davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
SAVE THE LAMP cHlMNEYs
Care Will Prevent Much Breakage and
CONSEQUENT Expense.

Care Will Prevent Much Breakage and
Consequent Expense.
We are assured by a contemporary
that the breaking Of lamp chimneys
is mainly due to unequal expansion
and that this can be remedied by max.
ing perpendicular cuts all around the
"bulging part" Of the chimney with
a diamond ring.
Well, really! Why did no one think
of this simple remedy until now, when
lamps burn blue, and, indeed are in
danger Of going out forever before the
radiance of the garish electric light
The beauty Of the suggestion lies
in its extreme practicability and its
ready Utilization of the means at hand.
It Is 80 simple, so convenient. Ev-
erybody owns diamonds and every
body wants to save dimes. Some peo-
pie will urge that they have to work
SO hard directing trust companies and
checking off the social calendar that
they do not have time to sit down
once a week or so and scratch lamp
chimneys. Their course, however, is
perfectly clear. They must provide
the butler with q set of diamonds and
let him attend to this economy.
What a burden is removed from the
shoulders Of the ordinary housekeeper.
No more worry over breaking lamp
chimneys. A few fiourishes with her
diamond and she has insured herself
against every chance except the light
headedness of the hired girl.
There are people, of course, who will
carry this thing to excess. They will
not be satisfied with perpendicular
cuts. Oh, no! They will begin to itch
for triangles and asterisks and chrys-
anthemum patterns. The daughter of
the house will quit typography to ex-
pend her artistic yearnings on the dec
Grafton Of the lamp chimneys, and as,
of course, fancy cuts cannot be achiev-
ed with any old kind Of a diamond it
will be necessary to have certain
styles for certain cuts, SO that a reg
ular outfit for lamp chimney dec
orator will probably cost several thou
sand dollars. Shades will go out of
fashion in order to show, off ornate
lamp chimneys. Fierce rivalry will
develop in the fashionable set and
common people will go mad on the sub
ject and the manufacturers will take
the matter up and the first thing we
know we shall see cut glass chimneys
on the market. The question then will
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
"KING DOGS"
Intelligence and Sagacity of the Arctic
Animals.

Intelligence and Sagacity of the Arctic
Animals.
The intelligence and usefulness of
the arctic dog Is declared by explorers
to surpass all under standing. In
"Farthest North With Greely," Maj.
D. L. Brainard gives a story of two
liking dogs" Each pack of Greenland
dogs has an acknowledged leader, an
absolute, autocratic king, who has
won his way to supremacy by fighting
every other dog that dared to enter
the lists against him. Likewise each
team has it's king, who exercises undis-
puted sway over the others, enforces
discipline and administers punishment
whenever in his judgment it is neces-
sary.
"Ritenbenk," the king dog Of our
conspicuous example. Large, with a
mixed white, black and mouse-colored
coat, tail which curled tightly over
his back, broad, intelligent head and
a bright, twinkling eye, he was the
embodiment of strength, courage and
sagacity. By reason Of his great
strength and superior intelligence he
had gained the supremacy Of the team.
He was, therefore, the leader in all
the schemes for stealing our pro-
visions.
One day. when he had stolen ptar-
migan, which had been placed for
safety on the ridge-pole of the tent,
he lay down. and, apparently with no
qualms of conscience. began to eat it.
I rushed at him with spade, expect
ing to drive him from our anticipated
dinner, but he was far from being the
coward I had pictured him. He gave
vent to growl Of defiance. and stood
immovable, his sturdy legs wide>apart,
and his great bold eyes looking square
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
NO STYLE ABOUT JACKSON.
His Cook Was Called a. interpreter ts
the french Dip1omatist.

