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PITY AND COUNTY, BRIICF 9IE.TIO.N. Oregon Kidney Cure. Beautiful day jestordsy. Umpqua salmon in the market Oregon Kidney Tea cure all kidf.ey tror.ble. The 'oltl year 1835 will soon come to a close. lion E Hoult paid Eugene a ".iort vhdtUt week. Mr J C Boll has been appointed postmaster at Astoria. Calendars fur 188G have made tlieir appearauce. If you want to buy good cheap, give th I A L Store a call, Lane County Agricultural Society meets to day's 10 o'clock. Oregon Kidney Tea is the beet kriown rem dy for kidney trouble. . Several fruit tree agent ta Engeue from Walla Walla, W. T. D E Eloe and J B Rhinehart paid the me tropolis a visit last Tuesday. The Guard doe all kind of job printing heaper than Portland prices. UhrWtraas next Friday. We wish all our readers "A Merry Christmas.". Mr Geo Craw, the expres agent, ba a very convenient niouey tetter. Go to Page's and get bargains in the bank rupt stock of Osburn & Belshaw. Mr J R McCain, formerly of this city, was married fti Portland recently. You can purchase WatthaM watches at J 0 Watts' from $10 and upward. Ptemember the Alvin Joslin Co plays in this city next Wednesday evening. We understand that Governor Whiteaker 4as purchased a residence iu East Portland- A very pleasant social dance wa given at taue'a Opera House it Thursday evening. Go buy one of those handsome ohairs at Day & Henderson's for a Christmas present. The City Marshal has cleaned off the cross walks on Willamette street. Quite an improvement. Remember that Page is selling the bankrupt stock of groceries of Osburn & IHshaw at prices astonishingly low. The services of a registered thoroughbred Jersey bull may be secured by calling on Mr II C Perkins a mile below town. Mr Geo F Craw has just received an invoice of the famous Green Seal Cigars. That brand Is one of the bent "bit" cigars iu the market. The largest S'.ock of dolls, toys and Christ mas cards can tie found at Ed Bauin s. lie sell them chtaper than any house in the city. Ed Baum has Just opened a fine line of smoker' articles meerschaum gmsls and fine cigars expressly made for Christmas pnfsentt. A cribbage board on toe cigar box; something novel and neat. If you want anything extra fine in the line of fancy article for Christmas, call at Kd Hauni's. Such bas never been in the city UW. -. -- The wire fence manufacturing company will commence operation iu about one week, It is entitled to encouragement by our people. Prof Vamey will give a party to the club Tuesday, Deo 22, at Khinehart's Parlors, an1' will organize a juvenile class iu the afternoon (See invitation.) , , Hereafter social t'ances will be given at i Ilhinehart's Parlors every Saturday evening. Music by Croner & Moore. Admission, gents, 75 cents; ladies, free. E Baum's holiday goods are of the very latest, such as vases, cups and saucers, plush articles, albums, and many other fine goods Beats anything in the city. Mr J L Page has purchased the bankrupt fctock, formerly belonging to Osburn & Belshaw and will sell the same at prices "way down." Give him a call and price the goods. All persons indebted to us either by note or acoount are requested to settle the same by the first of Jan. without fail, as we must have money. Day 4 Henderson, Mr Brown, the sewing machine agent, hsi I returned from Son Crancifco, where hd ' recently took a car load of horses We 1 lT. "f.- j .iT. 1,- Uir nrofit on ! u(iuoioi-ui4 " r his venture. nn lha larcrest stocks of boots and shoes verbroniht to Eugene has just arrived Mattocks'. They were bought direct from the manufacturers iu the Ji-ast and will De sow on Very reasonable term. At Matlock's a very fine line of ladies Shoes of the eelehrated-H D Holbrook make, tlireot from the Eastern manufacturer. The ladies of Lane county would do well to call at Mr Matlock's store and examine these goods. Havine had four years experience in dress Jnaking in one of the first houses of Portland, I would bs pleased to receive a share of pat ronage from the la lies of Eugene. Residence-, first house north of railroad on Mill street F. C. ADiifc ' Mr J 0 WatU has just received a very fine assortment of jewelry from the Et. consist lna of watches, chains, rings, etc, which will be sold extraordinarily cheap. 