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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
A LESSON IN RAILROADING.
CORVALLIS. Feb. 27. 1894.

CohSALIlS, reD. II, 1881.
The people of this community have been
given some splendid lessons in rairoading
the past year, by one who intimates, and
would have us believe he is one of the
brightest railroad men in the world. But
what has been the effect of his teachings?
He has taught all those who are interested
in the successful operation and final com.
pletion of the Oregon Pacific railroad-an
enterprise of vast Importance, not only to
Albany, Corvallis and Yaquina, but to the
entire state of Oregon-that it was an act of
the greatest folly to appoint this "expert"
to a position in which he was enabled to
make it cost, not only the employees, but
the public and the bondholders so dearly.
Just note the conduct of this individual
from the very moment of his arrival in this
community. Was not his first act the get
ting rid of Mr.. Pettibone, Ia genuine rail
road man who came here about the same
time as himself), from the position of super
intendent Immediately after his Mr.. Petit
bone's) appointment, for the reason that he
saw he could not use him as a mere tool :?
Did he not attempt to use as tools several
thoroughly competent men who had been Ill
the employ of the o. P. company for years
and who possessed too much manhood to
stoop to the work they were required to do
in order to retain their positions under this
"expert ?" and did he not do a great many
things besides (too numerous to mention)
sExrh;fao roi1road or,
would think for a moment of doing? Did
not this 'expert," whenever a small idea
was born OF his fresh young brain, rush off
to the newspapers and advertise to the
world, the wonderful things he was going
to perform, and is it not fact that the re-
suit was nothing but the foolish and extra
VACANT expenditure of money which should
have been applied in payment of labor and
material claims? Does not everyone along
the line of the o. P. R. r. know the deplor-
able condition in which the present manage
ment found the road, and is it not doing it's
work admirable now notwithstanding the
state of almost utter ruin from which it has
been rescued? Did not this "expert" rail
road man make an eloquent pen picture OF
the Oregon Pacific enterprise, past, present,
and future, and have it published in pamyh.
let form (l07 pages) for the enlightenment OF
his particular friends among the bondhold-
ers, every page of which should blush for
the blunders and misstatements with which
it is crowded, and has he not the knack OF
crediting other people with his own blund-
ers? Was this one of the duties he was ex-
pected to perform when he was appointed
to administer the affairs of the property in
the interest of 'sall" and not in the interest
of any particular creditor or faction?
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
COLLEGE NOTES.
rev. Clapp visited the school Tuesday.

Rev. Clapp visited the school Tuesday.
Although football is the leading sport at
present, baseball has not been forgotten.
Quite an exciting game was played We'd
nesday afternoon.
The second year agricultural students
have challenged those of the second year
mechanical course to play football. This
challenge, of course, has been accepted and
if the weather is not too bad a game will
be played ON the 10th.
The faculty has decided that at the next
contest not more than two persons who
have ever represented the society before
will be allowed to perform. This ruling
was made in order to give all chance and
to place the societies on a more equal foot
ing.
The second year chemistry class will fin.
1sh that study this month. The boys of
that class will then have six weeks study in
organic chemistry.
Drill will begin today. Two rooms in
the mechanical building will be used for
that purpose until the weather is more fa-
vorable.
College football colors still fly high.
Monday morning Pres Bloss dismissed
school about 10 minutes early, SO that the
students would have time to 60 to the train
Iomeet the f6tball team.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
500 REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all it's stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires
constitution treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucuous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, o.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
DIED..

HAND4.-After an illness of nearly four
weeks Mrs. A. K. Handy died ON Thurs.
day morning few minutes before 8
O'Clock: Her age was 81 years, ii months
and days.
Although Mrs. Handy has been a resident
of this city not quite two years, yet she had
endeared herself to a large circle of friends
who deeply mourn her death. Early in life
she became member of the Presbyterian
church and was ever loyal and true christ.
tian, loving and devoted mother, a faithful
and noble wife. She leaves husband and
family of four children bereft of their best
earthly friend. They have the sympathy of
the entire community. Her funeral will
occur at the Presbyterian church this after.
noon at 200 o'clock, and Ter remains will
be inferred in Crystal Lake cemetery.
HOGUE.-Mrs. Sarah Hogue at the age of
76 years, entered into rest March lst 1894.
She was the widow of Rev. J. NJ Hogue,
who died in this city April s, 1891, and
mother of c. C. Hogue esq, well known in
this community. Mr.. and Mrs. sHogue were
pioneer Presbyterians. She early became a
communicate of the Presbyterian church,
aud in its fellowship she walked faithfully
and to its interests she was devoted until
the day of her DEATH She was woman of
marked individuality, possessed of a vigor.
GUS mind. with clear and strong convictions
and courageous spirit. Her disposition was
cheerful and buoyant, her friendship warm
and loyal. She was beloved by ALL Her
life was one of great usefulness, and she has
gone to wear the crown of life eternal gwen
to the faithful.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

