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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
An Ingenious Chinafnaff.

Genius commands respect wherever
found, and as it belongs to no country
and to no race, it is often found where
least expected. If those, who are accus-
toned to sneer at the Chinaman and re-
gard him as more animal than human,
will visit the little steamer Leona, which
plies between Portland and Corvallis,
and inspect the handiwork of Joe, the
Chinese cook, they will discover to their
surprise that the yellow man has me-
chanical genius worthy of the Yankee.
Not long ago, Joe approached Engineer
Gwinn with the request that he be per-
mitted to use:the latter's pliers. He had
sheet of zinc under his arm and the en-
gineer was interested in what Joe in
tended doing. Spreading the zinc upon
the floor, the cook began work with the
pliers, aud when he had finished and
drawn the parts together, there appeared
joints were neatly soldere6, bulk-heads,
forming water-tight compartments, were
placed in position and the hull was ready
to receive the machinery. The works of
three old clocks were secured and by
combination of parts of these, Joe pro-
vided power for the propeller. A short
lever appears above the deck just for
ward of the pilot house and few move
ments of this backward and forward puts
the machinery, which is all concealed
below decks, in motion. The propeller
is driven with great rapidity for three or
four minutes.
There is not particle of wood about the
entire vessel. The hand railing extend
ing back from the bow; the pilot house
and the steps leading to it, as well as the
windows and doors which swing upon
hinges are all of zinc and their joints and
fittings are neat and perfect. When it is
considered that the boat is not to exceed
two feet in length with draft of prob
ably four inches, and that the various
parts must necessarily be small, Joe's
work is remarkable. He uses his kitchen
on the boat for a work room and the
ship which has been turned out of this
construction room is the pride of Joe and
the entire crew of the Leona.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
Berry is Agent.

1t was believed and contended
a few years ago that bicycle
building had reached its high
est stage of development and
that few improvements could be
expected. But this conclusion
was at fault. The bicycle of
1902 is as great an Improvement
over the models of three or four
years ago, as Pullman sleeper is
over a box car, and the Rambler
is king of all. James K. Berry
is the agent for the Rambler in
this city. He has both 1907 aAd
1902 models. The latter is a
handsome wheel and has all the
late Improvements, including
the cushien frame. Every part
of the machine is fully guaran-
teed. The bearings are all
ground steel. You may have
your choice of seat, handle bars
and pedals.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
A Devent Rascal.

| A well-dressed and gentleman
Ily appearing Englishman, giving
the name of Chas. Thomas. and
claiming Portland as his resi-
denee, appeared in Corvallis
Thursday of last week and began
making the acquaintance of lead
ing citizens. He attended Chris
! tan Endeavor at one of the
churches Sunday evening and
took occasion to make some re-
marks before the meeting. Mon
day morning he walked out OF
town without paying for his
nights lodging at the Occident-
al. Then things began coming
to light.
Shortly after his arrival in Cor
Wallis he fell in with couple of
life insurance men, strangers
here, and made arrangements to
take out policy for $Io, 600.
He visited the various saloons
and enjoyed life generally. But
this required money. He issued
check on the First National
Bank of Portland, which was
honored by Ben Wo1dt. A SINH
lar check was cashed by Thomas
Whitehorn. This evidently ev-
hausted his holdings abroad, and
he drew on the First National of
this city by cashing two checks
for $40 each at Wiley & Zeis' and |
J. G. Wuestefeldt's. Monday |
the check taken up at the
latter place was presented at the
local bank for payment, but the
cashier refused to accept it.. A
telegram was then sent to the
First National of Portland and
7. w. Newkirk, assistant cashier
IF that institution wired-that no
party of the name of Chas.
Thomas had a deposit there.
Thomas was last seen about four
niles south of town, footing it
or parts unknown.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
F0Iey's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladder right.

Chapped hands, cracked lips and
roughness of the skin cured quickly by
Banner Salve, the most healing ointment
q the world. GraEamE& Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25

FOIey'S Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
Judges Chosen.

