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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
A surprise for Three,

"I'lI do it," thought Teddy, because
it will please grandpa SO much. And
am not afraid, not one-single-miteI
Not-one -mitew he added slowly, as he
walked toward the barn. That morn
ing at breakfast Grandpa French had
told them about poor Dobbin. He was
lame, and he had to stand in his stall
all day long.
I'D like to put him out, but he would
get into the newly planted garden, !"
said grandpa, "and can't spare one Of
the men to tend to him, SO the poor fell
low must stay in the barn."
Teddy was only seven, and he felt
just a wee bit frightened of horses,
for you see he lived in the city and
head all up in a knot he thought so
hard, and then he said, "Tu do itp'
''Come along, Dobbinv' he said brave
ly, as he united the big halter and
seized the end of it firmly his hand.
Dobbin walked hurriedly out over the
barn floor, clumpety clump, through
the door and into the bright sunshine.
Then he stopped.
"Get up!" said Teddy.
Dobbin tossed up his head and snort
ed, and then he did go along in good
earnest. He hoped and he cantered
and ran limping yer the ground SO fast
| that Teddy had to run to keep up
with him.
"Whoar' he shouted. :sWhoa, Dob
| binp'
But Dobbin didn't whoa till he stood
under Teddy's oak-tree, and then he
laid down on the soft green grass and
rolled and rolled.
Poor little Teddy just glanced al
those flying feet, and then he scram.
bled into the tree. He was too fright
ened to say a word. Oh, If grandpa
would only come! He screamed and
screamed at the top of his voice
Grandpa! grandpa!"
Its Dobbin,' he explained, wher
| grandpa discovered him. 'sI~was going
to s'prise you and take Dobbin OUT
an then he rolled-an' then" his voice
was very low, "an' them climbed w
AC1 AtooDiA IL lllc
"Well, well, well!' laughed grandpa
81 guess we've had surprise party al
around! You surprised Dobbin, he sur
prised you, and you both surprised me
that's certainr'
"If I'd had a clothes-line," falteret
Teddy, 81 could have held on when
climbed up here. I'll get it next time
grandpa" he added, brightly.
But grandpa answered very decided
ly: There mustn't be any next time
Teddy, remember! One surprise part.
Is plenty for one summerv'
q And then he went to hunt for Dob
bin.-Youth's Companion.
Mischiexous Maisie.
One morning when Mischievous Maisi
arose
She saw from her window the long gar
den hose.
Which William had left when he went t
pick peas.
II So Maisip examinad the hose at her aa &C
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
Cures victims Of Drugs.

A church union now exists in New
York for the most remarkable purpose
on record. Its ayowed object is to
cure the victims of the morphine and
other drug habits and a most impress
siye list of wellknown clergymen have
registered themselves in support of the
scheme, which is conducted by DR.. w.
N. Richie.
The plans of DIR. Riches work and
the means by which he hopes to make
it effectual are to be made public as
soon as possible. All that is withheld
from the public is the elements Of the
mysterious compound, which Is, DR..
Richie alleges, an absolutely infallible
panacea.
Men and women who have sunk to
the lowest levels of degradation have
it is claimed, by the use of this cure
become perfectly regenerated Physi.
clans of established reputation private
ly indorse the cure, and the testimonials
appear SO convincing that the clergy.
men who have formed union on the
strength Of it feel absolutely sure oil
its efficacy.
DR.. Richie says that he obtained the
cure from friend of his, who in turr
| obtained it from German savant. The
friend referred to, having once become
the slave of morphine and having bul
5 cents left In the world. converted +
into 5-cent stamp to address lettel
to the German who had originated tn,
cure. The recipe came, was made us,
/ of, and the man, when DR.. Richie knew
him, was enjoying an honored old age
A committee has been formed to re
ceive donations for the cure of such pa
tients as are not able TO pay.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
Sailing in the chur-

Sailing in the churn is practiced by
many butter-makers and especially by
farmers. The butter granules are al.
lowed to reach the size of a grain of
wheat, the salt is then added and the
churn slowly revolyed. 1t will not take
the salt long to become thoroughly in
corporated in the butter. The maker
will soon be able to estimate the
amount of salt required for any one
churning.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
For Washing Vegetables.

