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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
Kings Valley Items.

! Fruit and crop prospects were never better
in Kings valley than at present.
Farmers are progressing nicely with their
work; few more days OF nice weather will
enable them to get in their spring crops.
The GAZETTE now arrives on time, much
to the joy of its many patrons.
The present worthy chief of the l. O. G.
mr. James Plunkett, is very enthusiastic
in his work, and his influence for good Is
very perceptibly felt in the lodge and COM
munity.
Mr.. A. n. Halleck and family have
moved to Monmouth, to avail themselves
of the school privileges that place offers.
Mr.. James Plunxett now occupies The late
home of Samuel King. John Miller Esq,
of Wells, will soon take up his abode in his
newly purchased home.
Mr.. Bristow of Monmouth controls the
school in the lower district, and Miss Abbie
Right of Corvallis, is teaching the upper
school. Both are well attended and the
teachers are giving excellent satisfaction.
Mr.. VIM. Chambers of Moscow, Idaho
Ty., to the great surprise and qualification
of his many friends, reached the valley last
return to Moscow.
Mr.. Burgett, a very old resident and the
father of our highly esteemed citizen Mr..
VIM. Burgett, is lying dangerously i'll at
In IF Gob Il
said he cannot recover
Mr.. James Fouler is also seriously indis-
posed from some pulmonary complaint.
Mr.. S. J. Wells is busily engaged gath
ering up produce and other necessaries of
life for railroad parties at the Summit.
Mr.. McGreer and several others of Perry
dale stopped in the valley last Monday
night while on their way to the Bay.
Mrs Clarinda Chambers, of Siletz Agency.
and Mrs. Campbell of Corvallis visited in
the valley last week.
The saw mill, owned by Frantz Bros
is running again, and parties wishing lumber
rough or dressed, can get the very best
quality at reasonable prices.
Mrs. Ellen Kiser Of Philomath, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. Samuel Rice's.
An effort is being put forth to secure the
services of Prof. Jones and wife of Phil
omath, teachers of instrumental and vocal
music, during the coming summer. In this
effort the people should be of one mind, for
the musical talent of the valley demands
resurrection and direction.
1t is said lady from Eugene would
come here to teach instrumental music if
the requisite number Of scholars were
securel.
Messrs. NJ J. Conner a ld Harry Meyers
are circulating subscription papers to secure
funds to be applied in the construction of Il
hall for the W. c. T. u of Corvallis.
At P. NJ. on Sunday May eth, a meeting
will be held at the Evangelical church to
reorganize the Sunday School.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