At the meeting Of the execu-
tive committee on the State In
ter-Collegiate Oratorical contest
which took place here last Friday
afternoon, Mr.. Jones, represented
Newberg; M. A. Acheson. AL
bany; c. A. Redman, Eugene;
Harry Swafford, Salem. and J.
D. Zureher, O. A. G. Mon
mouth, Forest Grove and Nc
Minnville were not represented.
The meeting was called for the
purpose of selecting judges to
act at the contest that will take
place in Salem. March 14th.
Judges had been chosen at
previous meeting, but one or
more of those chosen were un-
able to act.
Harry Swafford, presi dent of
the association, ruled that Harry
Belt, who was to represent Men-
mouth was disqualified fer the
reason that Monmouth did not
hold her local contest when the
other colleges did, the second
Friday in February. However,
this matter will be considered at
the business meeting that will
proceed the contest at Salem on
the I4th of March. There was
perfect harmony at the meeting
and the judges selected are per-
fectly acceptable to all parties.
The names OF the judges are not
to divulge at present.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
Reed and w. H Miller

Reed and w. Il. Miller, doing
business under The name of the
[ Lackiarnute River Improvement
Association, also made surveys
of this stream and made declare
ton of their intention to open
up the river, charge tolls, etc.
The Spaulding Company then
filed an injunction against the
Luckiamute Association, re-
straining the latter from proceed
ing with their proposed work.
The Luckiamute River Improve
ment Association in turn filed a
demurrer to this injunction and
this demurrer had a hearing at
the November term of the circuit
court for this county.
Clerk Waters received the de-
eisien of Judge Hamilton a few
days ago and he sustains the de-
murrer. He says:
4uc ABOVE case came On to De
heard on the demurrer to plain
tiff's complaint filed by defend
ant, plaintiff appearing by its at
torneys, Hedges and Griffith,
and defendants appearing by|
their attorneys, Yates, Yates &
Gibson. The court, having heard
the argument of council took
said case under advisement, and
now having considered said
matter, finds that said demurrer
should be sustained. It is there
ore ordered that the demurrer
If defendants to plaintiff COM
'laint be, and the same is here
~ sustained.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
A Football Benefit.

No play so difficult or having the merit
of 'The Wife" has been produced by
amateurs in Corvallis in recent years.
A beautiful 4-act drama, with scenes
laid at Newport and in Washington city,
it tells,a pretty story, and its lights
and shadows are strongly arranged.
The proceeds of the entertainment,
which will be given March 7th, will go
to 1.-THE athletic association fund at the
OAC.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
To Trade.

2O-acre fine fruit ranch near San Jose,
Calf, for farm in Benton or Lynn coun-
ty. 240 acres good land in Harvey coun-
ty, Ore., for Corvallis property or farm.
Good Livery Stable: horses. buggies,
and complete outfit in one of the best
towns in Oregon. Fine FIGURING Mill in
good locality, 80 barrels capacity, doing
good business. See
MORGAN & EGLIN.
Corvallis, Ore.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
Demurrer Sustained.

The matter of river rights on
the Luckiamute has occupied the
attention of the circuit court for
this county during the past ses-
sion or two. The Chas. K.
Spaulding Logging Co. made
declaration of their intention to
make use of certain privileges
allowed by law. A party con-
sisting of R. Dunn, M. L.
Frantz, c. "a. Frantz. T, B.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25

To cover the cost OF setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters,
charge of fifty cents will be nj ade for
each "Card of Thanks and FIVE cents
per line for each set of Resolutions OF
Coincidence" appearing in these columns.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
Bids fer Wood.

Bids for furnishing the Agricultural
College with wood for the ensuing year
will be received by the Purchasing Agent
up to and including March 8, 1902. See
the Clerk of the College for the speci6ca
tions. - JOHN D. DAILY,
Sec. Board Regents.
Corvallis, Oregon, February.3, 1902.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-25
New Arrivals Semi-WeekIy,
For Sale or Exchange.

