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CITY AND COUNTY. BRIEF ME.Vi'lOSft. pi g,md dentistry go to Dr N J Taylor. G.sids eold cbeup fr cash at Matlock's. i;riUs seedlsmght and old at Goldsmith's. l)u.!kyj ninwcrs nd hinders at Frltehett k J'orkner s. The highest cash price will lxt paid for wheat t,y F B Ilnn- Eighty acres lan'l le. Iocpiir of D 11 Coleman. iqietograplie fiuisbed neatly and artic lically t Wiutcr't. A tine line of silk plushes Id all shade ,ud grades st F B Dunn'i. Hot and cold baths every day in the week at Jerry Ilorn'l barber ahop. Vou can purchase ( YVattliam watches at J 0 Watts' 'roin flU and upwards. If you want hardware at reasonable pricet call at the store of Pritohett & Forkner. Sterling Hill keis in stock an excellent auortiuent of good readable works. (Jive him call. Goldsmith pays for beaver ?2 to $.1 50 per pound. Mink and coon, 15 to 50 cts. t'iher and otter, $2 to 6. HJe, Desdwood and Wildcat Items. July 27, 1887 Miss Belle Bradley baa returned to her home. Miss Eva Booker, who has been quite ill , for some time is improving. Mrs. Ferris has a hen which she claims lays two eggs a day. A. little fishy. ' Died, July 23d, an infant of Jno. Davis who resides on Wildcat, aged 4 days. Mr. Harwood is teaching bis second term of school in our district and giving satisfac tien. Married, at the residence of Mr. Ilale, Julv 20, C. A. Potterf and Mary E. Hale, T. A. Fountain officiating. May joy attend them. While our pretty mail carrier, Miss Anna Whisman, wag passing Beecher rock with the nail last Saturday, three bears came out of the river and crossed the road within a few rods of her, two behind, and one in front of her. Her horse, a spirited one and unac customed te such sight, became unman ageable, throwing her in the midst of the un welcome visitors with snob violence as to cause unconsciousness, in which condition she remained a few minutes. She soon re covered sufficiently to catch her horse and continue her journey. What young lady in Lane Co. can beat this for an adventure. Diuocbat. A Poem With a Moral. He was reared in the lap of luxury, Had no care with his daily bread. But the fickle goddess had willed it That trouble should fall on his head. From his old man's well-earned thousands He had hitherto drawn his supplies, But when the old man made a "bust up" The young one opened his eyes. He found that the wreck of their fortune Ilad been helped by acts of his own, And he learned that constant dropping Had worn away the stone. There are limits to human endurance, And limits in drawing cash, Sut he never thought ought about it Till the old man went to smash. When his London-cut pants grew seedy, And he longed for another pair, A staunch friend said : "Go to Simon, You're sure to got them there." So he hastened in that direction, He swore "by gawgs"there is no difference At least so for as 1 see, Between Stichem's high-priced trousers And what Simon asks you to buy, So Simon shall have my custom, And a pair of his pants I'll try. They were sent home and be tried them, His countenance beamed with delight, And bis best girl said they were "killing," When he called on her that night. Ever after he practiced economy, Was thrifty, contented and wise, And thanked the good angel who sent him A friend to open his eves. Mobal: Buy your ready-made olothes at H. S. Simen's. Cottage Grove Items FROM OUR 8PKCIAL CORK BH PON PKNT. Cottaoi Gbovk, July 27, 1887 "Sirs. Wm. Nees has returned from a visit Ho Corvallis. Mr. L. Veatcb killed a large cougar one day lost week. Mr. Darwin Bristow and family weut to Cresswell Sunday. Mrs. Robert Callison, of Pleasant Hill, vis ited relatives at this place Friday. Messrs. Bogard & Whitest intend starting their threshing machine the 28th. ' Mrs. Chas. McCollough, of Corvallis, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dame- wood, near Royal. Distant thunder was heard several times last evening, but was quite clear here. There are some clouds this morning. The residence of Mr. David Baker was burned last Saturday with all its contents. except a sewing machine. Marian Thomas, a lad who was passing, saw the fire and rush ed to the house aud burst open the door and dragged the machine out, it being the only article he could get, as the roef was falling in. It is a mvsterv how the fire originated, as the family bad left heme Friday morning and cut the fire out before leaving, and the fire occurred about ten a. m. Saturday. Mr Baker returned Friday night from Oregon City, where he bod been at work. His fam ily met him here, and bad not got home when nis nonse Durnea. - iiuti. Local Market Report. Ecoesk, July 29, 1887. WHtAT-85to 90. Oats 50 cts per bushel. Barley 50 cts per busheL Eggs 20 cts per dot. Buma 15(5,20 cts per lb. Labo 8110 cts per lb. FLona Stii nar hhl. Bacoh Sides 8 to 10 cts; snoulders tj to 8 cts nam, 10 to 12) eta. Wnol-24 eta. New potatoes 1 Jets per lb. Cheese-12 15 eta. Notice. Montr to Loan"'bv Balfour. Gntherie A Co. on lmnroved real, estate on reasonable terms. Apply to E. J. McClanahan agent (or Lane county. Wasttd. 