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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
mo. 30.
HE WAS LOST,

Last Monday evening as GAZETTE repors
ter, accompanied by his ''man Friday" was
slowly, bat surely, pioddiug his way homes
ward he was startled by hearing footsteps
approaching rapdly-not on an emnty
stomach, but from the rear; taking the
scilhe's face as a standpoint. After hasty
consultation with "Friday" halt was called
until the man, for such it turned out to be,
came up. He was, from all appearances,
80 or 10 years of age, out of breath, and Of
medium height. When within shaking
distance, malarialy speaking, he gasped.
is there hotel in this town. ''You bet
ye, came ont of the cavernous pie bin of
the scribe. ''Say, Johnny the reporters
name wasn't Johnny, and he Indignantly
! made that fact known, hut the stranger kept
| on. "What town is this?' Corvallis. ;"
''Well go darn me, is this Corvalis?" Az
ter being assured by Friday" that there
| could be no mistake, he continued: ''Hang
mel belong at the bay; l came over here
| with Charley Wynant; he stayed here and
| I went over to Albany. There got in with
| Landis, the barber-excuss me, but what
| track is this you cross below town. On
being Informed that it was the S. F.. he
remarked: "Well goI darn me, crossed
that track. As Was saying, got in with
L.ndis;iwe hired buggy and he brought
me to place called Granger, aud, as he said
it was only four miles to Corvallis, T"-bere
he broke off again, looked sheepishly around
and asked: "What time is it?" Again the
cavern dropped open, ''Ten o'clock" belched
forth, and it slowly closed again. ''It was
just sunset then," he said, "and gol darn me
I've been feeling around out here for an hour.
Well, as it was only four miles 1 concluded
to walk into town on the railroad track
I've been here thousand times, and l.
thought knew the place, but as soon as I
struck town I swore, 'by the stringancy iii
the money market, that this wasn't Corvali
lis. Johnny, which way is up, from here?'
A long, honY hand pointed skyward, and
the man looked happy once more. "Well
gol darn me if tell you my maine, for the
boys would have the laugh on me, and it
amt what its cracked up TO be to let them
get one on ye" The man with the pencil
acknowledged that it was ''rather binding
on the system" '1'm going to try to get
to hotel, and if don't get lost I'm going
home tomorrow. re took his bearings
thanked the reporter, tipped his hat to "Fri
day" and startei. muttering. ''Got lost
didn't ye MaiIey; gol darn ye."
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
PROF. HORNER'S VISIT EAST.

As related by himself, the story of his
visit to the worlds fair and the east
il one of intense interest He gives o.
glowing description of the many wonderful
things that he saw while there and draws
pictures of the display at which one might
look with astonishment. The arrangement
of that wonderful! show is 8, hoYei and
complete to the domestic eye that the term
ssadmiraton'' fails to convey the impression
made upon the sight'seer as he In turn be-
holds here and there the wonderous achieve
ments of man. The visitor who has been
a student of foreign and ancient habits and:
customs is carried rapidly through imagin-
ary scenes of his readings that recall many
vivid recollections of beauties beyond the
seas-frst in Spain then in Rome where
grandeur and glory were builded to the JOY
of mankind; then the wonders OF our own
rative land arise in their majestic spiendor
to outshine it all. The worlds fair ID an
undeubted success in every particular, un-~
less it be in a financial way, and the pro ="
fessor pronounces it the grandest school (
modern ages alike for the illiterate as for
the educated aud cultured tourist VIII"
chances to pass that way. He says, too.
that that great city on the lake itself ~
we'll worth trip from Oregon to see. His
His description of some Of those mammoth
structures, the Masonic temple, twenty one
stories high, auditorium, and many OF the
leading buildings Of that wonderful metrop-
! oils are magnificent to gaze upon. erlces
for accommodations are much more reason =
able than are to be expected-only the
most expensive hotels and lodging housea
| are advertised. The professor and wlfe had
| nicely furnished room On North Clark
street, a fashionable locality. with all mod
ern conveniences at the rate of $500 eacI
per week. While the times are stringent
and money tight with many OF our people,
a portion of the funds of those who can al"
ford could we'll be spent for trip to CHI"
eapo and the Columbian expositios:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
JEWISH NEW YEAR.
keeping.

