The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1873-01-18
THE FIRE FlEND IN CORVALLIS !
TWO WAGON FACTORIES BURNED
"BIa SIX" SAVES THE cITYl
TOTAL Loss, $4,000.

the startling cry of Fire! The alarm
promptly brought out our Fire Depart
ment. when it was discovered that A.
Purdy's wagon shop, on Main street, was
enveloped in flames "Big Six" took
position on cistern No. 2, near the City
Hotel, and Immediately began throwing a
lively stream. Owing TO a lack of hose,
the "boys y could not reach the fire until
it had seized upon Manuel Knights black
smith shop, large two story frame build
ing. The wind was blowing fresh from
the south, and carried the flames high in
air. Burning brands were borne some two
blocks to the northward, and watchmen
were constantly. employed upon. various
buildings in keeping the roofs cleared, thus
avoiding general conf1agration. After
two hours incessant labor on the brakes,
the fire was got under control, and was
confined to the two buildings mentioned.
The Corvallis Brewery, but a few feet
north of Knights shop was saved only by
the utmost exertions of the firemen, in
pouring continuous stream over its roof.
A force pump in the Brewery did noble
service, and proved an invaluable auxilia-
ry of 'sBig Six The citizens generally
worked with a will, and the fremen,
though this was the first time their services
have been called into requisition, behaved
like veterans. After the fire was got un-
der control, the engine took position
nearer the scene, taking water from GEL
lar, and saved large quantity of coal in
the rear of the burning buildings. Purdy's
loss will probably reach about $2,5 800.
Mr.. Knight having removed most of his
tools, his loss was only on the building,
and will reach $1,000. No insurance on
either. The origin Of the fire is unknown;
and we shall not venture an opinion. Mr..
Purdy informs us that he left little fire
in his stove, closing the damper, as he has
done every night this winter, and does not
yhink the fire started from this. source
ss99he thanks of our people are due to the
Fire Department for its gallant action.
Our engine has redeemed herself, and now
let every one assist in securing more per-
feet organization of the company.
DR.. BoswELL's LECTURE. The second
lecture by this gentleman, before the North
Public School, yesterday, was upon the
subject of the heat of the, body, and how
generated. The pupils answered his ques-
tions in a manner that showed careful in
struction by their teacher. He exhibited
a skeleton, and found the class quite fam
iliar with its construction. His remarks
were attentively listened to by both schol-
ars and visitors. Several new glees were
by the school. The next lecture
will be delivered one week from next
Friday. Everybody is invited.
New HOTEL Allphin has leased
The building known as the Railroad House,
md will open it as first class hotel. He
IS thoroughly overhauling, renovating, and
the rooms, and will make it
one of the best houses in the city. Mr..
Allphin says he will spare no pains to rem
Ter comfortable all who may favor him
With their patronage. A full announce
nent Will be made next week.
The SCHOONER LIzzIE.-This vessel,
built at Alsea, by Messrs. Lee 6 Titus, is
now lying at Elk City, having made the
trip from San Francisco to Newport in five
lays. She is loading with potatoes, and
will carry back to San Francisco about
!, 200 bushels. The last cargo taken out
by this schooner netted the shippers 40
cents per bushel.
JusrICE's CoURT.-,The following busi-
on,e hos hoao f,.orcoota1 Ia, T,,ef;oo Er;xy
ett's Court since our last issue:
James Chambers VS.. J. NJ Monroe and
Peter Abbey civil action to recover
money default.
J. B. Lee vss John Stewart, Jr. civil
action to recover money; settled.
WAREHOUSE DAMAGED We are inform
I'd that the warehouse at Buena Vista caved
IN the other day, from being undermined
oy high water. A large quantity of wheat
Ind flour was stored in the building; but
was saved with only slight damage.
REGULARs.-Gov.G Grover telegrapIed to
| gentleman in this city, on THURSDAY last,
hat Gen. Candy had company of soldiers
It Vancouver, which will be ordered to
Siletz, should occasion require.
GEM SALooN.-Attention is called to the
advertisement of this cozy little establish
nent. 1t keeps the best Of liqurs and ci-
sars, which are dispensed by the most ac-
bar tenders.
Z CHIEF ENGINEER WRENN made tour of
he city one day this week, and took notes
# the condition and accessibility of all
he wells, from which water might be
leeded in case of fire. Il
STEAMERS The Alice and Fannie Pat
on have both been at our wharf this week.
The latter brought up good freight yes
erday. Both returned with wheat.
Will SELL. = We are informed that
dessrs Lee 6 Titus will shortly sell the
chooner Lizzie, having been offered the