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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-10-13
Wool.

Wool is no simple hair, with little
variety among breeds, but is of a
beautiful scaly-toothed growth, diff
fering in size and form according TO
the soil, climate, food and mode of
treatment. A study of the wool of
several breeds of sheep, which is pub
lished for the first time in the ad-
vance report of the Ontario agricul-
tural college at Guelph, shows that
Merinos stand permanently first, both
as regards fineness of wool and felt
ing qualities. The Southdowns.come
next and are far ahead in this respect
of Southdown and Merino grades,
which are about equal in fneness of
wool. Next in order come the
Leicester, Shropshire and Oxford
downs, while the excellence of the
Cotswold lies in the combing quail
ties of the wool.-Ex.
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er, and again the jadge wrote some
figures in an off-hand manner.
"That amt a fraction! It's six
thousand one hundred and fifty one!"
yelled the boys.
"Mr. Teacher" said the judge, "it
would be ungenerous on my part and
simply an unworthy suspicion as to
your efficiency, to put these extra
ordinarily bright children to addi-
tional tests. I would not, I could
not-oh! excuse me. There's Brown;
I have important business with HIM.
Sheriff ! I want to see you," and he
left.
Some days afterward a boy was
brought before Jud 5e South6eld for
throwing stones in the street.
"John," said the Judge, sternly,
"were you the boy that laughed in
school on Monday, while 1 was work
ing that problem?' 'Yes sir" was
the reply. John got thirty days.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-10-13
Eating Before Sleeping.

Man is the only animal that can be
taught to sleep quietly on empty
stomach. The brute creation resent
all efforts to coax them to such a
violation of the laws of nature. The
lion roars in the forest until he has
found his prey, and when he has de-
voured it he sleeps over until he
needs another meal. The horse will
paw al! night in the stable and the
pig will squeal all night in the pen,
refusing all rest, or sleep until they
are fed. The animals which chew
the cud have ther own provision for
a late meal just before dropping off
to their nightly slumbers. Man can
train himself to the habit of sleeping
without preceding meal, but only
after long years of practice.
The sleep which comes to adults
long hours after partaking of food,
and when the stomach is nearly or
quite empty, is not after the type of
infanfile repose. There is all the dit
ference in the world between the
sheep ofrefreshment and the sleep of
exhaustion. To sleep well the blood
that swells the veins in our head DUR
ing our busy hours must flow back,
leaving greatly diminished volume
behind the brow that lately throb-
bed with such vehemence. To di-
gest well, this blood is needed at the
stomach and nearer the fountains of
life.
1t is fact established beyond the
possibility of contradiction that sleep
aids digestion, and that the process
of digestion is conducive to refresh
ing sleep. 1t needs no argument to
convince US of this mutual relation.
The drowsiness which always follows
the well-ofdered meal is itself a tes.
timony of nature to this fact.
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CONSUMPTION CURED

An old physician, retired from active
practice. having had placed in his hands by
an East india Missionary the formula of a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
affections, also a positive and radical cure
for general Debility and all nervous COM
plants, after having thoroughly tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, feels it his duty to make it known to
his suffering fellows. The recipe with full
particulars, directions for preparation and
use, and all necessary advice and instruc-
tions for successful treatment at your own
home, will be received by you by return
mail, free of charge by addressing with
stamp or stamped self-addressed envelope to
DR.. M. f. BELL,
16l N. Calvert St., Baltimore, Md.
19:2y1
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Real Estate for Sale.

Will sell farm of 47S acres for less than s1s per
acre, being one of the cheapest and best farms in
Benton. county, situated pes west of Monroe, of
mile from good school, in one of the best neigh
borhoods in the state with church privileges handy.
About 130 acres in cultivation, and over 400 can be
cultivated. All under fence with good two story
frame house, large barn and orchard; has running
water the around and is we'll suited tor stock
and dairy purposes This is of the cheapest farms
in the Willamette Valley
Also, two improved lots the main business street
with small stable, woodshed and good, comfortable
dwelling house containing seven good rooms. These
lots nicely situated for any kind of business pur
poses
For fnrther information enquire at the
GAZETTE Office.
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Hogs.

