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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-05
DISTRESES IN RUSSIA.

London, February 5.-The St. Peters
burg correspondent of the Times, says:
"a failure IN the harvest has caused
terrible distress among the peasantry of
the interior provinces. especially in con.
trail and southeastern Russia. In some
places they are worse off than during the
famine of 1891. The Russian editors have
been forbidden to refer to the matter
Private letters from Tambotf, in tie
province of that name, southeast of Mos
COW, say the peasants are feeding their
half starved cattle with the thatches of
their roofs. Typhus and other diseases
are making rapid Roadway among them. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-05
REVOLUTIONARY PICTURES.

There was large attendance at Baxter
hall today of our citizens interested in
the Revolutionary pictures, description
of which was published in the PRESS
yesterday, and all the, visitors were de-
lighted with the exhibition. The history
classes of the grammar schools attended
and must have been highly benefited by
what they saw.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-05

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
A Doctors Bill.

A good true story Is told Of a San
Francisco philanthropist and a doctor
with conscience. A wealthy lady
several years ago developed an in
significant wen on her face. In her
travels in Europe she consulted an
eminent surgeon as to its removal, and
was advised not to have It done. An
Eastern surgeon Of equal eminence
also declined to perform the operation
Returning to San Francisco, she hap
pened to show 1t to a physician and
surgeon Of no national reputation-a
humble homeopath-but o man whose
skill was unquestioned. He examined
it carefully, and said there would be
no trouble about It,. 1t was a simple
operation. Dreading to risk it after
such eminent warning, she delayed ac-
ton, but finally asked another exam
ination and opinion. The same con-
clusion was reached; and the operation
followed, with wholly successful re-
suits.
One day, when the doctor called, his
bill was asked for. He presented it,
fifty dollars being the amount The
lady smiled and said:
DO you consider that reasonable
charge, considering the circum-
stancesT' to which the doctor replied:
'9That Is my charge for that opera
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
How Barnum Won His Wife.

Barnum was Mayor Of Bridgeport
and a wldower. He was lonesome and
his beautiful home, Waldemere, ON the
shore Of Long Island Sound, was not
much visited except by sightseers. He
became interested in the beautiful
daughter of John Fish, Of Southport,
England, a retired manufacturer. and
solicited her hand in marriage. Bar
mum was well advanced In years and
knew his fame as the prince Of show
men was not sufficient to win the prize.
In fact, the fame might hurt his suit
rather than help it, for Miss Fish great
ly disliked the notoriety attached to
the greatest show on earth," and after
she had married its owner, always
managed to hold herself aloof from the
publicity her husband loved SO we'll.
But the old showman's knowledge of
the English love for celebrity led him
to play a winning card. He had his
photograph taken, with Waldemere as
q background. The picture represent
ed him seated In snowy landau, har-
messed to four beautiful black horses,
his coachman on the box and two foot
men behind. Under the photograph
were the words, Lord Mayor Of
Bridgeport" A copy of this picture
was forwarded to Miss Fish, and Bar
mum always thought 1t "did the bust
ness" At all events, 1t was not long
after Miss Fish received the picture
that she became his wife.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
told him all about it myself" said roi.

