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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
1902.
BLooMSBUSG'S CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION.

The One Hundredth Anniver-
sary of the Founding of
Bloomsbury Will be Appro-
priately Celebrated on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday,
August 9th. 2Sth- and goth,
1902.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

table, or arm of the chair, sits a goD-
let half filled with old Scotch whiskey,
the right hand clasping it gently. Al
though the glass is conveyed to his
lips occasionally it is never permitted
to become empty, a demijohn within
easy reach being drawn upon at in
tervals when the fluid runs low in the
glass
The chair does not, only look as If
1t had been made for giant, but a
modern giant does occupy it. Six
feet three, when standing, large
limbs and spare hands, the man shows
wonderful strength, though his con-
stitution has been battling with
Scotch whisky and a remorseful con-
science for many years. A broad
mouth, long nose. deep set eyes, large
ears and high cheek bones show as
plainly as does his brogue that he is
a Scotchman. Like his servant of the
kitchen, he might also be taken for al
most any age. His smooth-shaven face,
reddish complexion and close clipped
hair, give the casual observer the i'm
preston that he is not more than
fcrty, but the wrinkles in his face
and neck, the inevitable markers of
time, and the solid grey that inter
mingles the light red hair, tell the
close observer that he is at least
sixty IL not more.
"WilI she make it here without a
misshap," he muttered, with an anx-
ious look upon his face, and then in
almost inaudible tones. What will be
the result If she reaches this place
ia safety? But she will never do it,"
and he took a quaff from the goblet
to relieve the terrors of his soul,
which were depicted in his face.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

called Mount Juniper, but from its
base to it's summit it is only about
one thousand feet. It's south side is
covered with runty evergreen OF the
juniper species, from which the noun
tain takes its name, while the summit
and east and north and west sides
are barren, and huge boulders lie
piled upon one another, and deep can
yons cut their way down its sides.
In the canyons on the south side
numerous springs boil forth and send
their waters dashing over the rocks
to the plains below, the moist from
which produces a meadow at the foot
OF the mountain of several hundred
ac; es. A fence of barbed wire at
tao he'd to juniper posts, protects this
meadow from the stock for which it
is not intended.
At the foot of the mountain, and
surrounded by tall clusters of junf-
pers, is a large single-story house,
tuilt of the rocks that from time to
time have rolled down the mountain.
To the east are stables, corrals, hay
racks, watering troughs, and all the
appurtenances of an old-time western
ranch. To the west is a garden spot
irrigated from pipes that run from a
reservoir fed by spri1gs higher up
the hill, and in the rear is a young
orchard where every indication points
to the fact that the trees are being
nurtured and cultivated for expert
mental purposes. In front Of the great
stone building beautiful walks are laid
out, along which shrubbery, roses and
flowers of many varieties grow, with
beautiful green lawn for back
ground. Fountains play in the sun
light through the heat of the day,
and the ice-cold spring water is thus
tempered for the tender roots of the
young vegetation.
The grounds about the house, In
Guiding orchard, garden, stables and
cowsheds, are inclosed with rock
wall several feet high, with loopholes
here and there in the wall, which
show that the place was constructed
with a view of being able to defend
itself in case an attack was made
from the outside.
But it is the interior of the house
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
Fan Flowing for Spring Crops.

One advantage Of fall plowing Is that
it enables the land to absorb and store
up more water for plant use than does
the unplowed solid land. Another is
that 1t dries out quicker, SO that it can
be worked earlier In the spring. These
two statements may seem cOntradic-
tory, but they are easily reconciled.
The water penetrates through the loose
burrows to the subsoil, where it re-
mains to be drawn up by capillary at
traction as soon as the ground Is work
ed over with the disc harrow in the
spring, and the surface gets dry and
warm. The water, being below the fur
TOW, does not make the ground as
cool or as hard to work as If it was
in the surface soil. An experiment
made by Prof. King showed that un-
plowed land had evaporated or lost
nine pounds of water to the square
foot more than the fall-plowed land
from April 80 to May 6. This was equal
to ~ inches of rain in week. What
need would there be Of irrigating the
land If that was stored up in the sub
soil, for the plant roots and the sun
shine to pump up when there was d
drought, if the top soil was stirred by
frequent cultivation? The Importance
of this frequent shallow cultivation, In
a dry time, and keeping on the surface
a dust mulch is not sufficiently under
stood yet.-American Cultivator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
Getting the Worst.

