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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
JUeGLERs ARE HYPNoTIsTs.

One Explanation of the Wonderful
Tricks Seen in India.
A correspondent writing from India
regarding the theory that the jugglers
perform their tricks by will power
says: During the course of the In
dian mutiny made the acquaintance
Of one of these gentlemen of India, who
tried to instruct me how to perform
these tricks. He said it was all imag-
mary on the part of the spectators, as
he simply willed that they should see
those things. Yet I, in common with
western nations, was too animalized,
sensual and materialized by fesh-eat-
ing and consumption of alcohol to re-
tain or accept any deep spiritual teach
ing.
.'The most exciting performance that
he gave for my amusement was the
converting of bamboo stick into ma
tive servant. Afterward-in his abb
sence-I tried it on and to my surprise
the same man was before me asking
for instructions. 1 directed him to fill
the chatties on the veranda with water
from the well in the compound. This
be proceeded to do. When he had filed
them all to overflowing requested him
to stop. He, however, took no notice
of me and went on stolidly bringing in
the water, until, in my excited imagina-
tion, it seemed that the bungalow
would be washed away. Finding that
I could not arrest or stop his move
ments, he passing through me as though
[ did not exist, 1 drew my sword and
lay in wait for him. Making slash
apparently cut him in twain, when, 10!
there were two men bringing in the
water, neither Of whom could restrain
Or prevent from doing so.
81 was completely out of my depth,
when l heard a quiet laugh behind me,
and on turning l found it was my in
structor, who held up his right hand
and the two men disappeared, the stick
resuming its place on the veranda, and,
to crown all, there was not the slight
est sign of any water having been
brought in. excitedly appealed to him
for an explanation. He said that he
had been present all the time, having
willed that he should be invisible to me
and that / should imagine myself to
see and do what l thought had taken
place. In order to prove it he asked me
to step out into the compound and di
rected my attention to huge cavern.
which l knew was not there before. AS
entered a number of huge elephants
and cameIs issued from it in a con-
tinuous stream, yeti could not touch
one of them. They apparently passed
over me as though 1 did not exist. He
again raised his hand and the cavern
and the animals disappeared and there
was no indication of any exodus of any
kind. Scottish Nights.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
WE TWO MAKE A WORLD.

We two make home Of any place we go;
We two find joy in any kind of
weather;
Or if the earth is clothed in bloom or
snow.
II summer days invite, or bleak winds
blow,
What matters it if we two are to-
gether?
We two, we two, we make our world,
our weather.
We two make banquets of the plainest
fare:
In every cup we find the thrill of pleas
ure;
We hide with wreaths the furrowed brow
of care
And win to smiles the set lips Of despair,
For US life always moves with lifting
measure;
We two, we two, we make our world,
our pleasure.
We two find youth renewed with every
dawn;
Each day holds something of an un-
known glory.
We waste no thought on grief or pleas
ure gone;
Tricked out like hope, time leads US on
and on,
And thrums upon his harp new song
or story,
We two, we two, we find the paths of
glory.
We two make heaven here on this little
earth;
We do not need to wait for realms
eternal.
We know the use of tears, know sor-
rows worth,
And pain for US is always loves rebirth
Our paths lead closely by the paths
supernal;
We two, we two, we live in love eter-
nal
Century.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
One Good Turn

Sir Henry Hawkins, who was raised
to the-peerage as Baron Brampton after
long term on the criminal bench, was
notable terror to eviIdoers. Toward
the close of his career, he happened to
arrive at railway station, and was
at once accosted by a rough fellow who
seemed very anxious to assist him in
handling his baggage,
Struck by his friendliness, Sir Henry
said: you seem very desirous of help
ing me- my friend"
That's what am, SIR" replied the
man. you see, sir, once you did me a
good turn"
.'Yes? asked the judge. "When and
where, pray?"
"Well," said the fellow, "it was when
We 'ung Crooked Billy. Me an Billy
onct was pals, but We fell out, and Billy
says as 'ow next time e dropped eyes
on me ed do for me with a knife. I
knowed Billy, and knowed e do as e
said; and so e would, sir, if you 'adn't
Jung i'm in time. So I'd like to do you
good turn, too, Sir 'Enry."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

