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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
IN THE STATE OF ewALloR.

Brilliant and just Prince Who Ru1ea
Over It Is Modern solomon.
II ever a prince combined great po-
litica1 power with great historical as
sociations, a striking individuality
with personal charm, it is the Mahara-
jah Scindhia of Gwalior. The popu-
lar conception of an eastern potentate
Is that Of an autocrat, stern and re-
lentless in his wrath, magnificent and
whimsical in his fits of generosity.
But no eastern prince so little full
fills that conception as Maharajah
Scindhia. Versatile in his accomplish
ments as a prince. many sided in ma
lures gifts to him as a man, consist
ent and arduous in his earnest desire
to seek the welfare of his people, he
combines in himself the two ideals of
a ruler, the eastern and the western.
And. withal. such Is the gracious and
even if he were not a prince, he would
yet be great and noble as man.
In Gwalior he has erected a mag
nincent hospital at his own expense, in
which some $4,000 patients are treated
annually, and so keen is the interest
taken by his highness in it's work that,
notwithstanding his numerous other
labors, he has yet found time to go
through the regular course of a medi-
cal student.
Once in the course of his frequent
rounds through the hospital, he heard
that coolie had fallen from a scaf-
fold outside and broken his arm. In
stead of summoning the house sur
geon, his highness went out himself
and set the limb and bound up the
wound with the utmost care and ten
derness.
His last public act in this connection
Is still fresh in English memory.
Touched by the possibility of great
suffering in an arduous campaign, he
fitted out at his own expense a splen-
did hospital for the use of British
troops in the recent China expedi-
ton.
Another conception of an eastern
ruler is that of supreme judge, sit
ting upon his throne like Solomon, and
giving daily Justice. In this Mahara-
jah Scindhia fulfills the eastern ideal,
except that by a marvellous combina-
tion his justice also partakes of all
that Is best in western Jurisprudence,
for he is diligent student of Austin
and Bentham.
All these, says the London Express,
though he be absolute monarch in a
state as large as Scotland and Wales
combined alike in extent and popula-
ton. And by a strange coincidence,
the kingdom of Gwalior is not unlike
Scotland in its topography.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
For Night Readers.

Speaking of new things, there is
French bedstead which provides for
the individual who reads after going
to bed or during waking hours in the
night.
There are single iron beds, and in the
top of the rather high head Is set
an electric light. A reading desk is
attached to a bar, which crosses the
head Of the bedstead and can be raised
above it when not in use and lowered
when required. There are disadvant-
ages to this light, which must shine
in the eyes as well as on the book or
paper
Better arrangements are made in
some Of our big hotels. There is ar
ranged at one side Of the bed an arm
with an electric light attached which
can be pulled over the bed at the
will of the occupant, and il below the
eyes, though quite high enough for
the light to fall upon the book.
The top Of the electric light globe
is covered with a dark green shade,
and none Of the light can go up.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

meal together. After the breakfast
we sat in the library and talked while
pa and Jim smoked.
Ma" said pa to me, didn't you
say something about a family party
going for a drive? l reckon We'll have
out the horses"
Pa and Jim went out to the stable
while Del and 1 got up lunch. Then
we started for the country. There
was room for Jim and Del on the
back seat, while pa had little Jim
with him in front. Jimmie hadn't ever
ridden behind horses before and was
wild with delight, talking to his grand
pa and begging him to let him drive
till pa consented.
Who got up the statue? Why, the
artist who used little Jim for a model.
After the reputation and money he
made out of his picture he couldn't
do enough for Jim and Del and exer-
cised all his skill on the boys make
up and in posing him.-Indianapolis
Snn
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