-Gett1nX tine worst
A boy came to the door of lady's
house, and asked If she did not wish
some berries, for he had been out all
day gathering them.
Yes" said the lady, 81 win take
them" She took the basket, and
stepped into the house, the boy remain
ing outside, whistling to some canary
birds hanging in their cages on the
porch.
"Why don't you come in and see that
I measure your berries right" said the
lady. How do you know but that I
may cheat your
II am not afraid" said the boy, ''for
you would get the worst of it"
"Get the worst of it?' said the lady.
What do you mean by that?"
why, ma'am," said the boy, ST
should lose only my berries, and you
would make yourself a thief. Don't
you think that would be getting the
worst of it?'
The boy was right. He who steals
or does anything wrong or mean just
to gain a few pence or few shillings
burdens himself with a sin which is
worse than all the gain. Let this be
borne in mind-the one who does a
wrong to another always gets the
worst Of it.-Brethren Evangelist.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

that the reader should see. In the
front room there are easy chairs,
lounges, tables, books and writing
materials. On the walls there are
pictures. To stop here one would
imagine himself in cultivated home
in thickly settled country, but in
glancing further one sees reminders
OF the fact that one is in reality in
a frontier place of abode. By the side
of the outer doors stand the latest
manufacture of rifles, and guns of
all makes hang in the racks over the
doors and about the walls. Large
revolvers swing from points here and
there like ornaments, while numerous
varieties of this deadly weapon adorn
the tables in the room.
In the main bedroom this same
abundance of firearms exist, and in
this room, as in the front room,
large table stands in enc corner and
upon it Is fastened all of the latest
improved apparatus for loading and
abundant supply Of ammunition is at
hand to withstand an ordinary siege.
The other rooms of the building are
only ordinary bedrooms, showing the
lack of care and attention usually
found in bachelors quarters, while
the dining-room and kitchen are large
and spacious, and a large supply of
provisions are stored away to keep
a large number for an indefinite pc
riod. The front bedroom, like the
kitchen and dining-room, is kept in
perfect order. These and the front
room are frequently visited and occu-
pied by the owner, and they must be
kept intact, or the derelict may suf-
fer more than a storm of words. But
the other rooms of the house present
different aspect; the beds are un-
made, and mems wearing apparel are
scattered about the floor; broken
matches, half consumed candles, and,
In fact, a general miscellany of un-
important things make up the debris
of the rooms. But there Is a deserted
appearance about the place. Save q
slight noise from the cooking apart
ments, occasioned by the work of a
stout, round-faced Englishman, who
might be taken for almost any age,
and who does the work of chef, cook,
dishwasher, housekeeper and man-of-
allwork, In performing his routine
lators, no other sound Is heard.
But there are two occupants of the
place at this time. In the front room
a man sits in a peculiarly constructed
chair in deep meditation. An anxious
look occupies his countenance, and
now and then a cloud seems to OBJ
scure his whole face. 1t lights up
with a beam of pleasure for moment,
as IL the way looked clear to the
thinker, then the clouds again, fol-
lowed by CLEANS of light and grimaces
caused by a tortured conscience. The
chair upon which he sits is home
made affair. 1t has huge posts and a
high back, with long, awkwardly-con-
structed rockers that give it the ap-
pearance of having been made for a
giant. The front posts extend up
almost even with the arm-pits, and
support wide arms-so broad that
they look like tables. In the left
hand of the man occupying the chair
is book, but the thumb only marks
the place to where he has read and
his arm lies carelessly on the table
like arm Of the chair. On the right
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

