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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

Revival services continue at the United
Evangelical church with increased in
terest.
Judge Hamilton has dismissed the
case of the Corvallis Water Co. VS. The
City of Corvallis and has assessed the
| costs to the plaintiff.
Charlie Osburn. Corvallis boy who
has spent the past three years in Alaska
with occasional visits home, is spending
the holidays in Corvallis. He starts
next week for Dawson City where he
has mining in terests, and will open a
restaurant in Cape Nome next spring.
The Sunday services at the United
Evangelical church will be conducted by
the pastor l.. Myron Boozer. Preaching
service at II a. m and z 80 p. IN. Sun
day afternoon at half past two Gospel
Service for men only; sermon to men
by the pastor. You are cordially invitel
to these services.
At Portland, Christmas, Multnomah
defeated the self-praised footballists from
Salem by score of IL to o. A perusal
of the details OF the game would indicate
that Portland might have easily doubled
the score had she desired. On the same
day, the Carslisle Indian eleven defeated
Berkeley by 2to 0, Carlisle scoring on a
fluke
Ofall the festivities held in Corvallis
Christmas, it is safe to say no &C casion
was more enjoyable than a reception
given to his fellow knights by Thomas
Whitehorn in the K. of P. hall on the
evening of that day. Turkey and other
delicacles were in evidence, and words
of gratitude welled from the hearts of
bachelor knights for Mr.. Whitehorn's
thoughtful kindness and generosity.
Luther Smith, who has seen service in
the Philippines with the first California,
since leaving Corvallis is home on visit.
He came home with his reg iment last
summer and has been employed in San
Francisco. Whether he will remain in
Corvallis depends entirely upon the sue
cess of his efforts to secure employment.
Solly, his brother, who has been at Tilla-
nook for some time, also spent several
days in Corvallis this week,
The dual November and December
number of the Oregon Native Son, an
illustrated monthly historical magazine,
has just reached our table. One of its
best and most interesting articles is ED
win Markham, author of The Man With
The Hoe" by Prof. ]. B. Horner. He
describes Markham as the toiler's friend
and poet and says his ''Man With the
Hoe" is generally conceded to be one of
the greatest productions of the last
quarter century, ranking with Kipling's
"Recessional.'' q
c. L. Winter, the Eugene photograph
er, has been arrested for libel by Mrs.
Alice Croner, of that city, for placing
twelye photographs of herself and little
son in the show window and stating that
lie same had not been paid for and that
The account would be sold to the highest
bidder. The warrant was sworn out and |
The case was to come up for hearing
The case is attracting consid-
srable attention in Eugene on account of
ts novelty, and it will be watched with
interest to see the outcome.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29
Attention Music Lovers.

Prof. W. A. CHM, member OF the
Northwest Normal College of Music and
Art, is in the city, and anticipates the
organization of class in vocal instruc-
ton. Those wishing to join the class
will call at Graham & Wells drug store
for particulars. The professor will also
take limited number of students in
voice culture and instrumental work,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

AnotheE couple who took advantage If
this most popular season of the year to
tie the nuptial knot, we're Mr. f. f.
Brimner and Miss Lewella Lemon, both
of this county. The ceremony will be
performed in the M. f. church at Monroe
today, Mr.. and Mrs. Brimner will take
the train TO Portland, where they will
Visitor a couple of months, at which time
they will return and make their future
home in Benton.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

A very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence of Mr.. Geo. Meats
in Philomath Christmas day at noon.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Robert
Dawson and Miss Iva Meats, both OF
Philomath A few intimate friends were
present. Rev. T.. M. Boozer oficiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson have the best
wishes Of q host of friends.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

The wedding Of John Read and Miss
Cora Young was solemnized recently at
Portland. Mr.. Reed is well known in
Corvallis where he resided until recently.
His bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryant Young of this city.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

Mr.. P. P. Van Fleet and Miss Elva
Starr we're married last Wednesday eve
ming, Rev. Memminger officiating. Both
parties are residents of this city, Miss
Star, being the daughter of DER esteemed
fellow townsman, Miles Starr.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

At the United Evangelical church last
Sunday evening, in this city, occurred
the wedding of Mr.. Arch Horniug and
Miss Ida M. Oleman. The wedding was
public one and many friends of the
bride and groom took advantage of the
opportunity to see the young couple
launched on life's sea. Rev. Boozer per-
formed the marriage ceremony. Mr..
Horning is young business man of this
city, of excellent character, and his bride
is well and favorably knowH throughout
the county.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29
Notice to Voters.