I have 160 acres of Land located 6
miles from Corvallis, Benton Co., Or
for sale or will exchange for Portland
city property. For further partic ulars
call on or address
Mrs. J. MASON, owner,
Corvallis, Or.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
IMPORTANCE OF WASHINGTON.
A London Journals Opinion of the
Capital City as a DiplO-
matte Post.

There is a new factor in European
politics; it is America. More par
ticularly is this new factor import
ant in the calculations of the British
empire. The development of the
United States has shifted-for Great
Eritain, certainly-the- diplomatic
center from Paris to Washington,
ont our government altogether ig
c"res the altered situation, says the
LCldon Truth. The following table
81 salaries paid to our diplomatic
representatives is instructive: The
British ambassador at Paris receives
e $1,000; at Berlin, Constantinople and
enna, $4,000; at ST. Petersburg,
a 1900; at Rome, $1,000; at Wash
d.yton, 96,500. Apart from other
considerations, it is, therefore OBJ
sious that Paris is regarded by our
diplomatists as the prize of the ser
vice, while Washington is low rung
in the ambassadOrial ladder. But
the United States send their best
men to represent them in London,
and London is the appointment
which those men most value. 1t is
time for us to remove from our
minds the lingering impression that
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
BURIED AMERICAN HISTORY.
Old williamsburg in Virginia That
Was Intended as n Chartered
City Under Royalty.

Even in a country so recently con-
scious of the past as our own, there
are buried cities awaiting the pickaX
of the historian. Of these, none is
perhaps more interesting, certainly
none more picturesque, more colon
ial and-even to-day-more English
than old Williamsburg, in Virginia
that middle plantation" which in
1882 was laid out and paled," to be-
come a chartered city, the capital of
a great colony under king and
crown.
It's three streets of the reign of
William and Mary are it's only thor
oughfares and two "back' streets,
hardly more than grass-grown lanes
of to-day. Duke of Gloucester street,
broad and genially hospitable,
stretches leisurely from the founda-
tions of the ancient capitol building
on the east (of whose walls not one
brick is left nor one white pillar of
it's porticos) to the iron tnrnstile
gates of William and Mary college
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
FIRST MONT PELEE DRAMA.
Play with the Martinique Volcano
in 1t Produced in Paris
in 1910.

1t is scarcely to be expected that the
dranatists ever seeking some new field
for the scene of their efforts will long
allow the volcanic explosions at st.
Pierre to escape them. But even the
earliest to utilize any scenes of the re-
cent eruptions will not be a pioneer
in drawing inspiration from Mont
Pelee, says the New York Sun.
Ithas been recalled by Frenchman
with a long memory that Adolphe
d'Ennery, author of "The Two Or
phans." ga Celebrated Case" and
about a hundred other melodramas,
succeeded in getting before the public
first with play based on the volcano
at Martinique. 1t was called "The
Earthquake at Martinique" and was
acted in 1910 at the Theatre de la
Gazette in Paris.
The old play in spite of its horrors
is said to have been very effective on
the stage. In it the villain who MUIR
dered an old man led his wife and
daughter into a crater of the volcano
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
HERD OF DRIED CATTLE.
Twenty Thousand Carcasscs In the
Colorado Desert a Monument
of q Mans Folly.

"In crossing the Colorado desert
in Arizona one sees a frightful monu-
ment to the folly of a man who
thought that he could drive cattle
across the desert with such speed
that water would be unnecessary,
said S. T. James, in the Pittsburg
Press. "More than 10000 carcasses'
lie at The Pools in that desert, and
remind all travellers of the gigantic
scheme to drive cattle through a
desert country without making any
provision for water. It was 80 years
ago that an extensive cattleman, who
was not familiar with the great des-
ert of the southwest, thought it
would be no barrier to his plan of
taking cattle across it from the west
into the grazing country. When the
cattle reached The Pools, which are
small lakes of foul alkali water, they
were so crazed by thirst that they
killed each other in their attempt
to get at the water. The air in
that country is SO dry and the sun
so hot that carcasses dry up instead
of decomposing. AS one approaches
that great herd of dead animals the
carcasses look as though they were
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