Hogs are trumps and are likely to
be for years to come. Yes, he is the
fellow that buys the farm, or takes
off the mortgage-he calls around
every year-no waiting on him for
two or three years as with cattle or
five or six years, as with the horse.
He comes down with the cash yearly,
pays when properly bred and cared
for, better dividends than bank stock,
government bonds, or any other in
vestment in proportion to capital in
vested or labor expended.-Ex.
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NERVOUS DEBU
A Sure Cure Guaranteed.

RE. C. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
ment, specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Convul-
ons, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss
of Memory, Spermatorhea Impotency. Involuntary
emissions, premature old age, caused by over
to misery decay and death. One box will cure re-
cent cases. Each box contains one months treat
ment one dollar abox, six boxes for five dol
guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With each
order. received by US for six boxes, accompanied
with five dollars we will send the purchaser our
written guarantee return the money if the treat
ment does not effect cure. Guarantees issued
only by
WOODARD, CLARK & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists, Portland Oregon.
Orders by mail at regular prices 1918 VI
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School Committee Cornered.

sch ool on Staten island the teacher.
Justly proud of his scholars, address,
ing the audience, said: ''Ladies and
gentlemen, to prove that the boys
are not crammed for the occasion,
l will direct one of them to open the
arithmetic at random and read out
the first problem. Then I shall in
vite gentleman Of the audience to
work out the sum on the board, and
to commit intentional errors, which
you will observe the boys will in
stantly detect. John Smith, open
the book and read out, add fifteen
sixteenths and nine-elevenths.
The teacher turned to the au-
dience and said:-"Now Supervisor
-, will you take a step to the
blackboard and work it out ?"
The supervisor hesitated, then
said:-
"Ceriainly;" but paused and asked
the teacher, els it fair to put the
children to so difficult problem? :"
ooh, never fear,'' replied the teach
er, ''they will be equal to it." every
WE'LL" said the supervisor, ego on"
They boy began the question:-"Add
een-sixteenths-"
"No. no!'' said the supervisor, 81
will not be party to overtaxing
the children's brains. I have consci-
entious scruples against it. This
forcing system is running the rising
generation" and he gave back the
chalk and LETT the room.
"Well, Judge Castleton, will you
favor us?' asked the teacher, tender
ing the chalk. 81 would do SO with
pleasure" ,"replied the judge, "but I
have a case coming on in my court
in a minute or two," and he left.
Assessor Middleton, we must fall
back on YOU" said the teacher, smil-
ing. "Oh," said the assessor, 81
pass-I mean I decline in favor of
Collector K"
"Well, that will do," replied the
teacher, "Mr. Collector, will you
favor us?''
81 would certainly-that is-of
course" replied the collector, "but--
hem! I think it should be referred to
a commit Why, bless me! I'll new
er catch it. Good bye! Some other
time!'' and he left.
Il know Justice Southfieid will
not refuse!" said the teacher as the
justice stepped promptly up to the
blackboard amid a round ofapplause
from the audience. The scholars be-
gan to read the sum. "Add fifteen
siXteenths-'
A dozen hands went up as the
Judge made the first figures.
"Well, what isit?" asked the teach
er.
"He's got the denominator on top
of the line!" cried the boys in chorus.
every good, boys, very good; l
see you are attentive" said the judge,
as he rubbed out the figures, turned
red, and began again, but was inter
rupted blythe class calling OUT
"Now he's got the numerator and
denom1nator under the line !"-
''Aha! you young rogues! You're
sharp, see p said the judge loosely,
and again commenced.
''That amt fraction at all. It's
one thousand five hundred and six
teen!' was the cry that hailed the
judges new combination of figures.
"Really, Mr.. Teacher" CALCULATED
the judge, 81 must compliment you
on the proficiency of your scholars in
algebra! ] won't tire their patience
any more. "
"Oh, 60 on, go on said the teach
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SOCIETIES.
A. F. AND A. NJ.
Corvallis Lodge, No IA, A. +. and A. NJ. meets on
Wednesday evening, on or preceding full moon.
JOHN KEESEE, w. NJ
Rocky Lodge, No 75 A. F. and A. NJ, meets on
"Wednesday evening after full moon.
: q - = - s. f. BELkNAP, W. NJ
R. A. NJ.
Ferguson Chapter, No. 5, R. A. n, meets Thurs
day eveL'ng on or preceding full moon.
WALLACE BALDWIN, H P.
K. OF P.
Valley Lodge No H. X. of P. meets every Mon
day evening W. H. MANSFIELD. C. C.
JAS. READMAN, Jr, K. X. S.
I. o. o. F.
Barnum Lodge No. !. !: o. Q: F.. meets every
uesday evening. 7. c. ALEXANDER, n. G.
A. 6. U. w.
Friendship Lodge. No II, A o. U. W, meets lrst
and third Thursdays in each month
E. B. McELRoY, NV.
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Valley Lodge No. IL, X. of P, meets every Mon
day evening W. H MANSFIELD, C. c.
JAS READMAN, Jr, K r. S.
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A. q II. ".