money loaned out at interest. His
wealth is estimated at $4,000, all Of
which has been amassed since the civil
war, and which consists principally of
rich farming lands in the vicinity of
the lakes. The nucleus of his fortune
was furnished, however, from savings
accumulated during bondage.
Before the war Jackson was the
slave of Richard H. Stevens, owner Of
Occur Lake. He was made foreman of
the farm in 1862. AS such he had
supervision over about twenty-five men
and women, and often had charge Of
as many as fifteen or twenty teams in
hauling products of the farm to st.
Louis to market. He was then a
young man and was married to a wom-
an belonging to John Stump, who lived
six miles away. After the war broke
out, Jackson went to Ohio, but while
there wrote to his former master, Mr..
Stevens. saying that his absence was
necessary and that he would soon re-
turn.
Coming back after the war Jackson
continued to work for Mr.. Stevens
during the day, and at night, by moon
light, he used to cut corn for the farm
ers in the neighborhood until midnight.
In this way he saved considerable
money. He now owns one tract of 100
acres and another of ITO, besides the
sixty acres which he has recently ac-
quired.
One Of his sons is a practicing physi-
clan in st. Louis; another is a pro-
fessor in Lincoln Institute at jefferson
City, and still another is with him on
the farm. Jackson was married a Sec
ond time eight years ago to a Miss
Belger, sister of Emanuel Belger, Of
Clayton. He is now 63 years old.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
THE LAND OF poePlEa.

Where, blue and silver in the sun,
The broad Pacific swells,
And, king among the forest trees,
The giant redwood dwells;
And frosty winter never smites
The smiling earth with gloom,
In all their gay and glowing pride
The languid poppies bloom.
The hills are rich with yellow orc,
And In the wales below
The luscious fruits and fragrant flowers
OF every climate grow;
And by the ruined missions walls
And from the wayside sod
And all along the garden walks
The drowsy poppies nod.
Bright, crumpled blossom, silken pink,
Pure white and crimson deep,
And vivid scarlet, everywhere
They tell tale of sleep,
When purple shadows long and cool
Among the vineyards lie,
And apples ripen into gold
Beneath turquoise sky.
While Louisiana on her shield
The sweet magnolia shows,
And Maine displays the brown pine cone,
New York the queenly rose,
And Delaware prefers the peach
To garland her renown,
The Golden State elects to wear
A regal poppy crown.
-Leslie's Weekly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

land is called Jumbo" an appellation
that may be complimentary OR the re-
verse. Prince Soltykoff is called
''Solty by his Newmarket intimates;
Prince Dhuleep Singh, Tulip" Lord
Cholmondeley, Rock" and the north
ern owner of race horses and collieries.
Lord Londonderry, as &C." This name
was given to his lordship when he was
Lord Castlereagh; while the Cheshire
lord was called Rock because of his
earlier title, Rocksavage. Of other we'll
known 'sports," Lord Coventry is pop
ularly dubbed ''Covey," Lord Lurgan
Billy" the hardriding Lord Cowley as
Toby" and Captain Machell as Gel Cap
itano." That lucky sportsman, Alfred
de Rothschild, will always pass as "Mr
A" Lord Buchan, who is a we'll
dressed, dapper man, is called "P. A.
no reference being made to the Press
Association, but to the description once
passed about him that he was the
Pocket Adonis.''
The Duke of AtnoI was once termed
"All Scotland" and the name has been
associated with his lordship ever since.
The young Duke of Manchester is
called ''Kim;" the Duke of Newcastle
goes by the nickname of ''Linnie." de-
rived, again, from this noble earl's other
title. Lord Spencer passes as the '.red
earr' on account of his color; Lord War
wick will answer to Brooke" and
Lord Yarmouth to 'The Bloater," al
though in his case this name was be-
slowed upon his father in the latter's
soldering days. Lord Roberts, as ev-
erybody knows, is called "Bobs," but
it would not be safe to call the great
little man that name to his face.-Gold-
en- Penny.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

A philanthropic lady visited an asy-
lum and displayed great interest in the
inmates. One old man particularly
gained her compassion.
And how long have you been here,
my man?" she inquired.
Twelve years." was the answer.
do they treat you well?"
'sYes.''
'Do they feed you well?''
Eyes"
After addressing few more ques-
tons to him the visitor passed on. She
noticed a broad and broadening smile
on the face of her attendant, and on
asking the cause heard with consterna-
ton that the old man was none other
than the superintendent.
She hurried back to make apologies.
How successful she was may be gath
cred from these words: 81 am very
sorry. l will never be governed by
appearances again" Brooklyn Life.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
FAMOUS NICKNAMES.
Those of Many Prominent individuals
in England.

