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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-17
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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08
Shocking Accident.
Mrs. II. K. HINES,
Pres, w. G. T. U.

Mr.. s. A. Clarke, of this city, says the
Salem Statesman, who was a passenger on
the express train from Portland last eve
ming, has communicated to us the following
particulars of a shocking accident that
happened below Oregon City:
As the evening train was nearing Oregon
City, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Straight were
walking down the track to their home,
which IS close by the railroad. Mr.. Straight
says the old lady has spells of being bewil-
dered He was little distance from her,
and as the engine approached she said,
''This is good place to get on, and stepped
on the track again, before he could stop
her. She was struck by the locomotive,
and knocked down steep bank into the
brush. She was taken up insensible, and
the train backed down to the house with
her. The bones of both legs were broken
near the ankles, her face was badly cut,
and bleeding. As they took her on spring
bed, she revived, and screamed with pain.
Her injuries will probably result fatally
The accident was terrible shock to the
passengers on the train, among whom were
many ladies. Mr.. Straight entirely exone
rates all parties connected with the train
from blame, and the above is the version Of
the accident which he gave.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

but q natural revolution would ever
shake its hold"
After all we read and learn of the
rapid spread of Polygamous Nor
monism in the United States we still
find full grown American born citi-
zens claiming the right and intelli-
gence enough to vote who say that
they donot feer any evil consequences
will result from the spread Of Nor
monism. The fact of the matter is
that the United States acts with such
imbecility in suppressing this evil
that nothing will suffice short of a
war similar to the struggle which re-
suited in the abolition of negro
slavery. Demagogues and politici-
ans are afraid of their success and
they will now wink at Mormonism
in order to ride into office. It would
be better for cur country if sach
politicians were hung.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08
TAEMAGE oN THE CURSE OF MoRMor-
ISM

''Talmage recently in Brooklyn
tabernacle, denounced the continued
importation of Mormon proselytes
into this country. Referring to the
500 captives of Mormondom landed
there.last Sunday, he said: 'The last
Legislation ON the subject turns out
to be as impotent as all that went
before. The government OF the
United States sits idiotically in the
presence Of this evil. The appalling
fact must be stated that Mormonism
has become such a political power
that public men ambitions for the
presidency, or any position in the
gift of the states of tho Union, are
afraid to reprehend the evil lest their
official prospects be blasted, Nor
monism holds the balance of power
in several states and territories. The
evil is powerfully intrenched and
overshadows the national capitol"
He declared that the day for peace
full solution of this question is past.
A few batteries from the hills around
Salt Lake might once have put a
quietus on their courage, but now
God only knows by what mode the
curse is to be extirpated. Nothing
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08
MISS WILLARD'S VISIT.

Idesire to say that the plan of Miss Will
lard's appointments was made under instruc-
tious from her to limit them to six towns in
Western Oregon, besides Portland and to
put the State Convention at the close of the
tour. The places were selected as to reach
the people of the State as widely as
possible in that number of addresses.
have received many letters asking
for her service elsewhere, and greatly
regret that favorable answer cannot be re-
turned, I beg the friends who have written
to accept this statement as an answer to
each, as my health for month has been
such as to preclude correspondence. The
usual reductions of fares will be made to
and from the convention.
wish also to say that since the list of ap-
pointments for Miss Willard was published
many applications have come to have the
time of the great convention at Portland
changed, chiefly because it was appointed at
the time the Grand Lodge of Good Tenn
plars meets at Astoria. After much thought
and consultation it has been determined to
meet this desire, as we all desire the CO -op-
Grafton of all temperance workers at the
convention. This necessitates slight
change in the appointments, and they will
stand as follows:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08
CROP REPORTS.

