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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

THE GENERAL AsSEMBLY.-The General
Assembly of the Presby church of the
United States of America met at Detroit,
Michigan yesterday. Some OF the most
important questions that have ever been be-
fore this assemby-the great question Of
revision of the confession of faith, and the
celebrated case of DR.. Bri ggs of Union
Theological Seminary, N. Y, will arise.
1t will be remembered that Rev. Geo. Gill
espie, of Newport, and J. H Wilson, of
Shis city, are members of this distinguished
body. Rev. Drs. Lanlon, Brown and
Boyd with Elders E. Quackenbush and
Warren of Portland are also i'll this assem-
bly,. very strong eff'rt is being male to
bring the assembly to Portland in 1892. 1t
it is successful, it will be a great event for
Oregon.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22
CITY ELECTION.

The annual city election for the phr-
pose electing responsible citizens to hll
the various offices necessary to run the
municipal affairs our city government
for the ensuing year was held last Mon
day. The weather was fine and the
day passed off without an exciting in,
cident worthy of mention. In fact It
was the most quiet city election held
in Corvallis for several years. The
principal fight was for mayor and
treasurer, the remaining salarled Of
ticers under the provisions of the new
city charter will be appointed by the
new council. This partially accounts
for the little interest taken III the
election and the small vote cas-, the
number being only 333, while last year
there were 643 votes cast or 80 more
than this year, nearly twice as many.
The new officers who will take their
seats are Mayor, John Burnett, Coun-
Gilman, Thomas Eslin, the remaining
officers were re elected. The follow
ing is the result of the count:
FOR MAYOR.
John Burnett 2O9 votes.
f. M. Johnson ia votes.
Burnett's majority 80.
FOR TREASURER.
Samuel Kitchens l69 votes.
A Cauthorn I62 votes.
Kitchens majority 7.
FOR COUNCILMAN 3RD WARD.
J. R. Bryson "a votes.
Is. l.. Shedd 70 votes.
Bryson's majority so.
In the First ward J. o. Wilson was
elected councilman without opposition,
as was also Thomas Eslin and B. r.
Job in the Second ward.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22
OREGON WEATHER BTREAU,

In corporation with U. s. Weather Bu-
reau, Central Office Portland, Oregon.
Crop Weather, Bulletin, No. 10. For week
ending, Saturday, May Is, 1891.
WESTERN OREGON WEATHER.
About normal temperature prevailed for
the week. There was an absence of ex-
tremely warm days, but the nights have
been warmer The night temperature has
more effect on general growth of vegetation
than tho day temperature. Warm nights
mean better and more sturdy growth.
There has been an absence of rainfall, ex-
cept very light shower ON the 18th. Fur
ther reports of the frost on the 7th, 9Th and
9th indicate, as remarked in last week bull
letin, little or no damage to vegetation.
The weather has been cloudy, with two or
more days almost cloudless. Generally
northerly winds prevailed.
CROPS.
The weather conditions have been most
favorable to the growth and yield of crops.
Late spring seeding ON low lands is prac-
tically finished. Fall wheat continues to
have good growth and color and some of it
is heading. The spring sown grain is gen
orally reported in a most promising cond-
tion. Unless unforeseen circumstances hap
pen, the Willamette valley will have the
largest cereal and fruit crop on record. In
Southern Oregon prospects are also most
fiattering, in sections of this latter district
showers would be of benefit. Some hay
has been already cut, and it yielded wei =
Hops are growing remarkably we'll and the
yards indicate good yields. Strawberries
are ripening in sections of Southern Oregon
and in western and central parts of Benton
county cherries are large as a full grown
pea Peaches are formed, apple calyx form
ing. The grass is good and everything is
favorable to all vegetation i'll western Ore
gon. B. S. PAGUE,
Observer U. S. Weather Bureau.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

EXCURSION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.-lt
would seem that the season for excursions
has opened in full blast. The children of
the public schools are to be given a chance
to spend day in the woods and mountains
at Loyns, next Saturday, May 23i. 1t will
be grand day for them too, for the fare for
the round trip has been placed so low that
all can 60. The train will leave the o. 2
deuot at Corvallis at 7:45 a. M. Fare to
Loyns and return so cents; small children
under 10 years of age 25 cents. One of the
features of the day which bids fair to be
quite interesting, will be a match game OF
base ball between the Corvallis and Albany
clubs
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22
Through the Weary Hours

