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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19
TOadstOols as Food.

It is as supplying stores of nutritive
matter and thus forming a most inn
portant, excellent. delicate food supply
tn at toadstools are of most value. AL
most everything contributes to the
arts, but food supply is limited to di-
gestible things. To the inhabitants OF
many nations toadstools-in their edi-
BILE capacity-are most important. The
Russians pay particular attention to
their economy and cooking. The Ital-
ian peasants regard toadstools as among
their greatest blessings. In England
all of their edible varieties are eagerly
sought after; tons daily find their way
from wood and field to the markets of
towns and cities and the great manu-
factories of sauces and pickles. Every
where in Europe they are dried for
winter use. In France, especially,
much attention is paid to the cultiva-
ton of the toadstool of commerce, and
it constitutes an enormous industry.
Ten thousand tons are annually pro-
duced by one cultivator. In October
of 1855 the writer saw the outlying
commons of Boston, New York, Brook
lyn and Philadelphia covered with men,
women, and children gathering the
prolific and delicate agaricus comatus
icoprinus) by huge basketfuls for the
use of hotels, clubs, and privates fami-
lies. Until within a very few years
this same coprinus was classed among
poisonous toadstools. - Lippi,scoet's
I xG0Gzt,e.-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19
1T Gave Him Courage.

A commercial traveller tells the story
of himself. 1t was in his early travel
ing days; in fact, he had been taken
out of the office to make his first trip
on the route of the regular traveller,
who was sick. He visited two or three
cities on his route, not meeting with
much success, which he attributed to
the fact that two or three other sales
men carrying the same line of goods
were Just ahead of him.
Being afraid the house would be dis
satisfied, and little doubtful of his
own abilities, he telegraphed his en-
ployer: Better call me in. There are
three rival statesmen ahead of me-"
Instead of calling him in the head of
the house telegraphed: Push ahead.
There are hundred other fellows be-
hind YOU"
So he went ahead, satisfied that he
could at least hold his own with the
fellows that were behind, with the re-
suit that he made such good trip that
he was kept on the road and his salary
increased.
He said that the idea that there was
lot of fellows following served to
stimulate him, and he determined to
go ahead and push things to the best
of his ability. and he succeeded.-Jew-
e[erS' ReUieU.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19
How to Get Into the Naval Academy.

The students of this national college
are called officially 'naval cadets on
probation," the traditional title of mid
shipn1an having been changed first to
cadet midshipman, and subsequently,
so the engineer pupils might be in
cluded-to that now employed. Their
number is limited by law to one cadet
for every member or delegate of the
House of Representatives, and to eleven
others-ten at large and one from the
District of Columbia-appointed by the
President. As the age of admission
falls between the limits of fourteen
and eighteen. and the course extends
six years, it follows, unfortunately,
that in certain districts appointments
may not be open more than once in
that period, thus making one-third of
its boys unavailable by reason of age.
The remedy, proposed for this is only
one of fifty good reasons why the
course should be reduced from six to
four years.
To pass successfully the candidate
must be physically sound and of robust
constitution. have sufficiently thor
ough knowledge of arithmetic, algebra,
history, reading, writing, and spelling,
and when appointed, be ready to take
an oath to serve for eight years, in
cluding the probationary period. When
a vacancy is likely to occur in any dis
trict, the Secretary of the Navy must
notify its Congressional Representative
as soon as possible after the 5th of
March in each year, and if by the 1st
of July no action has been taken, the
privilege lapses, and the Secretary is
empowered to make the nomination.
As this system permits the choice of a
candidate to be deferred until the May
examination is really over, or, as in
the majority of cases, until the acad-
emic year is about to open, it would
seem to be infinitely better if candi-
date and an alternate were named at
least one year previous to the May ex-
animation. This would enable the ap-
plicant to pursue course specially
fitted as direct preparation for his
professional studies, and if successful,
to 90 at once upon cruise, which
would teach him definitely his immedi-
ate aptitude for sea-life. On the 9TH
er hand, should the principal fail, an
alternate stood ready to face the
same ordeal:
The low standard of admission is
based upon the theory that the posi-
bilities of the academy must be so freely
open to boys of every description as to
make it--what it is undoubtedly-the
most democratic government school in
the world. Practically this very just
theory impairs the efficiency of the
academy, as it pins the qualifications
at point which vigorously prohibits
the energies of the teachers and of the
average scholars being directed imme-
diately to the branches of education
connected with the naval profession.
Entrance examinations are held in
May and Observation-Disclosures Kel-
leg, in Harper's Magazine.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19

