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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-12-09
Yaquina Harbor Improvement Fund.

| Subscribers to the fund for continuing the
Harbor improvement during the ensuing
| months, and until further menies can be ap-
propriated by Congress, win be glad to learn
what is the present condition of the works
They have been severely tested by the
i storms of the last few weeks, which have
! ragged with violence unusual at this season.
If any weakness of construction, or any or
| iginal faultiness of design had existed, the
heavy waves which have relentlessly beaten
on the unfinished breakwater would have
brought all to light. But ON the contrary,
the sand has piled up round and in the in
terstices Of the rocks, and among the brush
of the mattresses The work stands strong
er to-day than on the first day it was built.
/ 1t is clear therefore that the U. S. Ensin-
eers are rightly advised in devoting, the
largerpart of the subscriptions of the pub
lie to preparations for rapid development
of their plans when Spring opens. The out
fit which they viii have available will en-
able them to deal with, and deposit in place
on the breakwater fully a scow load, or $50
the quarry at this rate per day would be a
heavy expense and delay at the quarry,
would, of course impede the rapid prosecu-
tion of the work, probably at a critical
point. The Engineers intend, therefore, to
develope the quarry this winter, and to pro-
vide large quantities of rock, as they will
| handle masses of five or six tons weight as
the breakwater reaches the deep water.
They will thus open the season of 1882
with large stock on hand. Proper steps
have been and are being taken amply to Sc
cure all that has been done. Comfortable
quarters for the men have been built, and
every indication goes to prove the earnest
ness of purpose inspiring all concerned.
The following quotations from very recent
letter of Capt. Powell, the U. S. Engineer
now succeeding Col. Gillespie in charge of
the department, will be satisfactory to
our readers. ''We have not ceased to
congratulate ourselves about the stability
of even our unfinished work under the severe
test of Octobers terrific storm.
With only moderate appropriation for
next year. and the present help of donated
funds, we will extend the jetty so fast and
make it SO solid that the expectations of
the most sanguine will he exceeded. va
quina ought to have a liberal appropriation
not only to cover the improvement of en-
trance but to make the bay, on the inside,
mere capacious."
With this authoritative expression our
friends can afford to treat with silent con-
tempt the sarcastic condolences which we
hear are flying about, based on the tempo
rary withdrawal of some of the staff The
work of some of these men is finished, by
the completion of the construction of plant
and outfit. Other one or two are taking
short leaves, to which their ten months
continuous working at Yaquina, far from
friends and family. well entities them.
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d. s. Land ottice. oregon citx. 0re.6a;.

U. S. Land Office, Oregon City, Oregon,
November 20 1881.
Complaint having been entered at this once ~
Mary A. Rosebrook against John A. HenkIe fo1:
abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 1885, dated
April q, 1879, upon the n. W. ofN w. 3,s}o
n W and s. W. Of n; n Section g, Township
Oregon, with view to the cancellation of said entry
the said parties hereby summoned appear bo-
fore Ed. G. Phelps Notary Public at his ofhce in
Newport, Benton County. Oregon, ON the I'd day II
January, 1882, at 10 O'Clock 4. M, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandoa-
ment L. T. BkRlN ReeisteY
J. w. WATTS, Receiver ls:4ows.
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SHOT Guns FOR CAsH.-We offer for the
next sixty days breach and muzzle loading
shot guns cheaper than ever before sold in
Oregon. Call early and secure bargain at
WooDcocK & BALDwIN's.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Lmd Office at oreg6S City, Oregon. y

Land Office at Oreg6n City, orsgon<H
September 2Sth, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention make na1
proof in support of his elaim and that said proof WIN
be made before B. w. Wilson. County Clerk Of Benz
ton County, at Corvallis, Oregon, on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2o 1881,
Viz: Thomas E. Parker, Presumption d. s. No. 36eF
for the w of N. E. of Sec q, T. IL S., R. II W.
He names the following witnesses to prove hi9
land, viz: John D. Daley, Of Toledo benton Tracy.
Hamilton Cox and John johnson, Of Oneatta, all ek
Benton County, Oregon
1s:4s-w5 7. BARN, Registez..
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yaauina Bay.