A combined washing tank and dry
ing table for vegetables, is Illustrated
in the Ohio Farmer. A is the tank,
the table, hinged to tank, and the
legs hinged to table. When not in use,
the two legs are folded over on the ta-
BILE, and the table folded over SO as to
make lid for the tank. the legs fold
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25


The Farm Journal says that COW
giving 5000 pounds of per cent milb
will produce only $50 worth of butter
while one that will produce 5000
pounds Of 3 per cent milk will produce
500 worth of butter, and her calf is
worth three times as much as that OF
the first. There will be little difference
in the cost of keeping the two cows,
so that where the first gives a profit OF
$50 the latter will net the owner $100.
if we count the first cows calf at SIC
and the other at $50. Some people dc
not think there is much difference In
cows, but some cows forget to pay
their board bills, while others take
great pleasure in supplying the table
with luxuries, paying the interest,
clothing the baby and paying the hired
girl. The good COW is poor farmers
friend.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
Barley and Oats.

At the North Dakota Experiment
Station they made a trial for nine
months of the comparative value of
feeding oats and barley to three horses
and two mules. In every case of ami
mails working in pairs at the same
work. the one given barley made less
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
Water and Drinking Vessel.

One of the most important things to
be looked after in raising chicks is
their drink. They should have fresh
water placed in clean drinking foun-
tains. A fountain that cannot be open
ed and cleaned never should be used,
for a Shiny substance will form on the
inside of the fountain and unless re-
moved will surely cause bowel trouble.
Many persons have lost nearly all their
chickens from this cause and then won
dered why they are not successful
Exchange.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
ODD WHITE HOUSE INDUSTRY.
Mrs. McKin1ey's Pleasure In One of He
Chosen Avoca tions.

Mrs. McKin1ey's Pleasure In One of Her
Chosen Avocations.
A recent visitor at the White House
found the wife of the President busy,
as usual, knitting the woolen tops to
slipper soles. A pleasant protest that
the first lady Of the land should SO
steadily employ herself was well an
swered. Why shouldn't she knit the
slippers? 1t was about all she could do
in her state of health.
And then the gentle lady told with
undisguised satisfaction of the sale of
a pair of her slippers at New Eng
land fair for good purpose. The slip
pers had brought $3.50, which had gone
for the benefit Of the cause. If there
existed desire for the possession of
pair of slippers knitted by the wife of
the President measured by such a sum,
why should she not try to meet it, and
thereby extend help to worthy objects
Mrs. Mckinley defended her vocation
admirably. Frequent requests for some
handiwork of the Presidents wife to
be utilized for the benefit of charity or
church come to the White House. None
is refused so long as Mrs. Mckinley
has the strength to fulfill them.
Relating to the leather soles of these
slippers, there is story which en-
hances their value. Mrs. Mckinley told
1t recently. On one occasion, early in
the first term, Vice President Hobart
came into the presence Of the lady
while she had her knitting in hand. He
picked up from a table near by sole
upon which work had not begun.
where do you get these" he asked
when he had learned of the charitable
purpose of the industry.
Mrs Mckinley. replied that she
bought the soles by the dozen.
"Well," said the Vice President
''these are made at my factory I will
see that hereafter you are supplied
with the soles for the slippers without
cost. That shall be my contribution tt
the good work"
From that day, so long as he lived
Vice President Hobart saw that the
stock of soles as often as it ran low
through Mrs. McKinley's industry was
replenished. And since the death of tn.
Vice President Mrs. Hobart has KEEP
| up the contribution from the factory.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25


It is reported that in the vicinity OF
some of the best creameries in the but
ter-making sections it is difficult to OBJ
tain a package of really good cream
cry butter, unless it is sent from the
city dealers who may have bought it
right there An ironclad contract
places it all in the hands of certain
dealers, and even those who place their
milk In cooperative creameries are not
able to obtain good butter for home
use. This is but mistake, for those
which have good reputation could
easily have certain number of pounds
or tubs to be retained for home patrons,
and it is said that some do this, avoid
ing their contracts by putting special
brands on such lots.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
DOLLY II.

a Hereford. Carnation, a Kansas City
COW. held the former worlds record.
A few weeks ago, at an exciting sale,
]. c. Adams, Of Moweaqua, ILL.,, bought
the animal for So, 100.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
could Nor Re Reneated.