sas with a claim that Illinois cannot
outshine Arkansas. Another box Of
pears was received from g. NJ. Settle
mire at Cherry Valley, Ark, containing
twig to which were clinging ten big
pears, being three more than the twig
from the Illinois tree. The ten pears
weighed seven pounds and five ounces.
Planting Wind Breaks.
In many sections a wind break would
be a decided advantage on nearly all
farms, and If one Is located where
small evergreen trees may be had near
by, from the woods, for example, they
may be transplanted now with but lit
tie loss, and especially SO IL In sections
where the rainfall has been copious
during the summer. This is the period
of root growth with evergreens, so that
If the young tree Is properly handled
it will Hive. Select cloudy day for
transplanting the trees, and have the
holes ready for them before digging the
trees II the ground around the young
trees Is not moist, pour pail of water
slowly around the roots before dig
ging. Then dig carefully down, so
that the tree may be taken up with a
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
CHAPTER III.

"And how did you leave dear un-
cle?" inquired young woman In a
voice of innocence.
"Oh, in the very best of spirits" re-
piled rugged frontiersman, covered
with the dust of the plains.
"And how long shall it be before
we reach his placer" inquired the
same female voice.
within about two days-that is If
nothing happens to prevent it" re-
piled the man.
tBut nothing can happen to prevent
it, except an extraordinary event, can
it?" inquired the girl assuringly, and
continuing as If to remove all doubt,
"you look fresh, your men are all
fresh and your horses look as if they
were anxious to start on the return
Journey"
"That is all true, Madam, but in this
country we never count on anything
until it's accomplished, and the 'ex-
traordinary' is likely to happen any
time'
ooh, then are we to pass through a
dangerous section?" inquired the
maiden with some alarm.
mo, not particularly, but when the
Snakes are skulking among the rocks
they are likely to strike at any time y
replied the frontiersman.
what kind of snakes are they" in
quired the young woman have
read of your American snakes" she
continued, "and know that there must
be very many varieties, and that they
must be dangerous but never read OF
them biting people on horseback"
But these Snakes bite at any time
and at any place." replied the man
with smile. 'They prefer the dark
however, and more often strike from
ambush. To be plain with you, Mad
am, and you must be a nervy girl to
have crossed the ocean and come this
far alone, the Snakes / speak OF are
Indians, belonging to the tribe OF
Piutes called Snakes for the very rea-
son that they strike from ambush"
"Then are we in imminent peril9"
inquired the girl with self-possession.
mo, no, not that, Miss, we might
make this trip a dozen times without
being molested, but the Snakes are on
the warpath now, and while cattle
stealing and horse stealing is their
principle object, they are not averse
to bigger prey, especially when the
odds are in their favor. They go in
small bands, though, and our boys are
capable of holding their own with
most of them. AS 1t is getting late
and we wish an early start in the
morning, 1 would advise you to retire
and get a good rest, for couple of
hundred miles on the back of cayuse
will prove a task for a tender young
lady like you" and as the young We
man walked away to her tent, Dan
Follett muttered to himself: "a
pretty fair flower to be plucked by the
Piutes!"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
CALL 1T THE CAN CITY.

