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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
RISTORi AT 70.
Terrible Vengeance Which Dumas Per
Took on Rachel.

Terrible Vengeance Which Dumas Pere
Took on Rachel.
So long has Ristori been off the stage
that many people think her dead, says
the New Orleans Times-Democrat. The
last scene in life's drama, though, has
not yet come for the great tragedienne.
She is living quietly in her home in
Italy, spending part of her winters in
Rome, and watching with interest all
the current events in the dramatic
world.
Writing of Ristori, Kate Field once
said: Romance seems to have presided
over her birth, and to have strewn her
path with as many incidents as flow
ers. Born dramatic gypsy,
she made her first appearance on the
stage when two months old. introduced
In a basket, the unconscious infant did
not on this occasion give any evidence
of dramatic ability. Four years later,
when la piccola Ristori became a reg
ular member of the company, large
audiences greeted her whenever she
appeared in a child's part, and even
then Ristorrs salary was greater than
that of her parents, who were acting
with her."
OF her debut in Paris in 1855, after
she had already bee ,me famous
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
> vireinia,s Natural BRIDGE

The famous natural bridge of vir.
ginia Is situated in Rockbridge County
and spans the mountain chasm In which
flows the little stream called Cedar
creek, the bed of which is more than
two hundred feet below the surface of
the plain. The middle OF the arch Is
forty-fve feet in perpendicular thick
ness, which increases to sixty feet at
its. juncture with the vast abutments.
1t is sixty feet wide, and its span is
almost ninety feet. Across the top is
a public road. For many years the
name Of Washington, cut in the rock
forming one of the abutments when
the Father of his Country was lad,
stood high above all others; but in 1918
a student Of Washington College. vir-
ginia, Piper by name, climbed from the
foot to the top of the rock, and placed
his name above that of Washington.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
A Story of BISMARCK.

Bismarck was for some time an Of
fcial reporter for one of the courts of
Justice. Upon one occasion, when
questioning witness, the latter made
an impudent retort, whereupon the en-
bryo Chancellor exclaimed, angrily:
IF you are not more respectful, shall
kick you out of the roomw young
man." said the Judge, interrupting the
proceedings. Il would have you under
stand that this is a dignified court of
justice, and that If there is any kicking
to be done the court will do itp' "Ah,
you see," said Bismarck to the witness,
"if you are not more respectful to me,
the court will kick you out of the room.
So be careful, very careful. sirr'
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
Reading Manuscripts.

1t would be revelation to the
young writer's who complain that every
word of their stories is not read, to see
how fast an experienced and conscien-
tious editor can, at times, go through
q big pile of essays, stories or poems.
The title is often enough. and he would
say, 'We don't want an article on that
subject" The next article begins with
page or two of commonplace intro
duction. and that is thrown aside in
half a minutes inspection, without
turning more than the next page. The
next is written In the first person, and
peppered with "Ts.," 1--WE don't want
that egotistical stuff" The first verse
of this poem has false meter and is
tossed aside. The next begins in school
girl style, with "dove" and "love;;" it Is
not read through. OF the next the
editor reads ten lines. 1t Is simply
dull description of a stream in forest
not wanted. The next poem begins
in fresh way, seems to be constructed
according to the rules, is pretty good.
It y put one side to see II other better
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
COLLEGE eoop-FeLLowsHlP.
Alma Mater Attachments that Last
Whole Life Long.

Alma Mater Attachments that Last a
Whole Life Long.
A prime advantage of university ed
ucation, says the Kansas City Star, is
the assimilation of what Is called the
college spirit. This is worth quite as
much to the student as the technical
knowledge which he masters in his
academic course.
At any first-class institution Of learn
ing the students meet young men of
good breeding and antecedents from
every part Of the country. They form
acquaintances and associations which
yield enjoyment to them for the re-
mainder of their lives. They are given
the opportunity Of measuring them
selves as to intellectual power, and,
what is as fully important, in point of
manner and development, with the best
American types. The assemblage of
thousands of youths from the most cul-
tivated families in the land opens the
way for the assimilation and imitation
by each of all that is most admirable in
the others.
College friendships, in many In
stances, lead the students into wholly
new fields of social observation and
thus greatly broaden the education of
the student. The Western boy at Yale
or Harvard goes home to visit with his
Eastern chum. and sees life which Is
essentially different from that to which
he has been accustomed. The Eastern
chap comes to the West, and fairly
revels in the cordiality and freedom
which are notable in Eastern society
for their absence. The advantage is
great and as valuable on one side as on
the other. This feeling of good fellow
ship has built up what may be called
a vast college order all over the couu-
try.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
No Answer Ready.

