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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-11-07

Prof. Grimm. master of the Corvall is
Grange, attended meeting of Harmony
Gr"nge, Linn county, on November lst, and
addressed the council on the subject of agri-
culture in an interesting manner, says cor
respondent of the Albany Herald.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-11-07

WANTED.-To rent good house with
over six rooms F. T. Washburn
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
WITH A SOLID FRONT.

The State immigration bureau comes
out with an organization of ninety-two
counties and is getting thoroughly organ
lied for hard and efficient work for Kan
sas in the direction intended. The object
is to let the people of other states know of
the superior inducements of Kansas and
let them have chance to make intelli-
gent comparisons for their own good. The
secretary of the bureau reports that he has
a large correspondence with immigration
agents, who want to know the progress
made by the bureau in securing rates.
Many of them have families they want to
bring west and bring them into Kansas,
but they want an inducement by way OF
reduced rates. The information is that as
soon as favorable rates can be secured the
tide of immigration would start imme
diately for the broad state of Kansas.
The executive committee is becoming
somewhat impatient over the question of
rates They are ready to appear before
the Trans-Missouri Passenger association
now. The association will not meet for
nine or ten days yet and they look upon it
as just that much time lost. But when
the time comes there will be an enthu-
siastic and earnest delegation before the
association and the facts concerning the
bureau, its Importance and wants made
known. The letters received from the
members of the association relating to the
question are regarded as indicating that
the association will be inclined to give the
matter careful attention and no doubt
meet the Kansas bureau half way in the
very important work for the state.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
JUVENILE BURGLARS.

Last night Anderson's grocery store on
the corner of Douglas and Fourth avenue,
was burgiarized in most audacious man
ner by two boys, both under twelve years
of age. Thomas Laws, colored, and Ed
ward England. white, were the miscreants
and they successfully carried out DELHI
ate plan of robbery. Laws was arrested
at nine O'Clock on the street shortly after
the occurrence by Officer Taylor, but Eng
land was not found until near eleven by
Officers Burrows and Wood. He had
taken refuge in the house of boy ac-
qIaintance on Water street. England
says the original plan was to only take a
dollar or two, which might not be missed,
but Laws insisted upon acting the hog
and emptying the till containing S26 90
in cash and checks amounting TO up
wards Of $40 The boys went into the
store together and Laws asked for five
cents worth of molasses, Offering an old
fruit can to hold it. When Mr.. Anderson
went in the rear room to draw it Laws
went with him and stood between him and
the front. In the meantime England
reached over the counter and pulled out
the till making good his escape up Fourth
avenue before the proprietor came out into
the store again. Then Laws discovered
that he had no money and told Mr.. Ander-
son he would leave the molasses until he
could go home and get the nickle. That
was the last seen of the boys until they
were arrested by the police. They are
both previous offenders against the law,
bnt this is the most serious scrape they
have gotten into yet.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
W. c. T. L. NOTES,
To the Editor of the Eagle.

To the Editor Of the Eagle.
The regular meeting was held as usual
on Tuesday afternoon. Notwithstanding
the dreadful condition of the streets thir-
teen ladies were in attendance.
At tht conclusion of the gospel services
the reports of the superintendent of the
various lines of work were in order.
The presiding officer must have felt en-
couraged that the scientific temperance
instruction had fallen into the hands o. SO
efficient helper as Miss Stuckey.
We shall>expect, from resolution pass
ed to hear something of interest to the
young people along the line of temperance
work.
The superiuten dents of three other lines
of work being absent, Mrs. Mason, chair
man Of reading room literature, reported
that only few magazines had been or
dered but hoped before many days the full
number would be supplied. The library
chairman, Mrs. Payne, being absent, the
balance of the committee we're found to be
maturing plan by which it is hoped that
during February $50 of fresh books may
be added, soon to be followed by new
catalogue. This committee have already
during October, earned SO, thereby re-
placing large number OF WORKOUT VOL
umes.
The luncheon chairman, Mrs. Sarah
johnson, reported all but one OF the COM
mittee had been sick, but for the first time
in eighteen months that department was
in the hands of thoroughly competent
manager, who could be justly recon-
aended to the eating public.
lee work of the union which lies nearest
the hearts of all-the kindergarten-has
been sadly demoraliZed by whooping
cough amongst the tiny tots. The shrink
age from usual income will for December
be about $50 Now ii any generous literary
or musical society wishes to give "bene-
fit" for this lovely enterprise the commit
tee in charge will be greatly relieved.
The chairman of finance, Mrs. Taylor re-
sponded with the cheering word that by
timely assistance from several gentlemen
we'll wishers, sufficient funds were on hand
to meet all small bills and il was expected
more friends would be found soon to nelp
tide oyer until the government building
was completed, when we would hope to
again be self sustaining.
Mrs Trotter, who Is interesting the
young people of the different churches by
the Demorest medal contests, was well
come visitor.
The names of four prominent gentlemen,
mem bers of the Presbyterian church, had
been secured as honorary members. and
several more are expected to be handed in
next week.
Tuesday next is mothers meeting. and
il the suggestion given, that each member
bring with her a young mother, is carried
out most delightful meeting will be In
store for all who can make it convenient
to attend. WHITE RIBBoNER
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND,