blister beetles were PALE FLEA BEETLE
provided with another source of food
very much to their taste and one which
they seem to prefer to most others. AS
a rule, tie blister beetles appear dur
ing the latter half Of July and become
numerous during August and Septem-
Der, devouring the leaves and doing
great damage. When the danger of
real injury becomes apparent. there is
usually little difficulty in ridding the
plants by spray of paris green and
lime, applied at the rate of one pound
of the poison to It's gallons of water.
Often the beetles will keep coming in
from the outside, and when the first
spray has lost its effect from rain or
other cause it may be necessary to re-
peat the treatment.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
English Wheat DeteriorattnS,

English millers say that they are
obliged to mix large quantities of i'm
ported wheat with the homegrown
wheat to obtain a sample of -four that
will rank as first class and command
good price. They say that the quality
Of the English wheat has degenerated
for milling purposes, and charge that
this is in part the result of lack Of
care in selecting seed. There is no doubt
that inferior seed, small or shrunken,
will result in a poorer grain, especially
if the practice is continued. The large,
plump grain is the cheapest seed to use.
A change of seed from one locality to
another may have some effect in inn
proving it, and experiments in regard
to cross fertilization are in progress.
which are hoped will unite the good
qualities of some of the most hardy,
prolific and best milling varieties. Some
of them have been very successful thus
fa
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

Dizziness sometimes passes for depth.
Ground that is barren to seed is often
rich in gold.
1t is not the fower-pot that makes
the blossoms.
There is no individual liberty apart
from social responsibility.
There are too many Christians who
are only leavened in spots.
It only takes two to make Chris
tian-Christ and the lost one.
Wings of prayer can carry you where
serpents of sin cannot crawl.
We cannot create spiritual power,
but we may create it's conditions.
Public wrongs will not be righted till
men are saved from personal sin.
Noah, who could face the world, was
overthrown alone in his own vineyard.
A mans life never rises above its
perpetual sources, hence the need of
being born from above.
The taste of the fruits of the tree of
Life forever spoil the appetite for the
bitter weeds of the world.
It is better to have dog come in and
stir up an excitement among the pews
than to have no interest in the meeting
at all.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Advertise Your Business.

A Kansas farmer has erected a sign
board at his gate at the roadside on
which is painted his name and the
name of his farm, and below it is
blackboard on which he writes list
of what he may have, to sell. He says
he has sold in a short time two cows
and calves to persons who were attract
ed by his sign, and he considers the
plan a success. 1t is an excellent idea,
SO far as local trade is concerned, and
when one has more to sell than there is
likely to be demand for at home, let
him put his sign in the columns of
good newspaper which is likely to reach
the class who will want to buy. If one
wants to buy or sell, there is nothing
gained by keeping it private.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
SoWinDLawns.

In seeding down a lawn in the fall
winter wheat may be sown with the
grass seed, and it will not only prevent
the soil from washing, but give the
ground a beautiful fresh green sward
early in the spring, which may be kept
clipped. but will remain until the grass
is well grown among it. The wheat will
keep down the weeds, and the change
from the green of the wheat to that Of
the grass will be so gradual as to be
scarcely noticeable. The sward will be
firm and even if the work is well done,
without holes or gullies. If the lawn is
not made until spring oats or spring rye
may do as well, though we prefer the
oats. These methods are much prac-
ticed by the gardeners around Wash
ington and in the parks of some other
cities, to save the trouble and expense
of sodding large areas.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Kept Comfortable.

