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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
MINE PAYS CITY'S BILLS.
Baker City, Washin & ton, owns Prof
able Deposit of Gold Ore.

Baker City, WashinEto Owus Profit
able Deposit of Gold Ore.
The town of Baker City, Wash, is
one of the most favored of municipali-
ties, for it is the owner of a water sys-
tenn which is veritable gold mine
About a year ago the city authorities
issued bonds to the amount of 100000
and established a gravity water sys-
tenn to supply the city from Elk Greek,
ten miles away in the mountains. Aft
er the new system was nearly COM
pleted it was discovered this summer
that the flow of water was not sutfi-
cient to meet the demands of the city
and the council issued more bonds and
purchased the celebrated Auburn ditch,
which brings a large supply of water
from the mountains to point about
eight miles from the city. The water
is excellent, there is plenty of it and
it will soon be connected with the main
water system.
All this is very well, but there is
something distinctly peculiar about the
new water system Of Baker City. The
it the title to the celebrated Nelson
placer mines, situated eight or ten miles
west of the city, and in securing the
water the city also acquired a gold
mine. probably the first ever owned by
any municipality in the United States.
These mines have been leased in the
past year by year to people who have
taken out good returns every season.
This year the owners have made a good
cleanup. Next year the city can ope-
rate the mine itself or lease the priyi-
lege to others.
1t is estimated by mining man of ex-
perience that the Nelson placer mines
will pay sufficient revenue to pay all
the expenses of the city government of
Baker City and afford many improve
ments now greatly needed by this rap
idly growing little city. For instance,
the town is in urgent need of good
sewerage system. electric street lights,
street pavement and systematic street
sprinkling during the dry months. 1t
next year permanent mineral palace,
to be constructed of gold and silver
ores and to contain a large collection
of the ores from every camp and
mine in Eastern Oregon, So arranged
and exhibited as to answer all QueS-
tionS as to the mineral resources of the
country. 1t would show to a stranger
the different kinds of ores. gold, silver,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
COMPEL CITIZENS TO VOTE.

All Belgians Qualified Must Exercise
the Elective Franchise.
The Belgians have made an important
discovery. They have found out how
TO accomplish something that no Amer
lean commonwealth accompHshes. They
have found out how to compel citizens
to vote. They do not send the nonvot-
ers to Jail, but the coercive means en-
ployed is so effective that at recent
election out of 1,O5S, 165 eligible voters
only 5,551 failed to vote without giving
previous notice to the courts as required
by law, and of this number 2,621 were
summoned before the magistrates, were
able to present acceptable excuses, such
as age, illness or unavoidable absence.
The number punished for not voting at
that election was 2,93O, or exactly 2.76
out of every thousand.
How has this wonder been aieved?
In the case of first offenders the state is
far from being harsh. The magistrates
that the habit of staying away from the
polls will cause him trouble if persisted
in. He has begun to make entries on
the wrong side of his account with the
state. If he fails to vote a second time
there will be penalty. In that event
he hands the magistrate $5, and if he
still continues to refrain from voting
as the elections recur his political rights
are suspended for ten years. Some day
we shall be as efficient as the Belgians
are in enforcing the performance of po-
litical duty.
If men will not vote why let them call
themselves voters? Why bother to keep
their names on the voting lists? Why
not let the fact of their refusal to take
part in the government of the country
be known of all men by reason Of the
absence of their names from the suf-
frage lists?
Before the year 1898 in Belgium it is
said that 16 per cent of the voters re-
manned away from the polls at every
election in spite of all that the party
workers could do to get them there. But
as soon as the law making voting COM
pulsory was passed the rate of absten-
tion fell below per cent.-Hartford
Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Greatness.

Hero Worshiper- and this is the
village of Glowrie, the birthplace Of the
great and immortal Briggs! You'll be
all proud of Briggs.
Mr.. Wayback-Is it jamie Briggs you
mean, sir?
"Yes, James Adolphus Clarence
Briggs, the now immortal bard"
Him that writes the poetry, STRIP
Yes, that's the man; the king OF
poets"
cay, he's big man In his ain way,
nae doot; but We haena heard of his
brother Tammy, I'm thinkin'. Knocks
him into shavings, sir"
Indeed, how has he distinguished
himself, may 1 ask?"
why, he took fourteen firsts at our
flower show last week."-London Tit
Bits.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

and the location and description OF all
the working mines and prospects.
1t is believed that the rental or pro-
ceeds from the Nelson placers, which
in such peculiar manner became the
property of Baker City will run the
city and pay for these much desired
improvements, and perhaps aid in wip-
ing out the city's Indebtedness already
being steadily reduced under a cash
basis system of government.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

