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other, with a space between of about
eight feet at the bottom and graduating
to four at the top, where the funnel
meets the water line. This annular
chamber is to be filed with masonry,
of which enough to ballast the struc-
ture and keep it in an upright position
is to be built in before starting for the
sea. Steel composes the greater part of
the structure, the framing and planting
of the sides of the funnel being similar
to the construction of war ship. When
the structure has been completed and
towed out to sea and sunk, it is propos-
ed to fill in the space between the inner
and outer chambers with sand and
stones, and thus weigh down the great
inverted funnel to firm hold on the
bottom.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

my appetite, which had failed me,
returned, my constipation ceased, and
very soon my liver became normal in
it's action. Following this my Sleep
lessness and headaches ceased, and I
beagn to gain flesh. The insidious hold
on me that the grip had hitherto had
was relaxed, and felt invigorated
and strengthened, so I could resume
my vocation, and feel free from the
languid, enervated feeling that had 80
long possessed me.
my friends were pleasantly sur.
prised with the change in my condi-
tion, and I was only too happy to
recommend Paine's celery compound to
such of my acquaintance as were suf-
! fering from any Of the complaints
which so complicated my case. There
fore, I again say I feel impelled by
sense of gratitude to express how much
I have been helped. for now feel and
look like new man."
Physicians who rely on Paine's eel
cry compounds thousands Of the
most wide awake members of the pro-
fession are doing, especially now that
nearly every one feels the need of
genuine spring neutrality-suspicious.
know very well what that 'anguor and
that tired feeling means. They know
that debility today often results in
nervous prostration tomorrow, unless
the tired system is quickly invigorated.
That is why all over the country
today. Paine's celery compound is being
taken by the advice of skilled physi-
clans. It is the one remedy that
physicians can conscientiously call
genuine spring remedy. Try it.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11
SAILORS, SUPERSTITIONS.
How Jolly Jack Tar Used to Look Upon
the Days of the Week.

How Jolly Jack Tar Used to Look Upon
the Days of the Week.
The old superstition as to lucky and
unlucky days has largely passed away.
Foreign mails start and arrive on Fri
days. without any regard for beliefs
which were at one time accepted as be-
yond argument by most sailors. Some
thought otherwise. as will later appear.
Generally speaking, all saints days and
church holidays were regarded as un-
lucky, and certain days in each month
were rather distrusted. In an old alma
mac of 1915 we find that July 19, 30, "a
and 81 were noted as emo good anchor
age" Sunday was always looked upon
as lucky, presumably in reliance on the
maxim, "The better the day the better
the deed, :" and the fact of our Lord s
resurrection having taken place on that
day.
Monday had no particular reputation
for good or evil. Tuesday was the same,
except among Spaniards, who said,
Don't marry or go to sea or leave your
wife on that day." Wednesday was the
day Of Odin, the Morse god, and lucky.
Thursday was named after Thor, the
Morse god of war, and was auspicious.
Friday was the day dedicated to Freya,
Morse goddess of love, and having refer
ence to women was not liked on this
ground. The true reason for avoiding
Friday was, of course, the fact of the
crucifixion having taken place on that
day, and sentiments of special venera-
tion for the day became converted into
feeling of fear for the results which
would follow its violation. The Span
iards, on the other hand, had consid-
cradle veneration for Friday and be-
lieved that some occult influence enabled
Columbus to successfully clear out Of
port and discover new land on that day.
Saturday was generally considered aus
picious.
The origin of the phrase, "a capful
of wind" can be traced to Morse king,
Eric vi, who died in 907 A. D. He was
credited with the useful power Of direct
ing the wind to blow where be wished by
the simple method of turning his cap to
that point of the compass. His powers
were much appreciated and trusted and
resulted in his being known as windy
cap" There is no evidence as to wheth-
er he could regulate the force of the
wind as well as the direction; presuma-
bly, he could, or his faithful believers
would not have been so many. A "bag-
full of wind" is another common ex-
preston and indicates something like a
gale. This has been traced down to the
classical legend Of Eolus and his captive
winds confined in ags.-London Maui
tical MAGAZINE
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THE EELs LIGHTHOUSE.
Novel Invention of New England
Sea Captain.