1 hey are epcc tally suited for Christmas present There will be divine service in St Mary's Episcopal Church next Sunday morning and evening; On Christmas day there will be Service in the morning at 1 1 o'clock. n are cordially invited to attend. tt is reported that the Portland DaiTy Standard will resume publishing a morning taper on January 1st with full Press dis latches. If such should be the case tH Democrats in Eugene and Lane county will give a it hearty support. The "lieautiful snow" has already fallen to the depth of several inche in Eastern dreow and ptrt of W. T . and the people ,f those localities sre sleighing, while the ccntle rain Continues to patter down upon the heads' of the denizens of " einoou t-l - v,..;..,'. Tlramstin Society havo wri ten U, the manager of the Albany Oper Hone, with a view of presenting n in this city o New Yers Kve. It 'Pinafore' was r " - 1 played with great success WW . ahould take well here -Albany Daily Herald , The Oregon California Hai'mad Com- that freiuht Unlfa No 59, fiO, 61. , 62 and 6.1, j ..1 (i fW, ais revised lorai- naie.i v, , . . ,i frewrt classifiratiot. Of ssme date, together .11 .nrial rate, ruline. nntiivs and eirrnlars reganlmg nrtes isme.i smw 1 r - - - , . . T -. ince Janusry ci" 11 mi" " n .-II 1. ISW. will remain m forte uo 3. 18S, and win expire .w srcioca uiiuoio. . . , 1 : 1. L. 1 ..L. nv"W rot I a ie present cor., Seventh Crow Items. T DeoH, 1885. Jacob Gates has moved into hi new dwelling CtiorL'H and T..na. TT..11--J i t . . '-it. iimuinii ami jos itate nave tone t-i Siiiith.in, i .....::. . i. , - - - V,,V.H tuvif-iii menu fnieti i.r gold mines, attend them. May ucoes There w ill ! a party iven at land new hall on 'l,ri.tw- ..,!.... II. d- everyUKly a.tta J trj,, lha jj ht (i;nU,t t"e. All are invited. Jt iu BoKN.-On Dec 1, 18S5, to the Vvife ot ( W M'le, a son : wpi. ht 10 ltL M ,.- ..i ..i.n.i getting along finely j Only alight noiHss for the recovery of the father. There will be an entertainment and Christ mas, tree at the Holland school hmi. . Christmas eve. It .mmie to be an enjoyable ci jmniy lliviteil. ,W? , plean.4 to leant that Vinder the ski Iful treatment of J)r Sharpies Jaa Bryant ".'I Mrs Sacks' children, who were afflicted with the diphtheria, are all recovering. Wo are pleased to state that the district yi.su i ma Holland school house is nrogres lllll linJu ..U.I .1.- - . ... -1 . it iiiicit, ni me pairons 01 cue scIiiki! are well pleased with the faithful and able manner in wincn the fame is conducted by Root Collier, the teacher. Odskbver. State and County Tax Lev. A called meeting was held I.tat Mnnilay of the County Commissioners Court at the Court Home, for the purpose of making the annual levy ot taxes. A full Board wa present. After a careful estimate being made the following levy was ordered : , Mima Mate tax.. ... .i . '.V. .v, J 7.10 School tax .-, , , , , 4 County tax general purposes 0 310 Completion of Simlaw ruail 1 Total... 15 mills Poll tax.w: $1 00. School Meeting. Pursuant to notice a mooting of tiie tax payer of Eugene school district wi held at the Court Honse last Monday at 1 P M for the purpose ot levying a tax sufficient to sustain the school Until the end of the preseut school year-. Dr Patterson, chair man of the Hoard of Directors, acted as president of the meeting and Mr J li Kenton. clerk. The clerk silted that about S2I00 would lie required to be raised. On motion. a three null ux wis levied. A proposition to sell to the district, two lots adjoining the aonool property lor $.(-), after smne discus sion, wm referred to the directors for their consideration uutil the annual March Itloet ing. Marriage Licenses. Since the last issrtu of the GrAf.Ii the following marnagi licenses have been isaue'd tlj the County Clerk i , )eceiuher 12, Thos J Cullowny and A H Wood. 1 Deo U.f W Ware artd Suloh A Hes. Dee I J. J S P Wither and 1-eolia Edwanls. Deo 16. U D itawley and Mary II Uilletjaa. Goi.t' Found in Ruobsf. -At tile Star Ho tel. Mr .f B CoUmau liai itrchased tile proimrty and yone in as pmprii-tor. lie U the Hrnt man who has c!tue out imlilicly iu favor of the iHHir nmn, or the ore wlni h is to h nr I and Ho will luini.ili L"nl lioird ami ltiii for f.l 73 per week or P ooits pjr d iv. li,' has ri-flt4'l the hioi-e, nlttinn' in ii"W be. In and plenty of covor. lie h ts als fitted ii li i B un in kimiiI style and will feed any mail's li"rsM on hsy and" iew Mr 215 cents. StaMe without feeil fire to itnms of 'lie In, tel. .Mr is a hiiiie man hn; cets iirotnid livs-iy and respectfully solicits a shiire of imliliu n'roii- a'", INo Chinese emploveii - wmte Help only. . 