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TIE CGRVALL1S GAZET TE. TUESDAY. MARCH 5, 1901. Ladies' Silk Waists Good material. Good workman ship. New Styles. $7 to $10 eacli Underskirts Mercenized cotton. Looks like silk. Wears as well as silk. Pop ular colors. $1.60 to $2.25 each Taffeline For fine skirt linings and; for shirt waita. Twelve shade. 60 cents per yard. S, E Young & Son, Albany, Oregon. LOCAL NEWS. The commissioners' oourt will convene tomorrow. Wall paper in all designs and at all prioes at Mann & Co's. Wanted, early potatoes for seed. F. L. Miller. Our new spring stock is now ar riving. Nolan & Callahan. Attorney B. F. Jones, of Toledo, was in Corvallis daring last week. Surveyors on Wallace's railroad are working near Corvallis. Junc tion Times. Claude Riddle, Observer editor, spent Sunday at his homo at Rid dles. Courier. Just arrived, Nelson's custom -fit shoe $3.50 shoes for mrn in all the new slylep, at Kline'?. Wanted, a few thoroughbred chickens of large variety. Address A, care Gazette office. Mrs. Ester Reid left last Thurs day to reside a few days oh her timber el aim on the Siletz river. Miss Lillian Ranney has been visiting in Independence during the past few days, the guest of Miss Arlina Lines. Spring weather is always de lightful, but it has its drawbacks, among ftthers the old sign, "Keep off the grass." An exchange states that the Lewis Morrison company will give a presentation of "Faust" in Albany about the middle of this month. Attorney W.'E. Yates returned Saturday from a business trip to Newport. He states that every thing is quiet over there at present. Horn,' February 22, 1901, to the wife of G. W. Palmer, in Baker City, Or., a thirteen-pound boy. Mrs Palmer was formerly Miss Jennie Gellatly. Captain C. E. Dentley is now located at Fort McPnrsoo, Georgia. He expects soon to be detailed for service in the Philippines. Capt. Dentler was advanced twenty-five numbers by the new army reor ganization bill. A dispatch states that Archie Johnson, of Corvallis, was received at the insane asylum at Salem last Friday, from Yamhill county. He is 26 years old and ia said to be suffering from a blow on the head sustained several years ago. Rev. W. A. Smlok, of Albany. Sunday School missionary, for the Presbytery of the Willamette, passed through Corvallis, Satur day, on his way to Newport and Waldport, where he will eccupy the rresbyterian pulpits ol these towns. The young ladies of the Y. W. G. A. of the O A C, will give a stereoptican entertainment on the evening of March 15lh in the col lege chapel. This will consist of views of principal cities ef Europe and of great artists and their mas terpieces. From present indications there is no doubt of a very large attendance at the state oratorical contest, which takes place at the armory next Friday evening. Large dele gations are making preparations to attend from vaiious parts of the valley. Seth Hurlburt arrived home, Saturday, from a sojourn of several weeks in the different towns be tween Corvallis and Portland. Ha came home in order to attend the bedside of his brother, John, who is down with a severe attack of pneu monia. Just when he will again take up his Maccabee work he does no know at present. In speaking of the threatened change in the course of the Wil lamette river at Albany, the Her ald states that Capt. Langfitt, U. S. engineer, will be in Albany this week to ascertain what shall be done. In his estimation . of the needs of Oregon rivers and harbors for this year, Capt. Langfitt asked for $50,000 for the upper Willam ette and Yamhill rivers. This estimate appears in his report to the department for the year 1900. Unless congress passes the general river and harbor appropriation bill, therefore, Albany ned look for little assistance from the govern ment engineers in averting the danger that threatens her by the cutting of a new channel. W. A. Sanders, the watchmaker. Born, February 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, a daughter. A shipment of 6,540 rolls of wall paper, in elegant patterns, has just been received by J. 1). Mann & Co. As the river and harbor bill now stands $5,000 is provided for the revetment at this city, and $1,000 at Long Tom.. There was a fair-sized frost yes terday morning. A heavy frost at this season of the year may do con siderable damage. P. M. Zierolf left Saturday for Portland, where he