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THE GAZETTE JOB ROOMS are headquarter for all kinds of COMMERCIAL PRINTING Letter-SMb, NoU-HMdi, SOI-Buds, SUtemtati, Zn-elepa. sal Bcolaty Prating cf AH Halt BT J. J. FLETT. OUR ARTISTIC PRINTER. GAZETTE STATIONERY STORE Is well stocked withfa fall line of Blank Books, Legal Blanks, Inks, Plain and Fancy Box Papers, Pens, Pencils, Tablets, and All Kinds of Writing Materials. VOL. XXX. ! COKVALLIS. BENTON COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1893. NO. 34. OUR SSii SATURDAY, OCT. 7, GUM TUES. 0CT.10, DENSE O REDDGTIOCIS FOR ONE DA.Y ONLY. STOCK'S CASH STORED A CASE OF FLATTERY. IF ANYONE were to tell you you were the handsomest wom an in the world, you'd leel flattered. IF A WOMAN were to tell you you were the handsomest man in the universe, that would tickle your vanity and cause you to feel flattered. A IV. TTAVl?. TfKfiF.TVrcn Tiotli- VV jng but flattering notices from the people on our New Fall Stock of Fete Tailor Made Suits and Overcoats. - ! WE HAVE RECEIVED flat-; tering words from everyone that has 6een these garments. While we're not vain nor have they caused our head to be swollen abnormally large still we feel proud over the result and reward of our untiring efforts to please. These garments are unusually pretty, being full, of chic, grace and beauty. THOSE SWELL Double-Breasted Overcoats have taken the good dressers by storm. They are patterned after those garments that will be worn by the swell dressers of New York. The col orings are truly handsome, being mainly of the conservative order neatness and richness being the prime favorites Jor4ithe season of '93. We have them for $8.50, $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, $17.50. $18.50, $19.00 and $22.00. MILLERS : t CLOTHING : STORE. : : In the county court of ths state of Ore son, for Benton connty. In ths matter st the estate 1 Notice James H. Brown' deceased. loredit Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed administratrix oi the estate pf James H. Brawn, deceased, and all persons haviug claims against said estate are required to present the same with the proper vouchers, within six months from the date of this notice, to the said ad. ministratrix, at the office of W. E. Yates in CorvaUis in said Benton county, Oregon. Dated this 18th day of August, 1893. Mart E. Smith, Administratrix of the estate of James H . Brown, deceased. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned has been duly ap pointed, administrator of the estate ef Thomas McBoe, deceased, by the county court of the stats of Oregon for Benton county. All persons having claims against said 'estate are required to present the same properly reclined to me at my residence, seven miles southwest of Corvaliis, in Ben ton county, Oregon, or to E. Holgate at bis office In terrains, Oregon, - wniq stx months from the date oi this notice. Dated at Corvaliis. Oregon, Oct. 6, 1893. Wk. H. McBEE, ' v Administrator of estate of Thomas Mc Bee, deceased. B'KETsuiyg, Fraternal Directory. BARNUM LODGE, No. 7, 1. O. O. P., meets every Tuesday evening. Fisher's block. S. N. WIlkinb, Bee. M. Cbaio, N. O. a1 UI VIVE ENCAMPMENT, No. 26, meets first and third Fiidays of each month. Fisher s block. W. H. Cubiun, Scribe. J. L. Underwood, C, P. ALPHA REBEKAH LODGE, No. St meets on the second Friday of each month, Fisher's block. Mrs. T. Samuels, Sec. Mrs. J. M. Applewite, N. G. VALLEY LODGE, No. 11. K. of P.. meets every Monday evening, Farra & Allen's block. J. M. Port br, K. oi R. & S. Bowks Lbstbr, O. C. FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 14, A. O. U. W., meets first and third Thursdays of each month, National Bank block. W. K. Yatbs, M. W. E. Holgatb, Recorder. MARY'S PEEK CAMP, No. 126, Woodmen of the World, meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Bow as Lbstbr, Con. Com. Hiram Oojld, Sea CORV ALUS GRANGE, No. 242, P. of H., meets last Saturday of each month, First Nations! Bank block. Joiut D. Lstoubr, W. M. J. D. Johnson, Sec CORVALLIS LODGE, No. 14, A. F. A. M. . meets ii the first Wednesday of each month, Fisher's block. J. D. Johitsob;, W. M. O. G. HoraniB, Sec. FERGUTON CHAPTER, No. 8, R A. M., meets the second Wednesday of each month.f Fisher's block. O. G. Horaiss, Sec J. A. Gibubrd, H. P. ST. HART'S CHAPTER, O. E. 8., meets on Friday proceeding full moon of each month, Fisher's block. Mas. F. A. Helm, Sec Mas. B. W. Wilsos, W. M. OREGON COUNCIL, No. 2, meets the fourth Wed nesday of each month, Fisher's block. J. B. Horxbr, Recorder. Z. Jos, Th. I1L Master. ELLSWORTH POST, No. 19, G. A. R., meets the first and third Fridays of each month, Farra A Allen's block. vf. E. PAOt, P. C. F. M. Jonirsoif, Adj. ELLSWORTH W. R. C, No. 7, meets every first and third Fridays, P. M., Fsrra & Allen's Meek. Mil V Vf JnnMM. Saa Una D Uf 11.' . . n w..ow, uv, Mna. j. . . nuij5trra MERCHANTS' PROTECTIVE & Business Associa tion, meets en the fourth Thursday of each month. 