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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
A Thrifty Pr nee.

Little Prince Alexander, the eldest
son of the dead Prince Henry, husband
of Princess Beatrice of England, has
always been noted, since his earliest
childhood, for bartering proclivities.
He lends marbles and tops at interest
to his cousins. the little Connaughts.
and on one occasion he got up quite
little corner In dolls, which he succeed
ed in purchasing at a great reduction
from his small Albany cousins.
The other day he received a present
of FL ($5) from his mother, and having
quickly spent 1t, applied for the second.
He was gently chided for his extraya.
gance, but, unabashed, wrote to his
grandmamma. The queen had been
warned of the financial embarrass-
ment, and she replied in the same
strain of remonstrance, whereupon the
prince responded:
Dear Grandmamma: received your
letter and hope you will not think l
was disappointed because you could
not send me any money. 1t was very
kind of you to give me good advice.
sold your letter for "a los. ."-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
She Could See.

There were only three Of US left In
the room Of the great oculist, says a
writer In the Academy. My compan-
ions, two elderly persons, evidently
husband and wife, were nervous to q
degree that indicated almost unbear-
able suspense. He held her hand In
one Of his, from time to time placing
his other hand upon it with caressing
touch.
The lady, pale and anxious, had
thrown back her veil and united her
bonnet strings, as If the atmosphere Of
the room stifled her. At every sound
she started and looked toward the door.
II almost wish 1 had gone in with
her." she murmured, "but I couldn't
bear It."
Her companion made no answer, but
continued to stroke her hand. I found
that /, too, was straining every nerve.
Then I heard the shutting of distant
door and the sound Of footsteps comipg
down the thickly carpeted passage.
My companions sprang to their feet
as the door opened to admit a tall
young girl, with bandaged eyes, and
an old woman, seemingly nurse, who
carried the girls hat and cloak.
The girl paused on the threshold,
while I gazed, wondering. 1t would
seem impossible that any face In
which the eyes were covered could ex-
press SO much rapture. She held out
her hands with a significant gesture,
and said, simply:
"Dears, I can see-it Is so beautiful!'
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
Couraee OF President kruger.

In 1890, when the Transvaal was in
state bordering on anarchy, mass
meeting was arranged by the outland-
ers who wanted railroad to Kimber-
ley. A writer who chanced to be pres
ent, describes the scene as follows:
Long before the hour of meeting,
the grounds were filed with bowling
wild mob, capable of any excess. They
carried arms, too, and open threats
against the President were freely made.
Time passed, and the head of the re-
public did not appear. Murmurs grew
into cries of derision. At last, when
the mob was on the verge of open vio-
lence, the President arrived. He was
accompanied by about hundred
burghers. Slowly, and with evident
effort, he ascended the platform erect
ed for him In the grand stand. Then.
uncovering his head, he faced the mob.
"Epithets too vile to be repeated,
were hurled at him. They cursed and
swore, and all but spit at him. He
stood unmoved, calm, and most uncon-
cerned. Then, when the fury of the
mob abated for moment, he began a
speech in Dutch, in his rasping, un-
pleasant voice. And what he said was
still more unpleasant than his delivery,
for he told the mob that he would grant
a railway just as soon as he was ready,
and not one moment sooner.
"When the purport of the word
dawned upon the crowd its members
made a rush for the President He
never moved. The mob, awed by this
display of fearlessness, fell back. The
President had wonp'
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16

Mrs. Emile A. Matthien gives $1,000.
About $50, 200 Is distributed among New
York charities by the will Of Mrs. Caro-
line e. Hollister.
Mrs. Felis r. Brunnot, of Allegheny
City, Pa, bequeathed by will, probated
in November, $123, 900 to missions. The
late Mrs. Harriet rockingham VOL
colt, stepmother Of Gov. Roger Wolcott,
distributed by her will, probated in
April last, $32, 800 to various charities.
: st. Barnabas Hospital. Newark, ben
efits to the value of 1000 and share
in the residuary estate Of Mrs. Eliza
Wells, who also left 81 900 to the Socie-
ty for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chill
dren.
By the death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Thompson. in July, the poor seam
stresses Of Rhinebeck-on-Hudson find
themselves heirs to an estate of $500, 900
which Is to be equally divided among
them.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
DEFENDED THE WRONG CLIENT.