1t is common report in Spain that
the king will marry his cousin, Prin-
cess Medina-Coeli. This may be true
or it may not, but it is certain that The
two children played together from
babyhood, and regarded themselves
as betrothed to each other, says Mod
ern Society. II will never marry you,
you nasty boy!" cried the tiny prin-
cess with delicious pout, on one occa-
sion when his majesty offended her
highness. "Oh, very WE'LL" coo1Iy re-
marked the somewhat ungallant pro-
spective bridegroom; please your.
self, by all means. / am sure / never
asked you to be my wife. should
prefer to marry the pastry cooks
daughter; then I could eat all the
incest cakes in the shop without hav-
ing to pay for them
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
A LONG TRIP RoE TWO CENTS.
A Circuit Of over $4,000 Miles over
Which a Letter May Travel
Under Our Flag

'Now that the Danish West Indies
will become an insuiar possession of
the United States upon the completion
of the diplomatic negotiations for
their acquisition, and the eastern shore
line of this country practically extend
ed over 1,400 miles into the broad ex-
panse of the tempestuous Atlantic, it
will prove of interest to show the pos
tal possibilities of this country as to
the carriage of a letter weighing an
ounce for two cents" said gentleman
familiar with postal affairs, according
to the Washington Star.
Il venture to say that even an Off
hand statement of these remarkable
possibilities cannot be readily given.
Having occasion to go into this ques-
ton recently, made new calculation,
which is approximately correct. 1t is
based upon the Island of ST. Thomas, in
the Danish West Indies, as an eastern
starting point. Upon the completion
of the negotiations American post Of
fees will be established in the islands.
We will proceed to the recently estab-
lished post Office at Point Barraw,
Alaska, we'll within the arctic circle,
on parallel far above the northern
most shores of Iceland, and not so very
far distant from the north pole itself.
Thence we will make an aerial Jour-
ney to the tropics of the South seas,
a Manila, and then home again to ST.
Thomas.
From ST. Thomas to New York it is
1928 miles; to San Francisco, 1913
miles; from San Francisco to I'm
alaska. 2.035 miles; from Unalaska to
Nome, about 1000 miles, and thence
to Point Barrow, overland, 42O miles,
or total of S.2SS miles from our most
eastern Atlantic post office to our
northernmost post office amid Arctic
ice. The. revenue cutter which will
visit Point Barrow this summer, when
the ice is out of the Arctic sea suffi-
GENTLY, and which will carry the sup
| plies for the new office, will go around
| the western shores of Alaska. through
| Behring strait. and the total distance
| will be somewhat increased. Actual
| distances in this remote region cannot
| be stated with positiveness. but these
figures are not far out of the way and
| are based upon official data
Returning southwark, overland
part of the way, it is approximately
1.5OO miles from Point Barrow to
Unalaska; thence. it is 2.O16 miles 20
| Honolulu; from this isle in the sea it is
1887 miles to Guam. and from that is
land 1.506 miles to Manila, or total
of $3.50 miles from our arctic post Of
flee at Point Barrow to our Southern
Pacific post office of Importance.
And now for the homeward leap. It
is 7,941 miles from Manila to San Fran
cisco. via Guam and Honolulu. and d. TAB
miles from the Golden Gate City to ST.
Thomas, and the complete circuit. as
here outlined. approximately 29,431
miles, which letter might travel, I'M
der certain conditions, for two cents
under the American f1aC.''
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
GOVERNMENT HORSE RANCH.
Project AfOOt for Breeding the AM
imals for the American Mill
tary Service.