Tne following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by the Marion county Anti
monopoly League at its meeting of Nov.
9th:
WHEREAS, The interests of the William
cite valley and Eastern Oregon Imperative
ly demand an independent outlet to the
ocean, to the end that the people may be
freed from the extortions of monopoly !;
and
WHEREAS, The completion of the Oregon
Pacific railroad, now in course of constrnc-
tion from Yaquina Bay eastward to Boise
City, Idaho, will greatly reduce the cost of
transportation to the seaboard !; and
WHEREAS, Appropriations amounting to
$50, 900 have already been granted towards
the improvement of Yaquina Bay harbor ];
therefore, be it
Resolved, That we earnestly urge upon
our Seators and Representatives in Congress
to use every honorable effort to secure from
the general improvement of said Yaqnina
Bay.
Resolved, That the Secresary is hereby
instructed to forward copy of these reso-
buttons to each of our members of Congress
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NorIcE.-SAll persons indebted to me are
respectfully solicited for cash interview at
once, as need the money.
E. II. TAYLOR.
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For Sale.

We have on hands at this office, quarter
medium Liberty job press in good condition
and perfect running order, which we will
dispose of on reasonable terms.
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MYSTERY SoLvED.-The author of the
Junius letters has at last been discovered
At Philadelphia the other day, the late
Tom Paine delivered lecture to an au-
dience of spiritualists through female
medium, and after he had finished, was
asked if be wrote the letters, He seemed
staggered for minute, but it was evident
Nv to refresh his memory that he paused,
and answered with an.emphatic eyes
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PRODUCE PRICE CURRENT,

The price of charters weaker but are consid-
erably in advance of last year. s.
Wheat in Portland weak at 100 per Genital. 1t may
now be fairly quoted here clear:
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Mr.. j. Fl. 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.
L. P. FISHER, advertising agent, 81 Mer-
chants Exchange, San Francisco. is author
lied to receive advertisements for the col
umns of this paper.
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NOTICE.
All persons indebted to me are respectful
" solicited to pay up by the lst Of January
lsS22, NICK BAEsEN,
nopr. Palace Market.
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PH1LoMATH. Or, Dec, 3rd, 1881
EDITORS GAZETTE: The first term of
the EDistrict school closed to-day, The
rhetorical class acquitted themselves very
handsomely. Prof. E. B. McElroy was
present and made brilliant little speech.
Come again Prof; we are always glad to see
you. There were 42 boys and 81 girls
enrolled during the quarter; making in all
SO pupils. The winter term commencing
next Tuesday the 9th inst promises to be
very large in attendance.
MARION PARKER. Principal.
ALBERT E. RICE, Assistant.
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LIST OF LETTERs-Remaining in the
Postoffice at Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon,
December 9th 1881. Persons calling for the
same will please say advertised.
LADIES LIST.
Miss Lou Allen, Fannie Bell, Miss Louis,
Mary Pouly, Mrs. L. G. Skinner, Celia
Smith.
CENTS LIST.
E. F. Cook, VIM. H. Deets Fletcher Ed
wards, Ruphus Geihnas; Robert Giles, T..
F. Hickman, d. M. Hastings Hober Hodes,
Mr.. Jonsen, Charles Lee, John Larkin, VIM.
Morrison, A. J. Mcmillan, J. T. Pitzer,
Tomp Robinson, John Riley, John Robbith,
w. H. Smaad, James F. Warwick, E. A.
Wade, John Winzler.
N. R. Barber, P. NJ.
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Better Methods !.

Our teachers, in large numbers, have
ayailed themselves of the drill and culture
of the institute heretofore held. More and
more is demanded each year of men and
women, a broader, fuller, rounder culture !;
our colleges, schools and Institutes must
give this culture. If our present methods
of instruction and study are fully sufficient
to secure this, then our present educa tional
system is perfect. But in this, as. in every
thing else, there is room for improvement.
Our Institutes furnish new methods OF in
struction and culture each year. What our
teachers and school officers need, what our
people need to know is, that intelligence be-
gets thrift and enterprise, and coins money
ont of the land, out of the mine, out of
water and ont of the air and every other
element and that state which educates her
people the best, is the strongest state, the
richest state, the most prosperous and law
abiding state The institute work, although
in its infancy, is still an important factor in
the advancement of our people, and in pro-
vhing for this opportunity of self-govern-
ment, our teachers deserve great praise.
Especially is this true when it is known
that this work is wholly voluntary. Then
lot us edncate our own directive power in
the great work of education and not be
forced to borrow our import from neighbor-
ing states.
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Seasonable Goods.