From the End day of Jan uary, 1900 at
8 O'Clock a. m. until the 10Th day of
May. 1900, at 5 O'Clock p. M, the records
for the registration of voters will be open
at the Office of the county clerk of Benton
county. Naturalized citizens applying
to register will be required to produce
proofs of citizenship; either declara-
ton aiiakention or certificate OF citizen
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

The marriage of Mr.. W. F. Cray and
Miss Matte AlIphin was solemnized at
the home of the bride ia this city Christ
mas Eye. The wedding was quiet one,
but few friends being present to hear
the pretty ceremony which was perform
ed by DR.. E. j. Thompson. The groom
is very eetimable young man of Port
land, and the bride is known to everyone
in Corvallis, who hold her in high re-
gard. Mr.. and Mrs. Gray are spending
a brief visit in Portland. At its close they
will return to Corvallis tee- make their
home.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29
MANY WEDDINGS.

Cupid and Santa Claus Divide Honers
During the Holidays.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-12-29

At Spring Hill, Oregon, December 9th,
at high noon, Mr.. Merton T. Clark and
Miss MaryA Reese were united in we'd
lock. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. J. Sturtevant, of Albany, at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Reese, in the presence of
the immediate relatives of both parties.
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with flowers and evergreens, and in one
corner was suspended wedding arch of
cedar, from the center of which hung
a wreath tied with white ribbon. Be
meath this stood the wedding party.
Mr.. Elmer A. Clark, cousin of the groom,
acted as best man, while the brides
sister, Miss Annie Reese, was maid of
honor. Immediately after the ceremony
all sat down to tempting lunch. That
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Clark came to
Corvallis and are now at the home of
the groom's parents where they will re-
main for the present.
Mr.. Clark is the older son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Clark, of this city. He is a
young man of exemplary character and
Industrious habits and stands high in
the estimation of the entire community.
Miss Reese is tie tbe daughter of AIr.
and Mrs. J. H. Reese of this county, and
worthy young lady, who is highly
esteemed by all who know her.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24

recipient of unique Christmas gift yes
terday, which from It's associations he
values highly. 1t was a handsome group
photograph of B. N. Austin, general pas
senger agent of the Baltimore & Ohio;
CAL E. Stone, general passenger agent Of
the st. Paul & Duluth; George s. Marsh,
assistant general passenger and ticket
agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST
Paul, and James c. Pond, general passen-
ger agent of the Wisconsin Central rail-
way, all of whom received their railroad
training under Mr.. Fee with the North
ern Pacific. The photograph was of i'm
posing size and was handsomely framed.
Framed with it was the following letter
to Mr. Fee:
Dear Mr.. Fee: About fifteen years ago
you selected four young men to assist you
In various capacities in the passenger de.
Rartment Of the Northern Pacific railway,
1hese young men remained In your de-
partment and under your instruction and
guidance for many years, each year add
Ing to their respect and admiration for
you, ooth as an official and as a friend
AS time passed on, the members Of this
quaftette were rendered positions with
otner railway companies, positions which
In justice to themselves they could not
oenne+,d oecnne TO accept, @ SO they severed their
with you with many regrets
Approaching the kindnesses and consid-
eratlon SHOWN them while they were In
yN1S1. iPioy' ltcy take pleasure In pre-
sent1ng to you their grouped photographs
as slight token of the love and esteem
IN which you are held by them We trust
that 1t Will afford you some pleasure to
nave your old boys" with you once more
IN miniature, and with you a Merry
Christmas and a happy New Year and
J many of hem" Ni1u
= Charles 8. Fee has probably graduated
more prominent men from the depart
ment urder his control than any other
ra1lroad man in the West His long wears
OF service have won him a most envia hle
reputation as man who thoroughlv nm
derstands his business and as a man who
mas come to be recognized authority on
passenger matters. The four men who
nave presented their photographs are
widely known and prominent in their
various capacities It was largely owing
TO Mr. Fees instruction that thew have
MADE their different successes, as all ad-
nit with pleasure.
Cal. E. Stone was with the Northern
Pacific from 1883 to 1897, serving In the
capacity Of city ticket agent. He then
TOOK service with the Duluth. B. N. Ans
TN the well known Baltimore & Ohio
olnclal' served from 1882 to 1897 as ticket
agent In Minneapolis and later as as
slstant general passenger agent George
.. N1arsn was with the Northern Pacific
from 1884 to 1889, then taking the most of
general passenger agent of the Miiua -
kee. Lake Shore & Western. He iater
went with the Milwaukee as assistan NJ
seneral passenger agent. j. G. Pond.
jimmy Pond, as he is familiarly known
served from 1882 to 1894, as chief clerk fo
MT. rec, then as assistant ticket agent
Central. -'Ooi4Sln
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
WORLDS FIELD OF LABOR.

