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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Anthracite Coal Is Found.

A party of prospectors has located
thirteen coal and iron claims in the
Cascades about SO miles west of North
Yakima, Wash.
George Weikel has brought out a
load of the coal and submitted it to
test in the furnaces Of that city. The
coal is said to be the best of anthra.
cite and burns freely without smoke
or fame and leaves no cinders. Five
veins of coal have been located. They
range from three feet to thirteen feet
in thickness. The coal covers large
deposits of iron ore which has been
traced for eight miles,
Specimens weighing 100 pounds
show the grade of coal discovered.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
To lrrisate a Garden Spot.

Articles of incorporation of the Aso-
tin Land and Irrigation Company have
been filed with the county auditor at
Asotin, Wash. The object Of the cor
poration is to irrigate lands, generate
power, buy and sell land and maintain
and operate irrigation canals. The
capital stock is $40, 900, shares having
a par value of 500 each. The COM
pany is at present constructing a
canal in The Forks or Lake district
and expects to have several thousand
acres under water by next spring.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
A Rich Copper Discovery.

An extensive copper mine, or rather
mountain, has been discovered by Nc
Vey & Co., on the west side of Sis
kiyou mountains, California, about 8
miles from Garretson's medical
springs, % miles from Oak Bar, 5
miles south of the Oregon line ofJo-
sephine County, and "a miles from
Jacksonville, Oregon. The ledge
ranges from 300 to $50 feet in
width, and is claimed to be more ex-
tensive than the famous Iron Noun
tain mine at Keswick, in Shasta Coun-
ty, with the likelihood of making Sis
kiyou take the lead of Shasta in the
annual mineral output when thorough
ly developed. The discoverers have
been offered $150,000 for their pro-
Derty
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Happy Medium Needed.


He was scratching his head with his
penholder and seemed to be in cons.d-
erable doubt about something.
MY wife's at the seashore and I'm
writing to her." he explained.
"WellY returned the caller inquir-
ingly.
Il don't know just what to say. II
tell her I am lonely and all that she
may be sympathetic and come home on
the first train.''
"Then why don't you tell her you're
getting along very nicely considering
the circumstances? 2"
Il thought of that, but it's likely tc
make her suspicious, and then shell
come back on the first train sure
Chicago Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Pacific Loo Rafting

The mammoth log raft sent out from
the Columbia River recently arrived
last week at San Francisco intact.
There are $4,000 ineal feet of pill.
ing in the raft, some of the sticks
running to 120 feet in length, and as
great as % inches thick at the but.
The raft is 625 feet long and cost
$4,000 to construct. 1t is estimated
to contain 1900, 900 feet of lumber.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
A Rich Cargo.

Of the 1900 tons of genral cargo on
board the Tosa Maru, recently in from
China, the silk was the most precious.
That was valued at 1885, 900. The
costliest cargo of silk ever brought
over ran up to half million. For the
first time shipment of concetrates
was brought over from Leigh, S. J.,
Hunts mines in Corea. This ore was
consigned to the smelter at Tacoma
and was valued at $4,000.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Town Lots at sl4. 900 Each.

o. A. Kjos, a local merchant of
Idaho, completed the pur-
chase of 81 feet frontage on Main and
Fifth streets from ]. Eichenberger,
the consideration being $13, 3,500-Mr.
Kjos also paying a street grade as
sessment' tax, making the total con-
$4,000. A handsome three
story brick store building will be
erected on the corner next spring to
cost $65. 900,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Thi, Cow VIII Do.

A cow which is believed to hold all
records for increasing herd has Just
added to her fame by giving birth to
triplets.
Three times she has produced twins,
and on that account her owner, A.
Podesto, says he would not part with
her as all but one of the calves were
perfectly formed and lived. His ranch
is located near Stockton, Cal. This
last act of the COW has attracted much
attention, and many people call at
the place to see the trio of calves.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
New SmsIter at Darrinston.

The deal for the site for the smelt-
er at Darlington, Wash, has been
closed, and it is now only a question
of getting the buildings up and the
plant installed, when work will be be-
gun extracting precious minerals from
the rich ores of that region. The
cost of the smelter will be s75,000
and the daily capacity will amount to
$50 tons. Denver capital is behind
the proposition.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
. Indication of Prosperity.

The report of the condition of the
national banks of Washington recent
ly published, tells its part of the story
OF the present unexampled prosperity
Their total resources rose from $27
$685. PIT to $31, 1,280,168 in little more
than twelve months, and the individu
al deposits in these banks during the
same period have Increased by 3d.
900 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
New Railroad in Eastern OREGON.