Of many a night. made doubly long by it's
protracted agony, the rheumatic sufferer
tosses to and fro on his seepless couch,
vaimly praying for that rest which only
comes by fits and starts. His malady is
one which ordinary medicines too often fail
to relieve, but there is ample evidence to
prove that the efficient blood depurient,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, affords the
rheumatic reliable means of relief. Check
the malady in it's incipient stages, when the
first premonitory twinges come on, with this
agreeable medicine, and avoid years of tor
ture.- Whatever be the rationale of the ac-
tive influence of the Btters upon this
malady, certain it is that no evidence relat-
ing to it's effect is more direct and positive
than that which relates to its action in
cases. of rheumatism. Like all sterling
remedies, however, it deserves protracted,
systematic, systematic trial, and should not
be abandoned because not at once remedial.
1t is equally efficacious in dyspepsia, in
digestion and kindred diseases.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

For ALAsKA.-Bernard j. Bfether-
ton, collector for the alpine and zoolog
ical clubs of Portland, leaves for Alaska
for two years trip on May 30th. He
has presented the Agricultural college
with most of his collections of mounted
birds, animals, etc, and has offered
to collect natural history specimens for
the college on his Alaskan trip. The
college has also been presented with
an Indian skull by MIR. Harry Arnold,
a rufous backed humrning bird by
Miss Harris, and a. fine specimen OF
mole by Nat. H. Elliot.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

Hop LOUISE ON PLUM TREEs.-Specl-
mems of the genuine hop louise have
been found Oh leaves Of Goes Golden
Dfop Plum in Lane county, and very
numerously on foliage of small blue
plum, nanie unknown, and a so-called
Green Gage Plum, in Benton county.
These were all wingless forms. None
were found ON the hops May l4) as
might have been expected. 1t behoves
every hop grower to be on the alert
against these pests this year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

MEMORIAL SERVICES Memorial services
Presbyterian church. The members of the
G.. A. r. and Relief Corps will meet at
their hall at 10 o'clock Sunday Morning and
march in a body to the church where the
services will be conducted by Rev E. j.
Thompson assisted by the choir who have
prepared an excellent musical program ap-
propriate to the occasion.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that for the pur-
ppse of making an examination of all per-
sons who may offer themselves as candl-
dates for teachers Of the schools Of this
county, the county superintendent thereof
will hold public examination at the court
honse, Corvallis, beginning Wednesday
noon, May 27, 1891.
Dated this l4th day of May, 1891.
w L. YATES,
!. gcrSchool Sapt., Benton Co, Or.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

FOUNDRY LEAsED.-The foundry
belonging to the Belknap and Ker~
nedv estates in Corvallis, which has
been standing idle for SO long is to be
opened up and its machinery put in
motion. 1t has been leased to ?. Slate
pending the sale of the plant which
will probably take place about three
months hence. 1t is to be hoped that
in the future this valuable property
and machinery may be kept in opera
ton, as the output from such an es-
Enlistment ought to bring quite II
sum Of money to Corvallis each year
besides furnishing employment for
several mechanics.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

Rev. J. A. Hanna, of Gray's Har
Dor, formerly of this city, has gone to
Eugene city to reside permanently with
his daughter, Mrs. Humphrey. Mr..
Hanna has been quite fortunate in real
estate speculation on the Sound and
has accumulated enough of these
worldly goods to retire from active
business life.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22
CITY ORDERS.

Notice is hereby given that there is
money in the hands Of the treasurer to pay
all citv orders issued on or before March
lst, 1891, and interest will be stopped on
same after this date.
SAMUEL HTTC HENS.
Corvallis, Or, May II, 1891.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

For SALE.-Eight lots in block Is,
Jobs Addition, for $500. Address
"Owner" GAZETTE office, Corvallis,
Oregon.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

S. L. Kline is the sole agent for the
celebrated Bartlett Springs mineral
water, the curative powers of which
are widely known.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

For RENT.-A neat 5 room cottage
on line of street railway, 7th street, at
$40 per month. Inquire Of & N.
AYilklns.~
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22
BRIEF LOCALS


