The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1879-01-10

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the unanimous vote of that body is
deemed worthy of receiving the de-
gree which can be secured only by the
most meritorious conduct and the
strictest adherence to Masonic prin-
ciples.. At the last triennial convo-
cation, however, three new members
were elected from this jurisdiction,
embracing Oregon, and Washing
ton, Idaho and Montana Territories.
Those who were thus highly honored
were Hon. II. 7. Earhart, of this city,
Prof l. w. Pratt, Of Portland, and
DIR. E. I. Baily, of the U. S. A., now
stationed at Vancouver, who on Fri
day evening, Dec. 27, at the Masonic
Hall, in Portland, attained this the
crowning point in the Ancient Order.
The occasion was one of more than
passing Importance, it being the first
time that that degree was ever con-
ferreCi-on the northwest coast, and it's
deep solemnity and grand culminat-
ing principles made it an event never
to be forgotten by the favored few
who participated in the ceremonies.
The affair wound up with a banquet
at SOILS, which was keenly appreciat-
ed by all fortunate enoughto be pres
ent. The occasionwas honored with
the presence of Capt Lawson of the U.
S. Navy, a"thirty-third." now sta.
toned on Puget Sound, Washington
Territory, who assisted in comforting
the degree, tt may be years before
a like auSpicious event occurs in our
midst.
Last Saturday evening M. L. Cham:
berlaln, d. d. G. NJ. of this district,
accompanied by several members OF
the Odd Fellows Lodges of this city
and Portland, went up to- Turner
station for the purpose of installing
the officers of Fidelity Lodge No. SO:
The affair passed Of very pleasantly
and closed with a cold collation.,
spread in the room beneath the hall,
to which all present did ample justice.
Deputy Sheriff Church, of Multno-
nah county, came up Saturday even
ing, having in charge J. K. Mercer,
sentenced to fifteen years imprison-
ment in the Oregon penitentiary, for
killing A. G. Mcdonald of Portland
the circumstances of which are, 10
doubt, familiar to all. The prisoner
was dressed in his customary faultless
manner AMI, when leaving the car,
drew on his kids with his usual sang
Jroid, apparently needless of the Sc
verify of his sentence. The fact of
his pleading guilty to manslaughter
the Sunday Gcz1 asserts, excludes all
possibility of executive clemency, the
President of the United States alone
having the power to pardon him.
This, we are informed, is not the fact,
the Governor still holding the par
doning power, but the chances of
again being free man are decidedly
against him, and confinement will, no
doubt. shorten his life materially,
The members of the Kinross Vocal
Club of this city are making rapid
strides in Improvement, and an ele-
mcntary class will be organized, at an
early day.
Olive Lodge No. IS, I. o. O. F.,
will hold public installation of their
officers on the 14th inst, which prom
ises to be avery pleasant affair, includ-
ing addresses, supper and perhaps a
ball.
The indications of another Indian
outbreak in Eastern Oregon, during
the present year, are too apparent to
be agreeable. The residents of I'm
ion and Umatilla counties are taking
time by the forelock and organizing
into military companies with view
to selfprotection, commissions having
already been issued to the officers OF
four different companies. 1t is to be
hoped that, should another outbreak
occur, the struggle will be short snd
decisive.
The Supreme Court will meet in
this city to-day, the judges and off
GERS being already in the city. Sew
eral very important cases are to come
up for decision at their hands.
h~J. B. Hirsch, Esq, an old and res
pected citizen of this city, died or
Tuesday last, after a long and painful
illness. Deceased was "a brother OF
Hon. Ed. Hirsch, State Treasurer, and
Hon. Sol. Hirsch, Senator from Multi
nomah county, and a man highly es-
teemed by all who knew him and ono
who enjoyed the confidence and res
pect of business circles, in which he
was quite prominent for many years
f.His remains were taken to Portland
for burial.
A number of Salem Odd Fellows
contemplate going to Stayton, next
Saturday evening. to assist in install.