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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05


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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05

the furcula and is in reality the union
OF what are in man the two separa tie
collar bones. These in the birds re-
ceive the brunt of the strokes of the
wing that turn the creature in it's fight.
Few realize the strength of stroke of
the birds wing. 1t is said that a swan
has been known to break a mans leg
by a blow Of its wing, and in a like
manner the wing-beatings of the larger
birds are dangerous If they strike the
head or face. If, therefore, a large
bird is in the habit of making sudden
turns to right or left in it's flight it
must be fitted with a wishbone COM
petent to Withstand the great strain
of the wing stroke on one SIDE For
this reason we find in the eagle and
like birds Of quickly turning fight a
furcula that is a perfect Roman arch,
widely at variance with the Gothic
arch which is the shape of the wish
bone of our common fowls The
eagles furcula is solid rounded arch,
everywhere equally strong, and not de-
veloping those points Of weakness that
make our sport of breaking the wish
bone possible.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05

BOSTON ABOUT THE YEAR 1925
first
building
in
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probably 1924
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of
church. 1731
specimens belong edition
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until forty years later
a had twelve
cbnrches although picture.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
WHY There is A WISHBONE.
Scientific Explanation of Its Existence
in Our Edible Fowls.

Scientific Explanation of Its Existence
in Our Edible Fowls.
Charles ]. Maynard, a well-known
man of science, told the members OF
the Boston Scientific society at recent
meeting the reasons for the existence
of what is known as the wishbone In
fowls. To begin with. the speaker de-
plored the lack Of knowledge that ex-
lists regarding the structure OF the bros
internally. For example" said he,
.it is doubtful if five men in the United
States know much about the anatomy
of the common robin. The ornitholo-
pists know all about external charac-
ters. the color, arrangement and num-
her of the feathers, methods Of flight
habits and the like, but exceedingly
little about the interiors of the birds
they study Classifcations have been
made largely by externals, when study
of the anatomy must be a very I'M
portant part of the subject. Ee had
himself begun with the anatomy, and
more than twenty years ago, in some
of his publications, he dared to sepa-
rate the owls from the hawks. They
had been placed in the same order, and
have so remained till very recently.
Now others have separated them even
more widely than Mr.. Maynard did so
long ago. His deductions were from
knowledge of the anatomy.
The wishbone is called by scientists
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
(To be continued.)
Sure of a Place.

Employment Agent-Any recommen
dations from your last place?
Applicant-No.
where did you work last?'
"In a railroad restaurant"
discharged? ?'
"Yes"
what forr'
II made the coffee too strong, an cut
the meat too thick"
Say! here's two dollars. Wait few
days, and I'll try to work you into my
boarding house."-New York Weekly
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
An Echo.

Nothing but work and worry day
after day." sighed Mrs. Peck. II sup
pose III never rest III peace until I'm in
my grave"
"And neither will I, my dear" meek
ly rejoined the poor man, who was
known to the community at large as
Mrs. Peck's husband.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
Truthful Maid,

Where are you going, my pretty
maid?"
Il really don't know, SIR" she said.
But you steer the auto, my pretty
maid"
That's why 1 don't know, SIR" she
said.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
Sure to Attract.

Rodrick-I am tired Of being medi-
ocre, would like to attract some at
tention in the world.
Van Albert-H'm! Get a pair of
suueaky shoes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
At Long Branch.

Impecune-Which of old Moneypen-
ny's daughters are you going to pro-
pose to?
Foreign Count-Oh, the youngest one
frst.-Judge.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
Parental Advice.

Young Monkey-Dad, I'm going to be
the guest of honor at a dinner given by
some leaders of the 400" tonight.
Old Monkey-Well, for heavens sake,
try to control your feelings! Don't look
any more bored than you can possibly
help.-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
Large Congregation Expected.