COiQ MIN all ADOut IL mJSeiLs Sdtu OS'
ly, smiling.
81 remember now, that 1t was the
same with me and the cat" said Joe.
81 know l wanted to tell you how sorry
] was and 1t was all ] could think OF
when Jonessy came to see me-"
"I am sorry, too, joe" said Polly,
"and hope you won't think that 1
done it on purpose"
Somehow the summer dusk gathered
around them, and neither seemed to
notice it, as they talked on and on
across the table between them. After
awhile, however, Polly rose and went
to the open door, where Joe followed
her.
''Say, Polly" he said, taking her un.
resisting hand, 81 have been sorry for
everything all these years; won't you
say that you forgive me?''
Polly looked up into his face
"I have been sorry, too, Joe. Obi SO
sorry"
just then Polly's cat, purring softly,
rubbed herself against Joe's leg, and at
the same moment old Dominick crowed
Justify on his own side of the fence
Now, In PineviIle, good many things
are dated from the time when Joe
Peterman and Polly May got married. P"
st. Louis be-Democrat
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81 wouldn't do 1t if was you," said
Jonessy, earnestly. "Why, there isn't
soul in Pineville would believe you
could do it."
could do what?"
"Why, carry Joe Peterman in your
arms, of course"
"Jim Jonessy, you are q fool" she
cried, very red in the face. ut is Joe's
old Dominick rooster have been talk
Ing about"
why, yes, Of course" stammered
! Jonessy, in confusion, trying to smile.
81 was Just teasing you, Polly, know
ing that you and Joe were such old
friends"
"But did Joe say he was going to
take me to court?" she asked.
mot exactly, but advised him to go
and talk the matter over with you. Say,
Polly, you two ought to make up. You
take my advice" said Jonessy.
Then Jonessy went one way and
Polly went the other, each one busy
with many thoughts.
That evening Mrs. Jonessy asked her
husband how many fees the new Office
had brought him.
'This is the first day, you know" he
smiled family. II have just been set
ting the wheels in motion to-day, and
the fees will come in after awhile"
Eyes; when Joe Peterman and Polly
May get married" she said, laughing.
Jonessy had accomplished something
that day. He had set Joe and Polly
thinking about each other. Joe's long,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
Freak of Nature.

A curious freak Of nature was run
across the other day by NJ. Hauge, a
Minneapolis carpenter. While plan
ing piece Of maple his plane revealed
to view black vein In the wood, and
he was struck by a strange quirk in
natures photography.
1t was a cross grained piece, and in
a bunch Of black veins a face was
plainly distinguishable. Hauge was
afraid to enter deeper for fear of spoil
ing the image, and he cut out the Sec
ton and polished 1t. The wood then
showed combination Of three heads.
The whole, when held at distance,
reveals an excellent likeness Of Sir
Walter Raleigh. When held nearer,
the upper portion is a clean cut rep
resentation Of Queen Elizabeth, ruff
and all, even to the peculiar smooth
dressing Of the hair away from the
forehead. Below the head Of Elizabeth
is the face Of Shakespeare, quite clear,
except that portion Of the pointed
beard and the upper left temple are
missing.
The bit Of wood bearing this remark:
able trio Of natural portraits is two
inches long and three-quarters of an
Inch wide.-Philadelphia Press.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