For the month of April ass shown by tn.
county records.
Albert Ray to s. G. Irwin, so acres; con.
sideration $l.O0
State of Oregon to o. G. Thompson, 12(
acres; consideration $24O.
! State of Oregon to NJ L. Trapp, 40 acres
consideration $4,000.
NJ. s. Neugass to o. R. Addition, lots il
Buford's End addition to Alexandra; con-
sideration 81.
| J.D Graham to J. Arnold, lots in Toledo
consideration 5000.
State of Oregon to E. r. West, l34 acres
consideration $l6S. q
Charles Schmidt and John King, te
George King lots in Oyster City; conside
ration $780,
B. W. Wilson to Andrew Rickard, sc
acres; consideration $3.50.
Malinda Goldson to Joseph Emery, lots
in Alexandria; consideration $400.
Chas f. Montgomery to the directors Of
school district No. 81, acre; consideration
81.
Charles Schmidt and John King to James
Brown, lots in Oyster City; consideration
$500.
Chas. Schmidt and John King to James
Brown, lots in Oyster city; con 81.
Nancy E. Butt to j. 4. Bryson, l59 acres
con $500.
G r Thompson to Sarah Howard, lot il
Monroe; con 1925.
Chas Schmidt and John King to J
Olsson lots in Oyster city; con 81.
w H Goldson to Halliday, lots ii
Alexandria,; con 81,
LIE Blain to Dubrille, lots in Buford's
addition to Alexandria, con $l25.
| Maria Mcconnell and others to E A Hurl
burt, 32O acres; con $1O5o.
w H Goldson to w. P. Ready, lots il
Alexandria; con 81.
U S to Columbus Hinton, patent.
James Brown to John King, SO acres; cor
$1,000.
Samuel Warfeld to Henry Hulse, lG(
acres; con $4,000.
Charles Schmidt to John A Olsson, lots
IN Oyster city; con $3.50.
Mrs. j Z Vincent and others to John L
Halliday, land; con $500.
A Ray to Fannie A johnson, land; cor
81.
J W Lakin to- Robert Smith, lots in
Dixon's addition to Marysville; con $lO0
VIM Stitt to Joseph Emery, 20 acres
con $500.
A A Williamson to r N Williamson, lots
in the town of Wells; con $1,000
] J Nye to & L Haight, lot in Newport
con $3.50.
ia OLSON to C H Duncan, lot in New
port; con $55.
J A Miller to Zephin Job, Is acres; cor
5000.
Nettie Baker to L L Horning, lot IL
Nashville: S75.
Joseph limerick to L L Rornang, lot ir
Corvallis; con $50.
T Buford to l. L Horning, lot in Bu
ford's second addition to Alexandria; COZ
500.
Charles Smith and Daniel Murphy tx
Harriet Henderson, 25 acres; con $435.
B L Arnold to c G Case, lot in Buford':
addition to Alexandra; con 500.
JR Bryson to C c Case, lot in Buford's
addition to Alexandria; con 500.
Martha Avery to A c Ewart, 5 acres, con
$77l.
B R and Zephin Job to Joseph Emery
block in Alexandria; con $1,000.
Waggoner & Buford to Joseph Emery
lots in Alexandria; con $3.50.
VIM Grant to J r Bryson, 4 acres; col
5000
CH Nash to Wallis Nash, land, con
$1,000.
FIG Nash to C Fl Nash, $50 acres; cor
$500.
CHI Nash to Zephin Job, l6o acres; cor
$1,000.
RW Brock to r Bryson, land; cor
$4,000.
Joseph Emery to W Crawford, 90 acres;
con ST.
NJ Neugass to 7 Egenton Hogg. lots in
Corvallis; con $3.50.
Lydia Brasteld to B Forbes and A F
Gallupe, lot in Buford's addition to Alex.
andria. . rom S76
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

Emmett Fl. Taylor, so long and favorably
known in Corvallis, requests us to announce
in this manner that he will be a candidate
for the office Of City Recorder at the ap-
preaching city election.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

The undersigned, who has presided over
the destiny of the Corvallis city court FOR
the past year, announces that he will be q
candidate for reelection as city Recorder at
the coming city election. ...
W. H. LESH.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

hereby announce myself as n candidate
for the Office of City Recorder at the COM
ing election, subject to the votes of the
people.
Rporr
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

To the Ladies of Corvallis and Vicinity.
Having decided to remain in Corvallis in
future, and give to my patrons the benefit
of the latest and most fashionable styles of
millinery, no finer or more expensive can be
had in Portland or San Francisco; to this
end I solicit my patrons and all others to
come and examine my large and stylish
stock. have selected in person and will
esteem it a favor to show my goods and
never been so large and rich stock of Paris
trimmed hats, bonnets and millinery ever
brought to Corvallis before. Come and see,
examine and satisfy yourselves. No trouble
to show goods. Remember at my old stand
Come one, come all.
20 Mrs. J. MASON.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
For City Recorder.

John w. Williams, one of the pioneer
residents of Corvallis, announces himself as
q candidate TOR Recorder at the next city
election.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
NJ. Sr. GERMAN.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office OF City Maj shall, of the city of
Corvallis, at the coming City election.
J. Il. SCRAFFoRD.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of City Treasurer of the city of
Corvallis, subject to the decision of the
voters OF the city at the coming election.
S. f. BELKNAP
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
For City Marshal.

hereby annonce myself as a candidate
for the office of City Marshal at the coming
city election.
JOHN LENGER
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

l hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of City Recorder OF Corvallis at
the next city election.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
SOCIETIES

Corvallis Lodge, No. IA, A. F. and A. M, meets on
Wednesday evening, on or precealng full moon.
W. C. CRAWFORD, w. NJ.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

EEAn communications to the GAZETTE, either on
business for publication, to insure prompt atten-
tion should be addressed 10 the GAZETTE PUBLISH
ING HOUSE.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

l hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of City Marshal at the coming
city election.
NJ. Sr. GERMAN
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

Ferguson Chapter, No 5, R. A. NJ, meets Thurs
day Velng on or preceding full moon.
H. E. HARRIS, H P
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining unclaimed in the Postoffice at
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday
May 2nd 1884. Persons calling for same
will please say advertised, giving date of
list.
Bundy, H., Doyle, w.
Thomas. Geo., Schulze, Fritz.
Cobee, Geo, Hing, s.,
Woodle, Z. N. McGrath, John.
N. R. BARBER, P. NJ.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
ANNOUNCER ENTS.

