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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03

SHOCKING TRAGEDy.-On last Friday
afternoon, at Weidler's mill. in Portland,
occurred one of the most horrible acci-
dents we hive ever been called upon to
chronicle for some time It seems that a
young man named John Olsen was en-
gagged in running the lath machine con-
nected with the mill when the belt broke.
Young Olsen climbed up on a pile Of slab
wood and was holding the belt while an
other workman was mending it. In some
unaccountable manner the boy was dra yn
on the rapidly revolving shaft, and the first
thing the workmen knew of the accident
was pieces of flesh falling at their feet. The
body was cut completely asunder, the head
and trunk falling on one side, and the
limbs on the other. One arm was held fast
by the belt and crushed to a jelly. The
body was gathered together as> quickly as
possible, and Coroner Garnold sent for. No
blame can be attached to any person con-
nected with the mill Olsen had two
brothers at work in another part of the
mill at the time.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03

A New KILS-Just opened, on the old re-
liable yard those needing brick can now be
supplied.
Mrs L. A. Denn!ck.
Oct. 2s, 1870.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03
N. B. AVERY, D. D. S,
-, DENTIST.

Havin located permanent
ly in Corvallis l desire to in
form the public that | am
ready to do all kind OF dental
work. BY instruments are
all new and OF the latest i'm
proved style All work in
sured and satisfaction guar
anteed or the money refunded
Office over Graham & Gold
sons drug store, Corvallis,
Oregon. 17n39tI.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03

The most popular and FRAGRANT Perfume
of the day HACKMETACK" try it. Sold
by Aliex Woodward, Druggists.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03
Notice Of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT OREGON Cry,

LAND OFFICE AT OREGON Cry,
OREGON, Nov. IL, 1880.
NOTICE. Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOL-
IN lowing named settler has filed notice OF his in
tention to make final proof - support OF his claim
and secure final entry thereof and that said proc!
will be made before B W. Wilson, County Clerk OF
Benton county, oregon, at the county seat OF said
county, on
MONDAY, DEC 20. 1880,
viz: George H. Rosebroos, homestead application
No 1920 for E of S. E. I, and lots g. and T. Sec
r IL S. r. 10 w, and names the following his
witnesses to prove continuous residence ard cut
walton Of said tract, viz: F. A. Vincent, OF Corvallis,
A. D. Perkins, A. Rosebrook and William Dundon, OF
Toledo, all OF Benton county, Oregon.
nI95w L. I. BARN, Register.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03

THE WAGES OF SIN-Last Monday
morning Frank S. Pearce, indicted for rob-
bing his room mate at the Richmond
House, Portland, and to which charge he
entered plea of guilty, was sentenced
to the penitentiary for one year. Before
sentenced was passed, Mr.. w. S. Beebe, his
attorney, asked that the Court in pronounc-
ing judgment would be as lenient as it
could in this case and take into considera-
tion the fact of the prisoners former good
standing and this being his first ofense
District Attorney Caples also spoke in favor
of young Pearce, asking the clemency of the
Court to be'extended to the prisoner. The
request made by the attorneys was not
made in vain, and young Pearce is lucky
in getting off for one year, and. the lesson
taught him should be sufficient to keep him
from temptation in the future. An effort
will be made, we understand, to have him
pardoned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03
Real Estate for Sale!
...... SITUATED IN ......
60 " "a
Benton County, Oregon.

TWO VACANT LOTS, in the central part of towr
handy to the Westside Depot One of the most de
sirable places for residence in the citv. 15jan
TWO IMPROVED LOTS. on the main busines
street. with small stable, uoodsled, and good,
Portable dwelling house containing good rooms,
These lots are nicely situated Tor any kind OF bus.
ness purposes. 1Sjan
One Steam Planning Mil and Sash and Door Factor
in Corvallis with all the machinery necessary to ops
rate the same in all respects. The owner there
wants to quit the business he therefore offers Il
entire factory for sale at price more than onethit
less than its cost present value
47S acres for less than Sl3 per acre, being OF
the cheapest and best farms in Benton county, stUa
ted miles west of Monroe, of mile from good
school, in Of the beet neghborhoods in the state
with church privileges handy. About 1870 acres in
cultivation. Over 400 acres can be cultivated All
under fepce, with good two-story frame house and
large barn and orchard has running water the year
round
All the above property is for sale, on reasonable
terms For further information concerning the same
inquire of NJ. S. WOODCOCK,
At his LAW OFFICE, in said City of Corvallis.
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MONDAY, DEC. 20. 1880,
Notice Of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT OREGON Cry,
OREGON, Nov. 11th, 1885, !
HTOT.CE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOL-
IN lo4-ing-nsmed settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and secure final entry thereof and that said proof will
be made before r. w Wilson County Clerk Of Benton
county Oregon at Corvallis, the county seat OF said
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WkDSnsDAy, DEC. %, 1880,

W
viz: G. g. Hunsaker, homestead application No.
4l54 for lots no. /, and 4, Sec 25 T. ~ S. R. IL
W. and names the following as his witnesses to prove
continuous residence and cultivation OF said tract
viz: G. n. Collins James Collins, Henry Lutgens and
August Lutgens, ali of Collins, Benton county, ogn.
41z5 L. 7 BARN, Register.
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Oct. Is, 1870.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-03

All the above goods being of the best quality and
respectfully invited to cali and inspect. 17n43tf
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
Will Make Rome Howl.

