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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

In his earlier years, according to q
candidate for the place which went to
Kearns, the new Senator was master
of the fstic art. and the manner in which
he applied ring knockout tactics in the
defeat of his late senatorial adversaries.
skilled and determined as they were,
would indicate exceptional fighting quail
ties.
Mr.. Kearns bowled over Mr.. Salisbury,
a newspaper editor; Mr.. Mccormick, a
banker; Mr.. Brown, lawyer. the lead
ing candidates, and several lesser lights.
The Democratic members gave their hon
orary support to A. w. McCune, the
leading candidate when there was dead
lock in the Legislature two years previ-
Gus.
The advancement Of Thomas Kearns
began with his connection with the On
tario mine and with David Keith, who is
now his partner in the ownership of the
most famous of Utah's producers, the
Silver King group Of mines at Park City.
This property is worth more than $1O.-
000, 600, it is estimated, and last year
alone paid more than 100000 in divi-
dends.
After working for seven years as a Ia
borer in the Ontario mine, Mr.. Kearns,
with Mr.. Keith and others. took lease
on the Mayfower, in the same camp. 1t
was a good venture, and Mr.. Kearns
there laid the foundation for his future
great success as a mine owner. Later on
other claims were acquired and the May
flower group was extended and rechrist-
ened the Silver King, and Mr.. Kearn1
is now known as the "Silver King
through this association.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
ped from the wood, and pointing their
rifles at them ordered them to dis

ped from the wood, and pointing their
rifles at them ordered them to dis
mount. -
Of course they complied. In fact re-
sistance was impossible, and they offer
ed none. The bandits tied the hands of
their captives behind them and ordered
them to move on. The orders were not
delivered in most choice language, but
there was no misunderstanding them
L ..eir horses were ridden by their cap.
tors; and so they slowly clambered the
steep, narrow trail in the hills.
At last they reached a spot that
seemed to suit the views of their cap.
tors for a stopping place. The camp
ing was brief and simple. They were
ordered to sit down-on the ground
They complied.
The captors then went to playing
cards, not for amusement, but to divide
the spoils. The winner was to have the
girl-la muchacha-and the loser mus
content himself with the boy. 1t be
came evident before they had played
very many minutes that neither OF
them wanted the boy, and that which
ever got him would lose no time il
shooting him.
While the game was still in progress
amid much cursing as luck seemed tt
vibrate from one side to another anG
then back, a tall, typical Mexican
strobe into the recess and looked on
He seemed oblivious to the presence o.
the two captives. but very much inter
ested in the game. But, seeing NJ
stakes. which in Mexico are alway!
kept in sight, he inquired what thu
game was for.
When the two players had replied tn,
tall Mexican with the mustache strod,
over to where the two captives wer,
orouched, and asked them who the,
were. The very instant young Poyer
ina had made known his identity b,
remarked:
81 am Cortinav
His name was sufficient. Young Poy
erima practically felt his doom sealed
But Cortina continued:
Il know your father well. We wer,
muleteers together in the old days be
fore he grew rich, and he knows me
He knows my word is perfectly good
and you need have no fear if you will
follow my directions. Come with mev
He took the young man aside ant
then told him his plans. They wer,
simple and brief.
In short, Cortina remarked that ht
was anxious to abandon his career as {
brigand, but must have money enough
to live as gentleman should. He theI
told young Poyerima to go to his fathe
and tell him that he could ransom tn,
girl on paying her weight in gold
which," continued Cortina, sis cheap
as she Is not very heavy"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
WORLDLY BEAUTY.

Don't grieve over friends departed,
If lost or living or dead;
Be jolly and bright and happy
And you'll find many more instead.
And the world is full of beauty
For those who can suffer and smile,
While the sweetest task is duty,
Though adrift on a barren isle.
II you're worthy of love, you'll get it,
And there never was yet day
That couldn't see some beauty
AS Travelled my worldly way.
John A. Joyce, Washington Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
odd Way of Dividing Wealth.

