The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-07-07
been an actual resident of Oregon but

comparatively short time he Is cnarme ed
with the attractions of the state, places
high estimate upon her resources and
capabilities, and has enthusiastic faitl
IN the future prosperity OF the Pacific
coast in general. Mr.. Barrett has
travelled excessively in all lands as cor
respondent of the leading newspapers
of the United States. Previous sc
|quir emeIts which fitted him for such a
capacity ard the fund of information
gathered in his travels surely enao.e
him to make a wise choice of per
manent home, and to speak inteligently
on matters pertaining to the develop
ment of commonwealths. He is at
present associate editor of the Portland
Evening Telegram, AN enterprising and
ably edited journal which is taking ranl,
with the leading newspapers of the
coast. In his address on this occasion
the speaker did not follow the we'll
worn paths Of 4th-of-July oratory,
touching merely upon the leading
characters and most important events
in our country's history. He preferred
to discuss current matters and those
Immediately concerning US, and en-
deavored to awaken ii more enterpris-
ing and energetic spirit, urging that
we, as citizens of Oregon-as citizens
Iof Corvallis-blessed with our alvan-
tages, should forge ahead to CONNER
cial supremacy. The address was elo-
quent throughout and hell the pro-
found attention of the assemblage from
beginning to end. Mr.. Barrett's words
of cheer and sound advice will long be
remembered by the people Of tins CON-
munity, and when the railway facilities
no longer handicap III this vicinity the
Portland evening papers, we can safely
promise all adequate ''boom" in the bus
mess of the newspaper with which Mr..
Barrett is connected.
The grafton completed the exercises
of the forenoon, and the assemblaye
retired to luncheon.
AFTERNOON EXERCISES.
Promptly at / O'Clock the baby
show began at the court house grounds.
About fifteen cherubs, ranging from
one month to one year-old, W ere en-
tered in the contest. There is some
doubt as to the proprietv of contests Of
this nature because the distinguishing
marks of homliness are seldom devel-
oped to any degree i'll children of such
tender age, and the foundation for
Judgment as to their beauty is very
narrow indeed. The judges of this
contest, however, faced their task with
courage, and decided that Zettie, the
Z 7-months-old infant of Mr. and Mrs.
J. L. Underwood, was entitled to the
$40 prize.
The other exercises Of the afternoon
took place on Second street. The bi-
cycle race, one-fourth mile, two best
IN three, had three entries, namely,
Brady Burnett, Caleb Davis and Burt
Abgar. Burnett was an easy winner
N two straight heats, Davis second. As
here were number of bicyclists pres
mt who were not entitled to compete
or the committees prize, free Cor all
purse of $40 Was gotten
up by Conover & Ready, to enable
such persons to enter. A young man
lamed Woods, however, was the only
one who cared to compete with Bur
1ett and Davis. The race was sin
gle dash of one quarter Of mile, and
vas won by Burnett, Davis second.
In the boys foot-race, 100 yards, for
, purse of $5, the Woodses were de-
,idedly sin it," The entries were
Elsie Harris, Selma Woods, George
Woods, S. G. Woods. This was
,retty race and was won by George
Wo DDS.
A wave of excitement passed over
he crowd upon the first announcement
hat the creased pig would DE turned
oose. A throng of people hurriedly
gathered about an ordinary box which
Iad been placed in the street, and the
in one spot led others to
believe that fight was OH. The
was dispersed in a measure
md the pig was liberated from the
oox. A big fat man ut once threw
himself athwart the carcass of the little
,orker, and nobody anticipated that
more than ''grease spot" would be
eft of him, but contrary to expecta-
ions, the pig wormed himself to liberty
md the fat man was left with Il pound |
'r SO OF strong butter on his 4th of
July toggery. Another gentleman,
lamed Newland, was more successful,
md obtained a few pounds of fresh |
,ork in return for ruined suit of
lothes.
A tug of war contest for prize of
10 was next on the programme and
Vas won by the team whose members
'ere r. B. Biodgett, James Bryant,
V. III. Green, w. e. Allen, M. Allen,
Iadge Davis, J. E. Clark, E. w.
White, w. j, Hurlburt, James Will
anks.
There were entered for the 100 yard
Dot race tor men Will Rav, w. f.
leady, Ellsworth Cameron. Ray won
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