Reports from over fifty points in
western Wisconsin and southern
Minnesota sand Dakota are of the
most gratifying character as to small
grain, says a dispatch. The season
80 far has been one of the best for
wheat, and promises an abundant
crop. The acreage is about the same
as III 1882 in Wisconsin and Mime
sofa and a large increase in Dakota.
Oats are doing finely with some in
crease in acreage. The outlook for
corn is gloomy, owing to the unfav
orableness of the season for that
cereal and poor seed. In some in
stances the land has been plowed up
and replanted.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

1900 head of sheep. The same parties pur-
chased from Henry Bowman 1000 head, and
from James Stanfeld 1000 head. From
Mr.. Redding We ascertained that 76, ,OOO
sheep had been driven from this county, as
follows: A. D. Howard 5000; Duval and
Redding. 5000; Mr.. Woods, 22,0OO; R.
Homer, 10000; J. 1. Mosier, 5000; Bochter
& Brannager, 5000; Mr.. Stephens, 1000
Mr.. Briggs, 5000. A number of others have
been sold, making in all at least 100, ,OOC
sheep from this county, at an average price
of 81 l2A head.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08
MEETING OF BOARD OF REGENTS.

The board ofRegents for the Ag-
ricuitural College held ther regular
annual session during last Monday
and Tuesday at the college building
A full board was present during the
session except Mr.. a. Cauthorn who
ia in Missouri visiting relatives and
friends. The board transacted much
business of Importance. They ap-
pointed. an executive committee
whose duty tits to have a general
oversight and management of the
business upon such matters as may
arise needing immediate attention
during the time between the sessions
ofthe board of regents. The reports
ofthe officers showed the. institution
to be in fourishing and prosperous
condition. ALI of the Indebtedness
upon the college farm and all other
debts was ordered TO be paid off.
Suggestions were made in the matter
OF erecting a substantial and COM
nodious brick college building on
the agricultural farm and the matter
was left in the hands of the executive
committee for them 10 devise the
manner in which to proceed in such
matters with power to act in setting
the plans on foot. The board cleo
ted the faealty for the ensuing year
wlich Is sircn,in another columns.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

Ex-Governor A. G. Gibbs Of Ore
gon lectured on polygamy at Chr
cago on the 5th. He said it was
impossible to correct under the Ed
munds law, and not much could be
expected of the present congress.
All ministers should preach on the
subject of polygamy at least once a
year, to keep the interest in the sup
preston of the evil before the minds
of the Eeople.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

The literary exercises of the
Adelphian literary society at the
City Hall last Saturday night, fully
demonstrates what we have always
eontended for, and thai is if our home
talent was properly encouraged at
all times and upon al proper occa--
sions, it would relieve our citizens
from patronizing the great number of
travelling humbugs and shows that
scour the country. We have home
talent, if encouraged and properly
trained is far better than the travel
ing "skalewags." We are and al
ways have been strongly ofthe opin,
ion that so long as people have a
desire to encourage and patronize
shows aud places of amusement of
all kinds, whether they be theatrical,
dramatic, minstrel OF other kinds OF
amusements .of this nature, that 1t is
much better to encourage and pat
ronize home talent in these under
takings than to be throwing our
substance away upon some travelling
bilks who ramble over the country
in these occupations because OF their
being too lazy to follow some steady
occupation.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

Fifty members of the Texas legls :
lature were recently indicted for
gambling and in the night time the
indictments were all stolen from The
court room.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

Barnums circus at Chicago caught
fire burning the main tent and all
the paraphrenalia.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

b.. If dynamite argument should be
used in the United States it would
be no more than proper that the per-
petrators thereof should be buried
alive by an outraged people. But
still the usual habit of the average
American politician and dcmagogue
to favor all outrages against cur gov
ernment and. the principles thereof
and the rights of her citizens in or
der to seat themselves in official posi-
tions we would therefore expect oul
government through such politicians
to treat the question about as they
now do Polygamous Mormonism.
Let it live and encourage it to pros
per, in order that such a miserable
institution may help them to place.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned David
L. Keyes has been duly appointed administrator Of
the estate of Alexander D. Keyes deceased by the
County Court Of the state of Oregon for Benton
County. All persons having claims against said
estatewill present the same properly verified to me
at my residence about three miles southwest of Cor
Wallis in Benton County, Oregon, within six months
from the date of this notice.
DAVID L. KEYES-
Administrator of the estate Of Alexander ID. Keyes
deceased
This 25th day of May, 1888. 20:22-w5
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon
May Q, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the County Clerk of Benton
County at Corvallis Oregon on
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1883.
viz Nathan Stilson Homestead ENTRY No. 3049, for
the E. 4 of N W. & N. W. Of N. W. OF Sec. is,
7. II, s. R. 9, W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upen and cultivation Of, said
land viz: VIM AlFen Marshall Aleu- Stephen samp-
son. and Leonard Heron, all of Philomath, Benton
County, Oregon.
202lw5 LIT. BARN, Register:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1883-06-08

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-07
LUther'S Savior.