0- W. Hodbs, Sec 8. L. Kims, Pres. CORVALLIS LODGE, No. 888, 1. O. G. T., meets Saturday evenings, Farra & Allen's block. Clara Fishes, Sec A. M. Hsrbrrt, C. T. CORVALLIS TENT, No. 10, K O. T. M. , meeU very Wednesday evening. National Bank block E. O. Wslls, K. of K. O. W. Hodbs, Com. OPENING DAYS. October 4th and following days yon will see a tine display of millinery at Mrs. J. Mason's. CANVASSERS. Canvassers wanted to sell Nursery Stock. Corvalus Nursery Co. FOR SALE. A lot o good furniture, at your own price. Call at thef old engine bouse and make your selections bargain for all. M. Schmidt, S3 Occidental HoteL WANTED. To borrow t00 or $600. Will give gilt-edge security. Enquire of M Uartlbss k Davissos. FOR SALE. A complete assortment of pencils, pens. Inks, tablets, box papers, leral. writing-ami type-writer papers at Tub Uatbttb stationery store. Csovir & Kiteos. ADMINISTRATOR'S. NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned has been duly appoint ed administrator of the estate of William McBee, deceased, by the county court of the state of Oregon for Benton county. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same to me at my residence, seven miles southwest from Corvaliis, in Benton connty, Oregon, or to E. Holgate at his office in Corvaliis, Oregon, within six months from the date of this notice. Dated at Corvaliis, Oregon, Oct. 6, 1893. Wm. H. McBEE, Administrator of estate of William Mo Bee, deceased. - NOTICE TO CREDITORS. ' NOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned has been duly ap pointed executor of the the last Will and Testament of Eliza A. Starr, deceased, and all persons having claims against said estate are re uired to present the same with the proper vouchers within six months from the date of this notice, to the said executor at his residence in Corvaliis, Benton Connty, State of Oregon. Dated this 8th day of September, 1893. S. L. 8HEDD, Executor of the Last Will and Testa ment of Eliza A. Starr, Deceased. "y L , .V GLASS. That's the way. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets come. And iPS I it's a more important point than yon think. It Keeps them always fresh and reli able, unlike the ordinary pills in cheap wooden or pasteboard boxes. They're put up In a better way, and they act in a better way, than the huge, old-fash ioned puis, no griping, no violence, no reaction after ward that sometimes leaves you worse off than before. In that way, they curs per manently. Sick Headache, Bilious Headache, Constipa tion, Indigestion, Bilious At- tacxs, ana all derangements of the liver, stomach, and Dowels are prevented, relieved, sad cured. They're tiny, sugar - coated granules. compound of refined and concentrated vege- laDie extracts tne smallest in size, the easi est to take, and the cheapest pill you can buy, lor they're guaranteed to give satisfac tion, or your money is returned. You pay only for the good you get. There's nothing fikely to be "just as good." NEW "ADS. Our advertising'jcolumns are this week adorned with new advertisements of some of our most reliable business men, whose announcements to our many read ers should be read by all. Mr. J. M. Nolan, the long-established clothier and furnisher, has a double story to tell of his new stock of "kast iron" clothing, which are pronounced the "korrect" thing, while'j his inducements to purchasers of school suits are quite in viting. Miller, the merchant, gives a brief re view of his business experience during his brief sojourn in Corvaliis, and is con siderably flattered over the magnificent trade he has builded by giving good value for all money expended with him. He quotes prices on standard clothing that in advance warrant-a comfortable share of trade. Stock's Cash Store has embarked'upon a new system of business and advertise "special sales" on the dates of which rare bargains are in store for all who buy. "That's the Racket" is the catch-line of E. R. Frank's Racket Store, and a complete description of the great variety of novelties and useful articles there on sale would require a large book to enumerate. His prices are low and he sells for cash. We hope the'readers of Thb Gazette will remember this list of enterprising business men, as well as other advertisers in this