f'ftE (jORVALLiS GAZETTE, FRIDAY, JUNE 5,.i&tf.
Tlili TWIN ClilES.
Detroit, Mich., May 25, 1S91.
To the Editors
Ve heat a good deal about the
rivalry of the twin cities, St. Paul and
Minneapolis. It is hard to picture in
ones mind the relative positions of the
two. You purchase a ticket from
Portland to St. Paul and alter reach
ing the western outskirts of Minne
apolis, scarcely seem to leave the city
city uatfl St. Paul is announced. Resi
dences and residence property occupy
nearly the entire distance between the
two cities.
To t person traveling among strange
citie the impression obtained often de
r.nrls on the hotel accommodations
met with. In Minneapolis one who
secures accommodations at the "West"
hotel will leave the place with a feeling
that it is a progressiva city. St. Paul
has the "Ryan" and "Windsor" hotels
which leave favorable impressions of
the city. But for completeness of de
tail and elegance of finish they are not
to be mentioned in the same day as
the "West" at Minneapolis. A saunter
down Summit Avenue in St. Paul gives
one an idea of the wealth of the place.
The most substantial looking resi
dence, probably, is that of J. J. Hill,
president of the great Northern. His
building and pavement are of red
stone and are just now being com
pleted. The street is paved with ar
tificial stone and is smooth as a floor
for about a mile. It commands an ex
cellent view of a large portion of the
city. :- -,
One thing that attracts the atten
tion of a Corval'isite is the admirable
street railway service. There are two
or three cable systems but the majority
of the roads are electric. The state
capitol building situated in the center
of a block about 200 feet square is a
very unpretentious building cf red
brick and bears a strong resemblance
to the Oregon agricultural college at
Corvallis. I visited the state libraries
and about the first book my eyes rest
ed on was the latest edition of Oregon
Reports. I took one of the volumes
and pointed out some familiar cases,
sent up from Benton county, to my
companion, the state attorney of Da
kota.
At St Paul I had the pleasure of
listening to Ingersoll in his lecture on
Shakespeare which he delivered in a
church. Strange place in which to
find the infidel speaking. So I
thought, until I learned the church had
departed from recognized standards.
Nevertheless the lecture was very en
tertaining. The orator alluded oc
casionally to his views on religion but
in the mam confined himself to the
treatment of his subject. His elo
quence at times held the large audience
spell bound. It was refreshing to
note the sentiments which evoked ap
plause. All sarcastia allusions to re
ligion were met with indifference but
his prafse of Shakespeare with pro
longed applause. The audience evi
dently Rad come to hear about the poet.
He ridiculed Donnelly's efforts to es
tablish Bacon's claim as the author,
and, judging from the reception of his
wit by the audience, I came to the con
clusion that Mr. Donnelly's fellow
townsman hive no especial sympathy
with the position he has taken on this
question. Indeed a number of per
sons intimated to me that the general
impression thereabouts was that he is
akin to the handle of a well curb.
I went from St. Paul to Minneapolis
on a street car and! from the latter
Dlace out to Minnehaha falls. There
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seems to be considerable attention
given this spot by the Minneapolis and
traveling nnblic. The cronnds about
the falls are laid out ana kepc in gooa
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condition and stone steps down to
sundry observatories are plentiful.
The falls are exactly like the pictures
we see so often and the creek which
snpplis the water is about like Oak
creek, certainly no larger. The falls
are worth going to see, that is if you
happen to be in the city. It only
costs a bit in money and an hour in
time. Ji' presume the amounts ex
pended ly pleasure-and curiosity seek
vs at the falls in owe day would in the
aggregate have paid very well for the
poem which has made the spot famous.
Sti Paul has a fine court house and
citjr ln. It seems to be the fashion
litre to combine city and county build
ings. Bt B&msey county has five or
x divisions to it circuit court besides
several other judicial braaches, county,
probate, superior, etc., and all in ses
sion at the same time. AON.
Foe'Sale. Eight lota in block 18,
Job's Addition, for $600.' Address
"Owner" Gazette- office, Corvallis,
OttgOOr-
THE 4TH OF JULY CELEBKATION.
The citizens of -Corvallis and surroumling
country have decided to make the coming
Fourth of July celebration, which will he
held at Corvallis, one of the best ever held
in Benton county, and all have entered into
t'je enterprise with a will, and are working
as one for the success of the coming event.