SeaS0nable Goods.
New ZaRte CurraHts,
Pure Spices and Extracts,
Fresh SeedTess and Cal. Raisins,
Sandwich Is. and n. Y. Syrup.
Sandwich Is. and N. 0. MeIasses,
Fresh Canned Fruits at wholesale prices
Choice Mixed and Blossom Teas, best In
the market,
The finest Sugar and best Kerosene ut
lowest figures.
JOEN RAY & SOW.
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CLOSE CALL.-Last week about eight tons
of giant powder for the railroad company
was brought up by the McCully, and landed
ON Blairs wharf. During the day, before
it was removed some boys who had procur-
ed small target pistols, went down to the
wharf to try them. It seems box con-
tanning canned fruit stood among the pow.
der packages and the boys selected it for
their target, several of the bullets pene-
trated the box AMI entered the cans. Had
any of the shots entered a powder package
in close neigeborhood it might have set the
whole lot off which would no doubt have
given us an item of no small consideration
provided our Office two blocks away had
survived the concussion, but there would
not have been enough left of those boys
to define their whereabouts.
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Corvallis, Dec. 9, 1881.

Entered at the Postoffice at Corvallis,
Oregon, as second-class matter.
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When one passes along the business street
IN the evening, and involuntarily glances
through the window, and observes the clerk
sitting on his high stool with back against
the desk and feet elevated to an unusual
hight, with his eyes intently fixed upon a
newspaper in hand, while some friend stands
by talking to him with hand gently laid up
on his shoulder, the question involuntarily
arises as to whether that clerk is reading
because he is interested in something that
he finds in the paper? Or whether the in
formation impaired by the friend has so en-
crossed his attention that he seeks the pa
per to relieve his mind from the unusual
pressure that is being brought to bear onits
Or whether he has become exhausted and
is about to expire, caused from having too
long beenra listeners
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SUBTERFuGE UsELEss-Mr. A. Wendt
was a candidate for the office of Chief En-
gineer at the late freman's election, Port
land, and was promised large number of
votes by his numerous friends. When the
official vote was announced it was found
that only one ballot had been cast for A.
Wendt. Yesterday, when he met the
parties who promised to vote for. him, each
and every one of them proclaimed himself
the man who deposited thai ballot. But
MIR. Wendt was not to be fooled by them,
and gave them to understand that he knew
they were lot of emo such things" for
he had cast the ballot in question himself.
OF course that was settler for the boys
and Wendt considers himself ahead even if
he did not get elected. ed.-Standard.
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Yaquina Bay Earbor improvement Fun

Bro't forward from list published
last week Observation-Disclosures. S2.608.lO
+. NJ. Wadsworth ................. 1 90
NJ. H. Parker 81. ........ / 90
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

AN eccentric Berlin philosopher an
nounces that he has discovered way
10 make trip around the world in
twepty-four hours. He saws that he
is informed by the captains of ships
that birds are seen at sea thousand
miles or more from land, and pro-
Dounce il self-evident that they must
reach shore in very short time, since
they cannot find a resting place in mid
ocean. From this he conceived the
idea that they merely raise themselves
aloft, and. with only enough motion to
keep afloar, remain as nearly station
AIRY rs possible, while the earth revolves
around under them. All they then
have 10 do is TO wait until the desired
spot on the earth's surface comes along,
and thereupon comfortably TO lower
themselves TO solid ground. This in
genious practice on the part OF birds
the Berlin man proposes TO initiate for
mankind with the assistance of a bal
loon and passenger car of peculiar con-
strnction that he had invented. and
which will soar aloft and remain sta
,ionary, while the restless earth rolls
on below. IL does not appear that he
has successfully tried trip with his
balloon himself, but he has laid his the
CRY before the Polytechnic Society of
Berlin. and given an elaborate exposi-
ton of it. The Society received il ap-
parently with levity. but the inventor
is in dead earnest.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29
Poultry Houses.