Barnum Lodge, No. 7, l. o. o. F., meets ever,
uesday evening. 7. c. ALEXANDER, N. G.
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Friendship Lodge. No. Il, A. o. U. W, meets Grst
and third Thursdays in each month.
E. B. McELROY, W.
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Foreman Buffalo Rubber Type
Foundry.
There are thousands of people In
America to-day who believe they
are the victims of consumption and
destined to an early grave and who
are trying to save themselves by the
use of consumption cures but are
growing worse each hour. Let all
such persons stop, and calmly con-
slider whether they are not seeking to
check disease in the lungs when it
is located in the kidneys and liver.
Let them then treat the disease in its
original stronghold and by the REM
edy which has been proven to be
the most effective and then look for
the return of health and happiness
which such treatment is sure to
bring.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
w A NTEn

&f+S, BOARD for boy and girl. aged 13 and 14, in @iiH family where they can have the comforts of s ElV homo, in city vicinity. Address, stating terms, G., This Ofaee.
 aoej
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Kentucky.

Wreck of a Circus TTain--LO ss of Sew
 eraI Lives-Escape and Recapturs of a
 Tiger.
 LANCASTER, Sept. 25.-About 3:3O o'clock yesterday morning as the first of three spe- cial trains conveying the Sells Brothers show from Richmond was coming around curve three hundred yards from Point Lick, from some unknown cause the fourth car from the engine jumped the track and rolled down an embankment, followed by the rest of the train in the rear. consisting of fifteen cars. The cars were loaded principally with the baggage of the company, the tableau wagon, the electric light machine and a cage contain ing tiger. Several attaches of the circus were scattered through the train and the de- struction to both life and property was great. Three men were instantly killed, three were probably fatally injured and seven or eight others were seriously wound ed. Two of the killed were attaches of the circus, and the third was boy named William Underwood, from Mount Vernon, Ky, who was stealing ride. The cage containing the tiger was burst open and the animal jumped out, creating much con- sternation, every one being afraid to approach him until daylight. When his cage was placed in position, with it's door open, the animal, which was crouching near by, crept back and was secured. The electric light and tableaux wagons were completely de- stroyed, the track was torn up for over 100 yards, and the cars were piled upon each oth- CT in confused mass. The engine and the first three cars escaped uninjured, and were immediately dispatched to Lancaster for sur geons and coffins. A force of men was at once put to york; and by o'clock last even ing the track was clear. The exact cause of the accident is not known An official inves- tigation will be made.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
rom Pennsylvania. The Republican con