Mrs. Rosie Rettig. of No. 600 East
Jefferson street, has in her possession a
very peculiar and odd-shaped pistol,
which was owned by feudal lord DUR
ing the middle ages, and which was
the instrument employed to save Mar
tin Luther's life after his release from
Imprisonment at Worms The pistol
was originally the property of Francis
OF Iirkingen, a brave knight who flour
ished in Khenis Bavaria. The weapon
has been in the Rettig family for up
ward of three hundred years and many
"reminiscences in connection with the re-
markahle weapon have been trans
mitted to the present generation. One
story Is that a rich nobleman, who
counted his retainers by the hundreds,
was the father of beautiful daughter.
While the baron was absent from the
castle one day, band of conGottiori,
who were struggling through the coun-
try, besieged the place and led the
young lady into captivity To regain his
lost daughter the rich nobleman offer
ed her hand in marriage and the finest
piece of firearms that could then be
made. A number of valorous Young
knights essayed the task, and after two
years dlligent searching Sir Francis of
Lirkingen found the maiden and re-
turned her to her parents. Soon after
they were joined in wedlock and the
pistol which Mrs. Rcttig now possesses
is said to be the weapon presented to
Knight Francis on That occasion. 1t
is magnificent piece of workmanship.
The stock is made of hard wood. tin.
ped with brass and ivory, and sur
mounted in several places with gold.
On each side Of the barrel some deli
cate carving is displayed. Near the
point of the barrel is complete repre-
septation of the chase, and toward the
center of the weapon chariot battle
is represented. Three personages fam
Gus in Latin mythology, Jupiter, Juno.
and Minerva, are depicted in the stock.
Near the base of the handle is kind of
octagonal design, in the lower end of
which is carved the pale horse-Death.
No one has been able to discharge the
pistol since it came into the possession
of the Rettig family. The hammer
works with spring on the outside of
the barrel, and this connects with an
other spring on the handle The ham,
mer is constructed with an opening
made to hold the flint. A small tube
connects with the powder-pan, and
this is about all that can be said of the
pistol, except that the caliber is a AZ
bore. As it stands, the pistol is beau
tiful piece of workmanship. Repeated
efforts have been made to purchase the
weapon for exhibition in the Berlin
museum, and short time ago the in
strument was photographed by an
eastern artist and sent to Germany.
Mrs. Rettig values its possession beyond
price. The pistol is indeed rare spec
linen of the firearms used by the noble-
men during the middle ages. Louis
rifle Commercial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-07
Rat, Cat and Puppy Pie.

In Canton we visited a restaurant
where cats, rats and dogs were served
for food. Dog steak, fried rat or cat
stew were to be had at any hour. 1T
has been often denied and many affirm
that it is only one of the old Peter Par
ley's stories that the Chinese eat these
things. But it is true. We saw a
whole puppy stewed in a large kettle
We saw q tableful of men satisfying
their hunger with dog meat, and they
ate with hearty relish. We saw cats
and pups in cages for sale, and rats
hung up waiting for purchasers. The
dishes looked savory, and the price of
meal was dog cheap" but we did not
indulge in any "bow-wow" soup or fe-
line steak or rodent pot-pie. We were
not hungry just then. The Celestials
will tell You rat number one good eat
ee," and show you rats skinned, rats
sailed, rats dried, rats hung up by the
tails and rats strung on strings. If you
doubt the genuineness of the article the
proprietor will show you the meat with
the hair and tail attached for Identified
ton.
Cat meat is said to be fine tonic and
rat is good for bald-headed men. Pup
pies and kittens are generally pre-
ferred; old dogs and Tom cats are apt
to be rather tough. Black cats are
supposed to be more nutritious than
white ones, hence the following adver-
tisement seen in shop window: BLACK
cats served hot at all hours; also rats,
snakes and dogs. - China letter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-07