lantern-jaWed face, usually sober and
solemn, had relaxed into smiles several
times, and once he had actually caught
himself humming an old song that had
lain forgotten for years within him. On
the other hand, Polly's round and rosy
face, that was supposed to wear a.smile
even in sleep, was very thoughtful and
sad. And while bending above the
steam from the fragrant teapot, at the
supper table, her eyes seemed filled
with unshed tears.
Poor joe" she sighed, as she sat
down to her lonely meal. Il thought
sure that he would get over it and mar
nv some one else, but 1t seems that he
doesn't care any more than l do for
anybody, and both of US just persist In
being wrong, when only n word from
either of us would make things so Diff
ferent."
Just then q cat came in at the open
door, and when Polly saw that it
limped slightly on one leg she sprang
ND from the table and caught it in her
arms.
"Poor Kitty" she murmured. 81 Won
der who hurt you? You can't tell, can
your
II can," said manly voice in the
| doorway, and a moment later Joe en-
tered the room. "Jonessy told me to-
day that you Intended to sue mes for
throwing q brickbat at your cat" he
said,
Polly eyed her visitor closely for a
moment, and seeing that his eyes were
upon her supper table instead Of upon
herself, the hard lines that had come
around her lips relaxed into smile.
Come In. joe" she said. gently.
"Will you take cup of tea with me?"
"Then you amt mad because Grip
pied your cat"
Joe," she cried, trying to look Sc
we're, Twill you take a cup of tea with
: me7"
"Yes. You amt mad, Polly7"
Polly did not reply, but busted herself
reflling the teapot, and making room
for him at the table,
When Joe was seated at the table
Polly. sat down opposite to him and
! watched him In silence for several min
utes.
$50 Jim Jonessy has been telling you
that was about to take you to court
for crippling my cat, has he?" she said
at last II met him when he came from
your house, and he hinted that you
might have me prosecuted because
your old Dominick rooster came over
here and got himself crippled the Other
day."
81 never said no such thing, Polly
cried Joe.
'Nor did l." said Polly.
"I never mentioned rooster to him."
aAnd / never said cat"
~ wonder how he found outr' cried
Joe.
81 guess our consciences gave Il
away. When l think of 1t now, liz
never said rooster to me until ! hat
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than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham NO hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and Is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass. she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice
wellspring of hope. and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way tohealth.
II suffered with ovarian trouble fos
ceven wears, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. l had spells
which would last for two days or more.
1 thought would try Lydia E. Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound. have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tireIy cured. Mas JOHN FOREMAN, 26
n Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs Foreman
I'm only one of thousands.
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ton; your circumstances have nothing
to do with it."
The lady went to her desk, and drew
check for five hundred dollars. and
presented 1t to him. He looked at it,
and handed 1t back, saying:
IT cannot accept this. My charge
for that operation Is fifty dollars"
Every WE'LL" the lady replied. Keep
the check, and place the balance to my
credit"
Some months after she received q
lengthy itemized bill, upon which were
entered charges for treatment Of vari
Gus kinds, rendered 10 all sorts and
ends Of humanity, male and female,
black and white, who mad been mend
ed at her expense. She was SO de-
lighted at 1t that she Immediately
placed another check for five hundred
dollars to her credit on the same terms,
and it is now being earned In the same
way.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
WHO ARE "DE OUALlTY7"
Social distinctions of the Old Regim
Still Held by the Free-boru Negro.

Social Distinctions of the Old Regime
Still Held by the Free-born Negro.
Lillian Bell gives this characteristic
dialogue between two colored women
tn the opening chapter of "Yessum," q
vivid story Of Southern life appearing
in the Woman's Home Companion:
ION Saturday afternoon the wash
Of the Northern delegates to the Bap-
tist convention was being borne
through the streets Of Memphis on the
heads Of two black, pendulous colored
women
"What you gwine do, Slst' Richidy.
If dem Northern ladies gibs you fits
bout scorchin' dat skirtT
"T amt skeered bout what dem
Northern ladies gWine say to me- bout
nuthin', Sist' Golden retorted the 9TH
er. Don't you know dey say dat col
ored folks is Jes as good as white folks
is, an dat up Norf If colored lady got
a silN dress she gifts invited to de white
folks pahties jes' like de qualityr
"'Git out wild you, Sist' Richidy.
aim no sich softly as to b'lieve yo' fool
talk
""Tain't no fool talk, Sist' Golden.
Hits de Gnwd's trufe. 'Cordin' to dat
de ladies won't Care say nuthin' to me
bout dat scorched skirt, case 1t would
be lake deir sassin' one anurr. An If
dey did talk sassy to me- she added,
emboldened by the others evident ad-
miration, I'D jes' up an sass 'em back,
Deed I would. If dey t'ink I'm as good
as dey is, jes' gwine show 'em dat ia.
"For de lans sake, Sist' Richidy,
never did see you so uppity befo'. But
I reckon you wouldn't dare talk so If
1t was ole Mis- Beauchamp's ruffled pet
ticoat you done burnt
"Lawd, Sist' Golden, reckon not,
cried the woman. Mis- Beauchamp Is
de quality, one of de sho' huff high
steppin' ladies'. 1 don't reckon de time
will ever come when We'll hyer huh
a-claimin' dat mggers Is huh equals
She hors dat haid UP as high as she
ever done when de Beauchamps owned
de whole place. An when she comes
In town she lifts huh dress an picks
huh way lake she ies' 'spise to touch de
dirt with dem li'll faots Of hubs. She
got q look in huh eyes, ole as she Is
much as to say you niggers, step roun
hyer. You may be as good as de North
ern ladies, but as for me, you has been
my slaves, an in min you Is still.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
Bad Digestion, Bad Heart.

