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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Lion a Fly Catcher.

The keeper of the carnivore house at
the Philadelphia zoo led the group of
visitors to the outdoor quarters Of the
lions. Look at that fellow over there" :"
he said. Its interesting to watch
him catching fiies."
The lion lay beside little puddle
that the rain of the night before had
made. He dipped his paw into the
sticky mud and then extended the
member and lay very quiet. The paw
served as a fly trap. Flies lighted on
it and stuck fast; buzz all they would
they could not get away. And the
lion, says the Philadelphia Record,
after a dozen or two were collected,
calmly crushed them and prepared his
paw again.
HE does that every day." the keeper
said.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Chicaeo a Great Inland Port.

That Chicago Is a great shipping cen
ter almost everyone knows. But that
it now ranks fourth among the ports
of the world is not so well known. The
latest figures relating to the matter of
shipping are:
London, e,529, ,095 tons; New York,
16, ,445, ,320; Hamburg, Il, 4,19S. BIT; Chi
cago, 14,1S6, 100; Antwerp, 13.573,472;
Liverpool, 11,s1s,0O0, and Marseilles,
9,629,114
Chicago leads all United States ports
except New York in tonnage, and the
constant extension Of lake traffic has
added not only to the commerce of Chi
cago, but likewise very largely to the
commerce Of Cleveland, now a very inn
portant port of entry; Detroit, Buffalo,
Milwaukee, Duluth and Toledo.
The chief articles Of commerce on the
lakes are wheat, -four, coal, iron and
lumber.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
FROST DIsTURBs RAILROADS.
On Nearly All Russian Lines 1t Is an
Element of Expense.

On Nearly All Russian Lines 1t Is an
Element of Expense.
In a recent issue Of the Oregon fur
die Fortschritte des Eisenbahnwesens''
l.. Won Lubimoff, chief engineer Of the
ns-Siberian Railway, describes an
interesting phenomenon of frost action
which has been observed on the line of
that railway in Siberia. This phenom-
enon, the distortion Of wooden trestle
bridges by the action Of frost, Is close
ly connected with the extensive frost
disturbances of the roadbed in general
which are encountered in both Euro
pean and Asiatic Russia; but while the
latter effect has been known for some
time, the action on bridge structures
has been noted and studied only during
the last few years, says the Engineer
ing News.
The disturbance of the roadbed by
frost is a very serious matter, states
Mr.. Won Lubimoff; ON 95 per cent of
all Russian railway lines it constitutes
one of the most important problems Of
maintenance Of way. The disturbance
occurs mainly in low-lying, wet
ground; the soil in such places is gener-
ally found to be clay everything or with
intervening layers Of water-bearing
sand or gravel. The action in prolong-
ed cold weather seems to be about as
follows: The earth gradually freezes
downward, and as the moister stratas
are reached the contained water causes
them to freeze in thin sheets or lami-
nations. AS the frozen layer increases
in thickness it tends to separate from
the strata below and to form bumps
or hillocks. A succeeding rise of tenn
perature produces an open and porous
structure in the frozen layer, and any
water entering from either above or
below fills the interstices. When the
temperature again falls this water
freezes and by its expansion further
raises the swelling.
In time this process produces notice
able roughness of the roadbed, which
may be so extensive as to make traffic
at any considerable speed positively
dangerous. Mere resurfacing Is only
temporary expedient. The only effec-
tive means to deal with portions of the
railway llue ludt are tuuS dueCIeu uds
been found to be "a to drain the sur
rounding soil thoroughly by deep drain
age bitches, so that the ground water
level in the neighborhood Of the road
bed is lowered well below any posi-
biIity of frost extending down to it, or
(2) to increase the depth of filling suff1-
ciently to protect the natural ground
below it from the action Of frost. The
filing must be of open texture and well
drained, so that 1t will not itself give
trouble in the same way. Both meth
DDS Of protection are, where possible
used simultaneously.
The distortion Of bridges is a more
difficult matter to cope with, though,
of course. the aggregate of damage and
Interference with traffic Is very much
less. 1t may be stated that the piles
are in each case driven well down into
the subsoil below frost level, but the
rising of the surface layers. as explain-
ed above, lifts the piles up with it by
friction.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Fresh Corn.

