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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Volcanic Dust.


The Barbados Agricultural Reporter
has sent to this Office a specimen of the
volcanic dust which fell on that island
on May Z, and 9. Borne from St.
Vincent" it says, 'fn the upper strata
of the air, and there suspended, this
stuff obscured the sunlight, and pro-
duced the phenomenon of darkness. In
color and consistency it resembles Port
land cement" 1t quotes the following
description of the dust by w. G. Free
man Of the local department Of agricul-
ture:
From the calculated results of a
series of observations made in Strath-
clyde on the fall of volcanic ASH it
would seem that, at a low estimate,
about thirteen ounces fell per square
foot between the hours of p. N. on
Wednesday and a. m. ON Thursday.
This, perhaps, may not appear large
amount; but look at it from another
point Of view. Thirteen ounces per
square foot means lit ounces per
square yard, or, to express it in famil-
lar terms in an agricultural community,
NO less than 1872 tons per acre.
Leaving for the while minor units,
such as acres, we find that 1920 tons
Of volcanic ASH were rained onto every
square mile of this island during tho
last twelve hours of darkness. Suppos-
ing the fall to have been approximately
equal in depth over the whole island,
the almost incredible amount of 1,699,-
$40 tons Of solid matter was added to
Barbados last niSht."-New York
Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
A Story of the Prairie.

The Century magazine is about to
print serial which will have an espe
cial interest to people who are at home
on the prairies. It is called "The
Biography of Prairie Girl, " and the
author is Eleanor Gates, a young
woman who spent her childhood in
Dakota and who thus writes from the
closest personal observation.
The time of Miss Gates story is
about 25 years ago; it is put in the
form of a personal narrative OF the
life of little girl, and there is hardly
a phase or event of prairie life which
is not touched upon in these pages
the blizzard, breaking colts, horse
stealing by Indians, school days on the
frontier, fighting gophers and badgers,
cattle raising and other typical phases
of hardship or prosperity.
1t is not a novel, but the same char
acters appear and reappear in the story
with reality which impresses the
reader with confidence in the truth o1
the narrative.
"The Biography of Prairie Girl''
will begin in the August number of the
Century and it will be illustrated.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
DANGER IN CHEAP PERFUMES.
They Are Said to Have a Bad Effect
ON the NostriI6.

They Are Said to Have a Bad Effect
ON the NostriIs.
According to a local Perfumery deal
er, cheap perfumes are gradually dead
ening the nostrls Of those who come in
contact with them, says the Chicago
Inter Ocean.
''The perfumes that were popular q
few years ago you wouldn't notice
now," he said. Before long they will
have to make yiolets and roses as
strong as onions or pennyroyal before
you can smell them"
Making due allowance for the hyper
bole of an older generation, there may
be something in this theory.
Violet is by all odds the most popular
perfume Of this year. Glover" &C
cording to some, would stand second.
Rose, Of course, is perennially popular.
Glover" by the way, is not made from
clover blossoms at all. The ordinary
white and red clover has very little
odor, and what 1t has would not be par
ticularly agreeable If detached from a
landscape and waving field So the
perfumer makes a combination Of es-
sence resembling remotely the scene Of
the tall "sweet clover" and calls 1t
clover"
The orange gives four different per
fumes, obtained from different parts Of
the flower and plant Each Of the four
has been initiated synthetically, max
ing eight in all. The odors Of lilac and
the carnation have also been produced
with some success by chemical means.
Ten years ago the idea Of initiating the
strange and penetrating odor Of musk
was laughed at, yet now the artificial
musk is a regular article Of commerce.
Sachet powders are again waning In
popularity. After their extraordinary
vogue about fifteen years ago they
were almost forgotten, and second re-
vival in the demand for them three
years ago has now passed.
A novelty from Paris this year Is in
tended to take the place Of the old
sachet bag. 1t goes by the name OF
amulet" and consists of little figree
box of metal containing compressed
scented tablet. These are made in a
variety Of floral odors, and can be dan
gled from a watch chain or chatelaine,
carried in the pocket, or laid in closet
or bureau drawer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Depew's Explanation Failed.