11 1 1 1.1 l' 1 ; i, ...ill ...,.. mi nun srr mo 'im Annul- , von so welcome yltu will tl.aik home. he will make you hre ut PrRCuWha Mr A J KolierK late of Jack sonville, Illinois, haa purchased the Kosoiblatt property, now ocriipi-'il as a lint and hoe shop, and just north of F B Dunn's pmnertv on Willamette street, pavin 9H.i l lor tiie same. e understand tunc nn win oiiimi a brick on the lot next Spring Mr Hubert in aim ne.;otistinir for the Sluddiil pU.:, ilhd will i.'o'doubl uurcli.ise it. KstiiSE C'ompasy. At a ttieiting o Eugene I'ngioo t'u No 1 lat Thursday evening, the following bilSincaj was trans acted . Messrs Johii O'Brien, lidii K Cnlw mid AY H Funton iVere elected as detecntes to tfi Depurtiiieiit UoanL" Mr Heiuy Day resigned the Assistant Foreinaliship anil upon ballot Mr it 11 Stiine wii elected to fill the vacancy. THB Ol.PKsr OliwioN KitfliiENT.-Vrhep'rri. nle ol Musiaw vaiiey, in inis couoiy, nmni, in the person of an old man nnined (Jreuicr, I the oldest resident in Oregon, he having come to the State in IS20'. He is a French- ... , ... .1.. LI...!..... I- "m" ftm' "eioogeu io u iwu"; 'Company. irappi i nc nm iij !,.. an expert, lie is now ta years old ana some- , . ( 1 what feeble. Mahonic Election. Last Wednesday" even ',julj ;Kene Lialge llf A F and A W, eUcte.l the following officers for the cilsilinit yesr : W M, das F ltobinson; S W, S H Friendly! J W, I, N Roneyt Tre?irer, F B Duntii He cordcr. A 0 Wdodcock j Tyler, V McFarlaud. Installation Wednesdny evening, Dec 30th. Takb KoTlcfc--Alt those owing mo by note, account or otherwise are requested t call and settle the same immediately, as I muse have what is due me. I do not want tf put the accounts itf the hand of an at torney if I can help it .... J. M. Sloas. Clcbiuno Hates. The Guard and New York World will be sent to one address for t ie sum ttf $3 20. The World is the leading Democratic paper published in the United States. Send in your subscriptions imme diately. Important. -The Banks of this city are now prepared to issue exchange to any plaee at the same rates as chanted by the ptofhoe or Wells, Farjo & Co' Express. Patronize men that live in your county and help to build up the same. Musis SkcI'Iiku Mr (iranl Osburn, man- .... f T..H...S Theatre, has sectireit me yev Eugene Band to play at that place of .mnsemetit every Friday and Saturday amusement every riday evening. It is 110W the " b i place to skat-' .-In t its cltv. last fwuruay mori iVg to'tl wife of Judge Wa.hburne, a son. Ths Judge hss worn n nnally smiling 1 rfnrin? the week. He talk f calling the newly Is""". Mitchell. It is rumored thit Mr V r. nice, or mimgyear, ffly Th w, married to a Portlaml lai.y la-t urmlny. Who tti-r thougtit David tfould be caught in the iriatrrmonial net To Let.-In good cMilion, a cotr.Wuhle i, room house. For further paKij-ulars In-' "lire of HevO Parker, at the Episcopal Chnrch Rectory. I ,....,,. . , ,1.- st Charles lotel, Dec ' .iiAnniw- m: ,,v ;eV I D Driver, U D Uawley . - , llMesu. 1 - - Council Proceedings. Cui'xriL ItooMa, EvoenkCity, Deo 14, 18S3. Council met iiurstiaut to ordinance. There bein no quorum present, adjourned w meet I uesday eve, Uec 15. Dec. 15, 1884 Met pursuant to adjournment Preeut President Dunn, Conncilmcn Church, McCliing, Friendly, )orn, l.uckey aud liilyea, liecunlei and Marshal. Minutes of previous meeting read and ap proved. '., Fiuance committee reported favorably on the following bills aud 011 ihoticn, warrauls Were ordered drawn for the several amouuW: I L Camplwll, .S sa Sprins'tield Mill Co., $9 R2; Kont McUee, i Simous $12 6U; Hotiinson A Church, W 00; Win I'hriHian, ti 73; J W Clark, ; SO; 'James Blum, H 73; 0 K Kobertf, fl 50; W 8 Shaw, 7 30; F M Wilkina, $4 30; Upou motion of Uilyen the ruin were sus- tcuded nd the Recorder was instructed to dVaw warrant on TreaureV in favor of the Hlowing persona for acting a Judges tit th rireiuen s elect'oil ! Geo Smith, 00. T f Dunten, V2 00. J W Cherry, S2 00. . Committee on Streets sbmillei k TaVoiS. hie report upon the matter of crsveling Liucoln Avenue between hifth and EicTith streets, and ufoa motion Of Friendly the above report wss accepter, anil said stTevl ordered graveled in manner as stated in Committee' report Committer on- Streets, to whom wa re ferred the petition of (it'll M Miller eta', asking that a sidewalk be built on certain