The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-01-01
RESOLUTIONS IN RHYME.
A Young Lady's Experiments
= in Thought Photography.
New Years Avowals.

"A 4VouS Aa0y |<ApSe esAASAAs
in Thought Photography.
New Years Avowals.
Manysa truth has been uttered in jest.
Prof. Jordan's paper on Thought Pho
tography," while written as g .fake, "
has developed many experimenters in
that field. A Corvallis young lady has
been very successful in the new art or
science, and has gathered from the think
ers Of several acquaintances, the follow
] ing resolutions made by them. Her
name IS withheld for the present, but she
handed in her manuscript signed "clare
Elite"
Beach, Eph.-I am willing to exc cut
an existence on board of a catamaran,
but Tll never again fix up rattle in ca
boots witt, Chinaman.
Burnett, Brady.-Tve a career that's
checkered, TIM resolved gainst further
taking, rm going to break the record to
| keep my heart from breaking.
| Buchanan, Arthur promise to be
faithful and never to distress her, I'll
learn my lessons quickly from my admir-
ed professor"
Burnett, Bruce.-I am Sunday school
scholar and lay some claim to piety. but
am going to surprise the widow, who
SAYS .sIs that YOU Siety?o
Clark. oren.--My days need slight re-
forming; my failings cry not load. This
vow my brain is warming: I'll join the
straight-haired crowd.
Crawford, Ed will not be fearful,
tho, perhaps, -I~might pant some to see
lady fearful peeping o'er the transom.
Denii,an, Geo.-I don't want TO pose
as fast young man. that's understood of
course, and so the horizon I'll scan for a
purchaser for my horse.
Edgar, WILL know what's what and
I'll get hot at the man who bout me
rinymes. He'd better not say that I've
got a lien upon the Times.
Fulton, John.-A woman's heart can't
quite size it, however highly though I
prize it, 1 want one; who'll advertize it :
And i'll the Lab I'll analyze it.
Foster, ]. W.-This my resolution
Whatever fate befall, while some may
strive for great things, I'll be satisfied
with Small.
Fischer, Ernest. st.-Ihave no VOW l wish
to make, for promises are but to break;
mankind doth seem so fekle. Still this.
lone one make and mean: l will not
play slot machine, unless have a
nickel.
Gerhard, Con.-Some may desire to
move about, the universe 10 scan, but I'm
going to pose for another year as the
station cry man.
Holgate, H. LII have little scheme
on foot-well, yes, It's on the sly, sir. +
have resolved to get aSjob as business
advisor.
Hodes, Carl.-I'll encourage the society
Fenian, I'll give every member dirk,
I'll settle the question Armenian, aad
gobble every Turk. Til admire every
suit, combination, that in glowing stripes
doth appear. I'll not be caught iii one
more celebration, and promise to learn
to drink beer.
Harrison. ''Peggy."-rr promise, 'pon
my soul do, to keep myself away from
Terrell and his old hoodoo. upon his next
birthday.
Hall. Gifty.ePll quiz all sport. Yes,
truly quit No shot gun I'll be wanting.
The China birds may fearless fit, and
past is my coon hunting.
Hodes, Clem.-Kind providence I'll not
provoke; fate shall go unde6ed. You'll
see me in dray, this year, when l take
a buggy ride.
Irvine, Geo.-Ive set my mind upon
it and I've sworn it forcibly; Durham
may run the. Office, but lie can't run me.
johnson, Bob promise to stay as
long as may, in the Office where be.
I would ever fain hear the questioning
refrain of, "Is there some mail for me-"
johnson, B. W.-Rocked in the cradle
of the deep, I've sang my solo fame to
Sleep Tho oft the footlights fash to
cheer, there nevermore will appear
Kiger, Dick.-The old man boxes his
peaches. They can be opened with a
hatchet. Now when get a box this year,
I promise not to scratch it.
Kelsay, Lyman.-I got riley at Raley,
I bucked hard at Burkhardt. I've re.
solved, though, now daily to buck in and
work hard. =
Kriebel, M. HI have plan which
every man will think the proper caper.
I'll fix the scheme, you rig the beam,
we'll hang the poet of this paper.
Kerr, Geo.AI'll not again grow angry
nor swear about the slur, to hear the doc
tor telling, "We'll, boys, I've cured a
cur"
Kerr, Bill.-Oh, my pleasure to advance
I'll take in each country dance, all the
year. When the girls toward ma fit
with smile, then I'll run-nit. Let's
have beer. -.
Lester, Bowen.- n.-Mistfetoe.and. Christ
mas holly tell single men of single folly.
This year I'll hunt me up wife, or do
without thro' all my life.
McLagan, o. C.-Tm bound and re-
solved, tits worthy design, to give up
my search for that evasive mine.
Mason, Waynan. Pretty little Albany