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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-26
For Police Judge.

I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Police Judge at the
city election to be held May 16, 1904.
E. P. GREFFoz.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-26
City Treasurer,

1 hereby announce myselfa candidate
for the Office of Treasurer of the City of
Corvallis, subject to the will OF the voters
at the next annual city election.
WIN. McLAGAN.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
Thought Everybody Saw Double.

\ remarkable story can be verified by
n we'll known oculist in Kansas City. In
one of the counties of Western Kansas
is a cattleman who has grown wealthy.
His wife, a charming woman of some 40
years, recently began TO have severe
headaches. 4 local physician decided
that The trouble was with her eyes. The
family could not believe it. as she had
very keen sight from both far and pcar.
However, the husband took her to an
oculist in Kansas City for expert ex-
animation. In the course of the eXami-
nation the professional man held up n
candle and asked her what she saw.
Il see the two lights" she answered
calmly. "Twor' exclaimed the surprised
husband. Have you always seen two
of me when You looked ut mey" why,
certainly, dear" was the answer, don't
you always see two of mef'
And then came the revelation that this
educated, intelligent woman had never
known in all her forty years of life that
everybody didn't see double She had
accepted her own condition as n matter
of course. 1t instantly accounted to the
husband for little indefinite movements
which he had frequently observed in his
wife when she was reaching for an OBJ
Jcct, and it was a matter OF great aston
iShment to the woman when by an ad.
juStment of glasses and through treat.
ment she began to see as other people do,
Kansas City Journal
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Various Kinds of Machine Guns.

The first machine gun of any note was
the Gatling. The original Calling had
ten barrels placed in a circle, with n
breech mechanism so arranged that by
turning crank these barrels were sue
cessively fred the cartridges being
placed in small hopper situated on the
top of the gun.
The Hotchkiss was a similar gun. hav-
ing a similar arrangement of barrels, but
4 totally different form of mechanism.
The Horchkiss system, however, was
used for larger type of ammunition
than the Calling. The French mitrail-
leuse had thirty barrels. They were all
loaded at the same time and all fired
simultaneously. The recoil was so great
that il had to be mounted in the same
manner as a feldpiece on a heavy car
riage, requiring six horses. The appara-
tus was clumsy, difficult to operate, and
had comparatively slow rate of fire.
The Nordenfeldt gun consists of Sc
ries of barrels arranged side by side, like
organ pipes. The Nordenfeld gun gener-
ally has five barrels, and the mechanism
is worked by lever, the cartridges fall
ing down from a hopper on the top of
the arm into position, where the mechan-
ism thrusts them into the barrel, fires
them, and extracts the empty case. This
gun is of great simplicity, and for a time
went into extensive use.-Harper's Week
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
Beecher Changed His Mind.

