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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
TIE CROP PROSPECT OF THE WORLD.

The crop prospects of the world SO
far as we can CLEAN from exchanges,
letters andsprivate reports seem to be
good. The weather in general has
-see. genial and where there has
been any drawback it has been from
want of moisture. In the southern
hemisphere. where the seasons are
the reverse Of ours-in Australia, the
crops as whole, have heeu failure,
and the colonies are obliged to i'm
port from the Pacific Coast in order
to supply their pressing needs. They
will have to import good deal.
more before the close, of the year,
This seems to be the great exception
to the rule of good crops; but it will
not affect the worlds grand total crop
much, as Australia produces only
about 100000 bushels at best, a
small portion of which it has only TO,
export. And when we reflect that
the total wheat crop of the world il
not less than two thousand million
bushele, we can easily see what an
Insignificant proportion this bears tc
the whole.
In Europe as rule the weathel
has been genial with everything
favorableto good crops. A recent
letter from Ireland, where crops FIRE.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
TEE AMERICAN DOLLAR nsRK.

Origin of"$ There are number
Of theories for the Origin of the
American dollar. one is that it is
a combination of u. s., the initials
for the United States; another that it,
is modification Of the figure s, the
dollar being formerly called s'a piece
of eight" and designated by the
character SIS. The third theory is
that it is a combination of FL. S., the
mark of the Roman unit, while q
fourth is that it is combination of
the P. and S., from the Spanish peso,
dauo, which signifies, hard dollar.''
In spanish accounts peso is, contract
ed by writing the S. over the P. and
placing it after the sum. But the
best origin of the sign is offered by
| the editor of the London Whitehall
| Revieao, who once propounded the
question at dinner party, at which
the American consul was present,
AS 40 one could tell, the editor gave
the following explanation: at is,
taken from the Spanish dollar, and
the sign is TO be found, of course, i'm
the associations Of the Spanish dollar.
On the reverse Of the coin is repre-
sentation of the pillars of Hercules,
and round each pillar is a scroll, with
inscription, "PIus Ultra" The device
in course of time has degenerated
into the sign which stands at present.
for the American as we'll as Spanislr
dollars. The scroll around the
pillars represents the two serpents
sent by Juno to destroy Hercules in
his cradle. ."-Missoeari Republican.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
A Chapter Of Runaways.

Orleans beats the world for runa~
way sand Republican majorities,,
says the Albany Democrat. Last:
Tuesday Dave Jenkins had, run
away, but neither himself nor his
team sustained much damage. On
Wednesday Squire Coon's team took
a spin, dumped the old gentleman off
and hurt him badly, broke the wagon
all to smash, and seriously injured
both horses. Yesterday G. S. Smiths
team undertook to keep up the repu-
tation of the precinct and did it.
effectually. Very little Of the wagon
is left whole except the kingbolt,
and one valuable horse is badly cui..
Smith came ou. all right, althouga
the team ran over him.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
IuE OUTLOOK OF THE WHEAT CROP

The San Francisco Journal Of
Commerce says: The wheat crop will
be reaped in various places in anoth-
er week or two, and still the doubts
as TO the outturn continue. There
is some probability that spectators
are at the bottom of many of the
wild statements as to halt, quarter
and no crop that are being circula'
ted widely abroad. Il would be
bad thing for California if these re-
ports should prove true as wheat is
now her sheet anchor. Happily the
tenor of the latest is conGrmatory Of
the hopes of those who believed
that California would have good
crop this year too. Comparison on
| this subject can best be made with
the crop of 1880.
That crop reached 5c,ooo,ooo bush
els. With the same area and half
the yield, we should have this year
100000 bushels; with the same
area and three-quarters the yield, we
would have 100000 bushels.
But the area under crop has been
enlarged half million acres. With
a half of lsso's yield in this we
would have from the new lands s.
100000 bushels; with the yield of
1880 we would have 100000 bush
els more. Tabulated the result stand
thus:
| 1896 Increased Total
| Acreage Acreage 1882.
Yield, 1890 ebush) 25, 900 ooo-5 10000 900 600
sdo. 1880 tbnsh) AZ, ,ooo, 100000 49,5oooo
| Dividing the State4nto three equal
sections, this would allow half crop
compared with 1880 in one, three
quarters of crop in another third ,
and full crop in the balance. This
is in accord with the various reports
slfted down. The result give crop
of 49, 100000 bushels, say 5o,ooo,ooo
in round numbers. We should not
be surprised to find that it is much
larger, as the cool weather has
worked wonders in many districts.
But 5o,oOO,oo0 bushels is 3O,oOo,o0o
centals, which at 81 go as an average
would give s4s, 100000 for the value
of the wheat crop Of the present
| year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
A eRoSs-EYED FOREMAN.