IL
Some time ago we published statement
that Miss Lottie Thomas was appointed as
teacher in a school for white pupils. At
the time we were pleased to learn that in
the matter of equal rights in the school
room, Brooklyn was ahead of New York.
We have since heard that the young lady
in question has class of colored children
in a separate room away by themselves in
the white peoples school house. Now be-
fore saying another word, we propose to
visit the Brooklyn School Board and find
out the reason for this outrage upon COM
mon decency, and we will visit that Mon
grel school house, and if the facts are as
they are represented we will make Rome
howf in our next issue. If the matter is
IS 1t is represented we will regard it as an
insult to the intelligence of colored citizens.
Brooklyn is not so poor that it's taxpayers
can't afford school buildings for its Negro
children. Since they are t. be educated
apart, let them be kept from momentary
reminders of the fear of contact possessed
by others.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
OUR NOBLE EXoDUsTERs.
A Compliment.

In conversation the other day with
one of the most prominent citizens
of indianapolis, gentleman not at
all actively identified with politics,
we learned some facts that GER
tainly do great credit to our
noble exodusters, and at the
same time furnish incontrovert-
able evidence that they are just the
sort of men Indiana needs. The gentle
man informed us that prominent
Indianapolis banker told him that
during the last winter when our city
was thronged with these unfortunate
and destitute refugees, he loaned to a
number of them various small sums
of money, ranging from S. to s25,
taking as pledge their simple prom
Use to replace the money as soon as
they could get some employment
which would enable them to ssscrape
it together" The majority have al
ready replaced the money. Some
who are too far away have sent the
money by mail in small sums, others
have walked long distances from the
country bringing So or s3 at time.
One who owed 81 sent a letter last
week stating that he had the money
all ready, but that several me embers
of his family were suddenly taken
sick and he had to use part of it,
but that he would send it in "next
week" The money has since come.
These things, small in themselves,
speak volumes in favor of the Negro
race.
They utterly refute the Democratic
theory that these men have come to
Indiana for merely political purposes.
Men of such scrupulous integrity in
business transactions, would not de-
liberately lie about the causes that
impelled them to leave their homes.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
Fairness to the Colored Race.

The readiness with which people Jumped
to the conclusion that the injuries sus-
tanned by Whitaker, the colored cadet at
West Point, were inflicted by himself.
seemed TO indicate the retention, in
great degree, of the strong prejudice FORM
erly existing among the whites generally
against the colored race.
But it must be admitted that whether
that conclusion was right or wrong, there
were very suspicious circumstances lead
ing to its establishment
Since the infiction of the injuries upon
this colored cadet, another event has han
pened which shows a disposition in the
community to justice as quickly and as
amply to the blacks as to the whites. We
refer to the winning of both the first and
the second places in a walking match
which eclipses all previous feats in pedes-
trianism, by men with African blood in
their veins.
Not murmur has arisen, from any
quarter, of dissatisfaction at awarding to
these champions the prizes they have won.
Ii it shall turn out that Whitaker in
ficted his injuries upon himself, his whole
race will suffer from his act of folly.
The men who have shown their superior
powers and strength in the walking match.
on the contrary, have done much to raise
the whole colored race in public estima-
ton. Physical superiority commands re-
spect and admiration. These two young
men having vindicated their title to this
distinction, it is ungrudgingly accorded to
them. And the event shows that color
stands in no mans way if he will only
actually do something.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
INDIANAPOLIS IND. SATURDAY, APRIL II, $780,
that he has done more for the colored
race than the whole kit of them.

that he has done more for the colored
race than the whole kit of them.
As soldier on the field of battle, and
citizen in the arena of politics Mr..
Williams has proved his devotion to
the interests ofhis race. The interests
of the living are vastly more import
ant than the interests of the dead
The colored children are shut out
from the High School in Cincinnati,
and yet these same fellows have been
known to yell themselves hoarse IN
political campaign for the very men
who keep up this outrage.
The facts seem to show that the
cemetery is nuisance, and if so, in
terments Oughtto be prevented-no
matter to whomthe cemetery belongs.
Why do these men want to keep up
the distinction offs .parate cemeteries?
Why do they not hold up the hands of
their representative in his brave at
tempt to abolish all distinctions on ac-
count ofcOlor? hstead ofthis one idiot
in the meeting denounced Mr.. Will
liams because he travels like gentle
man and stops at first class hotels
Out on such
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
GENERAL HUNTERS WITH
DRAWAL-A BOOM FOR
STREIGHT.