Gen. James MrIecr. awhile postmas-
ter of Brooklyn, in 1880. has refused
$500 for letter from Henry Ward
Brcrher which he never even published
until recently, says the Peoria Glll STIR.
\ note Of Mr., Beecher'S containing a
check for $50 was rn,nrned from the
dead letter office in Washington, ami
when he received the usual notice he
sent thus 10 the postmaster;
Oct y, 1850 Col. McIccr. Dear Sir:
l"4t notice that letter Of mine was dead
ami subject 10 my order is before ulp
We must all die, And, though the. preIpa
'NIe d"ct4>e Of my letter should excite a
proper sympathy ,and l hope IL doeSl. vet /
am greatly sustained under thr atfiictinu
What WAS he date Of its ,lrathg ar what
dld II die: Had II In its last hours prnner
"'',hl'oh and such consolation as hcdts The
.W.an'h'N occasion? pid it have any II.
WI Won kindly see to its funeral: | am
>'tYh~lI inclined Ia cremation
way ask II amy other letters Of mine
.if NiCk- dangerously sick? IL any drr.rt
s s9> uit hereafter don't notify me until
''''' the funeral AGectionatelv.
HENRY WARD BFECUER
ON learning that the letter contained
meek Mr. Boechcr GATED at the of,
nee AND withdrew the request for i,s
cremation IVA 49,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Now. sir what can Bill and do
about it? There's our Queen Hatasoo.
that I'm told would be worth $4,000 if
she could be got hold of. lying buried
under false name, and doing no sort of
good to anyone. We thought about die
ging her up on the sly. but the graveyard
was so near the village that there
wouldn't have been any chance of doing
IT without being caught. So we had to
leave HatasOo where the widow put her.
and, considering that we didn't get but
$40 for her jewels, though don't doubt
they We're worth $500 we made a poor
business of it. Now, if you can put Bill
and me in the way of getting hold of the
old lady again, we're prepared to 90
halves with you in anything that she
may fetch"
The consul was sympa thetic man
and an ardent love of antiquities But
lie could see no way to assist the sailors
to regain possession of the mummy.
And, to tell the truth, he had his doubts
as to the whole affair, and when the
sailors, on taking their leave, offered to
sell their claim to the consul for $40. he
was more than ever doubtful il either of
them had ever seen a mummy. or had
ever known surgeon except profes,
sionally.-W. /. Alden in The Bystander.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
Depletion of the Supply of Gutta Percha

The last source of gntta percha de-
veloped is that in the Philippine islands.
but here the regions which produce this
material for the market are confined TO
the islands ~ Mindanao and Tawl
Tawl. The method of harvesting used
AT present by the natives consists in cut
ting down the larger trees, ringing the
trunk. Topping off the larger branches,
and then catching the milk as il flows
out. This is very wasteful. a. but n
small part Of the milk is secured. For
tunately, however, this process pays only
with large trees, so that the smaller ones
are not destroyed. This method OF har-
vesting has been prohibited and rules
provided for tapping the trees. but these
have never been enforced. AT the pres.
ent time the gltta percha trees have dis
appeared from the coast regions aud are
along the large rivers.
The various governments with tropical
possessions in the east are studying the
gHtta percEa and rubber situation. with
a view of determining proper methods OF
prop" gatioa and harvesting Electrical
Review.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
Living for Ideals.

That was wise old clergyman who
urged his brethren not to admit young
men TO the ministry unless they were evI-
IDENTIFY more hroad-minded and enthusi-
astic i'll their faith than their elders. We
must allow" he said, for the inevitable
shrinkage." The same allowance is neces-
sary in every life for the sure closing
in of the real upon the ideals of youth,
and the unavoidable narrowing of hope
and aim that must come with middle age
The more idealism we start with, the
more stoutly we defend it against the
shocks it is certain to receive, the more
joyous life will turn out to he as we
20 on living. The dreariness of the mid.
lleaged view of life springs largely from
the fact that its ideals are so Shrunken
as 10 be no longer a source of vitality, of
renewal. As long as we believe in life
and in love. and in friendship, and in
heroiSm. and in other ideal possibilities
life is worth living. and we are strong to
take DER part in it. Living for Ideals
is happy and courageous living Living
without them is the dull gray life and
apathetic end. -IIarpers Bazaar
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
THE CHILDREN OF JAPAN.
Are as Laughter Loving and Fond of
Play as Any.