Inc advent or summer in the South
is described by an editor in appropri-
ately glowing language: The mer-
cury, like cringing sycophant, quick
to do homage to the coming queen,
bounded up toward the nineties. and
the glowing sunshine showerei upon
the woods and fields and sweltering
mortals like wavering sprays of molten
gold.
An Albany family has a three-y ear
old boy whose bump of mischiefis phe-
nomenaL His mother took him In his
carriage to market and bought some
potatoes, which were put in the car
riage at his feet. As she had walked
along conversing with another the boy
had dropped them all out unnoticed,
and the fact was not discovered until
they we're home.
In report to the trustees of Colum-
bia College, President barnard had the
boldness to declare that there are too
many colleges in the country and that
for that reason he should like the un-
dergraduate department at Columbia
to be discontinued and the whole in
stitution to be made a university for
postgraduate students. There are too
many colleges, but not too many like
| Columbia.
Senator Bate. of Tennessee, is said to
carry cigar in his mouth great part
| of the time, but no one has ever seen
him smoking. The story is told that
during one of the battles of the late
war Senator Bate and his brother, who
was colonel, were talking together.
and just as the former struck match
to light his cigar a cannon-bal1 whizzed
by, tearing his head completely from
his body. The senator Graves the taste
of tobacco but he has never lighted q
cigar since that tragic event.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19

England has recently nearly recon-
structed her navy. Ninety-seven of
her war-ships carry $50 heavy guns,
whose projectiles will pierce from
twelve to twenty inches of wrought
iron; fifteen more carry fifty guns
whose projectiles will pierce from
twenty to thirty three inches.
Furthermore, she proposes to use the
merchant steamships of the White Star
and Cunard lines for cruisers and
transports in case of war.
In brief, England has now a navy
which could not be replaced for $780,
100000 In her actual service there
are 25O vessels, while she has a reserve
of 800, with $50 torpedo-boats. More
over, England, in case of need, is pre-
pared for prompt extension. At home
and abroad-that is, within her own
idomain-armored defenses have been
CONSTRUCTED and prepared with or for
modern heavy ordnance, thus facing
the world. And, as a rule her coasts
are made reasonably secure against an
assault.-Gee. O. o. HoUard in Ue
lADueytcaas Magazine.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19
Ninevah the Great.

Ninevah was Is miles long, 8 wide.
and 40 around, with wall 100 feet
high and thick enough for three char
lots abreast. Babylon was so miles
within the walls, which were 81 feet
thick and $50 high, with 100 brazen
gates. The temple of Diana, at Ephe-
sus, was APO feet to the support of the
roof. 1t was 100 years in building.
The largest of the pyramids is 461 feet
high, and 653 feet on the sides; its base
covers IL acres. The stones are about
thirty feet in length, and the layers are
$50. 1t employed 33, 900 men in build
ing. The labyrinth, in Egypt, contains
800 chambers and $50 halls. Thebes,
IN Egypt, presents ruins 81 miles
around Athens was 25 miles around
and contained 25O, 900 citizens and 4O0,-
600 slaves. The temple of Delphos
was SO rich in donations that it was
plundered of $500,OO0, and Nero car
ried away from it 200 statues. The
walls of Rome were Ii miles around
P;ttsburg Dispatch.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-19

The naan who only has one arm, and
that q left one knows how essential it
lis that he should get on the right side
of his best girl - 1omEers Statesman.
Losr.-Between the store and residence
)of s. i. Kline, gold breastpin, pearl GEN.
ter set in star. Return to s. /. Kline and
keceips reward.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
LUMBER FOR SALE.
w. B. GERMAN.