parts of Pearl street, m.ido an Unfavorable report, aud upon motion of Chnrch the report was accepted, aud said report referred to Judiciary Committee. Petition of Board of Fire Delegates of r.ugune titv, asking the Council to purchase a hose cart for the use of the Fire Depart ment, was read, and upon motion of McClrng was referred to Committee ou Fire and Water. Petition of A W Puttcrmn et al, asking an order 10 be mails to extend "A" street, in Henderson, Shaw and Patterson's addition along the tsst side of the property of A W l attersou till It intersects: with Mill street, Snd that a bridge be built thereon across tht mill race, was read and upon motion of Friendly was referred to Street Committee. The following bill were read aud referred to Finance committee. 0 Moore, $S 25. L Simon,- S3 00. James Blaine, $2 M). W S Shaw, W 05. Jamet Hutchinson, C Siiverus, $1 50. C K Huberts. $7 00. Day fe Pratt, 1 75. A I, Doiievan, $.1 50. S A Ogdcn, 5 00. Upon motion of Dorris an ordinance was adopted amending See l(i of Title 3 of City Laws, fixing the liquor license respectively at 3-100 aud 3200 per annum instead of $.'100 anil $150 as is provided iu oi l law. Upou motion, adjourned. W, S. Shaw, llenirder. Public School Ent.TtJinment. The following is the programme for the pub lic school entertainment that takes place this Saturday evening: Song-"Will I Meet my Aniel Mother?" HeuiUlioit -'A SuptldUou Nabob ' John McClnre. Dialogue "New Year's Festivals;" Libbie Vaughn, Mary Watts, (irace ISushnell, Nettie Whitney, Cliarlie (Joldsluith, J H Weider, Luther Howluhd. Hi'oitatiiin "M Edith Helps Things Aloiiu';" Carrie Fiii udly. Tableaux "The Story Teller." Instrumental Grant Test ltecitatiuu "William Tell;" Manljy Lauer. Uecitatiou "The Polish Boy)' Nettie Whitnev. Solo- -W II (J ure. UeciUtiun -"Lips that touch Lhjtlof shall never touch Mine; ' liena Bonnett Keeitation -" I'he Si'U Hoard;" Hattie Stowed. Instrumental -Mary llufT. .. lieeilatioii "Jlow lie Saved St Mifliaels;' Coral Jobusoii, ' Stump Speeeh J II Weider. Tableaux -"The Peddler." Instrumental. Solo Mrs Geo Collier. State of Oregon vs Josh Blcelow Orse of Larceny - F E Piitterson, defendant Died. At his residence in Eugene City, Oregon) on S'ibbatli morning, Deo. 13, 1885, at )0 minutes before 11 o'clock, Rev. J. II. D. llcuderson, in the 70th yearnf his age. He waabr.rii in the State of Kentucky July 23, 1810. When almtit 7 years old he, with his parent emigrated to Missouri, where be remained for many years, j In his early man hood He became a Christian and soon afterward entered the iiliuistry in the Cumberland Pres byterian Ciiiti'h, and for fifty year has preached the (iospel as opportunities were afforded him. He sjwnt several years of his early ministry lis an itinerant preacher ; later he Whs Pastor of the Concord Church in Washington dimity, Pa., for seven or eight veavs. In lKo'i he emigrated to Oregon, coining overland, with many other emigrants. lis settled in lamniii county, wnere nr remained until tH57. He then came to Lane conrity and purchased a farm near Eugene City, and after a few vears moved into the town, where ho has oinitinued to reside up to the tirte of his death. Jn 1864 he wa elected a Representative to Crnrgresa fmni the Htate of i regon'. In politics he was a decided Republi can, and alio a firm supporter of the temper ance cause. A more conscientious and sincere Christian minister was not to be fouiuL As a iireachar he Was clear and logical In tils sermons, and his published articles on various subjects, Isith political and religious, were . r .'li. I .,... II .. - . . always iorcuue sou inwrenviim- kind and nUighig neighlsir, an affectionate hushard and father; and he fill be greatly missed in this community. The widow and children have the sympathy ol the entire community in their irreparabio loss. AwrrtNTALiY" Indeed. Mr Ashley Stevens was the victim of a severe, but happily not seriotf accident, last Thuriday afternoon' near .cpringr?eld. It appears that while making cider with a Hunt press, he left the Mer of the machine stand ing in an upright position ami stooped down, when it felt heavily, striking him across the back. The injuries he sustained are quite painful, but the attending physician, Dr Harris; think. that Mr Stevens is not hurt Seriously. Friday morning he was iin- roving. . Ei.ectiox or Oeeiceia rriday evening, ec U. 18H3, Eugene Lodge, Jo 15, A U U iV, elected