His Cook Was Called as Interpreter to
the french Dip1omatist.
Although old Hickory was a blunt
man in all matters Of business and
reached his purposes by the straight
est road" said an old newspaper man,
still he was courteous in an eminent
degree and had high respect for the
forms of social intercourse. While
president of the United States his re-
-ception of foreign ministers and emf
nent citizens was distinguished by
courtly etiquette and noble bearing. 1t
is related that on one occasion a for
eign minister just arrived had a day
and an hour appointed by Mr.. McLane,
then Secretary of State. to be present
ed to the President, and, misunder-
standing the premler's French and
perfectly at fault by the apparent sim
plicity Of republican manners. the min
to the White House alone and rang the
bell.
''Je suis venu voir Monsieur le
President" said the plenipotentiary to
the Irish servant.
AN what the divil does that mean ~
muttered Pat, and continued. He
says President, though. an l s'pose
he wishes to see the general"
"Oui, oui," said the minister, bow
ing.
Without further ceremony the gen.
tleman was ushered into the green
room, where the Genera: sat compla-
Gently smoking his corn-cob pipe, and
on the instant he commenced a cere-
monious yarangue in French. of which
'Old Hickory" did not understand one
word.
What does the man want, Patrick ?''
asked the General without concealing
his surprise at what he witnessed.
Its French that he's spakin' in,
an with your lave I'll sind for the
cook to find out what the gintleman
wants."
In due time the presiding officer of
the kitchen arrived; the mystery was
explained, and to. the establishment of
the cook, the servant and the old Gen
eral an accredited minister from a
foreign government was developed.
Fortunately at the instant the Secre-
tary came in, a ceremonious fntroduc-
ton, took place and all parties were
soon at ease.-Washington Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
OSTRICH FARMS IN AMERICA.
About 500 Birds Now Owned by Cali
foruia Rauchmeu.

A recent shipment of forty ostriches
to Nice, on the borders of Italy and
France, from California directs at
tention to this growing California in
dustry-the culture of the African os-
trich in America. About fifteen years
have elapsed since the American os-
trich farmers gave their first serious
attention to this subject, according to
Town and Country. Now the ostrich
industry is well established in the
United States, some 800 birds existing
in the country, and these will doubt
less form the nucleus Of that immense
number that one day will cover the
mesas of Southern California, the
meadows of Arizona, the vast plateaus
of Texas and the everglades of Flor
ida, as their kind do the African veldt
to-day.
The ostrich has come to stay. He
ordinary Sheppard yields an annual
value Of $50 to the proprietor. One
man can take care of a hundred os-
triches. The creature is hardy and
of careless appetite. The average
increase to the stock each year Is be-
tween fifteen and twenty ostriches to
a pair. Some have been known to pro-
duce as many as thirty-seven in a
year. The birds are kept in pens in
California and a source of revenue
has been found in exhibiting them to
many tourists who are attracted there.
Incubators showing the various stages
of ostrich life are also on view. A
growth from the size of a duck to a
height Of six feet is a question Of
only six months.
When the birds are a year old their
feathers are ready for the market.
The cropping is accomplished by COW
ering the ostrich's head with hood
and plying pair Of shears. This pro-
cess takes place every eight months.
The feathers on the large side wings
are cut off near the roots, the smaller
feathers on the tail are pulled out
without injury to the bird, for on
the care now bestowed depends the
future health of the coming feathers.
In the course Of three weeks the stems
left start to fall out and new feather
begins to grow, which in due time is
taken off for the benefit of the os-
trich farmer. These feathers are
graded and sent to the feather man
ufacturers of New York. who make
them up into those beautiful articles
of dress so dear to the hearts Of those
who wear them. When the American
women can buy only the ostrich feath-
er of the American ostrich, the most
sanguine hope of Edwin Cawston, the
pioneer California ostrich farmer, will
have been realized. Two million dol
lars each year will then remain in
the country, instead of going to Lon
don and another magnificent indus
try will have been added to the vast
resources of the nation.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