Committees have been hard at work for the
past few days, and have met with success
iu soliciting finances, and are leaving noth
ing undone which will add to the pleasure
of parties taking part in the celebration on
that occasion. The Monmoth baud has
beeu secured to furnish the music, and
there mny be other bands in attendance.
There will be premiums given for cham
pions in a hose race, for the best lady and
eentleman rider in the parade and for the
victors in a ball game, etc.
A soecial feature of the day will be a
drill by 40 boys in uniform and in the even
ing there will be a grand display of fire
works, and a ball for the benefit of those
who trip the light fantastic. There could
not be fouud a more pleasant place to spend
the legal holiday than in Corvallis, and all
who come may feel assured of being royally
entertained.
The following are the officers of the clay,
and those who know thein can but feel assur
ed of a successful celebration:
President of the Day, Hon. John Burnett.
Orator, Hon. J. K. Weatherford.
Header, Miss Maud Hoffman.
Grand Marshal, C. 3. Wells.
Chaplin, Rev. E. J. Thompson.
Ax Old Flag. To J. A. Knight of this
city belongs the honor of being a true and
loyal citizen of these United States, altough
a German by birch. He observes every na
tional holiday in true American style. He
h the possessor of a large American flag
nd on e?ery legal holiday he unfurls this
banner and floats the stars and stripes at
the top of the high flag pole iu front of his
furniture store. Perhaps there are many
15 igs in our country made of finer material
a'ncl upon, which loyal women have put
mute- elaborate and artistic work, but the
history of this national emblem is of special
interest to our readers in Corvallis. Last
Decoration D.iy, pointing proudly to the
fl:ig floating in the breeze, Mr. Knight said
t: the writer, "There is the first American
flag that was ever raised in Corvallis. '' It
was made by his wife, now a member of
Ellsworth Relief Corps, the first year of the
civil war and was raised the same year for
the fir3t time on his residence in the north ern
part of this city. During the war it
was called into service on all public oc
casions, it being the only American flag iu
Corvallis for sometime, and on every na
tional holiday for the past thirty years,
with a patriotism, commendable tc every
loyal citizen of this great and free republic,
Mr.Knighthas proudly brought forth thiaold
flag and unfurled its stars and siripes at
the very top of the mast iu front of the
store.
The Tax Question. The Oregon State
Grange, at the annual session just closed at
Hfllsboro, adopted a resolution appointing
Hon. J. Voorhees. of Woodburn, and Hon.
R. P. Boise, of Salein, and Hon. R. A. Ir
vine, of Albany, a committee to formulate a
bill on assessment and taxation and report
not later than September 1st to the execu
tive committee of state grange, and the ex
ecutive committee was instructed to print
and send copies to each sub-grange In the
state for consideration, and their action to
be reported at the next animal session of the
state cranse at Albany, and the bill as
formulated and adopted by the grange will
then be submitted to the pe nple during the
next political campaign an 1 to the next ses
sion of the legislature. Suggestions are re
quested from farmers and others interested
in this subject. Address communications to
the chairman of the committee. By order
of the Oreson State Grange. W. H. Hil
leary, Secretary.
Wants Moke Room. S. L. Kline, who
has but recently completed one of the finest
and largest business blocks in Corvallis,
finds his business increasing so rapidly that
it has become necessary for him to erect
another building in order to make room for
his large and varied stock. He has- decided
to have erected on Front street a one story
frame building, 24x76 feet, and work will
be commenced on the same immediately,
Mr. Kliue is one of the most successful busi
ness men in Corvallis, and is now doing ah
extensive business. He will carry in ad
dition to his regular line of dry goods and
furnishings- a lame stock of agricultural
implements, and will haudle the celebrated
D. M. Osborne binders and cutting ma-
IrOiinpR. And von nan find anvthinfT in his
j
stock from a ket kmfe to a 8eif i,ider,
and will be assured of reasonable prices.
Surveying Contracts Let. It will be
of interest to our readers in the western por
tion of the county to learn ihat W. H. Byersi
snrvevor enneral for Oreeon, has- let con
tracts for the survey of townships 13 and 14,
ranges 7, 8, 9 and 10 west. Within these
townships there is quite a number of settlers
who have taken up squatters claims and
have been living on them for years: They
will soon be able to perfect the titles to their
homes. Alonzo Geser of Salem, has
party of surveyors located near Lobster,who
are at work on a government contract.