Daniel S. Adams and family consisting of
wife and daughter, Miss Grace, and Mr..
Newton Adams and family, all of Wash.
burn, ILL.,, arrived in Corvallis on Friday
last and will make this their future home,
Mr.. Adams reports that even in prosperous.
Illinois the people are enjoying those good
old democratic times that were fpromised a
year ago when that "change" was voted
for and intimates that this "change" busi-
ness is growing to be quite a serious mat
ter with many who have debts to pay. Mr..
Adams is in favor of turning the rascals
ort"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
TO AID THE SETTLER.

Senator Do lph has secured a report from
tn e senate conami ttee on public lands upon
his bill to repay to settlers within the for
feite ID land grants who paid $3.50 per acre
for ttreir lands return of $l.25 per acre of
all m, mey so paid. Settlers were compelled
to pay this money because the lands We're
within the railroad land grants, and con
eress. In it's wisdom of many years ago,
though that lands where settlers could only
take ey, ry other seet20n were more valuable
than VIII ere they could take all the lands,
and when; they proved up on their claims
they paid $3.50 per acre for them. This
matter has. been before congress some time,
and in nea rly every session Senator Dolph
has secured a favorable report upon his bill.
The bill pa ssed once by a strict party vote.
The present bill would not have been re-
ported from the committee on public lands
had not one of the popullst members of the
committee voted with senator Dolph and
the other republicans, and given them a
bare majority 1t may be that the popu-
lists will vote for Senator Dolph's bill in
the senate, but that will not give him ma
jority; and as il is pretty certain that every
democrat will vote against the bill it will be
defeated. The bill is approved by the dem
ocratic secretary of the interior and the
commissioner of the general land office. 1t
was also proven by their republican pred
ecessors. Commissioner Lamoreux esti-
mates that the repayment of this money
would necessitate an appropriation of ST.
500 OOO
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

Persons who are subject to attacks of bill.
lious collie can almost invariably tell, by
their feelings, when to expect an attack.
If Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
symptoms appear, they can ward off the
disease. Such persons should always keep
the Remedy at hand, ready for immediate
nse when needed. Two or three doses of it
at the right time will save them much suf-
fering For sale by Graham & Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
The more Chamberlin's Cough Remed

The more Chamberlin's Cough Remedy is
used the better it Is liked. We know of no
other remedy that always gives satisfaction.
1t is good when you first catch cold.
1t is good when your cough is seated
and your lungs are sore. 1t is good
in any kind of cough. We have
sold twenty-five dozen of it and every bot.
tie has given satisfaction. Stedman &
Friedman, druggists, Minnesota Lake,
MINI. so cent bottles for sale by Graham
& Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
FONG SING.

Fong Sing, he heap good Chinaman.
He do good laundry work alice same
stleam laundry at his place of business
on Second stleet, opposite Welker's
furniture store, where he has trained
corps of assistants. Fong Sing has been
a resident of America nearly thirty years
and has never sent a dollar back to
China. He is thoroughly Americanized
and invites you to give him a share of
your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

Superintendent Pratt of the city schools.
has inaugurated a plan of paying premiums
upon punctuality in attendance, or in other
words, the room in which no tardiness occurs
during a month is entitled to half holiday,
and three of the eight departments enjoyed
that privilege last month. A good scheme.
Our schools are doing as good work as any
in the state and it is doubtful if any of the
departments could be improved.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
AN.UNSEEN ENEMY

pore dreaded than an open and
I one. That subtle and lurking foe,
hnder the generic name of malaria
manifests itself, when it clutches us in its
tenacious grasp, in the various forms OF
chills and fever, bilious remittent, dumb
ague or ague cake, can only be effectually
g1n&led against by fortifying the system
against its insidious attacks with Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters, a thorough anti
dote to the poison Of miasma in the sys-
tenn, and safeguard against it thoroughly
to be relied upon. In the event of ma
larious attack, avoid poisoning your sys-
tenn with quinine, and use instead this
wholesome remedy, unobjectionable in
taste and far more efficacious than any drug.
Use the Bitters for dyspepsia, billiousness,
constipation, kidney complaints and rheu-
matism.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

My wife was confined 10 her bed for over
two months with a very severe attack of
rheumatism. We could get nothing that
would afford her any relief and as a last re-
sort gave Chamberlain's Pain Balm trial.
To our great surprise she began to improve
after the first application, and by using it
regularly she was soon able to get up and
attend to her house work. E. HI. johnson,
of c. j. Knutton & Co., Kensington, MIMI
so cent bottles for sale by Graham 4 Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
EASTER CARDS AND BOOKLETS.