. Ia, "a, r6, and IS #. narrow and
wide boards Ia, ID, I6, IS and 20
#. plank ax4 ax5, exc and 2xS IL,
ID, I6, IS and 20 #. long; 3x4, sx5,
5x6, and SxS, IL, IA, 10, IS and 20
#. long 5x6, 6x6, 6xS and SxS, IL,
IA, I6, IS and 20 #. long; 100000 #
good shingle lath; 100000 it. good
gagged sawed plastering lath and hair
Bevel ! and ( dressed siding rough
and dressed lumber Pine, Hemlock
and Chestnut shingles A good as
sortment of white Pine surface Boards
g, s, 10, Ia, IS, IA, 1910, rs and 20 In
wide; Worked Flooring, Pine anc
Chestnut wainscoating Pickets ant
Posts J Car load of good White
Ash lumber; Doors, Sash, Glass, Oils
Paints, Iron, Steel, wrought and Wire
nails. At Silas Young's, Light Street
May I5-6-m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Second week of court opened on
Monday morning, all the judges on
the bench.
James Grouse VS.. Francis NJ. Grouse
petition for divorce, subpoena award-
ed
Auditors report in estate of Jacob
Yohe confirmed nlsi.
Judgments taken in open court.
Elwood Knouse appointed constable
Of Benton in place of +. p. Dlldlne
resigned
On petition. Mary G.. Seesholtz adj
opted by John Bredhender.
Petition of Henry Lazarus to satisfy
mortgage filed, publication ordered.
Report of sale of real estate of A.
l.. Moore, confirmed nlsi.
Petition of Francis Evans for ap-
pointment Of a succeeding trustee in
the estate of Jacob Meyer.
Sarah Ann Hudson VS.. Oscar Hud-
son, petition for divorce, subpoena
awarded,
Auditors report in estate Of Ann
Young, confirmed nisi.
Hotel license for Proctor House
formerly Manor Rest Inn, granted to
J. w. Mercy and F. T. Quigley, al
Jamison City.
Deed of A. w. Dietterich commit
tee &c, of Elizabeth Dietterich tc
Samuel w. Adams for $500 acknow
ledged in open court.
M. e. Woodward appointed ia,
collector for Town Of Bloomsburg, anc
bond filed.
Rule ON heirs granted in estate o
Daniel Yocum.
Thos Liddicoat appointed tax col
lector of Centralia Borough.
Simon Rittenhouse appointed ia,
collector of Beaver township.
Nescopec Bridge Company VS.. Sam
uel f. Smith. Jury drawn on Mon
day morning. This was an action OF
a note alleged to have been signed b.
the defendant as an endorser. Th
defense was that the defendant neve
signed the note, want of consideration
and lack of evidence to sustain tn
case. The trial occupied until Wed
nesday afternoon, and resulted in
verdict for the plaintiff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands
by an East India missionary the
formula of simple vegetable remedy
for the speedy and permanent cure Of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma and all throat and Lung AT
fections, also positive and radical
cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers
in the usands of cases, has felt it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering. |
will send free of charge to all who de-
sire, this recipe. in German, French
or English, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES, $40 Powers
Block, Rochester N Y. mar 6-Iy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
BRTAROREEK.