A wealthy Greek who recently died
in Corfu hit upon novel way of dis
posing of his wealth. According to his
will he has left in trust his money to
the archbishop Of the island, who is to
hand over the interest of it to one poor
Cretan every year, who will be selected
by lot. Each year the names of claim
ants will be sent in to the archbishop,
who is required to make full investi-
cation into the merits of the case.
Those thus chosen will then ballot for
the coveted charity.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
TWO POINTS OF VIEW.

81 MOCKINGBIRD, drunk with
A\ sunshine and the scent of apple
go blossoms, was flying from tree
to tree and caroling ecstatically-an
animated spring song gone mad.
From the door of the little brown
house at the head of the orchard
emerged wee, rosy maiden, herself as
dainty and sweet as an apple blossom.
Her hair was primly brushed back and
tightly plated, and her gingham dress
was a miracle of crisp starchness.
She ran down the steps, across the
yard, and peered through the lilac
hedge. A lanky, slovenly boy of IA
was stretched upon the grass, deep in a
book.
Rob-" she said in a stage whisper,
"come here"
"What do you want?' drawled the
boy, without moving.
"Come here! I've something to tell
you"
He arose slowly, shaking back his
unkempt hair, shuf1ing his unlaced
shoes into place, and slouched across
the yard.
"Mr. Ames proposed to Aunt Lucy
last night; heard him."
"Oh, go way!'
'He truly did. You see, was in the
hammock in the grape arbor, and they
didn't know 1 was there"
"Listening!' said the boy, scornfully.
ST was not! l was listening to the
mockingbird. 1t was spinning among
the apple blossoms and singing like a
crazy thing just as it is doing now.
think it sang all night, for l heard it
whenever 1 woke. What do you sup.
pose it does that for?"
81 dunno. Bee stung it mebbe. Get
on with your rat killin.'
"Well, didn't notice a word they
said until heard a chair scrape across
the porch, and he cleared his throat tre
mendously. Then l peeped through
the leaves. He was sitting very close
to her. and he said:
"'Miss Phillips, I-I-you must have
seen-I-that is, you must know-I-
and then he kissed her."
Her eyes were exclamation points!
''Well," said the boy, breathlessly.
That's ALL
"What!w
"Ssh! Don't talk so loud. That's all
1 can tell you. Then they were en-
gagged"
"Gementaly! Why, how'd she know
what he meant?"
''Why, she knew!
'Must be a mind reader, then"
"Pshaw! She knew from the way h,
acted. She's known long time" sait
look
"Well, of all the fools. And he tool
a prize for oratory last year, too H,
isn't much like a feller was readin
about yesterday. He went down OF
his knees, so" And the youngste
Topped down on the grass with tn,
grace of jumping kangaroo, and roll
ed his eyes like COW. "And he said
'Qu-ween Of my hear-rt' and lot NOR
stuff that 1 can't remember. 1t wa
silly" he added, falling back into
lounging attitude.
Lend me the book"
"Pa got it," he said, Indignantly. ''
hid it behind a row of books in tn
bookcase and he got a-huntin' somep'l
and found it and chucked it into tn
fire. l don't care. l can write piec
Just as good, an get it by heart. Catcl
me a-makin' such fool if myself a
that college dude"
when you have written it may
read itT
"Yes," he replied, condescendingly
"I'll let you see it. It'll be cracker
jack, you bet"
Maybe could help you write it,
she suggested, humbly.
''Oh, sha'n't need any help" he said
complacently. u know just how
ought to 60"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
Trapned.

Females seem to be the same the
world over," remarked Bruin, glancing
up from the fragment of paper he had
been reading. Here's an account of
woman being badly crushed at a
spring opening
Yes" replied the fox, languidly.
Yes. A spring opening was the
death of my first wife. She put her
foot in it, and it closed on her."-Phila-
delphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

81 understand Miss Goode took piano
lessons at the conservatory"
'Oh, yes. She's got gold medal"
YET was paying visit at her
house last night and she positively re-
fused to play; said she had decided to
give it up.'
"Yes, that's what she got the gold
medal for. The neighbors gave it to
her. r."-Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

working as a laborer for something like
So a day, those qualities, coupled with
that elusive thing known as good luck,
finally brought him to the position of
the foremost mine owner in the State, d
leading railroad director and Senator,
with fortune of from $3,OOO,OOO to $5,-
OOO,OOO.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
An Artistic Distinction.