paper, inj&e distribution of their patronage and appreciate their several efforts to please the public. Miss Dell Thornton: is now in Salem and we are told she has written a friend in this city informing her that she has a lucrative position in one of the leading dry goods stores of that city. The matter of fixing the levy for cur rent expenses and for common school purposes for the coming year has been continued by County Judge Hufford until the next term of court Weber &Son, the reliable boot and shoe dealers of Corvaliis, keep a good stock on hand at all times. If their stock does not meet your requirements they can fix you out with any style of foot-wear made to order. All sales guar anteed. HOW TO CURE CHOLERA INFANTUM. PoINTSVILLB, RCRLINGTON Co., N. J., July 17th, 1892. Our baby, now fourteen months old, was taken with every symtom of cholera infantum. I commenced nsing Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and after the first few doses he was relieved, and at this writing is as well as ever. I feel that I can not speak too highly in its praise. . Mas. Wm. EjReed. For sale by T. Graham Druggist. A resolution was adopted at the meeting of the state press association in Portland last week that all papers referring to Chinese or Mongolian pheasants hereafter designate them as Denny pheasants in honor of Mr. O. N. Denny who imported them to this country. Hereafter The Gazette will be governed according to the resolutions. I was very severely taken with dysentery; I took a dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after each operation of the bowels, more than natural, for about thirty-six hours, and checked the complaint. It took about all ot a small liottle to cure me. while two or three doses might cuie an ordi nary case. I found it would give me imme diate relief from all pain in the bowels. T. M. Blackwood, Friendship, Grant Par., La. For sale by T. Graham, druggist. 31 DIDN'T WANT IT TO TALK. ."Yes; I can enlarge this photograph and give yon a speaking likeness," said the artist. "A SDeakins likeness?" said the widow, "I would like the portrait, but but I er don t caie to have it talk much. For a speaking likeness call on J. L. Un derwood, the photographer. The state board of railroad commissioners passed through CorvaUis Wednesday after a tonr of the coast and eastern divisions of the Oregon Pacific. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report. I I a. O. A. O. NOTES. j There are now 210 students enrolled. Anna Hannah, of Baker City, returned last Sunday. . Frank Gorrell, of the second year class, returned last Saturday. The work of grading the ground around the now hall is welljunder way. Seventeen ladies now reside at the ladies' hall and sixty-two boys at Cauthorn hall. The'bugle system is still maintained and the calls can be distinctly heard in towB. The college literary secieties (will meet sometime this week to elect officers for the ensuing term. C. W. Williams arrived at college last Saturday. The band boys are delighted for it was feared that he wouldnot'return. The well at Cauthorn hall does not sup. ply a sufficient amount of water, so a large main.is being laid from the water tower. JehnfMocine and his kodak have returned. John informs us that his brother Ralph will not be in school this year, but will work in Portland. The blacksmith shop now presents a lively appearance. All. the forces run, in full blast nearly all day. Blacksmiths will soon be numerous. A very beautiful painting of Mt. Jeffer son - was presented to the college a short time ago by Mrs. Wallis Nash. It now hangs on the east wall of the college chapel. A large fire plug has been placed midway between the college building and the me chanical hall, one is also to be placed out side of Cauthorn hall. These buildings have sufficient means to fight fire from within and these plugs are intended t sup ply waterfor'the fire company. The College Young Men's Christian As sociation has resumed work with a member ship ot twenty-five. The officers for the year are E. R. Doughty president, L. B. Andrews vice-president, and J. H. Moffett recording secretary. The meetings are held in Cauthorn hallevery .Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The annual receptirn to, new students was held in the college chapel last Friday evening and was well attended. The open ing exercises ofj the eveniug consisted of music by the band, a ''short address by President Bloss and a vocal duet by Miss Jennie Gellatly and Marion R. Johnson. The students then retired to the library and upper rooms where games of various kinds were indulged in, but social intercourse was the feature of the evening. Later in the evening the band gave a short concert. After nearly all had left one of the boys started to put out a large hanging lamp in the middle of the room, but accidentally re leased it from the hanger and it fell to the floor and exploded. For a short time it looked as though the fire might be serious, but after a vigorous fight with overcoats and water it was so far extinguished that the lamp could be carried out. The dam age did not amount to much. LOVE'S DREAM REALIZED. At the residence of Hon. and Mrs. George Waggoner yesterday forenoon at 11 o'clock Rev. Dr. Thompson said the word that made Mr. Frank Lilly and Miss Minnie Waggoner husband and wife. The affair was a quiet one only the families of the contracting parties being present. After a pleasant dinner party was indulged the happy couple hoarded the train for Portland, and by this time they no doubt realize, as the groom's favorite song says, that "That is Love." After surveying the beauties of the Port land exposition and enjoyins; the grandeur of Mt. Hood scenery and such other magnifi cence as usually proves interesting to new husbands and wives they will return to Cor valiis and be "at home" to their friends. We wish them all possible prosperity and hippiness in proportion to the expectation i o.f "Love's young dream." TO RAISE HOPS. The hop business promises to bloom in this vicinity in about two yaars hence. George Avery expects to put out a ten-acre patch south of Mary's river next spring. D. A. Oaburn has purchased the Millard Beach place just across the Willamette of 120 acres, and threatens to put it all in hops. William Hartless is organizing a syndicate for the purchase 'fit another 100-acre tract over in Linn for the special purpose of setting it out in hops. J. D,, Howell and W. A. Cumming have leased; fifty acres of John Whitaker for ten years, with the privilege of fifteen years, every foot of which will be set in hops. Beats all how business keeps up. FOR JUSTICE. H. L. Holgate was appointed justice of the peace for precinct No. 2 and E. E. Wil son for precinct No. 9. Justice will now be dished up according to Blackstonian ideas. During his examination, before the supreme court Mr. Holgate was highly complimented by the examining judge on his proficiency in legal knowledge and it is but fair to presume that these newly-made justices will add dig nity to their profession. Benton's assessable property tor 1893 is 200,000 less than it was for 1892. BRIEF LOCALS. Lee Beach, deputy P. M., is ill. Send a copy of this paper to your friends. Doors and Windows sold at cost by F. J. Oberer at the River Front plaining mill. Boxes have been ordered for Albany's new postoffice, and it will be opened about November 1. The iufantjson ot Judge and Mrs. J. C, Fullerton died on Sunday last at Roseburg, aged 9 months. Eugene Knights Templar are preparing for the state commandery, which meets there October 12. F. D. Cams, and old-time resident of Cor valiis, left yesterday for the Tacoms mine in Southern Oregon. None of the hops in Lane""couuty have been loft in the yards on account of inabil ity to get picking money. ' C. W. McLyman and wife ware in the city Monday resting'from the fatigue of their brief professional tour. V. T. Watters leaves today for' Yaquina for a week's stay, after which he will return with his family for the winter. The Presbytery of Willamette meets at Salem next Monday evening. Dr. Thomp son preaches the opening sermon. Prof. H. T. Griffith, of Portland,' has been deliveriug prhenological lectures at the Evangelical church during the week. Messrs. A. L. MeFadden and H. L. Hoi gate were examined for admission to the bar of the snpremecourt at Salem Tuesday. U. B. Vogle. the jeweler, has inst placed a fine new safe in his store. Articles of value entrusted to his care will be perfectlv safe. Dr. J. Brown, dentist, was doing Corval iis the forepart of the week, while looking for a location for the practice of his pro fession. Farmers and others interested are making arrangements to plant a great many fruit trees this fall. Hops are also receiving much attention. Mr L. Lowry, of Van . Wert "connty, Ohio, a prominent farmer of that section, is here looking over Oregon territory and vis iting Mr. S. L. Underwood and family. Mrs. Lena Lewis, of this city, was in Salem the first of the week for the purpose of installing her little daughter in the Academy of the Sacred Heart. A lot of blank books, letter files, etc which have been slightly damaged by water will be retailed at the Gazette stationery store at the purchaser's own