the following officer for the ensu- M W, I) M Sloan; F, Geo II Stansburv; O, W II Delano; Rler, C C Croner; Financier, Geo B Dorris; It, K B Dunn; G.John O'Brien; I W, Jas Warnlck; liW.V McFarland; Trustee, J M Sloan; Meilical Examiner, T W Harris; P M W, J M Slosn. L Sawmo: Talks. He says that all those indebted to him must come forward atd settle Oi else they rosy have the unpleas aot matter brought to their attcntiou by a lawyer. A word tc the wise i salBcitdt Brevities. J'xd Mck prices at CVain Bros. Tralu Bros, ssll vases at eost Read the University column. Price to suit ths times at Craln Bros; SeVeral Carriages art upon ths tapia. Diamond and gold rings at Craln Bros; bolls of all kinds and price at Craln Broil, See W W Scott's notice in another eolnmm The sportsmen report ducks and gees scarce, The Sheriff is busy posting up tax notice. Larm uhotoi.-raoh albums for tl at IVsnS feros. .! PrmenU at Crain Bros, from a Piaho to I Jews' harp. When you want a nice picture frame call at Crain Bros. Mr Chas Baker is now the proprietor of the Baker Hotel. Remember Craln Braa. when tun vbristmas present. Baskets of all kinds at Craln Bros. Call and see for yourself. this Fringe Christmas Cards from ft to 25 fcts at Crain Bros. Don't fall to call at Crain Bros, to purcbaSs iTirtstmaa presents. The heaters have been placed in the new University- building, ' I'uV.'j school entertainment this evening, Everybody should attend. Onr citizens are buying immense quantities of Christinas present this year. Waltkaru 4. Elgin watches, coin and silver case 10 dollars at Craln Bros. W acknowledge the receipt of some very fin's pears fmtn Mr J M HeLdricks. J ihn Leasure, formerly a resident of Eu gene, is a candidate for Mayor of Pendleton. The Watkins-Baker damage suit has been compromised by the latter paying the sum of $325. Judge Beaa has been bearing the Crow Mark k Cos land case, in Chambers thls week. One yesr sgn la t Tuesday night the heavy hail fall that caused the stoppage of trains. Attend the public school entertainment this evening'. Au excellent programme will be given. U Treat haa been appointed a postmaster in Maine. He sets 'ein up now whon his name is called. A grand Christmaa ball will be given at Lane's Opera House on the evening of December 25th. Several Sheriff's Sales next Monday at 1 p ni. tor the bargains consult the Guard s ad vertising columns. When you have nothing else to do call at Crain Bros, and examine tlieir large assortment of Chri-tiuas gnosis. Mr T J .till has sold four acres of (and Just west of this city, to Mr Spaulding, latent Michigan, for (450, It is said that one of ths belle of Eugkbs will eon he IshJ to ths matrimonial altar by an Adilnnd gentlenyin. . ' The Circuit Court convened ill ftdjifcirne'd session on the 10th; htlf no business appearing, the same wa adjourned. Thomas A. Hendricks and Win. li: Vandi-r bilt are both dead, but Craln Bros; Still sell goods cheaier than anyls dy. Train nod leave Corvallit at 0 a m for Yfc qulna, on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturday Instead of 10 o'clock a heretofore. Invitation are out for the marriage of tiolt Dey and Miss Emma Botiuett, to take place in this city on the 24th imtaiit The Council haa raited the saloon license to $100 jier annum, and the beer license to 8200, This, we believe, i the highest license in Ore gon. Ladle skate VRKK from thia date at Rhine hart's. Gents, admission and skates, 25 cts. Next 'Friday and Saturday nights calcium light and snow sceue Frank C Shrmu, who wss lost soma day ago, i heard of near Eugene. Ill peculiar actions have caused Lis wife and family much anxiety. -Salem Vldctte, The next remilar meeting of the W C T U will be held Deo 23d, in the hasemeut of the Presbyterian Church, at S o'clock. I H. Johnson. Sec. Mr Geo Noland wa elected City Attorney of Ast iri by 100 ma'oriiy, although opioed by a very popular candidate. Hi friends in Eugene offer their congratulations npon his success. The narrow guage railroad intends making nine improvement at Coburg shortly. I( will run a switch to J C Goodale's mill, and will also put in a "Y." The turn table will be removed to Brownsville. Considerable excitement prevailed on our streets last Thursday over the report that Rev C M Hill's dwelling was on fire. On examina tion it was found that nothing but f flue was burning out No alarm was rung. No other medicine ha won for itself