An exchange says: There is a
young editor wandering on the face
of the earth who formerly published
a paper at Storm Lake, Iowa. He
left thele the day after the issue of
the last paper, and Is supposed to be-
crossing the State on foot to get.
away from an infuriated female pop
ulace. 1t seems there was concert
given by the young ladies Of that
city, and the gallant young editor
wrote it up in good style. The same
day he had visited a herd Of short
horn cattle owned by a farmer in
that vicinity, and he wrote up the
cattle also. The cross-eyed foreman
of the Office got the two articles
mixed as follows: "The concert
given last evening by sixteen of
Storm Lakes most beautiful and
interesting young ladies was highly
appreciated. They were elegantly
dressed and sang in most charming
manner, winning the plaudits of the.
entire audience, who pronounced'
them the finest breed of short-horns
in the country. A few Of them are a
rich brown color, but the majority
are a spotted brown and white. Sew
eral of the heifers were fine bodied,
tight-limed animals, and promise.
to prove good property"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23

room is occupied by ladies. The
good example thus set by secretary
Folger should be followed through
out the several departments.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
The IRON TRkDE.

1t is estimated that about $4,000
tons of iron are u.s. d annually on
this coast, most Of it in manufac-
tured state, says the San Francisco
Journal of Commerce. The lowest
value of this is in the state of nails,
the average price of which is 4c per
pound. The average of the whole is
probably SC per pound or $l6o per
ton, so that the total value Of the
imports that we use is not less than
So 900, 600 annually. 1t is manifest
ed that this must continue tc in
crease as our population increases,
and in a still greater ratio too. The
extension of railroad enterprise and
the increase in the building of vessels
at this and other ports, particularly
iron ones. which tend to increase it
heavily out of proportion to what 1t
otherwise would be. Of the total
make of 4,5oG, 900 tons last year in
the United States, the coast should
take 100000 tons a year according
to population. The fact that we use
not over one-third of this is testi-
mony TO our backwardness in this
respect. But we shall pull up rapid
" and not many years will elapse
till we will work up to it.
The working up of good iron on
this coast at Clipper Gap and else
where, is one ofthe most hopeful in
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
Victim of the Prlnevi,.e Shooting Dead.


A private letter from Prineville
brings information that the man Mike
Morgan, who was shot by "Nersey'
Barnes, in the last Prineville shooting
serape, after lingering along tor a
week in intense suffering, died at
that place on the 7th inst. The feel
ing against his assailant, especially
among the dead mans friends, is in
tense, and may amount to another
demonstration that will not reflect
creditably on Prineyille. The quar-
rel grew out of a game of cards.
After the passions were infamed
with liquor, the murder was only a
matter of meeting and drawing the
ever-ready pistol.-7ezegram. .
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-06-23
THE CURL.

She gave me o curl, o golden curl,
A glossy ringlet of sunny hair;
And into the eyes of that beautiful girl
gazed, AID love seemed the conqueror there
She clipped it off from her glorious head,
And bound it around with ribbon blue;
.'For that is the color of truth, she said.
'.And denotes that the giver's heart Is true =
She gave me curl Of golden hair,
And in my BOSOM laid it away,
And cherished the treasure with scrupuious care,
And carried it there for many day.
She bound it around with ribbon of blue,
For that is the color of truth, they say;
And | think myself that her heart was true
To that good-loolling clap that she married
TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16
Maine Insane HOspltal.