City Treasurer.
I am candidate for City Treasurer.
FRANK IRVINE.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02
PBODUCE PRICE CURRENT.

Wheat in Portland firm at l.55 per GENITAL sacked
No price offered here
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

GEORGE M. GERHARD.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

The following resolution was presented
by w. P. Ready and unanimously adopted
by the convention:
WHEREAs,-This convention recognizes
the vital interests of the, entire Willamette
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-02

GEO. A. BROCK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Changes in Brooklyn city offices.

'-.' VI GA L'Nf = AffplSIAkNIs.
NEW loRk, Frb. l-MaNur Lowe, Of Brook lyn
This morning n!ed With the city clerk nis list of an
Pulntil"lis U the he .s 0f The different depart
Ia iltS ~ The city ruy runcnt. The list is as fol-
oWS:-John Vi. Partridge. police commissioner In
ih.te OF trcn. Jdlc~ JuuIl3il: NIn. H. Flunan CIV
WORKS c.inIL.> Toner, in place of Ripley Ropes:
h1caTd IL. fhlipa, IRE commissioner, In place or
John u. FarillCEr; br Jo~rph II. Rdyinond health
tWnilllSSloncr, ftlploAteG. Excise commissioners
Evans ana Lllr are also TeappOlnied. Tax Col
rector James Tanner. hstter known as Corporal
amer Is also r'appoilited and register OF arrears
Lheod"re Jackson, ana John VI. Taylor, corpora
ton counsel. are continued. John NJ Trl.slow
president .. the board cr asSessOlS succeeds him,
sell EDWARD u. Nht"ocH = appointed city treas
ui'r. Ia place OF Nln. III. Fluman Much regret Is
expressed M The removal of Police Commissioner
dUHrdan hN the citizens of BROOKLYN as he had held
the position Tor twelve years. and under his super-
Vision TIE !Crce had uccoIiie very efficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
RuCg. the EObber and Assassin.
HIS NUMEROUS CRIMES-PRoBABLE RELEASE OF THE

HUNTERS PoISr, L. l.. Feb. 1T Is now very
generally believed that ,has ii. RuCg Is the author
OF the fr1ghtful cifmeS-the murder OF the Maybee
women. the almost fatal assaults upon James G.
Townsend ana wife. and upon Seiah Sprague.
Rugg WAS known 10 have committed several small
burglarleS previous 10 The May bee murder. but he
was never prosecuted. During the late investiga-
tlon The detectives otaned traces OF property stolen
from the houses ~ Mrs Moses AnStice, where two
gold watches were taken; OF Mr.. c. 6itto robbed OF
a suit OF clothing, and of Revenue Collector Chas
BOYLE. Who lost some small articles, all on the night
OF May lSth. lsS. Rugg was at that time sus-
pecJtd, lIlt no conclusive evidence was obtained
RuEE WHY not oe :ak"h 10 Hlcksville today, Dis
tleI Attorney Flei.IIling having paclfied Justice
Colyer who VIII take no further action. IL Is prob
able that Edmund and John Tappan viii both De
released la "a lew days. though a medical examina-
uon of Edmund Is contemplated. several residents
or Brooklyn stated Yesterday that Edmund Tappan
had long been cons irred weak minded. Rueg 8
Statement 10 how he came into possession OF the
watches aud as 10 his Whereabouts on the days
that the crimes We're lerpetrated have been proven
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
A Boys Cts,b TIais!ed.