such' universal approbation in lta own city, State, and country, and among all people, as Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It Is the best combination of vegetable blood purifiers, with the Iodide of Potassium and Iron, ever offered to the public. A char head is indicative of good health and regular habit. When the body feel languid, and the mind work iluggishly, Ayer's t'atha' tie Pills will assist to sf recovery of physical tunyancy and mental vigor. The constipated should use them. PuorrsTT Tbarhvekbsi). S II ChrisrYs.il haa traded his property in this city to' IW A C Falrcliild for Eat Portland property The value placed on ths property trade fa ftii rltv wa $1,500. Mr ChrUtian will leave for East Portland next Monday, where hi hereafter reside. will Ciibistmas Hall -Mr J K Keertey, of Sorinufield. will give: a ball at his rd.tdence , Christmu night, ... . .iioii.ii-i m, engsged for the occii!bb. Tickets, i'ncfjiring supper, $ I 80; Sold. (ids lAckathier has sold' bis lot and bone on Willamette street for1 $ld00 to Persia 'C. . Sweet. We understand that Mr Sweet will a oca od a bakery in the same. Dm.-In this city, December 15, 1883, of consumption, Mrs JoblJ'Ogle. W ....... --' 1 EUGENE CITY, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY A column devoted to the Interests of the Laurean and Kutaxian Literary Societies, and the State University. Lull a E. MURI'H..,. ....Editor. Ths Eu'taxians nominate officers next Friday. ITie Iktiu grammar class are reviewing now, Miss Hattie Dicksliton entered ichnol la.1 Tuesday. The Eutaxian will have two debate Tot next Friday. Ths freshman class have finished tfte first 'oration of Cicero, Miss Clare Cogswell vfaHed Ihe University One day last wsek. The last division of the Uotany flass was examined Thursday. Thni Mr tittv-MVn nirtinlMr ll tlis Laureac society that pay dues. Miss Jackson signed the const Lotion Ht the but meeting of the Eutaxiana. Ths isiychidiigy class are now reviewing at the rate of ninety page a day. The subject for essays in the rhetorical division for next time is notes, Mis Clara Condon was npimlnted for a reading in the ociety next Friday. Mia Lily Porter I in towu visiting her ister. She will remain until Christmas, Mine Anna' Henderson and Miss Mary Bonne tie are leaders on debate for next week. At the last session Vt the society Miss Jessie McClung had a recitation aud Miss Kate Buick a reading. The Trustees of the Corporation have com menced to select books for the litrary of the two societies. The mechanics class, much to their sorrow, have gone over for the last time nearly all of the difficult problems. Some of the seniors expect to tak advantage of their leisure time during the holidays to write their commennement orations. The president of Hie Eutaxian being sick but Frlda, the chair was tilled by Miss Jefsie StuClung, the vice president Committees have been appointed by both Societies to select a society hall, as the Regents hSve allowed them to take their choice. Dr J W Bean, a graduate of the class of 1880, is to be married next Sunday to Miss Lee, of Dallas. They expect to apend the holiday In Eugene. We are happy to atato that ths Cicero class have abolished the use of pronoun kltogother. This makes the language riiuch simpler than it formerly was. Mr Milton Miller, one of the prominent members ot the Laurean society ot two or three ye.Hrs ago, Is employed as a clerk at Mr Crain's store at present Some ot the Eutaxian were' so carried away by (he parade of the minstrels' but Friday that they did not get up to the University till alter society was adjourned. Miss Emma Bean, one of the ex presidents the Hdtaxiati society, who has been teaching In Coo county this full, came home last week to remain until after the holidays. The deiflors have been excused fmm further rhetorical work In the class room. They will Hereafter be so busy with their studies an I oomiiieneement essays and orations, that they will not have time for anything else. The officer elected by the Laurean society two weeks ago are as follows 1 W. H Goie, Presidents H S Johnson, Vice President; C II Fl'lfef, Secretary; J R Oliver, Assistant Secre tary: .1 M Wise, Censor; A J Collier, Editor; W W .Miller, nergeflit-at-Arms. The question chiwen for debate by the Kutaxians last Friday is. " Resolved, That tlss jury system should lie abolished." The alllrma- f. 1 1 hi 1.' .n.. !;... ..I . 