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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
lETTEa-Expaess MATTER.

The report of the Postal Commission con.
xiemning the letter carrying service of Wells,
Fargo & Co., and recommending its prohi.
bition by Government, is causing considera-
BILE stir upon this coast. A paper has been
filed, we understand, with Postmaster Cen
eral Key, signed by every Senator and Rep.
resentative and Territorial Delegate from
the Pacific Coast. protesting against the re.
port. The charges against the Express
company, in brief, are That it carries its
own correspondence, as well as that of the
'ailroad and telegraph companies, with
which it has connection, free; that it carries
letters very frequently at a less late of pos
tage than is required by law that it is a
formidable competitor with Government for
public favor, and that it diminishes postal
services to serious extent, &C.
We are no champion for over-grown
monopolies," and have had frequent occa-
sion to condemn, what we thought exorbi-
tant and excessive charges made by the
Agents of Wells, Fargo & Co. But, not
withstanding all this, that company, by its
enterprise and energy, has done much to
develop the resources OF the Pacific Coast,
and has furnished mail and express package
facilities to mining camps and other remote
districts, that the Government could not
reach. By this service they have made
hosts of friends all over this coast. If, in
their rapidly increasing business, the COM
pany have become somewhat careless, and
- 4 L 4
violate law they should be held to strict ac-
conntabliity but 1t hardly seems fa'r ana
gust to prohibit them from carrying letters
and other mailable matter over their lines.
1t might be well enough to restrict the COM
pany, somewhat, but prohibition OF express
aesser carrying would be serious puohc
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
WEEKLY CORVALLIS GAZETTE.
Corvallis, April l6, 1880.

Mr.. j. H. BATES, Newspaper Advertising
Agent. Al Park Row (Times Building) New
York, is authorized to contract FOR advertise
ments in the GAZETTE at our best rates.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
Treasurer's Notice.

N1oTIcE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE
IN are Funds in the Treasury TO pay all Benton
County Orders endorsed prior 70 April l6, 1880 In
THOMAS GRAHAM.
County Treasurer.
Corvslls. April o, 1880 1z1l6ws
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
UPHOLSTERY! !!
W. II. EVENS,

yYYoULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CIT
w izens of Corvallis and vicinity, that ne has
opened an Uphoistering Establishment, on the first
block above the Occidental Hotel, where he is pre-
pared to do all kinds of work. in this line Especial
attention to
Repairing Lounges,
SOFAS, CHAIRS, SPRING BEDS, and
MATTRESSES, Of all kinds.
Charges moderate. Please give me call,
Corvallis, Jan. LIST, 1880. I7:lH
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
CORVALLIS AND WILLAMETTE
VALLEY
ENGINEERING co.
HANS DAHL, E. PHIL, CHR. A. SEGELcKE.

n ESIRE to call attention to their plans
IL and drawings of buildings of all kinds,
civil engineering, surveying and architect
ural works, with all the latest improve
ments They wonld mention particularly
the following branches: Sawmills and plane
mills Grainmil]s. Furniture. joinery and
mechanical works Waterworks, and other
works connecting with water. Surveying.
Construction of bridges and roads. Church.
school and other official buildings. All
kinds of dwelling houses and farm buildings.
All orders will receive immediate atten-
ton. Please to address all communications
to the cempany's headquarters at Corvallis.
EgAwarded first premium at Oregon State
fair, 1879, for architectural and engineering
works. lG:42in3
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

CORRECTIONAL brief note from Capt.
Ayles, at Camp Hamar, on the Yaquina
road, informs us that we were mistaken, last
week. in stating that he was in charge of
work on the Yaquina road. He is employed
by Mr.. Wallis Nash, in constructing road
from the main Yaquina road into Rock creek
valley. which will shortly be completed.
We got the two roads mixed. Work ON the
Corvallis and Newport road should com.
mence as soon as possible.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

EvANeELIcAL CHURCH EXCURSION.
excursion from Corvavallis to Portland by
the West Side r. R., will be on Saturday,
May Sth, instead of May 1st, as previously
announced. Definite arrangements have
now been made with the railroad company
for that time This change became neces-
sary on learning that the cars had alreaay
beeu promised to some of the Portland peo-
ple for May I'd. The prelminaries are now
all arranged-no more postponements.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
HIPS Manual