The quarterly meeting of the trustees of
the Hospital has been held this week. At the
meeting the resignation of c. b. Lakin as
treasurer and steward was presented and
accepted. Mr.. Lakin desires to leave at an
early day. The resignation of II. NJ. Harlow
superintendent, was presented and the board
voted to accept it, to take effect June LIST, or
rs soon thereafter as his successor may be
chosen. The subject of successor to DR..
Harlow was referred TO committee of three,
consisting of DIR. J. S. Gushing of Skowhe-
gan, DIR. Sylvester Cakes of Auburn, and
]. II. Manley of this city. The committee
will correspond with the applicants, who
are requested to be present at the Hos
pital at the June meeting of the board,
Tuesday, June 9th. The board will hold a
special session, Tuesday April 4th, to consid-
er the subject of successor Of c. b. Lakin,
treasurer and steward, and the candidates for
this position are requested to be present at
the Hospital at that day, and all applicants
for this position are requested to communi-
cate with Mrs. C. A. Qunby of this city, and
are requested to visit the Hospital in order
to ascertain the duties
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sHERIFTS SALE.

T,AKEN on execution and will be sold by public
i auction on Thursday the 9th day of April AID.
1881 at two o'clock in the afternoon at the store
aimee E. Chase in Ltcheld. in said county, all the
right in equity which William Springer of said
Litchfield has or had the 22d day of June. A. D.
1881 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon being the time
of the attachment of the same on the original writ
in this acton, to redeem the following described
real estate situated in said Liichfeld. to wit
tain lot OF land bounded % follows: Beginning q;
at the northeast corner of land of William King.
thence running north northeast by land Of Jeremiah
Springer a stake and stones at the northeast
ner Of owned formerly BY Lemuel Walker thence
west northwest on the north line Of said Walkers
farm to the road leading by the Hall schoohouse $50
called to Bowdoin line; thence by said road to land
Of William walker thence east southeast BY landof
said William Walker 10 Q stake and stones ut the
northeast corner of said william Walkers farm,
thence south southwest to land of the said William
King thence east southeast to land of the said Jer
miah Springer, At the first mentioned bounds, con-
tanning forty-fv acres more or less.
AThe above described premises being subject to .
mortgage recorded In the kennebec Registry Of
Deeds, Book x3A, Page 90. dated April 18th, 1851,
given by said Wm- Springer to Hiram K. Morrill,
TO secure the payment Of three hundred dollars and
interest 1t the rate Of per cent. payable
nually. WIN. 8. SNOW, Depafy sheriff.
utchheld, Feb. 1oth. isss. sws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16
sppREME JUDICIAL COURT.
March Term, Judge Walton Presiding.

WEDNESDAY, March L..
First National Bank vs.. Spring. This case
progresses very slowly, the counsel on
either side contesting very closely each
legal proposition as it arises. The
defence is that there WAS gross negii-
gence on the part of the officers of the Bank
in not properly investigating the condition
Of the Bank, and in reporting to the
sureties on the bonds in suit, that the
accounts Of the Bank were correct
when In. fact they were not; and that
the bonds-the first dated Feb. l, ls6s, the
second Feb. l, 1869, and the third April, /,
ls72-were not continuing bonds, but that
the liabilities of the obligors ended IN
one year from the date of each, or at least
that the giving of each bond ended the liza
bilities of the obligstors on the previous
bond. The interest in the case continues
large and intelligent audience gave close
attention to the proceedings during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

By far the best remedy for the treatment
of Catarrh and its kindred diseases is Ely's
Cream Balm. which is having the largest
sales with US Of any preparation now offered.
The reports are all favorable, and we do not
hesitate to endorse it as superior to any and
all other articles in the market. The Balm
is pleasant and easy to use. Cyrus laval &
Son, Druggists, Easton, Pa.
We have heard only words of praise for
Ely's Cream Balm from many who are using
it. One of our Customers who has had
Catarrah for over 40 years, SAYS it has helped
him more than anything he has ever used
after trying everything else.-We can recon-
mend it for Catarrh, Hay Fever. ETC.. know
ing that the results produced will be satisfac-
tory. Christine & Bodine. Druggists, Tren-
ton, n. J. Feb. %, 1881. Price 80 cents.
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GARDINER.