ST met Higginbee and he stopped me
to tell me what his little boy said, but
I'll bet one thing"
"Huh! What's thatY'
..I'll bet he didn't tell his boy what /
said."-Indianapolis Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
The strange Lighthouse Tree.


Among the worlds curiously formed
trees the Asiatic star tree is not con-
spicuous, but among natures freaks in
the tree class 1t stands alone. Its prop
critics are entirely peculiar to itself. Its
history is clouded, its attributes unlike
anything seen In other trees.
Enormously tall, man OF, ordinary
height is dwarfed into nothingness be-
side its trunk Bare from the ground
up to a distance of about forty feet II
puts forth at that place hundred tan
gled limbs. From the latter there shoot
out great clusters of long pointed leaves
which, punching themselves together
exude kind of phosphorescent light at
night, giving strange spectral appear
ance to the big tree. Travellers on the
desert, deserving this tree at night
frequently mistake the giant-leaved
thing for the illumined window of 4
house or some lonely tower. The light
Is not brilliant; it Is subdued, but vol
luminous, and lasts until daybreak
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25

when a man is confronted with lot
Of his old love letters in breach of
promise suit he realizes that kind words
can never die.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25

All work and no play may make Jack
duh boy, but very few boys will be.
come dull If left to themselves.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25

II Satan ever gets short of fuel he
ought to be able to use excuses.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
ment, an ice cream parlor, and candy
kitchen.-The American Boy.
sallie,s answer.

"Sallie, what is 8 minus 6?'
Sallie could not answer, which was
nothing unusual, whereupon the teach
er, thinking it might aid her by stating
it less abstractly, said:
"Now, Sall:e, if your mamma went
to the barn and found eggs, and used
6 Of them to bake cake, what would
she have left?'
With a smile of contempt, Sallie an
swered, why, shellsw
Papa Was Saving.
Here" said Benny's papa, showing
the little fellow coin, sis penny 300
years old. 1t was given to me when I
was boy."-
WELL" cried Benny; "just think of
any ones being able to keep a penny as
long as that without spending itr'
What Mamma Called Him.
Stranger-What is your name, little
boy?
Little Boy-Willie.
Stranger-Willie what?
Little Boy-Willie Don't 1 guess
That's what mamma always calls me-
Particular About His Treatment.
Small Tommy was sent home i'll from
the kindergarten one day and as he
entered the house he said: Mamma
I'm just awful sick, but don't want
you to try any faith cure on me"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
EARLY Garden Vegetables.

There was time when the gardener
who had his produce ready for the
market earlier than his less enter
prising neighbor was well repaid for
his care and trouble by better prices
for the products. Then the early bird
caught the wealthy consumer. Now
the early worm in the Northern States
finds his profits if not himself picked
up by those In a Southern climate, who
can plant, grow and put on the mar
ket crop before the plow can pene-
trate the frozen soil of the Northern
States. We are inclined to think the
chance for profit to-day, for market
gardeners here, is in growing such
crops as will not mature until South
ern produce no longer fills our mar
kets, and perhaps in putting that in
cold storage that it may not be brought
out until there are Indications that it
is much wanted by those who are will
ing to pay liberal prices for it. Let
early crops pass by, and strive to grow
crops of such quality as will suit even
those who have been using the earlier
products OF the South, which are not
improved by long transportation
Massachusetts Ploughman
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
A $1,000 CIV,

A $4,000 Cow.
This cow was purchased at the Chi
cago stock yards recently for $1,000 by
N. w. Brown, of Delphi, Ind, and is
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25

Mischievous Maisie.
One morning when Mischieyous Maisie
arose
She saw from her window the long gar
den hose.
Which William had left when he went to
pick peas.
So Maisie examined the hose at her ease,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25
Raise the Calves.