He had discoursed learnedly, If some.
what wearingly, to his friend on the
influence of food upon character.
s"Tell me-" said he, In summing up,
"tell me what a man eats and l will
tell you what he is"
His friend, though fatigued, was evil
IDENTIFY interested.
''There is only one question l wish to
ask you," he said.
"Ask it," replied the discourser, mag
unanimously, with an air that said very
clearly: "Give me hard one while
you are at it, and I'll show you how
smart am.''
"It is this" replied the fatigued
friend: "How much sage tea would you
have to drink to make a wise man of
yourselfw
No answer being promptly forthcom-
ing. the conference broke up.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09

throughout Italy, Miss Field wrote:
''The play was francesca da Rimin.'
The great Rossi played Paolo, bat crit
ical Paris saw only Ristori. Some had
gone to scoff-they remained to bring
Francesca back to life by recalling her
three times before the curtain. The au-
dience was not large, for Italian form
meant nothing in France; but that au-
dience made haste to proclaim the
coming of new prophet, to whom they
gave papers of naturalization and called
'Notre Ristori.'
Dumas pere made haste to write:
Last night was at the representation
of Francesca da Rimini."
looked around the theater, but did not
see Rachel. 1 beg that she will go and
see how the death scene is performed
Rachel would not play Dumas. Here
was the authors terrible vengeance
unkind and undeserved, but none the
less cutting to the great tragedienne
who for fifteen years had, undisputed,
worn her crown"
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
CALLED. HIM DOWN,
But One Little Circumstance Made 1t a
Waste of Words.

But One Little Circumstance Made Tt a
Waste of Words.
Jones was staying at home for a
days rest, and Mrs. Jones thought she
might as well make him useful.
II wish you would go to the back
door," she said, "and, If that's the gro
Ger knocking, wish you'd tell him that
I've sent down for that soap three
times already, and il it doesn't come
to-day l shall go to the store myself
and complain"
''There's no use in wasting words,
Mary" said Jones, briskly. 81 know
how to bring such people to time. I'll
attend to the man so that you'll have
no more trouble"
He went to the back door and con-
fronted the man with a pleasant but
firm expression of countenance.
"Now, look herey' he said, with de-
cision. This thing has been going on
long enough. Mrs. Jones can't afford
to await your pleasure in the matter of
soap. or anything else. This delay has
caused her much annoyance, and it is
1AcACuSdUtc OA yOuI
isn't possible that an establishment like
the one for which you work shouldn't
be provided with soap enough for all
its customers. I see plainly that the
fault lies with you; you've neglected to
give the order. Now, I've only one
thing to say-if our trade isn't worth
your employers while, we'll go some
where else. I'm a man of few words!
Unless the soap comes this morning,
Mrs. Jones will order from Smith and
Brown in the future.
The man looked confused, but said
nothing, while Jones paused for breath.
"Come, come" said Jones, shave you
any excuse to offer-any reason to give
for your failure to bring the soap"
Il don't know as l have, SIR" said
the man, slowly, except that I'm the
milkman, and I've come to collect this
little bill for the month Of December"
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
How to Cook Husbands.

