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The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

On the broad canvas needed in pie turing the life of Prince Bismarck, no inconSpicuous place must be given to the outlines of the welded years, near ly fifty in number, wherein this man of iron showed the finer sensibilities. The death of the devoted wife shortened the days of him who seemed to deal so lightly in the questions of life and death for whole kindoms. We follow him through scenes in court and camp as one might watch the course of planet, but he comes near to all classes and conditions of men in exhibiting the affection which makes home the chief spot on earth. To many a heart the tears the husband shed when his dear est friend and helper died will be of more service in interpreting the illus trious life now closed than all the tri- umphs of diplomacy accomplished by his infiexible will and overmastering domination of men.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

means of specially constructed power to draw water from the channel five miles above Dieppe and drive it through pipage 120 miles to Long champs The water will be drawn off daily and thus be kept pure and the in- ventor also claims that he will be able to reproduce the tidal movements and even to lash the miniature sea with petty storms. For all this. of course, there will be some francs to pay, but Paris will have a novelty and for this Parisians arc always willing to pay and especially to have others pay.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Porto Rico, the one portion of Spain's late possessions in the new world which is to be promptly possessed by the United States as a portion of Its territory, is naturally attracting con siderable attention as promising field for enterprise. One of the most inter- esting and valuable articles on Uncle Sam's new island is that contributed to the Century by Frederick A. Ober, late commissioner in Porto Rico of the Columbian Exposition. Mir. Ober gives charming picture of the loveliness of the Porto Rican landscape and the beauties of its tropical climate, In which respect he simply agrees with all other observers, from Ponce de Leon to Gen. Miles and his army. Geo. graphically, Porto Rico is very simple. A central range of cordilleras descend ing in foothills and valleys to the coast, with numerous short rivers flowing | from the central mountain heights to 1 the coast in all directions, and with ] some excellent ports and harbors, eS- pecially in the east, south and west. There are more than 1000 of these short streams, of which perhaps fifty l are of sufficient size to be designated rivers. The island is thus we'll sup piled with water, though droughts in the southern portion are sometimes oc- casioned by the precipitation of the northeast trades against the northern side of the central mountain range. Al most every valuable or aromatic tree or shrub common to tropical climes flOurishes on the island, and these will be source of great wealth under the regime of industry and enterprise upon which Porto Rico Is about to enter. The lowlands are extremely fertile and produce maize, yucca, sugarcane, etc., abundantly. Tobacco of fine quality can be grown, and coffee trees yield annually about 17,0O0 tons. Bananas, plantains and other tropic fruits yield wonderfully, the entire range of deli- cious fruit being represented. The isl and is also rich in minerals, though but little attention has been given to them by the natives or the Spanish. The climate, after acclimatization, is considered the most healthful of the West Indies.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Talked to Himself Too Much.

A Portland (MeD man has sworn of against talking to himself. He was perating himself roundly the other day while walking on the street, and ap- piled to himself very uncompliment- ary name in a half audible tone just as he came abreast of another man. This person thought himself addressed, and not relishing the title drew off and gave the talkative chap a blow in the face that blackened bis eye.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Paris, always the capital of the king dom of the new, will strive to outdo herself at the coming exposition of 1900. Various schemes and projects, some visionary and some, perhaps, to be realized, have already been present ed to give an air of wonder and en- chantment to the exposition univer- selle. Among these is one for sea bath ing. For visitors at the great fair to have the pleasure of bathing on a real sea beach at Paris will not be possi- b!e for excellent reasons, but the in- ventor will give the best possible sub- stitute for it If his plans are adopted. His scheme is nothing less than to hol- low out a great lake on the site of the Champ -I'Entrainement at Longchamps in the Bois de Boulogne and then by
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
NATURES EPITAPH.