Mr.. Sappeigh-Mr. Woozen seems
badly smitten on that young lady pian-
ist. Music hath charms" you know.
Miss Gebbeigh-Yes, and in this case
it must be the music which hath the
charms. s.''-Baltimor American.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
THOSE TERRIBLE EYES.

Senator Cass Could Annihilate a Man
with a Look.
Giant heads, bodies and brains were
Webster and Cass. All the strength of
New Hampshire granite was concen-
trated in those two sons. To look upon
them made the ordinary man feel
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Didn't you feel yourself stranger
in your literary club after being absent
SO long, Mrs. Jinks?"
mo, one of the other members snub-
bed me the minute l opened my
mouth. Chicago Record.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Whats the matter with your hair?''
asked Cawker of his wife, when she
appeared at the breakfast table.
What seems to be the matter?"
"1t has an unshoveled appearance"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

There is great sympathy for an Atchi-
son woman. 1t is figured that by the
time her period of mourning is over,
and she can entertain. all her doylies
will be out Of style.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
I1igh

You used to say" she bitterly COM
planned. that was the light of your
existence"
Il know it." he replied with almost
brutal frankness, but that was before
| had to pay for the gas you consume
by sitting up till midnight reading fool
love stories. Chicago Times Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Alex Smart-The earth is merely a
speck in the universe.
Prof. Squelcher-While your state
ment is true, young man, that does not
justify your apparent theory that you
own ft.-Ohio State Journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Jaggles-What do you think is the
most wonderful machine ever invented?
Waggles-The one that puts the folds
in ime-tables.-Judy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
A Reformer Rebuked,

German Child don't believe il en-
perors, mamma.
German Mother (shocked)-Oh, you
little infidel!-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

When young man has hole in his
glove all the girls in town are very
solicitous, which makes their fathers.
who have unmended holes in their
clothes. marvel
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Kind Lady-You say you have such
a hard time supporting your three
daughters. What do they do?
Hash Brown-Two is havin' der
voices cultivated and de odder is in
Europe studyin' art.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
CHURCHES DEcKED in PEARLS.

Rare Treasures the Bay of Panama
Yielded to Spaniards.
When the stranger arrives at Seville
and Toledo and the guides conduct him
to the cathedrals of those old cities he
is struck with their magnificence and
the abundance of the pearls which are
their finest decoration. These pearls
came from the Bay of Panama and date
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Jack Newlywed- Time you were get
ting married, old man.
Billy Bachelor-O, don't know; the
century Is young yet.-Ohio State Jour
nal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Jaspar-Why do you consider Bond
rocks so especially lucky?
Jumpuppe-Why, all his friends had
gone back on him before he had sue
ceeded, and he was able to begin life
with clean slate.-Life.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Belle-I have violin that I played
on when 1 was a little girl.
Nell-Gracious! 1t must be a fine
one.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

No difference how short a woman's
skirts are, she will hold them up in 60
ing over crossing.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Il suppose your experience is that
good many tenants find it cheaper to
keep moving than to pay rent?" re-
marked the inquisitive man.
mo doubt" replied the candid real
estate agent. land we frequently find
it cheaper to keep them moving than
to make the repairs they require. -
Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
Greatest Force.

Greatest Force.
Tommy-Pop, what is the greatest
force in local politics?
Tommy's Pop-The police force, my
son.-Philadelphia Record.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Jones-Do you object to your boy
playing football?
Smith-No, indeed; the policy is made
out in my favor.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

"Your friend Tackey is way off in
Honolulu now. Doesn't that surprise
your
ut does and it doesn't"
Heard he was going there, eh?''
mo, 1 didn't know he was in Homo
lulu, but knew he was way off even
when he was e"-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

An Iuter1oper.
Old Gentleman-Here,s sir, how is it
catch you kissing my daughter?
The Lover-By sneaking in on US, sir.
Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29
Foxy Youth.