500 men, women and children to feed at the new Red Front Restaurant on Willamette street. Good, wholesome meals only 25 cent. Meals cooked to order at Serious Accident. ab,mt'lo"'Tt?L1)'')r,t M,milay fuwwoB. Jbut 10 clock met with a serious accident, lie was making repairs on the roof of an addi M D i "f tl"' fi'miture factory " JT Henderson, nrar th mill when by ome uiiacuomiialile manner ha stepped off the est eud of the building, and whs precipitated to the ground a distance ..f about 30 feet. UWnij heavily oa a lsi-e timlwr. He was picked u, 'iy persons who were near oud carried i"i"u' "vtt k' furniture store on Seveuth anil llluniette streets, and u examination of bis wminds was made hy Dr. Khelton. It was found that his ifcht arm nt the elbow joint was badly nml.ed nn.l broken, and u also broken sipiarely oif just above the joint at the wrist; that one.rib on the ridit side had been broken, ami that th rwht thigh had wen badly bniised. Tbe Doctor set the limb and dressed the Wounds, the patient enduring the painful work untliiu hiiulv. -Mr. 1 lay is aow fast improving and will soon lie well It is possible that he may have a stitf arm, as a permanent res-lit of the fall All in all he has h id a tin s; lucky escai. and it is a wouder he was not killed instantaneously. Lake Creek Biidge. The following were the bids on th'ti Lake ween bridge, which were opened yesterday at noon: Hoffman & Bates $3,372 L. N. Roney 3,875 L. N. Roney 4,125 Kiug Irving Bridge C han l rancisco Bridge Co . 4,800 Pacillo Bridge Co 4,7'JO The coiitract was let to Mr.!L. N. Roney lur fool u. For Sale. One hundred and seventy acres of land, . mile from Eugene City, Or., uicely located lor residences, in lots to suit purchasers. The land the very best quality, all in cultiva tion; five minutes wulklrom the city. Terms very reasonable; oiio-hulf down, balance on time. Also 310 acres of land 5 miles north of Eu gene City, Or., on county road. Convenient to school ami railroad, in quantity to suit purchasers, from 80 to 100 ucres. " Plenty of water and timber; the laud is first-class and in good cultivation. Address N. Humppbet, or A. C. Bbown, Agent. Eugene City, Oregon. List of Letters Remaining uncalled for at the postoffice in Eugeue City, Oregon, July 2'., 1N87. Brown, Miss Molliu Roberta, J. C. Campbell, T. C. Sparks, Mrs. Nancy Hooey, Mrs. A. C. ' Taylor, Frederick Persons calling for the above will please say advertised, giving date. i? u n., ........ t ,M. Elkctiov. Ths following dispatch, dated Salem, July 2(th, explains itself: "The com missioned officers of the Second regiment O. U., met in Salem to-night fur the purpos of electing a lieutenant colonel and major of the regiment. A full representation was present, and licutenaut Manning presided. Capt. T. C. Smith aid de-camp on the staff of Brigudier General Latub, was unanimously elected lieutenant colouel, and Capt. F. E. Patterson, of Eugene, was chosen major on the third ballot." The Eugene Military Company was represented at the election by Laptain Patterson anil liieuteuiiut hlaililen. Investigation op Roads. Oregon wagon roads are to be investigated. Acting Secre tary of Interior, Muhlrew, to-day notiued tbe Dalles Military Wagon Komi Company, tne Oregon Contrul Wagon Road Company, and Willamette ulley and Cascade Mountain Wagon Road Company, of Oregon, that John 11. McNumee, ol the ollice ol the Assistant Attorney General, aud Gabriel C. Wharton, of the General Lnnd Ofliee, have been ap. pointed commissioners to investigate these roads, and that they will meet in Salem, Or., August lUtb, to hear testimony on tuo issues involved. Ditchkc A cow got in the way of the tender of a locomotive that was hauling the cruvel train near Irving Wednesday with bad results to botli cow aud tram, me engine was backing at the time, aud was thrown from the track, draging ten cars along with