Those of Many Prominent individuals
in England.
It is fairly well known that King Ed
ward has, since the death of Queen Vic
toria, been dubbed ''the Master by his
own particular set or circle of friends.
The name, too, is happily apropos. The
Duke of Cambridge is called George
the Ranger" the joke, of course, being
applied in connection with his connec-
ton with the royal parks. The Princess
Charles of Denmark Is called Harry"
by her family, and the Duke of Teck
is always spoken of as Dolly" His
wife, who was the Lady Margaret
Grosvenor, is sometimes termed peg
gy" Names of this description are par
ticularly plentiful among the proud peo-
pie of the house of Grosvenor. The
present head, the young Duke of West
minister, is called Bend Or" because
at the time he was pretty babe in
luxurious cradle his grandfather's
horse, Bend Or. was the talk of every
town, for did not the colt win the Derby,
and did not some one object to the prize
going to Eaton Hall because, as it was
alleged, Bend Or was Tadcaster, and,
as foal, had been unsuspectingly
changed in his box with the other horse
named? The name, applied to the baby
boy in 1880, has stuck ever since
The realms of sport are naturally hot
beds for nicknames. If one took down
q list of the members of the Jockey
Club one could occupy a pleasant day
brooding over the why and wherefore
of pet names bestowed on the distin-
guished sportsmen. The Duke of Port
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
CAUGHT BULLET IN TEETH.

Ih1s Was NO JugR1er's Trick That
Little Maine Girl Accomplished.
The State of Maine has presented a
juvenile wonder Of the world, whose
performance is likely to down the lus-
ter which surrounds that of William
Tell and his brave little son.
Rosa ]. Starratt, black-eyed daugh-
ter of Bath, has been literally shot
into fame by catching a bullet in her
teeth that was fired at her from a dis
tance of less than two feet out of a
S2-caliber revolver
But it all happened and Rosa is alive
to tell it, though it is an uncomfort-
ably thrilling story to hear.
Rosa is 13 years old, and she assists
her mother at light housekeeping when
she Is not at school.
The Starratts had two boarders, who
moved to another part of the town re-
Gently.
Rosa and her 11-year-o1d brother,
ago and the boy noticed a revolver on
the bureau.
Rosa picked up the weapon, saw
that it was loaded, and replaced it, but
the little brother took it nd moved to
the window to examine it.
AS they stool, scarcely two feet
apart, the boy pulled the trigger and
the self-acting revolver was dis
charged.
The bullet entered the right side Of
the girls mouth. cutting a furrow
nearly an inch in length along the top
of the lower lip and struck the eye
tooth in the jaw.
The tooth was splintered into tine
pieces, while the next tooth was re-
moved as smoothly and artistically as
it could have been pulled by the high
est priced dentist.
Two more teeth were knocked from
the jaw, but not completely severed,
and there the bullet stopped
For an instant neither child realized
what had happened, and then, with
cry, the girl ran downstairs.
AS she flew along she wrapped her
face, which, from the blaze of the
powder, seemed to her to be on fire, in
the big apron she wore, and reached
her mother, apparently dangerously
wounded and completely disfigured for
life.
A scar where the bullet entered her
lip and the vacancy caused by the loss
of the four teeth will remain as per-
manent reminders of an accident
which could not be repeated without
fatal results once in a million times.
The bullet is fattened to a ragged
piece Of metal, showing clearly the
marks of the broken teeth.
But for the remarkable fact that it
struck the jaw exactly in line with
the row of teeth, says the Philadelphia
Press, and proceeded along that line
so accurately that it struck each sue
ceeding tooth squarely, and so did not
swerve to either side, it must have
made a terrible wound.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
"a Bird" of an Opportunity.

The great Beecher said that "oppor-
tunity is a bird which flies but once
to the window of your chamber to
lure you with it's sweet song. If you
fail to stretch out your hand to take
it, it flies away and returns no more
forever" When the eloquent Brook
Iyn preacher said this he did not have
advertising in mind. Here the bird of
opportunity comes every day, and wise
is the man who takes it and cherishes
it.-Printer's Ink.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
On Outpost Duty.