Amusing Blunder of a Distinguished
Australian Solicitor.
An edifying incident is reported to
have occurred recently in the district
court of Melbourne, Australia. The list
Of cases for hearing included two
charges of similar character. When
the first defendant was called leading
Melbourne solicitor announced that he
appeared for the defense, and for near
ly half an hour he strove to convince
the court that the charge should not be
sustained. In spite Of the counsers able
arguments the court decided to infiict
q fine, and called upon the next defend
ant to say why he should not be dealt
with in like manner. The solicitor
putting from the effects Of vigorous
speech, wiped his brow and leaned back
in his chair with an air of satisfaction
that his client had escaped so lightly.
Just then the name of the second de-
fendant was called. and the lawyer
sprang to his feet as though electrified.
Great -heavensv he exclaimed, in a
voice that was audible throughout the
court, i've been defending the wrong
man."
In his perturbation the learned gen.
tleman seized his silk hat, and in
divided mind as to whether he should
set chase after his late client or remain
and defend the man who had Just
stepped forward. placed it on his head.
Hats orr roared a constable as coun-
sci remained on his feet, staring In dis
may around the court. ''Your wor-
ships" he said. removing the offending
belltopper, "this Is my client. The de-
fendant who has just left the court did
not engage me and has paid me no fee"
The announcement was too much for
the gravity Of the court, and for mo-
ment or two the courtroom echoed with
laughter. The case was soon disposed
Of, and the legal gentleman then hur-
ried from the building In search Of his
quondam client and the fee that should
have been.his,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
Mastered Hi. Embarrassment.

Mastered His Embarrassment.
Among the stories told of Charles
Lever, the witty. novelist, is one which
concerns the days when he was British
consul at Trieste, relates the Youths
Companion.
He had accompanied his daughter to
London for little social enjoyment and
had neglected to go through the form
ality of asking for leave of absence.
On his arrival in London he was in
vited to dinner by Lord Lytton, who
was delighted TO see him.
When he arrived at Lord Lytton's
house his host said: 81 am SO glad you
could come! You will meet your chief,
Clarendon"-the minister Of foreign af-
fairs.
The novelist, much embarrassed, be-
gan to give reasons why he must tear
himself away. but before he could make
his. escape Lord Clarendon was an
nounced, and almost at once espied
him.
"Ah, Mr.. Lever" he said, blandly, "I
didn't know you were in England; in
fact, l was not even aware that you
had asked for leave from Trieste"
"No-o, my lord" stammered the nov
elist. disconnected for second, but no.
more than that; mo, my lord; thought
it would be more respectful to your
lordship for me to come and ask for it
in persOnr'
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16

astronomers depend almost wholly up
on the stars for obtaining accurate
time. 1t Is the method of doing this
which we propose to describe.
There are several hundred stars
whose positions have been established
with the greatest accuracy by the most
careful observations at number of the
principal observatories of the world. If
a stars exact position Is known, it can
readily be calculated when it win pass
the meridian of any given place-that
is, the instant it will cross a north and.
south line through the place. The data
regarding these stars are all published,
In the nautical almanacs. which are for
the use of navigators and all others
who have uses for them. These stars
are known as "clock stars."-Popular
Science Monthly.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
A Modest Renuast.

Ambition is an admira BILE trait, but II
is not the single qualification for sue
cess. Among highly ambitious youths
must be numbered a German who for
several years had been apprenticed to a
cooper.
The young man felt that constant
coopering was not compatible with his
hopes for the future. Accordingly, af-
ter deliberation, a few months ago he
addressed letter to the head of the
gerat Rothschild banking house at
Frankfort, setting forth at some length
his strong dislike for his trade and ask
ing to be accepted as IAN apprentice
millionaire" promising diligence and all
application in learning ''the business"
The young man is still cooper.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16