For trunks, valises and satchels go
to Nolan's.
A new line of Boys clothing just re-
received at Kline's. 2t.
A carload of Pearl oil, just received
at A. F. Hershner's.
Ice cream and strawberry festivals
are now in order.
Blue Label Pearl Oil $1.25 per can
at A. F. Hershner's.
The best assortment of hats in the
city at the New Era.
Buy your groceries of A. F. Hersh-
ner and save money.
Lime, cement, and plaster. whole
sale and retail at Kline's. At.
S.. N. Wilkins and family are visit
ing relatives in Roseburg.
Neckwear of all kinds at the New
Era, E. Bond, proprietor.
E. W. Achison & Co. are selling
monuments at Portland prices. If.
Social Session at Jobs Theatre May
%. Keep your eye on the date.
One hundred and fifty rolls of wall
paper, 1Oc roll, at Philip Weber's.
A fresh lot of peanut candy just
manufactured at Small & Sons. Try
it,
A river boat excursion is talked of.
Finer weather could not be had for
one.
No circus lemonade is served at
Small L. Sons. 1t is the genuine pure
truck
Anew invoice of wall paper, the lat
est designs and shadings, at Philip
Weber's.
If you Want monument see b. W..
Achisen & Co., of Albany, before pur-
chasing. tt.
The largest, most complete, and
hest assorted stock of groceries at A..
+. Hershner's.
Small Il Son have opened their ice
cream partors and are serving de-
licious article.
For bargains in monuments, head
stones, ETC., 60 to E. w. Achison & Co.,
Albany, Oregon. tt.
French cream candies in all the pop
ular forms and favorings, nuts, fruits,
cigars, ETC., at Small & Sons.
The hill sides and pasture lands in
the vicinity Of Corvallis will be red
with wild strawberries this year.
Ed. Quinn, who has been employee,
by J. D.aClark for the past three years
has gone to Albany to work at his trade
The Social Session Comedy Com
pany at Jobs Theatre next Wednes
day. Reserved seats at t. Graha ms
E. w. Achison & Go. are handling
New Westerley Granite. This is the
finest granite known for monuments
Ribbons, laces, silk mitts, lace cur
tains, and table linens of all kinds, al
the New Eta. Prices lower than the
lowest.
One hundred thousand dollars tc
loan on imb,oasd valley land. Appl,
to Geo. F. Eglln at the office of th'
land company, Corvallis.
The Social Session company carry
an orchestra of twenty -four pieces, the
prandest musical combination Of the
kind now on the coast.
The street>parade of the Social Ses
sion Company, headed by the famous
Black Hussar Band, for splendor, is ;
spectacle seldom equafed.
Geo. Waggoner returned from Al
extended visit to Baker City last Mon
day. He reports that prospects 70
that city look very encouraging.
Last Saturday several free and cas-
fights occurred in this city which re
suited in. some battered faces and in
creased the funds of the city treasur,
$40 worth.
E.W. Achison & Go. handle the cele
bYated Portland cement walls fo
cemetery lots. These walls can b
furnished at half the cost of any othe
and are far superior. tt.
Weber & Son" wish to inform tia
...li:> 4i.44 tl,a,r ora still Ii, the bus
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

READY FOR BUSINESS work
of fitting up the building formerly oc-
cupied by T. E. Cautllorn for R. M.
Wade Il Co.'S new stock of hardware
and agricultural implements, is COM
pleted. The goods are arriving and
representatives of the firm are busily
engaged In arranging them preparatory
to- opening the store the middle of next
week.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

The Ladies' Coffee Club Will hold
their annual election next Monday at
ternoon at p. M. The ladies of the
club are preparing to celebrate their
eight anniversary at Jobs Theatre on
the evening of May 29th. The ladies
of this organization deserve much credit
for their perseverance. We believe
we are correct in making the assertion
that, Of all the ladies coffee clubs or
ganized in the various cities through
out the Willamette valley eight years
ago the Corvallis club is the only one
in existence to-day.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

ExCURsION.-A river excursion Will
be given on the steamer VIM. nj.
Hoag next Saturday by the ladies' aid
society of the Christian church of indie
p endence to Smiths grove about two
miles above this city. The Monmouth
band will furnish music for the party.
On their return trip the excursionlsts
will make stops of one hour at Cor
Wallis and Albany.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