Foxy Youth.
Elderly-I saw you with the charm
ing Miss Hedstrong to-day. know her
parents very well.
Youngman-Do you? wish you'd put
In bad word for me with them.
Elderly-You mean a good" word, Of
course.
Youngman-No, don't. II can only
get her parents. to oppose me I'll land
the girl sure.-Philadelphia Press.
He Knew Better.
. 'Oh, John" she cried, "baby's cut a
TOOTH"
Jaw, go 'way!' broke in little Willie,
who was playing on the floor. You
can't cut tooth! You may break it,
but you can't cut it"-Chicago Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-29

Just W1RRIeds
"How did Eleanor announce her en-
gagement?'
Just wiggled the finger that wore
the diamond ring"-Puck.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
PAT GARRETT NAMED
As Collector of Customs at Ell Paso,
Texas, TO Succeed Dillon.
WAS A DECIDED SURPRISE
And May Cause a Considerable Com
motion Among Texas Republicans.
Mr.. BRUCE IS TO BE CARED FOR.
Probable That the Rough Rider Will Be
Given Territory MarShaIship.
TWO OTHERS ARE AFTER THE PLACE
But II Is Likely That Roosevelt VIII
Select the Former Captain Instead
Of the Orderly.
iR. BRUCE is TO BE CARED FOR.
Probable That the Rough Rider viii Be
Given Territory MarShalship.
TWO OTHERS ARE AFTER THE PLACE


Washington, December 12.--The appoint
ment OF OK sheriff "Pat" Garrett of Las
Cruces, y. NJ, as collector Of customs at
El Paso made vacant by the removal OF
Moses Dillon. came in the nature Of dc
cided surprise. The announcement OF the
appointment was made this afternoon, fol-
lowing closely on the visit which Garrett.
in company with General Lew Wallace.
made to the president yesterday
while tho chances of Robert II, Bruce Of
Mincola being given the place have not
been thought TO be as good during the last
two weeks or so as they were a month ago,
when Bruce was here In person. those who
have been watching the matter have never
thought that the president would go out
side the State of Texas for material where
with to I'LL the vacancy. The fact that he
has done so will, 1t is believed have the
effect Of creating considerable bad feeling
among Texas republicans, Bruce Is a dem
ocrat but among the numerous others who
applied for the place there were several
republicans who have been of service to
their party and II is these men aud their
friends who will feel most keenly the
slight that has been put on them. Gar
rett's fitness for the position is not ques-
toned and the fact that he Is a non-resi-
dent of Texas forms the basis for the only
objection that is being made to him.
1t Is believed here THAT the president,
after treating Bruce as he did when the
hitter was Ia Washington, Will see that
the former captain of Rough Riders is pro
vided for 1t has been suggested that
Bruce may be appointed United states mar
shal for the Southern Indian Territory dis
trict, place for which thero aretwo other
applicants, Colbert and Hammer tho latter
the present incumbent Colbert, who is an
Indian, was prlyate.,in Bruee's troop
while the Rough Riders were in the serv-
lee and during most of that time served
as Roosevelts orderly. There are good
reasons why Colbert should not be given
this particular place, in the opinion of the
president. aud 1t is not thought that Ham
mrr has ever had any really good prospects
These facts serve to strengthen the hehei
that the appointment may 90 TO Bruce
VINO had very strong Endorsements for the
El paso place and who has every reason
10 expect the president to take care Of
him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
General Observations.

Observations taken by United states
weather bureau at p. m, 18th meridian
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
rHE sEssIoN OF rHE sENATg.
Concurrent Resolution to Adjourn for
HOLIDAYS FaVorably Reported.

Concurrent Resolution to Adjourn Tor
Holidays Favorably Reported.
washington. December 12.-,In the senate
TODAY Mr.. Allison from the committee on
approprintIons favorably reported the con
current resolution adopted by the house
nro,idtnp for a holiday recess from De.
rcmber In to January s. 1907, and 1t was
agreed TO.
Mr. Hoar's resolution directing the com
cy Of providing for the free distribution Of
the congressional record TO libraries
throughout the country was passed,
MIR Mason Of the committee on manu-
factures submitted favorable report on q
hil relating to the adulteratios Of food
products and addressed the senate briefly
ON the subject
on motion of Mr.. Lodge the senate went
into executive session. At $40 p m. the
senate adjourned until Monday at II
o'clock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13

Mr. and Mrs A. G. Dawson Of Fort
Worth are here on their wedding tour.
G. G. Duson, an extensive rice operator
OF Crowley, La, Is at the Metropolitan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
Preeldent Pressed the Rutton.

