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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
A MUTUAL SURPRISE
NoY DEAR DAUGHTER: 1 hay

N0Y DEAR DAUGHTER: have
lM long felt how much my home
00S and children needed a mothers
love and care. l have been willing IN
this respect, as in every other, to sacri-
fee my own feelings to their good, but
1t is not an easy matter to find just the
right person to fill SO important posi-
ton, and do not wish to act hastily.
"a few weeks ago / was introduced
to widow by the name Of Norton,
finding her, on further acquaintance, to
be all that 1 could desire, either as
companion or a mother to my children.
"She is a most kind and excellent
lady, and trust that you will be pre-
pared to extend to her that respect and
affection that are her due.
"She has one son, who is away at
school, which will be pleasant for you,
as you have no brother.
I'VE shall be home Thursday.
"Your affectionate father.
"HOWARD LESLIE.
"P. S.-You were wise in not engag-
ing yourself without consulting me as to
the young man you mention. A young
girl like you doesn't know what love Is.
Five years hence will be time enough
for you to think of such thing"
This was the letter that Anne Leslie
received from her father in reply to
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Ant-Catching ThistIes.

Many flowers have the power to form
for themselves a contrivance which an
swers the same purpose as the fly pa
pers which are sold in shops and by
hawkers in the streets. Among these
plants is the common thistle. Ants
manage to climb the stem as they are
eager to obtain the sweet juices in the
flower, and they struggle their way
through the close frill of small leaves
thickly set with thorns, which nature
throws around the blossoms. The ants
then find that they are caught in a
trap. On each scale of the green cup
in which the flower is set, there is
streak of gum. The moment the insects
touch it they are fast prisoners. The
more they struggle the more helpless
their case becomes, for every move
ment causes them to get more entan-
gled. In little while the gum stops up
the breathing holes in their sides. and
then all is over. They are literally
smothered to death. A score of dead
or dying ants may be often seen on the
head of a thistle growing just above
their nest
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
WILLIAM H.HNT

William H. Hunt, who succeeds GOV.
Allen in Porto Rico, was born in New
Orleans, La, ON Nov. 5, 1857, and is the
fourth son of the late William Henry
Hunt, of Louisiana, who was Secretary
Of the Navy in the Cabinets of Presi-
dent Garfield and Arthur and who
served as Minister to Russia. Judge
Hunt received his education at Yale,
but on account of ill health did not fin
ish his course. In 1896 Yale conferred
upon him the honorary degree of mas
ter of arts.
When he was 27 years of age Hunt
was elected Attorney General of the
Territory of Montana. He subsequent
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
ALFRED THE GREAT.
Was the Exemplar of High Virtues
and Founder of Mighty Race.

Was the Exemplar of High Virtues
and Founder of Mighty Race.
Careful study must lead us all to con-
clude that Alfred is by no means the
hazy, NEUROLOGICAL parsonage which
to make of him, says Louis Dyer in the
Atlantic. He has escaped the fate of
his descendant st. Edward the Confes-
sor, and we can form a clearly defined
outline, If not complete picture, of
his life and character. Superstitions
he had with which we cannot sympa-
thize, such as the notion that the fires
of Etna were internal and had there
fore been pereeptibly less fierce since
the birth of Christ. But are we not
learning in America-almost with a
sense of relief-that the moral perfec-
tions of George Washington were not
Incompatible with his well-authentica-
ted employment, upon occasion, of ex-
ceedingly strong language? If this bc
our case with Washington, shall we
not put up with a dash of superstition
in one who has achieved the dangerous
pre- eminence of being called ''the most
perfect character in history" and of be-
ing not infrequently coupled with
Washington?
It will indeed be healthy result Of
this years celebration of the one thou
sandth anniversary of Alfred's death,
if we learn to prize with discrimination
the lessons conveyed by the life of
Alfred, who was the father and found
er of a great race. Indeed, he was
himself the first exemplar of the viz
tues held in highest esteem by that
race the world over, but nowhere more
highly than in England and America
whose institutions still embody SO much
of AIfred's spirit,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
THE FREleHT.s IHE Thing.
PulImans Make Ten Times the Show of
Their Real Value to the Road.