four women In the United States for
higher education amounted to $3,446,-
400; OF this sum Cora ]. Flood gave the
largest amount, or $1,000. 900, and Helen
Gould, beside her donation to the Gov
ernment, gave $37, 900 for educational
purposes.
The record Of gifts to charity and for
educational purposes by women In this
country for the year now ending is a.
notable one and Is not entirely covered
In the following list.
Half million dollars, given by Mrs.
Lydia Bradley, of Peoria, ILL.,, comes
next to Mrs. Stanfords gift. 1t was
presented last summer to the Bradley
Polytechnic Institute, and constituted
her second donation, the first being
gift of the land on which the institute
was bnilt and the money to build 1t.
That involved sum approximating
$250,00 In addition, Mrs. Bradley has
given to Peoria 1877 acres of land for
park, she has built church, a home
for aged women and many other
smaller institutions.
Miss Floods presentation of her
fathers country place, at Menlo Park,
to the University of California, made in
1897, has been supplemented recently
by gift Of money. The house and its
contents are valued at 81 1,0OO, 900, and
tract Of nearly 1900 acres is included in
the transfer.
Another California woman has been
munificent in her gifts; this is Mrs. e.
B. Croker, who has conveyed to the
Benevolent and Protective order OF
Elks her home In Sacramento as a me-
mortal Of her husband. 1t Is valued at
$4,000. Mrs. Phoebe Hearst and Mrs.
Leland Stanford are constantly adding
to their gifts to the universities they
have built up in California, and their
benefactions go up into the millions.
Mrs. Stanford's latest contribution
made during the summer was one of
$1O,OO0,OOO.
Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Of Chicago, In
May, announced that she would found.
college Of pedagogy, the Institution to
be started with fund OF several hum
dred thousand dollars. She has had
this idea in mind for some years, It be-
ing her desire to accomplish practical
good for poor girls by giving them an
opportunity to become teachers. She
bestows permanent benefit upon
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
STARS KEEP ACCURATE TIME.
Their Positions In the Heavens Denote
the Passage of the Hours.

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Their Positions In the Heavens Denote
the Passage of the Hours.
Probably the majority OF people sup
pose that the observatories obtain the
correct time from the sun. When the
average man wishes to give his watch
the highest praise he says, "It regulates
the sum-" not being aware that a watch
which would keep with the sun around
the year would have to be nearly as
bad as Cap'n Cuttle's. The farmer may
safely decide when to go in to dinner
by the sun, but If the mariner was
as confident that the sun marked al
ways the correct time as the farmer is
he would be sure to be at times 200
or 300 miles from where he thought he
was. In other words, the sun-that is,
sundial-is only correct on a few days
in each year, and during the interyen-
ing time gets as far as whole quarter
hour fast or slow.
These variations of the sun from uni
form time caused no end Of trouble be-
tween the astronomers and the fine
clockmakers before 1t was discovered
that the sun time is subject to such
irregularities. The better the clock,
the worse 1t often seemed to go.
But as the variations In sun time are
now accurately known, correct time
might be obtained from the sun by
making proper allowance, were It not
for the difficulty Of observing its posi-
ton with sufficient exactness. The
large disk of the sun cannot be located
20 perfectly as can the single point
which . star Malaes. For this reason
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16