Next Monday. September IL, is jewish
New Year. or ''Rosh Hashana, the first
day of the month of ''Tishree," in the lie.
brew calendar year of 1854. The holiday
festivities extend for two diys as generally
celebrated by this religious sect. and on the
thirteenth of the month occurs the Fast OF
Guedalyah, also generally observed in COM
memoration Of the death Of Gaedaiyah, the
head of the Jewish nation at the time OF
their dethronement from Jerusalem, and
who was on that day slain. MIR. Jake Blum
berg received new year token from his
mother in letter written at st. Petersburg,
Russia, Aug 10, which is of peculiar yet
pretty design, printed in gilt upon transpar-
ent material.
Stocks Cash Store and Blumberg's gro
cery will be closed ON Monday, next.
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CORVALLIS WILL LEAD.

During his visit to the worlds fair Prof.
French says he received many anxious in
quires concerning Oregon and her climate,
soil, products, etc. He reports that Man
ager H. r. Lewis, of Oregon's exhibit, is
kept quite busy in answering the numerous
questions about our fruit and explaining
our resources. His wife, who attends him.
through curiosity thought she would count
the number of times Mr.. Lewis went over
his story during an hours time and found
thirty.two to mis- credit. The professor
says that in all his journey he did not see
as much fruit as was to be seen between
Portland and Corvallis; neither was the
quality of what he saw to be compared with
the Oregon product. Surely speculative
eyes are looking northwestward, and of the
localities to be benefited by an increased
population this valley will reap the lions
share, and Corvallis and vicinity will get
the lion, all but the tail, for we've got the
best of it.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
SNEAK THIEVES AT WORK.

On Monday night while Mr.. w. E. Chan
dler, of Simpson, Huston & Co., was sound!
ly sleeping in one of the rooms on the ground
floor of Mr.. Simpsons residence some per-
son Tor thing) small in stature and devoid OF
principle quietly helped himself to pair OF
pantaloons and contents, the principal value
of which was purse containing about Slo
in cash. MIR. Chandler, as usual when he
retires, left the window hoisted and the thlef
thus had an easy job to secure his booty.
He was short thief but evidently had
long reach, and was Obliged to bring to his
assistance an inverted wash-tub, which with
a board placed on top he was enabled to
secure the objects of his search. Thus ele-
waited this midnight visitor had an easy job
and by the aid of long stick accomplished
his purpose without entering the room by
drawing the rocking chair noiselessly within
reach and appropr;ating its contents, includ-
ing few articles belonging to the lady OF
the house, who was absent. When poor
Chandler awoke and realized that the only
articles of clothing left him were his hat,
vest, shoes and stockings his plight was
pit,able, indeed, and as it was near the hour
to begin labor for the day he hardly knew
what to do. Even the unmentionable por-
tion of his wardrobe had disappeared and
were promiscuously strewn about the lawn
undisgulsed and subject to the gaze of the
numerous passers-by. Finally he hailed a
passing friend whom he informed of his con-
ditiou and was soon relieved by new sup
ply of wearing apparel.
Suspicion points very strongly to GER
tain individual now under police surveil-
ance for other petty thefts, and if caught
and convicted the penalty of his crime
should be made severe.
By way of warning The GAZETTE would
caution all its friends to be on their guard
for the visits of these insects of vice and
prepare to give them hot reception.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

N7OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN taxpayers of Benton county, Oregon,
that on September 25, 1898, the board of
equalization will attend at the office of the
county clerk of Benton county, Oregon, at
the courthouse in Corvallis, Oregon, and
publicly examine the assessment rolls. and
correct all errors in valuation. description or
qualities of lands, lots, or other property.
said board will continue in session for one
week. and if no errors are found, all assess.
ments will remain as entered upon the roll
and no corrections or alterations will be
made by the county court thereafter.
A, B. ALEXANDER,
Assessor for Benton Co., Oregon
Dated September 4th, 1898.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned has been duly ap-
nointed executor of the the last Will and
Testament of Eliza A. Starr, deceased, and
all persons having claims against said estate
are re Iuired to present the same with the
proper vouchers within six months from the
date of this notice, to the said executor at
his residence in Corvallis, Benton County,
State of Oregon.
Dated this Sth day of September, 1898.
S. l. SHEDD,
Executor of the Last Will and Testa-
ment of Eliza A. Starr, Deceased.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
TO IMPROVE THE MINE.