The observance of Easter, which this
year comes early, March 25th, seems to be
growing more popular year by year with
all protestant denominations. The makers
of booklets and cards for gifts at the Easter
season report their sales largely increased
year. Messrs. Conover & Kitson, of
LIS GAZETTE STATIONERY STORE, have al.
Ready received an advance line of samples
and Sunday school teachers and others in
terested are cordially invited to call and in
spect them These cards are of the same
styles as those beautiful Christmas cards
that SO well pleased the purchasers during
the holiday season. In addition to these
they also have fine line of home made Or
egon souvenir cards made to order for
Easter use, and ornamented with native
flowers, moss and grasses. These are very
fine and should meet with ready sale.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

Following is the list of letters remaining
in the Corvallis postoffice, unclaimed Feb.
%, 1854. When calling for same, please
say advertised"
Mrs Mary w. Brown w. Allen Booth
Il. l.. Moore Miss Lizzie Bud
Isaac Smith A. Weshlake
A. N. Wise j. w. Walters
c. E. Moor, 2. M.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

Athenian hair tonic will cure that itch
ing and keep the scalp clear of dandruf.
Try bottle and if not perfectly satisfac-
tory, money cheerfully refunded. 5Oc.,
75c. and $l.0O bottles. Nelson Bros. solo
agents, Occidental shaving parlors.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

nation or liberation, bearing down
sensations and kindred ailments, If it
ever fails to benefit or cure, you have
your money back.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

There has been added to the well kept
quarters of the Marine band in the hall
furnished them by the city, an elegant oak
and redwood cabinet, suitable for their
extensive library of music, the gift of Mr..
Fred Oberer, Of the River Front planning
mills.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
THE WA 2 OUT

L III W n w L
Of woman's troubles is
with Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
Safely and certainly, ev-
cry delicate weakness,
arrangement, and dis
ease peculiar to the sex
is permanently cured.
Out of all the medi-
cines for women, the
" "Favorite Prescription :"
is the only one that's
guaranteed to do what is
claimed for it. In all
d" female complaints "
and Irregularities, peri
odical pains, displace-
ments. internal inf1arn-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
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, 1894-03-02

So certain to cure euery case Of Catarrh is
Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy that its proprie-
tors make you this offer: If you can't be
cured, permanently, we'll pay you $500 cash."
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
CLEARANCE SALE.

For the next thirty days we will have
clearance sale on all holiday goods and
rugs. Z. WELLER & Co.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

Nelson Brothers, of the Occidental shaw
ing parlors, are doing tirst-class work and
their trade is thereby increasing every day.
Baths in connection with the shop.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
l6O WORLDS FAIR PHOTOS FOR ST..

These beautiful pictures are now ready
for delivery in ten complete parts-l6
pictures comprising each part-and the
whole set can be secured by the payment of
one dollar. sent to Geo. H. Heafford, gen
eral passenger agent Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway, Chicago, Ill.,, and the
portfolio of pictures will be sent, free of ex.
pense, by mail to subscribers Remit
tances should be made by draft, money
order or registered letter.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
NOTICE OF FIREMEN's ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given to the legal voters
of the Corvallis fire department that the
annual election for chief engineer and assis-
tant engineer will be held at Firemen's hall
Saturday, March 10, 1894. Polls will be
opened at o'clock p. M, and closed at 7
o'clock p. m.
J. VIM WILL, President.
Per o. C. McLagan.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
EACH HAD THE PASSWORD.

There is an item afoat to the effect that
in !, nei snboring town is ledge OF the Far
mers Alliance which meets Monday nig hts.
There is only one lodge room in the town,
and Tuesday nights it is occupied by Knights
of Pythias. The president of one of the
sub alliaces came to town Tuesday, and see.
ing light in the lodge room, concluded he
would 90 over there. He gave the proper
knock at the outer door. The wicket was
raised and an ear placed to hear the pass
word. 81 plow. l hoe, spade" whispered
the alliance man. The ear was replaced
with an eye, and in turn it gave place ts a
mouth, which whispered in reply, ''The
HI you do and the wicket dropped with
bang. The indignant farmer shortly after
met "brother" to whom he told his tale of
Woe "Why, dod durn it.. was the sharp
comment of the brother. "Them's Knights
of Pythias and you've give 'em our pass
word, "Dogged if I amt" was the re
ponse, 'but (brightening up) durn 'em I've
got theirs.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

A. F. Peterson,
o. G. McLagan,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

President J. NJ. Bloss will go to Astoria
next week and while there will delive three
lectures in the university extension.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
LETTER LIST.

s9Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
THE JUNE ELECTION.

