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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
For Good Roads


Good roads, good country roads, are
becoming more and more a necessity
of the day and age. The advent of the
bicycle has created demand for good
roads among a class which before it's
advent had little care for country
roads. The probable early advent of
horseless carriages Will tend to en-
phasiZe that demand and will add to
the fast growing good-roads army. To
the farmer good roads ever have been
a necessity, which, alas, he has had
in too many instances to get along
without. In 1898 the agricultural de-
partment of the Federal government
made an investigation into the road
question. The object of that investi-
cation was to secure some reliable in
formation concerning the cost of mo-
tive power to farmers and how affect
ed by country roads. The first thing
learned was that there were on United
States farms 1888, 1888 draught ami
mails, of which 14,213,S37 were horses,
1881 1927 mules and 36,S49,021 oxen,
having a total value Of $1,721, ,535, 1913.
In other words, to do their hauling the
farmers of the United States had in
vested in round numbers 1,750 mil
lions of dollars. That is pretty large
sum; if invested at 5 per cent. interest
it would produce nearly $1,75O,OOO
each week. OF these draught animals
more than 16.50O,OOO are horses and
mules, worth at a modest estimate
more than $1OO,OOO,OO0. Now, it costs
10
with another, about $4,0O0,O00 a day,
but what is of greater interest. is the
estimate that bad roads cost the farm
ers SIS a year for each horse and mule
in his service. Taking this estimate
as basis it will be seen that the farm
ers pay each year for bad roads $24S,-
1S2,460. That is, if Prof. Latt's, of
Perdue University, estimated cost of
reconstructing bad roads over into good
roads be taken as basis, the bad roads
of the country cost the farmers enough
each year to build 216,564 miles of
good roads. If built in a straight line
that number of miles of road would
encircle the world nearly nine times,
and would cross and recross the Uni
ted States about fifty times. Bicyclists
must have good roads if they would
have the full enjoyment of their
wheels, the horseless carriages must
have good roads, and over and above
all the farmer more than either must
have good roads, therefore if these ele-
ments would unite as one insistent and
Intelligent whole for good roads, no
State Legislature would dare to ignore
so universal a request.-Herald Grand
Rapids, Mich).
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
Blanket Men.

A lady, lately of Topeka, has writ
ten from her new home in Ell Red, Cal,
to a friend:
There is a class of men here called
Blanket Men, who go around the coun-
try in herds, each carrying his load Of
blankets, sleeping anywhere. They beg
from house to house something to eat.
They work few days, then sit in front
of saloon until their money is gone.
On Sunday they go to stream and
wash their old clothes. never thought
there was any good in the Coxey move
ment till number of these fellows left
the State with him. They say that Cali
fornia is the only State where they can
live in that way. We ask them some
times how they can forget their homes
in the East and live like animals. "Oh,
it's the climatev they say.
Hundreds of these men wander from
one part of the State to another. They
beg for bread and work for whisky.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
CHAPTER XVI.

While Jackson was pressing on to
join Lee most of his cavalry was de-
tached and left in the valley. The Shen-
andoah guards. which had dropped the
title when transferred to the cavalry,
were a portion of Imboden's 8 command.
The Federals poured into the Shenan-
doah and Luray from the north and re-
captured everything and pressed the
Confederates slowly back to Staunton.
Neither side was strong enough to pos
sess and hold the valley. The Confed-
crate occupation defended one of the
roads to Richmond. The Federal occu-
patton defended one of the roads to
Washington. There were scouting and
raiding and clashing of sabers, but moth
ing like a general battle resulted. Both
commanders had been instructed to
avoid this and watch the mighty move
ments developing elsewhere.
What is battle like-a battle in
which 10, 900 men fall IN their tracks
to die with the roar of the guns still
sounding in their ears and as many
more lie there for hours cursing and
groaning and praying with the pain of
their wounds? Mcclellan was on both
sides of the Chickahominy, with the
spires of Richmond in view. His front
was miles long and defended by rifle
pits, earthworks, felled trees and nat
ural distractions. More than 100, 900
Federals faced Lee along this line. Be-
hind them were camps and wagon trains
and field hospitals and supplies cum Der
ing the ground for miles and miles.
Mcclellan was about to attack. He
was even writing his order when Lee
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
Things to Remember About Sic

