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CITY AND COUNTY. UHIEF MENTIONS. Tax art "ow delinquent Tramp re becoming numerous. Read Sheriff le in another column. For good dentistry go to Taylor & Eberly. Trout fishing U the popular sport then days. - For orange and lemon give Ed Baum a calL ; Plows! Flows! ! at beJrjeV rprl s-J. M Hendrick. The highest cash price will be paid for wheat by F B Dunn. The new city officers will be iworn in next Monday, If yon want a good cigar give Ed Baura's new atore a call. Pbetograph finished neatly and artis tically at Winter's. A good old fashioned Oregon mist would Hot be amiss just now. A fine line of silk plushes in ' all shades nd grades at F B Dunn's. The business streets of Portland are now lighted with electric lights. Mr Cuslck has moved, with his family, uto the Spencer house on Seventh street. Mr Jerry Horn has had his barber shop re. fitted In splendid style. It looks nobby. Two excellent rooms to rent. Inquire of Johhua J. Walton. Oregonians in the East hare no greater pleasures in life than reading the weather reports from home. The Guard does all kinds of job priutiug c reaper than any other office in Laue coun ty. Call aad got estimates. Six or eight couple of young folks attended the dance at Colmrg Thursday evening, and report having had a good time. Beware of fever an 1 ague this o omlng Sum ner, by the use of a few bottles of Oregon Bloocl' Purifier, this Spring. Mrs Thumb, wife of Genertl Tom Thumb, was married in New York, April 7th, to Count Primo Majui, of Italy.' Mr T B Handley, Grand Master A 0 U W, ha appointed Mr A J Marshal Grand Secretary of that organization. Mr S H Friendly will pay the highest cash market prioe for wheat. Give him a call before selling your grain elsewhere. If yon are in want of agricultural machin ery of any kind, remember that Mr J M Hendricks keeps a full assortment. It is said that a wedding will occur in San Francisco in the near future between parties that are well known in this city. Robt Ingeranll'e latest lecture is "What ball we do to be saved?" According to the preachers the answer is to "coop" up Inger olL The ladies of the W C T IT are malting pre parations for a social and entertainment to be given at Rliinehart's Parlors In the near future. ; ' A large number of Eugene people went out after the festive l.rut last Sunday Generally speaking, they were not very suo ceseful. The agent for the Mirror of Ireland Com pany was in town last Wednesday evening, but learning of the city license, concluded that the troupe could not appear in Eugene Mr Ed Raura has just opened out the fnest lot of domestic and imported cigars ever brought to Eusene, In the building one door north of the St Chirln Hot -1. Give him a caH A wedding, it is rumored, will take place in this city in a few days, the contracting parties being residents of this city. The young gent'emau has already rented a dwelling. A hose team has been selected from the members of the Engine Co, and they are practicing with the intention of competing at the State Tournament, to be held at Astoria in June. Mr S H Friendly, by telegraph, received re turns from three car loads of hops recently shipped to New York City. The price obtained there was 10 cents er lb, which would ouly nst about six ceuts hoie. Haxlett, the "Pilgrim Printor," stepped into our office for a few moments Thursday morning. He said he was going to San Francisco anil was broke, and wanted a "bit" to purchase a cup of "cold tea." Elder T F Campbell wi'l con luct services at the Brick church to-morrow, Sunday, morning and evening. Morning subject, the Measure of Conviction of Pardon. Evening subject, Power DivineiJIumui, Satanic, Persons who are wearing artificial teeth that look unnatural and distort and destroy the natural expression of the ratmth, or "won't stay up," should call on Henderson the dentist Special aims will will be taken with auch cases. No charge unless satisfactory re sults are obtained. The Episcopal Church in this city was decorated in a becoming manner for Easter Sanday, and reflected much credit upon the pastor and members. Services were held at 7 a m, 11 a in, and at 7 p m. Judge Washbnrne went goose