AN INNOCENT GATHERING MISTAKEN FOR A GANG
OF THTEyES-IIow BAD ASSOCIATIONS BROUGHT
THEM INTO SUSPICION.
Last Wednesday, Mr Martin McDeavitt, living In
the county on the Glenwood road. moth OF the city,
lost some silver spoons and other articles from his
house, which he had good reason to believe Were
stolen by young white man. George Greer, who
had been working for him. He reported tie caSt,
TO police headquarters. and Detectives Edelin and
Carter succeeded In recovering the property and
arreStlng the alleged thief. whom they found In an
Old Dr1ck Shanty lii temperance hail alley. BESIDES
Greer, the officers arrested Jas. Ryan. Geo. Graves
John Addison, James Burke and John Mooney
supposing that they had some connection with
robberieS 10 which II is charged Greer IL implicated
A frame shanty connected with the place has been
torn down by the police, and the gang Will be
George Greer. who is a young rough-lookinC
white hoy, pleaded guilty ia the F0lice Court this
morning to stealing two silver spoons, two nap
about s., belonging TO Mr.. McDeayltt, Ia whose
house he had been employed as servant He was
sentenced TO six months in 1ap.
Nettie Jackson, cOlored, an alleged fence keeper
or the "Divsion," was also put trial for receiy-
ing stolen goods. Detective Carter testified tnat
he arrested the defendant and found the articles In
her house. which were identified 10y Mr.. McDeavlJt
as the articles which We're stolen from him.
The defendant testified that the boy wanted To
Sell her the articles, and she refused buy them,
and let him leave them there until NE came back
She was sentenced TO thirty days In jail An ap-
peal was noted.
The other boys arrested with Green were dis
charged this afternoon, no charge being preferred
against them It appears that for time frequent
complaints were made about the crowd OF boys
who congregated at the mouth or Temperance Hall
alley, On street, near the corner of 9Th street,
ana conducting themselves in a diSordeTy manner.
The police stopped this congregation and the boys
Afterwards mot In a shed, which they built tn the
alley. They were visited there 10y the police very
often and nothing wrong WAS discovered.
subsequently. il Is said, several bad BOYS began IL
visit the room. ana the police then Tore down the
shed and Distributed the wood among the poor ia
the alley. Lately the boys have assembled IN a
stable in the alley. with the consent OF the owLer,
Mr.. Quig.ey. The boys, who are rcSpfctahiy con-
neCtt IL Is said. met Ior the purpose of card play
Ing and indulging in juvenile spous- Tie deUec-
Detective Edelin, had them arrested on Suspicion:
but after hiding out the true state of the hc
did not prefer any charges against the boys. A
Well-hnOwn citizen says that he intends ia bIci1
one oE the boys, and enter suit against the police
department for damages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Garrett On Gould.

THE FORMER EXPRESSES HIMSELF FREELY AS TO
THE OPERATIONS OF THE LATTER AND THE CoNDI-
TIoN OF THE WESTERN UNION.
Mr.. Robert Garrett in Baltimore yesterday gave
his views freely as to his opinion Of Mr. Jay Goulds
statement that the Nickel plate telegraph acquisi-
ton OF Mr.. Garretts company Will prove a
poor investment. The Sun says: Mr.. Garrett
said he was surprised 20 see Nr. Gould now
depreciatiDg properties for which he had very re-
added 81 was asked by Mr.. Gould to tiecome 4 di-
rector In the Atlantic and Pacific property, and
before deciding not .o to become one l went
It will probably surprise the public to know
that the total amount OF cash put into the
less than a million dollars. Mr.. Gould afterw ards
sold this property to the Western Union for. be-
lieve, nine millions. 1 did later on become a d.
rector in the American Union Telegraph company.
This property cost, l believe. about four million
dollars although some additional sum In money
NAV have been turned over to the Western 1 nio1
when 1t purchased the American Union company
for nfteen millions, and upon the acquisition OF
these two most valuable properties an extra dividend
OF fifteen millions OF Western Union stock de-
clared In other words. about forty millions OF
Western Union capital to-day is represented by a
cash expenditure OF i've millions. Since that
neve, some ten millions et the bonus OF
the Mutual Union company, and 1 have
never heard 1t asserted that the face OF those
leve also guaranteed the stock OF the Mutual
Union, this latter concern, understand, being
largely composed or turnpike lines. They have
also guaranteed per cent upon fourteen millions
cable stock, thus throwing on the Western Union
the burden OF paying the interest on seven eight
millions of unexpended money. I know about The
cables because was interested In them. / would
Ike some one TO ask Mr.. Gould how much or the
debt OF the Wabash he has wedged I'm ahead OF the
stock, and II be was not short time ago advising
people 70 buy Wabash stocks, which have since de-
preclated so enormously, with just as much energy
throughout the country to buy Western onion. /
say that this stock is weak water make II,
and instead OF being the strongest property, agree
with MIR. Gould's logic that II Is the weakest Hop-
erty OF the kind in the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01

a special FROM yalde, Texas says: IRE Wed
nesC.ay night destroyed Rcye!le's three stores the
post 0.iic. Mrs. Reynolds store residence and
Jle dwellings of Mrs BJwles and = j. RObD. Loss
s,50o.
i he Bardwel block, and several stores and
dwellings at Granville. Washington county, " T.,
were burned tl,S morning The loss Is fl5000.
I he Iel.n Iron works OF Lancaster. Pa. resumed
operations to-day in al departments except the
pudding nil where the operatives are on strike
against d Reduction " wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
The keeiy Motor Exhibition Again
Postponed.