Things to Remember About Sleeping.
Sunlight is good for everything but
feathers. The best number of persons
to each bed is-one. Away with heavy
hangings, either above or below the
bed. Beware of dusty, musty carpet
better sweetness and bare floor Do
not fail to provide some means for
ventilation during the night. Keep the
head cool while sleeping, but not by
drift of cold air falling upon it. If a
folding bed must be used, contrive
some way to keep it aired and whole
some. Let the pillow be high enough
to bring the head in a natural position
no more or less. When lying on the
side the pillow should be large enough
to bring the head up in line with the
spinal column. Thoroughly air the
sleeping-room every day; air the beds
and bedding as often as possible. A
dark, t-of-the-way, unwholesome
corner is no more fitted for sleeping
room than for parior. A feather bed
which has done service for a genera
ton or two is hardly desirable thing
upon which to sleep.-Good Housekeep-
ing. s
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10


Mr.. Grocer: there are
thousands of people who
want good tea (many don't
drink tea now, because it has
been either costly or bad)
and here is ScAtzlamg's Besl
good tea at a fair price.
Don't you want to sell
lots Of such tea, and money
back it if your customers
don't like it?
A Schilling s. Company
San Francisco leo
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
IN CASE OF SUNSTROkE.
Simp'e Directions That May Prevent
Serious Results.

Serious Results.
Intelligent and immediate action in
cases of sunstroke or heat prostra ton
will save many lives during the pres
ent heated term. The Chicago health
department has issued simple direc-
tions for the guidance of the layman
offering relief.
There are two distinct forms of sun
stroke and their treatment is distinctly
different In one form, "heat eXhaus-
tion," which is the milder of the two,
the skin is pale, cold and clammy and
the pulse is feeble. In this form the
patients usually recover, though death
sometimes ensues. The treatment is to
remove the patient to cool place or
at least out of the direct rays Of the
sun. Loosen all clothing, especially
about the neck. Dash cold water on
head and chest, apply spirits of am
monia and hartshorn to the nostrils
In some cases it may be necessary to
give small quantities of alcoholic stim-
llants.
In the other form, heat stroke or
insulation, the symptoms are much
more serious. The face is purplish, the
eyes bloodshot, the veins swollen and
corded and the skin dry. hot and burn
ing to the touch. The effects of the sun
seem to be most marked on the brain
and spinal marrow. The brain be-
comes so heated that the chest center
controlling the production of heat is
affected and the temperature rises from
the healthy one of 9S.5 degrees to as
high as 100 or over.
This condition is so serious that
physician must be called as soon as
possible. While awaiting the doctors
arrival much good can be done and
lives oftentimes saved by the applica-
tion of ice to the head and spinal
column. 1t will do more good If
broken up into small pieces and placed
IN cloths or rubber bags, but in the
hbsence of these, pieces of ice can be
placed about the head and neck.
Workingmen and others exposed to
the direct rays of the sun should have
their heads well protected, and should
wear woOlen next the skin. A very
useful precaution is a pad of cotton
batting or flannel sewed along the
back of the under garment over the
spine so as to protect it.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10


"Its jest like tole yo', leetle Sunshine"
his betters? What his wife 'buse Mars
Kenton fur? Why she mad at him? Yo'
know whar she libs?"
mo"
''In dat house jest began de cooper
shop. Yo' know who dun saw go in
dar yesterday?''
"No.''
"Dat Captain Wyle! What he want
dar, hey? know! He want her to cum
yere an tell yo' whoppin big lies bout
de Yankee lawyer an praise hisself up
at de same time! jest tell yo' to look
out fur dat woman!"
Uncle Ben had taken dislike to Mrs.
Baxter at first sight and didn't want
her to go along. He had not devoted a
minute to wondering if she had plan
or seeking to discover what it was. He
had fathomed it by that sense of intui-
tion which is often strongest in the
most ignorant minds. More to quiet
him than for any other reason Marian
promised to be on her guard. but dur
ing the day she decided in her own mind
that there might be more in it than ap-
peared on the surface. On two or three
occasions when Kentcn' g name was men
toned she noticed the hard look which
came into Mrs. Baxter's face and the
tinge of bitterness in her tones, and
these things had much to do with her
decision
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
remedies, and by constantly falling to cure by
local treatment, pronounced it incurable
Science has proven catarrh to be constitu-
tionai disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man.
ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., is
the only constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
Sets a worthy Examp1e.

