconsin
THE UPPER WILLAMETTE.
Of the $11,000 appropriated by
congress for the improvement of
the Upper Willamette the only
portion of this smn that has yet
been expended for improving the
river above the falls is a small sum
for surveying a bend in the river
near Corvallis where the current
threatens to cut a new channel.
Yet it is reported that the appro
priation or the greater part of it
has been used up. Where has it
been used? Major Handbury in
formed the committee appointed
by the State Board of Commerce
to confer with him concerning the
improvement of the Willamette
"that it has been used in building
and equipping a snag boat." The
boat will now probably be used
for the improvement of some other
river, or lay idle until another ap
propriation is made. Thus it
seems that the entire appropria
tion has indirectly been diverted to
more favored localities, and the
Upper Willamette has apparently
received little or no benefit from
it. Be this as it may the people
living tributary to the Willamette
are justly entitled to more consid
eration than they have yet re
ceived at the hands of the govern
ment and its officers, and their ap
peals through their boards of trade
should be listened to. It would
only require a small amount com
pared to that asked for improving
other rivers in Oregon and Wash
ington to make the Willamette
navigable for the entire season
to Corvallis, and to Harrisburg
the greater part of the season.
Senator Hirsch, of Marion, has
introduced a joint memorial, which
will without doubt pass, asking
congress for an appropriation of
$100,000 for this improvement.
The memorial should not be pigeon
holed but our delegation in con
gress should urge withe all conssi-
tency possible that the appropria
tion be made. Some idea of the
traffic of the upper Willamette can
be gained by the report of the
State Board of Commerce which
gives the tonage of grain stored in
the various warehouses along the
river, at Corvallis and to the south
line of Benton county for the year
1890.
Bond's warehouse 1050 tons
Wooley's 900
Finley'a 1050 "
Peoria. 900 "
Boonville 1200 "
James Cauthoru's 3080 "
T. Samuels' ; 1190 "
Cunning's 180 "
Martin & Herrou's ISO "
Hulhert and Whitaker's.. 390 "
Smith's 300 "
H. F. Fischer. 3000 "
Benton Co. Mills 3015 "
Or a total of 553,000 in bushels
of wheat and oats for the year,
besides there was 90,000 bushels
of grain stored at Philomath and
a large amount at Wells' Station
which might be called tributary to
the Willamette. These figures
only show the amount of grain
stored in the southern half of the
county immediately tributary to
the river. Thus when the tonnage
of merchandise is added to this it
shows that a large amount of
freight is 'handled just in this
small section adjoining the river.
During 18S9 the tons carried by
the Oregon Pacific steamers were
26,000 and the independent
ines probably carried as much
more which would bring the ton
nage of freight handled on the up
per Willamette up to about 50,000
or 60,000 tons with the river in its
present condition.
The new city charter has passed
both the senate and house and has
probably by this time received the
Governor's signature and became
a law. This means a new era in
the growth and progress of Cor
vallis, and from all indications we
may look forward to lively times
here this coming season.
The Toledo Blade says: "Mrs.
Dolph, wife of the Oregon senator,
is one of the pretty women of
Washington. She is a brunette,
of fine figure, and handsome face.
She is a farmer's daughter and was
a dairy maid in her yeuth, which
was spent in Benton "county."
WILLIAM WIN DOM.
The announcement of the death
of Secretary Windoin was read all
over the United States with a feel
ing of keen regret. The sense or
painful surprise will be followed
by one of profound sorrow. Every
citizen will be conscious of the
national bereavement. We are
entering upon a crisis in public
affairs with which few of our states
men are so fitted to cope as the
one who is now taken from us. It
was in matters of finance that Sec
retary Windom was particularly
skilled. His mind was naturally
drawn to such subjects, and he had
studied them profoundly. He was
an established authority upon the
subject, and now that the reorgan
ization of the public financial sys
tem is rapidly becoming the most
momentous issue of the time, his
counsel and direction are particu
larly needed. His death, there
fore, falls at a period when his loss
will be felt as a national misfor
tune of far greater magnitude than
it would have been considered at
any other time.
William Windoin was born in
Belmont county, Ohio, May 10.
1827. He received an academic
education, studied law and was
admitted to the bar in 1850. In
1S53 he removed to Minnesota
and was elected as representative
from that state to thp Thirty-
sixth congress. His political
career was a most successful one,
and he was re-elected to every suc
cessive congress until 1870, when
la . a TT
I lie entered the senate, lie con-
tinued to hold the office of Senator
until 1881, when he became Secre
tary of the Treasury. In this of
fice his great talents were conspic
uously displayed and he won a
high reputation as a financier. At
the the close of his term as a
cabinet officer he was again
chosen to the senate, and upon the
election of Harrison was once
more placed iu charge of the
Treasury.