Poor digestion often causes irregular
ity of the hearts action. This irregu-
larity may be mistaken for real, organic
heart disease. The symptoms are III uch
the same There is however a vast
difference between the two: organic
heart disease is often incurable; ap-
parent heart disease Is curable if good
digestion be restored.
A case in point is quoted from the
New Era, of Greensburg, Ind. Mrs.
Ellen Colsom, Viewpoint, Ind,
woman 43 years old, had suffered for
four years with distressing stomach
trouble. The gases generated by the
Indigestion pressed on the. heart, and
caused an irregularity of its action.
She had much pain in her stomach and
heart, and was subject to frequent and
severe choking spells which we're most
severe at night. Doctors were tried in
vain; the patient became worse, de-
spondent and feared impending death.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
SHIP ITS OWN rueeoAr.
New Prope11ing Device by Which
Vessel Nav Tow Itself

New PropelIing Device by Which q
Vessel May Tow Itself
A unique propelling device has just
been invented whereby a vessel may in
q measure become it's own tugboat. 1t
resembles an auxiliary propeller more
than anything else, consisting mainly
of cylinder pointed at both ends and
carrying within motor mechanism
which receives its power ordinarily
from the engine Of the vessel to which
1t is attached.
At one end Of the propelling device
there Is screw propeller, and to the
middle is attached bar, or tube, con-
Meeting the ship and forming conduc-
tor for electricity, steam, compressed
air or other motive power. On either
side of the tube radical arms extend,
connecting with the ship in order to
more perfectly secure the auxiliary
craft to its greater consort.
The device may be attached to both
sides, to either end, or to whatever por-
tion Of the ship may seem desirable.
Two Of them will propel an ocean
steamer with sufficient force to give it
headway, though very little speed. 1t
is especially designed for the use Of
vessels which have suffered accident,
either to their propelling, machinery or
to the rudder. 1t will supply admira-
bly, the place Of the steering apparatus,
and seems to be just about what has
been needed for some time. Nothing
can be more unmanageable than a ship
without a rudder, and the inventor
says 1t was really this idea that in
spired him to conceive what promises
to be very useful contrivance.
Any vessel can be easily equipped
with the new propelling device, and
that, too, without complication of any
sort. All that is necessary is to supply
the avenue for the power to reach the
device and to provide for its being Sc
cured to the side or end Of the ship.
When not in use 1t can be carried on
davits, In the same fashion as the ships
boats Thus when it is needed 1t may
be easily dropped to the necessary
point where 1t is to be fastened and re-
ceive its connections as easily and gen.
tly as when a boat Is lowered In q
heavy sea with proper precautions to
prevent its being stove in against the
side of the vessel.
Ordinarily the device would weigh
one ton. and be of twenty-horse power
capacity. Its dimensions would be
twentythree inches in diameter by sew
enty-two inches in length, though the
inventor believes that yachts and fast
steamers would do better If the conical
case were made longer so as to slip
through the water more easily. This
would not interfere with the capacity
of the motor.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
DIR. #. II. White, No. 27

DR.. T. Fl. White, No. 271h Morri-
son street, cor. Fourth, Portland, Or,
has the most complete modern dental
appliances to be found in the North
west Electricity is used in all cases
where indicated, and the result is
pleasing, and surprise to patients who
have suffered under the old regime.
Teeth without plates, bridge work and
gold crowns are welcome indeed to the
patient who has had the opportunity to
avail themselves of such as are made
by DR.. White. Painless dental opera
tions are performed daily. Teeth
filled, cleaned, and where extraction is
necessary, which is rare, without pain.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