Marshall County, Iowa, he's the dis
tinction of possessing the f'1t organi-
zation in the State that has for it's ul-
innate object the bettermeut of coun-
ty roads.
The call issued for meeting of the
road supervisors of the country some
time ago has met with a hearty re-
sponse, and at the meetin:, at least
two-thirds of the 124 road supervisors
in the county were present. The coun-
ty association is now fact and should
be an instrument of good. The attend
ance was very fattering to those who
We're instrumental in BRINGING about
the organization.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
Biggest Gun Casting.

A 16-inch gun casting was made at
the Bethlehem Iron Works on August
12. 1t is intended for the tube of 16-
inch gun now being built for the gov
ernment, and is 10 feet 6 inches long,
octagonal in shape and "a inches in
diameter. More than 100 tons of metal
were used in the casting, the first and
the largest of its kind ever made in this
country
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
Gave His Father the Promotion.

A case of sons thoughtfulness and
affection for father has come to light
in the navy department. at Washing
ton. John Casson and his son, Schley
Casson, are clerks in the Office of Secre-
tary Long at salaries until recently at
81, 200 each. The work of the young
man attracted attention, and he was
notified of promotion, with 81 400
salary. Young Casson refused to ac-
cept, saying that his father had been
longer in the service and was more de-
serving. At the young mans request
the promotion was transferred to the
father
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
DO WE NEED BIG MUSCLES

By 10 means Persons OF herculean build fire.
quently possess minimum of genuine vigor,
exhibit less endurance than very small people.
Real vigor means the ability to digest and sleep
well, and to perform reasonable amount OF
daily physical and mental labor without un-
natural fatigue. 1t is because course of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters enables the enfeebled
every day life, as well as to participate without
discomfort in its enjoyments, that it is such a
pre-eminently useful medicine.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
Field class Range Finder.

An improved range finder for field
glasses has fat dial plate. subdivided
to correspond with the focus of the
glasses, rigidly attached near the rear
end of the adjusting screw to the frame
of the glasses indicating the adjustment
upon dial. A small wheel upon the
adjusting screw turns it SO that it will
readily focus the glasses for various dis
tances, and enabling the user to also
estimate correctly the speed of advanc-
ing or withdrawing objects.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
The Most Interesting.

"a man." said the lecturer, "can live
without water for a week, without
sleep for ten days and without air for
five minutes"
There amt no particular limit to
the time he can live without work, is
there?'' anxiously asked DIR. Dismal
Dawson.-Indianapo Journal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
aomaee to an American.

Persons who have just arrived from
London tell us that in that city the win
dows of the millinery and drapery
shops are crowded with dainty confec-
tions of lace, ribbon and feathers
named for the popular young Duchess
of Marlborough. Fichus, collarettes,
boas, hats, jackets and slippers even
have received the Christian name of
the fair young American who has cap
tured the hearts Of all Englishmen and
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
a Gentle sonor;f,c

'sWhat's the matter with Blum? l
hear that alarm clock Of his go off half
a dozen times getween 10 at night and
10 in the morning"
He's troubled with insomnia and
every time the alarm sounds he can
roll right over and 80 to sleep. De-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

We have an idea that when the time
comes for us to Gather at the River.
our pleasure will be spoiled by finding
l lot Of boys sVAnsoing ID It.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

Vaccination has just been introduced
into Afghanistan by the advice of Miss
Hamilton an English physician, who is
in attendance upon the Ameer.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