One would almost wish to be a fish
when the hot summer winds blow, and
especially a fish in the aquarium at
Battery Park, New York.
The officials there have made arrange
ments that add greatly to the comfort
of the fish during the warm weather.
Some of these Inhabitants of the
aquarium require cooler water than that
pumped from the harbor, although that
suited them well enough in winter. The
water is therefore cooled for them dur
ing the hot weather.
There is one creature in the aquarium
for which the water must be heated all
the year round. 1t is a little West In
dian seal, the only one that has been
successfully kept in captivity. 1t was
caught with eleven others in the waters
Of what Is called "The Triangle" off
the coast of Yucatan. The others all
died, but this one was saved by extra
ordinary care, and the authorities are
naturally proud of it.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
A PROFESSIONAL INSULT.
Series of Of-Hand Remarks on Butch

Series of Of-Hand Remarks on Butch
ering Contest.
Within the week there were several
Detroit doctors sitting in conversation,
reports the Free Press, and the appear
ance of layman with whom they were
all acquainted did not check their talk.
Eyes, SIR" declared one Of them, with
as much pride as Is compatible with
professional ethics, 81 performed that
operation in just shade under fifteen
minutes. If that is not the record I've
failed to hear of the operator that
beat it."
Ibid the patient recoyerY' innocently
inquired the layman.
mo, SIR" Indignantly. "It was very
serious case, SIR
One of the younger physicians
winked at the layman, while another
of the profession proceeded to relate
how he had performed an operation OF
different kind and had the evidence
of stopwatch that he had established
a precedent.
"Patient recover?' again inquired the
practical layman.
Same indignant reception OF the QueS-
ton, same assurance that it was a
beautiful piece of work, and same Incl
dental admission that the patient join
ed the great majority. The young doc
tor also worked in another surrepti-
tious wink.
Then another of the doctors told of q
case which had surprised the other
fellows because of the celebrity with
which it was done, and this time the
young doctor delicately brought out the
fact that the operation had increased
the percentage of mortality.
By this time the layman felt in duty
bound to contribute his share to the
pleasures of the occasion, and began to
tell of beef-butchering contest he had
witnessed in Kentucky. He was inno-
cent enough, but all the doctors except
the youngest left, and as they passed
out with their heads in the air he fired
off one more wink and boldly informed
the unsuspecting layman that he was a
corker of the corkers.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Girl Life in Pao-Ting-Fu.

Among the missionaries of the Amer
lean board at Pao-Tfng-Fu, China, is
Miss Mary S. Morrill,, teacher in the
girls school there. In a recent letter,
published in the New York Tribune, she
gives the following interesting account
of a day in Chinese girls school life:
"The first bell rings at 6:15 o'clock, and
at once the work of the morning toilet
begins The girls dress alike, baggy
trousers, which are fastened at the
ankle by strong ribbon, and a sack
that reaches nearly to the knees. The
latter has five buttons, one at the
throat, one on the right shoulder and
three under the arm.
zone of the girls always sees that the
water In the bathroom is warmed for
the morning face washing, because a
Chinese would shiver with astonish-
ment were she expected, even in sum-
mer, to make her toilet with cold water.
Breakfast frequently consists Of corn
meal cakes. cabbage stew and the re-
mainder Of the previous nights por-
ridge. White -four, being a special
treat, is used only twice week. This
Is usually accompanied by little meat,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
A New and Peculiar Farm.


Some years ago 1900 acres of land
were purchased in Florida for the pur-
pose of raising wild animals, so that
circus men and menagerie owners
would not have to go to India and Af-
rica for their beasts. The people of
Florida, however, objected to the
thought of having ferocious lions,
bears, elephants, ETC., running loose in
their community, so the scheme was
abandoned Our war with Spain de
layed matters for awhile, but now three
islands off the coast of Florida have
been secured and already expeditions
are being fitted out to search for ami
mails and to have them brought to the
new farm. The islands are far enough
apart that they cannot swim from one
to the other, and there is no fear Of
them getting away. The new homes
are covered with woods, and in some
parts thick underbrush, SO it will
seem to the animals quite like their
native jungles. Care will be taken to
divide the animals in such a way that
the Quarrelsome ones will not be on the
same islands, SO they will probably be
more peaceful than in their own homes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Sweet Clover.