hunting on the prairie below town last Wednesday. He brought home a tame whito goose and a chicken. Any fanner losing said poultry can recover damage by calling upon the Judge. Snyder Bros, recently of the Yamhill Re porter, have purchased the Astoria Inde pendent and changed its name to the Daily Herald. The boys are live newspaper men and will make good paper for the people by the sea. It has been discovered that A Churchman invented the game of draw poker. We always had oar suspicions that a churchman had something to do with inventing that frame, it depends so much on liberal cootri nations to keep it running. A great many people, who have noticed the fact that Spring is somewhat ahead of time this year, have been very apprehensive that a frost would come and kill all the fruit It i pleasant, therefor, to note that on many trees cherrin and plums are now funned as large as pea, and are beyond the influence of any ordi star f ruet Circuit Court Docket " 1 ( . The following are the cares docketed to date for the next term of the Circuit Conrt whioh convenes in this city Monday, April 20th: , State of Oregon vs A Lurch: forgery. State vs A Lurch; obtaining money under lalse pretenses. State vs A Lurch; uttering forged writing. State vs A Lurch; forgery. State vs A Lurch; forgery. Geo M Cooper vs M M Allison and Geo M Miller; to recover money. David Cherry vs B M and M B Richardson; foreclosure of mortgage. J H Baker vs Julia Baker; suit for divorce. George Bailey vs Jas M Straub et al; con firmation of sale of real property. R M Day vs J V Alexander; foreclomre of mortgage. Amirican loan Co ys Win Blachley et al; foreclosure of mortgage. B C Curtis vs Thos Curtis; suit for divorce. C E Byers; assignment S D Hoult vs Amos Dunham et al; fore closure of morteaee. S II Friendly vs llobt Vaughan et ux; to recover money. 8 H Friendly vm A J Chichester et al; fore closure of mortgage Gilbert Bros vs A J Barlow ct ux; foreclos ure of mortgage. A G Hovcy vs Andrew Simmons et al; con firmation 11 (J Humphrey vs S W Moore et al; suit for partition. Phoebe U Kinsey vs Lurch Bros and R C Breeding et al; to recover money. S II Friendly vs A H Spare; to recover mony Nathan Hull vs J 0 Beebe; foreclosure of mortgage. D It, akin vb Geo W Ebbert; appeal. Geo M Mi'ler vs Win M&s,?eron; to recover money. A G Ilovey vs Andrew Simmons et al; con 6 1 mation. W H Mitchell vs Lurch Bros and A H Spare; to set aside judgment Oregon Furniture Co vs J 11 Ream; to re cover money. Geo M Miller vs Amos Dunham; to recover money. New England Mortgage Co vs Geo M Whitney et ux; foreclosure. W H Matthews vs A C Presley; to recover money. H W Murphy vs J II Bond and 0 D Clark; to recover money. Enoch Hoult et al vs J M Wilson et al; con fit .nation. Frank Sutter vs J V Ronoo aud H P Ab bott; to recover money. E A U'urtsbauh vs J D Wurtsbaugh; suit for di wren. Josoph Johns vs Geo T Arthur; to recover money. (J W Washburne vs Jas Taylor et ux; con firmation. Malinda Speer vs Wm Speer; suit for divorce. Chas Lauer vs Lizzie N Thompson et aj partition. Mary F Baker et al vs Anna A Griffin et al; suit for partition. Craig Hayes vs Wm Pitney; to recover dam ages. Levi Harper vs E P Williams and J H Gil bert; review. S B Morse vs D C Whiting; review. 1! Boschett vs J J Cometock; review. Fannie Ijockwood vs Wm Horn et ux; fore closure. The Elwood Mfg Co vs A Vstick; to recover money. N P Chrisnun vs Thos Allen; foreclosure. Louis Salomon vs J A Adkinsi to recover money. IiouU Salomon vs J F Adkins; to recover money. Sarah Durant vs P G Reneet al; foreclosure. ' Fire Challenge. To the agent of any Hand Fire Extinguisher for a fire test: If the agent of the Lewis Com pany will deposit say 8T0 with the City Mayor, to be donated t the Fire Department, the Star Hand tircnadu Company will put up the same amount, and the party who loses to pay other additional expenses of the test The Star Co will agree to put oui the test fires in le.Ji time and in better shape. It these terms do not suit the Lewis ageut, if lie will arrange any reasonable terms of test to suit himself, we will accept them. Now if the Company means business let the agent come forward. We know we have the bust Extin