price. Mr, A. L. Seitz, of Benton, and Miss Miranda Smith, of Marion county, were joined in the "holy bonds" at Salem last Sunday, and are now residents of Corvaliis. Prof. G. W. Shaw is now a prond papa and will hereafter tenderly fondle the little daughter that came to his home on Wednes day. Oh, (p)shaw 1 there'snothing like it! The synod of Oregon, comprising delegates from all the Presbyterian churches in Ore gon, meets at Eugene next Thursday and continues in session until,- thevsfnllowmg week. "The Sign" is the name of a publication which comes to our table asking an ex change. It is a neat little three-column folio, printed at the school for deaf mutes, Salem. Rev. H. Gould returned Monday from a hunting and fishing excursion in the Alses country considerably improved in health as much so that hs will occupy the M. E. pulpit next Sunday. The building formerly occupied by the J, C. Mohr stock of goods, is rapidly being put in condition to receive the new stock of boots and shoes that will be placed therein by Krauae Bros., of Salem. Wednesday evening at his home in Inde pendence, Rev. J. R. N. Bell performed the ceremony uniting bis daughter Xenia M. and J. W. Richardson as man and wife. Congratulations of Corvaliis friends sre hereby tendered. Last Friday George Smith purchased of Barker Bros., of Tidewater, eight head, of beef cattle, the average weight of which was 1,322 pounds each, or a total of 10,574 pounds. The prevailing price on foot is two cents. Mr. Wm. Crees, probably the most suc cessful farmer in Benton county, accompa nied by hi wife, started on their extended trip through the east yesterday, to take a well earned vacation among relatives and friends after many years' absence. Last Saturday at 11:30 a. m., Mr. and Mrs.. Sumter Craig became the parents of a bouncing baby boy, and the "art preserva tive" craft of Mem will in the future have one more representative. The fond papa used to wield the faberon Thb Gazrtx. Sheriff Osburn purchased the 120-acrs farm of Mr. A. Beach in Linn connty one day last week, paying $60 per acre there for. Mr. Beach is at work on the erection of a commodious residence npon his lots near the carriage fictory and will in the future make CorvaUis his home. Ed. C. Pentland, the hustling editor of the West Side, Independence, was a caller at this office Tuesday. "Pent" is s tempo rary bachelor and cams down to ns for sym pathy; but as we are out of that commodity he returned home on the next train accom panied by a gloomy cloud of disappoint ment. - . . Thb Gazette Stationery store is at present the distributing agency for all newspapers and periodicals usually kept on hand by G. W. Bigham and will continue to be nntil Mr. B's business affairs are set tled. Besides all the standard publications wa keep a fine line of stationery in stock, to how you, which is a pleasure. 5A PIONEER GONE. , In Corvaliis on the 26th of September Mrs. Drusilla Witham passed from life to the realms of that mysterious home beyond the grave, aged 68 years, 1 month and 12 days, thns clo ling a useful christian life. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, August 18, 1825, and Sept. 16, 1842, was joined in wedlock's sacred bonds to Mr. A. M. Witham at the age of 17. to which union thirteen children were born, eight of whom survive and all but oae of whom were present at the funeral obsequies on Monday, the services having been performed by Rev, W. C. Kantner, owing to the illness of her pastor. Rev. Gould of the M. E. church, and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and . neighbors who will treasure her fa their memory as a loving wife, a devoted mother, and an endearing christian friend. With her husband she crossed the plains in 1847, undergoing all of the hardships in cident to the journey of those days, the story of which has ofttimes been re-told, but which is yet full of interest and vividly reminds us of the dangers to which our forefathers were heir in their enterprising and commendable struggle to better the condition of themselves and their posterity. Mr. and Mrs. Witham cast their lot in our beautiful Willamette valley in 1848 after a short residence of about 'a year in the southern portion of the state, and have since mads Benton county their home. The deceased became a member of the United Brethren church at Philomath in 1866 where her membership was 'continued until 1883 when the family removed to CorvaUis and she united with the M, E. church. Hers was a well spent life; and according to the faith which joyously stimulated her in the last long and suffering illness she is now at rest with God's chosen people among the blessed.