New Name for Baltimore, Once Noted
for Its Monuments.
That more attention is paid to matters
mental considerations Is shown in the
case of Baltimore, a new colloQuial
name for which city is sought.
1t appears from the most recent CEN
sus bulletin Of the division Of Ameri-
can industries that 60 per cent Of the
oyster-canning in the United States is
done in Baltimore. 1t Is not alone on
oyster canning, however, that the fame
and profit of Baltimore as the Can City
rest, for in addition to oysters, fruits,
shrimps, mussels, crabs and corn, are
packed in large amounts In Baltimore,
and the increase in these lines is con-
tinuous.
For many years Baltimore has retain
ed the name of the Monumental City of
the United States, not by reason Of the
great number of monuments 1t pos
sesses, for Baltimore In that respect
does not rank SO high as New York,
Chicago, Boston or st. Louis, but be-
cause it was the first city to commem-
crate the services of George Washing
ton with a monument, the Maryland
Legislature having made provision for
one in 1909. The monument was begun
on July 4, 1915, and completed in 1880.
Still another notablememorial In Bal
timore Is the Battle monument, begun
in 1915 in honor of the defenders of Bal
timore in 1912, when 1t was attacked by
English soldiers. The popular opinion
Is that Baltimore is distinguished for
the number and beauty of its monu'
ments, but actually it gained the name
of the Monumental City by its prompt.
ness In raising two.
Baltimore owes little of its present
material prosperity to it's monuments,
but much to its large canning interests,
and to this fact is ascribed the project,
which has considerable local favor, to
have 1t called hereafter the Can City,
as Pittsburg is the City of Steel, Troy
the City of Collars and Cuffs, Paterson
the City Of Silk, Lowell the City OF
Spindfes, and Washington the City OF
Distances.-New York Sum
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
(To be Cont1nued.)
Erypstan Girls at PLAY,

In her "Recollections of an Egyptian
Princess the author describes a little
game at romps in the garden Of the
palace which discloses a very close
touch of nature. The princess was
seated near little lake, which had
been constructed in a serpentine shape.
winding about under rustic bridges.
She was laughingly scolding one of
her attendants, when the girl broke
away, crying out, my mistress is an
CRY with me! I'll drown myself!' and
rushed into the water.
The princess called out, "Oh, stop
her! Stop herr and three or four fol-
lowed Immediately. But the first knew
well enough that the water was not
more three three feet deep, so she had
done it for a joke, and she turned
round and threw water in the faces of
her pursuers.
The princess had seen the joke d.
rectly after the cry had escaped her,
and now Joined heartily in the fun,
and urged others to help in the cap
ture. The general harem dress when
warm weather set In was white Indian
grass-cloth, more or less fine, made
loose, and confined at the waist by q
colored sash. a ribbon to match being
usually worn round the throat, and to
tie back the hair.
The dress could not be hurt by the
immersion, but the ribbons might be
spoiled. Some were seen to cast q
glance on their pretty ties, which was
a signal to those who saw the look to
rush upon them at once and push them
In.
There was nothing but screaming
and laughing, several disporting them
selves - the water, others pursued all
over the garden, met at the cross
paths, turning and doubling on their
pursuers. The princess clapped her
hands with delight and laughed unre-
strainedly, and the girls themselves
were immens Ely pleased with the Joke,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
Sunday ON the Farm.

Sunday on the farm Is regarded as a
day when members of the families
may draw near to one another. 1t may
be regarded as the ''home" day of the
week. 1t Is good practice to finish
the work little earlier on Saturday,
as this makes splendid preparation
for spending the Sabbath day in a
proper manner. Regular Sunday school
attendance is considered important, as
is also that of church going. Part OF
the day may be profitably spent in
reading good books or magazines,
while part of the day may be devoted
to singing by members Of the home.
One writer thinks it necessary to
guard against too much gloominess in
the home on the Sabbath day.-Iowa
Homestead.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

horse that has be-
come stubborn and
hard to control by
the bit. The lines
are passed through
rings of the bride
bits and snapped
to either the hame
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

you don't, you wish you could Sec
ond-class men are no more wanted
than any other second-class commod-
ity. They are taken and used when
the better article Is scarce or is too
high priced for the occasion. For work
that really amounts to anything, first
class men are wanted.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
Farm conveuiences.

how a low down wagon may be made
for handling silage corn, or for draw
ing green corn fodder, or corn that Is
not husked, or anything of that char
acter, from the Wisconsin Experiment
Station report. The second cuts show
how ladders may be made that are
convenient for picking apples. The
last representation represents a sort
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

ing table, or chute for sorting apples.
Apples should not be piled upon the
ground after picking, but should at
once be placed on sorting table like
this and run off into barrels and head
ed up at once. The upper end Of this
chute should be higher than the lower
end. The last two illustrations are
from the Minnesota Horticulturist.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

women and children can be cut from
paper and put on the launch, with a
captain to command it. Now place
the boat on the water and you will find
that it floats well. To move the boat,
place piece of new camphor in the
cut at the stern of the boat. The cam
phor, expanding, will drive the boat
forward, which motion will last for
ho,Irs
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
A Scientific Question.

