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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
STEAM AS A MOTIVE POWER.

he First Vessel So Propelled Was
lnvertel / by n Spaniard.
The application of steam as a moving
hut for the first extensive employment
Of it the world indisputably owes the
English and the Americans. AS early
as 1913 Spanish captain named Bias
co De Garay showed IN the harbor of
Barcelona a steamboat of his own in
yention. The preacher Mathesius, in
his sermon to miners in Nuremburg in
1902, prays for the man who "raises
water from fire and air." showing the
early application of steam power In
Germany. An Italian engineer, G. Be-
anca, invented in 1929 a sort of steam
windmill. In England among the first
notices of steam power is one contained
in small volume published in 1647,
entitled The Art of Gunnery," by Nat
Nye, in which he proposes to ''charge
piece of ordnance without gunpOw-
der by putting in water instead of
powder, ramming down an air-tight
plug and then the shot, and applying a
fire to the breach "till it burst out sud-
denly" Bat the first successful effort
was that of the Marquis of Worcester.
In his Century of Inventions" in 1876,
he describes a steam apparatus by
which he raised a column of water 70
the height of forty feet. This, under
the name of fire water work." was
actually at work at Vauxhall in 1866.
The first patent for the application OF
Stnl tn, Uar rin11S Kinds of
chimes was taken out in 1893 by Capt.
Savery. In 1899 he exhibited before
the Royal Society a working model of
his invention His engines were the
first used to any extent i'm, industrial
operations. In all the attempts at
pumping engines hitherto made, includ-
ing Sayery's, the steam acted directly
upon the water to be moved, without
any intervening part. To DR.. Papin, a
celebrated Frenchman, is due the idea
of the piston. It was first used by him
in 1890. The next step in appliance
was made in 1705, In the atmospheric
engine" conformity invented by New.
comen, Cawley and Slavery. This ma
chine held it's own for nearly seventy
years, and was very largely applied to
mines. The next essential improve
ments on the steam engine were those
of Watt, which began new era in the
history of steam power. His first Inn.
provement was the separate condenser,
patented in 1859. The principal inn
provements that have been made since
Watts time have been either in mat
ters relating to the boiler, in details Of
construction consequent upon our in.
creased facilities, improved machinery
and greater knowledge of the strength
of materials, in the enlarged applica-
ton of his principle of expansive work
ing. or in the application of the steam
engine to the propulsion of carriages
and vessels
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
Halt, men, halt! Those lCho are not
cnirfLrfla uil fOllOau 1nep,

Halt, men, halt! Those 1cho are NOT
cOtrartls uiI folloao nleP'
ment, are in front of Jackson's men.
The battery is wheeling into position,
when the Virginia regiment is ordered
to charge it. With wild cheer, the
command dashes forward, but to meet
with such withering volley from the
western men that it falls back in con-
fusion. Let us follow the company on
the right. AS it falls back its captain is
left lying on the field. The first lieu
tenant should be in command, but
neither he nor his fellow officer seeks to
rally the disorganized men. The COM
pany is breaking back in mob right
under Jackson's eyes. when private
seizes the flag froRn the panic stricken
color bearer and shouts:
Halt, men, halt! Those who are
not towards will follow mel"
1t was too late to rally the company
as whole. 1t was breaking back on
the reserve. headed by its two lieuten-
ants, but at the call to rally about 80
of the men turned and raised cheer
and followed the flag. The sight of the
flag and the echo of the cheers put heart
into the beaten regiment. Something
like order came out of confusion, and a
moment later two thirds of the regi-
ment were fighting over the guns. The
other regiments of the brigade moved
up. and they came inst in time. The
First Michigan and Fourteenth New
York were charging up to support the
Minnesota men and save the guns.
And now for the space of a quarter
of an hour 5000 men tonight with
bayonet, with clubbed muskets, with
whatever weapon they could wound or
kill. 1t was the fight of mob. 1t was
mob which went cIrcling round and
round the battery long ago disabled by
the killing of all its horses The Thirty
eighth New York. followed by portion
of the Fire Zouaves, went forward yell
ing and cheering. but they came too late
to save all the guns. The Confedcratos
held the ground and retained three of the
pieces. AS jackson rides forward the
company from the Shenandoah valley is
dragging one of the captured guns to the
rear.
"Who commands this company?"
asked the general. looking in vain for
commissioned officer.
The men halted and stared at him,
but no one replied.
Where is your captainl Where are
your heutenants?" he demanded.
Cant tell yo', general, answered
private who was bareheaded and coat
less. but the boss we are worlfin nm
der jest now is that ar Yankee with
the fagl''
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