Their Real Value to the Road.
"About three-quarters of railroads
receipts come from the freight depart
ment," says writer in Ainslee's 'aThe
passenger department supplies nearly
all the rest, the income from mail, ex-
press and other privileges being COM
paratiyely small.
Carrying passengers is a simple,
matter, or would be If State legisla-
lures did not now and then take hand
in prescribing added specifications for
railroad passenger service. In Ohio a
law was passed decreeing that the
height between the platform and the
lowest steps of passenger coaches
should not exceed twelve inches This
cost the railroads nearly 500, 900, and
the reform led to the abolition of a
number of flag stops where the passen-
gers had been quite willing to scramble
up off the ballast. Legislatures in the
West have been known to hamper and
exasperate railroad men apparently for
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

iy removed to Helena, and in 1888 was
elected a member of the Legislature,
where he served as chairman Of the
Judiciary Committee. He was men,
ber of the constitutional convention in
1884 which framed the constitution of
the State when it was admitted to the
Union, and also held important judi
ciary positions in Montana.
When Gov. Allen went to Porto Rico
Mr.. Hunt was requested by President
Mckinley to become Secretary of the
island and to assist Gov. Allen in or
ganizing the new civil government, and
he served in that capacity until the re-
tirement of Gov. Allen.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

the one she had written him, overflow
Ing with the glad anticipations to which
her newborn love had given rise.
For time she sat speechless with an
ger and amazement.
The idea of her father ever marrying
again had never once entered her mind.
Why should he? Was she not there
to keep house for him? And when she
left, as, of course, she should in time,
! would not Marion then be ready to
take her place? She never heard any
thing SO ridiculous.
And to think that her poor mother,
who had been hardly two years in her
grave, should be SO soon forgotten!
If she thought that her adored Charles
memory she was sure that it would
break her heart!
But the postscript was the unkindest
cut of all. The sighting manner in
which her father alluded to "the young
man." whose name she had written to
him in full-Charles Edward Fitzhenry
Stubbs-was more wounding than the
harshest invective.
And to presume TO think that she
knew nothing Of love, who had expert
enced it in sweetness and power!
Full of these indignant thoughts Anne
sat down and penned an epistle to her
adored Charles Edward, detailing her
grievances, and ending with the decla-
. ration that she would never, never sub
Z nit to be domineered over by a STEP
mother. and that she would ever be
true to the first and only love of her
lifel
The next mail brought a reply, stat
ing together with many protestations
!. Of undying affection, ''that he could
truly sympathize with her feelings, in
view Of her fathers marriage, having
Just received the intelligence that his
mother was to take another husband.
She had given him one stepfather when
he was a boy, and he would never sub
NIT to the rule of another.
"He would be there on Thursday, to
demand, in person, her hand of her
father. II he refused they would fly
together to some happy place, where
cruel fathers and stepfathers were un-
knownw
Charles Edward was as good as his
word. Promptly, on the following
Thursday, he made his appearance at
the house Of the father of his adored
Anne.
Scarcely were the first rapturous
greetings over when the sound Of car.
riage wheels was heard.
Anne turned pale.
"They have Gomez she cried, start
ing to her feet.
"Let 'em come" responded Charles
Edward, defiantly. "You are not afraid
/ hope, when 1 am here?"
"Good heavensr' he calculated as hi.
eyes fell upon lady who was alightins
from carriage, why, it looks like
but no; it can't be.
Mr.. Leslie led his wife up to where
his daughter was standing.
As Mrs. Leslie turned from the con
strained greeting of her new daughtel
her eyes fell upon the young man bacl
of her, who stood staring at her IL
speechless amazement.
'.Why, Charlesw
why. motherr'
81 never thought of seeing you here!'
'Nor your
'Who is this?' inquired Mr.. Leslie
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Why She was Mad.