ly into mine. OF course I might have
crushed his skull with a blow, but my
admiration for his courage deferred
me. threw away the spade, and
called him by his familiar name. "Rit,"
whereupon he trotted up and rubbed
his head In the most confiding manner
against my knee.
When Ritenbenk Joined Lieutenant
Greely's pack at the Greenland town
from which he was named, a huge
dog known as "Disco King" was the
ruling spirit among his companions.
which were confined In a large wooden
pen located on the main deck Of the
Proteus. The battle for supremacy
was fierce and prolonged, and Disco
King. divested Of his royal authority,
was ever afterward broken-hearted,
mean-spirited outcast. who lived mel
ancholy life. apart from his former
subjects. He had not recovered from
his humiliation on the northern trip,
although several months had elapsed
since his downfall. and he would dis
courage the friendly approach of the
members of our party. or Of his as
sociates, with a churlish snarl which
soon gained him the appropriate name
Of "Howler." He never engaged in
Ritenbenk's midnight predatory raids
on our commissary department, but
would frequently warn us of the con-
spiracy on foot to rob our larder. For
this and other reasons he was not pop
ular with his companions; and Riten-
benk encouraged his subordinates in
their constant attacks upon his former
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
BETTING ON WATCHES.
Advice of Q Jeweisr Who Decides Il
waRers.

Advice Of . Jeweisr who Decides the
waRers.
In the windows Of nearly all the
big retail jewelry stores down town
are chronometers. In fact, the chron
ometer has become the most valuable
part Of the window display.
Two prosperous-looking men, after
comparing watches the other day with
one of these chronometers, were seen
utes later to reappear. AS they did
SO one Of the men passed roll OF
bills to the other. Then they laughed
shook hands, and separated.
The jeweler stood inside and smiled
ITS funny" he said, ''how many
people there are in this world who
have the betting fever and how fool
ishly they risk their money. These
two men are samples. Before the day
is over I've no doubt half dozen more
will be in to get me to decide similar
bets. Every day we have some.
What did they bet on? Why, on
the nearness Of their watches to the
correct time. OF course, two men who
make such bet have the betting
hunch to begin with. Then they're
also stuck on the watches they carry
There was the difference Of two
seconds between the watches in the
case you just noticed, but on that
$25 changed hands. I've known it to
be as high as hundred.
1.-The difference between any two
watches is rarely less than a half
second. It's generally more. But
when bet is made men generally
want the jeweler to decide it, and, of
course, we're always willing. I guess
quite a few thousands have changed
hands on my decisions by this time.
"a man will get a watch abroad
and pay big money for it. He'll meet
a friend who has bought one of the
they've got the sporting instinct a bet
will almost invariably follow a COM
parison Of the watches.
Perhaps both men have set their
watches that day or the day before,
and so are willing to wager all the
money they've got with them, and
that's often big roll.
when one Of them finds that his
watch, instead Of being almost with
the chronometer, is, say, twenty-five
seconds out he's the most surprised
man In. the world.
"a man who bets on watch, al
though he may think he's betting on
the surest thing in the world, is bet
ting on something more uncertain than
race horse. You can tell generally
when the horse isn't going to run well,
but you can't tell that about your
watch.
ST wouldn't bet on the correctness
of my time from here to the next block.
In just that distance the handspring
might develop the weakness that no
test thus far devised can detect when
It's made, and your watch is off. Then
you lose your money If you're foolish
enough to bet on what you thought was
a sure thing."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
Cause and Erect.

81 beg your pardon" said the young
doctor. who had recently settled in
the naighborhood; did I understand
you to say yesterday that you neve,
had any sickness at your house and
therefore never engaged a family ply.
sician"
mo-" replied Krotchett. 'T said !
engaged family physician and there
fore never had any sickness at our
house. e."-Philadelp Ledger.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