"
eradicate disease of 80 years stand
ing"
DAVID MEEKISON,
If you do not receive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use of
Peruna, write at once to DIR. Hart
man. giving a full statement of your
case, and he will be pleased to give
you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President
of The Hartman Sanitarium, Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or lmpeT-
feet hearing and When it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inf1amma-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine eases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in1amed
condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by Catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
A Lesson in Wss,ing.

Pliny the Great could see things in
front of his nose as we'll az afar off.
81 notice that the women rub the
washing in cold water" he wrote one
day. ''Let them heat the water, and
the alkali in the soap will be freed
and take far better effect" And only
after that did women knew how to
wash.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Dealing in Mouse whiskers.

The business done in mouse whis-
kers is considerable this year, for they
are used in the making of the Won
derfuI new fly for fshermen-the new
gray gnat And they are expensive
nearly two cents whisker. Trout
rise very much better at mouse whls-
ker flies than at the same 'gnat"
dressed in jungle-cock hackles, which
look very much like them.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Care for FatherIess.

Japan has only one orphanage, yet in
no other land are fatherless children
better cared for. Every family cares for
the sick, destitute or orphans nearest to
it. There is superstition that a child
less home is accursed, and people who
are not blessed with children of their
own never rest till they have adopted
some Waif
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

There are twenty tobacco factories
in France-three in Paris and the
others in the large cities. In 1899
they employed II, 1S4 hands, Is, 1872 OF
whom were women and girls. Be-
sides these there are TIA persons en-
ployed as directors, overseers, fore
men, etc.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Need Going After.

"Do you believe that all things
come to him who waits?"7
"No" replied the hustler, deci-
sively. Pretty nearly everything that
a man wants doesn't come to him who
waits, but the things worth having
come to him who gets up and humps
himsetf. "-Chicago News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
A LAWYERS Witty Reply.

The Green Bag tells of a lawyer
who was about to furnish bill of
costs. 81 hope" said the client, who
was a baker, ''that you will make it
as light as possible. "Ah," said
the lawyer, "you might perhaps say
that to the foreman of your establish
ment, but that is net the way I make
my bread"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

: Greece pays dearly for her goats.
They are everywhere, and wherever
they are young trees can not grow,
says the Forest Leaves. The holm
oak, for exampe, if left to itself at
tains height of thirty or forty feet
but it is usually kept down by the
goats to the dimensions of shrub, at
the top of which they continually
gnaW,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Automatic Locomotive Stok.r.

An automatic locomotive stoker has
made its appearance on the PAN
handle and it bids fair to make the
fremans position sinecure. Despite
the fact that the contrivance is said
tc be proving a success, there is no
talk of doing without the services OF
fremen. who will be expected to take
more part in the running Of the en-
gines. provided the fuel is taken care
of.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Former White House Mistresses.

Residing in Washington at present
are three former mistresses of the
White House-Mrs. Letitia Tyler
Semple, daughter of President Tyler
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson, niece of
James Buchanan and Mrs. Ulysses
S. Grant.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Harder.

Author-Therei I've finished that
novel in three weeks, and now l must
not be interrupted for six months.
His Wife-What are you going to
do new?
Author-I'm going to write a
short story.-Harper's Bazaar.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
How MANY There Were.

"oh, mammal exclaimed little
Johnny, as he rushed into the house,
'there are 200 dogs in our back yard.
"Are you sure that there are that
many?" asked his mother.
"Well, replied Johnny, "there is
our dog and another one, anyway"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
A Ran at KinIinp.

A London writer, annoyed by hav-
ing to search for the sense in Kip
ling's latest verses, declares that the
"poem" seems to be "an attempt to
translate four ineligible lines of
prose into fourteen unintelligible
lines OF verse;
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Money for Her.

Mr.. Gill; dreamd the other night
that was going around in rags.
Fortune Teller-Ah! that means
money!
Mr.. Gill-Does it really, madam? ?
Fortune Teller-Yes indeed. One
dollar, please.-PhiIadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

Then the defiant militant spirit
took possession of the devoted miss
ionary.
You think I'm a pudding!" he
cried. I'll show you I am notn'
The proof of the pudding is in the
eating!" rejoined the savage darkly.-
Detroit Free Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Hoods JdrsdpdrilLd
which strengthens thewhole digestive system
The Worm Turned.