from Pennsylvania. The Republican com
 mittee expect marked gains in the South
 At the time of the failure of the First Na-
 tional bank of New Orleans in 1867 Comp
 troller Knox had charge of the sub-treasury
 at New Orleans. Having discovered 8 defal-
 cation of $l, 800, ,0OO the defaulting treasurer
 gave personal check for $215, 779 10 on the
 bank in question and 1894 ,OO0 cash in the
 bank was applied by the comptroller thereon
 It was subsequently, learned that the bank held offsets against the check and that noth- ing was due the government. Meanwhile the $94 ,O0O was covered into the treasury Sub sequen ly the government became creditor of the bank and Comptroller Knox persist ently refused to pay the government divi- dend of $G5, 900 on it's claim unless the $94, 900 enormously paid should be allowed in settlement. But such allowance was refused. The last Congress appropriated BPS, IFS 50, the balance due by the government to the bank, which sum is now ready for distribu tion at the treasury among five hundred creditors upon presentation of the receivers certificates.
 la reply to inquiries Acting Secretary New states that an inland quarantine will be es- abolished at Pensacola whenever the Govern or requests it without reference to the local board of health. A summary of the epidemic to date shows 1870 cases, 1O3 deaths at 344 cases and Al deaths at Pen- sacola. At Brownsville there were two new cases to-day but no deaths. There were sev- eral new cases at Isabal and one death. A new cordon has been established from Aroya to Laredo, cutting off all communication with the infected districts of Mexico. A dispatch has been received stating that the Spanish steamer Rita at Newport News has nst bsen inspected and asking instructions. Assistant Secretary New has directed that an inspec- tion be made and if the captain of the Rita refuses to allow it & revenue cutter or war vessel can compel him to submit.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
LOCAL NEWS.
College Items

College Items.
 Griggs has been chosen captain of the sen- for class nine.
 A class in shorthand is being formed amsng the seniors
 Professor Sumner began his lectures yes terday morning.
 The Law school opens Thursday Harvard opens the same day.
 The second observatory dome is now near ly completed.
 Harvard has during the past year received bequests amounting to $4OO,OOO.
 The October Century contains an article entitled "The Gibraltar of America' by Charles H. Farnham.
 The Neaos suggests that a University meet ing be called to discuss the advisability of forming second eleven. Anything that will insure thorough practice and training in all the tricks and dodges of the game is sure to meet the general approval of the college
 The sophomores of Lafayette College have come to grief. The faculty have ascertained that recent hazing parties have carried things beyond all allowable limits, and they have suspended two of the culprits. More of them will probably be dealt with in one way or another.
 O. w. Burpee, 'S3, has gone to Cornwall on the Hudson to attend the wedding of his brother, MT. l.. F. Burpee, of the class of '79.
 There is considerable rivalry among the freshmen for positions on the nine. There are four candidates for the position of catcher. There ought to be good nine formed from the material. The nine plays its first game to morrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
FIRE RECORD.

Fire i'm adelphia-Burning of q
 Sugar Refinery-Loss About S1 1,O90,OOO.
 PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-The Franklin sugar refinery of Harrison, Havemeyer & Co.,, an immense brick structure at Front and Almond streets, was partially burned early this morning The fire broke out at 5: 15 8. m., and although three alarms were rung it was not got under control until the block bound ed by Delaware avenue Swanson, Almond and Bainbridge streets was destroyed. The block contained two large buildings, that fas ing on Delaware avenue being the mould house, nine stories high, and that in the rear of the mould house, and extending to Swan son street, being part of new building call ed the filter house. These buildings were filled with sugar in process of manufacture and ready for delivery, and both structures
 with their contents, wero destroyed. The loss will probably reach half million dollars
 The centrifugal house and the boiler house, in the block from Swanson to Penn streets and Almond to Bainbridge streets, were saved. There were many narrow escapes as the lofty walls fell one after another, but it is not known that anyone was killed. Louis Luersen, Swede, and one of the foremen, are, however, missing. He was last seen attempting to ex- tinguish the flames as his fellow workmen made their escape from the building. For a long time past the refinery has been running day and night, there being employed about the works i 1000 men. Nothing is known as to the origin of the fire. It is remarked, however, that 1t was burning for nearly an hour before the alarm was given. The work men, who are trained in the use of the fire apparatus, sndeavored to subdue the flames without the aid of the fire department.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
NEW JERSEY.
Firebugs st Work-Their Tracks at
 Long Branch

Firebugs st Work-Their Tracks at
 Long Branch.
 LONG BRANCH, Sept. 25.-The loss to Drummond & Wooley's lumber yard at Branchport, partially destroyed by fire yes- terday morning, is about $l5,OOO One of the firm, Thomas R. Wooley, is Mayor of Long Branch, and despite great opposition to him on the part of certain Republicans and Democrats who form local ring at Long Branch, he has for six years been anna ally elected Mayor of the city and chosen freeholder of the county on a peoples ticket. The local authorities believe the incendiaries who fired the yard are the emissaries of peo- pie ill-disposed toward Wooley. For years Long Branch has been annually visited by ''frebugs." In 1877, when John Hoey was member of the town council, a gang of in- cendiaries living in this place repeatedly at- tempted to destroy his property. Arrests followed, and it being proved that the polio e justice acted in collision with the incendiaries he was impeached and they sent to State prison. The police force has now been doubled, and the town council will soon meet and offer reward for the arrest of the latest incendiaries
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
MARYLAND.