One morning, in kindergarten, a wee
mite of womanhood had been trying to
attract the teacher by every resource
of which she was capable, without di-
rectly saying she had something to tell
Finally, the young girl went over and
sat beside her. whereupon little Rachel
founced her skirts, puckered up her
forehead, and. clinching her hand, ex-
claimed: .sOh, dear, but I'm mad" The
teacher was surprised, for Rachel had
seemed to be laboring under a delight
full secret. "And why is little Miss Sun
shine angry" asked the instructor
"Well, everybody was mad at our
house this morning. Mamma scolded
Sister Jane, and auntie scolded NAM
ma, and papa said, % darn and left
the table, so guess can be cross, too .
Motherhood.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
HCertainly," answered Mr.. Meekton.
Has Everxthinr Now.

Towne-Your wife has recovered
from her nervous trouble, 1 hope.
Browne-Well, she was doing nicely,
but now she's got complication Of dis
eases.
Towne-You don't say?
Browne-Yes, when she was conval-
escing Mrs. Fauxpas next door sent
her lot Of medical almanacs to read.
Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
So Sweet of Her.

Mrs. Chatterleigh-Fancy. dear, at
the Browns last night they were ali
saying how glad they were to hear you
We're at last engaged! OF course
didn't believe the report, dear. and
said wondered how any one could be
so stupid as to imagine anything SO
abSurd.-Punch.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
SEA LIONS OF CALIFORNIA.
Their Partial Destruction Basel ON q
Mistaken LEA.

Their Partial Destruction Basel ON a
Mistaken Idea.
Prof. Woodward's wholesome address
on the necessity of verifying theories
by the observation of facts finds an ex-
cellent Illustration in the sea lion ques-
ton in California These animals,
which have long been priced by lovers
of nature as one of the great attrac-
tions of the coast, have fallen into dis
repute among the fishermen because
their presence was supposed to account
for the deterioration of certain fishing
grounds. So confident was the belief
in their fish-deyouring habits that their
destruction-or at least great reduc-
ton of their numbers-was advocated
and in part accomplished by the State
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Then He Takes His ohances,

"A millionaire can have things pret-
ty much his own way in this world"
said one philosopher.
HE can't" answered the other, "un.
til he comes to make his will.
ington Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Won MAX Haxe Noticed.

"Look at the STUFF that goes to waste
In the grocery business" said the
lounger in the store, "and think Of
the small margin on most of the goods.
Where does the profit come in?"
1.-THE profit" said the impatient man
with the basket on his arm. comes
from having only one clerk to wait on
thirty-six customers."-Chicago Trib-
une.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

DO you approve of women taking an
active part in politicsY asked the idle
person.
Certainly" answered Mr.. Meekton.
Let them go ahead If they want to
stay away from home and take the
chances on mans walking right in on
the best carpet with his muddy boots,
that's their lookout, not ours."-Wash-
ington Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Too Tired.

Dusty Dan-Hi. git off the track:
Here Gums de t'roo freight.
Layaround Lucas (sleepily)-Wuzn't
fer gittin' my clos tore I'd lay STILL
Ohio State Journal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
SuperAuous.

Summer Boarder-You didn't men,
ton having so many mosquitoes.
Uncle Ezra-No, 1 knowed it wuzn't
no use. cuz yu'd find thet out soon as
y got here-Ohio State Journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
In Haste nlat Leisure.

'You seem to be in something of a
hurry" said the divorce lawyer. ut
hasn't been more than six weeks since
you were married, has it?''
''N-no. SIR" faltered the fair young
client, ''but tit was a st. Joe mar
riage."
81 see And this is a Chicago re-
pentance. Chicago Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

Farmer Dunk-How's your new hired
man, Ezry?
Farmer Hornbeak-Jest like all the
rest of 'em I've ever had-so lazy that
he gifts tired restin'-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Punishment in Advance.