Mr.. Samuel Slcker lost very
valuable horse on last Sunday.
Snow on the 9th of May. put a great
many farmers out of the notion to
plant corn yet
Mr.. Clemuel Woodin, of Berwick is
fast building his summer residence in
Briarcreek, which is about one mile
north of Berwick, This will be one
Of the grandest sites in the community.
Mr.. Samuel Knorr has under his
management a very large registered
Clydesdale stallion. The stallion
weighs fourteen hundred pounds, and
IS only three years old We under
sland stock company of twenty-foul
farmers of Miflinvile and Briarcreek
township have an interest in the horse
Ash & Bro. resumed operations
ut their distillery on the first Of May
We see NJ. l.. ID. kase making hi.
daily visits to their place again. That:
right, Mr.. Kase keep them straight
We hear the cry from most every
ones lips, that the cold weather | an
afraid has killed all the fruit.
A surprise party was given for Mrs
S. Barton on last Saturday afternoon
being her birthday. She received
some very valuable presents. A dozel
cane-bottom chairs, stands, and man,
other smaller things, which were yer.
much appreciated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
he Soap
that
Cleans
Most
is Lenox.
Saving Human Life
AN INVENTION THAT APPREHENDS
THE DEADLY GAS IN A
COAL MINE.

William X. Lord, of Mt. Carmel,
and William Bullock, of Centralia were
in Pottsville to-day, and appeared be-
fore the Mine Commission which is in
session at the Court House. Their
object was to lay before that body
the advantages of a draft annunciator
for mines, that they have invented,
and if possible, to get the commission
to recommend the adoption in their
report.
In coal mines there is liability of
violent and destructive explosions from
accumulations Of gas, and this trouble
is peculiarly liable in anthracite min.
ing. To obviate this danger it is nee
essary to have an air current constant
ly maintained, the circulation being by
airways. Upon the strength and vigor
of the air current depends the safety
of the mine, and a cessation of the
circulation would allow dangerous
accumulation of gas which might ex-
plode. The purpose of this annunci-
ator, i model Of which was shown and
its workings fully explained to the
commission, is to furnish automatic
and reliable indication of the air cur
rent, and to record the same on a di-
al, also to transmit the signal sounds
through the medium OF a telephone or
electric bell to the Office Of general
management in the mining district.
The device embodies rotating fan of
any efficient construction mounted
within the return airway of the mine.
On the shaft of this fan is a worm
wheel that engages with train of gear
ing, whose lower termination turns the
index hand of the dial, thus indicating
the amount of revolutions accom-
plished by the fan wheel. On the last
wheel of the series is also a number
of stud projections, which consecutive
ly engage with an arm from rock
shaft, which has an upward stem SO
arranged as to come in contact with
the post, causing an alternate opening
and closing of an electric current that
operates an alarm bell, which may be
placed in the central Office. By this
arrangement the managers can at all
times be informed of the state of affairs
regarding the air passages in the vari.
Gus mines; Inside the hollow hub of
the fan wheel is placed slip collar on
the axis stem, connected by small
spring rods to one end Of the aperture;
These spring rods have small ball
weights centrally placed, so that rapid
rotation inclines them outward by cen
trifugal force, which draws the collar
away from contact screw that closes
circuit. When the motion Of the
fan wheel is very sluggish or stops en-,
tirely for want of propelling current,
the collar is pressed in contact with
the screw and causes the alarm bell to
ring continuously during the subsi'
dence Of the air movement, thus warn
ing the management to be on his
guard.-Pottsville Republican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
POULTRY NOTES.
No. I0.

Filth, lice, disease, death.
Did you notice that smell when you
passed the hen house
1t will pay in the health Of the
family and poultry, to clean cups, and
disinfect with carbolic acid diluted in
water.
There are poultry houses that are not
safe to enter, unless you wish to be
attacked by millions of lice. How is
yours3
Now is the time to white wash and
clean up, and make things smell clean
and sweet.
1t pays to make pets of your stock
of any kind as you will thereby get the
best results. Red Caps, says the
Fancier's Revie,c, derive their name
from the bright red caps shaped comb
which adorns their heads which in
cocks grows to large size. The Red
Caps have never undergone any Of the
process of breeding strictly for fancy
points alone, utility being placed first,
fancy coming in as an after considera-
ton, it is hard to find a handsomer
fowl than the Red Caps. The male
is bird of handsome appearance,
broad in breast, wide across the
shoulders, and good length of limb.
Comb should be large, erect, nicely
shaped, and full of points with straight
spike behind. 1t should also be per-
fectly firm on the the head. In color
the cock is rich dark red with black
breast and tail. The comb of the
hen is similar only smaller, the feath-
ers on breast, back, saddle, shoulders,
and underparts arc rich neat brown,
each feather tipped with blush black
spangle; they are nonsellcrs, and ex-
,raordinary good layers, wherever kept
they make themselves favorites. With
regard to utility, very few breeds will
turn out as many eggs in the course OF
year.
w. B. GERMAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
A Crank Who Wanted Jay Gould
to Divide Up.