A Georgia jury brought in this ver-
dict the other day: "We find the de-
fendant almost guilty"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

Lincoln county, Kentucky, has
new-found cave rivaling Mammoth cave
in size and novelty.
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CTo be Continued.)
A Warming for yellow Journalistic

warning 1Or yellow Journalists.
Contributors to Sunday journals of
yellow horrors should take warning
from the fate of M. Henri Martin, of
Paris. This amiable gentleman was en-
gagged in the preparation of an article
for the Courier de Lyons" of which
he was editor, an article entitled "Cho-
ses Vecues," in which he purposed to
recount at length the sensations Of
hanging. 1t is evident that he meant
to make himself an authority on the
subject, for he was found, with dog
collar about his neck, suspended by a
cord from a hook over his bed Mr..
Martin was in an excellent position to
tell all the sensations Of hanging, but
he could not, because he was dead. An
other illustrative case is that of M.
Edouard Dubus, a decadent of the ad-
vanced type, who was engaged with
III, Huysmans in writing the remarka-
BILE book entitled La Bas," giving q
considerable account of the practices
of Satanism. M. Dubus. in the pursuit
of occult knowledge, attended black
mass. After that he went mad. Those
who read should run.-New York
Times
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

The ancients knew how to cheat.
Loaded dice have been found in the
ruins of Herculaneum.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick kconsumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kans., Dec. II, '95.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10
A Schilling s. Company
San Francisco
WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR

DUPTURE and PILES cured; no pay nm
III. I'll cured: send for book. Dns. MAN1FIELD
: Poazzayz1xps a. Market 81. Ban Ffansisco
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AN.ANxEE
$ 8A.!ssG J !: .:!!!;ssGtAy =

ST believe did hear he was home.
San all de time he was home he dun
'bused Mars Kenton up hill an down.
What fur? What he got to say bout
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-10

Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-10-14

practical address, urging the annual
meeting of the soldiers Of the Valley
and brilliant exposition of the aim
and objects of the G. A. r.
During the meeting it was voted
that the soldiers have a reunion at
Dunlap next year, and that the Com
manders of the three Posts be COM
mittee to arrange time for same. A
vote was also passed thanking every
ONE who in any way had helped to
make the meeting a success, and the
singing of the National Anthem clos
ed the program.
The meeting was a success in ev-
cry particular and Post so may con-
gratulate itself not only on its pros
porous termination hut the kind as
slstance rendered by friends in all
parts of the County. The Comrades
Eho worked so hard to make prepar,
ations may feel well satisfied. The
children Of the public school by their
singing honored themselves and thelI
teachers.
The movement for an annual re.
union has been fairly launched
May we all have the pleasure oi
participating in and enjoying many
more,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-10-14
In the History Of Sc
quachee.
The G. A. r.. Camp Fire
and Reunion Proves an
Enjoyable Occasion.