Mother-Johnnie, 1 am going to whip
you for taking that piece of pie.
Johnnie-All right, nav; whip me
real hard; there's another piece left
Ohio State Journal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Expensive.

Expensive.
Funnybiz : Freshleigh's sweetheart
has sent him word from abroad that
she cannot mary him.
Fiddleesticks-Fresh must be
dreadfully broken up.
Funnybiz-He is; she sent word by
cable, collect, and explained why
Ohio State Journal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

"Merciful heayensr' she exclaimed
on her first visit to the dairy "Why do
you crowd the cows SO close together
In the stalls?"
"Them's tn condensed milk cows,
num-, replied the accommodating
chambermaid. Denver Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

Birthdays go off all right at our
boarding house."
'.How's that?"
1--WE don't allow but sixteen candles
to anybody's birthday cake"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
willfully Misunderstoo i.

"Some of my latest photographs"
said the camera fend, Il took fifty feet
under water"
'Why did you go to the trouble of
taking them thereT remarked Pep
prey. "It would have been easier to
just tie stone to them and throw them
n."-PhiIadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
An In.iucement.

"Dot vas a perfeck fit..' said Moses
.Cohenstein, the clothier, as he pinched
up the customers coat in the back.
..It seems to be loose" said the Gus
toner doubtfully.
'.yell," said Mr.. Cohenstein enthusi-
astically, "but see how much extry
goods you get for de same munnyv'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

She wandered where the daisies grew
Her lips were red; her eyes were blue.
She plucked a daisy from its bed,
And broke each petal as she said:
"He loves me; he loves nae not,
He loves me, he loves me not;
He loves me, daisy tell me so."
The final petal answered, mo.
She laughed, but one small tear drop
bold,
Spread secrets of the heart untold.
"He loves me not? she tossed her head.
''Why, daisy, you tell lies," she said.
New York Sun.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

"Your cousin, Chollie. isn't a youth
of striking appearance.
"He isn't? Well, 1 never saw him
yet when he didn't appear to be strik-
ing matches to light his cigarettes
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Sentiment AMI Discretion.

Billy-Did she accept you?
Jack-Well, she said she'd make a
memorandum of my proposal and con-
slider it when the weather gets favor
able for mental effort.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

Nebb-You must like to hear that
dreadful grind organ. since you pay
the man to play under your window
every day.
Nobb-No. l don't like it any more
than that girl over the way who is
taking vocal lessons.-Boston Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Too Busy.

Uncle joshua s'pose sence yer son
John got back frum collig he's helpin'
y considerable on tn farm?
Ebenezer-Naw, John jes' hain't got
time; he's too plague bizzy swingin'
dumbells an smokin' ciggyretts.-Bos-
ton Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

"Binglebang says he isn't going to
do any more courting. He claims he
can't see any fun in it."
whats the matter with Bingy?"
Hes SO short he can't turn down
the gas''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Artificial Mean ;.

Elaine-Did you notice the mean way
that Smythe girl sneered at my new
hat?
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

The value of a mans advice depends
upon the success he has achieved in fol.
lowing It
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

Gladys-Yes, but those sneers were
only artificial means.-Ohio State Jour-
nal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

O'Hoolihan-Phwat wud yez do if
yez wor t fall off this rufe?
O'Harrity-Faith old make up me
mind goin' down.-Ohio State Journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
WeaIth,s vexations.

Mrs. Newriche-Mrs. De Smythe told
me last evening that she is troubled
with ongwee.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Krupp,s Fortune.

1.-THE German papers state that old
man Krupp is worth $5.000,000."
who is old man Krupp:"
HE is the maker. of the Krupp
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF VA
RIoUS HUMoRISTS

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World over-sayings that Are Cheer
full to Old or Youns-Funny selec-
tions that You Will Enjoy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
Answere I,

"What do you fish mostly for?'
1--WE mostly fish for a living, mum. /"
Judy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06
:. Newriche-What's that?