About a month ago constituent OF
Senator Depew came to him to seek
his influence in getting an office.
"You write letter telling what you
want and will forward it with my In
dorsement," said the Senator when he
had heard the mans story.
Yesterday the man met the Senator
in the capitol lobby.
"You remember telling me to write
you a letter." he said.
80, yes" was Mr.. Depew's reply, as
he cordially grasped his visitor by the
nand. "Let me see. You sent me the
letter, didn't you. and If 1 remember
rightly, 1 indorsed it strongly"
"No," said the man, 81 never wrote
the letter. I've been sick. Washing
ton Post
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
pREMoNIIloNs OF DEAm

sPremonitions of death are often
secuted al" said well-known Wash
ington newspaper man. "but there are
occasionally authentic instances aris-
Ing which raise doubts as to whether
there may not be, after all, some sort
OF indefnable spiritual phenomena in
the incidents.
ut may be recalled that we'll
known chief Of division in one Of the
departments, In apparent perfect
health on the last day he appeared at
the office, died recently Of apoplexy ON
that night. I have since learned that
on the evening in question. shortly be-
fore he retired. large dog In his
household set up such prolonged and
dismal bowling in his yard that he
went cut with q revolver, under the
supposition that there might be In
ruders prewlfng. about, although the
dog hewled and did not bark. The dog
refused to ston bowling upon the ap-
pearance of his master, and followed
him in the louse, whining and show
Ing evidences Of distress, looking up
Into the officials face in such q pecu-
liar manner that the members of the
family at the time thought it exceed
Ing strange. The dog continued to
follow his master about the house, act
ing strangely in the manner l have de-
scribed. On the following morning the
official was found dead in his room.
The above incident is curious fact,
as is also the following, and while not
of startling ghestly interest, is also
local to Washington, the parties being
members of my own family.
Some time ago my wife's mother
started on journey to California. Sew
eral days after her departure an elder
ly colored woman, who had been a
slave in her family, having been raised
with my wife's mother, called at the
house. AS in similar instances in the
South, there had been a warm attach
ment existing between former mistress
anu slave, which had continued through
life. She declared she had been warn
ed that my wife's mother had died at
an early hour on that morning on the
train. When asked whether she had
received telegram to that effect she
replied that she had not, but that at
the hour in question she had been
awakened by the ringing Of the front
door bell. In responding to the call
she had found no one on the steps in
each instance, the bell having been
pulled three successive times. Her
house, by the way, was on down
town street, and was recently razed
to make room for business structure.
"At about 10 o'clock on the morning
Of the day when the former slave had
communicated the Intelligence of my
wife's mothers death we received a
telegram from the officials of the rail-
road, dated from a far Western State,
announcing her sudden death at about
the hour when the colored companion
Of her early childhood had heard the
pulls at the bell. Had the bell been
rung during the ordinary hours of the
day we would have attached no impor-
tance to the former slaves positive as
sertion of a spiritual visitation from
the deceased lady, but as it was at
about 3 o'clock in the morning the in
cident has ever been one of more than
usual interest In our family. If the
pulls at the bell were not supernatural,
they were assuredly strange coinci-
dence. Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Hal. P. Denton.

Mr.. Hal. P. Denton, Chief Depart
ment Publicity and Promotion of Ma
tional Export Exposition, writes.
Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1899.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O..
Gentlemen:-"Toward the latter
part of August found myself in very
much rundown condition. suffered
particularly from catarrh of the stom-
ach, aggravated no doubt by the respon-
sibilities and worriment incident, to
the exploitation of great international
exposition. What / ate distressed me
and | would lie awake at night 'thresh-
ing over,' if 1 may use that expression,
the affairs of the previous day.
nervous prostration and recommended
A kind friend whom | had known i'm
skeptical, finally yielded to his adj
vice. After using one bottle l was
much improved and with the fifth
bottle came complete recovery. Il am
i'm perfect health today and owe every
thing to Peruna.''
Very truly yours,
HAL. p. DENTON.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Peru
ma, write at once to DR.. Hartman, Civ
ing full statement of your case, and
he will be pleased to give you his valu-
able advice free.
Address DR.. Hartman, President ol
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
H.ppy Homes of Poo,.

Some OF the happiest and most ideal
homes where peace. eontentment and
harmony dwell have been the abodes OF
poor people. No rich carpets covered the
floors. no costly paintings were on the
walls, and there were no pianos. nc
minds and unselfish and devoted lives
Each member Of the family contributed
as much as possible to the happiness
OF all, endeayoring to compensate By
kindness and intelligence for the pov
erty Of their surroundings.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Almost universallr Used.

The tomato has curious history.
After the revolution OF San Domingo.
many French families came from there
to Philadelphia, where they introduced
their favorite pomme d. amour. Al
though introduced as early as 1896
from South America into England, 1t
was looked upon with suspicion, and
its specific name. ''Lycepersicum," de-
rived from lykos. "woif," and persikon.
.'peachy, referring to the beautiful
but deceptive appearance Of its fruit.
intimates pretty clearly the kind of es-
timation In which it was held. 1t Is
now. however, all but universally used.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Very truly yours,
Hal D DENTON.
Valuable Timber.

81 think good deal of that cane,"
remarked Senator Lotsome, exhibiting
the walking stick with pardonable
pride.
"What are you giving me?" asked
Senator Sweetner.
s'It's fact. There was $50, 900 ap-
propriated for the improvement of one
of the rivers in my state last year.
One snag was pulled out of the river
and this cane was made from that
snag."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
He Never Worked and Never will.