it, breaking it np pretty badly. The section men and the crew ol the local Iroiu nure pro ceeded thither nnd cleared the track. By this accident the south bouud California train was delayed several lionrs, arriving here Thursday morning at 4:dU. Vacancies Filled. On account of the election of Captain Patterson to the office of Tilaior General of the ' Second Regiment, U. N. G., Co. C. had s vacancy in the office of Captain to be filled. Wednesday mgnt tne comoanv held an election, which resulted in the promotion of the following officers: M G. Butterfield from First Lieutenant to Cap' tuin. S. C. Sladden from Second Lieutenant, to First Lieutenant: C. J. Howard from Second Sergeant to Second Lieutenant. Leo Bkokkn. Tuesday afternoon Mr, Chas. Duiiten was thrown from a 'horse in this citv and had both bones of one of his lees broken nt the ankle joint. It is a bad break and the young man has some chances for a stiff joint. At last accounts Mr. Dunten was resting easily and chances were cood for his speedy recovery. Dr. Jones set the limb. , Fink Samples. Mr. John Belshaw left at this office last Saturday about oue dozen Sanmina nt wheat, oats nnd barley in the sheof. They are very fine and can not be beat in the world. On Mr. Geo. Belshaw's form there urn over 1'20 different kinds of wheat this year. New Court House. Tbe county court of Benton county has decided to replace their old court home and jail with a new one to eost about $50,000. It is about time that Lane county should wake up in this matter and keeD Dace witn other counties ana lis ewn constantly increasing prosperity. Contracts Lkt. Mr. S. H. Friendly haB let the contract for the lowering of the floor in his store and also for having a square front nloced in the same. Ho is bound to keep up with the times. F.mintst LrxTtJiitB. Dr. Wad-el-Ward delivered three lectures here this week to fair audiences. He cave much valuable informs tion about tbe Holy Land, aud the Oriental countries and races. Wat Down. Simon will sell you a fancy percale shirt, two collars and a pair of cuffs all lor 7a cents. ow is your lime 10 uy. Fob Sai.. A few nice building lots, on easy terms. Price from $'i to f 1D0. Apply to Db. T. . bHELTON Don't forget to call at the City Grocery when in want of anything iu tbe grocery or crockery and glassware line. A full supply always on band. nVEDVTHK MOST VOTED European ilivi-ians saiil: eurslina was the prayer of Aatmi nnrf f,,r hr<liir IiiOimL L S0 Gil wore s Aromatic Wine f'r the blood. Brevities.- Ditchburn's restaurant. Monday is the 1st day of August. California watermelons are in tbe market. It you waut a good meal go to Ditchburu's. Lawu aud Summer drasa antuU at Friend- ly's. Ditchburu's restaurant In ,1niin a froiul business. Meals cooked to older nt Diti'blmrn'a on short notice. Wes. Cherrt won tlm set of diklies nt t)i City Grocery. , If Ton are hunprv iriva Jack a mill at thA Red Front Restaurant. The threshers are now generally at work on the crops of 1887. Mr. Wnt. Moore killed twenty-eight grouse oue duy this week. Remember to go to Cottle & Howard's City Grocery tot choice goods. Bring around your job work to the Gcabd office if you waut it done neatly. Smoke the Novelty, the best selliug Set cigar in town, at the City Grocery. Max Friendly 's run of saw logs from tbe Mckenzie have passed Harrlsburr;. The north bouud California Express train was wo hours late Tuesday morning. There were eleven drummers registered at the Hoffman House last Tuesday night. For lawn mower and ice cream freejsers, e'C go to Cbammsrs & Son. It is now said that Sell's Bros, circus will visit Orogon this Fall instead of Forepaugh's. Mr Geo K Craw has the sole asfency for all brands of the celebrated Tausil Punch Cigars. A blind man, accompanied by a woman, was begging on our streets one day this week. The Red Front Restatiraut is the bestulace in Eugene for a 25ct meal, aud you can get it at all honrs. A few more cans of Gem linking Pnu.lnr left at tbe City Grocery. The best in the world. Try it. I. W. Berry, of Jacksonville, has been ap pointed second warden at the penitentiary by Gov. Pennoyer. Lambert & Henderson aro the sole agents for the celebrated Superior stoves. Take your wife and look at them. Fishermen will fish, And fishermen will lie; And what a fisherman cannot catch, A fisherman will buy. Every purchaser, for the next thirty days. of $15 worth of merchandise from Simon, the clothier, will receive a handsome watch free of