Wednesday night, February 5, Rice's
Evangeline will appear at the Crawford
Grand opera house The history of this
elegant inimitable burlesque is interest
ing. Years ago Ed Rice, the manager of
many big theatrical venture. was clerk
in the employ of the Cunard Steamship
company, and he and Harvard student
named Cheever Goodwin were schums in
Boston. "He could make pen breathe"
says Rice, land I-pardon the vanity
could make piano talk. One night we
went to the Howard Athenaum to see
lydia Thompson and her British blondes.
After we left the theatre | said to my
friend: 'Cheever, we can get up a better
burlesque than that. Let US try II for fun. ,
We sat up till o'clock that morning. and
before we parted we had agreed to adopt
as our theme Longteliow's poem OF Evan
geliue.' We had no thought Of giving it a
pubic production. and 90 only worked on
il at odd intervals for one year. We used
the Papyrus club as the dog and tried
everything l composed and Good win wrote
upon the members. In that way | pre-
pared nearly eight hundred melodies all
OF which were wasted except q small pro-
portion, which eventually formed part OF
the bur!esques. For month before
"Evangeliae" was completed the members
of the Payprus club almost nightly sang
in chorus the song of six Miserable Ruff
mans, which afterwards became suc1 a
strong feature OF the cosmopolitan. Dur
ing all this time / was hard az work for
the Cunard company, and Goodwin, who
had meanwhile been graduated from Har-
ward, was performing his allotted tack on
the Boston Traveller. When friend sug-
gested a public production | found that
managers simply laughed at me. Finally,
in New YORK, Charles K. Thorne and his
son, Edwin F., who were managing Niblo's
Garden, and who were SO irnpecunious
that they we're ready TO jump at anything
agreed 10 bring out TIE burlesque II
would pay the salary Of William II. Crane
who was 10 play lie Blanc, the notary. Ia
July, 1874, ! had q two weeks vacation
from M steamship line duties, and during
that period "Evangeline" made its frsi
public appearance and did business OF
s. ,O00 Il met with such continued success
that resigned my position in Boston and
/ have been q theatrical manager from
that time until the present / cannot re-
frafn from adding that II = surprising how
many people of the stage who are hos
famous for their cisvernsss, had their first
opportunity IL my arss barlesque.-New
XlrL- y<rrtl
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
A LIVELY CROWD.

The knights of Pythias boys are much
pleased oyer the showing for good time
Wednesday evening with the Hutchinson
brothers Thirty-six called on Mr.. Reeves
yesterday and put their names down to
avail themselves of the trip over the Mis-
sovri Pacific special service leaving at $50
Wednesday evening and returning at 10
O'Clock Thursday morning. It is thought
at least fifty will compose the party, and
the boys smile deep in anticipation of a
good time. AT the meeting Of Warwick
lodge tomorrow night definite arrange
ments will be completed and the list of
those who can join the excursion be COM
nletAi.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
WHERE THEY COME FROM.

