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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

NINETY failures are reported in
the Pacific coast states and terri
tories for the month of July, 1890,
with liabilities of $500, SOB and as
sets of $2s6,626, as compared with
IS for the previous month with
liabilities of $2s7,sO5 and assets
$149,039, and 50 for the cores
ponding month Of 1889, with
liabilities of $3O2,4O6 and assets
of $133,5O9. The following are
the causes assigned for the failures,
viz:-Incompetence "a; inexper-
ience 70; inadequate capital for
the extent of the business under
taken 21; injudicious crediting 9;
personal extravaganza 2; excessive
competition 3; unfavorable circum
stances 8; fraud 4; neglect of busi-
ness and bad habits s.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22


ONE of the curiosities of the
census is the loss of population by
the middle West. Illinois has
made remarkable gains, but they
are almost entirely confined to
Chicago. The middle western
states without large cities have
barely held their own, or actually
lost. The rough count for Iowa
shows decrease of 100000 since
1880. Nebraska shows an in
crease since 1880, but a loss from
the state census of 1885, and Kan
sas sin the same situation. Prob
ably these three states have los
as many as 100000 population il
the last three years. Crop fail
ures, low. prices and the reaction
from, excessive agricultural pro
duction on borrowed capital have
thinned their. rural population
and sent: their people farther west
A good!many, of them are in Ore
gon and: Washington.-Oregonian
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22
ADVERTISE IN OREGON PAPERS.

In the resolutions. adopted by
the editors in convention assem-
bled appears one that may appear
a trife selfsh--that suggesting that
the boards of trade cease to adver-
tise their. respective localities and
the state in eastern papers, but
reach the people direct by sending
out the local papers. The editors
feel, and with some justice, that
Oregon papers would be a safer
and more reliable index of what
strangers might expect and are
interested in, than any other print
ed matter.
Two points are worthy of note:
First, Oregon papers would carry a
greater degree Of honest conviction
as to the real merits of our climate,
business and farming advantages
than any specially prepared board
of trade matter can. Every issue
ofevery Oregon paper contains our
market reports, accounts of fruit
crops and general farm notes that
are of extreme interest to the home
seeker.
Second, these papers can be sent
to the selected lists of business,
professional, and moneyed men,
and people of some means whom
it would be desirable to have come
here. There are splendid oppor-
tunities for poor men and laborlng
men all over Oregon, but the need
of more capital to develop the re-
sources of Oregon is great, and the
presence of more investors and
manufacturers will be a boom to
every poor man and laboring man.
Let our boards of trade make a
note of the fact that very few come
to Oregon without first making a
careful study of the Oregon papers
Let our boards of trade study that
resolution of the editors. There is
a great deal in it.-Capital Jour
nal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

SOME people who come to the
Willamette valley from the east
ern states grow homesick and re-
turn to the land of cyclones and
sunstrokes, blizzards and freeze
ups, after a time. But in nine
cases out of ten they don't stay.
The comparisons they must
daily make soon draw them back
to the land of the ''big red ap-
ples.' This is especially true of
those who have made the Will
lamette valley their home for
several years. We have instances
of people returning every week,
and the joyous feelings with which
they come convince us more and
that we have the best country more
in the world.-Salem Statesman.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

The democratic plan of cam
paign during the present session
of congress appears to be one of
pure obstruction. If they cannot
have their way in legislation they
are determined republicans shall
not, and to carry out this plan the
worst filibustering methods have
been followed. Speaker Reed, at
the commencement of the session,
balked the democratic plan by
counting every member present in
making a quorum, and the vials OF
wrath have been poured on his de-
voted head; but unmindful of their
maledictions he has pursued the
even tenor of his way, neither
courting favors nor fearing frowns.
If the constituencies of these dem
ocratic members are satisfied.with
the course pursued they may stand
a chance of being reelected.
which, perhaps, is their highest
aim in life. But the country at
large has a right to complain, and
demand that these public servants
do their duty fully and not sit in
congress for the sole purpose of ac-
complishing personal OF partisan
ends-Times Mountaineer.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

IT has become somewhat fash
lonable to treat Senator Blair as a
crank because of his persistency
i'm regard to his educational bill.
but he stated an unpleasant but
plain truth when he said the other
day that not one of the important
measures on the Senate calendar
can be passed without the adop-
ton of rule for the arbitrary
closure of debate. Such a rule
should be adopted at Once.-Ex.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22
UNsoPHIsTICATED Oregon farmers