In his financial administration
Secretary Windom was always
careful and conservative. Though
a Western man he always had the
confidence of the money centers of
the East, and was one of the few
men in whom both the farmers
and Wall street trusted. He was
frequently spoken of as a candi
date for the presidency and could
at all times had the vote of his
state for this high office. While
he was never a brilliant man as an
orator, the solidity of his mind, his
thorough knowledge of the subject
upon which he spoke, and his un
doubted honesty and patriotism of
purpose gave to his words a weight
and significance more convincing
than those of many a more elo
quent man. His death leaves a
vacancy in the national councils
which will be hard to fill. But
few statesmen of his generation
survive him, and he goes to his
rest full of years and honors amid
the mourning of the great people
he so faithfully served. San Jose
Mercury.
The legislature has only a little
more than two weeks to transact
the remainder of the business be
fore that body. They will have to
do some lively work to get
through.
The Sioux Indians taken to
Washington to see the president,
are to visit the National theatre
and witness Francis Wilson's op
era, The Merry Monarch.
Just a year ago the Willamette
was raging furiously and outsiders
were blockaded here until the 111 h
of Februarv.
How to Breik. up a Sevare Cold
Fron iha Virginia City itintani JUJisonUiv
When we fin I amalicine we know to
posses gemiinn merit, we consider it a duty,
and we take pleasure in telling wh it it is.
Such a medicine ri foui l Ch underlain'
Cbuh Riinely. By tha me of this syruj
we havt grebe ved, in a few hours, seven
colds, and in the course of tw. or threi
days, entirely broken them up as has several
of our friends to whom wa hive recom
mended it. It is aft it is represented to be
by the manufacturers. If you have a cough
and want to stop it, Chamberlaiu's Cough
I Remedy will do the work. For sale by
T. Graham, durggist.
Every town in the valley is
overrun with tramps who exist
by begging and stealing. There
should be some way to rid the
country of these worthless fellows.
BAD ECZEMA ON BABY
Head one Solid Sore. Itching
Awful. Had to tie his Hands to
Cradle. Cured by Cuticura.
Our little boy br ke out on bis head with
i bail form of eozem i, when he wan four
m mths old. We tried three doctors but
.-hey did not help him. We th;u used your
chree Cuticura Uemediks, and after uaini;
chem eleven weeks exictly according to di
rections, he begin to steadily improve, and
itter the use nt them tor seven months his
head was entirely well. When we beg in
isiiig it his head was a aohi sore- from the
crowu to his eyebrows. It was also over
his ears, most of his f ice. and snvill Dl.ices
on different p irts of hi-, body. There were
sixteen weeks that w had to keep his hands
fed to the cradle, and hold them when he
was taken up; an I had to keep mittens tied
on his hands to keep his tinier-nails out of
the sores, as he would scratch if he could
in any way get his hands loose. We know
your Outioura Remedies cured him. We
feel safe in recommending them to others.
GEO. B. ftJAETTA HARRIS, Webster,
Indiana.
Scrofula Cured.
I have a sister yoauger than myself whose
whole body was covered with scrofula sores,
from hiad to foot. She could not lie down
at nitjht and had no peace by day. A friend
advised her to try the Coticitua Remkdie..
She did so, and 'h-y cured her.
DORA B. ERVINO, Rushylvania, Ohio.
Cuticura RasoUent.
The new B ood and Skin Purifier, and great
est of Hum r Remedies, cleanses the blood
of all impurities and poisonous elements,
and thus removes the cause, while Cuti
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skin and scalp and restore the hair. Thus
the Cuticura Remedies cure every species
of itching, burning, scaly, pimply, and
blotchy skin, Scalp and blood diseases, from
pimples to scrofula, from infancy to age,
wheti the best physicians fail.
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Corvallis, - - Oregon.
M. A. CANAN, PRO.
THE OCCIDENTAL IS A NEW Build
ing, newly furnished, and is first class
n all its appointments.
RAT"S LIBERAL.
JB3"Large Sample Booms on first floor for
Commercial Men.
JOHN SI. SOMERS,
ATTO RN EY,
CorvaHis, Oregon.
Office two doors north of J. A. Knight's
furniture store.
l'KOPKIETOR OF THE
ORVALUS KAKERY
And Dealer in Choice
Staple and Fancy Groceries.
perb mmrn liquors.
Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, Crackers, Etc.,
kept constantly on hand.
Corvallis, - - Oregon.
BECAUSE THET Aft E
THE BEST.
D. M. Ferry & Co's
Illustrated, Descriptive and Priced
SEED ANNUAL
, For 1891 will be mailed FREE
to all applicants, and to last season's
I customers, it is Better than ever,
Every person using Garden,
f lower or Field Seeds,
should send for it. Address
D. M. FERRY & CO.
DETROIT. MICH.
I Largest Seedsmen in the world
Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained, and all Pat
ent business conducted for Moderate Fees.
Our Office is Opposite U. S. Patent Office,
and we can secure patent in lees time than those
remote from Washington.
Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip
tion. We advise, if patentable or not, free of
charge. Oar fee not dne till patent is secured.
A Pamphlet. "How to Obtain Patents," witb
names of actual clients in your State, county, or
town, sent free. Address,
C.A.SNOW&CO.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, 0. C .
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vallis Gazette, the oldest pa
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OCCIDENTAL
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JANUARY AID FEBRUARY
WE WILL CLOSE OUT OUR ENTIRE
Stock of Men's Winter nothing Oyercoats, Furnishing
Gods and Rubber Goods, at
Greatly
Reduced
In order to make room for our New Spring and Sum
mer Stock, of which we will have a large and elepant
assortment.
"Bill of Fare" at the "New Era."
The Old Credit System Must Go.
The old credit system must go. The people are awake to the fact
that credit and long time means Long Prices. At the end of the year
the merchant, that sells on time runs over his books and draws oil all
worthless accounts, loots them up and adds them to the loss account.
Now, those accounts must be paid for, and those that pay for their
own must telp -pay for those toorthle&a accotmts. Again, if a merchant
sells on time he must buy on lime thus making him pay big prices for
his goods; then he adds his enormous profits to cover the losses
of those worthless accounts. Now,
Neither sells on credit nor buys on time, so are able to offer Match
less Bargains in all classes of goods they carry. The lollowing are a
few of their sledge-hammer prices;
Ladies' and Misses Gossamers, $1.00, $1.17, $1.50, and $2.25, worth
25 per cent more.
Rubber Overcoats, $3.70, worth $5.00
Ladies' Overshoes, 3Sc, 42c, 48c. and 55c, worth 25 per cent more.
Men's Overshoes, 57c. worth 75; 67c, worth 85, &c, &c.
Overalls, 45, 50, 53, 63 and 75e. worth 20 per cent more any other
place in town.
Men's Hats, 30. 80, 85. and 90c. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, &c.
Towels, 5, 8. 10, 12, 18, 23, 25. 35, and 42c.
Ladies' Shawls, from 25 to 50 per cent below regular prices.
Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries 50 to 100 pr ct. below regular prices.
Corsets, 20 48, 85 and S8c each.
Gents' collars and cuffs at 100 per cent, below regular prices.
Mouldings. Must close out this slock to make room for Large Stock
of other goods to arrive from the East in February.
Come and get prices we can't enumerate them in this space. No
trouble to show goods. All goods purchased at the "New Era," war
ranted. Give us a call. WILKINS, BOND & CO.
Furniture Headquarters 0
Furniture Store.
This is the great Emporium for Modern Furniture at reasonable pri
ces. His stock is large, and selected with (-.pecial care with an eye to
Comfort, Beauty, Style and Durability. A glance at his elegant wick
er, plush and fancy chains, convenient folding wardrobe beds, stylish
center tables of antique oak and walnut, will convince those in quest
of Furniture that his store is the place for bargains in anything of the
hsusehold furniture line.
GEO. K
Corvallis,
Charter : Oak : Ranges !
"With. Wire-Gauze Doors. J .
SUPERIOR STOVES RANGES
Fire-Backs Warranted, for 15 Years.
Argfand Stoves and Ranges,
"Ventilated Ovens,
PLUMBING, R00FJNG, REPAIRING.
F.L.P0SS01T&S0N. I
We carry a lull stock of the Very
Best SEEDS, TREES, BULBS,
FERTILIZERS, ETC. BEE
KEEPER8" SUPPLIES. Give us a
trial order.
P. L. F0SS02T & SON, 209
SUCCESSORS TO WU.T.F.R BROS. -
I3XT C3r
Prices
Oft
Oregon.
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FISH,
Oregon.
2nd Street, Portland,' Oregon.
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