A Missouri correspondent of the
Kansas Farmer says of the Bokhara or
sweet clover that he thinks it one of the
best forage plants for the arid regions
of the Western States, and that cattle
eat the hay in preference to any other.
It will grow on soils where nothing else
grows, and will soon make them fertile
enough to grow other clover. 1t will
kill out all weeds and small bushes and
take complete possession of the land,
vet as it is biennial it cannot become
a pest if mown before it goes to seed,
as it dies out root and branch in two
years.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Taking Care of a Root Crop.

Roots of all kinds are best preserved
in pits made in this way. The pits are
dug out in some dry and convenient
place safe from water They should be
three feet deep, four feet wide, and ten
or twelve feeet long. The roots are
heaped in the pits as shown, and
brought to a point at the top. They
are then covered with sheaves of straw
lengthwise up and down, to shed wa
ter, the straw being thick enough to
keep out the frost. The straw is then
covered with the earth thrown out as
to keep it safe from being blown away,
as well as for a protection from the
cold. Ventilation, however, must be
provided for, so that the heat escaping
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
He has stood in the self-same spot!
Two College Bows.


Two boys left home with just money
enough to take them through college,
after which they must depend entirely
upon their own efforts. They attacked
the collegiate problems successfully,
passed the graduation, received their
diplomas from the faculty, also COM
mandatory letters to a large ship-build-
ing firm with which they desired en-
ployment. Ushered into the waiting
room of the head of the firm, the first
was given an audience. He presented
his letters.
"What can you do?' asked the man
of millions.
81 should like some sort Of a clerk
ship"
'Well, sir, will take your name and
address, and should we have ..nything
of the kind open, will correspond with
you.''
As he passed out he remarked to his
waiting companion, You can go in and
leave your address,"
The other presented himself and his
papers.
What can you do" was asked.
Il can do anything that green hand
can do, sir" was the reply.
The magnate touched a bell, which
called superintendent.
"Have you anything to put man to
work att"
1--WE want man to sort scrap iron,"
replied the superintendent.
And the college graduate went to
sorting scrap iron.
One week passed and the president
meeting the superintendent, asked,
How is the new man getting aIong?"
"Oh,'' said the boss, ''he did his work
SO well, and never watched the clock,
that put him over the gang"
In one year this man had reached the
head of a department and an advisory
position with the management at sal
ary represented by four figures, while
his whilom companion was clerk" in
a livery stable, washing harnesses and
carriapaS
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Portable Fence.

This portable fence is an indispen-
sable factor in the successful and eco
nomical handling of the flock on small
farm or where the system of mixed hus-
bandry is practiced. Many opportuni-
ties will be presented during the year
where it can be used advantageously
in dividing pastures or for confining
sheep upon certain portions Of field.
1t will be found invaluable as a quick
method for constructing pens, either
large or small, at shearing time or for
docking, tagging or dipping. In the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
which is chopped fine with cabbage and

which is chopped fine with cabbage and
onions. Sweet potatoes and turnips,
fresh and salted, make a variety in the
weeks bill of fare. Suppers consist
of porridge made of cornmeal, millet or
rice. Beans are often mixed with the
millet and rice.
''The girls do their own laundering
Instead of being ironed, the clothes are
folded smoothly while damp and laid
upon stone slab and pounded vigor-
ously with wooden pestles.
'For recreation there are swings,
jumping ropes and jackstones, and the
girls enjoy weaving articles out of corn
stalks. The retiring bell rings at $50
o'clock. The crusade against foot
binding has been waged with success
at Pao-Ting- Fu."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

space enough for the horse to walk be-
tween the rows. Where they are in
double rows between two rows of eel
cry, or have been in alternate rows
with onions, as some grow them, they
can be reached even without throwing
the roots out of the way. To one who
has not tried this it would be astonish-
ing to see how easily carrot foot
long will lift when a furrow six inches
deep has been made at one side of the
row.-American Cultivator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