Youngstown, O.. is to have a new and
mammoth tin plate plant.
The big miners strike at Nanticoke
PS., was settled last Sunday, the strik-
ers agreeing to accept the company 8
terms and return to work
Harry Z. Barter, president of the De-
trolt LongShoremens union, was recent
~ elected to that position for the seven
peenth consecutive term.
Dublin printers have made a demand
Tor reduction of the hours from ffty-
-FOUR to fifty per week, without any cur
tailment of pay.
1t is said that labor will be represented
IN the next Ohio legislature by twenty
three farmers, q puddler. moIder engi
neer, metal polsher, miner and car
penter.
The entire force of the Tribune Print
ing company, Jefferson City, No. went
on strike last week because the concefn
refused to pay time and a half for over
time.
The retail clerks union, of Portland,
Or. has succeeded in closing the stores
at o'clock five nights in the week. -
Ninety per cent of the cigarma kers of
spokane, Wash, have gone out of the
business, owing to the bad conditions ex-
listing in that center.
The striking girls in the East Ijver-
pool ", potteries have won their fight
and all have returned to work Thev
day. ~ venus per
" NIAI y! wages PRESIDENT MCKin-
ley daily gets $137 Admiral Dewey. S37. .50
per day; vice president, cabinet mem
oers, senators and congressman, S13- &C
per day. 'N
recently q building trades council has
been formed in Danville Ill, embracine
carpenters, masons, plasterers, painters
eve; starts out with good prospects
and faiI-sized membership. .
QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Christmas on the Cars.

The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha has issued the. menu card for
Christmas dinner on the dining cars on
the line and the Northwestern. The
card itself is an artistic and pleasing bit
Of work. but the Viands mentioned in
eleven courses are sufficient to outweigh
al other considerations. The dinner for
travellers over the line will be equal to
the best.
The Great Northern's dining cars will
supply feast for transcontinental pas
sengers served in a manner to please the
veriest gourmand Everything obtainable
that walks or flies has contributed, even
to wild geese, and an excellent wine card
for the after-dinner pleasures supplements
the other delicacies.
The Northern Pacific's Christmas dinner
daty meau carG in IS nas h1pa oy
sucking pig Is the piece de resistance,
with the usual turkey. plum pudding and
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
OMAHA DIARY.
One of the Very Neat Little Christ
mas Reminders.

The Omaha has issued another In its
annual series of diaries for distribution.
The 1900 Issue is a beautiful little pocket
memorandum, richly bound in dark Rus
sia leather, with gilt edges and gilt let
tering. 1t contains a separate diary space
for each day Of the year, with spaces left
for recording temperature and weather
notes. In the back are pages for cash
accounts, a calling list, record pages for
letters received and answered, and a
dozen pages for addresses. The diary also
contains an immense amount of useful
business Information, postage rates, cal
endar information, a list of legal holi-
days, condensed business law, railroad In
formation, not emitting a mention Of the
excellencies Of the Chicago, St. Paul,
Minneapolis & Omaha as a direct route
n Chicago
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Typographical Warfare.

Kansas City printing firms and their
employees have been indulging in what
might be classed as a bushwhacking sys-
and when the nine-hour day was inaugu-
rated last month a well-detned line of
battle was formed. and hot and hard has
been the fighting since the typothetae, OF
bosses union, sought by injunction to
prevent the men from bothering them.
The journeymen then took UP some law
ammunition, and under the antitrust
salute of Missouri fired a few volleys
against the bosses association. designa-
ting it a trust The warfare still con-
dnues, and Chicago Typographical Union
chest to the extent of 81 OO0 and prom
1sed to stand by their brethren until they
win the battle for the nlne-hour day.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
" "LABOR'S
........FlER.D

st. Paul Bakers Union No. q was called
to order last evening" at Assembly hall
by Philip Greengarden. On motion a
resolution was carried to elect at the
next regular meeting. the first Saturday
In January, a German and an American
recording secretary. The following canii-
dates for offices were then placed in NOM
1nation: President, Philip Greengarden,
John Parr; vice president, Anton Baur.
Andrew Swenson; financial secretary,
Fred Grundlach. John Bach; recording
secretary. William Kohlmanspier. S, I.
Koci; corresponding secretary. Frank
McArdell. Chris Carlson.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Locomotive Firemen Satisfied.