guisher, and we are anxious for a trial test to prove it to the public City Council to be judges. J. B. Rhinebabt, Agent Star Hand Grenade. Hotel Raker's new hotel was thrown open for public iusuection last Saturday evening at 7 pm. It in a large well con structed three-story fire proof structure, ami is the finest hotel building between Salem and Red Bluffs, CaL Tho house is furnished .with good furuituie throughout. At the hour mentioned a large number of our citizens visited the building and were shown through the same by ye landlord, Chas Baker. Mnsio was furnished for the occasion by the Eugene String Band, which was excellent. At 8 p in the guests were invited into the spacious dining roeiu and treated to one of the finest lunches that has ever been served in onr city. Many were the compliments bestowed upon Mr and Mrs Baker for the excellent manner in which all were treated. At 10 o'clock the large party dispersed, mnch pleased with tho ex cellent treatment they had received during the evening. JoAQtrw Miller's Dacohter. "When the cat's away the mice will play." While Joaquin Miller has been dreaming npon the jetties of the "Great River," oblivious of fatherly duties, his pretty daughter Maud has been falling in love and getting married without waiting for papa's consent or bless ing. It was a clandestine affair, took place in Eagleshood, New Jersey, the "party of the first part" being the eldest son of J Steele Mackaye, the actor. The brace of rrratic play rights are equally irate, and pro bably the stage will become the refuge and support of thuir erriog children. Wsihing ton Cspital. Eaelv. Mr Davis, who lives on Olive street, preseuled this office Thursday morn iifg with a cauliflower that weighed eight pounds, besides a fine bunch of asparagus over ten -'riches h length. He also inform! us that he will have early cabbage in May. Anyone wishing vegetable and wi'ling to pay a rer.sonable price, should give Mr Davis a call. He has onr thanks for thn above vegetables. Vacatms There will be no school at the University next week, it being the regular Spring vacation. A large number of the students will visit their respective homes in different parts of the State. Wanted. Agents to seH lubricating oils. Liberal commissions given to the rfcht men Address Cleveland Refining Co, Cleveland, 01u. Cottage Grove Items. rROM OURSPKCIALCORRK8POMOKHT. April 8,1885. Deputy Sheriff Cochran wm iu town Sat urday. There waa a hop at Whipple's Hall Friday evening. A hack load of Eugene fjlks were in town Sunday. The anticipated rain last week waa only a slight sprinkle. Quito a number of Coast Forkera were in towu Saturday. Mr Ben Morse, of Cresswell, waa in town Saturday. Mrs Geo Garroutte went up on the Coast Fork visiting Saturday. Mrs Coclirau aud Miss Kate Hansen have quite a stock of millinery goods, t ;, Mr SUmtou and family, of Cresswell, were visiting at Mr Scott Chrisman'a Sunday. Mrs Geo Hawley, of Cresswell, hat been visiting relatives here for several day. Mr Geo Taylor and family, of Mohawk, passed through here one day last week. Mrs G II Chrisman, of Eugene, waa visit ing her parents, Mr and Mr Markley, Satur day and Sunday. Miss Helleu Adams left our city last Sun-' day for Silk creek, where she began teaching school Monday. Mr Griffin, of this place, ha taken tht contract to build a house on the farm be longing to Mr Harding. We had frost again Monday and Tuesday nights, but as far as we can leara fruit has not been injured very much. Mrs Cochran ha moved out of town and into the seoood story of the house on ber farm. Mr Ward occupies the lower story of the building. Representative Veatch had a valuable mare shot and killed in his pasture a few day ago. It is not known who fired the shot, but it i supposed to have been acci dental. ViRiir. Meeting of Board of Regents. A meeting of the Board of Regent of the State University was held Wednesday even ing in Judge Deady's chamber in Portland, te consider plan for the new college build ing to be erected shortly. There were present Dr Geary, Hon T G Hendricks, Judge Bean and Mr Rodney Scott, of Eugene City, Judge L L MoArthur of The Dalles, and Hon Matthew P Deady and Henry Failing of Portland. Judge