Large Congregation Expected.
Cy Higrass - Herd bout Decum
Billins' fall?
Hi Sigrass-Ye don't tell! What
did he fall from?
Cy Higrass - From grace. He-hel
They're goin' to church i'm next Sun
day morning. American.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05

A bachelor may have no excuse for
living, but the average married man
has to dig up two or three excuses a
week.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
CHAPTER VII.

Reuben CulWlck lost time at the pay
Office. He passed along an avenue of
stunted trees into the gardens, which he
entered for the first time in his life, and
looked round very keenly, but there was
no trace of Second-cousin Sarah. He
looked at the orchestra: he glanced up
ut the acrobat. who glared down at him
as at a new patron of the arts; he strolled
from the crowd to little grass plat,
where was q time-stained fountain-a
stone boy with broken nose squirting
jet of water from shell. with row
OF paper lanterns within the basin, where
some dips were flaring: and he passed
from the grass plat to the extremity of
the garden, where were John Jennings
fireworks. scanty collection of NAL
formed objects reared upon high poles to
give an idea of Importance and magni-
tude. and waiting John Jennings pleas
ure to burst into smoke and flame. There
was a figure crouching by the principal
set-piece, and Reuben went toward it.
and discovered his landlord. He would
have backed away, but John had recog-
nized him.
why, Mr.. Reuben, what can you pos
sibly want hereY' he exclaimed, scram-
bling to his feet. What are you looking
round for?'
For a girl in a black shawl and a
striped cotton dress"
Good gracious!' exclaimed Johu.
"She came in here, and l followed her, ~
continued Reuben-"a pale-faced girl,
with big black staring eyes. Have you
seen girl like that about"'
Hundreds wretches."
"N6a q girl with a white, sorrowful
face, suca as she has. 1 am sure it was
she"
"She-whor'
"Oh, never mind" said Reuben, put on
his guard at last; this is the business of
your first floor, private and confidential.
and momentous. Not a word of this to
Lucy"
Reuben Culwick moved restlessly about
the gardens, scanning the pleasure seek
ers, glaring into the arbors, looking down
the dark avenues, and into the refresh
unent saloon. But there was NO sign of
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
Knew the Man.

81 see that Planus, who was your
architect, is building house for HIM
self now"
els he," exclaimed the victim.
sI'll bet he'll cheat himself. .''-Phila-
delphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05

Large Estates in England.
The thirty-four largest estates In
Britain average 1S3, 600 acres apiece.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05
Not q Believer.

Miss Elderly-You mustn't believe
all you hear.
Mrs. Malaprop-I don't. Nor half I
say.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-02-05

Freshness Of youth often spoils the
man
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28

and the likelihood of recurring ner-
vousness on each decision day of the
court until the case is finally disposed
Of 1t is evident that the decision
when handed down, whatever may be
its tenor, will relieve the market from
one repressive influence. The declin-
ing tendency of railroad earnings has
continued and the stock market is in
clined to wait for better weather con-
ditions for proof of the contention that
snow blockades and impaired oper-
ating efficiency from extreme cold
weather are responsible for all of the
decline in the present volume of traf-
fic. The progress of the war over
grain rates, both on Western lines and
on the trunk lines, is cause of anx-
iety over future traffic. The bitter
ness of the competition for these fu-
ture contracts throws some doubts
upon the claims of railroad officials Of
confidence in the maintenance of the
volume of traffic.
STRIKE EXPECTED.
The market is considering the ne
cessity of an adjustment also to pos
sible great strike in the soft coal re-
gions owing to the radical difference
in the claims of the miners for an in
crease in wages and of operators for
the necessity of reduction.
Money on call is extremely easy,
largely owing to the almost stagnant
condition of the stock market, but Of
fering of loans have become less
abundant. Languid demand for
money outside of railroad borrowing
and the falling off in the volume of the
bank clearings are regarded with some
misgivings as possible indications of
decreased business activity. The pos
sible delay in the settlement of the
Panama payments will disarrange
plans already effected for an early
completion of that operation, but has
caused no fear of embarrassment thus
far. The continued lack of moisture
in the Southwestern wheat field has
been subject of attention, but with
out appreciable effect thus far on
prices of stocks.
The bond market has been dull and
irregular in sympathy with stocks.
United States bonds were unchanged
on call.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28