11 . l live leaner is :ui jiiiiiy unboi j t.-ouri.'iir is Ktta Moore. I he negative leader is Jessie McClung, with Jennie MuClurs as colleague. In most things distance lend enchantment The Christmas holidays differ from other things in the fact that nearness also increases them. Thus the student finds it and is anxiously counting the days until examinations are safely passed and he Is 011 his way Home to enjoy lor a tew (lays lieenoiu mini in trial ami vn mix tions ol jierplexing lessons. One day this week one of the Laurean hav ing auffered unto'd agnnle from the toothache, at last summoned lip courage enough to take him to the di ntist's office ; but after he g"t there fear took precedence vf everything else so that he forgot that ho had the toothache, si'id came home cured. Thia is certainly an (iniirovmimnt on the ordinary remedy for that dread disease and we would advise evsry one atllicted in that way to try the experiment The following are the students who read at the hut publio exercises In tht afiditoriuiri t CI W Dumf, Ada Sharpies, Frank Hayes, Stella Bracken; Jennie MeClure; Frank Neil, Walter Curl, Gertrude Hayes, Frank Hutfer, V Adair, Albert Abraham, Cora Samma, (fluey Clare, W H Gore, Anna Wisdey, John Oliver, John Gore, Mr Porter. All of the Juniors that have not already appeared in publio this year, with a declamation, have been appointed lor the next time. The following resolution, by which tl coin mencement exercise of most of t' eutern colleges are governed, have been adopted by the faculty of our ow n University. The pres ent freshen class will be the first to have the benefit of this new regulatfo ; Uhholvei), Thai on and after .Time, 1889, the commencement exercises of each student hall lie determined by hi or her average standing in our college course. Whn the average Manning u imiii w y i nu-in commencement exWolse shall lie if philosophical " When tlm standing Is f"m 00 to less than Ofl the exercise shall be high oration. When the standing is from 80 to less than 00 the exercise' shall be si first class oration.. When the standing is fr m 70 to lees than 80 it shall lie a'second class nrnfloii. When1 the standing is less than 70 the student shall not rnske a commencement speech or aildrem of any kind. KkwiI.vid, That the almve resolution shall be published in our annual catalogues. The following resolutions on the death of Miss Reulswia1 Spiller, hevV been adopted by tho Eutaxian' society t WhkusaS, Br Divine rroVldence, Reulwna P. Spiller,' a friend and sister r-utaxum.- nas been removed from our uoniiauUn4hip; there fore, be it KwtM,r. Br the Eutaxian society, that by hri death we have lout a member worthy of praise and the imitation of liyr society ; that he was ulway prompt to peifirm every duty aligned h'r with al , ability rarely W"lJ'y Aninii&monH I link wm m irieiiu sov irrnernri. warm hearted and true, KKs01.vr.ir; That we feel tl i deeiiest syma thy for the mother of the deceased, and that with her we h'.ie to le again re-united with .1 . .1 ...1 t.. , l,.l.,l,l. lMnnil II1V ilcjir.w. 111 .... J , , Resolvkii,' That a copy of the resolutions le sent to the mother ol lier wnm we urnum, .i.f v 1. sorKsd iiisin the records of our sisnety, and that they be published lb our column. Etta Moons. 1 Li ra Ml sen, VConi. Dua Scott, ) - - ... Ji,.imUoii.-toq Hudgrt, Personal. Mr Darwin Brlstow paid Eugene a visit but Thursday. Mr Herbert Eakin, of CotUge Grove, was town yesterdsy. . Silvey Stewsrt, of Prinevill'e, wmIo town, one dsy this week. Geo Vanduyn and Mr Delaney have return ed from Prinevllle. Mr Geo Melton has about recovered from hK recent illness. IV R O 'Clark and wife will apend the holiday in this city. Rey C A Woi'iley, of Eugene; is at Cons Bay, delivering the tlrit vnlumn of Grant's Mem oir. Mr W T Slater and wife will leave for their new home In Pendleton soon after Christinas. Dr A V Prather was quite 111 the first of the week, but is now alio to be about the street Hgain. , Attorneys L F Lsn smt V R Willis, e ltoseburg, wore in Eug-ue Thursday and Friday ou legal buaiueaa. Mr R W Morrison, of Oilray, Colorado; gav this office a pleasant call but Wednesday afternoon. He intends locating in Lane county, and tells 111 that a number of people from Colorado are talking about coming to Oregon. JHnclton Items. Junction; Deo 10, 1835. Heep ralii. Slreeti muddy. . W H Baber went to Portland Tnesday. MajorslWry is in very poor health at this