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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Six Hours Afoat.

A London paper relates the trying ex-
perience of an English sailor. He could
not swim, and was six hours in the
water during storm.
He had life-preserver, but was in
constant terror lest it should slip from
his grasp. If it did he knew he could
never regain 1t.
He had fallen off the bow-chains Of
the vessel, and from midnight to day.
light the life-boat was searching for
him while the ship lay to. Many cap
tains would have desisted in an hour or
two, but this one persevered, and the
men were finally rewarded with sight
of their comrade mile away. A days
rest restored his strength, and he re-
sumed his dangerous duties.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Too Mmch.

Some of the stories that come from
South Africa have more than a touch
of humor. A subaltern scouting with
small party saw single Boer, and
galloped after him. As he slowly gained
the Boer turned round and emptied the
contents of his magazine at his pur.
suer, but without effect. The subalterr
was not armed, but riding nearer lev.
eled his smoking pipe at the Boer and
called on him to throw up his hands
The fear of the supposed pistol was toe
much, and the armed Boer became the
prisoner of the unarmed Yeoman. His
feelings may be imagined.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

an implement for producing fire and
gave practical Illustration of its work
ing. A small tube several inches long
and closed at one end, held a tightly
lifted piston; the latter was followed
slightly at the lower end and smeared
with wax to receive a bit of cotton or
finder. which adhered when pressed
into it. Placing small wisp of cotton
upon the wax, the messenger fitted the
piston into the tube and forced it down
by striking 1t sharp blow. When it
was withdrawn the cotton was on fire,
having become ignited by the sudden
conclusion of the compressed air.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
King of Sweden a Linguist,

The King of Sweden and Norway is
noted as an admirable linguist. When
the oriental congress met at Stockholm
some years ago, he addressed the as
sembled scholars in the languages OF
the nationalities to which they respec.
lively belonged, and spoke with equal
fiuency in English, French, German,
Italian, Russian and Spanish.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Killed by Frost.

Katydids, grasshoppers, crickets and
beetles are killed by the frost and the
eggs which they hide In the ground or
conceal in the bark of trees furnish the
supply for the next year. These hatch
out in the warm days of spring.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

A little cover to make the glass of
medicine in the sick-room look pretty
Is made as follows:
Cut a circular piece of cardboard,
about three and one-quarter inches in
diameter, second piece one inch wide
and about eleven and quarter inches
long, or just long enough to pass around
the edge of the circular piece to make
the side of the cover. The outside of
both pieces may be covered with any
gay-colered silk, taking stitches criss-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Not What He Ca me Tor.

1t was little Willie's first day at school
and the teacher called him to her side
and pointing to the first letter of the
alphabet said: what letter is this,
Willie?" I'm not going to tell you,'
replied the little fellow. "Why not?'
asked the astonished teacher. BE
cause" answered Willie, 81 didn't come
here to teach you"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Where creameries Prosper,

Creameries cannot prosper unless in
a community where good cows abound,
and good dairymen are as necessary as
good cows, says the Texas Farm and
Ranch. None but good dairymen have
good cows, and good cows have none
but good dairymen. There is another
necessity without which creameries
cannot prosper, but it is rarely included
in good dairymen"-this is good farm
or dairy papers. Where creameries ex-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
ALI Had Leaves,

Nellie, aged 4, was found by her ia
ther one day with her chubby hands
full of roses from a bush upon which
he had bestowed much care. Nellie"
said he, didn't tell you not to pluck
one of these flowers without leavew
Eyes, papa" answered Nellie, inno-
Gently, 'but they all had leaves"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Keep Up with the Procession.

In the chicken business, as in every
other, the knowledge of yesterday is
not sufficient for to-day, says Poultry
Success. With the new day come
new ideas, new experiments, new les
sons. We are constantly learning some
thing, and the man who reaches a
point where he is so sure he knows it
all that he ceases making any attempt
to learn becomes a back number in
just about twenty-four hours.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

swath of ashes through the field. By
providing for the substitution of fer
tilizer-spreading apparatus or seeder in
place of the frebox the machines utili-
ty can be greatly increased, and it will
be found a valuable addition to the
stock of farm machinery.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
Taking His Measure.

what kind of man is this John
Smith,?
"Oh, he's the kind that thinks he can
hold on to his umbrella by. having
his name engraved on the handle.n-
New York Evening World.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
WIRE FENCE sTILE.