The style and finish Of the buildings
intended for poultry depend much on
the purse and taste of the owner. Com
fort of the occupants should not be sac
rifced, for without being comfortable
the hens can not long remain in profit.
Avoid low or damp localities, as this
gives roup, or brings on low state of
health, which invites disease, or results
in leg weakness and emaciated birds,
the progeny of which will be victims of
the gapes, pip and similar diseases. The
location should be on dry upland, gravel
" soil, and be well drained. Fowls can
endure much cold without serious injury,
providing it be dry. The floor should
not be of brick or cemented, but if SOL
id flooring be required, it may be paved
with cobble-stones, deeply imbedded in
gravel, and loose gravel or sand scat
tered over the surface, which can be re-
moved once or twice year and re-
placed by fresh. Over this, air-slaked
lime may be scattered literally, or
wood ashes. If coal ashes be supplied,
place them in a box in one corner of the
room. The box should be deep, that
the fowls may not scratch them ont over
the floor. Fowls when confined are
fond of scratching and picking among
coal ashes. In them they find some
thing that assists in the digestion of
their food, while also finding employ
ment.
The building should not be high or
lofty, unless twO-story. Eight feet at
the peak is sufficient for all ordinary
purposes, and should gradually slope
down at the back or north end to about
four feet. Here should be the roosts.
The southern portion should be perhaps
about five feet erect, and the glass win
dows inclined from this TO meet the raft
ers at the peak. This plan gives the
sun-rays directly on the ground floor,
and on sunny days creates great deal
of warmth, if the building be made air.
tight, or as nearly as can be, with
matched or battened boards, or what is
still better, lathed and plastered. This
warmth will be retained well through
out the night. The advantage of low
roosts, close to the roof, is obvious. 1t
is good for heavy breeds as well as
light.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29
He Knew She Did.

As THE morning tram over the De-
troit, Lansing g. Northern pulled up at
Howell the other day nice-looking old
grandma got aboard with her satchel
and settled down for comfortable ride.
A Detroiter was of some assistance to
her in getting seated, and he presently
asked:
Going on a visitP"
"Yes, I'm going down TO Plymouth
to see my darter," she answered.
They've writ and writ for me to
come. but thought | should never get
started
Left the old man at home, sup
pose"
..Yes. William thought he'd better
stay and see to things AT home.
did you have plenty of time to get
readv?'f
''0h, yes. pve been gettin' ready for
two weeks"
'.Sure you didn't forget anything?"
Il know | didn't. packed things up
one at time, and ] know they are all
here"
.'And you left everything all right
around the house?"
Yes
Your old man knows where to find
the tea, and sugar, and salt does he?"
''Yes. | took him through the but
tery the very last thing. and pinted out
where everything was"
.'Weli. now,n continued the man.
I'm certain that you overlooked some
thing"
''Marcy on me. but what do you
meant she gasped.
did you bring along your specta-
cles?''
.'Yes-here they are"
Did you hang up a Glenn towel for
hiln?'
Yes"
-.And put the dish-cloth where he can
find it?"
"Yes."
''And roll up his night-shirt and put
it under the pillow?"
Yes"
'And was everything all right about
the cOok-stovem
Marcy marcy on me, Stop these
kyars this blessed minuter' she ex-
claimed rs she tried TO reach her feet,
Il just remember now that put the
knives and forks in the oven TO dry out
and shut the door on 'emi He never IL
think to look in there, and he'll build
up biz fire and roast every handle of
before git to Plymouthr'-Detroa Free
Press.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29
A Hint 10 Farmers.