BLISTER BEETLE. lHS uTy WedIHc1' I HS
danger is confined largely to the early
part of the season, while the plants are
young and it is not too late to reseed.
1t appears the best course to spray with
paris green, using one pound to 175 gal
Ions of water and adding one pound of
quicklime.
Like several other insects, the blister
beetles were satisfied with the food pro-
vided by nature until the advent of the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
PANEL OF FENCE.

winter season these hurdles are great
convenience for inclosing feeding yards,
lots for exercise and small plats for
subdivisions of the flock In the figure Is
shown view of the hurdle in place,
with a pair of supports. In use each
of the supports serves to hold up as
well as to join together the ends of
two succeeding panels. To prevent
the fence from being blown over, a
stake should be driven about every so
feet, to which the hurdle should be
wired down.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
LIFTING Roots.

The work of harvesting the Swedish
turnips may be done much more easily
by running plow along at the side Of
the row, turning the soil away from
very deeply, there are others which do
not need this assistance. Even theacar-
rot and parsnip may also be taken up
much more easily, but it needs one to
throw them out behind the team if they
are SO closely planted as not to give
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
George L 1. and His Page.

George III. was sitting one day in the
library of his palace alone when, the
fire getting low, he summoned the page
in waiting and desired him to fetch
some Goals. Instead of promptly obey
ing the kings command the page rang
the bell for the footman, whose duty
it was to perform this Office and who
happened to be an old man. His maj
esty was greatly displeased at this
want Of consideration for the foot
mans age. He therefore resolved to
rebuke the young man for his want Of
thought. He ordered the youth to con-
duct him to the place where the Goals
were kept. Having filed the scuttle,i
his majesty carried it to the library.
with his own hands. Then, handing
the scuttle to his page, he said: 81 ann
ashamed, sir, of your disrespect to my!
aged footman. Never again, while in
my service, ask am old man to do what
you are so much better able to do your1
SELF. y"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

beetle. This insect
measures about one
eighth of an inch in
length and is yellow
ish brown in color.
Down each wing COW
er extends a yellow
stripe. All the severe
injury has been dur
u,L
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Reef and Dairxinr

Not all the farmers in the West will
care to go into the beef-producing busi-
ness. There are some sections where
dairying has become established and
successful, and where this is the case
it will doubtless be the most successful
to pursue it, as frequent changes from
one branch Of farming to another are
generally demoralizing and unprofita-
ble.-American Cultivator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
Had GRAY Hair, ANYWAY,

Mamma" said little Johnny at the
breakfast table the other morning, "this
is awful old butter, isn't it"
''Why do you think it is old, dearT'
asked his mother.
"'Cause," replied Johnny, 81 just
found a gray hair in it."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

the beet. True they
did occasionally levy
"a tax on potatoes, but
they dearly love the
wild vetehes and al
most any plant of the
pea or bean family.
With the advent of
the sugar beet the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13

Where Deautlful maids encnanted dwell
And giants keep lock and bar!
But, strange to say, in his boldest fight,
Though he halted or rested not
Through all his travels by day or
night
He has stood in the self-same spot!
He was ridden far, he was ridden hard;
He has borne fierce taunts and blows,
And oft has felt, as sweet reward,
A kiss on his worn-out nose.
And though he is rather the worse for
wear.
And is crippled and SCARED and old,
In the eyes of his master he still is fair
And worth all his weight in gold.
Ida Goldsmith Morris.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
A Kipline slump.

A slump in early Kiplings has been
noted at recent London auction sales.
The "Schoolboy Lyrics" which a cou-
pie of years ago brought $3.50, has been
sold recently for $16.25.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-13
hoGeorne Was

"Who was George Washington, Mel
lie?'' asked the teacher of little girl
in the primary department.
"He was Mrs. Washington's second
husband" was the truthful but rather
unexpected reply.