to his appointment as quartermaster
and commissary of that battalion. Ma
jor r. Adams, inspector general, is re-
lieved from duty in the Philippine divi-
sion and will proceed to San Francisco
and report to the commanding general
of the Pacific division for duty as as
sistant to inspector general of the lat
ter division. Major John P. Wiser, ar
tillery corps, acting inspector general,
is relieved from duty in the inspector
generals department and as assistant
to the inspector general of the Pacific
division, to take effect upon arrival of
Major Thomas r. Adams, inspector
general, at the headquarters of that
division, and will then proceed and take
station at Fort Miley. California, for
duty. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel H.
Brush, Eleventh Infantry, is detailed
as acting inspector general. He is re-
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
President Issues Commissions to Post
masters in California, Idaho and
Washiu0tOn-ArmyO Orders

President Issues Commissions to Post
masters in California, Idaho and
Washington-ArmyO Orders.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The follow
ing Postmasters have been commits
stoned: California-Grace e. Fuller,
Anderson; Henry S. Mcintyre, Prune-
dale; John A. Lewis, Los Nietos; War
ner ]. Kellum, Burnett. Idaho-John
A. johnson Jr., Tyson. Washington
Glen H. Elder, Steilacoom; John F.
Spangle, Cheney
Special orders, War Department
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas c. Wood
bury, Thirteenth Infantry, is relieved
from duty at Fort Mcdowell, Califor-
MIA, and will proceed to Fort Thomas,
Kentucky, and assume command Of the
Third Infantry. Major Louis A. La
garde, surgeon, is relieved from duty
in this city, to take effect upon compile
tion of duties assigned him in a letter
from the office of the adjutant general
dated October s, 1908, and will proceed
to San Francisco and report to the COM
manding general of the Department of
California for transportation to the
Philippine Islands. Second Lieutenant
Claire r. Bennett, Eighth Infantry. will
proceed from Fort Jay, New York, to
Camp Skagway Alaska. with view
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
GRAPE-NUTs.
TIMELY CALLING.
How the Pastor Saved a Life.

A man near Fort Gay, w. Va. made
an entire failure in getting strength
from the kind of food he ate, and, not
knowing that the trouble was with the
food, kept on losing health until the
doctors gave him up to die.
1t was supposed to be consumption,
because he was wasting away steadily
and slowly dying. His minister called
from time to time and one day brought
along a package of Grape Nuts, think
ing from what he knew Of the famous
food that perhaps it might help him.
The sick man took to it at once and
from that day began to get we'll. In
writing he says:
II walked to town to-day, three
miles. Have gained over forty pounds
in about two months and my neigh
bors don't know what to say. 1 fre-
quently am told it was as If I am
raised from the dead. Everybody here
knows of my case. you can tell people
to write to the postmaster or Rev. L.
D. Bryan. l will make a sworn state
ment that Grape-Nuts saved my life.''
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
This is another illustration that
where all other food fails one can be
brought back to health and strength
on Grape-Nuts. There's reason"
Look in each package for the fam
Gus little book, The Road to Well
ville.'
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Sues sIayers of Her Husband.

WINCHESTER, KY, Feb. 27.-Mrs.
Arabella Marcum. for herself and
children. to-day filed suit in the Cir
cult Court against James Hargis. Alex
ander Hargis. Ed Callahan and B. F..
French for 100000 damages. She
alleges in her petition that the defend
ants entered into a conspiracy with
Curtis Jett and Tom White to murder
her husband, the late J. B. Marcum.
Callahan was formerly Sheriff Of
Breathitt County. Jett and White are
now in Jail in Louisville.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Fancy Goods That, Are in Demand.
Drug 'Sundries.