Would you like to know, in the mid
die of the winter, what fresh corn is
like? If you would, get can OF Mono
pole Corn, and, if it were not for the
season, you would probably not know
the difference. Monopole Corn is
canned where it is grown, only the best
and tenderest ears being used. 1t re-
tains the natural freshness and favor
of the vegetable, and you won't find it
half so good if you ask for any other
brand. Your grocer doubtless handles
Monopole groce,i les and can furnish you
with them. If he will not, write US
direct and we will advise you of one
who will. Wadhams & Kerr Bros,
packers, POI tland, Ore.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
St. Peters Cathedral,

The largest cathedral in the world is
St. Peters, at Rome, on the site where
it is said st. Peter was inferred. The
total length of the interior is 6121a En-
glish feet, transept 4461a feet, diameter
Of cupola 1913 feet, height of dome from
pavement to the top of cross, 44S feet.
It was begun in 1850 A. D., dedicated
in 1926, but not finished until 1880.
Forty-three Popes lived and died dur
ing the process of building. The cost is
set down at $7O,0OO,OOO.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Feast of Good Things In st. Nicholas
for 1903.

St. Nicholas announces for 1908
"The Story of King Arthur" written
and illustrated by Howard Pyle, a COM
panion story to his famous "Robin
Hood" Two short stories by Miss
Alcott, will soon appear in st. Mich
olas, with other stories and articles by
makes speciality of papers of informa-
tion, richly illustrated articles on prac-
tical subjects, like the navy yard, the
assay office, etc.
The price of st. Nicholas is three dol
lars year. The publishers announce
that new subscribers who begin with
January may receive the November and
December numbers free.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
PULLING TEETH.
No Pain, and Doesn't Cost Much. at
Wise Bros, Portland, Oregon.

No Pain, and Doesn't Cost Much. at
Wise Bros, Portland, Oregon.
The wonderful changes accomplished
by advertising dentists are we'll Illus
trated by the fame of Wise Brothers,
whose Offices are in the Failing build
ing, Third and Washington streets,
Portland, Oregon. It is true that you
can have tooth pulled entirely with
out pain and that the cost of false teeth
is very moderate. This great advance
in dental surgery is one of the blessings
of the present age. Establishments
like that of Wise Brothers in Portland
render it about as pleasant to fit your
self out with new teeth as to acquire
any other article of wear and useful
ness. We suggest that our readers
watch the Wise Brothers advertise
ments and act upon them.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
An Authorization Explained.

The origin of the symbol "cwt." for
hundredweight is as follows: G is the
''centum," meaning hundred, and VT
are the first and last letters of the word
"weight," and are used as a contrac-
tion for it.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Judicious Advertising.

Every man must blow his own horn
nowadays, and judicious advertising is
the great horn that enables many to
make themselves heard in the din of
competition. jewelers. Circular
Weekly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
The MIlkman,s Explanation.

MY DEAR" said the young husband,
''did you ever speak to the milkman
about there being no cream on the
milk p "Yes, told him about 1t this
morning and he has explained 1T salts
factorily and I think it quite credit
to him, too." what did he say" "He
said that he always filed the bottles SO
full that there is no room on the top
for the cream."-Kansas City Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Hirsute Calculation.

Little Wynnie Gust returned from
Sunday schooD-Is it true that even
tie hairs of our heads are numbered?
Mr.. Frontseat-The Bible says so,
my child.
Little Wynnie (after pause)- It
won't be very hard to keep track of
yours, will it, papa?-Judge.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Marriage Would Cure.

Mr.. Gumpps-That boy will never be
good for anything until he marries.
Mrs. Gumpps-I suppose not.
Mr.. Gumpps-No; he's got to get
over the habit of hanging around the
house.-New York Weekly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Frogs Skin Is Porous.

A piece of frogs skin not larger in
diameter than the rubber tip on your
lead pencil has more pores in it than
there are meshes in the mosquito net
ting on your screen door.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Professional Advice

Patient-What would you advise me
to do for dyspepsia, doctor?
DR.. DeQuick-Well, if you want it
real bad hire cheap cook and eat ir-
regularly. Two dollars, pleased
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Joe Dun.