She was much frightened, but no.
ticed that in intervals in which her
stomach did not annoy her, her hearts
action became normal. Reasoning COR
rectly that her digestion was alone at
fault she procured the proper medicine
to treat that trouble and with immedi-
ate good results. Her appetite came back,
the choking spells became less frequent
andeinally ceased. Her weight, which
had been greatly reduced was restored
and she now weighs more than for
years. Her blood soon became pure
and her cheeks rosy.
The case is of general interest because
the disease is very common one.
That others may know the means of
cure we give the name of the medicine
used-Dr. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. These pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves.
The tomb OF Mohammed is covered
with diamonds, sapphires and rubies,
valued at Sl2, 100000,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

And poppies! You must have pop
piesl They're just as much necessity
as corn flowers, but with this advant-
age: Corn flowers must be their own
beautiful blue, while poppies-well.
you make up your mind and then order
your poppies to suit. A pale green
poppy may not be warranted somnifer-
Gus, but you don't court Morpheus in
your hat-no, not even in five-dollar
onel
Pretty good showing for the price.
isn't it?
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A HastY Conclusion.

Attorney-"You say you had called to
see Miss Billings and was ut the house
at the time the burglary was com
mittedT
Witness-''Yes, SIR
"Then how did it happen that when
the prisoner dashed into the room and
assaulted you, you leaped through ths
window and went home, making no at
tempt to defend the lady or give the
alarm?"
81 thought It was her father."-Life
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
westernization of the Japs.

Kioto, Japan, formerly regarded as
the sacred city of the Mikado, is be-
ing thoroughly westernized, having
adopted the overhead trolley and arc
and incandescent lighting. The power
for the operation of the street railway
is supplied by the waters of Lake Biwa,
which are utilized through the agency
of extensive canals, the plant being one
of the largest engineering projects COM
pleted by native engineers.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen, ner-
vous, and hot, and get tired easily. 1fyou
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease 1t oools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Ten thousand tes-
timonials of cures. Try 1t today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Sent
BY by mail H9. for 25c In stamps. Trial package
Roy, New York.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
Greenwich Time for Frenchmen

Greenwich Time for Frenchmen.
The French chamber of deputies has
finally passed law that hereafter time
shall be computed from the Greenwich
meridian. Until this time France has
counted time of the Paris meridian,
which created great confusion in the
railway time tables and connections.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

HOW'S THIS?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We tho undersigned, have known ~. Cheney
for the past is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and fin
ancially able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills -.ro the best
In Egypt fans were used in religious
ceremonies, made of parchment or
feathers.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

Between the farmer and Uncle Sam.
any man who doesn't get job at
marching or following farm horse In
a field, should be married of to some
New Woman who will support him.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22
WAGONS IMPROVED.

The new improved Stoughton wagons
stand the racket. Three more car loads are
on the way. 1t pays to have the best.
Write for free catalogue. JOHN POOLE,
sole agent, foot of Morrison street, Port
land Or
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

The word "hairbreadth, now used
for an infnitesimal space, was once a
regular measure. 1t was the width
of 16 hairs laid side bv side.
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A HOme-Made Freak,

'Ma, can't go to the show and see
the wild MANI"
mo, child. I'll do the best l can
for you. I'll iron all the buttonholes
out of your father slirts. "-Indianap-
oils journal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

A fine collection of cigar ribbons will be
sent by enclosing 25 cts. to Globe Cigar
Co., 11sk Fulton ST., San Francisco, Cal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

The man who has never loved but
once may have experinented good
deal
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-22

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consHmption;nMrs; rs Lucy 1Uo9
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coNsULRe A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by a. male physician is
woman.
She puts 1t off as long as she dare.
and is only driven TO 1t by fear of can-
Ger, polypus. or some dreadful Ill.
Most frequently such woman leaves
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Saratoga chips are not used In pos
games.