HIPS Manual.
Mr. N. Newton, agent for Benton county,
is now canvassing for subscribers to the new
and revised edition Of the above excellent
work. 1t is highly recommended by dis
tinguished educators and leading newspa-
pers, and is considered by all t., be one of
the most useful books that was ever laid
upon the countingroom desk or drawing
room table. l7:8
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
A Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special prescription
of DR.. A. Boschee, a celebrated German
Physician, and is acknowledged to be one of
the most fortunate discoveries in Medicine
1t quickly cures Coughs, Colds and all Lung
troubles of the scvererest nature, removing,
as it does, the cause of the affection and
leaving the parts in a strong and healthy
condition. 1t is not an experimental medi-
cine, but has stood the test of years, giving
satisfaction in every case, which its rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms. Two
million bottles sold annually. Beware of
medicines of f<similar names, lately intro
duced. Boschee's German Syrup was intro
duced in the United States in 1868. and is
now sold in every town and village in the
civilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price IS cents. Sam
pie bottle, 10 cents.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

SUsPENDED.-The last weeks issue of the
Yreka Union contained the announcement
that with that number the publication of
that paper would be discontinued, for the
reason that it was not given sufficient sup
port to pay expenses. In his valedictory
Mr.. Bird says: ssAs to why this should be
so of a Democratic paper in q strong Demo-
cratic county will leave for those who may
feel interested in the problem to solve for
themselves. 1t is fact and that is all suf-
ficient for me"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

Coon RENT.-The Portland Telegram Of
the 10th inst, says: Yesterday Mrs. G. F.
Wells rented her elegant mansion to the
Willard Party of eight, soon to arrive. She
was preparing for trip to Eastern Oregon,
when the agent for Willard called and de-
sired to rent her house. Not caring to do
SO, she fixed her price at $500 per month,
thinking it would frighten the agent. Not
so. A check was quickly drawn for that
amount, which may be considered rather
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

For Lame Back. Side or Chest use SHI.
LOH'S POROUS PLASTER. Price 25 cts.
Sold by Allen & Woodward, Druggists.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
Sad Havoc is Created

Among the tenants of the mouth by allow
ing impurities to collect upon their surface
OF in their interstices. SOZODONT re-
moves every vestige of tartar from the
teeth, and renders their premature decay
impossible. 1t not only imparts to them
whiteness and vigor, but communicates
hardness and rosiness to the gums. The
breath acquires most acceptable fragrance
and it may be relied on to accomplish its
identifying effects without injuring the en-.
amel like a gritty tooth paste.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

Coop HAUL-From Geo. King, of New
port, we learn that on Monday of last week,
Messrs. Sam. Logan and VIM. Boon, killed
three large elk near Mr.. Logan's place.
They were part of band of six that had
been grazing in that neighborhood. for some
time. Capturing three out of six is consid-
cred good luck, and we presume the boys
are having a big feast of elk.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16
MRS. NJ. A. BROWN

Wishes to call attention to her we'll selected
stock of Stationery, including tirst-class
paper, mourning and gift note paper, envel-
opes. paperies, blank and memorandum
books, shelf, tissue, drawing and copying
paper, card and bristol Board, thumb tacks,
sponge cups, board clips, Shipman's files,
lip Phile's building, on Main street, where
she will try to keep general assortment.
Has also variety of periodicals, nuts,
candies, ETC.. all of which she will sell cheap
for cash. Give her call. febl7:Sm3
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

ORGAN REPAIRED. MIR. j. p. Thomson,
with D. w. Prentice & Co., dealers in must.
cal instruments, Portland, returned to this
city last week. He informs us that he had
just completed repairing the large pipe or.
gan in the M. e. Church, in Salem. Mr..
Thomson makes repairing all kinds of mu-
sical instruments, and tuning pianos, a spe-
cialty. He may be found at the Vincent
House.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

ATTORNEYS FROM ABRoAD.-S. a. Haz-
ard, Dist Attorney, Empire City; Hon. s.
F. Chadwick, Salem; Hon. Richard Will
liams and C. A. Dolph. Portland /; R. s.
Strahan and L. Finn, Albany Hon. Ben.
Hayden. Salem w. G.. Piper, Independ-
ence. Judge Watson, as usual, is pushing
the business, holding evening sessions.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