A good many husbands are entirely
spoiled by mismanagement in cooking,
and SO are not tender and good. Some
women keep them too constantly in hot
water; others freeze them, others roast
them, others put them constantly in a
pickle. 1t cannot be supposed that any
husband will be good and tender man.
aged in this way, but, as a class, hus-
bands are really delicious when prop
erly treated. In selecting your hus-
band you should not be guided by the
silvery appearance, as in buying mack
erel; nor by the golden tint, as if YOU
wanted salmon. Be sure and select
him yourself, as tastes differ. Do not
go to the market for him, as those
brought to the door are always best.
1t is far better to have none than not to
know how to cook them properly. IT
does not make SO much difference what
you cook him in as how you cook him.
See that the linen In which he ia
wrapped Is white and nicely mended
with the required number of strings
and buttons. Don't keep him In the
kettle by force; he will stay there him
self If proper care is taken. If he sput-
ters or fizzes do not be anxious. Some
husbands do this; add little sugar in
the form of what confectioners call
kisses, but no vinegar or pepper on any
account. A little spice improves them,
but it must be used with Judgment.
Do not try him with anything sharp to
see If he is becoming tender. Stir him
gently the while, lest he stay too long
in the kettle and become fat and taste
less. If thus treated you will find him
very digestible, agreeing nicely with
you, and he will keep as long as you
want.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
TALKS ON HANosHAkINo.
Scientific Custom that Dates Back to
the Beginning of Time.

Scientific Custom that Dates Back to
the Beginning of Time.
"1t is said by ancient astrologers that
shaking hands is scientific custom
which dates back to the beginning Of
time. There is all the difference in the
world between the various modes of
shaking the hand of stranger or friend
as to the resulting impression obtained
by and through that operation. con-
sciously or unconsciously." said so
ciety woman at a select afternoon tea
yesterday. 81 claim that the results
depend upon the proper position taken
by the two hands clasped, although a
mere touch will tell much. We shake
hands in order to form a connection
between us which will result in the ex-
change of planetary vibrations which
notify US whether we have met friend
or foe. Few people go into such an ex-
act scientific analysis of the reasons,
but perhaps think that they do it be-
cause other people do 1t; that 1T Is the
custom of the country, or because the
person met offers the hand. 1t remains
an indisputable fact, however. that we
form likes and dislikes upon touching
the hands Of strangers, and that friend
ships or dislikes often start at that
point, whether we realize 1t or not
The exchange Of impression is strong
at the moment of contact of the palm.
1t makes us unhappy to touch some
people, and we will not If we can help
It.
"The most effective handshake is not
the close clasp in all cases. although 1t
may be in many. but varies according
to the sizes and shapes Of the tive
hands which clasp each other. How
ever they may meet, there is one spot
which is the magnetic center of the en-
tire being-the mount of the sun. speak
ing from the standpoint of palmistry
which has the most direct nerve con-
tact with the brain and also most di-
rect blood connection with the heart.
and is, therefore. called the ring fin
ger'-with the magnetic pole at Its
base.
.'The physical and mental strength
are there united in the strongest mag
netic center of the body. If the two
hands thus clasped are placed with
their magnetic centers in close contact.
no matter where the~rest of the palm
may be, insist that there Is strong
magnetic current established between
these two people.
ait may be Intensified in effect If the
mounts at the bases of the other fin
gers also be brought into as close con-
tact with each other. thus bringing the
minor magnetic poles also together.
Then, If the third, or ring finger curls
around the mount of Venus-astrolog.
ically situated at the base of the little
finger, above the heart line and trav-
ersed by the marriage line or lines
and the thumb extends across the back
of each friends hand to the knuckle
Mt the base of the ring finger clasp
ing those chief magnetic poles the more
closely, the law of magnetics Is carried
out to complete perfection, the effects
are most pronounced. and we enjoy the
pleasurable interchange of vibra tions,
whether we know the why's and
wherefores' or not.
''In all probability. we do not care
why-we only know that we enjoyed
the handclasp."-New York Tribune.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
TO FIGHT AGAINST THE 6oER.

of Canadian Rough Riders.
The offer of Lord Strathcona, Cana
dian high commissioner in London. to
equip at his own expense a corps of
400 mounted volunteers, for service
with the English in their war against
the Beers, has attracted considerable
attention. This splendid offer has been
accepted by the Dominion government
and picked men will be recruited from
the northwest and Manitoba. The es-
timated cost of the force even for
short campaign will be over $5OO.OOO
and if the war lasts unusually long the
figures may reach $2,OO0,O00 or $3.O00,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
CARRIED OFF THE BRIDE.
Strange Misadventure that Befell a
Chinese DamseI,