To Start Up. Workmen at the big can
nery of the Salem Canning Co., opposite
the woolen mill, cleaned up a lot of goose
bsrries Tuesday, and the machinery wil
be started up on these to-day, thus opening
the season's run of some 2,000,000 cans. As
early peas'and other- vegetables and fruits
will soon begin to come in, things will hum
m that quarter from this day on. saix nun
dred acres' of peas alone have been con
tracted for. Statesman.
Lost. Between the store and residence"
of S. L. Kline, a Bold breastpin, pearl cen
ter set in star. Return to S. L. Kline and
rtunive reward.-
MEMORIAL DAY.
More interest than usual was taken in
memorial services at Corvallis this year,
and the day was appropriately devoted to
the duties we owe those who fought and
died for us and their country. The day
was all that could have been asked, being
bright and sunny, and many people were in
in from the surrounding country and took
pnrt in the exercises.
Preparations had been perfected by the
(i. A. R. Post of this city and the Woman's
Relief Corps and at 2 p. ni. the procession
began to form in front of Farra's block. It
was headed by our Marine Band who ap
peared in their uniforms, white leggings
and red-tasseled white hats, T. H. Dupuy
acting as marshal. Following the band
were the college cadets, the old soldiers,
the kindergarten and public school children
and then theWomen's Relief Corps and
long line of carriages. The procession
under the command of Adjutant F. M.
Johnson was a fine and imposing one, and
reflected much credit on the committee
f arrangements who had wisely and care
fully plauned every detail, To the solemn
music of the dead march the long line
move slowly to tiie cemetery when the
usual G. A. R. exercises occurred under
the directions of Commandant Kemp. An
excellent choir led by Mrs. F. M. Johnson
rendered some very choice selections and
au able address was delivered by visiting
Comrade, Rev. T. C. Henderson, of Pendle
ton. Perhaps the most interesting part of
the exercises were the songs and recitations
of the little kindergarten children who did
their parts admirably. The graves of the
oldiers were decorated with a profusion of
flowers, and many there were who took
occasion to decorate the graves of the dear
ones gone with the choicest garlands of
their love and remembrance. Several
beautiful pieces including a cross, shield,
pillow and flag, star and G. A. R, emblems
were prepared by the teachers and pupils of
our public schools and placed on the graves
of the fallen heroes. Each state and terri
tory was represented by one of the school
children, who each depositing flowers on
the grave repeated a verse of four lines
suitable to the occasion and seemed to be
very much appreciated by those present,
One by one the veterans are failing out of
the ranks and are';being mustered on '"Fame's
eternal camping ground." This beautiful
custom of strewing flowers on the graves of
the nation's dead was instituted by that
typical American volunteer soldier, John A,
Logan. It has grown in the affections of
the people until now nearly every one, at
least once a year cleans up and beautifies
the last resting place of loved ones lying in
their palaces of rest. How very appropri
ate that our children should take part in
these sacred and solemn duties and early
learn the lessons of patriotism and devotion
to the fta'' that floats over our beloved laud,
thus learning to keep step to the music of
the union and take laudable pride in erect
ing the sturdy pillars of state upon the
blood-cemented foundation laid by our fore
fathers and preserved by the veterans of
61 and '65, Let no one think these be idle
ceremonies that call tne multitudes to our
cemeteries on memorial day each year.
Let us tread gently on the soil that contains
the dust of our nations heroes. Strew
springs choicest blossoms on their grassy
mounds, feeling certain that when the last
bugle call sounds "Taps" for us onr graves
annually will be visited and decorated with
spriuga brightest flowers and our names
kept alive in the hearts of generations to
come in the observance of this beautiful
custom.
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS.
The annual commencement exercises of
the Corvallis public schools' were held last
evening in Job's Theater. There were ten
graduates this year, eight ladies and two
gentlemen, whose names are as follows:
Birdie Osburn, Eebecca Casteel, Lillie Kerr,
Addah Gillette, Maggie Mackay, Anna
King, Lottie Rose, Mattie Allphin, John
Pipes, Ed. Bryson. The house was well
filled with friends of the participants who
had assembled to hear the excellent pro
gramme that was carried out. Each and
every one participating in the exercises did
well and reflected great credit upon them
selves.
Another entertainment will be giyen this
(Friday) evening under the auspicies of the
pupils of the public schools. This enter--
tainnent will also be held in Job's' Theater,
and a first-class programme has been pre
pared which consists of music, declamations,
and a flag drill by a class of boys in uni
form, which promises to be exceptionally
fine. An admission fee of 25 cents will be
charged, which will be used for the benefit
of the schools. All who have children at
tending school, as well as1 those who appre
ciate a good entertainment should not fail to
attend.