mouse. linen IL turned sadly away.
Club. who was weary. began TO cry.
81 wouldn't go IL / were you, Celin-
da," said Sim. softly.
Celinda gave a little sob also, then
choked 1t back. IL wanted just to
have one look at it again. might
have known you'd be here. Sim"
"Of course" said Sim. quietly.
Didn't say soT'
They laughed At me-" faltered Ce-
linda. "I went to the Bank Of Eng
Land with Mr.. Gould, and they were
quite satisfied with my proofs. The
only dimculty was that there wasn't
any money. It had never been lodged
at the bank at all. and NO one knew
what had become Of It"
She turned away bitterly.
Where are you going to put up. Ce-
linda a?''
'Anywhere-anywher I'm going
into the bush." she said. fercely. ~
me right. I'm only grieving for
Chub's sake"
II wouldn't do that IL was you.
Celinda- Here's your own house wait
ing for you, all fixed up cumferable. T"
My-own-house"
"Of course" Sim took Club from
her tired arms. "Your own house. Ce-
linda. Shall carry the little feller In
for your
"But sold it."
well. bought 1t back for You.
You've no call to thank me-" said Sim.
You! Your She knelt at his feet.
Sim held Club with one hand and
raised her with the other. "I'n 60
away IL you don't want me-" he whis-
pered. brokenly. Only. there's dep
utation waitin' to welcome you back.
and parsons in the parlor. Brace up.
Celinda. Brace up"
"sim, dear, will you forgive me?'
she whispered, and kissed him with
heart and half. 1--WE been wicked.
so unkind, SO brutal to you"
you've kissed me-" said Sim
kissed me! That answers every
thing"
He led her proudly to the house as
she wiped away her tears. Once in
side, Celinda "braced up" and received
the greetings of the parson and his wife
with shy cordiality. Would you
please marry us, and then We'll have
supper2" she said, with characteristic
decision; and the parson understood.
THE deputation" staggered in as the
brief ceremony finished. "You kin git
out again." said Sim. you've been
asleep behind the barn."
"Ain' slep a wink. VANISH earn ten
dollars" hiccoughed old Parker. 1--WE,
the undershined-" He looked help
lessly round
''Cit-citizens," hiecoughed Jimmer-
son.
1--WE, the undershined-"
'Well, you kin juss go and shine
somewheres else" said Sim. I'm q
married man, I am. and can't have
two cranks like you foolin' round"
After making three unsuccessful at
tempts to find the door the deputation
withdrew.
"We'll take them home" said the
parson. making sign to his wife. And
they followed the devious footsteps Of
the deputatfon.
Outside, the river murmured at it's
own sweet will. All the happy souls
who had ever loved shone down upon
them with radiant. starlft eyes as Sim
placed sleepy Club within the empty
cradle. Slowly. slowly Celinda turned
and hid her face upon his breast
Black and White.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
Giant Palms.

One Of the wonders Of South Amer
ican vegetable life is the huge wax
palm which fourishes on the Andes.
It grows to height Of 200 feet, and
thrives not only on the plains, but on
the mountains. The wood Is tough
and durable. The wax, which is yell
low or grayish white, is as pure as
beeswax, and is used for making
candles. A "peon" climbing the tree
can gather from 20 pounds to 80
pounds from each.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

be, considering the extreme fragility
of cut glass, is not the last state Of
the housekeeper worse than the first?
But it is folly to look far ahead.
Save your dimes now and you may bs
able to afford cut glass chimneys when
they come in Observation-Disclosures
T.odoor
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
Gout Worse Than wooden Logs.

There's a poor man at the door,
sir, as two wooden legs, sir, and e
Says, sir, would you be good enough,
sir, to"
"You go back and tell the poor man
with the two wooden legs that he's
blamed lucky. Tell him I've got the
gout in both feet."-Boston Globe.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
A New-Fangled Alarm Clock.

A Ph1IadeIph1an has devised novel
arrangement Of alarm clock and phon-
ograph combined, which not only
wakes him in the morning, but tells
him why he should arise. The spring
which starts the alarm starts a mo-
ment later Photographic attachment,
which says: "Get up, you lazy loafer!
It's o,clockr'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

Don't look for praise; the more
praise you get, the harder the reac-
tion will be.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

A man who is nearly 80 years old, is
sick, and says he can't imagine what
liz the trouble. We can tell him: he
was born too long ago.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

Some people are so mean that they
can insult with compliment
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

You really don't know enough about
a chafing dish to boast about it, unless
you are familiar with the use of pap
rika.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12
Aluminium.

Aluminium is superior to any stone
for sharpening cutlery.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

After all, can you blame people for
not being as nice as they pretend?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-04-01

Strjna Was Attached to that ReSian2'
ticn-Bows to Wish Of Congress-
and Reconsidero Action.