Chinese Damse1.
The way of Oriental brides would
scarcely suit their Occidental sisters.
In China bride usually rides in rich
ly embroidered red sedan chair, decor
ated with flowers, and hired for the
occasion.
Not long ago in Canton city a man
hired chair to carry his bride to his
homestead In the suburbs. The dis
tance was great and the hour late.
When the four chair coolies and the lam
tern bearers arrived at their destina-
tion the chair containing the bride was
deposited outside the doorway to await.
the auspicious hour selected for open
ing the door to admit the bride and the
coolies adjourned to an opium den; and,
as they had travelled a long way and
were tired, they soon fell asleep. How
long they dozed they knew not, but on
awakening they returned and found
the bridal chair outside the doorway.
they came to the not unnatural conclu-
sion that the bride had already entered
the household and that the chair was
left there for them to take back to the
city. Since they had all received their
pay In advance they did not stop to
make further inquiries. but hurried
home with the chair, put it in a loft.
and, rolling themselves up in their beds,
slept the sleep Of the just. In the.
meantime the bridegroom heard the
bridal party arrive, but had to await
the stroke Of the auspicious hour before
welcoming the bride. At last the can
dies were lit, incense sticks were light
ed. the new rice and viands for enter
taining the bride were served, the
parents-in-law put on their best suits
and 80 did the bridegroom and, with
much pomp and ceremony, the door
was thrown wide open; but as far as
the lanterns light would reach, 10!
there was not a trace of the bridal
chair or bride, nor single soul to be
seen. Great was their CONSERVATION,
and 1t became greater still as they con-
cluded that bandits must have kid
naped the bride and would hold her for
ransom. The district officer was.
aroused. the case was reported to. the
village justice of the peace and search
parties were sent out in every direction.
The bridegroom. though distracted, had
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09

poems will crowd it out. The next IL
story. The first page is promising.
but the second shows coarse strain.
and the reading stops there. Another
story follows. The beginning Is not
promising. but glance at the middle
and end shows marked improvement,
and it is laid aside for more critical
examination. In half an hour twenty
articles are passed upon, and with suf-
ficient good Judgment, for a minute to
manuscript is often more than II
needs.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
! ELEVATORS IN THE CAPITOL.
Persons to Whom La Due the Credit @
Their introduction.

Persons to Whom Is Due the Credit of
Their Introduction.
81 came here" said the veteran ex-
member Of Congress, when elevators
were unknown. Not long afterward
they made their appearance in several
of the large cities. They were consid-
cred an expensive luxury. and nobody
dreamed of placing them in the cap
itoL Singular as 1t may seem, the first
man to propose and advocate their in
PRODUCTION was a member from Texas.
He was the heaviest man in the House.
and represented the San Antonio dis
trict. His name was Gustave Schlei-
ger, and he was born in Germany. At
the time of his introduction Of reso-
luton providing for an elevator in the
south wing Watchdog Holman was
chairman of the committee on appro-
priations. He fought the resolution,
tooth and nail, on the score of economy.
He regarded it as the acme Of extrava-
gance. Schleiger, however, was per-
sistent. He fought Holman to a stand
still, and was finally beaten by the
strategy so characteristic of the Hoo
sier statesman. Even the city men,
bers voted against the resolution. The
big German, however, had attracted
the attention of the whole country.
This pleased his constituents, and he
was reelected. He came back to the
Forty-ffth Congress and continued the
agitation for an elevator. He died near
the close of the third session, much re-
gretted.
'In the Forty-sixth Congress Robert
Klotz OF Mauch Chunk, a Pennsylvania
Dutchman, championed Schleiger's
hobby. He was so persistent in advor
eating it that one of his colleagues said
TO him one day: You want to be hoist
ed to your seat, do you? Well, the peo-
pie will hoist you next fall. You will
get all the hosting you want then
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
THOUGHT HE HAD A FINE RISK.
Enterprisin9 Insurance Agent Lost a
Day Looking for Patron.