Novel Invention of New England
Sea Captain.
Members of the United States light
house board are considering an inven-
ton made by Captain Eels, New En-
gland mariner, and are inclined to re-
gard it as the best design ever present
ed for building lighthouses in the open
ocean.
For three years engineers and scfen-
lists have been working on a mammoth
design for lighthouse on the outer
shoa! off Cape Hatteras, and at last
they believe they have perfected plan.
1t is estimated that it will cost at least
81 100000 to carry it out. The design
of the New England man provides for
light structure as high and as capable
of displaying light of the first order
as any in the world, at cost probably
not exceeding 100000.
In general appearance the lighthouse
looks like an inverted funnel, and when
in place the big end will be on the bot
tom, several feet in the sand, and the
spigot end is to rise 100 feet, if neces-
sary, to. support the light. The draw
ing of the design submitted to the
treasury department represents light
house at least $50 feet high from the
top of the lens to the bottom of the
water, the height above the water line
to be about 100 feet. The most re-
markable feature of the scheme is the
great diameter of the cylinder at the
bottom and it's comparative slender
ness at the water line. The base repre-
sents circle whose diameter is at least
seventy feet. while few feet above
the water the structure is scarcely more
than thirty feet through the center, and
from that to the top of the light it con-
tinues to diminish until at the extreme
top it is not more than twelve feet
through. The big end of the funnel
consists of two walls, one inside the
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i FRANK STATEMENT.
Mrs. r. O. Peterson. of Fairhaven, Tells
Reporter of Her Recent Ill
meas and Cure.

Mrs. r. O. Peterson, of Fairhaven, Tells
Reporter of Her Recent Ill
ness and Cure.
From the World Herald, Fairhaven, Wash.
Mrs. r. G. Peterson, of Fairhaven,
WASH, who has been for number of
years sufferer from nervous porstra.
tion, rheumatism and female weakness,
and who has lately entirely recovered
thereform, was called upon few days
ago by Herald representative whose
attention had been called to her case.
In answer to an inquiry, Mrs. Peterson
said:
Eyes, was sufferer for many years
from nervous attacks, rheuamtism and
other complaints. We, my husband
and I, expended large sum of money
in visiting the celebrated doctors of
Denver, Salt Lake City and San Fran
cisco, but my relief in all cases was
only temporary, and we had nearly
despaired of my ever recovering my
health, when, one day friend advised
DIR. Williams Pink Pills, saying they
had known of a case very similar to
mine, where wonderful cure had been
effected by their use.
"Acting upon this advice, as last
remedy. my husband purchased box
of the Pink Pills more to please my
friend than any belief in the medicine.
However, before the box was half gone
I felt a decided change for the better
and after using three boxes was en-
tirely recovered, and felt as well and
strong as ever did.
cdr. Williams Pink Pills have GER
tainly been a wonderfully effective
remedy for me, and I have no hesi-
fancy in recommending them to any
one who was affected as was.'
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are not
looked upon as. patent medicine. but
rather as prescription. An analysis
Of their properties shows that they con-
tain, in condensed form, all the ele-
ments necessary to give new life and
richness to the blood and restore shat
tered nerves. They are an unfailing
specific for such diseases as locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis, ST. Vitus'
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
nervous headache, the after effects Of
Ia grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale
and sallow compilations, and the tired
feeling resulting from nervous pros
tration, all diseases resulting from
vitiated hurnors in the blood, such
as scrofula, chronic erysipelas, etc.
They are also a. specific Sfor
troubles peculiar to females, such
as suppressions, irregularities, and all
forms Of weakness. They build up the
blood and restore the glow of health to
pale and sallow cheeks. They are for
sale by all druggists, or may be had by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for SOC.
per box, or six boxes for $2. so.
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oUr-poon sronrs.

The hardy, strong, athletic man, after
months of outdoor life and sports, feels all
the better, although he may have suffered,
as many do, from serious sprains and
bruises. Ifsports were stopped on that
account, we would have no more of the
great base ball games. sports of field and
turf, of oar and gun, of rod and racquet,
bnt all sportsmen and athletes take sprains
and bruises as an accompaniment with
lcomposure, because they know how easy
! and certain it is to use st. Jacobs Oil and
get rid of permanently the worst forms OF
any such accidents. There may be some
indeed many, not quite up to date in being
prepared for the seasons enjoyment, and
such should undoubtedly have supply OF
I this great remedy for pain.
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Appointed Resident Physician.

DR.. Grace E. White, eldest daughter
of DIR. William H. White of Bloomfield,
N. j.. has been appointed resident ply
sician of the Hospital of st. Johns 8
Guild of New York city. Miss White
cabled her acceptance Of the position
from Europe, where she was finishing
her studies, and started for home on the
first steamer.
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Riehteously Indignant.

"You bad boyI" exclaimed the hor-
rifed young woman, lyon ought not to
throw stones at those innocent little
sparrows! They have never done you
any harm. And BESIDES" she added,
"for hat ornaments the ugly things
aren It worth 10 cents a dozen !''-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11
HOITT'S SCHOOL.