Deady, as President of the Board, occupied the ohair. Phns for the proposed college build ing wore submitted by Arohiteots Krumbein, W H William and Frank Williams. After considerable discussion the Board iuatruoted the Executive Committee to adopt the plant offered by Mr W it Williams, and have specifications and estimate prepared accord ingly, providing the tutir eeat ie kept with in 323,000. The Executive Committee was also instructed to employ a superintendent with the advico ot the architect, aud also to contract with Messrs Chase k Nile for the heating uf the building when completed. The building is to have a basement aud two stories, the first to be fitted up for class rooms and the second a a large assembly or lecture room, which will be thirty-two feet to the ceiling, and will seat 1503 pjople. Goshen Items. April 9, 188& Born, to the wife of Henry Matthews, Saturday, April 4, a son; weight 12 ponud. Mr Henry Matthew will ship two car load of stall fed cattle to Portland next Saturday. Mr Schroder ha been branding hi cattle here this week. He will go to Douglas county about Monday to brand his other band. He expect to leave for Eastern Ore gon with the entire drove, 900 bead, about the 12th of May. Heke and There. While we are having Summer weather, with flower in full bloom, the people East are in the midst ef Winter. The various lakes and river are frozen over yet so solidly as to bear up a team and wagon. Snow is yet on the ground and it is not expectod that the farmers will be able to seed aty before the end of the present month, aud probably not before the middle of May. If any of our Eostorn friend wish to make a contrast, let them come to Oregon at this season of the year. ' Carp. Joo Huddlorton Thursday brought to town 275 German carp that weighed from one to four pounds each, and sold them at good prices. He says he hai thousands of them in his pond, and wi'l bring several loads of them to tow j during the Summer. He had a number of live one that he hipped to Junction parties who wish to start ponds, and also oce tank te Coburg parties. Executors Sale. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Executor of the estate of Zimri Crabtree, deceased, will on SATURDAY, April 25, 188,1, between the hours of 1 and 4 o'clock p m of said day, offer for sale at public auction, at John Stewart's stable in Eugene City, Oregon, the following described personal I'n'iieriv w bhhi estate, u;-wii; '1 wo brood mares, and six head of young mares end geldings, from 1 to 4 years old. Terms of sale, cash in hand. W. P, Fisher, Executor. Died. In Salem, Oregon, April 7, 1885, Mrs Samuel Bass, mother of Mr Dan Baar, who is attending the University here. Dan has the sympathy of his fel'ow student and the citizens of Eugene in his irreparable lost. He was present at the death-b d. Mr Geo Brown, a relative, attend 1 the funeral from here. Notice. I am going East and during my absence Hendrick k Eakin will attend to my business. - Jamer Sanford' EuKcue, March 29, 18S5. Weddim Card. We have just received from Chicago the finest lot of wedding cards and invitations tver brought to Oregon. Prices fur the same very liberal. Smlthfteld News. Ai-ril fl. 1885. Two or thrc wr -Mings pretty Hn. A fine tiint is expected her on May 1st Unci Dan raise his new barn to-morrow. Mr C E Byers will visit Portland next week. Mr J F Kirk is fast recovering from bis late illness. Rain would not be object d to by the farm ers of this vicinity. - Mr G M Pratton ha moved to the Cum min place, near Junction. Mr Geo Gordon will commence teaching school here next Mon.lay. Messrs Byers and Eritsoe are building a skukum fence on the division of their land, Mr H C Perkins waa out he. retracing lines for parties last week. He had a disagreeable job too. We understand that about 60 per cent of Mr Shultz'i hop yard, near Chesher, died out last Winter. Is there no one in Long Tom precinct to give us items? Get in A'ex F, and tell us something. Richardson precinct against the world 16 babies, 3 pair of twiu calve and about 35 hound pups. We learn there are partle from the East locating on the vacant lands In T 10, S 11 0 W, aad are highly pleased with the country. They are