The Joint Protective Board Of Locomo-
which convened in st. Paul on Dec. IA,
adjourned Thursday night last. The COM
mittee, through Chairman Fred Smith, re-
port that they have secured a satisfactory
scale of wages and rules governing the
entire Great Northern system. A fare
well reception was given the members of
tn board by the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Firemen of the Great Northern,
Thursday evening, at the residence of
Chairman Smith, 100 University avenue.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. R.
II. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Smith.
Miss Ehrmantrout, Miss Lulu Hadem,
Miss Laura Tytor, Miss Lizzie Schmidt,
Mrs. L. Schmidt. Out of town guests
We're Miss Katherine Loughrey, Mankato;
T. 3. Wager Glasgow; Thomas Green,
Minneapolis; F. H. McNaughton, Brecken-
ridge, MINI. w. P. Larson, Willmar,
MINI; a. E. Bodey, Kalispell, Wash,
and j. z. Barr. IeaYanMOrth Mont
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
RAILWAY NOTES.

The Great Northern has issued an order
that hereafter 10000 pounds of coal will
De minimum load of coal on the lines
OF the system. If car contains less than
$1,000 pounds, minimum rates will be COL
lected, as Is the general custom.
Henry W. Moran, one of the best known
traln dispatchers on the Northern Pacific
has left the line to become chief dis
patcher Of the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Mr Moran's connection with the North
years.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Record-Brenking Wages.

Beginning Jan. l, steel rail workers in
Steel COMPANY viii receive at. 81 record c jlIt- break
ing wages Owing to increased price of
the finished product, the men, some 500
in number, will be able to earn from $3.50
TO $500 a month. This unusual condition
is due to the fact that the company fall
ed to readjust the sliding scale of wages
last June, and under the contracts a new
scale cannot be arranged before June l.
1890, and cannot go into effect for six
months after that date
w. c. Davis, vice president Of the Anal
Steel Workers, says the nearest approach
to the wages which will be paid was in
1892, when the price of steel rails reached
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 23-An impor-
tant decision has been arrived at regard
ing railway freight rates. which will it
is believed, remove a potent cause of
rSte wars during the last twelve years
The, agreement reached is that no lines
OF the Central and Western Freight asso-
clatlons on East or West-bound busi-
ness. shall have In the division of the
through rates for its share more than the
rates from the local points to the ship
ping gateways amount to.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
DEATHS.


HEADGE-In ST. Paul, Friday Dec. e.
at Abs p. m, at the family residence,
4S8 Cedar street, Carl Headge, aged
forty years, beloved husband of Mrs. L.
HeardRe. Funeral from above residence
Sunday Dec. "a, at 2 p. m. Services at
Oakland chapel. Friends invited.
FRIBERG-In st. Paul. at the city hos
pital Dec. 22 Oscar Friberg. aged forty
two years. Funeral from Thorsen &
Thaung's undertaking.. rooms Tuesday
Dec. 26, at p. m. Friends invited:
WOOSTER-In st. Paul. Dec. %. 1899, at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. w. G.
Esther F. Wooster, aged seventy-one
wears and six months. Funeral services
Sunday at y. m. from the residence.
Friends are invited.
p, VIM p. Nagel F. C, Listoe.
VIM e. NAGEL UNDERTAKING Co,
Funeral Directors and Embalmers. S22
Wabasha street, between Third and
Fourth streets. Telephone, sos. Day or
night.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24

almost prohibitive Rates have been ad-
vanced from 81 to $3.50 on all grains. and
a long drawn out wall results from the
farmers
Officials of the road make no bones Of
stating that the rate was put in to cut
off the grain business and enable the
road to use Its freight equipment for
more profitable business. 1t Is thought
that other Western lines and roads oper-
ating in the same territory will use the
advance as an excuse for further rate
changes
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Mass Meeting Today.