Who knows where the graveyard is Where the fox and the eagle lief Who has seen the obsequieS Of the red deer when they die? With death they steal away Out of the sight of the sun, Out of the sight of the living they Pay the debt and are done. No marble marks the place; The common forest brown Covers them over with Quaker grace Just where they laid them down Buta few years, if you see
 In summer deeper green Here end there, it is like to be The spot where their bones have been. Thus, not more, to the poor dead year. No grave nor ghostly stone, But greener life and a warmer cheer Be the only sign that he's gone.
 Christian Register
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

A peculiar fatality seems to hang over the Emperor Francis Joseph, and he has described himself as ''unlucky." The empress is the fifth person of his family to die violent death, the tragic and mysterious end of Prince Rudolph at Meyerling being yet fresh in the memory of the aged sovereign when this last and most terrible blow of all comes to crush him in the very year when the dual empire was celebrating the glories of his reign.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The bicycle run from Ponce to San Juan, over eighty miles of macadam road, through seven towns, and with Green Mountainlike scenery all the way, Will doubtless be one of the favor ite amnsemepts of winter tourists to Porto Rico from the continent of the United States.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

There are probably no more anarch- fists in Europe to-day than there have been, but anarchists are like ,mosQui- toes; when they become active one is a crowd
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
SensfbIe Girl.

"Yes," said the soldier, "when we parted she gave me 8 token of her re- gard. put it in my pocket and it was the means of saving my life."
 q see," was the response. "1t's the old story. You carried 1er photograph next your heart and # caused the bullet to defect"
 'No. It wasn't any photograph. It was bottle of malaria medicine"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
He Was Convinced.

Mrs. Hayricks-It says here in the paper, Silas, that this war has served to bring the people of our country clos CT together. Do you think there's any truth in it?"
 MT. Hayricks-Yes. When I looked into the parlor last night, Lieutenant Striplings and our Annie was settin' a good deal closer together than l have ever seen 'em before he went away Chicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
War News.

Mrs. Wallace-What do they want to cut all those cables for?
 MT. Wallace-Don't you understand? :? As soon as the cables that hold the island are cut 1t can be lowed over against the United States and fastened on to Florida.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The London Figaro must have added an Irishman to its staff. It's Berlin correspondent the other day telegraph ed: "I regret to learn that the Empe- TOT William fell from his horse at Will helmshohe but was not killed"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Worth Trying.

Dick Dashington-I wish knew something about law.
 His Friend-Want to break will?
 Dick Dashington-Not that; but l would like to know if I could get an injunction preventing old Bondclips from interfering with my attentions to his daughter.-Puck.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The late Georg Ebers, the Egyptol- ogist and novel-wrfter, was lifelong invalid and cripple, who had to be wheeled about in chair whenever he moved from place to place. Yet he was one of the most productive workers of the age. If one so handicapped can do so much, ordinary men should not despair of achievement.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Hia MnfiUa

Watts-I don't believe you ever miss an amateur performance.
 Potts-Of course l don't. Sitting through amateur performances make me enjoy professional work so much more.-Indianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Immune.

Old Mrs. Hankypank-Why, ain't you the same tramp gave one of my dar- ter's cooking-school pies to last year?
 Lionel Montmorency = Yes'm, but, Lord bless you! it didn't hurt me-Pm an immune.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Very Bald.

Remember, my dear," said the visit ing pastor, "that even the hairs of your head are numbered"
 "Nunkie Will's are," replied the little one. q tan tount 'em."-Philadelphia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

General Pando, who insists that the war isn't ended, should not waste his time in New York, but go to Spain, where the people as a rule don't sus- pect that war has even begun.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

'There are, of course, many worthy private citizens in the United States, says the London Quarterly Review. We naturally expect pleasant words from our English friends these days, but we are hardly prepared for such lavishly generous tribute. The esteem ed Quarterly Review should be careful that it does not become fulsome in its condiments s11
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Two of a Kind.

Elderly Gentleman (dining at Union Club to Waiter-Aren't you waiting on this table?
 "No, sir" pOinting to waiter in dis tance); "that gentleman is over there." -Tifp
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Already some fifteen names have been mentioned in connection with the Presidential nomination. After awhile we may have 1900.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Secret Ont.