The little children in Japan
Are fearfully polite.
Travellers have many times assured us.
Many of us probably hold a mental pie
ture of stately Juveniles making Obeis-
ances to one another while saying in eie-
CANT japanese: After your august self,
honorable friendr'
In reality there is nothing at all of the
prig about japanese child. His good
breeding is inborn and so much part of
himself that all his little eourtesies are
instructive, and, therefore. entirely unaf-
fected. This exquisite politeness is dis
tinctly traceable, first, to the national
trait of self-abnegation. Every japanese
man, woman and child considers that his
greatest privilege is ito die for my en-
peror." il by so doing even a minimum OF
benefit is conferred upon the sovereign
and hence upon the country. Then. il is
everyone's duty to be most considerable of
his parents. This implies. of course, I'M
complaining obedience to father and
mother; and obedience is not looked upon
as Il virtue. but as something common
decency demands. Another requirement
is this: No matter what ones troubles or
physical pains, no evidence of them must
be seen in ones action, speech, or even in
facial expression, for we have no right
to burden others with our troubles 1t is
exceedingly bad FORM" And, finally,
one must he good for the sake of being
good, not for the sake of reward.
If. as Buddha, said, Hatred ceases not
by hatred at any time; hatred ceases by
love-" then. argue Japanese parents, love
brings forth love and reciprocal service
and they treat their children accordingly.
1t is easy to understand. then, why
Japanese little ones are the happicst and
best behaved children in the world; for a
child is, of course, reflection of his en-
YirOnment
Although japanese children are laugh
ter loving, fond of play, and free and in
dependent in action, yet they assume re-
spOnsibilities just as soon as they emerge
from babyhood. 1t is a common sight in
Japan to see fastened on the back of a
very little boy or girl a tiny baby brother
or sister that is, perhaps, but a few days
old. In summer time the baby is held in
place by means of broad sash (obil thai
ties him TO his child nurse. When out of
doors in winter one thickly padded gar
ment snugy secures them both from the
cold. making them appear like two
headed being, rs Genjirs Veto puts it, in
recent lette~ from Toxic.
On the whole, this seems a sensible way
to carry n baby, for the attendants arms
and hands are left free. One often sees
these little nurses flying kites. SNOWFALL
ing or playing battledore and shuttlecock,
dhh, 1T inc Sdile lilhc, singing luiidDleS
10 the wee specimens of humanity on
their backs. As Japanese babies are not
ed for seldom crying, they must be per-
fectly satisfied 10 he thus j0unced about
the greater part of their baby lives, for
children in Japan are very hardy and
stay out Of doors most of the day, no
matter how cold it may be, and think
nothing OF having the wee brother or sis
ter to care for constantly.-Good House
keeping
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
Kuropatkin a Crack Shot.

Gen. kuropatkin is a crack marksman.
When he was minister Of war, during
tour OF inspection he visited SebaStop"l
and strolled with the commander about
the boulevard. where there was Il shoot
kpg saloon. His host invited him TO a
contest, and the minister accepted. each
20 fire ten shots with a revolver at nj
teen PAGES. tie target being a piece Of
white cardboard about the size Of small
cigarette case. With a revolver the gem
erai put all his ten shots into the target.
20 th" complete discontinue Of the other
competitor. and when smaller ta-t
va, put UP ten PAGES further off be r.
peated the performance with the rifle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The census bureau has made public
statistics on the subject of divorce which
show that the American home is not in
go much danger as many have supposed.
The number of divorced people in 1900
was large when viewed by itself, but
relatively insignificant, constituting only
about seven-tenths of one per cent. Of the
people who had been married. This is
not an argument in favor of divorce 1t
is not an argument against uniform d.
vorce legislation in the several states of
the Union But it is a reassuring fact,
for it shows that the decentralization of
divorce has not reached an extent suf-
cient to indicate general decadence
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
WILD ROSES.

Wild roses hidden in the hedge
Surrender to the lips Of June:
White lilies clustered in the sedxe
Permit the kisses OF the moon.
And, oh, my heart desires your love,
As never June desires rose
And never the pale moon above
Such longing for a lily knows.
And yet your love | vanly seek.
Unto my love no love replies,
No blush gives answer in your cheek,
No passion lightens in your eyes.
Ardent as June watch and wait.
Pale as the moon ! pace your sky;
Oh. lady, he compassionate,
And kiss and love me or | die.
Ronald Campbell Macfe in New Poems
John Lance.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Garretson. Hi. grea5 strength lies chiefly
IN his jaws. On one occasion he fastened
a strap around an anvil in a blacksmith
shop, placed the end of the strap be-
tween his teeth and walked away with
the anvil. At another time by means Of
a rope and his teeth he lifted a 300
pound granite hitching block clear of the
ground. Another feat is to take three
sacks Of sugar, weighing 100 pounds
each, grasp them with his teeth by the
corners and lift them clear of the ground.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