mostly Norwegians. Oak tree in full leaf April 6th who ever saw the like before? Your correspondent has been in Oregon thirty-four year but remem ber no season as early as this. There will be a glass ball match at Smith- field on Friday, May 1st, at 12 o'clock, for a silver watch valued at flu, All should take a chance. The watch may be seen at the resi dence of G W Gibson. I will wager a peach seed there have been more babies born in Richardson precinct with in the last SO days than any other precinct in Lane couaty only 10. Mr Byers sells calico cheaper brcause it is a g'rL Reqular. City Election. The annual city election was held last Monday and resulted a follows; MAYOR. F B Dunn 343 CUUNUILMEK. L Bilyen 232 E R Lnokey 221 S H Friendly 202 Jame Offutt 178 J W Cleaver 158 J G Gray, (who hail withdrawn) 17 RKUOrclXK. Wm 8haw 168 EP Henderson 140 Geo W Kinsey, (ludependeut candidate), 43 MiRHUAU C E Roberta." 199 Win Durant (ludependeut candidate). . ..148 TREASURER. P W A Crain 344 There were only 353 vote cast, while there are pnbably 420 in the city, thus thowing that very little interest waa taken. The gentlemen who have been selected to serve the city for the ensuing year are well qualified, and will give the people a good government. Hro. All persona indebted to E W Wliipplo & Bro's, either by note or book account will please call and settle the same. Our store it burned and we mu it collect the money due us. E. W. Whipple Sl Bko. Cottage Grove, Fob 25, 18S5. E. H. ft L Co, Election. Last Monday evening the Hook ft Ladder Co elected the fol lowing officer for the ensuing year: Presi dent, S B Eakin, Jr; Vice President, R M Day; Foreman, W W Moore; First Assistant, Jerry Horn; Second Assistant, Elmer Gray; Secretary, Wm Shaw; Assistant Secretary, Elmer Cleaver; Treasurer, Wm Renshaw; Sergeant-at-arms,C Marx; Delegates to Board, R M Day, W T Campbell and S B Eakin, Jr. Peoples' Convention. This Convention met at the Court House and organized by the election of Geo M M"ler as Chairman, and Mr Snodgrass Secreta-y. The following ticket was nominated: Mayor, F B Dunn; Council- men, J W Cleaver, J G Gray and Jaa Offutt; Recorder, E P Honderson; Marshal, C E Roberts; Treasurer, F W A Craln. Monday morning Mr Gray withdrew from the ticket From Florence. From a priva'i letter dated at Florence, April 5, 1885, we gleam the following: The new saw mill being erected about three rn'les above Florence wi'l be oora pleted and running in about two wreks. Mr J Pittman, formerly of Pleasant Hi'1., has been superintending the const, jction of the same. A poet office will be Incited at the mill in the near future and ill be called Acme. Lectures. H E Hay , Woi thy Lecturer of the Oregon State Grange, w 111 lecturj at Irv'ng on the 22d of the present month, at Springfield on the 25th, and at Mohawk on the 27th, Lecture will begin at 1 o'clock each day, Judgt Boise it also expected to It present Lectures to be open. ImiORAHTS. Thursday's train brought to this city twenty-five immigrants from North Carolina, who Intend settVng in Lane county. They hare a number of friends here and havt come upon their representations of the country, and thus far are highly pleased. Married. At Lochtrm, Coldstream, Scot land, March 17, 1885, by the Rev A Nosbit, Alfred Kirkland, of this city, to Hanna M Cowe, orly dvi;;hter of the late Rev Robert Cowe, Fr?t St Stephen's, Glrsglow, Ete Extracted. A letter waa received frera Abe Goldsmith this week stating that I had bad his diseased eye extracted, and that I waa improving rapidly, ile expect to arri home by May 1st Fast Time. Two carload of wagons for a Portland firm were shipped from Fort Wayne, Indiana, March 27th, and arrived at Portland Sunday, April 6th, making the remarkable time of nlnt days. DiER-Near Coburg, April 7, 1885, Mrs Henry Plaster. The deceased was a lister of Mr John Sloan of this city. Farmer Tare Notice. A good c"iner ran U bad at Baker' hotel for 25 cents. Brevitlos. Real estate acuta busy The St Charles Hotel Is receiving ooat of paint Tht prices of eggs and butter are the West known In years. Mr J M Hendrick came home from a viait to Portland yesterday. Only on freight train a week it the nig gardly order