Evidently there is a better chance for
profit now in growing young stock
either for the dairy or for beef than at
any time in the past ten years, and
perhaps in the last twenty years. But
we have the statistics for the past ten
years as sent out by the Agricultural
Department at Washington. In 1890
there were in the United States 36,S49,-
O24 cattle. In 1895, 81, 1854, ,216. Since
that time there has been a steady de-
crease Of about two million head per
year, until in 1899 there were but 81
S74,225. In 1890 there were $50 cattle
to each one thousand inhabitants, and
in 1899 only 373 to each thousand. AS
the number has decreased the price has
increased. The reports of the Kansas
City stock yards show the following
prices for prime steers on Aug. 10 for
three years: In 1897, $3.50 per hundred
pounds, 1898 same date $5.25, and in
1899 $500. 1t is said that there are not
as many cattle in Texas now as In 1895
by more than 100000. Nor is the de-
cline in numbers in the United States
alone. Cuba was said to have about
eight hundred thousand cattle in 1895,
and at the close of the war had but
twenty-five thousand. There must
have been great reduction in South
Africa since the Boer war began, and
Australia has been heavily drawn upon
to feed British troops. If five or ten
years ago farmers in New England or
any Of the United States could not
raise or fatten beef profitably to- sell
at the price Western beef cattle cost
when brought here, it does not follow
that they cannot do both now. Six dol
lars and quarter per hundred pounds
in Brighton for the best grade of steers
to-day should leave a margin for profit
to the feeder, If he feeds to the best
advantage, and If he grows his own
young stock, and most of his own food
for them, 1t seems as II nearly all was
profit, or at least pay for his labor. And
while they are growing, the manure
heap is increasing in size, to help add
fertility to the farm and increase Its
uctiveness.-American Cultivator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-25

What Mamma Called Him.
Stranger-What Is your name, little
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
ON CAPITAL AND LABOR.
DR.. To,mans Illustrated Lecture on How
They Nav Pe Ulited

DR. William H. Tolnlan, secretary OF
the League for Social Service. delivered
an interesting lecture atthe Y. NJ c. A last
night on Social and Industrial Better
ment' The audience was small, but ap-
preciative.
The lecture was illustrated by 1s3 slides.
which were among the best ever seen oy
those present
Mr. & f. Johnson presided and intro
duced DR. Tolman. The speaker pointed
to the needs of the employers and en-
phasized his remarks by stereopucon
views. He alluded to the work or Nllllaih
II. Lever, of England. and told no" TINS
man had united capital with labor, aEu
spoke OF the wonderful fruits of such 81
step. The history Of Post Sunlight was
gi, en- to the delighted audience. showing
the club rooms for men the restaurant
for women, and in fact. dealt with all
of the conveniences that this capitalist
had provided for the working class.
DR. Tolman spoke Of the capitalists OF
America The Westinghouse Air Brake
Company of Wilmerdins, Pa. was Il
good subject for the orator, and the work
they have done for their employees showed
what would be the fruits of capital ana
labor becoming united
In conclusion the speaker said the
business men ha0 not the time to Work
out the betterment OF the social service,
but by bringing about better feeling
between employer and. enpioye the Social
Service League was fighting the battles
for them He spoke for arbitration III all
cases and condemned strikes as unneces-
sarv and injurious to both sides
DR.. Tolman leaves to-day Tor Washing
ton and Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
by the court of claims, which awarded
that honor to Rear-Admiral Sampson.
FORMAL PROTEST COMPLETE.
Is Ready and viii Be Presented to Secretar,
Long To-Day


BALTIMORE, MD. Dec. t7.-Attorney-
General Isdor Lhaynor, counsel for Adj
mirai Schey. to-day finished the draft OF
the formal document to be delivered to-
morrow to Secretary OF the Navy Long,
protesting against the finding of the court
Of inquiry.
Tomorrow morning Mr.. Rayror Will
carry the draft of the protest to Wash
ington and after he and Admiral Schley
have conferred over it d copy will be pre-
pared for transmission to Secretary LonS.
First of all, the protesters will claim
that the findings of the court should be
set aside on the broad ground that they
are not in accordance with the evidence'
and following this. each point in the re-
pprt such as the charges of dilator!ueSS,
disobedience of orders, the sending OF
misleading dispatches, the controversy
with Lieutenant Hodgson. the famous
loop etc, will be touched upon in turn.
and the salient features Of the evidence
disproving these charges pointed out.
Practically the protest will be Il review
of the evidence of the case submitted IN
such a way that Secretary Long VIII
have the opportunity to pass upon the
whole controversy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
A LADY MURDERED
BY BOLD BURGLAR
She Fires at Him, But He is Too
Quick and She Falls
Dead.
{By Associated Tress. }