Side, New York. Mems, women's,
boys and girls clubs, kindergartens.
libraries, conservatories and roof gar
dens are included in the work of the In
stitution--a work which is thoroughly
appreciated by the people in whose be-
half 1t is being done. 1t has been en-
dowed at cost Of about $400,0 1000.
During last summer new floating
hospital for st. Johns Guild was built
by Mrs. Augustus d. Juilliard. Of New
Yark, at g. cost Of $4,000: 1t was named
in honor Of the donor, the Helen G.
Juilliard.
To the endowment fund of the Uni-
versity of Chicago Miss Helen Miller
Gould has recently contributed $25. 900.
A second scholarship of $4,000 to Vassar
College was announced at the COM
mencement of June-these scholarships
are given In memory of her mother.
Two scholarships Of 5000 each she has
given to the late Mr.. Moody's schools;
one for the girls seminary and one for
the boys. To endow a free bed In per-
petuity in the Manhattan Eye and Ear
Hospital, New York, she gave $4,000.
Other women who have contributed
largely to the public good are the
Countess de Castellane. $220.OOO; Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, $1,000; Mrs. o. FL.
p. Belmont, $500; Mrs. p. A. Harper,
Sc. 900: Mrs. Francis Brockholst Gut
ting, who contributes $1,000 year to
the sick poor of Newport, r. l.; Mrs.
Anson Phelps Stokes, $4,000, and Miss
Elizabeth Plankinton, Of Milwaukee.
WIS, 100000.
Gifts by Request.
Gifts by bequest have abounded dur
ing 1889. A quarter of million dollars
was left by Mrs. Eugene Kelly to build
a chapel for st. Patrick's Cathedral,
New York, and to provide a fund for
the sick poor OF the Baroness de
Hirsch's $1OO,OO0,OOO left to charity,
81, zoe, 900 comes to America. The Clara
de Hirsch Home in 62d street, founded
about two years ago by the baroness,
receives an additional legacy of $3.50,
900.
The will of Mrs. Caroline L. Macy.
who founded the Macy Memorial Art
School in New York, bequeaths 100000
to the Teachers College and 5000 to
the Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. e. A.
Stevens, of Castle Point, Hoboken, be-
queaths to Holy Innocent Church.
which she was mainly instrumental In
establishing, fund Of So, 1000 to provide
coal for the poor of Hoboken. free or at
cost price. and $12, 1000 for other church
charities. To the Church of the Holy
New York, Mrs. Caroline
A. Cisco leaves $4,000. To the Mission
ary Society-domestic and foreign
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
M'kiNLEY AS A PEDESTRIAN.

President Takes Long Walks to Over
come Tendency to Corpulency.
President Mckinley, who is now "a
years of age, has taken up pedes-
;rianism. Every day for weeks he
las taken long walks as the best medi-
zine to overcome tendency to short
less of breath and corpulency.
1t is interesting, says correspon-
lent, to watch the President on these
walks. He goes at the pace of a de-
termined man. not stroller. One of
ais feet is thrown well out ahead of
aim to make sure Of long stride, and
the other foot is bent between the ball
ind the heel, as is the fashion with the
ong- distance walkers. The stiff-footed
nan is the man who can walk only a.
short distance, but the man with the
supple feet can keep good pace for a
ong time.
The President observes all the laws
and rules of hygiene for the steady
walker. He holds his head up and his
.hin out. He keeps his lips closed and
oreathes through his nose. His eyes
ire partly closed. as are the eyes Of all
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
Rife BulIe.a.

It is found that rife bullets fired froA
4 distance Of 500 yards viii rarely pen
citrate more than "A inches of loose
earth, while bank of earth, free from
stones, % inches in depth, is considered
proof against bullets fired from any
range. On the other hand, IL the earth
s beaten down, 1t will require much
greater depth, as rammed earth offers
ess resistance than loose. Next to
wrought iron and steels plates gravel
placed between boards is found to Of
fer the best resistance. Wood offers
the least, with the exception Of clay,
which. Of course. depends upon the
amount of moisture in 1t. Although a
nine-inch brick wall is considered bullet
proof, yet it could be preached IL about
$50 rounds were fired on nearly the
same spot at 200 yards range. Similar
ly 800 rounds could breach a fourteen
inch wall If fred at the same range.
This table shows the thicknesses of ma
terial required to stop a Lee-M Metford
bullet:
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
professional walkers, and the head is
held straight.

held straight.
A sometimes companion is Senator
Platt VINO is something of an athlete
himself and enjoys a brisk walk. One
day, not long ago, the President was
accompanied by an unexpected guest.
Ia little mongrel dog, seeing the tall,
well formed gentleman pass, came out
Of the corner of the fence where he had
been hiding, and fell into the Presi-
1ent's tracks. Perhaps the dog thought
that, with SO stalwart a guide, he
could come to no harm. Perhaps he
caught sight of the bump of benevo-
lence on the Presidential head, and cal
,ulated that there would be dinner
1t the end of the walk. But. IL SO, he
was disappointed, for he got not even
/ pat of the head, and after three
blocks the disappointed little dog skunk
back to watch for the next good-look-
Ing pedestrian.
For awhile secret service officers fol-
lowed the President on these walks,
but ne found it out and forbade them
from following him, declaring that he
was not afraid.
Since beginning his pedestrian exer-
else, President Mckinley has reduced
his girth and Increased his lung power,
so the exercise may be called q sue
cess.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
Mr.. nioody's Bio o-raphy.