charge. Mrs. Geo. Warmoutb, of Halsey, died in that city ef consumption last Monday. For a time she was iu Eugene being treated by tne new consumption remedy. Hyman Abraham, of Portland, has re ceived his commission as collector of cus toms for this district, and will assume the duties of his office on August 1st. Don't fail to hear the eminent tragediau, Geo. C. Miln, in Uumlet at Rhinebart's.Aug. 2nd. Tickets $1.00. Reserved seats at Wells Fargo & Go's express office. lentistry is the science and art of savinir and substituting teeth. Dr. Henderson makes tbe subject a special study and performs his oper ations in the most skillful manner. The Witter wood sawing machiue has sus pended operations in that line for this season. Ibe engine nas been leased to run the clean ing machinery at the Farmer's warehouse. Having established connection with Cali fornia agents I am now prepared to give my patrons the benefit of tbe very best medium for selling real estate ever ottered there. Ueo. M. Miller We have received the initial number of the Wallowa Signal, published by Owubey & Phelps. It is a live local paper and should receive a good support from the Wallowa valley people. Moore's Hair Invigorator may be found on sale at the following places: Osbnrn Co s drug store, ilkin s drug store, Horn s barber shop. Call and get one. No lady's toilet complete without it. riample tree. D. C. Ireland has retired from the Mo- Minnville Reporter, aud will on the 1st of August commence tbe publication of the daily and weekly Pioneer at Astoria. The Re porter, daily and weekly will be continued by the Yamhill lteporter Publishing Co. The two sash and door factories iu this city are quite busy. W. T. Campbell's shop is doing the machine werk for several houses in Albuny, while Midgely & Dysinger will do the work for the Roseburg school house, beside each of the shops have a large amount of home work on hand. A business man handed the Hcppner Ga zette a personal puff, and on turniug tbe same over Editor Redington founl it was written on the back of a letter head printed in Port laud. He then told tbe business man to get his personal puffs printed in Portland. Mor al: Get your printmg done at home. some five weeks age 1 had a cancer re moved from my face of about four years standing, without the use of the knife, and have now fully recovered by the skillful treat ment of Dr. Brown, who has bis office in Hayes' block np stairs near the National Bank. Leopold Sauh. Eugene City, July 25, 1837. The corset is ahead. The Scientific: Amer ican says it induces costal breathing which prevents consumption, and parades statistics to show that-men who wear no corsets are qiore subject to consumption than women, thodo. 1 hat settles it. Corsets wilt be taken on subscription at this office. Large size, please. W e don t wan t to die of con sumption. Snokane Falls Chronicle: Tramp, truum tramp, the Tags are marching iJi strong, so said one of the fraternity who was board. mg at the "Box" for a day or two as a guest of tbe city. He said that they were strung along the railroad from the Missouri to me Pacifio slope, taking in the Yellowstone and all tbe sublime scenery along the road, Hark! Hark! how the dogs do bark, the vags are coming to town. Tbe Oregon Pacific company have decided to establish a station on the line two miles west of Scio. Chief Engineer Eckleson and other officers of the road have gone to that place to locate the depot and switches. It is announced that a large grain warehouse will also be constructed there this summer to re ceive wheat for shipment. Messrs. Brink k Wright have received the contract for remov. ins the timber from the line of the road on Santiara river, and have commenced work. The track-layers are busy laying rails toward tbe Santiam, and tbe graders will, within the week, be throwing np dirt from that point toward tbe summit of tbe Cascades. A new work entitled "Conqneriug the Wil derneHS," will U canvassed for in ths county during the ntxt few weeks. We are pleased to have this opportunity to announce to the people of this vicinity this chaace to pur chase a work of real merit at a low price. Our country baa been flooded with Cheap John border biographies of tbe blood and thunder style which has been crowded on the neoDle. But this work is entirely different. It is recognized by high authority as truthful in the amount of matter it contains, plain and terse in style and such a work should be acceptable to every family in tbe