TO dun" man for debt comes from
the memory of Joe Dun, bailiff of Lin
coin, who was 80 keen a collector that
his name has become pioverb.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
LoyerS of Dancing.

The Porto Rican native is very much
given to dancing. Both men and
women have a natural love for the ball
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25

The average woman doesn't think
that she is really sick unless she is TAX
ing some kind Of medicine with a
deaths head on the bottle.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
To Break in New Shoes,

Always shake in Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder.
swollen feet Cures Corns and Bunions At
all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen S. OlmStead. IeROy N. Y
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25

Mothers will fno 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, 1902-11-25
Lovely Parties.

Nodd-I'm going to give children's
party. Will you come?
Todd-On one condition.
"And that?"
'That can play with the children
and don't have to talk with the grown
ups" Life.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25

! Piso's Cure is good cough medicine.
It has cured coughs and colds for forty
years. At druggists, 25 cents.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Departed Glory.

How sad I used to be in those old days
away back there
Before I knew the world was full of
hudden snares and care;
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25

ERT@ Permanently Cured no fits nervousness
gEBS after first days of DR. Klines Great Nerve
Sestorer Send for FREE S.. 90 trial bottle and treat
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Literary Note.

Willie-Pa, a magazine is just place
filled with powder and guns and things,
amt it?
Pa-No, my son; it's usually filled
with advertisements of powder and
guns and things s.-Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25

White stockings are fashionable, but
they should be clean.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
He COURTS SOLITUDE.
THERE is A GRIM PAlHos liz
THE LIFE =
Of Lord Roseberry, of England, wh0s.
Although Rich, Brilliant, courfed
and Powerful, Almost Flee. from the
Society of Man.

After rest of several years Lord
Rosebery, who became the chief of the
Liberal party on the death of Glad
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25
Case off Mistaken identity.

"Sir, your son has been throwing
stones at me-"
"Did he hit your
"No."
"Then it wasn't my boy!-Das
Kleine Witzblatt.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-25

stone, is again be-
coming active in
the political af-
fairs Of Great Brit
ain. Long ago he
a b a n d ned the
home-rule q u e s
tion as affecting
Ireland. to which
he and his party
were once COM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-09
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
Summary OF Agent Fuller's Report For
Month Of December.

The report of the agent for December
shows that he has visited South Burlng-
ton six times in order to superintend the
destruction OF cattle which had been con-
demned by the State board. The whole
number humanely disposed of on five
days was POP, Three dogs and three cats.
found in different parts of the city. have
been chloroformed.
A visit to South Hero resulted in the dis
covery of four horses belonging to one
man, absolutely without shelter; also of a
horse and cow the property Of another,
who had no means of sheltering them
These We're all properly provided for Wis
its to Colchester, Malletts Bay, Essex
junction and Muddy Brook showed that,
in general, the animals were better cared
for than year ago.
Many owners and drivers of horses in
the city and elsewhere were cautioned in
regard to the care and feeding of their
horses. Only two suits were brought dur
ing the month. One man for starving his
horses. was sent to the House of Correc-
tion for three to four months. On the last
day of December the driver of "A span of
horses from Williston was brought up in
City Court and fined SO and costs.
The gains since one year ago are indi-
Gated. in part, by the fact that animals
on the street were never 50 well cared for
as this winter, on cold and windy days
nearly all horsts are blanketed while
standing and the number is steadily in
creasing of those who sympathize with the
aims of the society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-09
DIAMONDS IN HIS ARMPITS.
Snug ler Arrested With Stones w orth
Fully 5000,