Articles of Incorporation have been
granted to L. K. Moore, ]. B. Hos
ford and J. o. Elrod, to construct a
line of railroad from Arlington on
the Columbia River, due south. to Con-
don, county seat of Gillian County.
The capital stock is $500,000 divided
into shares of $100 each. The right
of-way is being obtained as fast as
surveyed. The line will be forty miles
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Biz Timber Sale.

A. B. Hammond, of Portland, con-
summated the purchase of the largest
unbroken tract of timber land still
remaining in first hands in this state
the first of the month. Fifty thousand
acres were involved in the deal and
the land is all situated in one body
on the Tualatin and Trask Rivers.
The land was purchased from the
Southern Pacific and while the consid-
Grafton was withheld, the price is re-
ported to be in the neighborhood of
$500 600.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
The Blundering Idiot.

"A EORGE MORTON had thrown
lisa handful of rice into the car
riage windows, filling the BRIDES
hair with the cereal, and the bride
groom's mind with profanity.
He watched the carriage bowl away
In the dust of the late June afternoon,
his eyes upon the little gray -gloved
hand, waving its adieu, until they had
disappeared at turn of the wide coun-
try road. When he turned to follow the
other guests to the house he nearly
stepped upon a small figure that was
pulling daisy to pieces at his feet.
''He loves me not, he loves me-" the
figure said, tossing away the decapitat-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Shocking.

Aunt Geehaw (from Hay Corners.
crossing ferry to New York)--Ain't this
the Ladies' Cabin" Joshuway?
Uncle Geehaw-Yep.
Aunt Geehaw (scandalized)-Well I
allus knowed thet the wimen folks Of
Moo York was sort of gay, but 1 never
thought thet the ferry companies would
have tew put up notices tew keep them
from smokin'.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
A sufaoient Deaigna,ion

A humorist, wishing to test the inge-
nuity Of the Indian postal authorities,
sent letter from Bombay to friend
in Calcutta, addressed as follows: $50
and-So. Esq. the City II Stinks and
Statues" 1t was delivered without the
slightest delay.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

Senita Silvia Alfonso Adama
few months in the United States a
with
due
being preiest Cuba
who received between TO-
600 and 1000 g '
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
As They Passed.

"How do you do, Mr.. Pufdup?" said
Mr.. Oldfriend. cordially.
..You have the advantage of me, SIR
replied Mr.. Pufdup, frigidly.
apparently, I have. Your manners
are as bad as you'd have me believe
your memory to be. e."-Philade!phia
Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
The Coming Bivalve.

.Oysters are to be cheap and plenti-
full" said the eldest boarder as he laid
down his morning paper.
.But it seems weak-stew the time
when they'll grace our table here" re-
marked the cheerful idiot with a VIC
lent effort. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
German shipbuildine.

In the year 1898 and 1899 Germany
held second place In shlpbuilding, but.
for various reasons. American ship
building In 1000 received such an I'M
petus that It has placed Germany third.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Requires Little Sleep.

The distinction among animals OF
requiring least sleep belongs to the
elephant. In spite of his capacity for
hard work the elephant seldom, II ever,
sleeps more than four, or occasionally
five, hours.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

She-Don't you think this beautiful
sand, the azure ocean, the golden moon
and all our surroundings have an eff
feet upon your love?
He-It might If l hadn't just paid my
hotel bill.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

Dick-Everybody' remarking how
soft you are on that wealthy Miss Will
fel. What are your chances with her7
Jack-yery promising. She likes me
pretty WELL and I'm doing my best now
to get her parents dead-set against me.''
Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

"Time flies, perhaps I've made my call
too long," he said. Said she:
"Oh. no, it wasn't long at all ID.
1t only seemed to be-"
-Philadelphia Press. Il 8 e
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Tree Growing Out of a Chimney.

The curious sight may be seen in
Dover, England, of young tree grow
ing out of high mill chimney in a
public thoroughfare. Notwithstanding
Its extraordinary position, the tree has
grown feet, or feet high. 1t is be
lieved to have its root in an old nest
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
An Exp1auatior,.

Aunt Hetty-Jabez Smith adyertises
that he's sellin' goods below cost"
Uncle Josh-What's he doin' that for?
Aunt Hetty-Well, he says he believes
Id quick sales an small profits Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

"Do you know, Miss Frisbie," said
the large-headed young author, my
most brilliant thoughts come to me in
my sleep?
Its great pity that you are trou-
bled with insomnia" added the young
lady.-Detroit Free Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Defined

Little Elmer (who has an inquiring
mind)-Papa, what, is conscience?
Prof. roadhead-Conscience my
son, is the name usually given to the
fear we feel that other people will find
US out.-Harper's Bazaar.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
The Weary Gueat.