Sometime in Jure last party OF prospecs
ors were exploring the hills OF the OoaS'
range near Corvallis and discovered strons;
indications of valuable mineral matter IN
which some gold appeared. This NINE ,e
within twelve or fourteen miles of Corvallis
and if satisfactorily deseloped will no donlt
bo convincing proof that there is as mocis
mineral wealth underlying these parts az
is elsewhere on the coast. Mr. u. FL
WsssfalI, one of the discovererS, informs
TUE q .zrrrE that within few days the
necessary steps will be taken to deveiop
this mine, and should success attend theis
efforts Corvallis will be strictly IN 1T.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

In the county court of the state of Ore
gon, for Benton county.
Q In the matter Of the estate Notice to
of a:.
James Fl. Brown, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed administrative of
the estate of James III. Brown, deceased,
and all persons having claims against said
estate are required to present the same with
the proper vouchers, within six months
from the date of this notice. to the said ad
ministratrix, at the office of w. E. Yates In
Corvallis in said Benton county, Oregon.
Dated this 18th day,of August. 1893.
MARY E. SMITH,
Administrative of the estate of James Ii
Brown. deceased.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
A LACERATED HAND.

Last Tuesday as Wm. Boyce, OF Alsea.
was working about Porter & Bryan's thresh-
er near Nortons he met with severe accl-
dent, While the machine was in motion he
undertook to remove some straw from the
back of the cylinder and put his hand in too
far. when it was caught by the cylinder and
h.d,v lacerated. He came to town for sur.
pical treatment, and it was found necessary
to amputate the thumb of the left hand.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT RosEBURG. OREGON.
July 18th, 1893.

LAND OFFICE AT RosEBURG. OREGON,
July 18th, 1898. I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will b. made before the judge or county
clerk of Benton county, Oregon, at Corval-
lis. Oregon, on Saturday, September End.
1898, viz: Ransom Oakes. on homestead
entry No. 1926 for the nj of nw4 and lot
No. i, sec. 10, tip IA $. r. W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultlva.
t,op of. said land viz: Daniel E Peggs, of
Monroe. Benton Co., Oregon; A z. Starr,
of Monroe Benton TO. Oregon; GeOr1e A.
Waggoner, of Corvallis, Benton Co, Ore
gon; George E. Waggoner, OF Corvallis,
Benton Co., Oregon. JOHN Fl. SHUrE,
Register.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
OPENED THE SEWER.

At the instance of the city authorities Mr.
Gherber was engaged several days this week
opening a private sewer which runs from
near the intersection of Third and Adams
streets to connection, on Second street,
with city sewer. 1t had become ciogged
in number of places and was in bad con-
dition. It is hereafter to be left open sc
that any debris may be removed without
difficulty.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
CHANGE OF FIRM.

In future you must read and write IL IL Il :
Davis & Co, for change has been made m
the name Of the old business so well KNOW y
and conducted by z. Fl. Davis. Mr. =. a.
n,ris . brother Of The former propri etor, is'
now associated iii the business, and 7s
be ha, had several years experience, there
ia NO doubt but that the new change viii ! Q
beneficial to all interested. THE GAzETt ,
extends congratulations and wishes the new
firm of z. H. Davis B. Co. unmeasureans
SUCCESS.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

THE MAKERS of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy say: eff we can't cure your
Catarrh no matter what your case is,
We'll pay you $500 in cash. Now you
can see what is said of other remedies,
and decide which is most likely to cure
yos,. Costs only so cents.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
THE SUNDAY EXCURSION.