General Hunter, of Bloomington,
announces to the Republicans of
Indiana his withdrawal from the
gubernatorial nomination. this week
on account of the precarious condi-
tion n'of,his health. General HI. was
a favorable competitor for the coveted
prize, and his withdrawal is matter
of surprise and regret to his numer-
GUS friends throughout the State. His
withdrawal greatly simplifes the
contest, and adds much to the strength
of General Streight In fact, in the
opinion of a great many well inform
ed politicians, it really makes the
latter's nomination certain.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17

Elsewhere we publish letter
from the Hon. Geo. W. Williams
which explains itself. All the facts
in the matter 60 to show that Mr..
Williams conduct was right and
proper, and deserved the commenda-
ton rather than the condemnation of
his. constituents. The meeting was
entirely uncalled for, and in its COM
position and character was a libel on
the intelligence of the colored people
of Cincinnati. The speeches were
intemperate, childish and senseless
In reading the proceedings of the
meeting one is forcibly reminded of a
lot of children trying to play men.
1t was entirely in the hands of Mr.
Williams personal enemies, who fol
downright stupidity and ignorance
can not be surpassed in the country
OF course they did Mr.. Williams no
harm. They only advertised the fac
that Mr.. Williams attends to the in
terests ofhis constituents, irrespective
of color, promptly and effectively
! and gave him an opportunity to show
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17

In the great walking match in
New York, for the O'Leary belt and
championship, Hart, the colored
pedestrian, camesout winner. 1t is
gratifying to announce, also, that be-
sides the empty honors of being
champion walkist," Mr.. Hart is
more substantially rewarded by re-
ceiving about $4,000 as his share of
the gate money, championship purse,
etc. Hart has also made splendid
record as pedestrian, his score being
573 miles, beating the record of
"Blower' Brown, who had previous
to this scored the highest number of
miles of any "walkist. Pegran, also
colored, took the third place among
the contestants, and received quite a
large share of the lucre. Now if
Hart and Peyram will both invest
their money judiciously they may
become capitalists instead of walk
lists. Let them employ their vacation
from the turf in looking up Western
mining land, in which they can put a
portion of their money "where it will
do the most good"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
GRAVE SUBJECT.
Gard from Representative Geo. w
Williams.
COLUMBUS, o., April Is, 1880.

COLUMBUS, o., April Is, 1880.
To the Editor of the Commercials:
l desire to make several explanations
and contradictions in reference to the
meeting at Allen Temple last evening:
First-That had no personal interest in
introducing the bill.
Second 1t was not introduced in the
interest OF the Union Baptist Cemetery.
Third-It does not abolish the cemetery,
as some of the speakers and newspapers
intimate, but requires it to be closed if it
is nuisance.
Fourth-The statement that ever lived
or even stopped in Richmond, Baltimore
or Vicksburg, is false. l never was in
Richmond in my life. / tried to go there
as Union soldier in 1854, but was wound
ed about five miles from that city and
never got there. was never in Vicksburg
at any time, and have only passed through
Baltimore. stopping over night the longest
time ever spent in that city and 1 would
say that have borne good character
wherever have lived, which no living
man cam deny.
Fifth-The reason the bill was intro
duced and put through in haste is explain
ed in the Columbus news in this mornings
Commercial, that the approaching warm
weather admonished them that further in
terments should be stopped.
Now, Mr.. Editor, if the Board OF Health
of Avondale, and the memorialists are not
to be relied upon; if they are deliberately
misrepresenting the condition of the GEM
etery in Avondale, then | can not trust any
gentleman in Cincinnati, and must regard
every petition sent me as lie and trap
in which to catch me.
IL .er oil
graves. and for diversion, refers to private
matters. 1 simply said l was at the Gibson
House because it was central, and repre-
part, WANTED to be where ] could be seen,
and asked him to call. HIS statement is a
deliberate lie.
Seventh AS to my fidelity to my race
no man can doubt. / have labored long
and faithful in their interest. fought fol-
them in the late war and have Travelled
further, worked harder and made more
speeches for them and the Republican
party than any colored man in the United
States of my age
The meeting was largely in the hands
of my political enemies, and it did them
especial good to pronounce their eulogie.
over, as they think, my political remains
l regret that any person feels hurt at my
conduct. certainly did not mean to injur'
any one; and now if the colored people
desire to turn their back upon me, let then
do as seemeth best to themselves. / an
conscious that did what was right in my
judgment at the'time upon the represen
tations made to me. | was told that i
| would be beneficial to the colored peopl,
to sell the cemetery, and this was the mali
reason urged the matter.
Peter Clark says gentleman said, "W
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
Cleveland (O.) News.