"You are the hardest man to wake
ever met" said the kind-hearted citi-
zen, who had allowed the tramp to
sleep in his kitchen. Here, 1 have
been poking you in the ribs for an
hour
Never paid no attention to it." adj
mitted the lodger. Eyer see, am used
to sleepin' in a cattle car, an I thought
yer hand was a cows Chicago
News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
A Preparatory Course.

First College STUDENT hear the
members of your class are going to
take up Russian next term.
Second Student-Yes; you see we
want to get up new class yell-Phil-
adelphia Record
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Enough of a Good Thing.

Papa, just see my new dress" said
q young society girl, as she presented
herself attired for her first grand ball
"Isn't it too sweet for anything 2"
Does it suit you, my dear 2"
81 just dote on 1t. !"
4If that is SO, should think that you
would have had more of 1t, said pater
familias, after taking sharp glance at
the decollete costume.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
vilIainsi Vipersi

Mrs. Ruthven-It's shame that re-
porters are permitted to put the names
of society people in the papers.
Mrs. Smythe-Indeed it is, my dear.
They always spell mine wrongeThe
Smart Set.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
A W arnine,

May-Maude, dear, did you know that
the last Legislature passed law pun
ishing kidnapping very severely?
Maude-No. But what of it?
May-Well, if you aren't careful
Cholly Softleigh's relatives may cause
you ztrouble.-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
The Way of a Woman.

Dolly-If you didn't tell her, how did
you let her know that you hated her.
Madge-When we met 1 kissed her
three times.-The Smart Set.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Not Much SkiII.

What do you think Of Dawbitt's
painting?
'.H'm-well, think it looks as if it
had been done with-er-erude oil."-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Difference In Taste

Wife-Mr. Black has no more taste
In the matter of dress than giraffe.
Husband-Why do you say that?
Wife-Because his wife had on the
most beautiful gown last night, and
when I admired it he said he thought
it was dreadful.
Husband-But, my dear, he had to
pay $500 for it.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Worse Still,

Nodd-I can't ask you to dinner, old
man, because we have no cook.
Todd-And can't ask you, because
we have One
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
A Terrible Suspicion.

Howson Lott-AlI the women around
here this spring seem to be wearing
their boomers when they work in the
garden.
Mrs. Howson Lott-Oh, George, Is
that what you meant when you said
you were just wandering around the
neighborhood to look at the different
kinds of garden hose1Leslie's Week
Iy
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Lif,,s stupendous Problems.
Smith-What makes SO many peo.

@oIttI w Htt IldhcS 30 lIHdIy peU-
pie crazy to get into society?
Brown-WeIl, what makes SO many
other people crazy to keep them out?
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
After the Bali.

She How nice to be home again!
What crowd there was. don't sup
pose Mr.. Banker knew one-half of his
guests.
He-Didn't he, though! Why, he had
four detectives in evening clothes there.
Life.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
He Was Sorry.

Housekeeper-This is the twentieth
time to-day that I've had to come to
the door to tell peddiers that did not
want anything.
Peddler-Very sorry, mum!
Housekeeper-It's some comfort to
know that you are sorry, anyhow.
Peddler-Yes, mum. I'm very sorry
you don't want anything, mum.-New
York Weekly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

"Mrs. Piff, how do you prepare your
baby's breakfast ~
"oh, give him one-third milk and
two-thirds microbe-killer."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
LET Us ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS or VA
RIouS HuMoRISTa

Pleasant incidents Occurring the
World Oyer-sayings that Are Cheer
fu1 to Old or Young-Fuuny selec-
tions that You VIII Enjoy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

When the night watchman found a
strange man stealing funds from the
vault of the bank his indignation Knew
M dS
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

You can find almost any kind of a
boy, except the one whose sympathies
in fight between a cat and dog are
with the cat.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
oriein of the Carat.

The carat used in estimating the
weight Of gems is q grain of Indian
wheat.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

He-Ethel, what can it mean? Last
night l dreamed that proposed to you.
she-I should say it meant that you
We're more sensible asleep than awake.
Fun.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

FhrenOIogist-Boy, you nave re-
markable memory.
Boy-Please, sir, write it on slip Of
paper not for me to forget it-Fun.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Humorously Haniicappe

bIUI1S-It IS very uIHuSIHg- 10 WHICH,
Sellers play golf.
Gibbs-Why?
Bibbs-He has an impediment in his
speech.-The Smart Set.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

When ignorance wins intelligence
drops away below par.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

People never seem to pay much at
tention when your enemy does wrong.
But how they howl when you do
wrongl
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

you've got your nervew exclaimed
the watchman. "Anybody'd thing you
was employed here actuallyw-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27

-Man-Oh, I'm in love with that
other wax-girl-the one in the ham,
mock; and her pretty pink cheeks have
melted off with the heat.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-27
Life in the Shop window.