ACCIDENTAL DRowN1NG.-On Wednesday
of last week, Mr.. VIM. Love, aged l9
years accidentally fell from the Calliope, ly-
ing at the Madison street wharf, in Port
land, and was drowned, despite the efforts
of comrades to save him. The body was
recovered about two hours after the acci-
dent. The Standard, in noting this sad af-
fair, says the family has been unfortunate in
the deaths of its members by drowning, the
father and a brother of the deceased having
met similar fate. The widowed mother
has the sympathy of the entire community.
FINE PIANo.-Mr. j. P. Thomson sold to
Mr.. Humphrey, of this city, last week, a
fine upright piano, from the manufactury Of
Pease & Co., New York. 1t is said to be a
very fine instrument. Mr.. Thompson is
agent for the best piano and organ establish
ments of the country.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

The highest authority in New England,
the State Assayer of Massachusetts,, after a
careful analysis of Halls Vegetabl. Sicilian
Hair Renewer certified that it is the best
preparation for its intended purposes that
has been exhibited for examination, that its
constituents are pure and carefully selected
for excellent quality, and that it forms an
efficient preparation for promoting the
growth of the hair and restoring the original
color. This world-renowned preparation is
for sale by all druggists. ts.-Record, Red Oak,
Io,cG.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-16

THE Russ Householder "New this
Week." will be found an advertisement of
the above popular hotel. It seems to be
the headquarters, not only for Oregonians,
but for visitors from all portions of the
northwest coast. We found Messrs. Sey-
mour & Barnard very gentlemanly and
obliging, and the walters very attentive and
prompt. We take pleasure in recommend
ing the Russ House to all our friends when
visiting the Bay City.
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27

VINO was straying past them, and It be-
lhg SO dnrk, they could not see what il
was, SO they thought it safe to fire.
Nothing else happened until about 3
O'Clock IN the morning, when was max
ing the rounds and was approaching the
PICKET en- the main road, and no challenge
coming from them, l thought It rather
strange. But as | walked toward them,
1 saw that they were both motionless and
su.l. One was grasplng his rifle with
both hands little below the muzzle, and
the other leaning against a tree, and both
sound asleep, SO that had to walk up
#no shake them before they awokc. And
when they opened their eyes and saw me,
terror and fear were depicted on their
lac es, and the exclamation came from.
their hips, My God. Lieutenant
ontnss il was the most trying posi-
toL was ever placed in, in mv army
experience. 10 report them would be
cou~-martlai and death; to fail 10 do my
auty, and NOT report them, would place
n-e III d Pos.o where | might he dis
missed from III" service in disgrace i i
aAo&.d be found out al Headquarters; and
sJ / stood locking at the poor fellows,
Wltl. the sweat running off their faces,
aEt no doubt thinking ct home and loved
ones who wee .0ngln4 for tieir return.
and theu looking III my face Ia see if
they togH read II 3tWhat course would
tate. "Hd ;Acg knowing II / did repor.
yhrm The terrible tate that awaited them.
at .as. broke the silence @y asking
.4T ! u d.
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27
4 Strange PRAYER.

Il was the prayer Of d d1el;st. L was
uttered III the bright sunshine OF love
II morning IL May, as he had tie death
bearing weapon IN his hand, and stood
with his antagonist before him. Tie
place did not appear like ole where
prayer would le likely to be made. nor
die the duellst, a young .a.sAl OF shout
q Years Of age, named Crawford, seem
ike praying man, though he was dis
tinguished by his manly ar and gentle
manners.
Bat things are not what they seem
Beneath q show of indifference many
man carries "a wounded spirit" and in
this case the inner battle between pride
and conscience was kind of torture
that nc earthly physician could relieve.
NV friend, whom ! am now describ-
ing rs he appeared at the turning point
of his lfe-course, was An only son. He
was the heir of large property in one
of the Southern States, and had wit
messed, IN his l4th year, the death of
his mother-an excellent Christian
woman.
He had grown up in his native home
amid the e2citements Of fashionable life.
1t happened one night, after leaving the
theater, while taking wine at hotel, his
glass touched accidentally the glass Of
q military officer.
This trivial act became the occasion
Of harsh word, a quarrel and chal-
lenge to mortal combat.
Early on the morning Of the set day
II a@f 70
met at the appointed place. Crawford,
naturally fearless, had already arranged
lis worldly affairs IN view of the risks
lie incurred, and, clearly seeing its possi-
bilities, he had said, am ready"
Just then his guickened memory
called back the last words he had
heard from his mothers lips, Meet ne
ia heaven.
She seemed at that moment living
presence. Suddenly every act of his
dissipated, wasted life was remembered
as clearly es the events Of the passing
week-and conscience began its work.
It charged him with being Intentionally
a murderer.
But did he dare to confess the whole
truth then and there? No; he was too
proud for that. At the critical moment
strange to say, he whispered the secret
prayer -,
20 God. save US both from blood
guiltiness, and help me to change my
way and meet my mother IN heaven.
Without the tremor Of nerve he
discharged his pistol IN the air, and
was but slightly wounded by his an
tagonist. Immediately the seconds
interposed, reconciliation was effected,
and thus the first part ct the prayer
was answered at once.
In this young mans history the
darkest time of night was Just before
day,. for the second petition was grant
ed speedily.
He had occasion to visit New York,
where first met him, IN gathering OF
relatives and friends. and there, too, l
witnessed his public introduction to the
church, his baptismal oath Of loyalty to
his rightful King, taken with an heroic
| spirit inspired by his new love.
He became good soldier, bold in
winning recruits, and he would often
say, despair Of none. II my strange
nraver was answered, who need fall Z"
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27