Washington, December IL. Prcsidenr
Roosevelt today pushed the button that
opened the Society Of the woodsnen OF
the World in spokane. Wash, He sent
this message
~ a. FaIkcnburg, Head Consul Spokane.
Wash
washington, December 12-In opening
the grand encampment OF the woodmen
~ the World II Is o pleasure 20 me 10
send hearty congratulations and good
wishes. Theodore Roosevelt"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
FRIENDS PEACE CONFERENCE.
Annual Meeting Called TO Order in
PhiIadeIphia Yesterday.

Philadelphia, December T.. The annual
meeting Of the American Friends Peace
conference began 10 this city today. The
conference IS called TO protest against war
ana its accomplishments aud to foster plans
tending "a a realization Of universal peace.
John b. Garette OF this city presided
over the opening session. Papers were read
I'M Prot Elhert Russell. recently OF Fast
ham college and Mary G. Woody OF VIM
ston- Salem y. e..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
MoLAuRlN AND WELLINGTON.
Democrats viii Not Provide Committee
Places for Either,

Washington, December 12.-fhe demo
cratic leaders of the senate have notified
the republicans that the minority does not
feel called upon to provide committee
places for either Senators McLaurin or
Wellington. II is understood that the re-
publican members will assign those mem
bers 10 committee places
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. December 70. Eastern Texas
Rain in southern; snow in northern
Friday, much colder with n cold wave in
northern and eastern portions. Saturday,
fair and cold; brisk northwesterly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Fair and
colder Friday; Saturday fair and Cold (;
northwesteriy winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
Arnuments ConcIuded.

Washington, December l2.-rhe couclud-
ing arguments. IN the trial Of Mrs Lola Ida
BOnine charged With the killing Of young
Ayres. were concluded today. The case
probably win 90 to the jury tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
-PRoMlNENT sTocKMEN ARREsTEp.

Charged With Attempting to Evade
Quarantine With Diseased Cattle.
Guthrie o. T., December 12-rhe arrest
OF eight prominent cattlemen has been
made this week by order of the Oklahoma
live stock sanitary committee on the charge
that they attempted to drive diseased cat
lie across the Territorial and Federal quar-
antine lines Other arrests win follow.
The board refuses to give the names OF
the men arrested.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-13
The Moment
Looks Favorable

for shipping cotton from the IN
terror to the Houston market.
The outlook appears to favor
better prices.
Ii YOUR cotton is in Our hands
we can catch the advances
when they occur, or hold
against declines.
Whatever your instructions,
we are prepared to follow them.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-07-20
RINGLTNG BROs.' EXCURSIONS.

spseial lRIsates See !, ! II = naIls
..,s !: d : ! - & lIl : " II(
siseists I con,pfetsd
by which all who attend the
performances Of RinsllngI Bros. World
Greatest Shows IN SDulntl Friday, July
rs, con secure special excursion rates
on all lines Of travel. This will be the
only point in this vicinity where the
great show will exhibit during the pre-
sent season, and those who fail to see
it will miss the grandest amusement
event of the year. Since last season
Ringing Bros famous exhibition has
been greatly enlarged and is now be-
yond all question the largest and best
combined circus, menagerie and hippo
drome in the United States. The per-
formance given by over three hundred
high sararied specialists, in three rings,
on two stages, in mid-air, and on a
huge quarter-mile hippodrome track.
The trained animal features, which are
alone worth many times the price Of
admission to see, include Ringing
Brothers latest sensation, twenty ele-
plants performing at one time, in one
ring; Lockhart's famous elephant
comedians; O'Brien's wonderful sixty
one horse act, and many other great
trained animal displays. The grand
free street parade which takes place at
10 o'clock on the morning of the ex-
hibition is the most magnificent display
ever seen. Don't miss it.