UNsoPHIsTICATED Oregon farmers
should not be permitted to travel
abroad or even remain at home
without guardian. The exper-
ience of Farmer Jones has been
followed by that of Farmer Ste
vens, of this city, who ran across
bunco steerers in Seattle and was
beaten out of $50 by a very old
trick. 1t is probable that in the
case of Farmer Stevens, he, like
Farmer Jones, did not read the pa
pers or he would have been post
ed on these bunco games.-Tele-
gram.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

The supremacy of the English
in the application of electricity to
the propulsion Of vehicles is likely
ere long to be disputed in this
country. A company is being or
ganized in Pittsburg to operate
electric cabs, the current furnished
by storage batteries.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

MORE postal cards were shipped
from the factories of Gap Daggett
at Shelton, Conn, in the month OF
June than at any other similar
period. There were ever 180 tons,
making 6O,OOO,OoO cards. The
demand is about 100000 a day.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

The railroad employees on the
New York Central will, without
doubt, loose the fight they have
brought about. The strike was
foolish and i'll advised, based upon
the rivalries and jealousies Of two
labor organizations. Strikes of
this sort can only result in disaster
to the men who precipitate them.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

The value of our commerce this
year has attained the highest point
ever reached in the history of the
country, asgregating $1,647,192,-
OLA, an increase over last. year of
$159,65S,9S7.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22
PERIOD OF BUBBLE BIO WING.

| Never was the air so full of fam
ciful schemes by which to live on
that rather underlined quantity
know as "the government" as now,
says the Boston Globe. The gov
eminent is to loan money to all
corners at l per cent. The govern
ment is to abolish all landlordism.
THE government is to become the
guardian of all unemployed labor
and organize it into an industrial
army as service pensioners. In
short, there seems to be no end of
these schemes, and, what is more
astonishing, men of reputation for
political sanity are willing to let
them 60 upon the records Of con-
gress as serious propositions of
craftsmanship.
In non-political circles there is
also a prolific bath of cooperative
curiosities. The social fad of the
period is bubble blowing. There
are schemes by which working
man can get a house for nothing.
There are schemes involving the
credit card system. by which the
more a man eats the more there is
left ON the table; so that finally he
has only to lay down his tools and
enjoy free board for the rest of his
days. Besides this, it is proposed
to lay up capital on the discount
system, so that, with the same
wages now received by working
men, a man by some mysterious
magic may soon find perpetual
banquet and a sufficient bank &C
count ever at his side.
We fear that there is serious
side to this otherwise ludicrous
display in the political and social
atmosphere. The government,
now bent upon universal taxation
for the perpetuation of the reign
ling protective policy, has been set
ting the pernicious example Of
showering gratuties broadcast, in
violation of our fundamental
principles of government. This
spirit has seized upon the masses
and, famed by such fictions as the
Bellamy Utopia, human credulity
is running amuck.
! But soberer days are coming,
when men will realize, after sad
experience with delusive hopes,
that all gratuities and all prize
schemers, to whatever extent hard
cash is realized from them, must
ultimately be paid out of the hard
toll of producers. Whatever the
government does for the people is
charged to the people, and the bur-
den gradually sits down and
finally rests upon the shoulders of
labor.
There is no magical art that can
!, charm an honest dollar out of the
baseless fabric of a utopian dream.
We cannot live upon the govern
ment, for the government has
nothing to give US except what we
first give to it. We cannot make
more than four by adding two and
two together and calling it a CO.
operative five. We cannot get
anything for nothing, nor draw
one drop more out of cask than
it will hold.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22

"WEBsTER's DICTIONARY" is a
power in more ways than one.
These words were the signal for
the New York Central men to stop
work. ..--e g.. -.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-22
FOR SALE.

Good six room house, good new stable,
outbuildings, etc., lot and half on Jackson
street, ony two blocks from new public
school enquire of Ralston Cox
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29
The Third District.