A new telephone has been connected with
the Kennebec Reporter office. and is used in
common by the editors of that paper and by
DR. Strout and Judge Harrington. all of whose
offices are adjoining The telephone is a
necessity that is becoming recognized by our
professional men.
The ladies of the Free Baptist church are
putting in operation plan. excellent as it is
novel, that is. of having supper in connect
ion with the lecture on 'Crusades" by Prof.
Angel, Friday night. The supper and
lecture - cents.
The High school have an entertainment in
Grand Army Hall, Thursday evening. March
80. the proceeds of which will be used in
defraying the expenses of graduating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

Last week Portland gentleman stopped
over night at the Augusta House, and by
chance was given the room at one time oc-
cupied by L. b. Swan when he was member
of the Legislature. In the bottom drawer of
the bureau he found large quantity of illus
trated handbills, setting forth the advantages
of Swans Ventilating Force Pump" The
handbill is about II by IL inches in size.
and bears a spirited wood cut representing a
large dwelling enveloped in flames. In the
foreground is one of the famous pumps oper-
ated by slim built young man. while anoth-
er young fellow is absolutely flooding the
building with an inch and half stream,
thrown Go or so feet into the air.
Neither of the men seems to be working
very hard, although one would naturally sup
pose that considerable muscle would be re-
quired to lift so large a stream so high. The
hand bill sets forth that Mr.. Swan. after
spending years of hard toll, finally invented
the wonderful pump after an outlay of thou
sands of dollars. 1t is claimed that it acts like
an ordinary pump until hose is attached
to the nozzle, when il at once becomes
double acting and capable of throwing a
stream 60 or so feet from the end Of the hose.
An accompanying circular sets forth that
the right to manufacture and sell the pump
in any town can be bought for one dollar.
Swan offers to supply the pumps for four
dollars each, claiming that he can make them
very cheap. because he has so large factory.
The recipient of the circular is urged to send
money at once for a town right and sample
nump
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Augusta Methodists are already talking Il

Augusta Methodists are already talking up
cussing what ministers shall be domiciled
with them during the momentous week.
Conference begins April 26th. Fewer changes
will be made this year than last,
when nearly every member was newly
located. Bishop Cyrus Foss of Minneapolis
will preside, and some of the most eminent
clergymen of the denomination will be in at
tendance. Chaplain McCabe. the magnetic,
will speak on church extension. Rev. J. II.
Vincent, d. D., of New York will speak on
Sunday school work, and among the other
celebrities present will oe Rev. j. c. Hartzell
Of New Orleans, and Rev. J. NJ. Reed, ID. ID
Of New York.
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Difn.

In Hallowell, March 18th, of Brght's disease Of
the kidneys, Henry b. SanbOrn. aged SO years and
months.
In Brunswick, March 18th. Mrs. Elisabeth L. Pat
ten, wife of the late Capt David Patten of Bath,
aged e. years.
In New Portland, March 18th, Mr.. William Bart
lett. aged 81 years and months.
In Norway, March sth, Mrs. Frost, wife OF Mr..
VIM. Frost, 2nd.
In Carthage, March 9TH, Mr.. Jacob Berry. aged "a
years, 9 months and 10 days.
In Bath March 18th, Fred ii. Byram, aged 30
wears and 10 months.
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WINDSOR.

At the election Monday the following OH
GERS were chosen:
Moderator-A. l.. Simpson.
Clerk-Chas. F.. Coombs.
Selectmen-C. A. Merrill. Edward Mosher,
J. +. Melville.
Agent-Daniel Winning.
Treasurer-Francis Colburn.
Supervisor-Fred Donnells.
Windsor has been in the hands of the fu-
sionists the past three wears, but OF the above
all are republicans. except moderator, clerk
and second selectman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