After reading his special message
to the Venezuelan congress at Cara
cas- Wednesday, General Castro with
drew his resignation Of the presidency
of Venezuela. He says:
when abdicated, it was not from
anv small-minded nor interested calcu'
lation. still less was it the result CT
any sorrow or ridiculous farce which
has no place in a heart warmed by the
heat of great ideals
Notwithstanding those reasons
which were weighty to my mind, ne
continues. congress does not accept
nv resignation and insists that
should continue, that should not per
sist therein. but considers me still use
full in the government. l bow to its
desire and resign myself to the new
obligations imposed by my country
but only until the work Of pacifying
the nations shall be complete and or
der re-established in the public admin
istration. Remember it well, senators
and deputies. believe my separation
necessary; you think otherwise,
hope the future will prove you right.
Accent an expression Of nay supreme
thanks for the generous demcnstrl-
ton of which you have made me the
| object"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-04-01
WIFE AND NEPHEW ARRESTED.
Highly Sensational Developments
Grow out of Assassination OF
John r. Griffin.

Mrs Griffin and her nephew, a
young man named Knowles, were ar
rested Wednesday in connection with
the murder Of Mrs. GrifIins husband
who was killed Monday night at Ea'
tonton, Ga.
An informant relating the circum'
stances surrounding the murder OF
Griffin says that few persons took any
stock in the story first told, which
placed the crime upon an unknown
negro man. Within short time after
the crime became known suspicion
was directed against Griffn's wife and
the young man Knowles. So strong
was the suspicion that arrest was
deemed necessary to prevent sum
mary vengeance. No one now thinks
that negro had anything to do
with 1t.
Young Knowles is a son OF the.
brother in law of Mrs. Griffin. AS
stated, Mr.. Griffin was murdered Mon
day night. it being tnen alleged that
he was killed by an unknown heSl"'
as he was seated in his home with his
family. 1t was claimed that both bar
rels of shotgun were discharged
through window.
The first load took effect in the face
and chest Of Griffin, and as he sprung
to his feet the second load was fred
into his back BY the assassin, causing
instant death.
1t was claimed that Mrs. Griffin,
frightened almost out of her wits,
rushed from the mouse screaming Tor
help. The negro caught her and threat
ened her with violence if she made
noise. Wrenching herself from his
grasp she ran to nearby family OF
negroes and secured their assistance
in arousing the neighbcrhood and in
shutting a search for the murderer
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-04-01
ONLY FACES OF WHITE
In Evidence at National Council OF
Women of United States at
New Orleans Meeting.

The threatened trouble over the col.
or question having simmered down,
the National Council of Women OF the
United States opened their executive
session at New Orleans Thursday ana
the general officers held their pubic
reception at night. No negroes were
present on either occasion. Mrs. May
Wright Sewall, president Oh the inter
national council, said there has never
been any probability OF the attendance
of the colored women at the social
function. Similar receptions had al
ways been given at the north, but on
no occasion had negro woman at
tended. There are only two colored
women in the world entitled to be pres
ent at the business sessions said
Mrs, SeWall. Zone is Mrs. Yates, OF
Missouri, and the other Mrs Williams,
of New Orleans. Mrs. Yates could not
come and sent her proxy.
But Mrs. Williams, to whom
proxy was forwarded, has written me
that she never had any intention o.
participating in the meeting, conln-
ued Mrs. Sewall, land so there has
never been any danger Of minghng
of the whites and blacks during our
stay in New Orleans"
At the open business session the
National Press Bureaus report show
ed that not only had many more sec
retaries been appointed, but that many
more newspapers throughout the coun-
trv had consented to publish items
concerning the work. The report on
peace and international arbitration
committee presented its most lmpor-
tant report of the convention, showing
the spread of the movement. Another
important action was the passage OF
an amendment to the constitution con-
corning the admission OF members. IN
the future the executive board VIII
pass upon qualifications OF applying
bodies. and all affiliated bodies Will
then vote upon the question Of admis'
sion
The unfortunate announcement OF
the possibility of colored delegates
which impelled local women to with
draw from the reception arrange
ments, not only made Thursday
nights reception by the national Off
GERS a SHINY attended affair, but will
probably result in the future separa'
ton of the convention OF the Nation
al Suffrage Association and the Ma
tional Council of Women, which have
heretofore always been held in the
same city at the same time.