of the O ft C R R. City Council meeta next Monday evening, when the new officers will be sworo In. Agent for Eastern railroads arrive in Eugene quite often and "drum" for trade. The Guahi) has the largest aiihscrlptltn and advertising list of any paer south of Salem. Mr Ben Simpson and wife intend inovinir to Portland where they will permanently reside. The depot this week since Wednesday has hits been run In a very accomodating manner. Immigrants from the East are arriving daily, nearly all ef whom are pleased with the country. A new crosswalk has been laid between Sloan's blacksmith shop and John Stewart's residence. The hose company last Thursday evening run and lay 100 yards of dry hose in 1 minute aud 20 seconds. Marshal Duraut, as one of his retiring' acta has had Willamette street cleaned iu a very creditable manner. Miss Fanny Harris, at one time a resident of Eugene, was married at Monmouth, Oregon, last week to Mr J B Butler. Sheep shearing has commenced in this vicin ity. Wt noticed several sacks of this Spring's clip brought to town this week. The Lane Co Bot'd of Immigration held a meeting at tht Court House last evening and effected a permanent organization. All Oregon railroads are going to obey the new law and 4 cents per mile will be the rate charged to take effect in May, Senator L B Rhinehart has "purchased the Mountain Sentinel, located at Union, Oregon. Wt wish him success In his new venture. Chief Engineer Day paid tht hntlnest houses 01 Willamette street a- visit on Wednesday and requested that back yards be cleaned. Fourteen hundred dozen egg were shipped to Portland last Wednesday. And still it was said not to be a very good day for eggs either. "We tried hard to leat the Citizons' Council tickot because they did nut belong te the ring, but we wore routed." All know who. Messrs Goo Hoyt and 0 P McFall, graduates of the State University, have Joined a State Militia Co In Portland, Will wonder never cease. The finest lot of candies outside of Portland can be found at the new store of Mr Ed Bauin. Thoy are new and fresh. He ha over fifty varieties. Mr Robert Newcomb, Grand Recorder A O U W, died in California one day this week. His remains were brought to Portland for in terment Judge E C Brouaugh, formerly of Portland, and known In Eugene, is now preaching throughout California In the Interest of tht Second Adveutista. Pipes of all descriptions and everything usually found In a first-class variety store can be found at Ed Baum's new store at prices that will astonish you. Born, In Portland, April 5, 1885, to the wife of W L Aruhambeau, a daughter. The Guard extends its congratulations and hop?i that the happy father will live through the business. A special communication of Eugene City Lodge No It, A F ft A M, will be held this (Saturday) evening for the purpose of receiving an official visit from tht Most Worshipful Grand Master of Oregon, by hit deputy, I) G Clark. All resident and sojourning uiemliers are most cord 'ally requested to be present The Markets. Euoe.ne, April 10, 1885. Hops Nominal. Wheat COMtili cts pel bushel, with up ward tendoncy. Oats-LW3.i cents per bushel. Market easy. Butter-1012J cents per pound. Eiioh- 12A cents r dozen. Bacon Sides 8(u 10 cts, dull; shoulders, 675) 7 cts, dull; hams. lOfu.U cts, dull. Lard tKuilU cents per ll: null. Potatoeh Plentiful at 25(ti35 cts bushel, Flour 84 per bairel. Wool 12J cts per lb. Died. At Salem, Oregon, Friday, April 10, 188", of Inflamation ef the brain, Mr S M An drews, agad 64 years. The deceased was sent to the asylum from here one week ago yester day but grew worst daily until his death. He was a man of honor snd probity, and was highly respected. The remains will be sent to Pen y Center, NY. His daughter has the sympathy of the people of Eugene. Best Selection BOOTS & SHOES. w a o o to o d o o .a i i o o I a o o O New Goods Low Prices. Goods must be sold. The largest stock in town. Goods was never offered as LOW. All goods warranted perfect. Now is the time to save your money. Buy your Goods at the great I. X L. Store. iThe Largest Stock of CLOTHING. Personal. M M Full r. of ltirrlsbli', pa I I5ugenei !it Thlir-ilay; Mr L 11 Wheeler left last Molt lay