will undergo treatment for relief from his recent severe attack of rheumatism. Miss Beryl Daniel, who has been in a. most critical conditioner some weeks, is thought to be slightly im proved. Miss Daniel has many sineere friends who will be pleased to hear of her recovery. Mordaunt Goodnough is pre pared to furnish you not only pianos and organs, but also violins, mandolins, guitars, etc., on most satisfactory terms. Residence Wil kin's Addition. P. O. Box 64, Cor vallis, Oregon. Tho birthday of Mrs. George Smith was made the occasion of a surprise to her by the ladies of the W. R. C. About twenty-five ladies wore in the party, and each carried a basket of delicious luncheon. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Little Alex Hayes was quite severely burned about the face Saturday. He had gotten posses sion of some gun powder and ignited a quantity by pouring it over live coals, tho explosion which followed singed his hair and filled his face with particles of powder. Spring hats in verv latest styles. The 1901 golf hat, a'tesder in this year's fashions, KingsVurys in Fe dora and all other 6lyles at F. L Miller's Glance at the hat dis play in the north window of this establishment and if you don't see something suitable for covering your "genius box" you will be hard to iplease. Rev. Hays, who arrived last week from Gilroy, Calif., preaohed his first sermon to a Corvallis congre gation Sunday at the Presbyterian church. He was greeted by good audiences both morning and even ing and those who were in attend ance speak of him as a scholarly gentleman. It is thought-that he will be retained here permtnently. Mrs. Capt. Woodbridge Geary and daughter, Miss Kate, left on the Modoo yesterday morning for Portland. After visiting a few days with Dr. Geary in the metrop olis they will proceed to San An tonla, Texas. This move is made with the hope that Miss Kate's health will be benefitted, it being thought that she is in the first stages of consumption. Grand Chancellor W. L. Brad shaw, aecompanied by Grand Keeper of Records and Seal L. R. Stinson, made an official visit to Valley Lodge No. 11, K. of P. last night. A special features of the ceremonies on this occasion was the presentation of a specially designed K. of P. medal to Knights E. SI. Simpson and F. E. Edwards, who seived in the fepanish American war. A number of Woodmen of the World drove out to Philomath Fri day evening to assist the lodge of that burg in initiatory work. Seven candidates were initiated to the the mysteries of this order, even to the working of a goat with pepper in his whiskers. At a late hour a delicious banquet was furnished, d uring the progress of which there were brief toasts and speeches, Those whose attended from this city were, J. L. Underwood, D. D, Berrnan, Jacob Wrage, Geo. E, Lilly, Horace Lilly, J. H. Gibson, Victor Moses, Clifford Gonld and Mr.Whidby. Another meeting of citizens will be held at the court . house Satur day evening at which time the com mittee on permanent organization of a commercial club, and on con stitution and by-laws will report. Readers of the Gazette are familiar with the nature and purposes of of tka proposed organization. That there may bs no misunderstanding we are asked to explain that all citizens of the county are invited to be present and take part in these meetings, as the intention is to have a county organization rather than one devoted to matters con cerning the city alone. O. L. Clark, agent for the Bank ers' Life Insurance CVmnnnmr whose home is at MeMinnyille, is very Bick with appendicitis at the oaiem Hospital. An operation was performed -yesterday afternoon bv Drs. Bvid and Smith, and at a late hour last evening be was re ported as resting very much easier. The curses at the hospital feel much enceuraged over his pros pects for recovery, as his condition was regarded as most critical when he was taken to the institution twelve hours before the operation was performed. Sunday's States man. Mr. Clark's mother and brother, Ed, have been at his bed side since Saturday. Telephone advices from Salem yesterday, 8tae that the patient's condition is so serious that little hope is enter tained of his recovery. JOHN BURNETT DEAD. One ot Oregon's Grard Men He Leaves a Heritage of Worthy Deeds. John Burnett is dead. After an illness of two or three weeks he expired at his residence in this city Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery at 2 p. m. Sunday, under the auspices of Barnum Lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., Rev. P. 8. Knight officiating. John Burnett was born in Louisiana, Mo., on July 4, 1831. Often had he expressed a desire to live until the next Fourth ol July, that he might have lived the time allotted to man three score years and ten. His father having died when he was but 15 years old, he met with the rougher and harder side of life at an early age. His father left but little for the snpport of bis widow and five children, and John Burnett was compelled to do all in his power to assist his mother in the support of the family. This he did cheerfully, taking the first offer at hand that promised remuneration, whioh was a clerkship in a store in his native town. After a year or so of this life he grew tired of the confinement and left the situa te c- v -. . let 1 1 1 rfigr yf wWijT-.' J n lj . A tion to try life on a Mississippi river flatboat He boated wood to St Louis and what he earned he gava to his mother. Such was his early life. Since his residence ia this county he has Occupied many positions of public trust, and always with h6nor to himsslf, his eounty and his state. Judtje John Burnett was known over the entire Pacific coast, and could relate incidents by .the hour connected with the great men of pioneer days. And they were invariably interesting nara tives and contained some pointed comment or goodly moral. It is doubtful if there is another man in Benten county, or the state for that matter, who is as well versed in the history of this county and stata as was Judge Burnett whila iH life. Ha was fairly suceessfnl in business af fairs, and was enabled to pass Bis later years in comparative ease. He was a loving husband and kind father. ' In the Spring of 1849 ne was offered an ontfit to California by a relative, and though less than 18 years of age, he accepted and started across the plains to seek fortune in the gold fields. He engaged in mining and soon earned enough to pay for the out fit, and sent the sum to his friend by the first opportunity. He followed mining for two years with fair success, and then re turned to his native state, whenf in 1853 he again crossed the plains with a band of cattle. After selling the cattle he en gaged a second time in mining, working for two years in Nevada county, when his health was im paired and he gave up &is search for the yellow metal. In fcba spring cf 1859 ha came to Oregon and settled in Benton county, where he has since re sided. The next year he was married to Miss Martha Hintoa. About that time he began read ing law at Corvallis with the lata Colonel Kelsay. After a year of study he passed an examination before a committee composed of Uelonel Kelsay, Hon. J. C. Pow ell and Hon. Richard Williams, and was admitted to the practice of law in the Second district by Hon. R. E. Stratton, the presid ing judge. Ha soon afterwards opened an office in Corvallis and engaged in the practice of" law, where for years he enjoyed a lu crative practice. . He was a democrat of the Jack. son-Benton school,always opposed the Calhoun doctrines, and was ever ready to "give a reason tor the faith that was in him." In 1868 he was a successful demo ratic elector for Seymour and Blair, upon the same ticket with Hen. J. H. Slator and Hon. S. F. Chad wick, both deceased. In 1870 he was elected county judge f Benton county, and in 187a was the democratic candi date for congress, but was de feated by Hon, Joseph Wilson - 1 --J'K' ' 1 by a small majority. In 1874 he was elected justice of the supreme court and ex-efficio judge of the second judicial dis trict, winning over Hon. Kelsay and Hon. F. L. Mosher. In 1878 he was elected state sena tor from Benton county for term of four yearsj resigning in 1880 to accept, the democratic nomi nation for supreme judge. In 1882 he was appointed by Gov ernor Thayer to the judgeship of tne second district to nil ont the unexpired term of Hon. J. F. Watson. Judge Burnett's service on the bench and in the legistature have made his name familiar through out the state. For a long time he stood ia the first ranks of his profession. During his life he was engaged for the defense in a great many mnrder trials. It is said by his friends that his efforls in behalf of L. D. Miller, James McCabe, Chas. Williams, Frank Reid, William