A ten year old son of William Ward,
of this village, killed u large bull with
club last Saturday on the farm of his
grandfather. G. Cruson, who lives near
Lone Rock. The bull, which belonged
to neighbor, was in Cruson's barn
yard with other cattle. and the boy was
sent to drive them ont. While driving
them the bull became enraged and
made dash at the boy, who luckily
happened to be armed with club,
which was about two inches in crcum-
ference and three feet long, and with il
struck the ferocious brute Just over the
eye, telling him dead on the spot
We doubt if there is another instance
in the world where as large an animal
was killed by single blow from club
in the hands of ten year old boy. He
certainly showed great pluck and
courage in even attempting to defend
himself in such manner Most OF
boys would have run for run for dear
life under such circumstances, and it is
likely if this boy had attempted to do SO
the effort would have cost him his life
instead of the bulls. Richlaqd Republi
can and Observer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-07

The Civil Service Commission has al
ready lived out its usefulness and it is
now in order for this aggregation of
talent to, vulgarly speaking, "pass in
its checks" 1t is said that seventeen
grammatical errors have been dis
covered already in the rules submitted for
thefuture guidance of post-ofiice officials
and the examination has not been half
finished. As the commission has here
tofore been supposed to be a walking
encyclopedia of every kind of tech
meal wisdom at least, the seriousness OF
the charge will be at once appreciated.
Seventeen grammatical errors might
well be expected to knock seven kinds
OF sense out of any commission What
must be the effect of this discovery mp
on the present combination? However,
as there seems to be an inclination on
the part of the country at large to
give them another chance we may now
expect to witness the spectacle of the
commissioners wasting the midnight
oil with wet towels bound around
their heads while they pore over the
columns of Lindlay Murray or some of
his esteemed SUCCESSORS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-07
A GauZy Claim.

A claim has been lately filed in the
interior department by the Southern
Pacific Railway company, for a grant
of eighteen million acres of land, located
III southern California and Arizona.
The papers filed contain an application
for the appointment of commissioner
to accept the road and prepare the way
for the transfer of this enormous grant.
What calls attention more particularly
to the case is the apparent lack of sub
stantial grounds on which the demand
can be based. The grant was origi-
nally made 10 the Texas Pacific, and bv
that company assigned to the Southern
Pacific Railway Company. The prece-
dents are decidedly against the latter
company, holding on so flimsy title
and the dizzy position in which it
stands has led the officials of the COM
pany to endeavor to push their claim
through on technicalities, but it is ex-
tremely doubtful, to say the least, if
they succeed.
There was time when. in order to
build up the country and assist emigra-
ton, it was q wise policy for the govern
ment to aid in the construction of lines
of railroad across the continent bv land
grants; but that time has passed, and
every acre now in the possession of the
government should be held for future
settlers. Already the best lands are
being rapidly taken up, and it will be
comparatively few years until the vast
tracts of now unoccupied land will be
teeming with busy population. Inc or
der to assist in this result, i. is the duty of
the government to see that settlers who
open the way and break the paths of
civilization are furnished with cheap
lands. If any one should reap the ben
eft, it should be these hardy pioneers,
who undergo the hardships and priva-
tons of border life. If any one is to be
the gamer it should be they. Hence
wisdom would dictate that the land now
held in the grasp of the government
should not be released on the claim of
any class of spectators, railroad or
otherwise, only as its hands are forced
open by existing contracts. As we have
said before, whenever there is the least
shadow of a doubt, rs there appears to be
i'll the case cited above, the settler
Should be given the benefit. The cry
that land is cheap no longer holds
good. The contrary is now the case, at
least as regards good lands. and these
are growing dearer each succeeding
year. The position now of the land of
flee of the interior department should
be that of n watch dog, guarding
against anything which shall curtail, in
the slightest degree, the interests of the
people.