A Canadian, Lieut.. Hart McHarg, in
describing his experiences during the
South African campaign, says that out
post duty was a very serious one
through the long nights. Yet often
some little incident occurred to relieve
the monotony.
One night when the countersign was
Saskatchewan" a Cornwall patrol
came along, and was challenged in the
usual way.
Halt! Who goes there?"
"Patrol."
''Stand, patrol! Advance one, and give
the countersignr'
"Oh, l can't remember the word!
Something like 'catch-as-catch-can!"
The outpost gave him lecture on the
pronunciation of Canadian words, and
then allowed him to pass.
At another time the countersign was
Halifax and French-Canadian SEN
try challenged some one, saying:
Halt! Who goes dere?"
"Friend."
advance, frien'. Say 'haversack'
and pace on. All is velI"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

hope you viii be careful to close
the front door securely after you come
In at night" said the landlady to a
careless roomer who had the midnight
habit.
What's up now?" Queried the room
er.
Burglars are in the neighborhood.' -
replied the landlady. Last night they
got in the adjoining house and cleaned
out every room.''
Well. if that's the case" replied the
careless one, II would suggest that
You ire the chambermaid and leave
the front door open every night"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
HOLLYWOOD PALACE.

Hoyrood
s
Edinburgh Castle
within its walls James H. born in it crowned in it, married
il it
land celebrated there 1908 From that time forward the
abbey which had
the Scottish Queen Mary lived there her from France
the steps leading from the throne Her King James VI much
the place 1911 garrd Comwers after the battle of
17o9 sheltered the Count dArt aftward
old
four ends of the esth loved Scotch
splendid the kave
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
A Cutting Retort.

A richly deserved retort was that
made by a Sioux girl at the Hampton
institution not long since. A silly WIS.,
itor to the school went up to the
magnificent red-skinned belle and said:
"Are you civiliZed?" The Sioux raised
her head slowly from her work-she
was fashioning breadboard at the
moment-and replied: mo; are your"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Circumstances Alter Cases.

Old Lawyer-I cannot take your
case. Circumstantial evidence is so
strong against you it would be impos-
sible to prove your innocence
Prospective Client-But, sir, I am
not innocent 1 am guilty.
Old Lawyer-Oh, that's quite anoth-
er matter I think I can clear YOU"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
That Man Next Door.

ga revolver?' repeated the clerk.
"Yes, sir; six-shooter?"
"Oh, yes." replied the determined
looking man, "that'n do. If 1 can't
hit him, or at least ruin his cornet, in
six shots I'll give it up."-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Plan for National Theater.

A Breslau journal announces that
Gerhart Houtpmann has plan for
building national theater-a la Bal
reuth-at Schrieberhau, in the Giant
Mountains, where every summer about
fifteen or twenty performances of Ger
man plays could be given.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

John Henry!" snapped the little
woman as she held the fickering lamp
in the doorway, "explain the odor of
cloves on your breathv'-
Had to eat few so could tell
story at the club,' said Mr.. Bender.
Indeed What did cloves have to
do with itY'
'Why, it had to be spicy story,
Martha"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

Yellow beeswax, the common every
day product, is a fine thing to have
In the dark room. Before starting de-
veloping rub piece around the edge
of the plate. 1t will ndo much to keep
the film clear and unbroken in the
solutions. Two drachms of the wax
In an ounce of alcohol or benzole also
makes an excellent waxing solution for
prints, and corks dipped in it will not
stick in bottles.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
OLD
FAvORITES
Past and Present,