There will appear in next weeks issue
an account of.the Excelsior concert.
The Leader can be purchased of HI. G.
Smith, 81 Newton street.
On next Friday evening at Teutonia
Hall the Young Mems Social Club hold
another of their balls.
Brother Jonathan, what dost' thou
see in the dim future?" "Well, Deacon
Zachariah, see another wedding" How
true.
The Congregational Church is TO have
an exhibition soon, in which quite num-
ber of the young men of this city intend
to take part
The exercises of the A. M. E. Church
Literary Society on last Wednesday eve
ming were quite interesting.
Query for ladies': If bird in the hand
il worth two in the bush, is mole on the
face worth two in the groundr
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17

on Cadet Whitaker himself. The
whole thing is a concocted scheme to
deter colored boys from going to West
Point and when all of the facts come
out, if they ever do come out, it will
in our opinion be found that General
Schofeld and his su coordinate officers
are at the bottom of it. The so-called
Court of Inquiry is a sort of Inquisi-
tion instituted by Scbofeld to shield
himself and degrade an innocent
boy, whose only. crime is the color of
his skin.
Everything that can be called evi-
dence that has thus far been intro
duced before this so-called Court has
tended to the complete vindication of
Cadet Whitaker from the base i'm
putation. We are glad to note the
indignant denunciation of this crime
and the corrupt and inefficient man.
agement at West Point that has come
up from all quarters. The press and
the people, irrespective of politics vie
with each otherin bitter erdenunciation
OF the outrage and scathing rebuke
of the corrupt management that has
tolerated, encouraged and covered up
this inhuman barbarity.
The Washington authorities, Presi-
dent, Cabinet and Congress have acted
with promptness that is deserving
of the highest commedation. Senator
Bruce has lead off in a movement to
prevent any further appropriations
TO West Point until this outrage is
avenged. and Senators and Represen.
tatives boldly assert that they will |
stand by him in this movement to
punish the miscreants and reform the |
or annihilate the cursed
institution. The great American
heart believes in giving every man an
equal chance and fair play.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-04-17
Editorial Chaf.
The O'Connor Don-what is it?

The O'Connor Don-what is itP
The following is to be sung to long
metre:
o, for closer walk with-Tilden and
his barrel.
Bad medicine, down East Maine Fu-
(sel )sion oil.
Harris were trumps in the O'Leary pc
destrian match.
Senator Ben is not through With Jessie
and little Tommy yet.
Whom the gods love die young. They
never loved the Democratic party.
The harp of thousand strings@Sam
Tilden's Presidential bureau of organs.
Uncle Tilden il out and walking about
among the boys with keg under each
arm.
Senator Logan avows his determination
10 "Black Jack" the Blaine boom in Hi.
nois.
American politics need an amendment
one that will eliminate the Democratic
party.
One by one the booms do rise and fall;
Day by day the henchmen for their pay
do call.
The Streight Jacket does not seem to fit
the Journal. 1t will doubtless wear it,
however, after June.
The Democratic party did not pass sue
cessfully over that Bridge Of Si(gh)s, in the
recent Cincinnati election.
Campaign refrain:
Come thou "boom" of every blessing,
Teach my heart (pocket) to sing thy praise.
Give me cider, give me cider
When Pm thirsty, give me cider.
You may have all other drinks,
Give me cider, give me cider.
The "ga-lorious" old Demo-tramp party
got some potash on its peppers in the
recent municipal elections in the central
States.
Andrew Tarter, condemned prisoner,
escaped from the. shelbyville Jail last
week. The man that catches him will
catch Tartar, sure.
1t would now be in order for some de- |
feated pedestrians of the Aryan branch of |
the human family to mutilate Hart, the |
TdniOplc WdlklSt champion.
Luther Benson has been taking water |
straight for several days, and is conse-
quently much improved in steadiness OF |
gait. muscle, nerve and purpose.
Tilden has no ear for music,
Neither has he foot for dance;
But if it's railroads or politics.
He'll take double chance.
Whom the gods would destroy they |
first make mad. The Democratic party in |
Indiana are as mad about the adoption of
the Constitutional amendments as wild |
Malays running amuck.
What is bureau? A bureau is a ma
chine. A m@chine is system system
is method. A method is principle. A
principle is plan. A plan is mode. A
mode is a-but for further particulars ap-
ply, care of S. J. T., to No. Is Cipher Alley,
Gramercy Park, New York city.
We are informed that John Hoop, of |
Shelbyviile, who led gang of Democratic |
braves out to give battle to car load of |
and children, whom they supposed |
were going to stop at Shelby, left for Can
ada Immediately upon the announcement |
of the beginning of the recent election |
riot in that town. The riot was a fight |
among men, you know.