There still seems disposition to press
upon the City Democratic Committee the
adoption of the primary election plan in
lieu Of the precinct meetings ordered for
August 7th.
The Dispatch preferred precinct to ward
meetings, and would have favored pri-
mary as better than either of the other two
modes had there been good prospect of
making it uniform in its operation through
out the district.
Since action was taken by our CON-
mittee King William has elected her
delegates at q courthouse meeting, and
there is so little time now left before the
assembling of the convention any altera-
ton of arrangements may lead to confu-
sion.
Therefore we had better 60 ahead in the
course chosen.
In all the host Of Democrats in Virginia
we know Of none truer than the three who
are offering for the nomination in this dis
trict-GEoRGE ID. WISE, RICHARD ii. CARD
WILL, and TAzEwEIL ELLETT.
Mr.. WISE has been elected to Congress
five times, though partisan decision now
permits Mr.. .WADDILL to hold his seat.
That Mr.. WISE has been active and Jealous
in the discharge of his duties that he has
been fearless and effective champion OF
our cause IN committees. on the floor. on
the hastings, and everywhere else there is
no one to deny. What is more he is strong
with the people and popular with brother
congressman and well known over the
land.
Hanoyer's favorte son, Mr.. CARDwELL,
has become quite famous as the able
Speaker of the House of Delegates. and as
the presiding officer of various State con-
ventions. He has always been superb
party-worker, as committeeman.
stumper," and house-to-house canvasser,
aud has the richly-merited reputation of
doing well and thoroughly whatever he
undertakes. His manner is hearty and
frank. and his presence imposing.
Colonel ELLETr served for years as men,
Der and chairman of the City Committee
and afterwards as State and district CON-
mitteeman and presidential elsctor and has
been one of the principal canvassers re-
lied upon to present the cause OF the party
20 the people of Virginia. He Is one of
our best and most fearless debaters; one
of the ablest and most meritorious Demo
Gratis Of the city, and withal man of
charming personality.
Certainly We have three good csndi-
dates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29
The Position Of Mr.. Blaine.

Mr.. BLAINE has been n great hgure In
American politics for many years. 1T has
been his custom TO lead, not to follow.
His letter from Geneva, in the judgment
Of many. outlined the only policy which
made Republican success possible. HARRI-
SON was elected and BLAINE was invited to
the highest place in the Cabinet, and made
the mistake of accepting. II does not APP
pear that his counsels have prevailed to
any great extent. The tariff bill was
framed. reported and passed by the House
over his protest. 1t is known that he does
not approve the election bill. and he has
but little more weight in Federal appoint
ments than in legislation. The Presidents
son csricatures him in the J,si9e. Worst
of all, he Is expected TO act as the lieuten-
ant of man from his own State.
Can he stand all these things? Hardly.
He is a veteran office-holder and il will be
like death almost to have to quit high
place, but the trend of events is that way.
If he will consent to play second fiddle he
can stay; if not he must 90. OF these
alternatives the latter will be the least
painful; besides it will leave HIM room to
hope that be may be made the Republican
presidential nominee.
The Boston Herald. which is well ac-
ouainted with Mr.. BLAINE, his ambitions.
hopes, and fears. thinks it IS too late Tor
him to secure a nomination now in an at
tempt 10 put down present leadership IN
his party's ranks.
1t thinks that many Of the men who
stood by him in 1894 have been alienated
and that he has hardly the resources to
organize a new following on reform basis
and 1.-The probability is that he Will re-
main in his party, nominally acquiescent,
but really greatly out of harmony with It,
This may be, but in the Administration,
where he has always held touchy posi-
ton, he can expect no cordiality unless he
enters heartily into the schemes of the
President and Messrs. REED and MCKINLEY.
The nearer the approach OF the time for
the nominating convention the more en-
barassed he will become, for he has placed
himself across the path of his party, and
his personal enemy from his own State is
the man who has succeeded him in leader
ship.
Unless he is more than human envy and
malice have found Judgment in his bosom.
Among all the developments of the politi-
cal situation none is of more promising
interest than this, wherein Mr.. BLAINE ap-
pears at once as the critic of Republican
legislation and chief adviser of the Ad-
ministration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29
We Were Right.

A number of northern and western pa
pers. Republican and independent, are
roundly rating the South for proposing to
boycott q section of the Union. There Is
where they do US injustice; there is where
the Atlanta idea is doing us harm.
The South almost unanimously rejected
the proposition as soon as it was broached.
Not even the great name of General Cor
DON could give ii popularity. 1t died still
born. Richmond was right from the be-
ginning. and while expressing her horror
Of the force bill emphatically said that she
would neither join nor countensnce any
such movement.
After awhile the whole country will learn
tho truth. While II was unfortunate that
the boycotting suggestion ever was made,
II is due to the South that all the people
Of this broad land should know that with
here and there an exception public opinion
IL clear and strong against indulging in
any such wild and foolish course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29
tho Republican nominee for tbs presi-
dency.
Death OF Dr. Pryor.