PITTSBURG. PA, Dec. 11.-Harriet p.
Murphy, prominent IN church and soci-
ETY. circles and treasurer of the Kingsley
House fund, was murdered at her home,
No. G2eI Howe Street, East End, by a
burglar, about o'clock this morning.
The murderer made his escape.
Miss MURPHY who was thirty years old
was the on sister Of Select Councilman
John y ), ply, from the Twentieth
Ward. She with brother and two SER
wants, women, lived alone III the house.
Miss Murphy was sleeping on the sec
onG floor. She was an expert with the
revolver and always had i pistol either
under her pillow or within easy reach.
About o'clock this morning her
brother was awakened by two shots in
the house. and fastening TO his sisters
room. found her lying dead on the floor
with q bullet wound in the head. The
burglar scaled the porch posts and en-
tered the window of Miss Murphy's room
by breaking the glass. 1t is supposed
that the noise OF the crashing glass
awakened her and as she jumped from
The bed with her revolver in her hand the
man fired.
Marks in the snow on the porci, roof
indicate that only one man entered the
room; MISS -hui plis o>a'its hept ,he toi-
lections for the Kingsley House Fund in
her room until they reached a sum large
enough TO be placed in the bank and it
is thought the burglar was after this
money.
When the police raised Miss Murphy
they found the revolver within d few.
inches Of her 1ght hand under the folds
of her nisht-dress. The room in which
the duel took place was pitch dark ana
the police think the burglar gauged the
vital spot Of the shooter by the fash from
the revolver She fired. 1t was a shot
that only au expert could make and they
are confident that it could not have been
a chance shot "A careful investigation
was made of the room this morning, and
not a thing Of amy value was missing.
The police are inclined to think the bur-
slar was !. negro, and claim to have d
GOOD clue. ,.naln
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
TOLD GOODBYE
BY PRETTY GIRLS
Young Ladies of Woman's College
Pay Governor Farewell
Call,

TIL. esteem IN which Governor Tyler Is
fcld in Richmond by all classes of people
was beautifully attested by the young Ia
dies of the Woman'S College yesterday
afternoon. They came over to see tue
Governor ard tell him goodbye. In q llt-
tie while they leave for their homes III
r.any sections of the country to spend the
holidays.
Governor Tyler has frequently visited
the Woman's College during his admin
istration and has always taken great ir-
tercst in the institution. He has been to
several of the entertainments this SeS-
sion, and recently went to a reception
held by President Nelson. The young ID
dies OF the school have, in this way, be-
come we'll acquainted with the Executive.
and appreciated his interest in their
school. So. at their request DR. Nelson,
the president, conducted them over TO the
Mansion Yesterday afternoon TO pay their
respects to His ExceIlency and Mrs. Ty-
ler.
All Of the resident students were in the
1,arty. They numbered about ninety.
They were accompanied by Dr. Nelson
I'D Mr. Bagsarly, OF IT, faculty, an'
Dr. George Cooper, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. The young ladies were
all simply dressed, and their bright, fresh,
Young faces made 4 beautiful picture
They crossed the broad threshold of the
Executive Mansion only TO be given 4
royal and cordial welcome by Governor
and Mrs Tyler, the young ladies OF the
Mansion and two of the Governors sons.
Major Heth and Mr.. Hal. Tyler, who
happened to be present. There were no
formal exercises, but DR.. Nelson made u
brief speech, concluding by nominating
the Governor for the next President of
the United States. All the young ladies'
seconded the nomination with a good will
that made the walls of the Mansion ring
with their musical voices. The Governor,
not to be outdone. accepted the noUina-
tior for the Presidency readily and grace
fully.
The young ladies did their part of en-
tertaining. Two delightful recitations
were given by Misses Myrtle Lansford
and Leslie Jefrries. Then .wo charming
young ladies sang for the entertainment
| of all. They were Misses Mamie Belote
and Lillian Crsll,e. The Governor and
Mrs Tyler shook hands with all of the
ladies, and the time not taken up with
/. the music and recitations the Governor
| and his family moved about among the
| Young ladies' chatting with them and
| .reatIy enjoying themselves the whils
adding much to the Measure OF the yisi-
tors.