- May the.example of her life be emulated. Ths Gazette extends its most sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and family in their irreparable loss, and appends these lines as appropriate to the occasion: Dearest mother, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel; But 'tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in the grave so low; Thou no more will join our number, Thou no more onr voice shalt know. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled; Then in Heaven with' joy. to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed. HUFF'S CLOSE CALL. The recent rise of water in the Willam ette caused about 1.000 of Max Friendly's logs to break loose from the boom in the river at this place and distribute themselves nromiscnouslv between Corvaliis and a few miles below Albany, and workmen have since been quite busily engaged in trying to eorrall and save this floating timber, much of which was lodged in Dead river and Half- Moon bav. It has been a matter of consid erable expense to Mr. Friendly in recover ing his escaped property and of more or less danger to those engaged in the work. Mon day forenoon, while in company with several others who were drawing the timber from the water in Half-Moon bay Mr. J. M. Hun and his team of horses had a very narrow escape from drowning. He had hitched his horses to a Ion and was moving towards shore. Being unacquainted with the lay of the land he nursued a direct course wbicn led him across what proved to be a hole of the depth of about fifteen feet, into , wbicn the horses and their rider plunged. Mr. H., instead of allowing the horses to man ace themselves attempted to guide them to the bank and in consequence the horses, harness snd rider were submerged, in a con aiderablv entangled mass, and to the look ers-on it seemed for a time that all would be lost. However, the harness was loosened and with the assistance of the men present Mr. Huff and his team were rescued, but not without more or lessiinjury to' the un fortunate swimmer who was kicked in the face by one of the animals in his desperate plunges for safety, leaving quits a severe wound. Mr. Huff was brought to town Mnndav eveuinc and his wounds dressed. A thonoht of this experience reminds one that it was really "Huff's close call," and suggests as a guide to future occasions like this the little ballad sung when ws were boy, and which runs like thiSi "Mother may I go out to swimf 'Yes, my darling daughter; Hang your clothes on a hickory limb. But d not go near the water.'' OREGON MOSS. Ths Statesman says: Oregon moss is sbont to redeem itself for all that has been said against it. A new industry has re cently developed at Salem which promises not only a valuable factor in itself but an important matter for the railroads and shippers. The day has come when Oregon moss wilt enter into new era. Already has a large amount been put in use. - A company in Fresno has already ordered a large invoice of Oregon moss to be shipped to them. When the moss arrives it is put to use in packing goods for shipment. I Thursday five big bales of moss were shipped from Salem to Fresno snd yester-rU- another bale was shipped. This moss is collected and shipped by the Capital City Norsery company of this city. . A NEWCOMER, nonros Baker, a son-in-law of Mr. John Sticker, and a recent arrival from New York stats, is now a resident of CorvaUis. A brother, who lives in Astoria, and whom h had not seen since he was six months of age, is here making Mr. , B. and family a visit, , Mr. xtaaer is now an employee oi the carriage factory. OREGON PRESS ASSOCIATION. . Thursday and Friday of last week a large number of Oregon editors assembled in Portland aud transacted a great deal of business of interest to themselves and pub lishers of the state. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as foUows: President, Ira L. Campbell, Guard, Eugene; first vice president, Leo Petterson,;Commer cial Review, Portland; 2nd vice -pres., Mrs. W. J. Plymale, Tidings, Ashland; secretary. Albert Tozier, Pacific Farmer, Portland; treasurer, C. C. Doughty, Observer, Dallas; executive committee, E. L. E. White, Chronicle, East Portland, W. A. Wheeler, Odd Fellows, Portland, John R. Beegle, Independent, Hillsboro; sergeant-at-arms, CoL Robt. Johnson, Corvaliis. The CorvaUis contingent, composed of B. F. Irvine, Col. Robt. Johnson and E. Fin ley Kitson, did not arrive in time to part icipate in the business proceedings of ths convention, but were decidedly "in it" so far as the good times that followed were concerned, and in company with the