remember, remember
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping ih at morn:
He never came wink too soon
Nor brought too long q day;
But now, / often wish the night
Had borne my breath away.
remember, remember
Where 1 was used to swing.
And thought the air must rush az fresh
To swallows on the wing:
My spirit few in feathers then
That is SO heavy now,
And summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow.
I remember, remember
The fir trees dark and high;
used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky:
1t was a childish ignorance,
But now tits little joy
To know I'm farther off from heaven
Than when was boy.
Thomas Hood.
The Harp that Once Thro' Tara's Halls.
The harp that once through Tara's halls
The soul of music shed,
Now hangs as mute on Tara's wallis
As if that soul were fed.
So sleeps the pride of former days,
So glory's thrill is o'er.
And hearts that once beat high for praise
Now feel that pulse no more.
No more to chiefs and ladies bright
The harp of Tara swells;
The chord alone that breaks at night
Its tale of ruin tells.
Thus freedom now so seldom wakes,
The only throb she gives.
Is when some heart indignant breaks,
To show that still she lives.
Thomas Moore.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

COuuly, HAS III
creased his real
holdings recently
to n e arly 400
acres, by the pur-
chase of a tract
of land n e a r
Gre We Coe u r
Lake, says a st.
Louis paper. He
owns other prop
e r t lie 8 in the
county and hQS
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Wisdom of the NJ. d.

Anxious Wife-What do you think of
my husbands case? Is it serious?
Physician-Oh, he'll pull through all
right. What he needs is rest. so I
have prescribed an opiate.
Anxious Wife-How often shall I
give it to him?
Physician-Don't give it to him at
all; take it yourself.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
A Hint

EFF politics, lax Satan, is a roarin'
lion," said the colored campaigner, 81
wish tew de Lawd he'd roar loud in de
place whar l could find ten dollarsv'-
Atlanta Constitution.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Entirely an Impersonation,

"He tells ME his wife wants to ap-
pear. as character impersonator."
Does he think she would succeed ?"
"Oh, yes. You see he judges by her
ability to impersonate an amiable and
loving wife in public. c.'-Philadelphia
Bulletin
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
High FLYER.

"Ethel used to say her husband was
bird before their marriage and she
finds that he is a bird now.''
What kind of bird?
"a night owl"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
stop and I

Rev. Mr.. Pry-What does your faith
er do for living, Miss Gilhooly?
Miss Gilhooly (proudly)-He's the
Wild Man of Borneo at the Museum
this week; next week he'll be the Miss
ing Link.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

When a woman boasts that her hus-
band never speaks a cross word, the
other women present think to them
selves, What Patient man he must
boi
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

If you would like to possess a pc
destal for portrait work and not care
to go to the expense of buying one
ready made, procure two soap boxes
from your grocer and some marbled
paper to cover them. Joint the ends
of the boxes together and then paste
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
,TwouId Be a Relief.

"Maud's vocal teacher says she car
ries her chest tones too far up."
"Well, she don't. If 1 had my way
she'd carry 'em up in the attic and do
her practicin', instead O lettin' out
down here N the parlor."-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Starving Himself to Death.

"Phatt seems to be losing flesh.
What sort of flesh reducer is he tax
ing"
81 understand that he has Joined an
anti-tipping league. New York Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Sure to Exhibit.

Rodrick-No, women would never
make good soldiers. They would show
their heels on the battlefield.
Van Albert-Yes, if they happened to
wear that fancy French kind.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

Dorothy-You seem to shrink when
ever Mr.. Perkins comes towards our
part of the office.
Dora-Yes; Pm afraid he is going to
stop and talk about football.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
Not Ashamed of II

HIN! Why, your father was a COM
mon laborer"
Nothing of the sort. He always did
his work uncommonly well."-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
His Comparison

'You eat your breakfast food so
slowly, Mr.. Beaks," remarked the land
lady.
"Yes, ma'am," replied the star board
er, 'and it reminds me of a kiss
through a telephone"
''In what way?'
"Goes long way and tasteless.'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

Edmund-You and Helen seem to
prefer billiards to ping-pong.
Harry-Yes; every time the balls
kiss we follow the example.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05

'What kind of little stories are you
going to put in your advertising book
let?" asked the caller.
''Ghost," responded the agent of the
hair restorer concern.
"Why ghost?''
Because they are hair-raising."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-12-05
LET Us ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF VA
RiOUS HUMORISTS.

Pleasant Iucidents Occurring the
World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer
full to Old or Young-Funny Selec-
tions that You will Enjoy.