The first reunion ever held IN the
Sequachee Valley was pleasant
and enjoyable occasion and one
which will be long remembered by
all who pai tici pated.
The preparations began at an ear
ly hour Friday when the prepara-
ton for cooking the meat was begun.
and Comrade Watley and his assis-
tants achieved grand success, as
the meat was splendidly cooked and
thoroughly enjoyed. 1t consisted of
200 lbs. of beef and mutton and rs
lbs. of pork, supplemented by huge
cauldrOn of soup.
The advance guard of the visitors
struck here Friday evening, when
wagon load from Dunlap reached
here and joined the crowd which had
the barbecue in charge.
The day opened brightly and the
Inauguration of perfect October
day was fully realized, A good del
egation from Collins Post, of Pike
vile, Commander Lawson, and
Seuuatchie Post, of Dunlap, Com
mander Baumgartner and people from
stations all up the Valley, came on
the early train and then came people
from all directions, on horse back
and in teams of all descriptions, the
farm wagon being most used as be-
ing capable of carrying any number
of people which could hang on, and
they came in also from Alabama aud
north Georgia, Battle Creek, South
Plttsburg, Jasper, the Mountain,
and the Valley was well represented
until between 700 and 1000 people
were present. Col. H. b Case, of
Chattanooga, Department Comman-
der, and G. w. Patten, Quarter
master General of Department, of
Chattanooga, came by way of Jasper
and was entertained by Comrade
Lancaster.
The regular meeting of Post SO,
&. A. r., was held at 10 a. m, and
with the representatives of the Pike
vile and Dunlap posts, there were
y Comrades present, the largest
meeting ever held in the Valley.
-Four Comrades were mustered into
the Post, and others will join at the
next meeting Nov 13, and the recep,
tion to the Dept. Commander and
staff and the general proceedings
was most enjoyable.
Then came dinner and the tables
had been spread by willing helpers
under the direction of Mrs. Ham
mock and Mrs. Lankester, and the
contents of many baskets and the
barbecued meat was piled high and
supplemented with plenty of good
hot coffee was ready for the attack
= The injunction to all to bring good
appetites was fully demonstrated and
the food disappeared rapidly and we
believe everyone got something with
possibly the exception of the cooks
1t was merry, jesting crowd anC
everything edible vanished. Nobody
complained of indigestion and hilari
~ reigned supreme. Then a pro
oession of soldiers numbering 1T
waS formed with Comrade Fulfel
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-10-14
DISPATCH PUBLISHING co.,
AAB w. Main ST.. Louisville. Ky.
no THE CREDITORS OF
E. E. SMART, DECD.

In obedience to an order made bv
the Chancery Court at Jasper, Tenn,
in the case of w. Z. Byers ana all
other creditors of the estate of E. E.
Smart, decd, against Geo. w. An
derson, Executor and Trustee ct AL
the creditors of said 4. Z. Smart are
hereby notified to come forward and
have themselves made party to this
proceedings, and file and prove their
claims before the Clerk and Master
before the next term OF this Court
(4th Monday in Feb'y next and all
creditors within the jurisdiction of thls
Court are enjoined from institutiup
separate suits for the collection Of
these claims.
This Sept. Both, 1897.
A. L. PITTS, c., & NJ.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-10-14
LOCAL.

S. F. Smith, of Whitwell, was in
town Friday.
Mr.. A X. Pryor, of Victoria, was
in town Monday.
J. G. Lancaster and Mrs. Lankes-
ter, were in town Sunday.
Everybody who intends to plant
wheat has gone to blowing.
The Toledo Weekly Blade and the
News, 81 per year, cash in advance,
We will give 81 per bushel for
good wheat In payment of subscip-
tions.
JUST try a 10c. box of Cascarets,
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
! Blank Deeds. Mortgage Deeds
and Chattel Mortgage Deeds for sale
at this office. If
CAsCARETs stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or grippe, 10c.
Our sympathy is with Charley
Curtis for his absent watch. Charley
what time is 1t?
Flowing commenced in the Con.
pinger lands Tuesday afternoon.
The welcome rain.
! H. Kent and neice and w. G. Hill
and Miss Louisa H. Hill attended
church at South Pittsbarg Sunday. |
Lost, a base ball suit by a mem
Der of Whitwell Club. Anyone
having found same will please return
to this Office.
The dry spell was broken Sunday,
first by thunder, then little shower,
arother light shewer at night and
showers Monday.
John Thornton has returned from
Texas not impressed with the exub-
Grant hospitality out there. Few
people offered him the glad hand.
Commander Baumgartner, of Post
49, Dunlap, stayed in Sequachee un-
til Monday evening. He was form.
er resident of this County.
At the Reunion Saturday the fol.
lowing candidates for County offices
were present: J. NJ. Bible and G.
w. Henson, of Jasper. J. w. Nor.
rison and Long, Victoria.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-10-14

All you guess about difficulty in
selling Stark Trees may be wrong.
If you wish to know the truth drop
postal to Stark Nursery, Louisiana,
Mo-, or RockpOrt, Illinois. Name
references. Cash pay to statesmen
each WEEK the year round Outfit
free-takes no money to TRY the
work. Also want CLUB MAKERS %
get their trees free.