land. Everybody harvesting. The dog days are near at hand. Shows numerous for this time of year. E. II. A L. Co. meets Monday evening. There are 4,21'J school children in Lunt ceunty. Regular services at the Presbyteriau church to-morrow. The Mtdtord Transcript has made its ar pearauco. See change iu sailing dates of the Yanuius Bay steamships, Dr. Gill advertises bis celebrated catarrh euro iu this issue. Mr. Nod Humphrey offers for sale In this issue soma valuable land. The butcher shops are running peddlinr wogous iuto the country. A letter savs that the Warshauor Bros are doing a large business at Baker City. Mr. G. R. Chrisinan has moved into his new residence the James Holt house. J Miss Mamie McCartv, formerly of this county, is deputy postinoster at Prineville. i Mr. Charley Croner has purchased Mr Bristow's interest iu the delivery business. A great deal of interest is Wing taken in the Blue River miues by a number of our citizens. Miss Millie Doughty, of Monmouth, will deliver a lecture iu the Christian church this evening. Ruwrved seats for Milu are going fust. Don't get left. They are for sale at the ex press office. We have heard of a small lot of wheat be ing engaged by an Eugene merchant at 80 cents per bushel. Mr. J. M. Sloan is Laving a pair of hay scales put iu at the corner of Eighth aud Olive streets. Mr. Goo. Smith's team ran sway last Sun day. A broken tongue was about the only damage resulting. Premium lists for the county Fair can b obtained by addressing J. R. Campbell, Eu gene t uy, uregon, A boy was fined S3 aud costs last Saturday for hitting a country boy. Theo. b.was fined (1 and costs also. The O. P. R. R's new tug Rosolnte. was launched at Yaquiua City lust Sunday with appropriate ceremonies. A large number of bridge men in town yesterday, for the purpose of bidding on the proposed Lake Creek bridge. The Portland party of twelve, under tho supervision of Col. 1 leisbuer, will return home shout tut middle of next week. It is stated that Mr. A. Noltunr of the Portland World, will be weigher aud ganger nuder Collector of Customs Abrahams. Very fow attachments are being served on standing grain this season. An evidence of the better condition of tire average farmer. Tho salmon fishing season on the Siusluw begins about August 12th. Then will be a good time to a look at that growing c-iuutry. A building valued at $1,000 belonging to Mr. E. P. MoCornack, was burned near Sa lem Wednesday. It was insured for $1,250. The Royal Spanish Troubadours of Red- field's Museum, Boston, have engaged Rhinehart's Theatre, for the evening of July 12th. Farewell to Kansas and Nebraska, We bid you both adieu; We may emigrate to hell some day, Hut never back to you; Wad-el-Ward delivered a lecture to the Masons last Thursday evening at their hall, U was well attended and appreciated by those preseut. An emigrant "schooner" passed through Burlington, la. a few days ago, headed east, and bearing a large placard np on which was feelingly inscribed: The Portland Daily News has been pur chased by John D. Wileox and others. It is supposed that the paper will be run in the interest of the Mitchell wing of the ltcpubli- can party. Linn Woods, of Prineville, says that such "thoroughbred" pups as purchased by At torneys Bilyeu aud Washburne in that city recently can be bought by tbe car load at per dozen. Charles Jones, who lived at Long Tom for a short time, died nt Prineville last week. Any friends or relatives can learn full partic ulars by addressing W. S. A. Johns, county judge, Crook county. The Jeannie Winston Comic Opera Com- fiany played in this city to a good audience ast Monday evening. Tbe opera "Prince Mctbusalem" was given in a manner that was complimented by nil. V, R. Fuller, who lives across the river east of here, was arrested Thursday on com plaint of his wife, on the charge of tresspass. The case was tried iu Jostles Kinscy's court before a jury, who acquitted him. Joe. Blackburn of North Yamhill who was arrested as leader of the gang that lynched Kclty had his preliminary examination at Dallas last Tuesday aud was discharged by the justice. He proved an alibi. Scott's Addition is booming. Thirteen new buildings completed and under con struction, and more to follow. Best location in the city for school purposes. Geo. M. Muj.es, Agent. "Facts are stubborn things," and sufferers from Chills and Fever find this complaint a very stubborn fact until tbey commence the sse ef Ayor's Ague Cure, This medicine