That beloved servant OF God, Rev. DR..
THroponrc PRyos, ripe in years and abun-
dsnt in good works, has entered into rest.
His life was beautiful in piety and benig-
nifty, and frightened and blessed the gene
rations in which he lived. For nearly sixty
of his eighty-four years he preached the
Gospel. and not many weeks ago filed an
appointment, administered the commu-
Mon. and with greatpathos commented on
those tender words of the psalmist, where
he speaks of Him who was despised and
rejected of men. and who hath borne our
griefs and carried our sorrows.
DIR. Pryor was a man of great intellectual
strength, and at all the synods and assem-
bles where he attended was notable 6g-
ure on account Of his abilities aud striking
appearance. That he was kind. good
man, q pure-hearted Christian, and anna
bic and helpful neighbor the esteem in
which he was held in the community where
he resided for forty years will attest.
General ROGER A. PRYOR. of New York, is
q son of the deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

BLAINE Is evidently feeling very well this
summer, and he Il making tho fact Of his
GOOD health felt 70 the discomfort Of some
a bis fellow. partisans. He IL thorn In the
ids q Rebnbl icanism. Perhaps thisis the
soncou - viii never b. President. or even
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

Congress seems disposed to quarantine
the lottery business. This is more credita-
bic to the majority than undertaking to
dragonnade one section Of the country for
the benefit of the radical party and plum
derers of the public Treasury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

1.-The Governor Of South Carolina disap-
proves the boycott. Now what does the
Governor of North Carolina say?"-Boston
Herald. The Governor of North Carolina
doubtless says certain enterprising Geor-
gia Journal flew of the handle" If not,
he might say so with striking truth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

With Elicit. CALDWELL and WISE seek
ing tho Democratic nomination for Con-
gress. wApprLL must foresee that no matter
how tho wheel Of fortune turns he will
have formidable opponent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

The talk of war in North America, the
war in Central America, and the revolution
in South America are striking com
mentary on the recent Pan-American agree
ment touching arbitration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

Richmond's needs are many, but Rich
mond's possibilities are equal to them oil.
Only let there be q little effort, and the de-
mand and supply will meet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

Mcrrimac Percales, best makes. 3Hc.
lot OF satteen Windsor Ties, &c.
let six Windsor Ties. l0c.
1 lot fnc Egyptian Bs,stc reduced to lie.
lot Regular Made striped Socks, iOc.
10, Of fns Atwood French Chalii, 25c.
Biack cashmere. % inches wide, Sc.
lot of pure Linen Iiandkerchisfs, sc.
Fancy Bordered Handkerchefs, four for 25c.-
worth 5Oc
Drawn-Ihresd HsDdkerchlefs, sc.
lot Ladies' Perforated Belts, reduced from %
to i2Hc.
Boys Striped Belts, &c.
lot Of remnants Of Colored Lining Csmbrics,
&c.
5000 yards Of sattoen, reduced from ieX to
exc.
lot OF Neck Ruching, reduced from 80. 40, aud
30 to l2kc.
Linen Torchon In l2-ysrd pieces for 6, Z, 5, 9,
10, ~ 10, and 2Oc. piece.
silk Garter-wob, iOc.
White Bed-spreads at 81 worth $50.
White Bed-spreads, sl.25-reduced from il.75,
one lot OF White Bed-spresds, s3-reduced
from s.
one lot slightly soiled, otherwise perfect, 10
bo sold at half price.
Gentemon's Fine Ilsrnstitched Colored Bor-
dered Handkerchiefs, SIC.
Gentemen's Fine White Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs l2Hc.
styles Zyloniie Collars reduced 10 ighc.
A select line OF Jewelry just recelyed-besuti-
full Lace Pins. &c.
Beads for neck.
Fancy Pins, Ice. dozen.
FINE TOILET ARTICLES.
Colgate's Extracts, CSC. an ounce.
Cuticura Soap, White Rose Glycerine, Palm,
Wafer Cress, Honey Bee, Old Brown Windsor,
CASTLE. Young People. and Oatmeal at manu-
lecturers prices.
80 dozen Gentlemen's Lnen-Bosom Shirts, 25c.
JULIUS SYCLE & son,
LAWNS GIVEN AWAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

The Front Royal Messenger comes to us
in mourning for the death of Its editor
Mr.. LUTHER X. STEELE, which event oc-
Cured at the home of the deceased, in
Front Royal, Tuesday night last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29

DELEGATES SELECTED.
The Farmers Alliance Said to BE Strongly
Represented.