! t.eaint,s ease q the Late " 7 by an ~.
soldier ..,

) semlut,ee4se a the Late " = by an VA
soldier
tlua...f, ..= s.,rssts.+ f,z,,s4. ,.,,av-, .m
r.f.I.4.r, l.., s n. ~s,4sfs I,f ,4ira.a, 3,,ty
r. rrrs... ! ~, Y5ff ;. = ,3aI,,- ID ,,,,s,
npdrr r,- ...s.~,sat1zn a,,lirt, -ne Ia+n
war. which saada Ian j,r,nress,a, +hat
t:se=naD neg.- etflea. and am satisfied
fla. tiFp ttfat n4r.fts,e IN. ,n,s5,fn,5+ "a. It
ever rcm,mttT ~ circumstance
Uas.,n rHe vear 1~sa when opr reoi-
,.f.1,f was =tt.st.sa = ME-. was called
lie ! trr,y=.s lie Frontier commanded
Ly Genere#- -, INV seemed -
eeI1sr.i tie so.,.bern. ,,a,,ndarv ~ !, ,ssonr;
and prevent .hs rebels maxine inroatis
fntp the STATE Hence anr service was
made ot Il series ~ MARCHING and eaun-
tarparch,ng Erpakiur M 4 rebpI camp
n one nafu,. ard another pojut
and then on The march again r. another
rebel eamp. perhaps tiitg OF a hundred
miles distant. But some of ,the bows
said thar Great many of our marches
were for the purpose Of finding cut lust
how far oar little army could march IN a
dav merely 70 crafty 4 whim Of our com
mandino General, But. no matter, we
did The MARCHING az the same.
i was on one Of these long marches OF
three DAYS ami nights that we went INTO
camn about . o'clock on q night in Oc-
tober. s6o. and in front of US, and but a
few miles distant was rebel force of
twelve thousanc men-a force a great
deal larger IN number than our two di-
visions
We had hardly got liked IN camp, when
an oraor oemo "a me from division head
nnarters "a renor, fer picket duty with
seventy.tiye men of our regiment direct
ea by the officer of the day to eur posts OF
a,,,. p.b;e i vn. - rruar.i the road to the
Son,b and leadinq to the rebel camp, re-
ceiyine the countersign, and with it very
str,ct orders with regard to our duty and
What would he expected Of us: that every
MON shonla 10 n,ompt and efficient. and
a.o,r f.iiure an onr mart should he visited
u,t,, soya-e punishment: and more cs-
nac,allv should ,be tu,l penalty OF mlll-
tary law be inflicted upon the man who
! sLn,,Id lie found s,eenlnr on his post, and
that was 3eat4 As number Of eases Of
I'm. kind had lately been reported to the
General in command, he was determined
= make an example OF the next violation
= ! an.v ' n tbis iIne.
Fnliy suppressed with the responsible
ity Of the duty imposed upon me, was
very particular L my orders . the men,
and m knowing that they were worn out
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27

Soft as silk with golden hair,
Bright as stars were her eyes Of blue;
Truly l loved my lady fair,
Truly my lady loved me too.
Did it break my heart when my love lay
dead?
Why bless your soul, she didn't die
Time wrought change as it onward sped ,
She loves another-so do l.
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27