''Now, what" asked the interviewer, 'Ied you to come out of Santiago har- borW
 ''We were drawn out" said the Span iard, "by the smell of roast beef on the Brooklyn. ."-Philadelphia North Amer ican.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO.
 INGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Joke1ets that Are Supposed to Have Been Recently Born-sayinss and Doings that Are Odd, Curious ana Laughable-The Weeks Humor.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

If it's true a man can now make a name for himself in the French army it's odd Colonel du Paty de Clam does n't try to do something with his.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Worms Chance.

Mrs. Enpeck-The philosophers tell us that blessings often come to us in dis guise.
 MT. Enpeck (with a sudden show of spirit)-Say, Maria, when are you go- ing to unmask aCleveland Leader.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
A Warlike Bird

MT. Schenley Park-I wish Audubon were alive now."
 Mrs. Schenley Park-Why?
 MT. Schenely Park-He could classify and describe the military round robin Pittsburg Telegraph.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The Cubans are very fond of baked beans, and from now on Boston will agree that the war had a, humanizing effect,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

A Texas contemporary suggests that Havana cigars may contain fever germs. Then the safest course is to burn the cigars, of course.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Judging merely from his. record Count Esterhazy probably pronounces his name with strong emphasis on the last two syllables.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The young man who starts out in life with money to burn sooner or later finds his match.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

A contemporary's headline, Dealers in Rubber Meet" furnishes little food for thought, even if the proof reader has done his work well.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Reversed Circumstances.

JoneS-For a while Jones was clean out of his mind about that girl.
 Smith-And now?
 JOnes-Oh, now the girl is clean ont of his mind.-Boston Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

This latest treatment of u Hung Chang goes to show his wardrobe IS about as uncertain as our own Weath- CT Bureau
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

When it comes to wheat this country refuses to hide its light under hundreds of millions of bushels.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Advertisers are now using the high est peaks of the Alps for their pur- poses. One way Of getting their name
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Bad Boy,

'T have noticed that It IS ti tiis Ssd boy who seems to get along most rapidly in school"
 ''Yes; the teachers promote them to get rid of fthem."-Indianap Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

There's a resemblance between the two, and the world may drop the sword altogether when Time drops his scythe.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
As a Bracer.

Maud-Poor Hankinson! Name Gar. linghorn threw him over the other day, but he makes brave attempt to hold his head up.
 Irene that why he's wearing that four-inch ?oChicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The man who invented advice never intended that any one should take it. This was not in the specifications.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Mick ("Boots" at the Ballyragg Ho- tel, knocking at visitors door at 4a. m.) -Fwhat toime wud ya wish to be call ed this morrnun sorr2-Mail and Ex- DreSS,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Victoria,a Descendants.

There are four soYereigns and nine
 heirs apparent among the ffty-seven living descendants of Queen Victoria.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Governing Factor.

He-You say the widows grief was terrible, and yet you think it won't be long until she narries again.
 She-It can't be long. She looked so lovely.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

AS to the use of time there is likely to be something dark in man making a night of it.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Long and Short of It.

'The war didn't last long"
 "How could it when Spain was short Y-Philadelphia North Ameri- can.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Havana cigars are again from Ha- yana." remarks a contemporary. Very far from Havana as a rule.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Thankfui for That,

First Clubman-As you know, old fellow, there are 10 marriages in heaven.
 Second Clubman-Then we won't miss our club so much after all, will we?-New York Evening Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
ExDtasnea

Friend-To be frank with you, can't see how Mrs. Hardcash happened to consent to your marriage with her daughter.
 MT. Slimpurse- She said 1 was the only young man who showed any con- sideration for mothers feelings. You see, when the other fellows took her daughter out riding they seldom got her back until after dark, but when I took her I always brought her home prompt ly in an hour.
 Friend-Humph How was that?
 MT. Slimpurse-The other fellows had their own rigs. l hired mine.-New York Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Fate.

''The die is cast," he hissed.
 No wonder he was sore. He had or dered 1t drop forged. Cincinnati En- Quirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Inst the Same.