A new defense was sprung lately in an
English criminal trial. 1t was pleaded on
behalf of the defendant that he had once
received an electrical shock of 1000 volts,
and that ii had impaired his mind.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The Civic Improvement league of 81.
Louis Mo, has organized Il junior schoo.
of horticulture that the enthusiasm of
the children may be directed into chan
nelS that will not only give them pleasure
aud prevent their getting into mischief
hut encourage the sentiment for more
hLaMltMl CITY
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

IN the future matters of franchise
grants in Houston. Tex, may be submit
ted to a referendum by petition Of citi-
zens asking for such a disposition of
matters OF public interest
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Santos Dumont is coming TO the United
States with his airship. to compete for
The St Louis Exposition prize. The ship
is following the course Of Il transatlantic
steamer ON whose it is securely packed,
where it can't get wet.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

A beautiful jet black lioness has been
added to the collection of animals in the
Jardin DIES Plantcs in Paris. Black lions
are found only in the interior of the Sa-
bara, and are scarce even there.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Dir. Amelia Wilkes Lines. who recently
celebrated her cightieth birthday, is the
oldest praciicins woman doctor in the
world. She was the first woman TO re-
eeive a diploma in the state of New
York and has practiced in New York
city since 1884
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The Bavari0n Trade museum has
adopted novel idea to interest as well
as TO instruct the public and purchasers
Of toys by sending out travelling lecturers,
who show the practical workings of the
toys by means Of models in actual opera
zion
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

or the thirty-eight Sultans who have
ruled the Ottoman empire since the con
quest Of Constantinople by the Turks
thirty four have died violent deaths.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The Primrose league in England is
already making preparations to celebrate
the Tooth anniversary Of Disraeli's birth
Oh December u.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25
Approach Of Summer in Ceor,;,

These beautiful warm smshipy DAYS
make, gigs feel tired, ana they love ia
take, beauty maps i'm the warm Sunshine
on the SIDEWALKS. II almost seems cruel
in order IN get by thcm.-NIar,yii r..
'yt
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Elijah Dowie has abandoned England
10 her fate. This is discouraging-
the Zion infationist.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The history Of Iceland for 1000 years
records but two thefts.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

- In the Argentine Republic. where
ncariS sn the railways belong IL English
companies. tbs English language is spoken
10 considerable extent. whereas in Bra
Ill lie effort is made To make II easy far
foreigners. who are obliged 10 Learns the
language Of the country.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Peter SAFER of Sioux Fan, is the name
of a strong man who. is surprising All by
bus marvellous feats He is Norwegian,
about n. Safer is a section hand on the
Great Northern between Sioux Falls ana
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The King of Denmark has fine col
lection of birds eggs said to be worth
about $4,000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The latest type of compound freight
engine weighs 1Sl tons, aud can haul
1000 tons Of freight.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

New York has daily fixture leakage
Of 1900, 900 gallons Of water.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Tennessee has DIP Confederate pen
sioners to whom last year total OF
S2O0220 was paid.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

DIR. WelwitSch brings news Of Won
arrrul tree which he found growing in
the west of Africa ana named for him
self the welwitsch, The extraordinary
proportions Of a trunk, four feet in dia-
meter. with II height of only one foot.
make the plant look like round table.
The tree never has more than two leaves.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Sir Henry Irving has sent a contribu-
ton Of 10 guineas to the Hector Mac
donald national memorial fund The.
fund now reaches $1,000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Saxony has seven special industrial
schools founded for the sole purpose of
training locksmiths and blacksmiths.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

There were 1916 murders in the Unit
ed States in 1908 and 123 legal eXecu-
tiODS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