A Ii the requirements
n of the toilet are to
be found here.
15c and 45c-Murray
& Lanman's Florida wa
ter; worth 25c and 75c.
zoe a pint-Best witch
hazel.
CSC bottle-Listerine;
regular SI.oo value.
zoe and 4Oc-Mission
olive cream.
15c Violet Talcum
powder.
doc and SOc-Pinaud's
eau de quinine; regular soc
and SI.oo.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28

fenced him to be hanged at Folsom
State prison on May 90 next. Murphy
was one Of the participants in the
break at the Folsom prison on the 27th
OF last July and which resulted in the
death of Prison Guard w. L. Cotter.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Kitchen Utensils.

lust look at these ar
~ ticles and the spe-
cial prices marked
and decide if such a
chance should be missed.
25c-Royal steel enam-
eled Io-inch colander;
worth 35c.
6Sc-6-quart soup pot;
Royal steel enameled
ware. Two handles.
4 4Oc-I1z-quart teapot,
in Royal steel enameled
ware. Special.
2Sc-21z-quart Tipped
saucepan in Royal steel
ware.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Hosiery Specials.

oOME new designs
= and colors prevail in
this seasons ho-
siery stock. We have
them, and in large guam
titles at the right prices.
25c a pair-Women's
French Isle; newest lace
effects, in 20 different de
signs.
1215C a pair-Women's
Maco cotton hose: double
heels. toes and soles. Cele-
brated Utopia black. Special.
121zC q pair-Boys' BIZ
cycle rib; double knees.
heels and toes. Guaranteed
fast black. Made especially
for hard wear. Worth zoe a
pair.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28

lieved from duty at headquarters, De-
partment of Missouri, and will proceed
to Manila. Philippine Islands, and re-
port to the commanding general for
duty as assistant to the inspector gen.
eral of that division.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Fine Footwear.

MEN. women and
NI children can be
supplied with the
most serviceable and
stylish shoes at little
cost in this popular de-
partment.
$2.5O-Good service
able shoes for men; Vici
kid or box calf, lace.
heavy extension soles and
London toes.
81. .OO-Misses' fine
footwear; Vici kid, lace,
coin toes, spring heels,
medium soles and kid
tips. Sizes IL to 5.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Convict Murphy Sentenced to Die.

SACRAMENTO. Feb. 27.-Superior
judge Hart this morning denied the
motion for a new trial in the case of
Convict Joseph Murphy. convicted of
murder in the first degree, and SEN
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Policcp,an secures a divorce.

SANTA ROSA, Feb. 27.-Judge Sea-
well to-day granted an interlocutory
decree OF divorce to Louis P. Mego, a
Petalu.na policeman, from Sarah M.
Mego, on the ground of extreme cru
city.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
BANKS REPORT
LARGE SURPLUS
Statement by Associated In
stitutions Shows Remark
able Increase in Deposits