Dentist Ito patient from Wayback)
Did you ever take gas before?
Patient-Look here, smartyl That
jokes gone far enough. You bin
talking to that fresh hotel clerk,
amt you?
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
A Gentle Little Knock.

"Ah, yes!" sighed the young poet,
"when I'm dead I suppose the people
who neglect me now will be making
pilgrimages to my grave.
"Why?", she asked-''to make sure
that the news is not too good to be
true?"-Chicago Record Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Jungle Talk.

'Hello! Where are you going?"
cried the lion as the fleet footed stag
dashed by him.
"Oh, I'm just travelling for my
health" painted the stag. "Why do
you ask?"
"My friend the tiger invited me to
participate in stag dinner party to-
day, and was wondering if you were
the party
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
No Limit.

Mrs. Talk-Emma is very fond of
embroidery.
Mrs. Gossep-Yes, she even ruffles
her rtemper.-Boston Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Objected to Insects as Food.

Little Edith had never seen lob
ster before, and when dining at the
home of playmate she was offered a
portion, she politely replied: "No,
thank you; l never eat grasshopper. "
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
They Knew.

Dashaway-Did you tell the Brin-
derleys that 1 was going to call there
last night?
Cleverton-Yes How did you
know?
Dashaway-The wedding present
I gave them was in the front parlor.-
Town and Country.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Not the Same.

Cholly-T understand you said no
girl would ever marry Gussie Gayboy
or me because we were too fastidious.
Miss Peppery-You didn't catch it
quite right. said you were two
fast idiots. ts.-Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Rats and the Dog.

Gentleman Indignantly When
I bought this dog, you said he was
splendid for rats. Why, he don't
touch them.
Dog Dealer - Well, amt that
splendid for rats?-Tit-Bits
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Before TheX Ripen.

Sue Brett-Where did you spend
your vacation?
Ham Lett-In the country.
Sue Brett-Have good time?
Ham Lett-Sure. 1t was genuine
pleasure to find place where there
were only fresh eggs.-Chicago News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

because of Indigestion; this sorry tale would
not have been told if the system had been reg
ulated and the digestion perfected by the use
of Natures remedy, Garfield Tea. This won-
derful Herb medicine cures all forms of stom-
ach, liver and bowel arrangements, cleanses
the system, purifes the blood and lays the
foundation for long life and continued good
health. Garfield Tea is equally good for young
and old.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. S. rs a combination of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system.
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. is not only blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood of i1npuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases of a
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula,
r heum a ii SIN, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, Psoriasis, Salt
Rheun, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record of nearly fly years of
successful cures is record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
thai. ever. It numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores"
pondence is larger than ever in the
history of the medicine. Many write
to thank US for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
alife-long study of Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes a speciality of no one disease.
SIS !: s: ::;::;: !: q; i; S.! g! )
~ - <z% partment, and invite
you to write us if YOU have any blood
or skin trouble. We make no charge
whatever for this service.
the SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

Gentlemen 1T
have used several
bottles of Peruna
and feel greatly
benefited thereby
from my catarrh of
the head, and feel
encouraged to be-
lieve that it's con-
timed Use will fl1lIv
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Good way to Begin 1902.

Cleanse the system, purify the blood and reg
ulate the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels
with the Herb medicine, Garfield Tea, thus IN
suring health and happiness for the New Y ear.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Wish All n Happy New Year.

The happiness that comes with good health
is given to all who use Natures gift-Garfeld
Tea. This Herb Cure cleanses the system, pur-
ifies the blood and removes the cause OF dis
ease,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
The Union Idea,

"Did you tip him off to the po-
lice?"
Sure" answered the confidence
man. ''Why?"
Hes a non union safe blower"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

do not believe Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption has an equal for coughs and
colds,-JoHN F. BOYER, Trinity Springs,
Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

Why experiment with untried reme-
dies for pain? Use Wizard Oil at once,
and be happy. Your druggist has 1t.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

E9Tc Permanently Cured. No fits OF nervousness
EH0 o after first days of Dr. klines Great Nerve
Restorer. Send FIR EE s.. 90 trial bottle treat.
iss. DR. R. KLINE Ltd y3l Arch ST., PHILADELPHIA Pa
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
SISTER SUPERIOR.