never fails to cure even the worst cases. The Mill Co. have had their race cleared out and new gates put in near tho mill dam and at the woolen factory, besides making numerous other improvements. Water was again turned into the race lust Thursday evening. The contract for surveying tbe Grand Ronde Iudian reservation aud allotting it to the Indians, has been let by the government to J. D. Fenton, of McMinnville , and II. H. Maloney of Sheridan. They will begin the survey in about two weeks. Greater benefits may le derived from the vacation season if, at the same time, the blood is being cleansed and vitalized by the nse of Ayer's Sarsaparilia. An increase of appetite, vigor ami buoyancy of spirits at tend tbe use of this medicine. Walla Walla Union: Balfour, Guthrie Co., of Portland, through their agents here, Schwabacber lirothers, I riduy paid Council. man George Dacres for his burned wheat field 58J4 acres at $'.' an acre, amounting to $528.75. This is tbe first loss by fire in grain of any importance this year. From an advertisement found in another column of this paper will be found a letter of recommendation signed by our old friend Mr- John A. McMaban, formerly county commissioner indorsing the efficacy of Dr. J. P. Gill's Catarrh Cure. We notice tbe Dr. has a great many such indorsement. We hope he will meet with the ( ncourogement he destines. A correspondent writing from Indepen dence, Polk county, under date of 27th suys: This town has neither a lawyer, a tailor, nor a dressmaker, and one of each is badly needed here. We bad a good dressmaker but she moved to Corvallis having property there. The tailor moved to Albany, and our lawyer was elected district attorney and had to live in bolcm. The Siskiyou tunnel lacks but 400 feet of oouipletiou and is being pushed rapidly. By the time it is completed the road bed will be fluibhod. A Prohibition League was formed at Irv ine, last Saturday with the following officers: President, A. C. Jennings; Secretary, It. F, Ho ml; Treasurer, J. B. Sulsnian. Rev. Mr, McKluley and Hon. A. S. Pattorsou and Mr. T. M. Martiu of this city were present and helped organizo the, society. Kapfist church; preaching at 11 a. in. by th pastor, Rev. C. M. Hill. Subject, "R ligi n in t ie Home." In the evening begit mug st 7 JO there will lie a missionary oou cert. The general topic will be Africa, aud the exorcises will consist of brief pap rs on Livingtone nnd Stanlev, an address on mis sions in Africa, rccituuous aud songs. All are invited. Goshen Items. July 28, 1S87. Chas. Dorily went to Portland Sunday. Mrs. Hampton has been quite ill recently. II. C. Mathew s will thresh his crop of grain to-day. Wiu. Stewart has purchased a new twine binder. "Bud" Reneheart, of Mayvillo, is now in this vicinity, Chas. Rudolph loft Inst week for Farming, ton, W. T. B. K. Rhciinenhlineider (oh my!) went to Albany Tuesday. Mrs. Thos. Dodson, of Alblua, visited friends here last week. Wm. Sellers, we learn, has been employed as a teacher at Ashland. Rev. I. N. Mulkey delivered us an able Bcnnon Suuduy at 11 a, m. D. F. Berkshire has gone down the valley to remain during the summer. A. A. Keener, formerly of Gosheu, is now wielding barber tools iu Arlington, Mrs. Winnie Davis, of Pleasant Hill, visit ed relatives here the first of the week. Miss Leuthe Keouey, of Eugene, visited at the residence of J. W. Mullock hist week. Mr. Huffman, tho county's genial assessor. modo this place a legal cull during the week. Miss Annie Parks, of Pleasant Hill, will remain with Mrs. A. J. Keoncy for several weeks. Wm. Reed has returned from harvesting down the valley with a severe felon on oue of his lingers. Lane and Lee Matlock, Wis Wilhidm and Aif Stewart weut up to Lowell Monday with a boat with the intention of fishing down the river. Born. To the wife of N. E. Handsaker, at Elleusbarg, W. T., July 19, 18S7, a son. Mrs. 11. is a daughter of A. .L Keoney, of this place. Mow that Mr. Mouth has departed for a time aud handed over his quill to us, wo hope to.pioase oue and nil yea, even unto the "pugilist." Mrs. Frank Hampton, who has boeu visit ing here for several weeks, went to Albuny Monday, where she will visit relatives before returning to hor home at lhe Dulles. The gentleman who left his buggy and team standing ueross one of the most narrow places of tho publio thoroughfare iu this vicinity last Sunday should be remiuded of the fact that our roads are not to bu thus blockaded. 