Bold Thieves-s12, ,OOC fn Bonds stoIen-A
 Plucky Messenger.
 BALTIMORE Sept. 25.-This morning while a clerk of Wilson, Colston & Co.,, brokers, No. 134 West Baltimore street. was cutting off the coupons of a number of Columbia and Greenville railroad bonds in the cashiers room of the Bank of Baltimore two men en- tered the room, one of whom engaged the cashier in conversation in reference to 6 pur chase of Baltimore and Ohio bonds. When through he started to leave the room, and the other man seized a package of the bonds con taining $l2, 900 worth, and the two ran down stairs and made their escape It is not thought that the bonds will be negotiated, as banks and brokers have been notified throughout the country. At the postoffice this morning man attempted to snatch a package contain ing $3, 800 in money from the messenger of the Farmers and Merchants bank, but the messenger held on successfully that the fellow let go and made his escape. He is supposed to be one of the parties named above
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
EGYPT.

Baker Pasha's COmmfssIon-The fxhe-
 dives Arrival at Cairo.
 CAIRO, Sept. 25.-The Khedive has offered to Baker Pasha the task of reorganizing the army and gendarmes Baker Pasha has &C., cepted.
 General Wolseley, the Dukes of Connaught and Teck, with their staffs and all the Ulemas and leading Sheikhs, received the Khedive at the station and escorted him to the Gheznah palace The streets were densely crowded and the populace quiet and respectful. The illuminations were very extensive.
 Fifteen thousand people lined the streets during the passage of the Khedive. The house of M. de Lesseps was conspicuous for the The military commission for the trial of the rebels will open in Cairo this week. The Khedive will shortly issue proclamation of general amnesty to all participants excepting
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
WANTED.

EDY respectable girl a situation to do genera D house work in g private family. Can be we'll recommended from her last place. Apply for two days at
 HAMILTON STREET
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Ohio.
A Prisoner Burned In His Cell.

AT1sOH8T bUFMed HI ffIs C61I.
 CINCINNATI, Sept. 25.-In the county jail last night Edward Seddons, prisoner, was burned at half past II o'clock by the explo- sion of coal oil lamp on his bed while he was asleep. The oil was thrown all over him and his bed caught fire. The watchman who was outside in the jail yard, ran back to the cell, but without his keys, and the delay kept Sedkons in the flames within his narrow cell for five minutes When taken out he was nearly roasted. He will probably live for few hours only. Prisoners are allowed cell lamps at night to enable them to read. Sed- dons was confined on charge of attempting & horrible crime on little girls.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Democratic Hopes-Gatns Figured Out
 by the Congressional COmmittee-Re-
 publican Gains Expected in the South
 Other Matters.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 25..-At the headquar ters of the Democratic Congressional cam paign committee the workers are enthusiastic over the recently received reports from Ohio, where the leaders claim the Democrats will not only carry the State, but will elect at least seven, possibly ten, members of Con- gress. Since the nomination of Cleveland in New York the committee is advised that a gain in the Congressional delegation will be made in that State. Like advices are received
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-26

A SITUATION by competent girl to do general "A kousework in private family good city refer ences. Can be seen for two days at
 s26 It. 65 NASH STREET.
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heard from John Screven in behalf of tho rice planters of Georgia and South Carolina to show that the present duty of 2t cents per pound on rice cannot be reduced without de- struction to the American rice growing in- dustry, but should rather be increased to 3 cents James H. Johnston, of the Savannah Cotton Exchange, made an argument to the same effect. Josiah l.. Warren, of the Cot ton Exchange, opposed the increase of the duty on cotton ties.