Roseburg has now free delivery
mail service. An act of congress has
made it an experimental delivery e.
fee. and it found practical in towns
that size, the system will probably be
put into every town of 2e0o inhabl-
tants in the United States.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-22

The Albany Democrat says man
going by the name of Charles John
son. who claims TO be a member of the
c.. A. r. and who has been receiving
charities from the order got on drunk
recently and was ordered to leave town,
failing to do so he was locked up IN
the CITY cooler. s.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
DAVID MEEKER.s DEATH.
Decease of Prominent Pioneer o,
California.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-David Meeker, q pio-
neer OF California, died at his residence today
from apoplexy. Mr.. Meeker came to California
In 1850. On September 1st OF that
year he arrived i'll Sacramento, and at
once engaged in mercantile pursuits
In 1857 and 1858 he was the junior member of
the firm OF Stanford Bros. d. Meeker He then
engaged in the general merchandise business in
Sacramento, of which Senator Leland Stan
ford was a member. In 1852 Mr.. Meeker re-
moved to this city and entered the hardwood
lumber trade and built up large and extensive
business.
During the war period, when the sympathies
of many of the leaders of the state were with
the Confederacy, Mr.. Meeker was a staunch and
outspoken Union man. He took an active part
in public affairs at the time, and literally sup
ported with money and his influence the Union
cause. In 1871 and 1872 he served In the state
assembly.
The deceased was at one time president of the
Society of Territorial Pioneers. He was q prom
nent Odd Fellow. Funeral services win be held
At Calvary church Tuesday afternoon. The de
ceased leaves an aged and invalid wife, daugh-
ter, Mrs c. N oakeley, now visiting in British
Columbia, and two sons, Henry H., in business
in Seattle, and David, clerk i'll the United States
mint in this city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
Freight Engine Dashed Swiftly
Across in Safety.
THE HALcYoN's CARGO OF OPIUM
Champion of Jackson Stabbed by a
Corbett Convict.
Victim May Die-Man Shot at From Am
bush by Baseball Enemy-Death of
a California Pioneer, Well Known
On the Pacific Coast.

PORTLAND, May A-The east-bound
freight train on the Union Pacific was
wrecked and six cars burned at the bridge
near Viento, few miles west of Hood
river last night.
As the train came around the curve the
engineer saw that the trestle was on FIRE.
he was so close to the burning portion
that 1t was useless to attempt to stop the
train. so he threw the throttle wide open
and dashed swiftly ahead. The tracks
swayed and rocked with the weight of the
engine, but it crossed in safety, as did an
empty car or two behind it. Following
these were twelve cars loaded with stone.
Under these the trestle went down and
continued to burn until some 800 feet of it
was consumed with the cars upon it. The
passengers were transferred to the boat at
The Dalles and arrived here today. The
trestle was repaired today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
FIGHT OVER PUGILIsTs' MERITS.
jackson Champion Stabbed by q Cor
bett Convict.

SAN RAFAEL, Cal, May 24-In a quarrel at
San Quentin prison yesterday, one Vernon. a
negro convict was seriously stabbed by white
prisoner named Ed Williams. At the time of
the affray the two men were in the
yard, before going into the jute mill
to work on the night shift. They
were disputing as to the different
merits of Pugilists corbett and Jackson, when
words waxed hotter, and Williams drew a case
knife, which he had obtained from the dining
room, having previously sharpened it, and
plunged the blade into the left side of the
negro piercing his body just below the ribs.
The combatants were then separated and the
wounded man conveyed to the prison hospital,
where he is resting quietly at present.
The attending physician cannot say anything
definitely as to the result of the wound, but con-
siders it dangerous and the mans recovery
doubtful
Prison officials were very reticent concerning
the affair and were rather reluctant in giving in
formation. Williams is said to have been before
q very quiet person, and his action has occa-
stoned considerable surprise. He had only
eleven days more to serve. He was convicted of
burglary in the second degree at San Francisco
and sentenced to three years imprisonment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
FOR FREE SILVER COINAGE.
Extreme Western Men Carry the Denver
Convention bv Storm