arrangement where one must cross a
wire fence occasionally and does not
wish to lose the tension on the wires
by cutting gateway. This double
stepladder can be put together in few
moments and will prove a very con-
venient affair.-American Agricultur-
icf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

silk, and if you can do so, paint or en-
broider crimson carnation across the
cold-colored satin.
Line the two pieces with crimson
satin, and cut four pieces of crimson
flannel, little smaller than the covers,
and pink the edges. Sew these all to-
gether in book form, with tiny crimson
ribbon on the ends of the cover to tie it
together, and you have dainty needle
book. which may be made complete by
filling it with various sizes of needles.
Philadelphia, Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

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Ss k;Esas:!. .z=ss.as - ess;s
s9&

ist, it is good policy for each contribu-
ting dairyman, as well as the creamery
management to encourage by every
legitimate means the circulation Of
such papers in the community. 1t re-
quires intelligence to make the butter
factories go.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

A wire fence is an ugly affair to cross
either by climbing over or crawling un-
der or between the strands. The ac-
companying illustration shows a handy
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
The Song of a Picture Book

The Song of Picture-Book.
l was once a beautiful picture book.
And | lived in a wonderful shop
With plenty of friends, and l fondly
hoped
That there all my life should stop;
But out from my place on the well-filled
shelf,
Alas! was taken one day,
And bought by lady for four-and-six,
Who carried me with her away.
Oh! yes, l was once so fair to see,
With pictures all drawn so daintily,
And verses and stories by dozens to
read;
A sweet little book was once, indeed,
When l dwelt, in the days of long ago,
In the beautiful shop where the picture
books grow!
The lady carried me off to her home
And up to the nursery,
Where the children at first admired me
much.
And made quite fuss of me!
The stories and verses delighted them all,
The pictures were sweet, they said;
And fear so many pleasing remarks
quite turned my poor Ilttle mead!
But know, in those days, l was fair
to see,
And the children made ever so much of
me;
They read my stories and verses
through,
And they loved to look at my pictures,
too;
And so, for time, l was pleased to
dwell
In Nurseryland, where they loved me
well.
But after while they grew tired of me,
The children in Nurseryland;
Though what | had done to forfeit their
love
l never could understand;
But they threw me aside most cruelty,
Never glanced at my pictures again
My pages are torn, my cover quite gone
And my heart is broken in twain.
All! yes, l was once so fair to see,
But now I'm as ugly as can be;
My lovely pictures are all torn out,
MY pretty stories are scattered about,
All crumpled and soiled, and thrown on
the floor
Oh! would were back in the shop once
more!
-Cassell's Little Folks.
Primitive Way of Lighting Fire.
Sir Joseph Fayrer, who served long
time in India as surgeon-general of the
British army, gives an account of the
method used by the Burmese natives in
producing fire. Matches are unknown
in many parts of the Orient; are not
needed, in fact, for most Oriental peo-
pie are skilled in ways of obtaining
flame through friction. A Burmese
messenger brought note to Sir Joseph
one day and while he was writing the
reply for the waiting man he noticed
an object somewhat like boys popgun
suspended by his waist. In reply to an
inquiry the native told him that it was
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

Some men are like telescopes; you
draw them out, see through them. and
then shut them up.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

$50 dark and yet so light" said the
funny man as he looked at a ton of coal
the driver had just delivered.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
DIARY OF A eOARDER.
MONDAY.

Roast beef tonight for dinner!
l ate to beat the Dutch,
A treat like that's unusual;
We don't get many such.
TUESDAY.
The aftermath we've garnered
Of yesterdays delight,
From that fine roast they gave US
Some nice cold cuts tonight.
WEDNESDAY.
That luscious roast Of Monday
Is lingering with us yet;
Twas served to us this evening,
Disguised as beef croquette.
THURSDAY.
1t seems Miss Skimp's investment
In roast was not so rash
As we supposed. This evening
Twas served again--as hash.
FRIDAY.
To-day we were all grateful
To get little fish,
No beef, we hope, remaining
To form another dish.
SATURDAY.
All, me! Tonight we greeted
Once more our dear old friend
The beef bones boiled for "potage"
Well, this must be the end.
SUNDAY.
Gee whiz! This beats the record!
Last Thursdays hash-oh, my
With crust and raisins added,
Is served as hot mince pie.
Standard and Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

In Austria, mushrooms are grown in
coal-pits.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19

Roast beef tonight for dinner!
l ate to beat the Dutch,
A treat like that's unusual;
We don't get many such.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
THURSDAY.

All, me! Tonight we greeted
Once more our dear old friend
The beef bones boiled for "potage"
Well, this must be the end.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-02-19
TUESDAY.