There is New York farmer who has
lived 70 years and is sound as dollar,
and yet he has never done a stroke OF
work since he reached the years of dis
cretion.
What shocking example for the
hired man!
1t does seem, however, as if he ought
to be willing to let them put ragged
coat and bad hat on him, and then
seat him on high seat in the middle
of the Cornfeld. Plain
Dealer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Prove Ii.

We want you to prove our statement
that Monopole Spices are the purest
and strongest in the world. For sale
by all grocers. To enable you to do So,
we will send you free 10-eent tin OF
white pepper or cayenne or ginger or
any other variety you may prefer. II
you will send us two 2-cent stamps for
postage, and give US the name and ad-
dress of your grocer. Prize coupons
packed with every can. Send to Wad-
hams & Kerr Bros, Portland, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Value of Wolf scalps.

A hunter and trapper who has been
operating in North Park this past
winter, has brought in tho pelts Of four
gray wolves. The stockmen of North
Park are paying bounty of $50 for
each wolf scalp. The necessity for ex-
terminating the animal is growing
greater every year, as the loss to owners
Of cattle by their depredations is seri-
ous matter, as it is generally estimated
that each wolf destroys $500 worth of
cattle during his life time.-Ranch and
Range.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
John Jacob Astor's Heavy Loss.

The original John Jacob Astor was
once asked what was the largest
amount of money he ever made in \
single transaction. He declined to an
swer the question, but volunteered to
tell the largest sum that he failed to
make. He related how he, De Witt
Clinton and Gov. Morris had planned
to buy Louisiana from France and sell
1t again to the United States govern
ment, retaining the public domain and
charging 21z per cent commission. They
changed their minds, and, Mr.. Astor
said, he lost 100000 by failing to
go into the deal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
PEGASUS Has His Opportunity.

ellis poetry" the public complained,
"smells of the lamp"
At this Pegasus reverted to his
equine side and INDUCED in q horse
laugh.
"I suppose it's the odor of that gaso-
line vehicle he tied up to after bucked
and threw him." whinnied the tabled
steed. Automobile Magazine.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
All Explained.

Mrs. Twickenham Ito Mrs. Slimson)
OF late we have been having our
meals sent in by the various caterers.
Willie Slimson Ito his mother)-
Mamma, is that what you meant when
you said that Mrs. Twickingham didn't
know where the next meal was coming
from?-Exchange.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Candid.

A-You see that lady over there?
She is Mrs. A. | fell in love with her
at first sight. What do you think OF
that?
B-I think it would have been better
had you taken second ok.-Ex.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
rheumatism

Rhsumatic pains are the cries Of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
Joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accu1aulatiea Of
waste matter in the system, and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to healthy condition viii
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kcll, of TOT Ninth street, N. T.,
Washington, D. c., writes as follews: "A few
months ago had attack Of Sciat3c xheuna-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Waits Found in St. Patrlck's.

In St. Patrick's cathedral there is
said to be found by the pew cleaners
an average of 25 babies every twelve
month. These babies have been left
by Catholic parents, who know that
they will be raised, if they live, in
Catholic homes Ainslee's Magazine.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Viewing With Alarm.

"Esmeralda," asked her father with
some sternness, "what was that young
congressman's business here last
night?"
"We were merely holding a caucus,
papa" she replied.
"H'h" he rejoined, glancing at
something that sparkled on one of her
shapely fingers, "and you adopted a
ringing resolution, did you?"-Chicago
Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
no Repeal woman sunraxe.

10 IScp08I WOnA8A ouAsFW4<os
Colorado politicians are quietly ma
turing plans to repeal the constitution
al amendment relating to equal suff-
rage, and at the next session Of the
Legislature will introduce bill to that
effect. The movement will have back
ing in both parties and will undoubted-
~ pass If put to vote Of the people.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

Clara-Dear Isabel, you are at last a
successful artist!
Isabel-O, Clara, / don't feel myself
a success. I've just moved up little
because lot of older strugglers have
got tired and quit.-Detroit Free Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Waiting for an Order.

Col. Abraham Gruber entered res
taurant recently, and, after waiting
half an hour to be served, called the
waiter, and inquired how long he had
been there.
"Two weeks" was the reply.
''Oh, then you're not our waiter, "
replied Col. Gruber. tWe gave our
order at least three weeks ago. New
York Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
To Continue The Dispute.

s'I wonder how they came to marry
each other?"
"They were unable to decide which
was the better ping rong player. -
EXCHANGE.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
In the Melee.