'Eavismiopi'RH, Complimentary. Au Albany Herald repot tor who visited Eugene this week has tho following to say in hit paper of lust Wednesday: On reaching Junction a stop of five mill utcs is made and a fresh engine and engineer take the train on to Roseburg. But our po sitiou on the brake beam (an example of the direful results of tho abolition of the puss system by the interstate commissioners) be coming very tiresome we concluded to stop at iMigono, and pass down the streets until we reach one of its elegantly appointed hotels. whore wa crave permission to stop for the night. Iu the morning on taking a stroll through tho city we are surprised by tbe ail vnticoment made in the last year. Many new buildings have Iwcu erected, and nil of a ohuracter which show that ndvuuoemeut is permanent and not an empty Ikioiii. Among the residents wu notice several of our old ac quaintances and former residents of Albauy: Dr. T. W. Harris, who has an excellent prac tice, aud on his farm adjoining the city has several fine horses, that will be distinguished iu the fall races. Ld llauin bus a good busi ness aud is happy aud contented. Some fine residences are being erected, among them that of Dr. Sbnltou, on the Bide of Skinner's Butte, overlooking the city and giving a magnificent view of the surrounding country. Company c, u. N. U., are taking an active interest iu military affairs, and advance their leader, Captain Patterson, for the position of major in tne line of ollleers of the second regiment. Sufficient stock has been subscribed for the maintenance of an electric light company, aud operations will begin iu a few days. After a very pleasant day we retire to rest, but are awakened at 4 a. ui. aud board the early train for our return home, well satisfied with the result of our vacation. Miln as Hamlet. Mr. George C. Milu was greeted at the New Market theater lust night by an audienoo twice ns lurge as that which witnessed his Richelieu, and his performance of "Humlot" was received with every murk of enthusiastic favor. Mr. Miln's appearance is in his fuvur as Hamlet. A fine, scholarly face, surmount ed by dark, waving hair; au intellectual cast countenance, with eyes that flush lire aud fill with tears; added to this the utmost grace of movement, combine to make bis physical equipment for the part of Uumlet complete, His intellectual strength and insight iuto the subtleties of Shakespeare have long been con ceded; but it is safe to say that tho remarka ble force aud infinite variety of his method in the treatment of this character was a sur prise to a majority of bis auditors. Hamlet in Miln's bauds is left as it should be an impenetrable mystery. Sadness, mystery. anger, defeated love, revenge, hesitation, and st last precipitate action iu a word, "the psalm of life," this is his Hamlet. Mr. Miln deserves to be congratulated on his splendid perfomiuace of this difficult role, which places him iu the first rank of American actors. Miss Adele Payu gave a performance of Ophelia, marked by artistic sensibility throughout. She was graceful nnd womanly in tbe early scenes, pathetic in the nunnery scene with Hamlet, and-in the great mad scene rose to the hightsof dramatic greatness Everything the lady does is marked with ear nestness, simplicity and refinement. Orego- ninii, July it. This exoellrut company will uppcar at Rbiuehart's Theater, Tnesday evening, Ang. 2nd, iu Hamlet. Tickets $1.00. Reserved seats at Wells Fargo k Co 'a express office. Wood. Those who have promised this office wood on subscription account are re quested to d- liver the sumu at their earliest possible convenience. FasnkksTass Notux -A Kood dinner can had at Laker's Hotel for ti ceuts. Personal. Mr. Frank Miller was again In town yeg. torday. Canto'in F. , Patterson was in Portland last Saturday. Mr. 8. M. Yoruii and wife went to Yanuina Ut Thursday. Miss Augusta Patterson is visiting friends , -in Union, Oregon. Hon. J. T. Gregg of Salem spent last Sun day in Eugene. Mr. J. B. Rhiuehart and family hare re turned from (be Springs. Mr. R. J. Baker, of F-vortreen. Grant Co.. is visiting iu Lane county. Mr. Goo. M. Miller returned bare from Florence last Weduesdnr. Mr. Abe Goldsmith naid Portland and Ya- tjuina Bay visits this week. Johnny Webber weut toCorvallis reslerdar on a short visit to his homo. Mr. W. F. MeCarthor. of San Francisco. visited Eugene last Thursday. 