A dangerous crank, who gives his
name as Charles J. Dickson, was ar
rested last week at the request Of Jay
Gould. Dickson went on Monday to
the house of DIR. Mum, Gould's ply
sician, and announced that he was
vice president of an order called "rhe
Christ Followers" and that he had a
mission to kill Jay Gould. If, how
ever, the millionaire would give him
100000 and make certain arrange
ments for the distribution of
for his property to charity he
would refrain from ASSASSINATION. Dix,
on will be examined as to his sanity.
On Dixon's person when arrested
was found a blackjack and pistol.
He made no resistance and after
reaching police headquarters told Po-
lice Inspector Byrnes that he was in
the land commission business at Pueb-
10, Col, and left there on April IS.
He related thrilling story to the in
spector about four men he had killed
single handed while they attempted to
rob his Office of legal papers He said
he joined the ''Christ Followers" about
year ago in the following manner.
He was instructed to 60 to place
called Owls Head, on the Canada line.
He stayed until dark and then about
fifty men appeared and surrounded
him. He was made to kneel and take
number of blood curding oaths.
The object of the organization was for
the equalization Of money.
The council met about the 18TH of
last month, he said, and convicted Jay
Gould. 1t fell to his lot to 60 to New
York and make certain proposals to
Mr.. Gould regarding the distribution
of his wealth, and if they were not
complied with he was to kill himself.
He would 60 to Hartford, Conn, his
native place, where he had spot Sc
lected for the deed. He said he
would have two pistols, one to fire in
to the air and the other to shoot him
self with. This would give the i'm
preston that he had been murdered.
The police regard the man as very
dangerous crank.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Do you contemplate having sua
made ? If you are, go to a practices
man, where you can see the goods N
the piece. Do not buy from samples
as all goods look different in the piece
A fine line of goods for suits, spring
overcoats and pantaloons, cut to yon
measure, made on our own premises.
under the personal supervision Of ].
r. Townsend. at d. LowENBERG'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
June, July And August.

The most charming Summer Resorts,
of which there are over three hundred
choice locations, are to be found in
Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, South
Dakota and the Peninsula of Michigan,
along the lines of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Ry. Nearly all are To-
Gated near lakes which have not been
fshed out.
These resorts are easily reached by
railway and range in variety from the
"full dress for dinner" to the flannel
shirt costume for every meal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15

The following letters are held at the
Bloomsbury, Pa, post Office and will
be sent to the dead letter Office May
26th, 1891.
Mr.. Brochie, Mr.. w. N. Engle,
Harry w, Fisher. d. X. Girton, Mr.
w. Y. Kester, Mr.. Willard Kisner
Elder ]. w. Mcnamara, Miss Emma
Pleasant, Mr.. Clarance E. Reid
Elisha Summers, Sadie Wiedman.
Persons calling for these letters vii
please say they were advertised May
2Ist, 1891.
One cent will be charged on eacf
letter advertised.
A. b. CATHCARr, p. NJ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15
No Matter How Hard

any druggist tries to sell you his. own
cough medicine, remember he does it
because he makes more money on it.
Insist on having Kemp's Balsam for
the throat or lungs, for there is no
cough remedy so pure and none SO
quick to break up a cold. For in
fuenza, soreness of the throat and
tickling irritation with constant cough,
Kemp's Balsam is an immediate cure.
Large bottles soc and 81. At all brug-
gists.