Skelten, James Wheeler, William Abrams and Asa Burbank in their several trials for murder cases, gave him a foremost place among Oregon advocates. The surviving members of the family are: The widow, two daughters, Krs. Ida B. Callahan and Mrs. Robert Huston, of Cor vallis, and two sons, Bruce Bur nett, of Corvallis, and Brady F. Burnett, of Washington, D. C. Large numbers attended -the funeral services, which were held at the family residence. A spec ial irain was chartered by the Masons of Albany and mauy of the late judge' s friends, fraternal and otherwise, came over from Albany to honor the departed. The services, which were brief, were conducted by Rev. P. S. Knight and consisted of Scrip tural readings. The Masons of this city attended in a body and supervised the solemn rites con nected with the interment. The weather was such that all classes were enabled to attend the funer al and when the procession ar rived at the cemetery there were many citizens there awaiting its arrival. Thus has a great and good man passed from our midst. Aside from his immediate family there is a host of friends who will miss the judge, the friend, the conn selor and advisor who for many years was a pillar that upheld this community. The flags that were at half-mast over the city but feebly expressed the feelings of our citizens. His was a noble life, but his summons came and there should be no bitterness in the "Amen" to "Thy Will be Done." Native Daughters Entertain. The members of Martha Avery Cabin No. 18, N. D. ot O., cele brated its first anniversary by giving a reception to the pioneer women Of Corvallis whs came not later than 1858. The re ception followed - the regular meeting ot the Cabin in the K. of P. hall and was held from three to five on Saturday after noon. A short program had been prepared, which was opened by a few remarks by the presi dent. Miss Helen Crawford then read, in her usual charming style, "Oregon Pioneers," a poem written by G. A. Waggoner and dedicated to the Cabin. Miss Maud Hoover's rich contralto voice has never ; been heard to greater advantage than it was in "Ben Bolt." A reading by Miss Ida Maxwell was followed by conversation, when the Na tive Daughters became willing listeners to stories of the early settlement of Corvallis. Mrs. Martha Avery, for whom the Cabin was named, was the guest 01 Honor. Mrs. Avery recently oelebrated her 77th birthday at her heme in this city, where she has- resided continuously for 53 years. . Her husband, the late J. C. Avery, came to Corvallis, (thea Marysville), In 184 s, and was followed by Mrs. Avery and tke three children in 1847. She started on the long and perilous journey across the plains, having only a slight acqnaintance with one person in the tram. She recalls with pleasure the time when she could : ride on horse back for'miles over the surround lng country without a fence in sight. Mrs. Mary Stewart claims the distinction of being" the first white woman to locate in Corvallis. She came in 1845, and at 80 years of age is a re markably well preserved woman, and is brimful ef pioneer stories. She remembers when the first cabin was built in Corvallis, and was at one time the happy pos sessor of the only sewing needle in the community, and when occasion demanded would make buckskin coats for the men after the most approved style. The only flour they had when she first came was ground in a coffee mill, and as they had boarders she insisted that each one should grind his own meal. Mrs. Sophronia V. Qnivey, born in New Hampshire in 1812, came to Oregoii in 1853, was the old est woman present. She remem bers many interesting incidents in the early history of the town. For refreshments, boiled wheat with cream and sugar, dough nuts and coffee and molasses candy were served. During the afternoon each guest Was asked to sign a regis ter, giving year 01 birth and ar rival in Oregon, which will be kept by the Native Daughters ag a souvenir of a most delightful occasion. Amatuer Actor-Folks. "A Debt of Honor," given by Al bany amatuers at the Opera House, t riday evening, took on more the nature of a drawing-room enter tainment for friends, than that of a "show by real actor-folks." The audience was goodnatured, recep tive and willing to be pleased. The players realized their limitations, were conscientious and did their very best "Goodwill" was the watchword of entertained and en- teitainers, and with such an under standing nothing but pleasure could result for all. It would le the height of ill-breeding for the host and hostess to criticize their gue6ts and our visitors from Albany have thus escaped this ordeal. A.