51 rs. II. a. Simon returned from a risit to relatives nt Salem Inst Saturday. Mr. J. K. Fenton and wife returned from Tacoina, W. T., Tuesday night. Mr. Sam'l Holt and fumily left for Ya qniua Bay Wednesday morning. Recorder Dorris returned from the Blue River mines last Tuesday evening. Mr. Nod Humphrey goes to the FoUr springs Monday for a mouth's stay, v Dr. Wortman. of Monroe, was recisturod at tho Hoffmau House last Wednesday. Mourn Geo. Tlner and C. TC Winn n Al. bauy, sjK-nt last Sunday in Eugene. Messrs. Wm. Renshsw and T. J. Rmith returned Thursday from Runcy Bprings. Tho mother of poet Joacmin Miller has gone to Oakland, C'al., to pay him a visit. Mi sum Grace and Annie Painter of East Portland are visiting relutives at Jnnction. Mr. Welder and family left for a trin to the upper McKenzie last Wednesday morn- Mr. Farmer Hill, of Portland, has been visiting rohtives and friends in Eugene this week. Dr. Gray returned from the Foler anrinm lust Tuesday. He made the trin through in oue day. Mr. Al. Ilouck. well known here, has gone to Snn Francisco sud will make that place his home. Messrs. II. O. Hadloy and R. R. Hayes returned from the Foley Springs last Wed nesday. Hon. H. II. Gilfrr. of Washington. D. C. has left that city to visit relatives and friends in Oregon. Miss B. F. Riley, of Washington, D. C, was in town soverul days this week visiting acquaintances. Mr. Brandt, Superintendent of the O. C. R. R., Paid Eugoue a visit last Monday on railroad matters. Dr. L. D. Scarbrough, r,f Cresswell, was in town Wednesday. Ha roports hsvlug had a pleasant visit to the East. Mr. W. 8. Potter, representing Blake, MoFatl ,t Co., of Portland, gave this office a pleasant call Wednesday. Mr. M. Kyle, one of the proprietors of tho Florence cannery nud store, was in Eugene ou business last Thursday. Conductor Guthrie is now . at Yaquina Bay. He will resnma his position on the Eugene Express in a fow days. Messrs,. J. F. Mooro and C. A. Graves, of Prineville, were here lust Sunday. They weut to Suquina Hay Monday, Mr. Sain II. Friendly leaves on a brief visit to Yaquina Bay this morning. He will return ubout next Tuesday. Mr. Harry Bnxter is now manager of a storo at Hay Creek, Wasco county, owned by a syndicate of rich cattle men. Mr. O. R. Bonn was again iu town last Wednesday, Tbe road is now completed to Mr. Beau's residence ou the BiUBlsw. Mr. I). W. Aldiidgo, editor of the rrluo villoNews gave this office a pleasant cull last Sunday. Hd was on route to Yaquina Hay- Mr. E. J. Frusior of Salem is in Eugene for, the purpose of writing the history of Lnne county, for Bancroft's Pacillo Coast History, Mrs. J. 8. Raleigh, wifa and two children of Portland, and Mrs. F. L. McCormick of Sun Francisco, went to the Foley Springs lust Monday. Mr. Charles Lauer returned home from Yaquina Buy by Wednesday's truiu. He will return to the Bay Saturday, lie reports cool weather, aud a fair crowd at that resort. Mr. Aaron Goldsmith left for San Francisco via. the overland route lust Wednesday night on a busiuess and pleasure trip. We wish him a pleasant visit and safe return. Mr. Ed McClanahan has been to Rose burg exouvating the ground for the new school house building in that city for the past two weeks. He returued home Thura. duy. Mr. W. II. Delano aud family returned from a trip to the Upper Mckenzie last Thursday. Mr. Deluno is alxnit in the same coudition ss wheu he left here, but probably a little bettor, Miss Dollie Baker, accompanied by hor sis ter, Mrs, Loo. Gerhard, of this city, returned to her home at Corvallis last Saturday. Mrs. Gerhard will return to her home here the first of the week, Mr. Linn Woods, of Prineville, visited rel utives and old acquaintances here Wednes day and Ttarsday. His family are at the McKenzie springs, and he was en route to Portland to buy a stock of good Foa Sai.k. 135 acres of farming land, 1 mile from Eugene City. Price 30 per acre. Apply at the office of Dr. T. W. Sheltou, in hu Mutlock building. Bubs. On the MuKeuiie to the wife of Chas Gray this week a daughter. Dr. Bus soil says the sire is convalescent and will re cover. i MOWERS, Binders, Hay Italics, liar" voon Forks, Carriages, Vaons, Buggies, And all Zhis of Farm llacMnory Can be found at CHAMBERS & SON'S HARDWARE, South of Hoffman House. HOLMES' BUSINESS COLLEGE Formerly Nhorthaiid isnl Tj pe lt riling .Harlnue. PORTLAND - - OREGON- A complete business course, penmanship, shorthaud, typewriting busiuess correspon dence, etc, taught day and evening. Shorthand lessens by mail. Address for catalogue. O. HOLMES, Principal. rraaoaable rates. ,