DR.. Hartman, one of the best known
physicians and surgeons in the
United States, was the first to form
ulate Peruna. 1t was through his
genius and perseverance that it WAS
introduced to the medical profession
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07

Detroit Mich, s.. 1901
Dr. S. b. Hartman Columbus, Ohio:
Sr-"The young girl who used Peruna suf-
ering Earyngi loss of voice.
satisfactory. She found reIiefand
farther of the medicine hope be able say
she is entirely cured" SISTERS OF CHARITY
the Sisters of
of the throat with good
tier testfes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
Of this country.

OI UHIS COUNTRY.
The following letter is from Con-
gresham Meekison, of Napoleon,
Ohio:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Colum-
bnc n
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
SISTERS OF CHARITY
All Over United States Use
Pe-ru-na for Catarrh.

From a Catholic institution i'm Ohio
comes the following recommend from
the Sister Superior:
"Some years ago friend of our in
stitutiOn recommended to us DIR. Hart
mans Peruna as an excellent remedy
for the influenza of which we then had
several cases which threatened to be
of serious character.
"We began to use it and experienced
such wonderful results that since then
Peruna has become our favorite medi=
cine for influenza, catarrf1, cold, cough
and brOnchitiS.''
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-07
GUARANTEED

similar medicine This proof fof
We md
will reil CASCAKETS absolutely guaranteed
money refunded. Go
honest
one reu
box and the empty
whom y1n Purehased IT, and get back for both
day. Beah vii anissy foslow End you vii bIs.. the day
Address: STERLING REMEHY CO., NEW YORK CHICAGO
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-01-03

Wiring flannel cloths out of ho}
water and apply them to the throat,
changing them frequently. Make
tent over the crib by means Of sheets
over screen or umbrella; then
place a small teakettle over an alco-
hol lamp near and let the child in
hale tue moist vapor which may be
conducted inside the tent, care be-
ing taken that the child does not
come close enough to the hot steam
to get burnt. II the attack is severe
you may give ten drops OF syrup Of
ipecac every fifteen minutes until
vomiting results. 1t would be best
to keep the patient indoors for day
or two after the attack. -Emelyn
Lincoln, M. D., in the January
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-01-03

Tact means touch. Sincere means
transparent. One may be tactful,
that is, quick to feel and respond
to the feelings OF others, therefors
sympathetic, and at the same time
be above deceit. The habit Of say
ing pleasant things is praiseworthy,
and there is not the slightest neces-
sity for their being untrue. As a
rule, the people one meets are good
and kind, and there is much oppor-
tunitity for being nice to them.
Look for the best in friends, and
cultivate the accomplishment Of
it. She who says disagree
able things needlessly, even if they
are true, is a social guerilla.-The
Ladies' Home Journal for January.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-01-03

At the recent annual meeting Of the
British Medical association In London
DIR. Alexander Scott Of Glasgow made
the alarming assertion that most rail-
way accidents were due to neurosIs OF
railway men, caused by the nerve ten
sion Of their duties. To prove this he
cited many cases which had come un.
der his own observation.
A man who had been promoted from
fireman to engineer soon complained
Of dyspepsia. The usual remedies fall
ed. and he sent the man to a consulting
physician. The latter also failed to
cure the man. Then the engineer went
through whole course OF quack medl-
cine without any success. 1t was only
after a big smash up on the railway.
as a result Of which the man was dis
missed, that he finally got well. He
had simply been suffering from nerv-
Gus tension.
Another man who had been working
on a farm became a railway servant
and afterward n signalman. The nerv-
GUS tension was SO great that it
brought on headache, WEAKNESS and in
somnia. He ultimately recovered and
Is now an excellent workman, but not
a signalman.
Another case cited was that OF a sig
mailman who was found on the floor
In commissions. When he was able to
speak, he said he never entered the sig
nal box without feeling that he was
on the brink OF precipice and that
some day disaster would occur. An
other man who was put In the signal
box after doing general RAILWAY work
developed mn acute mania In the form
OF an affection OF the nervous cells.
DIR. Scott referred to the Slough acci-
dent In this case the engineer de-
clared that he did not know how he
had run past the danger signal. The
Jury found that the engineer had been
afflicted FOR u moment with alteration
or the mind. YET this same man had
conveyed over iJOWU.UOO passengers
without q single mistake