An effort was made to find the birth
places of the pupils of the public schools
on Kansas Day. The full statistics owing
to the brevity of time, cannot be given,
but a sufficient number has been reported
to make tolerably accurate statement of
the per cent of them born in Kansas and
elsewhere. Taking all the schools to-
gether the per cent of those born in Kan
sas is 4S, elsewhere 81 The per cent of
those who are natives of Kansas decreases
very materially in the Grammar and High
schools Those born in Kansas who have
reached the grammar grades are only %
per cent; those in the high school only II
per cent. At the close of the year full and
accurate statistics of the birth-places will
be given. Perhaps there will be found to
be no state in the United States showing
so widely distributed population as to
places of birth.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
METEOROLOGICAL SUMMARY.

During the month of January past the
rainfall was 2 IL inches.
There were rainy days. 8 cloudy days,
II partly cloudy and II cloudless days dur
ing the month.
The total movement of the wind was
$3.50; the prevailing direction being from
the north; the greatest velocity was 80
miles per hour from the north on the 18th.
The highest temperature was 20 degrees,
on the 30th, and the lowest zero. on the
10th. The mean temperature was IS de-
grees. The coolest day was 10 degrees, on
the Goth.
The highest barometer was 30,7GS, re-
duced to sea level on the 10th; the lowest
q, SIT, on the 10th, and the mean was 80. 20
inches.
The total fall of snow was 10 6,incbes;
inches fell on the 9th. As inches on the
18th, 35 inches on the 22d; the balance fall
ing on two other occasions.
The rainfall in January, 1889, was SO
inches. The mean temperature was 81 de-
OreeS.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02

In an article under this heading re-
cent number Of The North China Herald,
published at Shanghai, says: I'VE learn
from Picking that there is a feeling there
of great uneasiness As 10 the stability of
things In China. The young ernperor
and empress are believed 10 be urllucky.
as there has been nothing but disaster
since their Accession. There is no 10y
atty in China, in our scnse OF the word,
and there are great fears that troubie
will arise from the general distress inev-
liable IN tins coming winter. and that II
there were any men OF eninence who
saw any advantage TO be gained frusn
raising rebellion it wouid 90 hard with
the present dynasty. the n1isfortures
that have happened since the present
eInperor's accession have revived the dis
content that Was felt at tSe irregularify
of his succession. which found its ex-
preston at the time. as will DO reInern-
bered, ia the suicide Of one Of tina CEN
sors. We would earnestly impress upon
the naval autboritifs that no treaty port
in the empire ought TO be lcft without a
man-of-wsr this winter. There is no
special antpathy TO foreigners, bat their
safety may easily he involved in como
turnrIit that may arise from causes en-
tirely disconnected with their prsence.7
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
MEETING OF CITY TEACHERS.
The regular monthly meeting of the city
teachers was held Yesterday morning at 8

The regular monthly meeting of the city
teachers was held yesterday morning at 9
a. m. The opening exercises consisted OF
scripture reading and prayer by DR.. Stew
enson, and singing led by Professor
Young The roll call showed all but two
teachers present, who, by the way, we're
sick, and DR.. Stevenson expressed his
pleasure at again meeting the teachers in
the institute, and hoped they would all
derive profit from the meeting.
The first exercise of the institute con-
sisted of ten minutes talk by Prof. H.
S. McMichael, principal of the Emerson
school, on the subject of "How much the
teacher should help the pupil in the every
day work of the school," He COM
batted the idea SO frequently ad-
vanced that helping pupil tends
to weaken the pupils power of helping
himself. There is scarcely any limit to
the help which the teacher may afford the
pupil. The great majority of pupils Will
fail to accomplish anything without the
constant oversight and timely aid of the
teacher There are many difficulties in
every subject which the pupils unaided
powers are not able to master. Economy
should be reinforced by suggestions from
the teacher. Other things being equal,
that school in which the teacher does a
maximum of work is the school that will
do the greatest amount OF work for itself,
for the greatest incentive to industry on
the part of the pupil is industry on the
part of the teacher.
The ideas advanced by the speaker were
discussed by number of the other mem
beers. DR.. Stevenson supplemented the
discussion by some very valuable remarks
in which he especially emphasized the
Importance of training the pupils to
earnest, persistent efforts in their own
behalf.
Miss Dickinson, of the Carleton school,
read a paper on The teacher outside of
the school room" The paper abounded
in practical suggestions to teachers con-
corning their duties to themselves as in
dividuals and members of society The
true teacher will devote much of
her time to improvement along
the line of her work; but
she will not neglect to mingle in society,
as only in this way can she gain that
knowledge of human nature which is val
liable to her as an individual and necessary
to her as teacher. Exercise for the body,
good literature for the mind and cheer
full disposition at all times were recon-
mended as the teachers surest aids to sue
cess. DR.. Stevenson enforced the teach
ings of the paper by number of apt illus
trations.
After short recess the remainder of the
time was devoted to the consideration of
various questions arising in the daily work
of the school, Prof Young made some
explanations with reference to the subject
of music After q song the general meet
ing adjourned and short meetings of the
various grades were held.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
READY FOR BUSINESS.
The Real Estate Exchange Ready for ''Oners"
and "Wanrs''-Business to Commence
Tomorrow.