This school, located af Burlingame, San
Mateo county, stands in the front ranks among
the home schools for boys on this coast. EX
State Superintendent Ira G. Hoitt has charge
The school is accredited by the state and Stan.
ford Universities, and there is no school where
boys receive more thorough training and care
ful supervision.-San Francisco Chronicle.
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concluded, ''of low or ordinary birth,
but descended from good Massachusetts
stock. He rose by hard work and by
genius to become one Of the leading
lawyers of the Illinois bar and finally
president of the United States, and I
doubt if there is a grander character in
all modern history. New York Her
aid
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

The wasp's nest is constructed of a
first class article of papier mache, made
from the pulp of wood, with an animal
glue specially prepared by the wasps for
the purpose.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11
WREN THE SUMMER BREEZE

Blows through the trees, most of us who can
sets OF for a country jaunt. Fewer cross the
Atlantic. Whether 1t is business or pleasure
calls one from home, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters Is the best accompaniment of voyage or
an outing. Yachtsmen, sea captains, CONNER
cial travellers and emigrants concur in this
opinion. the Bitters is unrivalled for bilious,
malarial, dyspeptic or liver disorder.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

FITs.-An Is stopped free by DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after tt e first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 90
trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline,
9s1 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

Roughness is needless cause of dis
content. Severity breedeth fear, but
rougness breedeth hate. Even reproof
from authority ought to be grave, and
not taunting.
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I eel

ing is positive proof of thin, weak, i'm
pure blood; for, if the blood is rich, red,
vitalized and vigorous, it imparts life and
energy to every nerve, organ and tissue
of the body. The necessity of taking
Hoods sarsaparilla for that tired feeling
Is, therefore, apparent to every one, and
the good it will do you is equally beyond
question. Remember that
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

According to Sir Benjamin Richard
son, the normal period of human life is
about 110 years, and seven out of ten
average people ought to attain that
age.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

In recent magazine article John
Morley says: "There are probably not
six Englishmen over so whose lives
need to be written or should be writ
ten ,,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

In London no fewer than 1873, 900
people live four and more to the room,
and of these 8 1000 are packed to the ex-
tent Of eight or more to the room.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

The proposed railway up the Jung.
frau, Switzerland, will be 1913 kilo.
meters long, and will cost 5000, ,000
francs. To pay, it would have to carry
II, 900 passengers year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

First Aetor-Remember when we were on the
road in that war play-scene laid in the South
in '632 Second Actor-Yes; eggs laid in the
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

Young man don't forget that the
world is watching you, and most Of us
are more ready to charge your account
with something bad than something
good.
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$50 you have new president in your Shake
speare Club" ayes, our last president did moi
fairly represent us; she didn't like French dress
in on her salads"
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know that my life was saved by Piso'I
Cure for consumption.-John A. Miller
Au Sable, Michigan, April 81, 1895.
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Shelf I don't accept you this time, you
wont get discouraged, will your He-oh, no.
There are others.
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! ired

Feeling by great force of will. But this
is unsafe, as it pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system, which will not long stand
such strain. Too many people "work on
their nerves." and the result is seen in un-
fortunate wrecks marked nervous pros
Eation," in every direction. That tired
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11

Mrs. Twynn-They say Mrs. Van Huffer, the
new society leader, is right in the swim. Mr..
Twynn-H'm, she dresses for 1t.
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He-H we were not in q canoe, would kiss
you. She-Take me ashore instantly, sir.
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Rows TH1s.r

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions, and
financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11
Gladness Comes

yX/ith better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. 1t
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best. and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
sed and gives most general satisfaction.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11
W EST q TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, {

Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces ol
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family pills are the best.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-11
| hat

Extreme tired feeling affiicts nearly every.
body at this season. The hustlers cease to
push, the tireless grow weary, tie ener-
getic become enervated. You know Just
what we mean. Some men and women
sndeavor temporarily 10 overcome that
The American guide., 1896-12-19
THE cycLlsr.

Nisht bicycle meets ere very populal
In PhilAdelphia, which leads the oouu
try In cycling af5airs
In Pia. Italy. two lamps are re
quired for every cycle, and after dark
machine without light may not even b
walked through the town.
More than 1000 bicycles have beel
stolen In Philadelphia within the pas
IL months 1t 70 almost impossible v
hslk the bicycle thief. It Il necessar,
at times for the rider to leave his whee
unguArsied, and In one second the THE
can mount 1t and ride away.
Chimes Of bells are fad which \
being adopted by Gotham bicyclists
A string of silvery bells is SO arranget
that the motion Of the front whee
keeps them constantly a-ringing. Civ
ing the approach of the bicyclist mu
steal heralding. The gong upon th'
handlebar Is to be dispensed with.
The bicycle has brought new per
sonality into view--the cycling groom
In the livery of his employer, pedalint
along In proud attendance upon SOM
girl or child. Sometimes he Is O colorei
man, sometimes trim, smug-faced ant
clean-shaven servitor Of the fainilia
typo Of English goodman or footman
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Tripped by "a Vine.