intendent Holmes took up the matter
and distributed among the teachers
copies of Illinois course of study. The
was discussed and at a meeting of the
county association at Philomath in
1895, vote was taken and the teachers
present promised their assistance. Ow-
ing to the retirement of Professor
Holmes from the office, he could not
complete the work, SO the present in
cumbent, assisted by Professors Holmes
and Pratt, carried out the plans already
begun. A simple classification of the
work for the common schools was COM
piled and published in pamphlet form
ers in the county during February of
the present year.
The pamphlet consists of two parts.
The first 12 pages is devoted exclu-
sively to the classification work, and
the rest treats of the duties of parent,
teacher, pupil and director. Some of
the aims of the classification are as fol-
lows: To make the advancement uni
form in every branch throughout the
county; to lessen the damaging results
of too frequent change of teachers;
to increase the interest of pupils by
giving them definite aims and to en-
courage them to complete the public
school course and receive common
school diplomat; to show what studies
are to be completed before others are
taken up, thus preventing neglect of
any branch.
The entire eight years. work is
mapped out, year by year, and certain
amount must be completed during each
school year. At the end of the eight
years, the pupil is supposed to be ready
to graduate, having completed the
course laid down in the county classifi-
cation. Questions are then prepared
by the county board of examiners and
sent to the teachers, who conduct the
examinations and grade the papers,
which are forwarded to the superintend-
ent for further grading. If the ap-
plicant receives general average of 10
per cent and does not fall below 55 per
cent in any one branch, he receives a
diploma of graduation from the super
intendent, free of charge. THESE diplo-
mas are accepted, on certain condi-
tions, as evidences of educational abil-
ity by the Philomath colleges, the Ore
gon agricultural college and the Mon
mouth normal school. While the class
ification has been in operation during
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA," and
PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark.
I, DIR. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massachusetts,
was the originator of PITCHERS CASroRIA," !"
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on
every wrapper. This is the original " PITCHERS
CASTORIA' which has been used in the homes
of the mothers of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is
the kind .yon have alzOays 6omght, and has the
signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the
wrapper. No one has authority from me to use
my name except The centaur Company of which
Chas. H. Fletcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
OUR COMMON SCHOOLS
THE GOOD RECORD OF BENTON
COUNTY'S SCHOOLS.

County Superintendent of Public In
struction- George w. Denman States
Some Plain Facts Concerning Ben
ton County's Educational Interests.
The citizens of Oregon may well be
proud of the position their state has at
tanned in the educational world. The
efficiency of our school system is seen
in the gratifying fact that Of all the
states in the Union, Oregon ranks third
in the matter of literacy, although we
are spending less per capita each year
for the maintenance of our schools.
She has, however, over 100000 in
vested in school property, and spends
annually nearly 100000 for teach
ers' salaries.
While Benton is one of the smallest
counties in the state, in area, yet no
other is better equipped for carrying
on the work of educating the future
citizens. She has located within her
boundaries three colleges, employing
at least 40 instructors, and having an
enrolment of over 450 students.
There are two graded public schools
other at Philomath. These schools en-
ploy 12 teachers, and had, during the
past year, an average daily attendance
of about 45O pupils. The school in
Philomath consists of two grades, ad-
vanced and primary. Professor A. G.
Guthrie has been retained as principal,
and Mrs. Minna Bryan will remain in
the primary department,
The Corvallis public school is not
only the leading public school of our
county, but it ranks high in comparison
with the other public schools of the
state Professor S. 1. Pratt has been
principal for the past four years and
the board showed their appreciation of
his services by re-electing him at their
last meeting, for the ensuing year.
Mr. Pratt is not only principal, but has
charge also, of the Ninth grade, which
was added to the Eighth grade, upon
his recommendation, last year. By
this addition, students are better fitted
for college work, which many of them
expect to pursue. The following corps
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
a secret Newspaper.

A strange newspaper which many
persons will be eager to obtain had its
existence disclosed for the first time at
the Won Tausch libel trial in Berlin.
It seems that certain aristocrats at
Kaiser Wilhelm's court turn in the gos-
sip they hear to an editor, who prints
off limited edition of the news thus
collected for the contributors and a
very few other persons. To get at this
chronique scandaleuse member of the
secret police forged, with full acquies-
cence from his superiors, the name of a
nobleman high in court circles.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

Mr.. William II. Dali, of the Smith
sonian Institution says, in Science,
that during the early days of the
whale fishery several well-attested in
stances occurred of whales struck In
one ocean, as the Atlantic, being after.
ward killed in the North Pacific, and
vice versa" This would indicate that
some whales are great travellers, for to
get from the Atlantic to the North Pa
cific they would have to go many thou
sands of miles, passing either around
Cape Horn, or around the northern
end of North America and through
Bering Strait.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
HOw's THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case of Cstarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ]
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trasactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga
tion made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN G. MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Tsledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Solo
by all druggists Testimonials free.
Halls family pills are the best.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