for Sari Francisoo on business. Mr C D Combs and family left for Missouri last Monday morning. Mr Wesley Shannon paid the Capital City a short visit this week. Mr Simon, recently of Portland, is noW e'.erking for Mr G Bettmann. Mr Grant Osburn was In the metropolis sovcral days this week on business. Mr John McCnrnack spout last Sunday In Eugene. Ho ioturncd to Salem Tuesday. Mr Presley Comegys has movod to his farm, where he will reside during tho Smimer. Mr Chas Hardisty, of Mohawk precinct, hat gone east of (he mountain on a visit. Mr J M Shelley returned borne last Wed nesday, He reports having had a pleasant visit. Mr Walter Gray left for Portland last Wei'' nesday morning, whei-o he will work at lie trado. Mr T G Hendricks and Mrs Jndge Wash burne spent several days in Portland this woek. Senator J K Weathcrford, of Albany, was in Eugene last Thursday on professional business. Ruv J M Dick, of Camp Creek, has been in Portland this week attending the United Presbytery. MrS Munra, of the St Charles Hotel, will leave for San Francisco tho middle of the week on a visit. Louts Bean went to Portland lost Saturday. Mr Jo Bean, of Junction, has been running tht store during his absence, Mr J E Attebery has returned from Southern Oregon, and we are pleased to etito that hi health ha Improved very much; Miss Nellie Wore Is at presout at Ashland, We art pleased to state that her health i nrich better than when she left here, Mr D W Jarvit and wife, net Mist Estclla Whitcaker, have removed from indepen dence to Prairie City, Grant county. Mr M Wilkius attended a meeting of the State Fair Association at Salem, April 8th. The State fuir will be held this year, beginning Sept 12th and continuing six days. Mr J Warshauor rooeied n dispatch yes day from Portland informing him that Mr S Warshauer was very ill. He went to visit him on the morning train of that day. Messrs Wm Renshaw and Dave Rice ie': on Tuesday evening's train for Roseburg anil Ashland. They will stay for a time at the hot springs at the latter place, and will probably visit Yreka. John Hlcksnn, Geo Frizzell and Osc.tr Ren frew are In town. They report the road as being good down the McKenzIe route. It Is expected that heavily loaded wagons will bo able to cross the mountains In a short time. Several person have already crossed over horseback. Mr J A Winter has returned to this city from Yaquiua Bay, where he hat been fur the past year. Ho can be found at hit gal lory ready to do the best of work in the picture line. Mr Winters informs nt that timet are very hard on the Bay, on account of the railroad company being iu debt to nearly every one. Accidentally Shot and Killed. Mr John Murphy, stop-im of John Bailey, aged 22 years, was accidentally shot aud killed last Thursday, on the Sluslaw at Shaw' Burn, about seventeen miles distant from this oity. The particulars of the affair are about as fol lows: Mr Murphy, Isaan Darneillo, Mr Llnd ley and a couple of boys had been hunting on the Siuslaw stnrt last Tuesday. Thursday morning all ate breakfast and started hunting. At about 7am Murphy, who waa accom panied by the sous of Lindley and Mr Dar" nellle, espied a doer iu a canyon and ahot and killed It He then mounted a large log to see if he could get sight of the epot where it folb when he suddenly sllpsid and fell and his gun, a Remington rifle, was by tome menus dis charged, the ball taking effect Iu the lower portion cf the bowels and coming out on the side and thon passing through one of hishands. The alarm was given by the boys and the men Immediately oame to the wounded m in's re ''ef. He was carried to camp, there not beiug a house within five miles, and was mads as comfortable s possible, but his sufferings were terrible. Mr Lindley immediately came to Eirjeno and summoned Dr Jones, hut when they arrived the unfortunate young man was be yond all human aid and died within five minutes after their arrival, at 5 p m. Tht body of tht deceased was bin ied in the Bailey cemetery yesterday, being following to its lust resting place I'V a large concourse of relatives and friends. His parents and relative have the sjpathy of all in their groat sorrow. o p o; CD Ul cf- Ul ct O O o O o o o P