Five-year-old Martha was quite awed
by the sudden gloom when passing
through tunnel. and asked her moth
er how they built tunnel. Her mother
explained as best she could, how the
men dug through the solid earth, etc.,
and after she had finished, the child
asked: "Well, how do they put in the
dark mamma 2"
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ring or the gag ring OF the bride. Thls
gives the driver purchase on the horse
and the slightest pull will have great
deal Of effect on the actions of the
horse. Almost any person can hold
bad horse by this method, Mr.. Becker
says.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
Big Arkansas Pears.

The st. Louis Chronicle few days
ago published a picture Of Duchess
pear grown with six others On one twig
in Illinois, and sent to that Office. 1t
was a wonderful evidence of the fruit
development of Illinois and attracted
general attention. Now comes Arkan-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
Not Exclusive Knowrelve.

One day Auntie asked little Florence
What does mamma keep the little
switch for?" Ena knows" was the
reply. Turning to Lena, Auntie asked
her what 1t was for and Lena said
Florence knows" Florence disliked
to have the question turned back to her
and she replied Indignantly, "'Ena
knows duss as well as Florence. Lit.
tie Chronicle
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
CHAPTER III.
THE LORD OF THE DESERT.

THE LURD OF THE DESEHI.
In the center of one of these
plateaus containing hundreds Of
thousands of acres of land, is low
round mountain. From the distance
It looks like a mountain peak, and is
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

An Unusual Effect of Heat.
Three-year-old Ethel was taught to
say perspire instead of sweat. One hot
day when there were visitors, she said,
"Oh, mamma, We are all Presbyterians
fO-dayo
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
For a Stubborn Horse

George Becker of Piatt County, ILL
nois, sends Iowa Homestead sketch
Of device he has used for holding a
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

A wise man always bets on the toy
dog and the bottom facta
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
She Knew It's Name.

Little Irma, aged 3, was out In the
yard, but presently came running into
the house and said:
Mamma, mamma, the pig is out. !"
Thinking she was mistaken the mother
sent her brother Corwin out to see and
when he came in he said, Eyes, mamma,
it's fact"
'Tis not, it's pig" said Irma, indig-
nantly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
The AppIe Crop.


The apple crop could be made much
more profitable II better care were
taken of the inferior fruit. Much OF
the crop that falls prematurely could
be utilized in the manufacture of cider,
which In turn can be disposed of in
the form of vinegar at reasonable
profit. Wormy fruit should be fed to
farm animals, more especially hogs, as
they not only have q feeding value,
but handling them in this way tends to
lessen the number Of insects In the
future. Many persons make the mis-
take OF leaving their orchard down to
a tough sod. In the marketing of fruit
careful sorting is always profitable.
In the picking season such apples as
become bruised may be dried and sold
at a profit IL not manufactured into
cider. Apples are exceedingly health
full and should be used even to q
greater extent than Is now the case.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18
He Knew what They Were.

He Knew What They Were.
The primary teacher was printing the
letter "d' on the board for the infant
class when little Clarence, aged s.
quickly raised his hand and said:
please, teacher. 1 can make those fry.
ing pans"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-18

mound of soil adhering to the roots;
place It In the hole prepared, fill in with
fine earth. working carefully around
exposed roots and covering them well.
press the soil down firmly until the hole
is threequarters full; then pour in
water In sufficient quantity to thor
oughly wet the roots; half hour later
fill the hole to the level of the sur
rounding surface with soil, and press
down firmly. Large trees. in small
numbers, may be successfully trans
planted In the manner advised.