"Wc uaGt St.rty more men to fill up this
company"
he cant do no farm worir. I'd like to
go along with yo' all, but can't spare
over 80 days. Make it 80 days, and I'll
put down.
II don't like to say 80, )" replied the
captain as he stood up to look over the
crowd. You see, we've got to get there,
wherever it is, and then we've got to
have fight or two and march around,
and should reckon on 30 days anyhow.
Better come along. You never did have
no such chance to see fun in all your
life before.
. Waal, l reckon 10 or 90 days won 4
make no great difference anyhow, said
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
ENTERPRISES OF GREAT PITH
AND MOMENT

Have, ere now, had their currents "turned
awry,' as Hamlet says, by an attack of dys-
pepsia. Napoleon failed to improve his advant-
age at Austerlitz in consequence, it is said, of
indigestion brought on by some indiscretion
in eating. In order to avoid dyspepsia, abstain
from over indulgence, and precede the meal by
a wineglassful OF Hostetter's stomach Bitters,
the tone of the stomach. Liver complaint,
chills and fever, and rheumatism annihi-
lated by the Bitters.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
Cuba,s GREAT Forests.

According to consular report, Cuba,
although its entire area is only about
equal to the state of Pennsylvania, COZ
tains IS, 900, 900 acres of primeval for
ests, where the woodman's axe has
never been heard" In these forests,
which cover nearly half the entire sur
face of the island, are found, among
other timber, mahogany, cedar. red
wood, logwood, ebony, lignum-vitae,
and IA tree with extremely durable wood
called ciaguaran.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
A Botanical Clock.

Among the botanical curiosities
which have been found in the isthmus
of Tehuantepec, lately much explored
by naturalists, is botanical clock. 1t
is a flower which in the morning is
white, at noon is red, and at night
blue, and the alterations of color are so
regular that the time of day can be told
from the tint of the flower.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
singular Effects of Cold. .

A bar of lead cooled to point about
800 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, ac-
cording to the experiments of M. Pictet,
gives out, when struck, pure musical
sound. Solidified mercury, at the same
temperature, is also resonant, while a
coil Of magnesium wire vibrates like a
steel spring.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
10 MOTHERS OF LARGE FAMILIES

In this workaday world few women
are SO placed that physical exertion
is not constantly demanded of them in
their daily life.
Mrs. Pinkham makes special appeal
to mothers of large families whose work
is never done, and many of whom suffer
and suffer for lack of intelligent aid.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
Calm and Collected,

Reporter-It Is said that yourself and
your comrade, O'Hoggarty, were calm
and collected after the dynamite ex-
plosion at the quarry.
McLubberty-Wull, 1t was loike this.
oi was calm and O'Hoggarty was col
licted, New York World. -.ss
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

A little thing happened down at the
home of Schilling's Best tea the other
day that cost the firm a clean 5000,
and the most interesting feature of the
matter is that they could have got out
of paying it if they wanted to-because
it was voluntary thing and no one
expected them to do it.
1t seems that, in the earlier part of
the missing word contest. A. Schilling
& Co. promised 500 each to the two
persons who sent in the largest number
of Schilling's Best yellow tickets before
June 10.
1t seems fair that the consumers of
the tea should get those prizes. A
grocer has better opportunity for col
lecting tickets; and then, too, he makes
profit on the tea. But two grocers
won the prizes, and A. Schilling & Co.
paid the money.
Now comes the funny part-they
wanted consumers to get 5000, and were
determined they should. So they paid
another 5000 to the two consumers who
had sent in the two largest numbers of
tickets.
That is handsome, to say the least.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

the first approach of weakness, may
fill your future years with healthy JOY.
MRS. A.. c. BUTLER, 1923 North AL
bany avenue, near Humboldt Park,
Chicago, ILL.,, says: 81 am fifty-one
years old and have had twelve children,
and my youngest is eight years old. I
have been suffering for some time with
terrible weakness; that bearing down
feeling was dreadful, and could not
walk any distance. I began the use
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Sanative Wash and the
have cured me. Icannot praise r
medicine enough"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
HoITT's SCHOOL.

Nowhere are boys better cared for and more
thoroughly taught than at Hoitts school, Burl-
ingame, San Mateo county, Cal. In charge OF
Ira G. Hoitt, Phi. d. Reopens August 10TH
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

In Rome there are few houses bear
ing the number Is. Nearly all the
houses that should bear those figures
are marked 12B or 14A.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

1 shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
State
College,.