The Real Estate exchange directory held
meeting at p. N. yesterday with good
attendance and considerable routine work
was attended to. It was determined to
commence active business for which the
exchange was organized, tomorrow. At
1870 tomorrow at the exchange head
quarters the call OF ''offers" and wants"
will be commenced and continue for
half hour. This program will be followed
every day at that time when the real
estate men can come together and get
some idea of the business and get at 1t in
systematic way. Under the head OF
offers" anyone having property for sale
can list ii; put it On the books with
certain amount of information con-
corning it to be open to the mem
bers of tue exchange exclusively.
Under the head of wants" anyone
desiring property in any locality can make
it known, and in the event no property
listed suits him, the exchange will make
an effort to suit him. The half hour
spent each day for the purpose. it is
thought, will give an opportunity for ex-
pediting business in that line.
AT the meeting yesterday the president,
Mr.. j. o. Davidson, announced commit
tees as follows:
Finance committee-A. A. Hyde, A. w.
Oliver, Frank Williams.
judiciary committee-G. L. Rouse, l..
B. Terrell, John Kelly.
Advertising committee-E. I. Allen, w.
D. Mccormick, O. T. Simmons, A. NJ.
Wassam, w. A. Thomas.
Arbitration committee - 2. A. Rohr-
baugh, j. d. Hewitt, George Z. Campbell,
a. C. Niederlander, G. S. Miller.
Improvement committee-R. K. Woods,
\. F. Niederlander, Z. B. Ebert, p. Y.
Healy. H. w. Lewis.
The exchange has membership of fifty
of the leading real estate men of the city,
and the black board is full of names of APP
plcants which will so through the form
Of consideration to become members, as
prescribed by the bylaws. Any one own
ing real estate in the county can become
an associate member, but will not be al
lowed the freedom OF the books, including
listed property.
The exchange is now fully organized for
business. Its officers are as follows:
j. O. Davidson, president: n. T. Meier
landor, first vice president; p. a. Rohr-
third vice president; Robert K. Woods,
treasurer; G.. A. Warth, secretary.
Directory as follows: J. 0. Davidson,
president Citizens bank; n. +. Niederlan-
der, president Kansas Loan and Invest
ment company; r. NJ. Piatt, director of the
Wichita Savings bank; Robert X. Woods,
agent Peel Investment and Improvement
company; Frank Williams. capitalist; A
NJ. Wassam. real estate; E. L. Allen, real
estate; E. b Ebert, capitalist; S. Z. Hub
bard, real estate; l.. 3. Ferrell, real estate;
w. d Mccormick, real estate; n. A. Eng
lish, real estate; A. A Hyde, merchant; a.
w. Oliver, vice president Wichita National
bank: Geo. H. Blackwelder, first vice pres
ident board of trade.
A glance at the directory and officers by
any one knowing Wichita will show her
leading men represented, and will give
some idea Of the Importance of the asso-
citation.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
JMp.JFD on A PITCHFORK.

Yesterday Mr. George Funk, of Blue
Ball, O.. who is visiting his son-in-law,
Mr.. VIM. Nevins, living six miles north
west of this city, met with a serious yet
peculiar accident. The wagon had been
sent to the field after a small load of bay
and as it was returning Mr.. Funk was rid
ing on the top of the load. The mnles be-
came frightened at dog and shying TO
one side upset the load. A short pitch
fork that was on the hay fell and the tines
stuck in the ground leaving the fork
standing nearly upright. Mr.. Funk in
falling was nearly impaled on the hsndle
of the fork which struck him IN the side
and broke a rib. Although be is danger
ously hurt his physicians entertain strong
hope Of his recovery.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
LITTLE WORK BEING DONE.