time, Mrs Pierson, of Salem, cams up Friday to! visit relatives, Lewis' meat market ta uearW completion, where he will furnish usVith the best of meat. Loii Taylor' mammoth ditching machine moved up near Eugene City Thursday to do some work thereabouts. City Father ordered bicycle away fmni Front itreet Reaon : Footmen were in dan ger of getting run Itfainit Hon Chas rhllllp and his beautiful bride have gorie.to housekeeping on Holly and l'itH streets. Joyous life to them 1 the wish of their many friends. Miss Jennie ClUilttell: who Haa been attendr ing Willamette University at tjiOeuti returned home hut Tuesday. Her health failed her i lie caitie to take a respite. The aniioilnrement tf the death of Rev JH D llendoiuiri reached u Mundav. It wai received wilH deep sorrow. He bad many warm frielids in these parti). A little daughter of J II Boyd's In this1 place died but Wednesday night She we buried tiA Monro. The Rev M M Hointoti reached a funeral sermon here at ths C P IllUrcii before burying. The fat Ih'an who keens th new hotel I seen russeling among hi neighbiirs ii get beds for collier .to rest their weary frames upon. Advice f Mat, fit up more bed rooni, all new. Our new postmaster dues th best he can to accommodate alt alike, yet some will growl and mall tlieir letters on the trails thereoy taking frotn him bis per cent for Wiicelliug same making his wages low. Messrs Geo fOstli and C f Houston, who hal aiTar.geil to exchange position iu desit work, ny tli lonner going to Uakland aud th latter coming to Junction, but owing to oiu inter ference they have uot changed. Both disaii pointed: 4 " '- - ( Your tyiiee mdkeS lour oorfwnondent say Cora Williams.' It is wrong. It is to be 'Jora Milliorns. Another error 1 type say Price Gilmor is a doukoy grooerymnn.' 'fbat ought to be" dandy gMceryman And stir he Is, for lie is honest, courteous, all site amiaoonnimislat iug. and is worthy of a Urge share vf the patronage of the country. . Ftm Fain. Cottage Grove Items'. rKOHOUR SrsclALOOHRKSONPKNT. Cottaue GnoVk, D'ee 17,' 1885. Rnlu plentiful this week. 1 1 There was a law mit In town Monday. Mis Luciiida Chrisman went to Eugen this week. Mr Scott Chrisman went to' Eugene) Monday. ' Miss Surphlna Wallace was vUlttng at Eu gene Inst week, Mr W N NofMngur was In town Menday on professional business. . Deputy Sheriff Cochran was in town Satur day nil ctlicial business. Mr W W Cathcart went iff Coast Fork? Saturday and returned Monday. A Mr Andrews, ott of Mr John Andrew; of Jgithiiin, arrived here hut week. Mr Dan Harding went to Gervals Monday to see her father, who wa very ick. Mr Charles Parsons of Cresswell, has been1 visiting at Mr K W Veatoh's Chts week. Mr Hugh iiiren left for the mfaet agalijf Tued.'y, accompanied by Mr Win Hunt It is Mrs Robt Cathy that has th dropsy Instead of Mr Carey,' as stated fn last weeks Item. , . There will be a Ch'ristma tree on th sven Ing of Deo 24th at th hail ot E W Whipple' & Bm. Mr Elmer Emerson and wife,' of Eugene,' were vUitiug relatives in this vicinity th first of the week, Mr John tllll and Mr A W Flcklln, of Sclo,' stopped here Thursday night, and left Friday fi Grant's Pass. Messrs ('has and Clay Vlles, Lee and Joe l)ln.w.l and Henry Bored, left here Satur ilny for th gold digging on" RoW rivler. VkbiW; Mgfurwk Items. Mohawk, Dee S, 1885.' Rain abundant' Mrs Church is till lu.f rnvlig. J M Staffed wear a pleaiaut imil ) it Is a' hoy also. T 8 ZiAnwalt Is on it Mohawk's bapp men. Cause f a boy. School In diiMt No U will close Dee 11th; Cha Huffman teacher. Mohawk Grange meet regularly th secoSdf Saturday in each month. J M Siaire is or.nficTI to hU fcom yet mf account of iiifUuiraatoryrlieumaUsw. Rev B R Ba-Jter' pre at flea regularly the -,n.i Sun lay in' ach nionth at Sufford tchiKil house.' lohn Davis, wh got ba-lly' lluA by a falling bent, while raising the foot bridge,' is able to work again. 1 Fred Wilson steps al high si a bllbil horse, and goes round repeating U himself, dad, dad. It's a Iti girl. Mr Jrry Yarnall niit with a aetions accident by letting a heavy piece of timlier fall 00 bbr' foot He ia'no'a to b out agalu. A F Sniltb I th no basket niakert w'orka our otherwue wortlilne oak grub lute modal baskets, chair bottom eta The fis bridge sorns Mohawk river Is enrd plete, a span of W feet Great wedil is due to the untiring effort ot Mr Alfrsd Wilson,' r- 6.tci' r -.irra MM IU sltaitllltntliin : 1 .1 rnee 00 m