In some sections-and it would be a
decided advance in thougntfulness and
kindness in all sections-farmers give
each of their boys, and girls, too. a
strip of ground to raise whatever they
choose upon it and dispose of the prod
uct for their own benefit. 1t is favor
that they all appreciate. and it is a
pleasant and serviceable employment
for them in their leisure hours They
will vie with each other in their skill at
raising little crops. and the proceeds.
applied to their own use, are frequently
of some value; and the whole arrange
ment, while it instructs them in the
cultivation of the soil. early implants
in the children the idea of thrift and
economy. Sometimes. where a good
many animals are raised. pig, lamb,
calf, up to even 4 colt. according TO
the age of the children, isgiyen to each
TO rear and TO keep or sell. Farmers,
think of this; it viii more than repay
you in the happiness and confidence ii
will impart TO your sons and daughters.
-Gerrnant0SoD Teiegraph.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

Hero OF the late war. and now United States
Senator from Illinois, writes: Some wears
ago wss troubled more or less with rheuma-
tism. and have within the last year or so suf-
fered intensely with sane disease. ] began
20 take 'Durang's Rheumatic Remedy and
am thoroughly satisfied that / have been
cured by its use. do not hesitate to recon-
mend Il to all sufferers"
1t IS taken internally and never fails to euro
the worst case in the shortest time. Sold by
all wholesale and retail druggists. Write
for 40-psge pamphlet 10 K. X. Heiphenstine,
Druggist, Washington, d. Z.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29
IDanville (ill.l News.l

JoHy STEIN, ESQ, City Brewer, referring to
its valuable qualities, said to Ners repre-
sentative: have used ST. Jacobs OIL in my
family and recommend it to my acquaint.
ances. 1t has always given the hest satisfac-
ton, and is truly wonderful remedy.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29
fWalla walla Watchman.l
Wise Words of "a Willing yYltuess,

At the close of a mass meeting, according
to the report Of the same published in La
Grange paper, reference was made to the
phenomenal efficacy of st. Jacobs on in the
many painful diseases to which mankind is
subject We refer to the above as showing
how strong hold the Old German Remedy
for rheumatism has on the experience and
good wishes Of the great public
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

A simple, pure, harmless remedy. that cures
every time, and prevents disease by keeping
the blood pure, stomach regular, kidneys and
liver active, is the greatest blessing ever
conferred u on man. Hop Bitters is that
remedy, and its proprietors are being blessed
by thousands who have been saved and cured
by H. WIN you try iti See another column.
-Ld0le
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

GENTLEMEN who are going to take a
drive should not forget that an eight
page newspaper spread over the chest is
the best chest protector that can be worn
in cold weather. Put it between the
under and overcoat.-Dr. Foote's Health
Monthly for January.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

a BIG boy in country school near
Warsaw, n. Y. defed the teacher to
make him spell word. The word was
window. and to illustrate il the teacher
threw the big boy plump through it.
Some teachers are very panes-taking
with their pupils.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

ONE evening. at Paris cafe. a group
of idlers were discussing politics and
people who change their opinions,
"Well. said one. i've never cried.
Long live anybody" "Quite so"
remarked onei "but then you're doc
tnr."
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

"AGENTs are not angels" says DR.. Hep
worth He means land agents; Of course
book agents ami lightning g-roi agents are
angels Courier
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

WHEN a married woman buys pug doy for
q low price she gets a bargain, and her hus-
band gets something to boot.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

An act by which we make one
friend and one enemy is losing game,
because revenge is a much stronger
principle than gratitude.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

REDDIyG's RUSSIA SALvE Is the universal
remedy for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, etc.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

The sales Of the Frazer Axle Grease ara
increasing every day, because it is as good
as represented.
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29
A Household Need.

Send 3centstamp for S)-page book, on ''Ths
Liver, Its Diseases and Their Treatment" Ad,
dress DIR. Sanford, l62 Broadway, New York
Dodge City times., 1881-01-29

ee Ia t1f1 per day at home. Samples worth s.
u N GU free Address sTIssoN Co. Portland. Ne
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-07-09

So far two propositions to give the
county lots on which to build the court
house have been submitted to the coun-
missioners. Or, rather, one was sub
mitted to their d~icision, the one donat-
ing lots on the corner of Custer avenue
and Fourth streets, this being not only
ACKNOWLEDGMENT location but also
meets the approval of a large majority
of our citizens. The other pro-
position was hardly what one could
call submitted. 1t was handed i'm with
the declaration that II would hare to be
located IN tie lots designated whether
the commissioners So willed or not, and
are the lots on the corner of Sixth and
Crook streets. We don't know what ac.
ton the commissioners will take i'm the
case, but if public opinion has anything
to do with it the proposition and those
who submitted it will be ignored.