digni fied Oregon pencil pushers and the brains of the "profesh" from Washington, attended a specially prepared entertainment, through the kindness of Manager Friedlander, at ths Marquam Grand opera house Friday even iug. Saturday morning at 8 o'clock the party, to the number of shout 200, boarded a special train at the union depot and under the special care of Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt. Hurlbut and Mr. John Watson, of the Union Pacifio system, made our way to Hood River, at which place we were treated to the view of a magnificent display of fruit the product of that immediate vicinity, which compares favorably with any yet seen, the apple display being especiaUy fine. Whits here we were informed that over eighty tons of strawberries had been marketed in the east, from which over $40,000 in cash was realized by the Hood River fruit growers. A wonderful differ ence in climatio eonditions was noticed after passing the Cascades the atmosphere was pure, the sky cloudless and a bracing air greeted the visitors and inspired all with a ravenous appetite, which at 12 o'clock was readily appeased at the various hotels and private residences of that village who had made arrangements for our coming. Ths return journey was bogun at 2 p. in., and a speedy run was made to Portland, at which place the pleasures of the party were ' continued by attending the exposition In a body via the electric cars, the nss of which were'tendersd gratis. At the doors of ths exposition a Welcoming hand was extended by Superintendent Allen, whose courtesies will be remembered by all in attendance. As soon as the press gang and their ladies were seated Liberates superb band of fifty' or more pieces commenced an exceUent pro gram by the rendition of "To the Front' march, to which the audience gave pleasur able attention for an hour or more, and then were permitted to view the many beautiful displays on exhibition in that great ' show nntU 9:45, when the call was sounded for our visit to Hotel Portland as the-guests of the City Press club, whose hospitality was enjoyed while sitting at the banquet table from 10 p. m, until 1 iu the morning. . The entertainment furuished by the Portland people was par excellence and all the visitors will retain pleasant memories of their brief sojourn in Oregon's metropolitan city. The Corvaliis delegation was distinguished for the handsomest editor on the grounds, and the ladies of The DaUes remembered his winning graces by preparing a hand some (leather) badge that was presented by a select committee to Col, Robt Johnson, who now treasures this mements as souvenir of bygone happy days. OREGON'S FRUIT DISPLAY. Dr. J. R. Cardwell, president of the State Horticultural society, has returned from Chicago, where he went to see the great fair, and especially to visit the horticultural display and see for himself how Oregon's products compared with those from other states. He is well pleased with the show ing made, and says Oregon is ahead, and will certainly receive ths prize for the best -prnnis and plums. Some very fins fruit has been sent of late, aud he fs very de sirous that fruit growers throughout the state shall send in the best specimens they can find to be forwarded. There was a great deal of good-natured rivalry among exhibitors as to who- should exhibit the 1 a r rreia t annl. Via. af. rr a u,1jY .IimjI Idaho, Kansas and Arkansas led, the latter standing at the head with a 26-ounce apple, measuring 15J inches in circumferenoe. . Of course Dr. Cardwjsll was certvin that Ore gon could beat that, and he has already for warded a numoer oi ioj-incn apples and one measuring sixteen inches around. Dr. Lewis, in charge of the Oregon exhibit, was so eertain that he would get a bigger apple than the biggest shown that hs had a big rooster prepared, carrying a streamer in his biU, on which is inscribed, "Come down , Arkansas." Dr. Cardwell says he has sseo Oregon apples weighing 38 ounces, and he is in hope to be able to find one measuring 20 inches around. Every orchardist In ths state should be on the lookopt for ths biggest sppls and send forward the best hs can find. A GOOD CHANCE. ' A very fine tract of land near CorvaUis. ten acres in extent, wiU be sold or disposed of to the right party as follows: 1 will furnish the land to any person who wiU put same in fruit and care for it for four years, t the end of which time I will deed one half to ths person complying with the above. This soil is especiaUy adapted to fruit raising, and anyone desiring to learn particulars can do so by calling on CoKovxBiKrrsoir, . Publishers of Thb Gazkti.