Bie&op Gilbert will address the mem
pers Of the various trades unions and
their families this afternoon at o'clock
in Assembly hall. Announcement of the
meeting will be made this morning from
the, various city pulpits. This is the sec
interested in the welfare of the working
classes are cordially invited to be present
Bishop Gilbert is an eloquent and forcibie
speaker on industrial topics and the
meeting of the ministers and union mem
bers win be well worth attending
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
n. & o. Buys a ROAD.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S.-An important
railroad deal. which has been pending for
some time, was concluded yesterday,
company purchased for cash the Monon-
gahela River railroad. Possession of the
new property will pass in April next The
years ago, and the price paid is reported
to have been Sc 600 900.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
New Observation Car.

The Northern Pacific has placed an
order for a large number of general oh
servation cars to be used in the coast
service next summer. The number con-
tracted for, is not given out, but the
sufficient to equip every train on the
main line, even If the contemplated dou-
BILE service is put in effect
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE TRUSTEES OF THE STATE saw
ings Bank have declared a semi-annuai
dividend at the rate of 3 per cent per
annum for the period ending Jan. l,
please present their books for entry
after Jan 20. The new interest period
begins Jan. l., 1900. ALL DEPOSITS
MADE ON OR BEFORE JAN. s
WILL BE ENTITLED TO o MOS
INTEREST JULY 1,19OO.
JUL. NJ. GOLDSMITH, Treasurer.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Accountants and BooIskeeper.

DETROIT, Mich. Dec. pa National
association of Accountants and Book
keepers has just been formed. with the
following. officers: President II P p
sanger Detroit; vice president J. + suf.
ton, Richmond. Va; secretary W W
I, IInorne, Detroit; treasurer, q. H Beach,
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
NEWS OF RAILROADS
FIRST STEPS TAKEN TOWARDS
FORMING SHIPPERS NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
RESULT OF FREIGHT ADVANCE
Henry r.. Post, of Chicago, Issues a
Circular Calling Attention to the
Recent Advance, and Suggesting
a Combination of the Interests
Says, In Adjusting Claims.

CHICGO, Dec. 23-To combat the late
move of the railroads by which COM
modify rates were abolished and classifl-
cations changed In such manner, it Is
alleged, that an advance in freight rates
Of from 10 to 80 per cent has been forced
upon shippers, an effort is being made
here to effect a combination of interests
affected.
A circular in which the foregoing is set
forth for the attention of local merchants
was issued today by Henry r. Post. Mr..
Post declares that the only way for ship
pers to secure protection against excess
sive freight tariffs, in the making OF
which, he declares, the man who pays
1t Is not consulted, is to form a national
body in the state and local branches
working through the state assemblies
and the national congress. Reform in the
matter of adjusting claims for damages
and the tracing of strict merchandise
Mr. Post declares, are much needed.
The circular requests that shippers re-
spond to the circular in order that the
nucleus Of an organization may be
formed.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Brewers Elect Shop DeIegate.

st. Paul Brewers Union No 81 held q
short executive session last evening at
Assembly hall. John Hiland was elected
shop delegate to the North Star Brewing
company. A resolution was passed to the
effect that all members who absent them
selves from the next regular meeting.
two weeks hence, will be subjected to a
fine of 5U cents. Important business is to
come before the union on that date. Re-
ceipts OF the evening. $50; expenses, $45.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Smokers, HoIidax Pre.eu

Go to Adam Fetsch's, Fifth and Robert
streets. for Christmas Cigars. Real Meer-
sSShaum Pipes, Beautiful French Briar
Christmas sale. - 'e'-
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
VITAL STATISTICS.

-I@~N~N~r1~~N~~s~SN~N-N~Nd
BIRTHS.
Mrs. Giuseppe zanpino, 242 Eagle. boy.
Mrs. Harry Masterson, 256 w. Third, girl.
Mrs. Bernhardt Melchoir. 209 Rondo, boy.
Mrs. Patrick Cooney. ga Stencil, girls
Mrs. Louis SoTner, 388 Duke girl
Mrs. John Bur, Neiderhofer. boy.
Mrs. Grant Norton, $50 E. 7th st., boy.
Mrs. d. Hammergren, 1882 Edgerton, girl
DEATHS.
Carl Haedge. 4SS Cedar, 40 yrs.
Sara Mccarthy. 378 river road, 4S yrs.
Mrs. Mary Miles Sc 18th St, 80 yrs.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
Labor, Meetings This Week.

: Following are the evening union meet
the coming week: acknowledgements
BARRIERS, leather workers, plumbers
Observation-Disclosures woodworkers
retail statesmen, stonemasons. Thursday
-Cigarmakers, stonecutters, bricklayers
Friday-Painters (smoke social with
hnscacN 49,