A gentleman passing through one q
the public offices at Washington, was at
tronted by some clerks, and was advised
TO complain to the principal, which he
did thus II have been abused by some of
the rascals Of this place, and came 10
acquaint you Of it, as understand you
are the principal
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27

tUlen The weather it is wct
1--WE must ,ot fret;
IWhcn the weather It is dry
must not cry;
when the weather it is warm
1--WE must rot storm
.ghcn the weather il is cod
I've must not scold-
4 Bl. be content together
Whatever the weather.
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27
STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE

Western Dwarf With a Turtles Head
Two Headed Children, Boy With Feet
ThirtySix Inches in Length. and 4 Deg
With a Human Head-A Combination of
Horrors
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27
ANiNDIAN SLAVE.
in Prose About Marie. a Pacific
Coast SqnaW.

r. savena, ~ Inc ArGorout.
I wears ago 1t was the custom
MI, erlovmea, for certain lawless
i nen 10 20 among the Eel River
- sr5. .eai tite children Of tile
| - AIRY tLcm - bo sold ion slaves
hm.lies in other parts Of the State.
eea tie poor creatures, after they
Gr.ven ike beasts before their
rN ith sore feet and sulicn faces,
~, Hone, apparently hopeless and
~. Dut who stall say beneath
|n /, exterior there was no. hu-
+. h1t an | bitter from. cruel
ndage3.
rstrums a4gc pasScG since one vi
ids resulted in the capture,
ers, II i gig! from. five Or SIX
"a. with he characteristics oi
sac possessed 10 beauty to soft
y kea-.s nj 9ehaldeGs, 9ut, as SHE
tbod stardy frame, sire wa dispos-
t0s wyer Is 1s,q. i'm turu. urcsente,i
E.1S. g'ta ~ Wa trained ~ naid.at.
k ,,Hn received the name of NJ
So sa1a bcr me u ucat ana dcf.
household ways an
m0ny le tie immaculate neat
r kitchen. and the snowy white
b. clothes that hung on wash
ber limo and also The algiet yay
a3l af this labor was reformed.
Marie for MANY years ana r
arl Her spcak hit once Or twice
timc. Her face alwavs wore
look. and ! have often wol.si,se !
bugb- AZ all She went no nfaeo.
bmat;c precision. performed hef
VIA ma.tered II Is her 4 TIC
e anlaze With sp,enlos. as tie
e rays warmed her peon,e aa.i
|e valley. vent down 81 t6e
bu, nor the mountains rose 16ne-
to the summit. a wall between
bone But She never seemed ,a
eyes = The roekiup tree-tops. 81.
wind Il Il came down sweet
breath of flowers or sal with
lth-sonc. | have wondered #
DO memories. no stirring of the
wild !onclngs. no passionate
|ohs, no warnings, If she were
Is ste appeared. if she loved or
owners, or If, to the same, She
Bic appeared. Sometimes She
ise her eyes to nv face With 4
bud not define. but il passed SO
that doubted If ] had seen If
years went by Marie grew TO
pod uat she developed 10 our
bew beauty and no new awak-
the faculties and affections. and
ID 10 new thoughts on our part
hg ber. AS the village wht re her
PED enlarged, it had the ambition
IS an Episcopal Church and a
The man sent to this place was a
EAaritable character. who s,roye
his people better and worked
among his charge always DIV
tLe fsb. :, 80. .r'5o 81 80 .,4"ays aen ae ~
Psc 10 help them into better naths
had an Indian in his employ
e stroye 10 en1iohten p
lls race, was not easily INN, 4,
hings touched TIE leep places
ture, 10 outward sion hetraved
] lngs within It hapnened +
ser happen IN this world that
q Marie met. and. though no
knew now, they soon developed
'mcey. This intimacy il time
pove, and they planned 10 marry
through the world together. /
Know that they used other Ian
] an the English. and / supposc
hen tongue they contr;yea to IN
each other. / apprehend that
Y Gage of affection was not conious.
:: = duh faces and cold ewes must
\ Feloped new powers and those
Il Is have telt that bliss al. beinp
I. od that civilized man arrooate
The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1880-03-27

Fortune does not change men; it only
character.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-01-18
At TEN DOLLARS PER ,AHHUR..

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