The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1895-01-31

Mrs. 81. A. Atwood, at the Perkins hotel in
Portland. The bride was a resident OF
Corvallis for many years, where, by her
kind and obliging manner and charitable
disposition, she became the center of large
circle of friends, all of whom will be pleased
to hear Of. her marriage. The groom is said
to be . gentlemen of considerable wealth
and influence. After brief wedding tour
the happy couple will take up their perma.
nsnt residence at Nehalem.
Congressman Hermann has been endeav-
oring for some time to secure pension for
the survivors of Indian wars of IS47 and
lS4S, in which DIR. Whitman was killed,
aud for the survivors of Indian wars in Or
egon between 1851 and and 1856. In order
to secure stronger support for these meas
ures he has introduced q general bill to
pension all survivors of Indian wars prior to
1856 not entitled to pensions under existing
laws. Mr.. Hermann has also introduced q
bill on which ne has secured the endorse
ment of the secretary of the navy, granting
certain ordinance flags to the soldiers
home at Roseburg.
Mondays train carried to the state CAPT
tai cotene of professional political wire
pullers, which, it was thought, would
|straightway work change in the senatorial
situation. With such an array of eloquence,
influence and shrewdness as was repre-
sented by Messrs. Hufford, Moore and Da-
visson, it seems increditable that the fight
would be prolongedfor day. The attempt of
these msn to override public sentiment in the
interest of Dolph is meeting with deserved
disapproval. 1t is unfortunate that one of
Mr.. Dayisson's promise aHd usual good
Judgment should be identified with such an
unpopular movement.
Under the management of the Kings
Daughters of the Episcopal church, very
successful snciabls and entertainment was
given at the residence of H. R, Clark ON Sat-
urday evening. Stereoptican views and
pantomine pictures formed the first part of
the entertainment. OF these, club swinging
by Will Ready was clever and much ap-
preciated. After this, Mr.. Clark, daughter
and Miss Fisher rendered some choice
musical selections. Refreshments were
served at 10 o'clock and dancingi concluded
the evening at eleven. Ten cents was
charged each person and a neat sum realized
for the benefit of the church.
The 'Maids of the Mist" were happily
o1 Sofur1,xy off tb..
of Mrs. Minnie Lee by the advent Of few
gentlemen friends whom the hostess had in
vited in to take tea with the club at the
conclusion of its meeting. From half-past
five until six, meFfimsnt reigned supreme.
Following the refreshments, dancing was in
order. Those enjoying the dainty ''after-
noon" were Misses Leon Louis, Amy Plum
mer. Elsie Failing, of Portland, Hattie
Friendly, Aimee Lyford, Carrie Lyford, Sa-
rah Jacobs, Maude Brenneman; Messrs. G.
o. Wells. B. w. johnson, Chas. Clark, E.
E. Wilson, Bowen Lester, Clifford Nash.
At special meeting of the council Mon
day evening the tax levy for the ensuing
year was fixed at 7 Mills for city pur-.
poses, and for street mproysments-b
the same levy as last,,year A petition was
presented, asking. the council to assume the
expenses of Sol Smith. who was injured at
the fire Monday morning. This called forth
some discussion, which showed that com
mendable spirit existed toward the fire de-
partment, and general desire prevailed to
assume young Smiths expenses, because he
was injured while serving the city in the
capacity of a volunteer fireman. The mat
ter was referred Co special committee, con-
sisting of Gibson, Eglin and Lee. A com.
mittee was also appointed to confer with the
water company with regard to securing
more efficient service.
February 9th, Prof. Will Lee will close
very successful term of school in the
Bsllfountain district. For five months
the school has been In session continuously,
during which time Prof Leo has proved
competent and painstaking instructor and
became deservedly popular with his forty
five pupils. On the evening of February 9,
a literary and musical program will be rem
dered, followed by a shadow social" the
proceeds of which will be donated to the
school and literary society connected with
it. Each lady attending is requested to
provide lunch for herself and prospective
partner. The selection of partners is to be
q novel feature. The form of each lady
will be reflected against curtain, the high
est bidder in each instance to take the
lunch, together with the girl represented by
the shadow. -
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