A New Building. The work of tearing
down the old sheds, which were iu the rear
of the First .National Bulk, aud cleaning
the grouud for a new brick building, was
commenced' Wednesday morning. The
building will l8 erected for Judge Burnett,
who owns the bank building, and will, in
connection with- the present block which it
will join, present a fine appearance and'
greatly improve the appearance of Jefferson
street. When completed it will be two
stories high; 59 feet deep by;25 feet front.
The lower floor will be occupied as a gro
cery department store by Z. H. Dvis, while
the npper story wrM be partitioned into
small rooms which will be rented for various
purposes-. The contract has been let and
work will g forward asTapidly as possible.
This is additional evidence of' Mr. Burnett's
confidence in the future of this city and sets
the ball rolling for the summer ' building
boom.
Married June 3d, at the' residence of
J. E. Felton in Avery's Addition by llev.
E. J. Thompson?- Edward L. Strange and
Emma A. Felton,'-both of Corvallia.
STANDS FOR JULY 4TH.
The eeneral committee will receive prop
ositions from any persons who wish space
for stands on - grounds lor celeorauon oi
July 4th. Sol Stock, Sec. Com.
Mr. John Carashar. a merchant at Car-
aehar. Fulton Co.. Ohio, says that St. Pat
rick's Pills are the best selling pills he han
dles. The reason is that they produce a
pleasant cathartic effeotand are certain and
thorough in their action. Try them when
you want a reliable cathartic. For sale by
1. Graham, druggist.
50,000 POUNDS WOOL WANTED.
Highest cash price paid for wood. Con'
suit us before selling.
Stock s Cash Store.
IN" TEANSIT,
-A
CAR - LOAD
OF
FLANO BINDERS and HAY
Best Goods!
BOTTOM PRICES!
Call and Examine Samples now
on hand.
leadquarters for Binding Twine,
J. D. CLARK,
.Agerit.
Auction Sale!
COMMENCING
Monday, June 8,
At 2 O'clock, P. M.
OF-
CLOTHING,
Hats, Caps,
. G en ts Furnishi n gs,
Notions, Etc.
at - nmn - cuimi - mil
Corvallis, Oregon.
Auction flays Mondays, Yed-
nesdays and Saturdays.
HONEST FRANK,
-A.nction.eer.
CORVALLIS
WILL CELEBRATE
THE
Of July.
' Great preparations are being made
and the people of Benton- and other
counties are cordially invited to par
ticipate in the exercises and compete
in the contests. t
Horse Racing
BALL GAMES-
$ Grand Ball I
And Fireworks will be given'
in -the evenings
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F & M J
9thI ninth Y"9tH
WEEKLY SURPRISE SALE,
From Thursday, June 4th,
Thursday, June 11th.
EEMNAN
We haye accumulated a large
number of remnants of Dress Goods, Sateens,
Ginghams, Lawns, Cliallies,
Embroideries, Etc., during the season which we
will offer for the next week at
ASTONISHING LOW PRICES.
STOCK'S CASH STORE.
"OUT OF
off
0
Stop at the New Era
Elegant
Ever brought to Corvallis.
If you will come in and see our new line of Shirts, Neckwear, Gloves,
Hosiery, Hats, Etc., you will be convinced that
Now is the time for Linnen Dusters,
a full line at the
TDISO'S REMEDY FOR
J- to use. Cheapest. Relief is immediate. A euro
Wmi certain.
For Gold in the
It is an Ointment, of which a small particle is applied
to the nostrils. Price, 50c. bold by aruggists or sent
by mail. Address, B. T. Hazeltine, Warren, Pa.
-AND-
EN'S FURNISHINGS!
We are now Exclusively
in Clothing, Men's Furnishings,
Boots, Shoes and Hats.
dealing
ARRIVING WEEKLY.
All at Portland Prices.
Clothing
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Jul
Does OKO. "Him KISH sell so many'
Superior Stoves?
Because they art Superior in Quality, Finish and Op-'
eration to any other stoVe in this market, and the firebacks
are guaranteed for fifteen years, arid the pricerare also W
lowest- Made in all sizes and- sorts, -
to
T S J
Muslins, Calicos. Kiblons,
SIGHT."
the Perch!"
and inspect the Most
stock of
CATARttH. Best. Easiest
Head it has no equal.
ade to Order
titffc Corvallis
" Oregon.-
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