PHILApEIPHlt. Efh. 1.-At a meeting OF the
Stockholders OF the heely Motor company, held here
TO-DAY. another postponelnent OF the promised
public exhibition was ANNOUNCED at the request or
the inventor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Greedy Relief Expedition.

4 telegram from st. Johns, y. F.. JanIary 81.
says: The steamship Bear Was to-day sold to :he
United States government for the Greely relic:
expedition by q Mercantile I'm OF GTerIOck and
Newfoundland. The Bear Is Il tne, Stanch Sealer,
built AZ Dundee, nine years Old. N about 100 tons
carrying, capacity and 800 effective horse power
She y a sister ship OF tie iToteUS ana closely
Resembles the latter. She WIS itiIed with a new
steel boiler last year and is capable OF steaatn,
ten knots an hour. The Bear leaves St. johns Ior
New York next Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Arrests Under the Rcadiup. Pa Rlu.

REarT>d. PA, Fob l.-Sllrl rise was caused here
to-day by The arrest oi eight well-known citizens un
The charge oi hors, racing with sleighs on the pub
lac road They We're held for court. The charges
are brought under he blue laws NJ 1894 which pro-
hiolt racing ana provide that upon conviction OF
Tie acl used the horses be sJld and the proceeds
placed In the county Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Death of HON. Hm. Butterfieud.

CONCORD. y. al, feh. l.-iIon. Wm. Butterrec
dlta here t"-dtf, aged ~. MI Butiereld was edi-
tor ana proprietor DI the Nashua Gazette AZ one
tine. aud of the New Hampshire Patriot from is,6
Ia ls'3. He Mas secretary 0f state In 1874 and sec
flfl ni lne slate hoard of equalization al the time
oi his death. He was also SECRETARY OF The state
de!Aotiatlc comlnitt,e for ilany wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Ex.MTv.TroN AT THE NoRN,L ScHooI.

EXAMINATION AT THE NORMAL SCHooI---The eec-
ona quarterly examination OF the Normal school,
Miss L. L. smith. principal. was held to-day In the
Franklin building. There a number OF visitors
present. ana among theln were Superintendent
Wilson, Trustees LoWjay, Gr1swold and Clark,
Prof. Butierfied, Prof. john Ogden. Principal Paul.
or the High school, and Misses Atkinson and Jen-
nln-ss, supervising Principals Cram. Gage and
keene. The exercises OF tie eNamination consisted
nf Illustrations OF the mctho snd principle teach
Ing, and the following program was observed: Ek-
erCSe IN primary school; singing; lessons In
iiliEeraiugy, carbon, sulphur. gyraphite music;
object drawing teaching eXercl5e-iron, kinds of
singing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
'. the DcfanI,ing Tax Collector.
General Foreign Ncw. by Cable.

RAD CoSDITIo. OF AFFAIRS AT T.E.R
toNpoN. febl.-7 lle com faaairr M TaSar w-,,es
at would he Impossible tur cur cnad,fion In t.a
worse. Tn" rebels have filled M All the wells our
side the town. The water inside Is nrarliSh ana
hld and the Troops are suffering from iia-rhpa
Their" i great fear That II viii hr necessary shortly
u surrender. 0nsy tcn IL twenty rounds OF arnmli
llu'G per man -tll i"t The rrtUC on the mart nf
The rebels continues day and night"
nEATH oF 4 SwErI>H ELSHoP
Tho death OF the Swedish bishop Carl OLAF Rior
linz, is announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01
Death Of Hon. T.. Packer.

MATCH CHUNK, PA. Frh. Hon. E Packer
president OF the lehish Valley railroad comnany
died here suddenly Of internal hemOrrhage al two
o'clock this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-01

NEw YORK. Feb. The man who coramY,t.,.
suicide at the cosmopolitan hotel yesterday. apd
VINO registered as 'N. II. Harley. Pa proves 10 he
l"Cn Haas, Secretary OF the optical con uany or
thlS cfty. who has been missing. lie has relatives
IN New orleans ana Galveston.