While the government has not as
yet taken any steps toward the es-
tablishment of horse ranch in these
islands, SO as to raise it's own stock.
still no doubt exists but what the
government will in the near future,
either through compulsion or as a
matter of economy, establish such a
ranch, where all the horses and mules
required for the military service in
these islands can be raised at a great
saving. At the present time, says the
Manila Times, every head of stock
landed here has cost the government
nearly $1,000 (gold. Then it is gen
orally conceded that imported stock
cannot stand the climate as well as
the native animals, and that it dies
much faster. With native-bred horses.
receiving the care that is given all
government stock, deaths would be
comparatively few, and such cases
where cavalry regiments are. prac-
tically speaking, crippled through
the lack of mounts, would not exist.
The government can raise it's own
stock by having it's own ranch, at a
cost ranging from $50 to 500 gold a
head. A horse raised here would be
smaller than the average American
horse, and be adapted for cavalry
service in this country.
1t is acknowledged by many cavalry
experts that the American horses are.
in the majority of cases, too large
for scouting purposes in these is
lands, it often being found impossible
| to get them over the narrow, rough
and steep mountain trails, while
smaller horses could easily meet the
difficulty. If cavalry is to be main
| tanned in the islands, it seems as
though the war department will be
forced to consider the scheme of hav-
| ing horse ranch in the islands, in
order to keep the mounted regiments
| supplied with mounts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

America is a rebellious British col
ony-a vulgar Anglo-SaXon suburb.
The United States is now a great
country, the most important foreign
element that Great Britain has to
deal with. Washington, must, there
fore, be made the principal post in
our diplomatic service, and to do
that the salary must be considerably
raised, even if at the expense of the
other first-class appointments. 1t
would be pitiful blunder to appoint
new ambassador to succeed Lord
Pauncefote on the old lines, to wit.
rs representative to the last i'm
portant embassy but Madrid!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
To Prevent Dnst

An Austrian material for preventing
the rising of dust on sweeping proves
to be cottonseed oil. In test al Wen
ma it was found that floors oiled twice
a year could be swept weekly without
any whirling of the dust, and the ma
terial was recommended for all rooms
receiving many persons, as we'll as for
laboratories, libraries and other places
to be kept scrupulously dust free.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

grounds at the western extremity of
the town.
On the right, as one enters the
college gate, is charming mansion.
the residence of the president of
William and Mary, and upon the left,
across the campus. stands the old
Brafferton building, the earliest
school for the education of Indians
erected on American soil. In the
time of -Spotswood, says Coun-
try Life in America, it was necessary
to resort to strenuous efforts to in
sure attendance. for the students
were mainly hostages, the sons of
chiefs of neutral or friendly tribes
during Indian warfare.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

One mans fad is another mans for
tune.-Chicago Daily NewA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

poorly fed cattle. The hair has not
1aIlen from the carcasses, and they
have maintained their original shape
so well that a man who is not IA
miliar with the desert country might
easily mistake them for beasts until
he made close examination
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
Annual Death. bx Lishtning.

Incidental to the thunder season, the
weather bureau has discovered that
more than 700 persons are killed by
lightning every year in the United
States. In matter of fatalities from
1896 to 1900 Pennsylvania ranked first
With 1856, Ohio was next with 13s. and
Illinois. Indiana and New York were
tied for third with 124 victims each.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
ExnIicit Directions

The following notice appears on a
signboard near Port Clinton, Pa;
"Notis. Take this roat to Port clinton.
You cant trive over the Pinte-creek
Bridge. She is too Poore, and she is
fentsup. Supervisor"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
Hard Work.

Freddy-Did you hear that Reggy
is working
Cholly-BaS jove, it cawn't bel
Yes, he is rolling his own cigar
cites. Daily News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

100 feet under the surface of the earth.
There was a sudden earthquake and
the villain fell into a cavity and was
killed, while the conan and her child
were rescued.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
The Rest Time,

The best time to do a thing is the
very first chance you have.-Washing-
ton (Ia.) Democrat.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-08-18
The First Local Mint.

One OF the institutions here
which has the special attention Of
tourists as we'll as the local people
is the Mint. which is established ON
Nuuanu street, opposite Queen
Emma Hall. 1t ia interesting to
enter the large main working room
where general manager McDonough
and his corps OF assistants are at
work. The cool and large lanai is q
proper resting place and the vsults,
where the "bars" to be minted and
beer are Kept present very tasty
spectacle, The Mint is open from
$3.50 a. N. to 1l:30 p. IN, and during
those hours the work never ceases,
Visitors after looking over the place
will find first class Refreshments and
the purest Of LIQUORS.