The buildings and grounds committee of
the school board held meeting yesterday
and made an estimate of the work done on
the building being erected in the First
ward. The contractor in that ward has
been crowding the work more rapidly than
the others. AS soon as the cold wave had
passed over he resumed work as though
he would no doubt have the building COM
pleted before another cold snap made its
appearance. Work on the other buildings
has scarcely been resumed and is moving
along rather slowly.
The committee looked over some other
matters and had q considerable amount O.
rather important routine 10 pass upon.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
A Photograph Dance

Last evening the Carson whecirnen
gave a pbOnOgraph ball IN this city. a.
Ar1nory hall. Betvesn each dance Edi-
sons porfecscd pbonograph played de-
lightful melodieA The gues;s Of the club
were able to lissen 20 9chubcrt's sersnade
from Gilmore band, selectiar.s from tssa
popular operas by the First regiment
band In San Franeissco: piano solo by
Mrs. Louis Glass, San Frsnclsco, letter
from Thomas Edison ia London; lstser
from BiA Eye 10 the editor Of The Morn
ing Appeal; a recitation by George
Bromley. Of San Francisco, The VOICES
Of Cen Bo1lazger, l.. I. BarruIn, Prssi-
dent Iiarriaon. Levi y. Norton, Henry
Grady, Glzdstoas, ParDcn and Mfs.
LAngsry. A receiver was arranged over
the orchestra. and the rsussc Of TIA
dance. iEscinding the sbns5t Of the caller
and the shutting of fest, vns al fai,A-
fully recOrded--CersSn (.ScE) a@secisI
70 GBobe-DrEnocrLt
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
LEASE SIGNED.

The lease was closed yesterday for the
Garfield hall to be used for two years by
the Wichita light infantry as an armory.
The changes necessary 10 make the hall
entirely suitably for the purpose viii be
commenced in day or two and within 4
couple of weeks the hall will lie an armory
not equaled by any other in the state.
The members OF the company are very
much pleased Of securing the hall It's
location, size and the arrangement posi-
BILE commends it to them aud they hope to
get everything in readiness as soon SIS
ncssihle
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
PERSONALS.

G. o. Girty, of indianapolis, will Sunday
In the city.
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Fechheimer leaves today for
Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs George Strong are expected
home today.
Mr. S. S. Woodcock, Of Mulvane, is in
the city today.
Mr.. G. w. Bailey, of st. Louis, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. L. A. Cruger, of Oklahoma. was in
the city last night.
Mr.. NJ. E. Lane and wife, Of Kingman,
are at the Manhattan.
Mr.. S. Shaffer, of Arkansas City, was
in the city last night.
Mr.. F. L. Richter, of Kansas City. was
in the city yesterday.
Mr. Edgar Henderson, Of Kingman, was
in the city last night.
Mr. J. d. Robson, of st. Louis, will be
in the city for a few days.
Mr.. E. A. McLillan, of Fort Worth,
Texas, is in the city today.
Mesdames G. NJ. and j. L. Boyd leave to-
day for Denver on a visit.
Mr.. W r. Williams. of Chicago, will be
In the city for several days.
Mesdames w. d. Libby and W. D. Eos
ter, of kingman, are at the Carey.
Mr. G. NJ. Gill. of Chicago. has been in
the city for several days visiting friends.
DR.. J. II. Tilden leaves tomorrow for an
extended trip through Texas and the
south.
r. B. Shepard, of Anthony, spent yester-
day III the city looking after his business
interests.
Mr.. Savage, of Wellington. spent a few
hours in the city yesterday attending to
business matters.
Miss Viola Crothers, two weeks en- route
from Tocoma on account of snow block
ade, is at the Carey.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
FOR THE GOLD MEDAL.

Superintendent James f White an
nounces Thomas B. Laughln the winner
of the championship railway postal clerk
gold medal
Mr.. Laughlin is brother of Prof G. Fl.
Laughlin of the Garfield university. Mr..
Laughlin's long and successful expert
ence in the postal service fully entities
him to promotion. Mr.. Laughiin's friends
in Illinois are working for his appoint
ment as superintendent of the sixth 6i-
vision. If they fail in this. they will push
his claims tor some other equally good
position.