The aftermath we've garnered
OF yesterdays delight,
From that fine roast they gave US
Some nice cold cuts tonight.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-this is
the order of a woman's preferences.
Jewels form a magnet of mighty
power to the average woman.
Even that greatest Of all jewels, health.
is often ruined in the strenuous eff
forts to make or save the money to
purchase them. If a woman will risk
her health to get coveted gem, then
let her fortify herself against the in
siduous consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the regu-
lar use Of DR.. Boschess German Syr-
up. 1t will promptly arrest consump-
ton in It's early stages and heal the
affected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from the
system. 1t is not a cure-all but it is
a certain cure for coughs, colds and all
bronchial troubles You can get DR..
G. G.. Green's reliable remedies at
Foss' drug store.
Get Green's Special Almanac. tt
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
One View or Expansion.

The time is not far distant, meas
ured by centuries, when the civilized
races will dominate the world, to the
extinction of all other people. says the
Occur d'Alene Press. 1t is a well
known fact in the science Of natural
history that the invasion of an unciv-
ilized country by civilized man marks
the beginning Of the decay of the
lower race. The natives Of the Sand
witch islands have been decreasing
ever since the white man set foot on
their soil. The same is true of the
American Indian. 1t will prove true
OF the Philippine islands, and the
slow but sure progress of extinction
will continue until the lower races of
man are known only In history. The
links between his descent from the
lowest to the highest and most intel.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
Frank Parker Recovering.

The report that Frank Parker, who
was severely injured while getting OIL
il moving train here last Friday night.
had died from the effects Of his injur-
les shortly after arriving at the hospi-
tai in Rathdrum, as published in these
columns last week, was unfOunded.
Mr.. Parker is Still alive and unless I'm
forsecn complications set in will re-
cover. His injuries consist of a
crushed foot, which necessitated am
putation above the ankle, and a
broken leg. He was otherwise badly
bruised, but no internal injuries have
been discovered. He is reported to be
getting along about as well as one with
such injuries might be expected. A
purse of S32 was raised by the citizens
of Standpoint this week and forwarded
to the unfortunate man.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08

1t is reported that Chairman Good
ing Of the republican party in this
state, has requested the late men,
bers Of the Idaho delegation to the
national convention to meet at Boise
on the 22nd of November, and it APP
pears 10 be understood that he will
also issue call for a meeting Of the
state central committee at the same
place and on the same date. The OBJ
ject OF these meetings will be to rec
ommend successor to Senator Shoup
as member of the national committee
from Idaho. As the Republican un-
derstands it the appointment must be
made by the national executive com
mittee, to whom the name or names
recommended at Boise will be sub.
mitted.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08

It Is u cause for rejoicing through
ont the coast and mountain regions
that Senator Jones OF Nevada has an
nounced his alignment again with the
republican party, says the Salt Lake
Tribune. He is as good silver man
MS ever, he maintains, and his return
10 the republican party does violence
10 none Of his bimetallic principles.
Il am, says the apostle OF silver, ''as
sincere Il believer In the doctrine OF
bimetallism as when left the repub-
llcan party solely for that cause, and
were the conditions today as then |
would be numbered among those de-
Tending 1t. The enormous output Of
gold, however, accomplished what bi-
metallism would have accomplished. =
This Ii precisely the position Of this
newspaper. We have time and again
said exactly the same thing. We feel
curious to see II those who have been
40 yirnlent In this matter will now
assail Senator Jones. who knows more
about the silver question than all the
nark that has shown so much animus
n this question since tn object true
silver men aimed ut has been accom-
p'islcd, as Senator Jones says, by the
enormous output OF gold. ''fhe sill
yer question Is dead proceeds the
senator, ''and we are face To face with
ether issues. have always acted
with the republican party upon every
question but silver. believe that IL
the alignment Of political parties to
day the republican party Is the onl,
one which Is In touch with the econ
nmlc progress OF the twentieth cen
fury" These are words worth Of re
nembrancc and preservation. Thls
Characterization Of the republican
party Is comprehensive, just anc
timely. Again we have occasion I,
say that Senator Jones has struck III,
nail squarely on the head.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
is usually appointed by the governor
- ~ 49,, f.,w,,;ch :, haauu hand nnr

is usually appointed by the governor
and must furnish heavy bond. Our
present system Of examining into the
affairs Of public officials, which con-
sists or a so-callcd investigation by
grand juries, is a most ridiculous
farce, which has long since been dis
carded by all enlightend common
wcalths. II Idaho had had state
examiner three years ago, ex-SheriT
Pcasc would have been behind the
bars long before he had time To take
French leave from the country, and
County Attorney Graham would not
now be compelled To waste breath
over few Thousand dollars Of the tax
payers money, which the ex-cominis-
siones Illegally drew from the county.
while the taxpayers would be many
thousands Of dollars ahead.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08