Mrs. Newriche-Dear me! uon
know I've looked all through the
"O's" of three different dictionaries
and can't find any such word.-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

Every man occasionally gets into a
mean, worthless state when he needs
a licking. -.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-06

guns"
"Well, say, $5,OOO,oOO isn't much for
a cannonmaker when you consider all
the startling reports" : Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-13
Eight Days From the Roost

Fresh ranch eggs, Chealander's 5th ave.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-13

The only sole ager ts for Dolge's tel' shoes, wholesale and retah-Brown Shoe Co.,. 5th avenue and State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-13
Won by Waiting.

The plain fact stared Will Spencer ev- CT in the face that Helen Raymond did not love him, and that Mrs. Raymond had urged his suit and exerted her mater nal influence and eloquence until Helen had consented to be his wife, telling him very frankly that her heart was in the grave of her lover, George Vanhorn, who had been killed in railway collision nearly one year before.
 Will Spencer winced, for he was rich, very rich; but then he put to the wound that soothing salve, 'I will win her love when she is my wife" that has wrecked go many lives.
 After the laspe of several months be won Mrs. Raymond to his side, and so by proxy wooed Helen and won-whatf A cold, reluctant consent to be his wife.
 Mrs. Raymond made a suggestion. q want you to go away for a month," she said to him. "and let Helen miss the con- stant devotion that she has had since your betrothal. Let her feel that a void has come into her life and how dull and cheeress it would be if she lost you. The wedding day is set for June 10, and this is April. Stay away until the 9th or 9th of June"
 It gave him the first really happy mo- ment of his engagement when Helen said gently, yet with shudder:
 "I cannot bear to think of you on rail way trains, Will. Write often, that I may know you are safe"
 Her lips met his in a tender pressure such as a loving sister might bestow, but with far more affection than she had ever before given him. The hope made this unexpected absence endurable. and for two weeks life held more pleasure than 1t had done in all the days of his courtshp.
 Then came a blow-sudden, sharp, overwhelming. He was in a large west ern city, when, after night. returning to his hotel man on crutches asked for charity. The voice was familiar, and in a shock of horror the face struck him.
 George Var Norn"'
 Let me go. Spencerw the crippled man pleaded. "I didn't recognize you. Don't you know I am dead?"
 ''l know you are coming in here with me-" Will said gently. substituting his arm for one of the crutches and entering the hotel, where he had a room. He would not let his guest speak until he had ordered a supper and made him com fottable. Then. turning to him. he saw that he was weeping.
 4"See what a woman you make of mep' Hhe poor fellow said. You thought l | Twas deadT'
 "Yes. All your friends think so."
 "It was a narrow escape. and l wonder why l was spared. Nine months in q public hospital have left me crippled and incurably i'll. They would not keep me after could get about on crutches, but 1 have begged or starved, and it will not be for long, l would not let any one .,s2s1E- E-fcE.sea(k- -Uauld get to-to-usl
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-13

We carry big line of Gold Seal and Goodye pacS. Wholesale and retail. Brown Shoe Co.,, sth avenue ard State.
 Finest and largest stock Of gents shoes underware, overshiris. swe rs and mack lnioshes at F. H. Clavson & Co.,. Fourth and State.
 Overcoats at Clavson's.
 Gentlemen, drop in and stake me Of our fir r,ctions. A pay streak guaranteed ii every one. F. H. Clavson X Co, corner 4th and State streets.
 The Pioneer cigar factory of Skagwiv wholesale cigar and smokers supplies.
 The Postoffiee News Stand carries all the leading periodicals and news matter.
 Bosworth & Aggers, Successors 10 Parker & Aggersl commission house on Fourth a, enue between State and Main al ways have resh fruit and vegetables.