- friendly suggestion. however, may not be out of order. A pleasing surprise was the ex: ceptional nature! .talent displayed by a number of the 'cast. There was lack of discipline and need of direction, but ability was evident. The play, too, is an unfortunate vehicle for entertainment in the hands of amatuers. It would (.mother the best efforts of pro fessionals? One is left in doubt as to the moral, and the tale is poorly adorned. There is palpable lack of movement, stale situations, no pleasing pictures. Even the com edy is dragged in by the ears, leav ing the players to apologize for their presence every time they ap pear. Appreciating all this, we Bhould enjoy seeing these friends at less disadvantage. Of the performers, Mr. Tway is entitled to first honors. He may not be so versatile as Miss Craw ford, and certainly lacks her ex perience, but his . "Mark Lester" was a more intelligent delineation, than was Miss Crawford's "Olive Glenn ." Mr, Tway has the natural qualities of an actor. Miss Craw ford is an experienced elocutionist Each has exceptional talent. Next in point of merit, possible, was Mr. DuBruille's work in "Pedro Men- dez." He does not give the char acter the calculating heartlessness which it demands, but spares one the spectacle of bloodthirstiness usually presented by amatuer vil- lians. Mr, Hart makes a good "darky." But all "niggers" . are not alike, however much tbey day "look alike," and a butler is scarcely . ex pected to deport himself like a min strel. The "Dr. Garcia" of Mr. Dawson makes us feel that the surgeon of the Madeleine was practicing with out a license, or the board of exam iners who issued his certificate were woefully deficient. C. 0. Hogue appeared as- "Robt. Glenn," who dies almost before we make his acquaintance, so that the parting gives no pain. As portrayed by Mr. Swan, "Gilbert Hall" is scarce ly the person to win the affection of "Olive Glenn" or arouse the jealousy of "Mark Lester." He is a faint-hearted, nerveless individ ual whose mission seems to be to excite - pity. Let it be said to Mr. Swan's credit, however, that the character is the most difficult in the play, and thankless in the hands of the most competent. Miss Dannals makes a pretty "Sally Glenn;" Mrs. Hare had the unenviable task of presenting the role of "Maria," and "Gregory Grimes" was entrusted to Earl Brandeberry. Additional Local New Idea Patterns for March now in. Nolan & Callahan. The finest and most complete line of wall paper ever shown in Corval is is now to be seen at J. D. Mann & Co's. School election in this district occurred yesterday, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of A. F. Hershner. At the time of going to press the result had not been determined. . Hair Dressing. A fine French hair dressing to olean hair. Call on Mrs. J. A. Sellwood, 1123, 3rd St., Corvallis. Hair Dresser. A fine assortment of goods, consisting of first-class work. Combings rooted and put up as nice as cut hair. Old switches a specialty ; dyed to any shade and made as nice as new. Mas. C. A, Spacujwg. Call at 1123, 3rd St., Corvallis. In all kinds of Men's and room for Our Large Stock. Boys' suits are a most trying problem to mothers and to They must not be too costlv. and thev must be of dura us, ble material and strongly made. We think we have solved this dual problem. Bring the boys around. We have a special line of boys' suits worth from $5.00 t $7-5i that will be closed uu 7, aiso a nne 01 long pants suits, age 15, Jo and 17, at one-half price. These are real bargains. Men's suits in all the popular shades and styles from the $5.00 sack suit to the genteel frock suit for $16.50. We are headquarters for overcoats and ulsters. This is our strong line and we are sure to please you in style and price. See us for extra trousers; we have a full line. The Biggest Store! The Biggest Stock! The Littlest Prices! That is why we do the Biggest Business, The Corvallis Commission -store Keeps constantly on hand the celebrated CORVALLIS AND MONROE FLOHS A patkage of Arm 6s Hammer Soda is given free witft every sack of the latter Kay, Oats, Grain. Bran, Shorts, Potatoes Fish, Eggs, Poultry