DENVER May 24.-The Trsns-Mississippi con-
gress voted for the coinage of American silver
and then adjourned, to meet at Omaha next Oc-
to6er. The extreme Western delegation carried
the convention by storm, and the agricultural
states had only feeble hearing. Hence, the re-
suit OF the Omaha meeting remains problemati.
cal. That convention will adopt resolutions
to be submitted to the national congress
There is possibility of a more complete repre-
sentation from delegates who were this week in
Cincinnati. The silver resolutions nav be
amended to provide for the coinage OF American
silver only. The closeness of the vote before
adjournment demonstrates that the silver men
over-rated their strength, although Iowa, Louis
lana, Kansas, Nebraska and Arkansas were not
In the convention. The vote was So to So in
favor of unlimited free coinage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25

secretary Tracy's attention was called tonight
70 aispaicnes from San Francisco reiterating the
aaemen' heretofore made that an agree
ment had been entered into between the
inshrgent party and the United states govern
meut TOT peaceful surrender OF the Itata. The
seefetary, however. refused TO discuss the ques-
TON, merely saying he had nothing to say about
tne riatter Inquiry of the state department off,
cisAs tonight regarding the alleged arrangement
aoose referred to elcits the reply that so far as
.hes are aware no such agreement has been en-
tered into. The Mexican government states
tnat noreinforcements no have been sent TO Aca-
puieo, a. the garrison Is sufficiently strong TO
prevent the Esmeralda from landing or taking
coal forcibly
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
SHOT AT FROM AMBUSH.
Supposed to Be the Outgrowth of n Base
ball Quarrel.

JACKSON, Cal, May 24.-virgilis Belluomino
was riding to town this morning when he was
shot at from ambush half mile from town, the
shooter being concealed by brush along the
road. The weapon was loaded with coarse bird
shot. Several shot struck Belluomino in the
head and leg, producing flesh wounds. Most of
the charge took effect in the horses shoulder
and neck.
The affair is supposed 70 De the outgto"th OF
onarrel on the baseball game ground between
Belluomino and Badarraca, when the latter was
struck over the head with baseball bat. Badar-
raca is believed to be the shooter In this case.
The sherif's posse is now ont after him. He is
a desperate young fellow, and has changed his
shotgun for Winchester rifle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
WAITING TO sMUGGLE OPIUM.
The Halcyon Hovering on the British
Columbia Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, May A.-W. w. Whaiey, one
OF the owners of the famous sloop Halcyon, re-
ported to be now lying off the coast of British
Columbia, arrived in this city week ago
whaley was with the Haloyon on its
trip to China and Japan. He left
the Halcyon in Honolulu recently and
came here on the Aus ralia. He was seen by a
reporter, but positively refused to answer any
questions as to the movements of the Halcyon
or as to the disposition made of the opium
which it has been reported she was carrying
A dispatch recently received from Port Town
send stated that boat had landed the opium
which she brought from Hong Kong at Homo
lulu, but from the fact that she is known TO be
lowering on the coast of British Columbia 1t is
surmised that she discharged portion OF her
opium only at the island and is waiting for a
favorable opportunity to smuggle the remain
der into the United states.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
NO PEACEFUL SURRENDER.
State Department Oficials Know of No
such Agreement.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 2L-Secretary Tracy
said tonight that the navy department had not
received any news today of the cruiser Charles
ton, which is in pursuit of the Itata This is
the seventh day since any word has been re-
ceived by the department direct from the COM
msnder OF the Charleston. The secretary is
of the opinion that the vessel will De heard from
next at Callao, Peru. for he believes that had
she intended TO run in at Panama, the place
which iswas expected she would touch, she
would have been heard of before this time
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-25
FLEEING BEFoRI FLA ME-.
Excur,ionists Driven Eefcre . Hot
Prairie Fire.

cHIc.Go, May 2A-Between 1900 anf 5000
excursbnists from this cit! who went to
Cslume Heights in special ain this after
noon u look st suburban L - We COM
PEELED to run for their Ives fo7e
prairie fire which formed shee Of nan Ran
I,iIe vide Men. women and lilo ren ostled
each otter in their wild fight. foFt ins y the
grass had been cut in the uorther ps = q the
FIRE. running out of fuel, abated b 1rslti .sched
neighb.ring houses. Two po sfs we're
burned fighting the flames = tE.e wing
matches in dead prairie grass eas4se, tns nre-