A franchise has been granted to the
Akron TO-, Gas company based on the
sale Of gas at 80 cents per 1000 feet.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The total land area OF Indian territory
Is $1,000 square miles. The population
in 1850 was lSo.lS2, in 1900 was 392,-
Wn. an average yearly increase Of 1.1G
per cent Al this rate the population for
the year 1903 was 90, 80. and AT the
close of the wear 1904 viii be 100. O3l.
There are 5000 Indians and 10000 ne
groes ON citizenship rolls.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

The smallest man n Columbus O.,
lives ON the north side. Here is the evil
dence: Some time ago a renter finding a
property which suited him in every par
ticular except that the house was not
supplied with a celisr decided to put one
IN at his own expense, the landlord re-
fusing 10 do so. This he did, and when
completed it represented many dollars.
Imagine his surprise when his landlord
raised the rent So on the month because
OF the improvement.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-06-25

Tom" Tobin, an old scout and Indian
fighter, who died recently at Fort Gar
land. col. was former companion of
Kit Carson. Col. Tohin served MS Il
scout to the government troops in cN-
peditions against hostile Navajo, and
Mexican bandits, His most famous ex-
plot was the killing Of the last of nh.
famous ESpiuoza brothers and his
nephew. who had committed uuncrop,
murders OF white people in southern
Colorado because Of religious fapqtiri~u
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-09
Entertained.

Wednesday evening at the home Of
Miss Anrelia Bandeline, occurred one
OF the pleasant gatherings that are
getting to be quite common in our
city. The event was in honor of Mrs.
Chouinard of Milwaukee. A very
pleasant evening was spent and light
refreshments were served and the
young people counted it one Of the
many pleasant evenings that they
have spent together this season. The
following were present: Misses Kate
Smith, Retta Cleveland, Della and
Eva Jones, Celia Mccarthy, Eleanore
Slattery, Della Menier and Messrs.
DR.. Bellin, Bert Boyer, Richard and
Herman Wipperman, Louis A.
Bauman, j. c. Davis and Mr.. Leach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-09
Last Evenings Meeting.

The meeting of the Grand Rapids
advancement association last evening
was not largely attended, neither was
there a large amount OF business
transacted, but plans were laid for
the future. Reports received and Is
new members added to the association.
1t is encouraging to note the interest
that most OF our business men are
taking in this organization. At the
next meeting, October 6, a banquet
will be served az which time one of
the high officials Of the Northwestern
R. r. will speak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-09

Madison families employed servant
girls have hit upon what they regard
as practical solution of servent girl
problem. 1t consists in enlarging the
liberties and privileges of tie girls,
giving them the use of all or large
portion of the house at stated inter-
walls for the entertainment of their
friends encouraging the girls in church
and charity work, and in other ways
broadening and elevating their
positions in life. Prof. F. G.. Sharp,
one of the leading members of the
university faculty, turned over his
large house to his servants the other
night, and they entertained their
friends with dancing party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-09
Lost an Arm.

Some of the people Of this city
especially the sheriff will remember
Hubert ]. Cordell who was canvassing
in this city sometime ago for the
enlargement of pictures, and while
here was accused of relieving man
of watch and some money. He has
succeeded in getting his name before
the public by an assault on young
lady who defended herself with shot
gun, wounding Mr.. Cordell in the arm
so that amputaticn was necessary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-09
Keep Your Eye on Him.

Can duck forget to swim? Has O..
P. Mcneil forgot any part of photo
graphy in the two years he has been
employed as REPORTER and news
gatherer. Take look at his display
pictures in front of his gallery. Then
you will say, guess not. Stop in
and take look at some of his work.
Oswald is not only good photographer
but he is good company, and you will
enjoy a little visit with him whether
you want to get any work done or
NOT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-09

The current number of Golfers
Weekly contains an able article from
the pen of Gov. Robert M. LaFollette
entitled 1.-The Republican Issues in
Wisconsin" This periodical has a
wide circulation and is doing good
work in keeping the people of the
United States posted on the principles
Of state government for which the
regular republican party in Wisconsin
is cOntending.