EnterprisinG Insurance Agent Lost
Day Looking for Patron.
81 wish that people wouldn't try to
be SO funny with mep' snapped the life
insurance agent. Life is a serious
business. That is why l spend SO
much of my time trying to impress
upon people that some Of my unex-
celled life insurance Is necessary for
their happiness. Here have lost
whole day and been put to considerable
expense, when l might have used both
to better advantage. and all because
people look upon me as a tit subject for
their practical jokes.
1.-THE other day CHANGED to step into
a hotel to see what was going on, ard
while there struck up an acquaint-
ance with man who looked to be
about 60 years of age. 1t wasn't long
before discovered that he carried no
insurance, and as he looked like
splendid risk l lost no time In telling
him all about the celebrated insurance
that l handle. He looked little bored
before was half through, but didn't
let that bother me, as had him in
corner where he couldn't escape. Final
ly, through an oversight on my part
he managed to get in word.
"'See here said he, Il have the heart
disease and couldn't get my life insured
If | wanted to. But | have son who
is as sound as dollar. Why not talk
to himY
"sWhere is hep said I.
"'He is out at my home about thirty
miles from here 1t will be worth your
time to see him.
"'I'll see him at once I answered.
'Well, got the address and took the
first train out there. found the house
all right and rang the bell A woman
answered me, and | asked If Mr..
Blanks son was at home.
"'He is.' she answered, looking at
me rather queerly.
"'May see him? asked.
"'You may she answered, and led
the way inside. She disappeared for
moment, and then reappeared upon the
scene with 6-months-old baby In her
arms and l collapsed" Detroit Free
Press.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09

The prediction failed. Nh. Klotz was
returned to Congress, after he had sue
ceeded in securing an appropriation for
an elevator. 1t was made in the Forty
sixth Congress in the sundry civil bill.
Holman was no longer chairman of the
committee on appropriations. His sue
cessor was the Hon. John De Witt Clin-
ton Atkins of Tennessee. The fact re-
mains, however, that the Introduction
Of the elevators in the capitol was due
to the efforts of two statesmen of Ger
man action."-WashingtO CORE
spondent Philadelphia Record.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09

sense enough to rush to the city and
make inquiries of the chair bearers.
The coolies were dumfounded and ex-
planned what they had done. Together
they climbed to the loft, opened the
door of the chair and found the demure-
looking bride, long imprisoned and half
starved, but still appearing to her best
advantage in her beautiful bridal
gown. The bride appeared to have
known that she was being carried
backward and forward, but could not
protest, because it Is the custom for
brides not to open their lips till the
marriage ceremony is performed.
Hence all the trouble
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
Testing the Ole ,nness OF Air.

Prof. Dewar has recently devised a
new method of testing the contamina-
tion of air. A short time ago he exhib-
tied before the Royal Institution two
samples of liquid air in glass tubes
one was made from air which had been
washed to purify it from dust, SCOT,
carbonic acid and other impurities.
This, when condensed, was a pale blue
liquid. The other sample was made by
condensing the air of the lecture-room
in which the audience was assembled,
and was an opaque, blackish fluid, re-
sembling soup in appearance.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09

from both the American and British
consuls to get me out of the scrape,
and, incidentally, l made groveling
apology. OF course, l didn't dare to
introduce the machinery proposition
after such debut, so my trip was a
fiat failure. AS said before, it takes
some time for a stranger to grasp the
etiquette of those parts" s."-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09
soIiditied Alcohol.

The solidified alcohol which a Berlin
firm has been sending out in tin ves-
sci intended to serve as pocket lamp
and stove, is reported to consist essen
TALLY Of 62 per cent. of alcohol. 20 of
soap and 18 Of water. A similar prod
uct is readily made by dissolving tallow
soap in warm alcohol
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-09

Hy Q or pd vents
he labor n ndrd ne OF an employ S 'na aenn"T
a in many
t in figures " beyond h d by COM
pg a ~ re MAJ or pd dny
and Or a
~ and it % dd be dd
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of "a service o e