The name Of Hon. Chas. l.. lleit-
man of Rathdrum has been fayofahly
mentioned In connection with the POI
sition on the republican national
committee recently made vacant
through the resignation OF Senator
sshonp. The Republican has no
knowledge of the gentleman's aspira-
alton in that direction, or that he
would accept In case the position were
rendered him, but believes II would be
IN excellent selection BY the republic
cans Of Idaho. 1t Is the most re-
sponsible position In the party of a
state and carries with IL many ardu-
Gus duties which require tact and
keen Judgment in their performance.
Mr.. Hoffman has been prominently
identified with party work ever
since his advent in the state more
than decade ago He has more than
once led the party In this county to
victory. and since the wreck OF 1896
has done much excellent work toward
building up the party anu Placing ~
in position within reach Of victory.
His experience and training In party
work is therefore ample. Upon more
than one occasion he has been ten
dered nominations, but could never
be induced to accept any but honor
ary POSITIONS In view Of this the
party could pay handsome tribute to
10Y. lty and disinterested sacrifice by
offering the gentleman an honorary
position of real merit, which he might
be induced to accept. Mr.. Heitman
would bring such energy and tact te
this position as might be needed II
the political contest Of next year
Here Is an opportunity for the repub
Leans OF Idaho to recognize the Pan
handle, which never has been done be
fore, and an opportunity to infus'
new blood without risk to conserva
tism. The Republican truly believes
that for once Boise could do a grace
full thing by standing aside in this in
stance.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
Idaho should have a state examiner.

Idaho should have state examiner.
which is an officer whose duties in re-
lation tn state and county officers are
practically the same as those CT post
office inspector to postmasters. Near
~ all of the older states have such an
oilee, and the system has proven a
success and OF great benefit To taxpay-
ers, whose interests are better guard
ed on account Of 1t. The examiner.
who must be an expert book-kceler,
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08


Aside from the contest over the
may0ralty in Greater New York, lit
tie interest was manifested here in
the elections Of Tuesday. Many peo-
pie Of all political compilations ex-
pressed satisfaction over the news
that corrupt Tammany had been de-
fcated. The elections in other states
were quiet affairs compared with the
contest Of last year. The results
would Indicate that the republicans
are still holding their own, which may
be taken to indicate that the people
generally are well satisfied with con-
ditions prevailing throughout the
country and did not fail to take adj
vantage Of this opportunity to en-
dorse the national administration.
This is specially true Of Ohio and Ne.
braska. In the latter state Bryan
worked hard for the customers, but the
state returned about the same repub-
lican majority as last year.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08

ligent form OF the human being Will
in time he remembered only by pictures
that have been preserved, and by read
ing of these races. There will also be
as great contrast between the pres
ent and the past. From these facts
1t may be possible that our expansion
to new fields and new power Is but a
link in evolution that will help 10
complete the chain.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
A village Blacksmith Saved His Little son
Life

MIR. II. Fl. Black, the well known
village blacksmith at Grahamsvilie,
Sullivan county. n. y, says: "Our
little son, five years old, has always
been subject to Group. and SO bad nave
the attacks been that we have feared
many times he would die. we nave
had the doctor and used many medi-
zines, but Chambeflain's Cough Ren-
edy is now our sole reliance. IT seems
to dissolve the tough mucus ana by
giving frequent doses when the
efoHpy symptoms appear we nave
found that the dreaded Group IS cured
before it gets settled" There is nc
danger in giving this remedy Tor II
contains no opium or other Injurious
drug and may be given as confidently
To a babe as an adult. For sale by {.
II. Foss, druggist.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08
Ladies' Attention.!

Mrs. d. w. Coyle of Portland in
yltes the ladies of Standpoint to call
and examine her stock of MILL
merry GOODS, which She will open
for inspection November Sth, ut G. d.
Gillett's general mercantile estab-
lishment.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-08

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER q. 1907
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-03-20

rhere ia a time in every man suu
cation when he arrives at the eon..
lion that envy Is ignorance; tns' M
,stlon is suicide; that he must :. 'I n,s
himself for better or for worse. ~ n's
portion: that though the wide un,,s.Ss
!. full OF good. no kernel OF . .v.omsn
ing corn can come to him put a,at or
n,s ,oil bestowed on that p,o' ~ " :
aro,nd which is given him to TN. q. -,
nover which resides In him IS new Wa,
p nature, and none but he knows ~, wn M
,s., t. which viii he can do. nor does no
tina, anor until he ha. tried. Not for moth o.
nn..s. much impression on MN. ~ ana
.no,her none. 1t is not w'tnou. ~ ~
ss,shlished harmony. this sculp'a. ssrs
.hs memory. The eye was placed .. zoe.
one ess ray should fall. tina. It I,sSa .eu
tify Of that particular rAs.