Attorney Did you see the plaintiff
strike the defendant?
Witness-Oi did, sor.
Attorney-And was the assault COM
mitted with malice afoiethought?
Witness-No, sor; it wor committed
wild a mallet behind the ear.-Judge.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Fireproof Trains i'm London.

All the new trains ON the Central
London Railway are to be of fireproof
construction. steel and asbestos being
largely used. Other precautions for
the safety of passengers are being tax
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
IncurabIes.

Mr.. Clipper-Green-rm going to rent
bed in private hospital.
Miss Daisy Sutter-Why so?
Il started to learn golf three days
ago and I've already crippled six cad
dies"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease:
Cures swollen feet, blisters and calous spots and
is certain cure tor ingrowing nails, sweating,
hot, aching feet. AT all Druggists, 25c. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address Allen s. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N. y.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

tisn in its worst form. The
pain was 80 intense that !
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
ous. I was attended by
one Of the most able doc
tors in Washington, who is
also a member of the fac
ulty of q leading medical
college here. He told ne
to continue his prescrip-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

Mothers will find Mrs. Wins1ow's Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use tor their
children during the teething period.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Danes Take to Mormonism.

Statistics show that one out of every
twenty-five Danish emigrants to the
United States becomes a Mormon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Old Indian War Pensions

Congress has just passed a law granting PEN
sions to the survivors and to the widows OF de-
ceased soldiers of the Oregon, Washington and
California Indian wars of 1917 to 1856. Full in
formation will be sent by Byington & wilson,
or Branch office No. AZ Parrott building, San
Francisco. Cal. Fees limited by law.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

minerals in it to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared a special book On
Rheumatism which every sufferer freq,
this painful disease should read. It is the
most complete and interesting beok of
the kind in existence. It will be sent fres
to any one desiring it. Write cur physi-
claus fully and freely about your case. We
make no charge for medical advice.
rae SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. a.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Hard Work.

Freddy-Did you hear that Reggy is
working?
Cholly-Baw Jove; it can't be!
Freddy-Yes; he's rolling his own
cigarettes. News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

We are not to blame because you hsve
rheumatism; but you are-if you do not
try Hamlin's Wizard Oil.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
Aher having 4 Gned

tions and I would get we'll. After having Efled
twelve times without receiving the shshtest
benefit, I declined to continue his treatmeHt any
Recommended for Rheumatism, decided, alnoss
In despair however, to give the medicine trial,
and after had taken few bottles was able &c
hobble around on crutches, and very seen there.
after had no use for them at all, S. s. 5. having
cured me sound and well. Ali the distressing
pains have left me, MY appetite has returned
and am happy to be again restored to perfect
health
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

A girl is not the real thing unless she
has a beau out of town.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05

Survivors Of Indian Wars or widows OF
Such rs are Deceased:
BY recent act Of congress you have a claim for
pension at the rateof Ss-0s per month. Send to me
for application. ddrcss I. w. Tallmadge, Wash
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-05
HunOrS
Hoods S0rSop0riLLd

Which radically and permanently drives
them out and builds up the whole system.
Arizona republican., 1902-01-28

A compilation of statistics issued by
a New York bureau shows that the
much-criticised and sometimes abused
American millionaire has been ex-
ceedingly generous in his philanthropy.
The total benefactions in nine years
reach 1898. 600, 900. of which $4,000. 900
was given last year. Mrs. Leland Stan
ford leads all the givers for 1901 the
total amount OF her donations to the
college founded in memory of her son
being $50, 400,0 600 last year. Andrew Car
negie comes next with a total of $780,
l33500. which includes his gift of SlO.-
100000 to the United States government
for national university. Jacob S
Rogers ranks third. with a gift OF
100000 to the New York Metropolitan
Museum Of Art. Christopher Magee of
Pittsburg bequeathed $500, coo for a
hospital; Lewis Elkin of Philadelphia
gave $1,000 600 to charity; John d.
Rockefeller distributed S1,646 500; J.
Pierpont Morgan, $1.4S5 COO; Josephine
L. Newcomb OF New York be-uaathe!
81. scot to Tulane university; Mrs.
Philip d. Armour of Chicago gave
81 500. Goo to the Armour Institute of
Technology; Mrs. Emmons Blaine of
Arizona republican., 1902-01-28

Some time ago my daughter caught
a severe cold. She complained of pains
in her chest and had a bad cough.
gave her Chamerlain's Cough Remedy
according to directions and in two days
she was well and able to go to school.
l have used this remedy in my family
for the past seven years and have never
known it to fail" says James Prender-
CAST, merchant, Annato Bay, Jamaica,
West India Islands. The pains in the
chest indicated an approaching attack
of pneumonia, which in this instance
was undoubtedly w2rded off by Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t counter
acts any tendency of a cold toward
pneumonia. Sold by Elvey &c Hulett.