Mr.. w. R. Moody, son OF the great
evangelist, will prepare biography of
Dwight L. Moody, which will be pub
lished by subscription. In statement
concerning the work the author says
that, announcements having appeared
Of several lives, some even claiming
to be "official," 1t has become painful
necessity to state that any other than
the authorized biography referred to
will be issued not only without the APP
proval, but regardless of the urgent
protest of the family and friends. Mr..
Moody, it Is asserted, was particularly
anxious that errors and misrepresenta-
tions of former unauthorized works and
misleading newspaper reports should
be corrected in an authentic work pre-
pared by his son, thus obviating the
multiplication Of partial and inharmo'
NOUS biographical sketches.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
Unpleasant Bedr. llows.

The adventures Of naturalists in odd
corners of the globe rival the expert
ences of explorers In variety and inter-
est. DR.. Macmillan Schumann, Bel
gian naturalist, journeyed through
Mexico, not many years ago, and here
is one Of the "reminiscences which he
brought back with him:
l had gone days journey on horse
back from the city Of Zacatecas toward
the southeast to examine some ancient
Toltec ruins.
l arrived at my destination late at
night and lighted a fire within the ruins
to make my supper. After eating I
spread my blanket and lay down. When
awoke in the morning my first impulse
was to stretch out my hand. threw 1t
out from under the blanket, and as
did so 1t almost touched big, poison
Gus rattlesnake, quietly coiled by my
side. I escaped by the merest chance.
Looking toward my feet. what was
my establishment to see six other rat
tlesnakes coiled at intervals over my
body.
The reptiles did not belong to the va
r1ety commonly known In California,
but were of peculiarly poisonous spe-
cies found in hot regions. When light
ed my fire in the evening 1t was too
dark to see the snakes, which, pre-
sumo, had crept along the walls.
The altitude Of the ruins Is nearly
5000 feet, and so the nights are cold.
My fire had attracted the reptiles. When
they approached 1t they found my bed,
and discerning the warm blankets,
crawled upon them and went to sleep.
extricated myself from the blanket
with infinite care. Once on my feet
was no longer afraid of the reptiles, but
as l already had specimens of them In
my collection, killed them all and
nailed them to the adobe wall with my
card on each.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
A Humble Request,

"Ma, may l go out to play?"
mo; you must sit still where you
are"
Pause.
"Ma, may go down into the kitch-
emf"
mo. want you to sit perfectly
quiet"
Pause.
"Ma. mayn't I sit on the floor and
play marblesT' p
'.'I have told you twice that I want
you to sit just where you are and be-
quiet, and mean exactly what say"
Pause.
"Ma, may / grow?"
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-16
ToUGH-THRoAT AucTloNsERs.

Have Vocal Chords Especially Adapted
for Their Arduous Work.
preachers sore throat" ia recognized
by all writer's on throat diseases, but it
Is not necessarily confined to preachers,
says the Washington Post. Lawyers
and others who overtax their voices at
times suffer from it as frequently as do
preachers. Aucrioneers do not have
sore throat. A successful auctioneer,
as far as voice Is concerned, Is pro-
vided naturally with abnormally strong
vocal chords. These he strengthens by
continual use, so that in few years the
voice and throat are the strongest part
of them. He is liable. however, as
others to suffer from other troubles.
and has his share Of them, too. 1t is
the same way with a singer. His voice
is generally the strongest part Of him,
and almost every other organ suffers
before his throat does.
The public do not know how many
there are who try auctioneering and
find that they cannot hold out. The
voice of every man Is not suited for
continuous work. Auctioneer work
exercise each day. The reason the
preachers throat goes back on him now
and then, and it does, despite the doubts
Of Col. Ingerson and others, is that his
use Of the vocal chords Is not constant,
for ordinarily the greater effort Is sell
dom more than once week. Another
thing that operates against the preach
er and in favor of the auctioneer Is that
the preacher seldom speaks in the open
air, while the auctioneer finds the most
use for his voice In the open air. Open
air Is the most wonderful strengthener
of the voice. A marked example of this
is the fact that circus performers and
circus followers generally, who work,
In tents and open air. never have sore
throats.