Don't you want to gr v up to be a man"
 ''What's the usel All the other boys will be growed up, too, and it'll be just as hard to lick em as 'tls now."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Whose duty Is it at your house to put down the windows when 1t rains3
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Before the Czar can disarm Europe he must disarm suspicion.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Fence of His Country.

Lady-So you received that wound in defense of your country? Here is dime for you.
 Tramp-Tanks, lady. De fence got hurted in wuz a barb-Wire one jest be- low here.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
His s1eepy Hearers.

Mrs. Benham-I couldn't hear what the minister said this morning that made all of the people smile. What was it?
 Benham-Instead of giving out his text he said, "The usual nap will now be taken"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Spanish Flags.

'T suppose" remarked Farmer Corn tossel, that when Christopher Colum- bus landed in this hemisphere, one of the first things he did was to plant the Spanish flag"
 'I should say that nd seem the reg lar thing to dc
 "Well," speakin professionally, should say thlJ he managed to raise one of the poorest crops ever known" Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Missionarv Wnrk

eve are going to have a harder jof than conquering Cuba.
 "What's that?'
 "CiVilizing it."-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
As Revised.

Teacher-Tommy, into how many classes is the human race dividedT ,nv-Fivo
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

'My illusions" said she, "are all gone."
 Why" he asked, with that brutality only manifested by 8 man who has promised to love and cherish, 'don't you go to the drugstore and get some more eY-Indianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

Teacher-What are they7
 Tommy-Enligh civilized, half civilized, savage and Spanlards.-Chi- cago News.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-18
Additional Evidence.

II. H. Newhall, of the East Side bank
receive! a letter yesterday from e. S
Hannnm, now of Juneau. formerly a
lawyer on the East Side, in regard to
evidence of the death of E. T. Helgate
While there has been no doubt of his
having gone dowa Oh the Clara Nevada,
it was necessary 10 obtain some definite
proof of the fact to furnish the insurance
companies. This has been found little
difficult to obtain. Mr.. Helgate and Mr..
Wilkins were 10th seen ON the dock, and
were heard to say they would 60 on
board, hut the friends of Mrs. Ho1gate
have bee. seeking for more definite in
formation, whicf, has just been secured
in the person of Mr.. Adams, wlleni
Mr.. Hannum mentions as positive wit
ness. Mr.. Adams accompanied both MIR.
Holgate ANA MIR. Wilkins to the steamer,
and placed his trunk on board the same.
Mr.. Adams was called away for some
purpose, but before he returned the beat
had gone, and he was left behind, for
tuEate fer himself. Mr.. Hannum does
not say who this MIR. Adams is, but his
affidavit will be secured at once, and
this with other evidence, will be enough
for the purpose. Mr.. Hannum writes
that the collectors Office, where he had
been acting for some time, had been
having a rush.-Oregonian.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-18
The Greatest Discovery Yet

W. NJ. Repinc, editor Tisklwa, H.,
"Chicf," says: I've wort keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption. coughs and c. lbs. Experiment
ed wit. m my ethcrs, bat never got the true
:medy until we used Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery. No other remedy can take its
place in our h"a,r, as ia it We have c.r-
tain ard sure cure for Coughs, cslds, wheoe-
ing codgh, etc" 1t is idle to experime. t
with sther remedies. even if they are urged
on you rs just as COED rs DIR. Kings New
Discovery. They are net as go~d,. because
this remedy ha. II record of cures and be-
si.le. is guarantced. 1t never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottles free at Graham g. Wells drug
sore.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-18
Students Original Program.