Etc JOHN LENGER, Manager J Corvallis' Most PopularBatlng Hsuss Pioneer AND RESTAURANT. g Fresh bread daily. A complete nuts kept canstantly on a specialty. H. W. HALL, Hot Springs and Turkish Baths at itae These baths are health insurance. If yoa are ailing they will make you well. If you are well they will ward off disease. I handla the finest line of cabinets made; not spurious imitations. Call at once, as our time is limited. A good agent wanted. Mrs. J. A. Sellwood, No. 1123, Third Street, Corvallis, Or. 11 i Wood. Notice is hereby given that the county court will receive sealed bids up to one eclock p. m. Wednesday, March 6, 1901, to furnish 25 'cords of old growth body red fir wood four feet long and fifty cords ot grub oak wood four feet long and not less than three finches in diameter, and four cords of grub eak wood tiro feet lone and not less than three inches in diame ter. All of said wood to be delivered at the ceurt house in Corvallis, Oregon, between June 1 and August 1, 1901, the same to be paid for in county orders. The court reserves the right to reject any atjd all bids. Dated this 16th day of February, A. D. 1901. ' Vieqil E. Waiters, County Clerk. Sore Lungs mean weakened lungs all caused by a cold and cough. Weak lungs sooner or later, mean consumption. Shiloh's Consumption will heal and strengthen the lungs, cure cold and stop the cough. "I coughed for yean had hemorrhages. Doctors said 1 was ia last stage of consump tion. - Had given np all hope. I finally tried Shiloh and it cured me completely. Am today in perfect health." MRS- FLORENCE DREW, East Oakland, CaL SUloli's Consumption dire Is sold by all ilrcggists at X60, 60c. 8I.OO bottle. A frlnced guarantee Koes with eTery bottle, r yon are not satisfied go to your drnggist and get your money back. Write for illustrated book on consumption. Sent without cost to you. S. C. Wells ft Co., LcRoy, N.V, Sold b Graham & Worth am. Boys' Clothing to make and Handsome Spring ' out at $3.00 per suit, age 5, 6 1 '0 stock of candies, fruits and $ hand. Smokers supplies 1 Proprietor. How It . Is Bone. The first . object in life with tht American people is to "get rioh;" the second, how to regain good health. The first can be obtained by energy, honesty and. saving; the second, (good health) by using Green's August Flower. Should ou be a despondent sufferer from, any of the effects of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Appendicitis, In digestion, eta, such as Sick Head ache, Palpitation of the Heart," Sour Stomach, Habitual Costive ness, Dizziness of the Head, Ner vous prostration, low spirits, etc., you need not suffer another day. Two doses of tho well known August Flower will relievo you at once. Go to Graham & Wortham and get a sample bottle free. Reg til ar size, 75 cents. Get Green'B Prize Almanac. For Sale or Exchange. One handredaid eighteen lots, in half and whola blocks, in the original town of Newport, that healtlt ful and beautiful summer resort, In Lincoln county. Oregon; some business lots: residence lots near the Srincipal churches, school house, and other resid ences; also residence lots commanding beautiful views of ocean andjbay. Fire fractional blocks, south of and near the State Agricultural College; all complete!? tiled, streets thrown up and graded; beautiful, convenient, and healthful for residence. Large dwelling, bam and outhouses, centrally located on roomy and commodious grounds, in Corvallis; will exchange for farm near Corvallis. Twenty acres highly Improved, all tllo drained, and in good state of cultivation; excellent room buildings; about.'one-fourth mile from agrlcoltnral College. large and roomy bouse and stableand lot in Ccy Tallis, good residence, two bl ocks from Cour House; high, rolling ground. Eight nice residence lots, thoroughly tile drained. IB Wilkins Addition to Corvallis. One lot and hotel, Tho Vincent House, en Froun street, in Corvallis, centrally located. Beventy-three acres, 6 In orchard, 18 In wheat, balance in grabs, timber and pasture; situate west, adjoining the Odd Fellows Cemetery, near Corvallia. Will exchange the town property named fo suitable farm or acreage property; er will exchange) the acreage property described, for town property t other farms or acreage; or will sell any er all o2 said property on reasonable terms and time at rea-. Bonable rates and prices. H. S. WOODCOCK, Corvallis, Oregon