The excursion to the bay on Sunday was
fairly we'll patronized. and all who particI.
ted report most enjoyable time. The
weather was fair and many partook of the
pleasures OF a surf bath, while the excellent
music of the Marine band enlivened tle. oc-
casion with their enchanting strains. MIR.
Ro.ebrook, the cornet virtuoso par excel
lence, rendered the boys valued assistance,
and all were merry as marriages hell
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
ONLY.
LADIES TEA.

Is pleasant drink, which will be borne l'y the
stomach without nausea or @riling 1t acts thor
oughly on the liver. ki,inays ard rerr"d uctve or
xans A gentle physic, efficient diurerif and Is
most useful in scant or painful mensurat'1n. 1t
aids digestion and reduces corpuancy; clears E1e
COMPLEXION rendering it fair, and restoring the
natural tone of the skin, for it removes the bile
which, by accumulation, produces the sallow, mud
dy cemplexion, peculiar to the constpated state.
Gold nv all druupistS-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
HAVE IT.

The pubic demand through service when
travelling. 1t ia old fashioned to change
cars. On the through solid vestbuied trains
If the Chicago, Uri"n Pacific and North
western line, from or to Chicago. Omaha
and intermediate points. there is no Change.
This the finest and fastest road.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed as ,ignee Of the estate of J. Z: Mohr,
an insolvept debtor, and all persons holding
claims against the said j. c. Mchr, are
hereby notified to present the same to the
undersigned, at his Office III Corvallis. Ore
gon, duly verified. within three months
from the date hereof. w. S. HUfFoRD,
Julv 49, 1883. Assignee.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
4O.OllO.

l have forty Thousand three-foot boards
for sale at S4.OO per thousand, also cedar
posts at $4.OO per hundred. At Charles
Smiths ranch on Beaver creek, near Philo.
math. CHARLES SMITH.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
Ea5. 600 in Premiums.

Offered by Liggstt & Myers Tobacco Co.,
nf st. Louis, Mo. The one guessing near
est the number of people who '7ill attend
the Worlds fair gets S.. 600 90, the second
81 600 90. etc. Ten Starr tobacco tags en-.
title You to a guess. Ask your dealer for
particulars or send for circular.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
CHICAGO AND THE WORLDS FAIR

Send ten cents silver, or twelve cents in
stamps for a Handy Pocket Guide he
great exposition; gives informatl9n OF % value
Cab Fares, Restaurant Rates, etc. Describes
the hidden pitfalls for the unwary. and hints
how to the windy city will be sent by mail {,
post paid, on receipt of ten cents silver, or
tweve cents in stamps. Address
II, STAFFORD. PUBLISHER,
P.O. Box. 2264, New York, N. 7.
Please mention this paper.
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TO THE LADIES.

The attention of the ladies is called to
the fact that am prepared to do thorough
shampooing and stylish hair curling. Those
troubled with dandruf, hair falling out. or
hair not growing luxuriantly will please call
on Friday and Saturday of each week and
be benefited. MRS. NJ. Il. HUBBELL-
Next door to Second Hand Store.
s 25lm.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
FOR. SALE,

Ten acre orchard. including a variety of
large and small fruit, but mostly prunes.
Good 6-room h-use, barn, well, etc. on
premises. For particulars, enquire at this
office.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
Albany STEAM LAUNDRY.

Leave orders for work by this laundry
with John Lenger at Wells, Fargo's express
Office. Clothes will be called for on Tues
DAYS and delivered Fridays.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

Sick an1 Bilious Headaches. and Oh derange
rents of tho liver, stomach and bowels
Thsy're guaranteed TO give satisfaction, o.
your money is returned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

Realizing that times are not so good as
when they were better, w. Taylor has
made a cut of so per. cent ia rates for
backing boots. Five cents is now the
price. Stand near Moore and Taylor's
harher snop.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
FOR SALE.

Maud Hotfhan's piano for sale at a bargin.
Call at her mothers residence in Hoffman :
| addition.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
CANVASSERS.
REDUCTION OF so PER. CENT!