| The Amicitiaa shave aim ed at novel
ty in their public entertainment which is
to be presented at the opera house to.
morrow evening. The patrons may be
surprised, but they will not be bored.
Nothing has been borrowed. The reci-
tatioxs, declarations, farces-everything
is tho production of the AE1icitians. One
novel and pleasing feature is the fact
that no admission fec will be charged.
However, nominal SUM, 10 cents, will
be asked for reserved seats, which may
be obtained at Gerhara's.
The GAZErTE has not been furnished
with copy of the program and only a
guess can be made. The performers are
not known, but it is highly probable that
Arthur Simpson, i'll tableau, will stand
on his head, illustrating the subject,
playing end" The up and dowa twins.
Walters and Mcbride, kEow delightful
duet, accompanied by McBride's most
expansive and contagious smile. The
announcement that they will not sing is
bound to draw crowd. Bodiue does a
turn that is certain to excite lively inter
est. He will throw Is pound hammer
into the audience. DeE.is Stovall will
,hixk out a story i'll the presence Of the
people. Gyp Thursten has lecture.
He is thc star tackle OH the football tsau
and perhaps that is the reason the sub
ject, fishing tackle" has been selected
for him-but perhaps not. Gallagher,
in his natural German accent, will give a
French trans =tien of Bill Nyc, as a
defamation. Scoggins kas the part of
a married woman deserted by her hus-
band, or 'tlle left half" The question,
Resolved, that it is easier to win all in.
tercollegiate footrace than to make stage
love-" will be debated by Sites, who
takes the affirmative.
These details of the program are the
results of guessing. only, and may be
slightly erroneous, but they :re correct
enoush to give some idea of the variety
and startling innovations that may be
expected from the entertainment. There
has commenced already rash for re-
served seats, and those intending to at
tend will be wise if they secure their
seats at once. i
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-18

In composition Bensen's figures varied
from Sd OIL Woodward to SO On Murch;
Gautenbein's from S5 OH Gi'strap 10 c5
on Wight; Penrosc's from 76 on Van
Wrinkle to 81 Oil Mureh. While Benson
marked Miss Rugg 60, Penrosc gave her
ST.
The figures of the judges on delivery
in detail were as follows: Wire-Gilstrap
81, VanWiHkle 81, RHgg 9S, Haskell e3,
Woodward "a, Murch e5, Thompson 90,
Wallace 81 Wight e5. -Gilstrap
SO, V.snWinkle rs, Rugg 90, Haskell IS,
Woodward SO, Murch 90, Thompson rs,
Wallace e5, Wight 90. Gilstrap
so, VanWinkle 40, Rugg 70, Haskell so,
Woodward so Murch IS, Thompson rs,
Wallace So, Wight 90.
The Corvallisites who attended the
contest, with hardly sn exception, be-
lieve that Wallace, of McMinnvil.e col
lege, or Miss Rugs. of Portland, was en-
titled to first honers, with Mureh, of the
state university, a close second. The de-
liv.ry of the latter was marred little
by :. delibcrateness that seemed mecllaIl-
i,,1
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-18
The School Question.

The published report of Chairman
Hershner of the school board, and tho
rejeinder of Principal Pratt has caused
mach local comment.
The average citizen and school patron
is we'll pleased with the management oil
tie school and with the results. Corval-
lis people praise their public school t"
new corners and believe it to | e second
to nc e in the state in good ,Lanageme, t
aud efficiency.
The chairrnan's report made ne 81, :
oi6c complaint, and probably the te d.
ency to :rowl little was more formal
than earnest.
There had to be souletlli.g z in tie
chairElan's repsrt and the sc',oel has
been praised SO much that nove'ty re-
quired a little fau't finding. 1t is not
generally considered that the board an
t;cipates raising storm by any action
that would prove unpopular.
The letter of Prof Pratt was convinc--
ing and straightforward and was en-
dorsed by every school patron heard dis
cussi e tie matter. The attendance of
some undesirable pupils was regretted,
but no ose thought that ths teachers
could sc criticised for this.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-18
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like ii, but there is really
no trick about it. Anybody can try it who
has lame back and weak kidneys, malaria
or nervous troubl.s. We mean lie can cure
himself right away by taking Electric Bit
ters. This medicine tones up til: whole sys
tenn, acts as a stimulent to the liver and
kidneys, is blood purifier and nerve tonic.
It cures constipation, headsche, fainting
spills, slseplessncss and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, mild laxative. and re-
stor.s the .ystem to its natural vigor. Try
Electric Bitters AID be convinced. Only
Soc bettle at Graham & Wells drug store.