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
THE BEST IN THE STATE.
Military training by United States officer.
: Twenty-Five instructors.
Surroundings healthful and moral.
Free tuition No incidental feesl
Expenses, including board, room, clothing,
washing, books, etc., about $3.50 per school year.
Fall Term Opens September go.
For catalogue or other information address
THOMAS M. CATCH, Pres,
Corvallis, Oregon.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

The Kiel canal is lighted over 81
miles by electricity, and is the longest
distance in the world lighted continu-
ously in that way.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

: The stargazers of the Mount Hamil-
ton observatory say that there are five
hundred million burning suns in the
milky way.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

French paupers are provided for by
the funds arising from ten per cent
tax on theater tickets. This tax aver
ages $4,000, 900 a year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
The Lord Mayors Robe.

The lord mayor of London is entitled
to wear an earl's robe whenever a
crowned head visits the city. The pres
ent lord mayor had such robe made
for use at the recent jubilee festivities
which cost him $500.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23
.DRuNKARDS CAN nsaaEEEp aE

The craving tor drink a disease marvellous
cure for which has been discovered called Anti
Jag" which makes the inebrate lose all taste for
strong drink without knowing why. as 1t can be
given secretly in tea, coffee, soup and the like.
If "Anti-Jag' is not kept by your druggist send
one dollar to the Renova Chemical Co., 66 Broad
way. New York. and it will be sent postpaid, in
plain wrapper, with full directions how to give
secretly. Information mailed free.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

Football was crime in England dur
ing the reign of Henry VIII.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

The mean temperature of the earth
taken as whole, is 80 degrees F., and
the average annual rainfall is 80 inches.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

the spring term only, yet all the schools
of the county are taking up the work
with an enthusiasm and vigor that is
having telling effect and insures it's
complete success.
GEO. w. DENMAN.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

1t is well known that continued dark
ness has caused the vision of animals
to become partially destroyed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

1857 SansOme Street
San Francisco, CaL..
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-09-09

Elizabeth Coffland and Benjamin Cofland
who reside at Horton. Brown County, KAN
sas; Jacob Z. Hockman and Anna NJ Hock-
man who reside at Chester Center, Poweshiek
County, Iowa, and Daniel Hickman and
Nettie l.. Hickman wtO reside at Frankfort,
Marshall County. Kansas, will take police
the will annexed of Noah Hickman, de-
ceased. On the nth day of July, 1897. fle,i his
petition In the Probate Court Of Hooking
County, Ohio, against them and others alieg-
ing that on or abont April lst, 1897 Noah
Hickman died leaving a will which was duly
probated; that by his said will he gave and
devised to his wife, Catharine Hickman. In
lieu OF dover during her natural life. the fol-
lowing real estate situate In the County OF
Hooking and State OF ohio aud described as
follows. to-wit: Being the east half of the
north east quarter and the northeast quarte.
of the sc uth-east quarter of Section q, TOWN.
ship II, and Range Is. Also. the southwest
quarter of the north west quarter and the
MOI tn west quarter of the south-wes quarter
of section 20, same township and range a.
aforesaid.
That he also by his said viii gave to his said
wife all the stock, household, furniture, pro-
visions and other goods and chaitles which
remained on said premises at the time of his
death during her natural lie.
That saiu Noah Hickman further provided
In his said will tina at the death of his said
" ife said real estate and personal property
should be sold and divided among his child>
rem and grand daughter, Katy Jane Whit
craft. That said Catharine Hickman died
OH the 10Th day of December. 1896,
The PRAYER of the petition Is in substance
that the plaintiff may be authorized and or
dered by the Court TO sell said real estate ac-
cOrding to law tor the purpose of distributing
the proceeds of the sale thereof in accordance
with the direction and provisions of said will.
Said parties are required to answer on or
before the 18th day of September. 1897, or,
Judgment may be taken against them.
JOHN q. KRINN
Administrator with the will annexed
of Noah Hockm an, deceased, plaintiff.
July "a ,lS97-6w. v. c. LOWRY. Attys
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-09-09
Resolutions of Respect.

At a meeting of the Teachers of
Hooking County at Logan. Ohio. Aug.
3Oth 1897, the following Resolutions
OF Respect were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almigh-
ty God in his wisdom to remove
from our midst, our late fellow teach
er, f. H. Ferrell,
Therefore, The members of the
Hooking County Teachers Institute
deem it proper, that we place on rec
ord our appreciation of his services
as a faithful and respected member
of our body,
Therefore, Be it resolved, that
while we bow down in humble sub
mission to the will of the Most High
We now less mourn the loss of cur
dear brother, who has been called
from us and his fields of labors to
rest, be it further resolved, That by
the death of w. H. Ferrell our pro-
fession looaes a follower, earnest
and jealous in his work, the world an
honest and upright man, and his fam
lily kind and loving husband and
father; be it resolved, That a copy
of these Resolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased, and also be
published in our local papers and the
same be spread on the minutes of
this Institute,
Tunnis Nunemaker,
w. T. Polling,
Alma H. Mccarthy,