Carl McGinnis and Alex. Perry were
hunting on Spring creek, ten miles
from Rome, Ga. McGinnis was wnlls-
ing ahead through the thick woods,
carrying both guns. His foot tripped
on vine and he fell forward. The
hammers Of one gun struck tree and
both barrels were discharged. McGin-
mis- scrambled to his feet and saw Per-
ry bleeding from n ghastly wound In
the abdomen, where both charges had
entered, tearing the left side away.
Tho accident happened In lonely
place, mr., sicssinfis -rurricd- ferry,.fn-
his arms to the nearest house, sevsral
miles distant, where he died.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Elnathan Hall Burned.

Enathan hall, one OF the largest
buildings in connection with the Knox
Vile tTenn.l college for colored stu
dents, was burned the other day. The
lre originated in room where Goals
had been left in the CRATE, which fell
out upon the floor. The building was
occupied by female students, all Of
wEom escaped. The loss will reach
ss5, 900, and 1t is said to be insured, 1t
was the property Of the United Pres.
bytcrian Church Of North America.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Whltr Man Klll,d by a Nerro.

Cal. Thompson, white. was shot and
instantly killed near Red Banks, Miss
not far from Holly Springs, BY negro
named Charley Strickland, whom he
was assisting TO arrest Strickland
had threatened another negro, and the
arrest wns for the purpose OF placing
him under peace bond. The posse
fed during the shooting, leaving
Thompson's body in tho cabin.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
spIrI,uaIlsts Ia nuiId : rempIe.

The Dallas spirltualists have decided
TO build temple to cost $4,000. An
appeal will be made to the Spiritualists
Of Texas to contribute one dollar each.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
The Louisiana Sugar Crop.

The Louisiana sugar report, just
published, shows last years crop TO
have been 53s, ,40i, ,6s2 pounds, or 200, st7
tons. OF sugar and 2l,663, III gallons Of
inolasses. This is considerably less
than the crops Of the two previous sea-
sons, which were sh5, ,ssi tons for ispi.95,
uud 2o7,73 tons for is9a.o4; but with
these exceptions 1t was the largest
crop ever grown iu tho state.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Aeroaaut. Land In The River.

William Schumacher sent up James
Dougal nnd Ethel Leclair In n balloon
at Greenville, Miss, and the event
came near proving fatal to the balloon
lists. The balloon landed in the middle
Of the Mississippi river, and the tug
Leo reached the aeronauts just In time
to save them. Both Dougal and Miss
Leclair are good swimmers, which
saved their lives. They were nearly
drowned and frozen when rescued.
Several thousand persons watched the
rescue from the river banks.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
senieneed to Death.

In the district court ut Victoria
Washington Hardy, u negro, was found
guilty OF assault ON n il-year-old negro
girl and sentenced to death. This will
10 the first judicial hanging in Victoria
county since isas, when II was n part
of tho Republic Of Texas There Is
little II any likelihood of his obtaining
N now trial
The American guide., 1896-12-19
uow's This?

We Uffcr Ono Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF C2tarrh that can not be
cured BY Halle Catarrh Cure.
~. CHENEY d Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, havo known i. J.
Cheney for tho last 10 years, aud believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
on. any obligations made BY their Arm.
WEST g. TEuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
lcdo o.
,NAIprSo, KISxAN & MAnvIS, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Cat,rrh Cure is talzen internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of tee system. Price 75c. per bot
lie. Sold by ali Druggists. Testimonials
tree.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
n n. CumvbeIl Held for Torrrry,

At Dallas J. T. Campbell, the Kansas
City promoter Of Family Memorials,
was held In u 900 bond In one case OF
swindling aud three Of forgery.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Tried 10 KIN M. Daughter.

II. c. Gilbert hns been Jailed at
Waxahntchic for shooting his dnugh-
ter. Gilbert Is % years old. The young
woman is still living. After the shoot.
ing Gilbert tried to cut his throat with
q knife, but was unsuccessful.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Convicted Of Forgery.

Az Birmingham the other day James
Starks, ex'postnastcr ut New Moon,
Ala, was convicted In the United
States court on charge Of forgery.
The American guide., 1896-12-19
Attempt to Blow Up n Theaten

A negro discovered four sticks Of
dynamite lying in one OF the windows
OF the opera house at I'elton. At
tachcd to those was n piece Of fuse,
which had been lighted, but. fortu.
nately, had gone out.