Represented.
Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatch.l
LuRAY, VA, July 2s.-At o mass-meeting
of the Democrats of this county held in
the courthouse here to-day the following
delegates were elected to represent the
county in tho Seventh district COMPRESSION
al convention to be held in the city Of
Winchester on the 10th of August Mines,
]. y. Brown, w. II. Keyser, Q. l.. Dovci /;
Marksville, Thomas s. Graves. 9. ID. Price,
T.. I. Brumback Luray. Il. 5. Parks. A.
A. Printx, John ID. Printz Springfield, j.
w. Brown, w. II. Keyser, j. A. Brumback.
rABMER ELECTED.
w. II. Keyser, a prominent member of
the Farmers Alliance. was chosen chair
man Of the County Democratic Committee
In the place of the present efficient chair
man, Senator II. j. Smoot, who declined o
reelection. A full County Committee was
also elected. Several Of the delegates elect
are also prominent members of the or
ganization above mentioned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-29
WASHINGTON DEMOCRATS.
Congressional Delegates Eiccted-Bu-
ehanan Enthusiastically Endorsed.
,u..t., ..,acro,, 10 thu ntapatch


special telegram TO the Dispatch.l
ABINGDON. Va. July 2s.-Pursusnt to
call a Democratic mass-meeting was held
in the courthouse at noon to-day to select
delegates and alternates to the congress
sional convention to be held at Pulaski on
August 18th. Judge +. IL, Hutton was
elected chairman and 7. II, Mason and
William French secretaries. The Chairman
briefly outlined the purpose of the meet
ing and stated that he was glad to know
the party was so thoroughly united. and
that whoever was nominated would be the
next congressman.
DELEGATES SELECTED.
The following delegates and alternates
were selected
Abingdon Observation-Disclosures. John Il.
Lyons, John Roberts. +. Ii. Hutton.
Charles c. Sutton, Thomas A. Hope, John
G.. Gobble, John Shearer; Alternates, L.
G.. Keller. William q. Lowry. Z. ;. Miller.
X. b. Kreger. J. A. White, Milton White,
George NJ. Briggs.
Glade Spring District-Delegntes, David
c. Owens, George Graham, Joe \. Pickle.
C. ii. McClung; Alternates. w. b. Ernest,
W. G.. Kendrick, c. .. Snapp' George
Stuart.
North Fork Observation-Disclosures. @. A.
Nunlev. J. W. Tickle. w. Il. Mongle; Al
ternates, III. j. Kennedy, j. +. Butt, j. III.
Thomson.
Goodson District - Delegates, j. II.
Clarence. W. L. Cunningham, X. III. Pile;
Alternates, II. Pearson. G. g; Countiess.C.
L. Keller.
Saltville-Delegates w. b. Robertson,
NJ. w. Litton, ii. F.Henderson; Alternates,
Alex. Budell, I. IL. Mason, Sandy Ouch
anan.
Houston-Andrew Kelly. Robert Wright;
Alternates, Hon. James Grow, II. b. Pres
ton.
Kinderbrock Observation-Disclosures. Il. c.
Hamilton, j. w. Kaylor, W. ). Stickley;
Alternates, j. III. johnson, David Price, l..
=. Hendricks.
SOLID FOR BUCHANAN.
The delegates are not instructed, but are
solid for Buchanan.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
ResOlUed, That we. the Democrats of
Washington county, in convention assem-
bled. heartily endorse and support the
courage of our able representative, Hon.
j. A. Buchanan, in Congress, and especially
his forcible, eloquent. and complete de-
fence of Virginia and Virginians against
the unjust and false attacks of julius
Caesar Burrows, of Kalamazoo. LOUDLY
applauded.I
All the counties which have appointed
delegates up to this time are unanimous
for Buchanan. He will be renominated by
reclamation.