A diamond smuggler, who gave his name
as Hest Stavitzky, was brought to this
city Monday noon from st. Adams by
Special Inspector c. f.. Lewis of Suspen-
sion Bridge. N. Y. and Inspector G. f.
Scully of ST. Adams. The man was turn
ed over to Deputy United States Marshal
il. A. Drew and was lodged in Jail. He
was to have been taken before Commits
sioner George e. johnson, but owing to
his being in Rutland. the respondent was
taken there Monday night at $50
The diamonds were seized at st. Adams
and their value Is placed at between $4,000
and $4,000. There were eight parcels ag-
gregating 294 stones, varying in size from
Il to ) carats each. The stones were
brought to Burlington. Inspector Lewis
received word that diamonds were being
smuggled into this country and obtained
track of Stavitzky. He left Montreal on
the same train with the respondent and
when st. Adams was reached the man was
taken into custody and searched. His
method of concealing the stones was
unique but as his clothing was taken from
him the parcels dropped from his armpits
where they were as he supposed, safely
hidden between two undershirts.
For a long time the customs officials
have been satisfied that the smuggling of
diamonds from Montreal to New York was
being carried on extensively and no of-
fort has been spared to ferret out the
leaders in the game The fact that a ship
ment of diamonds was received In Mon
treal last week was learned by the GUS
toms officials and Special Agent Lewis was
sent to work on the case. He aScertain9d
on his arrival that packages containing
52l diamonds had been received at the
Montreal postoffice addressed to Stavitzky
and from the time that the unsavory old
man receipted for the packages addressed
to him until his arrest was accomplished
In ST. Adams Lewis kept close on the track
of that Individual Stavitzky purchased \
ticket for Boston at Montreal
Stavtzky told several stories to l.. NJ.
said that he was hired to bring the da-
monds from Montreal by the well known
diamond importing firm of Pollock q Co.
of New York. who said that it was no
trouble to get over the line as no one was
searched. The diamonds were addressed
to him on the request of the Pollocks one
of whom he said accompanied him to Mon
treal and returned to New York Friday
night after arranging the secret pockets
in his undershrt. StavitZky did not leave
Friday night on account of religious scru
pies as he did not wish to travel on the
Jewish Sabbath. While in the Jail here he
occupied the time reading his Bible and
praying. 1t seems that the prisoner is a
native OF Antwerp, from which place the
Pollocks come. and from which city the
shipment of diamonds was also made. The
officials are said to have positive evidence
that Stavitzky has made five trips from
Montreal to New York during the past six
months
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-09
UNIVERSITY NOTES
Apparatus for New Gymnasium on tn 3
Way-Director Secured

The work of fitting up the gymnasium is
rapidly. The first shipment of
apparatus has been made, by the Nara
gansett Machine company, and will arrive
soon, when the work of putting it in Will
begin. The equipment for
two bowling alleys have also been order
ed. 1t is expected that the work will be
completed by the first of the next half
year, when exercises will commence.
work will be made compul-
sorry for all male students of the Univer-
sity. The physical examinations will take
place before the regular work begins. H.
II. Claudman has been engaged as physi-
cal director and has already assumed his
duties. He will assist in putting the APP
paratuS in place and improving in all ways
the present situation. Mr.. Claudman grad
uated at Bowdoin college in the class Of
1901. He played in the foot ball team dur
ing his college course played two years
in the base ball team, and was assistant
in the gymnasium at Bowdoin for two
years. Walter Camp put him down as the
fastest guard in the country, He was also
captain of the track team during his SELL
Tor year and has a record for the 100
yard dash of 0 4-5 seconds. He took
three first prizes every year at the New
England collegiate meet. Mr.. Claudman
will enter the medical department of the
University,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-09
VERMONT & ARIZONA COPPER co
Omcers Re- elec ted at the Annual Meet
ing in This City Tuesday