-Girl-What are you groaning
about, Mr.. Fitz-Sipps?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-30
PRESIDENT HADLEY's TALE.


 1 To the Members of Yale University Yesterday-His Subject Was Democ. | racy.
 The formal title was Democracy President Hadly mentioned Yale as 8
 place of ideal democracy. The fact
 that the ideal democracy is exempli- fled at Yale does not mean that the
 college is place for license, he said Dr. Hadley continued, mentioning the abuses of democracy. He reproved bet ting. He said: Betting Is another form of loud talk and the man who bets is generally the man who talks the loud est"
 Continuing President Hadley put himself on record by stating that an occurrence like that which happened in the middle of last winter, and which violated decency, would not be toler- ated He referred to the scenes incl dent to the mock trial of Jennie Bos- schieter by Yale students.
 President Hadley urged the student S to do honest work and do it quietly. He eulogized President Mckinley as an ideal American and called his dis play of Christian fortitude during his fatal illness an exhibition of the high est heroism.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-30
NEW HAVEN SCOTS.

Still Pin Their Faith on the Shamrock
 The spirits of the New Haven Scots which dropped perceptibly after the Shamrocks performance against the Columbia on Thursday rose again to fever heat on Saturday after the fine showing made by the Clyde built boat
 in her splendid attempt to capture the first trace of the series. Some of the more enthusiastic still pin their faith on her ability to take back the historic old cup to the other side of the Atlantic, while others less enthusiastic shake their heads and doubt her ability to beat the Columbia in the kind of weather that is likely to prevail on this side of the ocean.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-30
LOCAL BUILDING NOTES.

Through Robert T. Merwin a lot on I'll
 ton street has been sold for T. G. Bennett
 to P. J. Istas.
 sonia.
 The Lee & Osborn company are getting
 out big 50-horse power Ball engine for
 shipment to the Woodstock Iron Works, Anniston, Ala
 T. R. Cation, the Water street plumbing contractor has just returned from six weeks tour of England, Scotland and Ire land
 Architects Brown X VonBeren are pre- pairing plans for fine new residence to be erected in East Brlin by Charls M. Jarvis.
 II. w. Shepard X Co. are installing a hot air heater for W. D. Judson on Winthrop avenue and one for William Langdon at Morris Cove.
 The New England Engineering company have taken the contract for the electrical work in T. G. Bennett's new residence on Prospect street.
 Alterations and Improvements are being made in Professor Fishers residence at the corner of Prospect and Divisions streets by the Hubbell X Merwin company.
 The Mitchell-Vance company of New York have taken the contract for furnishing the combination gas and electric fixtures for tho new Malley building.
 The Hubbell & Merwin company are get | ting out the window frames for the new telephone building and for the new Durham library building, and are very busy In their mill.
 The Sperry & Amos company are furnish ing the interior and exterior trim and the window frames for the new residence which Ritchie X Johnston are building for Profes- sor Dubois.
 P. F. Connolly is installing three fine lav- atores, two porcelain baths, shower bath and new closet in Colonel s. J. Fox's res. idence on Chapel street and renovating the plumbing.
 Smith X Mcqueen are building an addi- tion to J. Lederer's house on Pierpopt street. It will be 15x30 feet, providing four additional rooms. T. F. German Is doing the mason work.
 The Yale Safe and Iron company are ex- tremely busy at their West Haven plant, and are employing about seventy-fve men night and dap to keep pace with their or ders.
 Estimates are being made on the new res idence planned by Architect Richard Will Hams for I. c. Moran to be erected at Fort Hale park, and for the new residence of Dr. A. J. Penney in Branford
 William Paterson is doing the carpenter work and II. F. Warner ir.. the mason work in connection with the Improvements to Robert B. Frazier's building, by which ner of Orchard street and Edgewood ave nue. The plans are by Architect C. F. Ber- ger Work has been started on an addition to the plant of the Marlin Firearms corpary on Willow street It will be 42x1l0 feet, | thres stories high, of brick heavy mil con struction, with gravel roof G A. Baldwin | & Son are doing the mason work and the l carpenter work is being done by the com pany'S own men. Through Real Estate Agent ". D. Judsop, 1 Mrs. Jennettee C. Harmount, who has been making Chicago her home, bnt who wfli re- turn to New hayen shortly, has purchased of D. J. Clark piece of property on Whit ney avenre. With a frontage of 100 feet, up- on which rhe proposes to erect q aue resi- dence n the near future.