Canvassers wanted to sell Nursery Stock
CORVALLIS NURSERY Co.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

HOOPS PILLS may be had by mail for 2s
cents Of G. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08

THE GETTING IT DOWN
is bad enough, With the ordi-
nary pill. But the having il
down is worse. And, after
ell tie disturbance, there's
only q Etttlo temporary good.
From beginning to end, DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
better. They're the smallest
and easiest to take - tiny,
sugar coated granules that
any child is ready for. Then
they do their work SO easily
and so naturally that it lasts.
They absolutely and perman-
emily cure Constipation, In
d;oastjoa. Bilious Attacks,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1893-09-08
ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Please mention this paper.
The evening world., 1893-12-27
NOW OUR MONITOR.
Hurry Orders for the Mianto-
nomoh to Start.
Sealed Instructions as to Her
Destination.
The Monitor Supposed to BE Bound
for Rio.

Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardl. Com
mandant OF the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
received n despatch from Washington
this morning ordering the officers of the
United States monitor Miantomonoh to
prepare the vessel within t~wenty-four
hours for an ocean cruise. Sealed or
ders were also received by Capt. Wal
lace, of the monitor. in this mornings
mail.
Everybody at the Navy-Yard refuses
to say anything of the destination of the
monitor. II is said. however, that she is
bound for Rio. but will stop for a few
days at Trinidad. West indies. The MI
antomonoh cannot carry enough coal for
an oceai. cruise of more than two or
three days. She will probably stop dow
the coast and coal up before reaching
Trinidad.
The monitor will sail under the COM
mand OF Capt. Wallace with a compile
ment of $50 men. The officers of the
new monitor had hoped that they would
have been given Il chance 10 have the
disabled dynamo of the vessel repaired
before sailing orders were received.
There Is only one dynamo in good work.
ing order on board. They may have to
illuminate the vessel with oil before
reaching their destination. The Mianto-
romoh will probably leave the Navy
Yard at high water tomorrow.
The evening world., 1893-12-27
EXPERTS CUT BILLS.
Glazing 0vercharges by Brooklyn
Contractors for Court Work.
$26,096 Asked When S12.736
Would Be a Fair Price.
Figures Made Public That Will In
terest Taxpayers.

The scandal attending the cost of
r~emodelling the Fourth Precinct Station
House for Justice Haggerty's Police
Court, at Myrtle and Vanderbilt ave
nues received an airing this morning.
The report Of the experts appointed
by Mayor Body to reduce the alleged
overcharges in the contractors bills was
made pubic to-day when the Mayor and
Comptroller Corwin met as a commits
sion to legalize the bills.
The experts on the masonry, w. c.
Bush and p. j.. Carlir, find that John
McKeefry charged the city Of Brooklyn
SOLE for masonry work which should
have been done for $4,5O0, and then give
the contractor a fair profit.
Mr.. Bush. who was present when the
report was read, said that perhaps the
pun Or dMSSa slIsrs for opH eetr oe WopN. a rev
The experts reported that John Kelly''s
ought to be, In their Judgment, reduced
William Schwartzwaelder and Mr..
that thepriee of that furnished Justice
Hagerty'e Court .o, BY 60 John Mullen ought
ss.es7. and the reduction advocated was
John T. Moran's bill of sl,759.H for
stationary was reduced by the leBal eX-
perts, J. M Bullwinkle and James p.
Rapleyea. $3.50.
In speaking OF this bill the experts
say they found that envelopes delivered
were inferior to those charged in the bill.
as they were printed and not engrossed.
According to the report of all the ex-
perts, the proper cost of fitting up the
you'd you'd a be IL. 49, ( pFp @sl fe 'h the e0e eits Sas
charged $26, 096.
Messrs. Bush and Carlin also reported
hat the work called for by the plans
and specifications prepared for the con-
tractors of masonry and c%arpentering
worg was estimated to cost about 1000.
During the reading Of the reports,
tproperty-owncrS, and desired to have
Contractors Kelly n McKeefry sub
%poenaed.,
The Commission questioned his right
to be present. and he left the room to
60. he said, ito the courts. where he
would be heard"