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Vermont and Arizona Copper com
pany vas held In this city Tuesday af-
ternoon at O'Clock. a large number of
the stockholders were present, represent
ing most of the stock issued, and it was
d harmonious and enthusiastic meeting.
Directors were unanimously elected as fol-
lows: II. S. Peck of Burlington, c. II.
stevens of st. Johnsbury, A. b. Thomas
of Pennington, n H., c. w. Brownen Of
burlington, q. II. Bickford of Hardwck
r. {. Perley. who is located at the mines
OF the company in the Dragon Noun
tains, Arizona, Hermann Schmeding Of
Bisbee, Arizona, c. G. Norris of Lyndon
vile and j. II. McLoud of IIardwck, the
latter being an additional director
The directors organized by olccting Mr..
Peck president, Mr.. Stevens vice-prcsi-
dent. MIR. Thomas secretary, Mr.. Brownell
treasurer. MIR. McLoud and Rofe Cob
leigh of St. Johnsbury auditors.
among those present from out of the
city We're c. II. Stevens and Rofe Cob
leigh from St. Johnsbury. G. G.. Norris
from Lyndonvile. J. II. McLoud, George
If. Bic kford, c. =. Sawyer and George O.
from Randolph. DR.. A. l.. Bingham and c.
d. Warren from Willston and A. B..
Thomas from Pennington, y. II.
Considerable work has been done during
the past year. The main shaft Is now up
wards Of $50 feet in depth. Numerous
cross cuts and drifts have been run at
different levels, all showing an increasing
value in gold, silver and copper. .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-09
HOME FOR AGED WOMEN.
Officers Elected at Adjourned Annual
Meeting Tuesday.

At the adjourned annual meeting Of the
Home for Aged Women, held Tuesday
afternoon, Alfred c. Whiting of this city
was elected a trustee to fiji the vacancy
caused by the death of Prof Volney G.
iepIslsoN pl9u 'u9Wo.W peSY LoJ suoH
Barbour The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President-Torrey f. Wales.
Vice president-Mrs. Harriet T.. Peck
Secretary Miss Jennie Stacy.
Treasurer--l.orenzo L. Woodhouse.
Auditor-T. L Wales.
Executive committee-Edward Wells,
Charles p, Smith, Alfred c. Whiting
Visitors for two years-Mrs. Albert G.
Pierce, Miss Nina Walker, Mrs II. f.
Per, ival, Mrs. Edward Simonds, Mrs.
Frederick Gay. Mrs. J. +. Goodrich.
Visitor for one year-Miss Mary Arthur.
The treasurers report showed that the
contributions to the support of the Home
for the year ending December /, 1901.
amounted to S94l0j, and that the perma-
nent funds were increased Sl70o from GER
tain gifts and legacies. The amount eX-
pended for support Of the Home amount
ed to $l3-l.i0. the difference bstUeen the
disbursements and expenditures being
made up from rentals and interest. The
financial affairs of the Home show a
steady improvements though the contrib!
tions are not yet sufficient to meet the e.
penses 1t is hoped that in the near fu.
ture added gifts and requests will be re-
ueived so that the management may real
ize the long cherished plan of building q
suitable structure which shall carry ou
the purposes of the Home in the most eff
ficicnt and elonomical manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-09
CIVIL CASES IN COURT.
University Sues Another Alumnus for
Tuition Fees.


City Court was occupied Tuesday with
several civil cases, none Of which was
The first case to be taken up
was that of j. r. Booth vs.. a. j. lIatha-
way. The pain,in claims that the defend
ant owes him s26.3S for a dump cart. The
plea was general issue and offset. The
trial was begun and a few witnesses were
examined. after which the case was con-
tinued until Jan. at p m.
The case of the University of Vermont
and the state Agricultural college vs.. Da-
vid Il. Bosw orth of Bristol, an action to
recover tuition fees, was also partially
heard. The amount involved is S1j. The
defendant pleads minority, he being under
age when he entered college and also when
he graduated. He claims tina the bill
should have been presented to his father 5
estate, viii h has been settled. The case
was continued until January 20 with the
understanding that the parties will under
take to submit an agreed statement OF
facts to the court SO that the issue may
be taken direct from. the City to the STU
prcme Court on the question of the de-
PENDANTS liability.
The case of the German Paper Co VS..
Charles Belts was the last one taken up
1t is an action of assumpsit to recover
payment for 5000 paper bags, the bill OF
which amounted to about $50. The oass
were claimed to have been sold and ship
ped to the defendant but he never recciv-
ed them. The defendants plea was nom
assunlpsit and that there was no such
contract as claimed by the plaintiff. and
fraud. The defendant and his clerk, Eliz-
abeth Deyette We're on the stand and tes-
titled that the only order given the agent
was for 800 bags. The case was then left
open until such time as the plaintiffs at
torney can secure the presence of the
agent who sold the goods.