We We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro voltaic Belts and other Electric Ap-
pliances on trial for thirty days to young men
and older persons who are afflicted with
Nervous Debility. Lost Vitality, ETC., guaran-
teeing speedy relief and complete restoration
of vigor and manhood. Also for Rheums-
tism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Liver and Kidney
dinculties. Ruptures, and many others dis.
eases. illustrated pamphlet sent free. Ad.
dress voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich.
Oct97dfw1y
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Pure Cod Liver Oil made from selected
Iivers. on the sea-shore, by CAswELL, HAZARD
& Co. New York. 1t is absolutely pure and
sweet Patients who have once taken
prefer it to all others. Physicians nave
decided it superior to any of the other oils IN
market
Chapped hands, face, pimples, and rough
skin. cured BY using JUNIPER TAR SOAP, made
by CAswELL. HAZARD & Co., New YORK.
feb9%evTh&wev3dw
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Suffering and Expense

May be averted by using ''L.F." Atwood's Bit
tiers. Beware of cheap, spurious imitation, -
jobbed repeatedly by one Wood, at thirteen
dollars per gross (only nine cents bottle, or
four cents for contents.) The judge of U. S.
Court ruled that Atwoods Bitters. selling So
cheap, must be spurious Imitation" The
True Il. F." Atwood Medicine bears the
large red patented IL. F." trademark.
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Don't Want a Doctor:

have tried them, and they have only
swindled me. l have figured up what they
cost me for the last four years it was just
$524.3I. If | had it now it would be a for
tune for me. This year my bill for medicine
was only five dollars, for which purchased
six bottles of Sulphur Bitters. They cured
me of Scrofula after suffering four years.
- Workngman. mar7eod&w2w
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Some of our young folks who possess dra-
matte ability are to bring out in April the
drama of Better than Gold or Saved by a
Dream" The proceeds Of the entertain
ment will be donated to the Howard Benevo-
lent Society, to be expended for charitable
nurposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

Although building operations are not verv
lively this spring, two new White-houses have
recently appeared on Malta Hill. We hasten
to extend our congratulations to the happy
father of twins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

ALIENS BRAIN Foop-Positively cures
Nervous Debility and all weaknesses of gen.
erative organs. Price sl-6 for s.. All
druggists. Send for circular to Aliens Phar-
macy. 3l5 First ave., N. Y. Sold in Augusta
by Partridge Bros. oct25-t&wly
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A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat shor

be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
incurable Lung disease or consumption
Browns Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but act directly on the infamed parts, allay-
ing irritation, give relief in Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speakers
are. subject to. For thirty years Browns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and always give perfect salts
faction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well-merrited rank among
the few staple remedies of the age. Sold at
Csc, q box everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

Elixir Win for Women.-Mrs. Lydia E.
Pinkham, 2S3 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass,
has made the discovery. Her Vegetable Com
pound Is a positive cure for female COM
plants. A line addressed to this lady will
elicit all necessary information.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

The Executive Council are in session this
week, but their time thus far has been de-
voted exclusively to routine business. The
question of the confirmation of Mr.. Andrews
for municipal judge for Augusta will prob
ably arise to-day.
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SatisnAetory

Mrs. Wallace, Buffalo. n. Y, writes: a
have used Burdock Blood Bitters for nervous
and bilious headaches, and have recommend
ed them to my friends: believe them super
Tor to any other medicine have used. and
can recommend them to anyone requiring a
cure for biliousness." Price Sl.O0.
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Guiteau could never sleep at proper hours ;
cursed with abnormal activity. his nerves
were always on the qui vive. Could he have
had the soothing benefit of DIR. Benson's
Celery and Chamomile Pills. his wretched
brains would not have ragged with improper
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Too Fabulous.

Some would-be Byron looks on in disgust,
At the rhymes of Eclectric Oil ''poet;"
But we have the best article known to the
world,
And intend that all persons shall know it.
1t cures coughs colds, asthma and catarrh,
Bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
1t does not cost much, though rheumatics ii
cures.
lis best Oil in the world you can find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-16

After using one bottle of the Household
Blood Purifier and Cough Syrup for Ca
tarrhsl Cough, find il just as recommended,
4 valuable medicine for Coughs or Catarrh.
1t has no equal.
JOHN A. MITCHELL,
Carriage Manufacturer, Augusta, Me.