members of the 54th congress will be
elected. The legislature, which elects my
successor in the senate, is to be chosen
The election will have great influence
upon the fall elections. Its influence will
be far-reaching. Should the Wilson BILL in
its present or modified form, pass the
senate, the injury it will work to the coun-
try cannot be remedled until the epublicans
again control the United States senate.
The matter of the next election of United
States senator in Oregon is of far more i'm
portance than a question between iudividu
ais or even parties. The political complex.
ion-ot the United States senate for years
may depend upon it, as well as the time
which must elapse before the country
can be relieved from the disastrous conse.
quences of unwise legislation by the present
democratic majority in congress. Every in
terest of the people of Oregon, the material
prosperity of every man, woman and child
in the state is at stake in the approaching
political contest. I am glad the conveu-
tions will be held early, atfording time for
the fullest discussions of all the questions at
issue, believing that the past history of the
republican party, its present purposes and
the purposes and principles of the demo.
cratic party, as well as the present most un-
satisfactory condition of the business of the
country will, if thoroughly discussed, prove
that the return of prosperity, the revival of
business, the employment of labor and the
happiness of the people can only be secured
by the return to power of the republican
party and the maintenance of the protec-
tive policy.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02

dustry-has proven disastrous to the busl-
ness industries and the finances of the
country. Scarcely had the news of the
democratic victory at the last presidential
election been flashed upon the wings of
lightning to the remote corners of the un-
ion, where there appeared in the clear sky
of our prosperity signs of coming storm,
which spread with amazing rapidity, until
clouds of blackest hue, portendmg dire
disaster, obscured the whole national hori-
zon. The shrewd managers of great indus
tries began at once to shorten sail and pre-
pare for the coming storm. Operations
were curtailed, collections were forced and
every unnecessary expenditure avoided.
With the prospect of free raw material,
purchases were made only for present needs.
The importer, foreseeing that goods admit
ted free of duty would come into competi--
tion with his purchases OF foreign goods,
countermanded his orders, and diminished
his importations. The wholesale merchant
for self.protection, forced collections, which
resulted in similar action by retail dealers.
Projected enterprises were abandoned. The
whole business of the country was brought
to standstill. The stagnation of business
and the unusual demand for money caused
the suspension and failure Of banks The
business of the railroads was decreased,
until many of them passed into the hands of
receivers. Money was withheld from haz-
ardous enterprises, and thousands of labor
srs were thrown ont of employment. Des-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-08-31
LITTLE BLAINE.

Some newspaper correspondents
Introduce their letters by saying
"ncws is scarce, that is not my
plan. II the readers of the NEWS
believe that we nave nothing new
to tell read this and be convinced
that all we say Is new. II anybody
does not want to get the news from
our section well boiled down, spiced
and pcppcred with truth, wait un-
It'll we head a letter "news scarce,
! then read.
! If anybodywants to know what
means that music at Sterling
/ Hays they can find out ny calling
! 10 see the new baby.
II anybody wants TO know who
our new doctor is, they will find
him in the person of j. d. Sturgcll
and he is quite successful too,
If you don't want to know that
our roads arein good fix, that our
school is in better fix, that our cane
is nearly ready to make up, that
Iour corn crops are good, that some
of cur citizens attcnd TO their own
business, you had better not read
our letter.
II you don't like so many OF our
"ifs" don't blame the Editor OF the
NEWS.
II you don't want us to say what
we think of a certain candidate
who is usually TOO good(?) to no.
tire his country friends, and who
expects to get an office for two
months hand shaking, don't encour-
age us by reading this; We'll spout
| il right out.
/ II you don't believe its rightL?l
to tax the teachers to pay Prof j.
! {. Willis, DC, Cat least, If any
one wants to kick about it, don't
kick Us in the time of kicking.
If you don't believe that a cloud
burst on the head of Little Blaine
last Sunday, that it washed away
hundreds of watermelons, that ii
laid flat cane patches, that it
drenched the hillsides, that it up
rooted corn, that it sowed destruc-
ton in places, ask the people.
If you don't like my letter quit
reading ii right here and complain
lat J. etc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-08-31

4 great sensation was caused IN
the senatorial race for Congress in
lhe seventh Kentucky BY a letter
written to the press by Miss Mary
Desba, sitter 90 Breekinridge's
dead wife Ii is addressed
TO the Mea ami Women OF
the Bluegrass. Miss Desha says
that il mas never for one moment
entered her mind tina Their brother
in law would be returned to Con,
gross, declaring the thought OF
such a thing an Insult to the State
whose boas. has been that her
men were brave and women virtu
GUS Her fear is that the poll
ticans will send some one like UNI
t. him. however, and she makes
powerful appeal to elect some
man who will vindicate The State,
the district and the memory of her
beloved sister