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-The Finan-
cier says: One feature of the state
ment of the New York Associated
Banks last week was the gain of S4.-
$1,000 in cash. an amount S87S.6OO
greater than that which was estima-
ted from the traceable movements of
money during the week, and the total
holdings are now the highest ever re-
ported. Another feature was the
high record for specie holdings by the
banks, these being $21, 100000 larger
than the highest previous amount,
which was $195,S90,4OO, February 9.
1901. Still another feature was the
new high record for the year in sur
plus reserve.
SURPLUS OF S4f,s4O,675.
The discrepancy between the in
crease in cash as officially reported
and that which was estimated was
probably due to the average for one
day of a transfer hither of $625,0oO
gold from San Francisco on Friday
and also to the return of some of the
money which was sent to Baltimore a
fortnight ago, which return move
ment was unrecorded in the estimates.
The deposits were decreased by the
comparatively small sum of S1O5.2OO,
and the required reserve was thereby
reduced by $26,300; this amount
added to the increase IN cash made
$4,643, 600 as the gain in surplus re-
serve to $32,15O,2O0. Computed upon
the basis of deposits less those of $685.
761,9O public funds, the surplus is
$41,S4O,675.
IT is noteworthy that the Govern
ment deposits increased during the
week by 1854 400, making $1,S6S,6OO
since the first week in February, re-
flecting the concentration in the spe-
cially designated repositories at New
York of deposits which have already
been withdrawn from country institu-
tions in anticipation of the call for the
surrender of 20 per cent of the public
funds.
LOANS DECREASE.
Loans decreased $4,229,700 last
week, making a reduction of $780,
500 in the fortnight, indicating the
light inquiry for Stock Exchange re-
quirements and the partial satisfac-
ton of the demand from syndicate and
corporation borrowers; the circulation
decreased $332.3OO. The statement
showed a good proof. the sum of the
decrease in loans and in deposits being
$2S2,400 less than the increase in cash
The daily average of clearings for
the five days was $178,000, 900, or the
same as for the six days of the pre-
vious week; the clearings on Saturday,
rejecting Fridays business, were
SIG, 6,S53,917, or below the average.
The statement was made UP on rising
averages for cash and therefore this
weeks return should show an increase
in this item. But with the inquiry for
loans, small as it is now and is likely
to be in the near future, increases in
cash tend to intensity. the monetary
congestion. Comparisons of changes
in loans show that six banks reduced
this item by $2,300.0O0 net: the cash
in eight banks increased by $4,000, ,000
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
ADVERTISEMENT.
You Can Save Money
on Your Piano.

The amount of money you are
going to spend for piano is Suffi-
GENTLY large to demand some con-
SideratiOn.
Of course, quality counts, too.
Combining these two things,
Sherman, Clay & Co. have the best
5000 a month proposition to make
that you can find in San Francisco.
They are known for their principles
of square dealing and easy terms.
Hundreds of homes are bright
ened with pianos on account of
their making the financial side easy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
Big Values in New Wash Goods.

TVERYBODY has been waiting for the arriva
= of these goods, and that they are
here and are greater values thar anticipa
ted there will undoubtedly be much buying. DOM
postpone this opportunity for goods that cannot be
equaled in style and price
1Oc yard-New cashmere waistings.
g 1-3c a yard-Sheer dress lawns
12lc yard-Figured dotted swisses.
19c yard-New spring etamines.
1217c a yard-Zephyr ginghams
25c yard-Satn foulards.
25c yard-Silk ginghams.
SOC a yard-Embroidered pongees
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-13
Much jealousy
In Gates Case
Railroad Detectives Work at Gross
Purposes and Mufderers Are
Not Captured.
Portland journal.

That George Gates, one Of the
men alleged to have held up the
Southern Pacific passenger train at
Copley, Cal, in which Express
Messenger 0'Neill was killed, and
a companion engaged a room m
Portland and remained here for at
least week is the assertion made
by local officers. 1t is believed that
had this been known sooner, the
desperate could have been cap
tured here. But the chance was
lost, and it is not believed that il
will be presented again.
The confession Of Mrs. Thomas
Whiteman, made at Redding, Cal,
in which she implicated Gates, was
not news to the local officers who
have been working on the case. 1t
has been known here for some time
that Gates was corresponding with
some woman, and that he always
dated his letters ahead. But it was
not known who the woman was, and
it was not known at the time Gates
was in Portland, else he would have
been taken while here.
Detective Joe Day knows Gates,
and characterizes him as one of the
most desperate criminals ever oper-
ating in the west. The officer re-
grets the fact that so much news.
paper notoriety has been given the
case, for it is believed that Gates
and his fellow murderers have
benefited by it. It is a fact that
the murderers, after fleeing from
Copley after the murder, camped
on a mountain not far from San
Francisco for more than a week
One Of them went down to train
every day and bought copies of the
San Francisco papers, so that they
might learn the operations of the
detectives. After the officers dis,
covered the den recently occupied
by the criminals, they found the
newspapers stuffed down an old
chute.
It is the declaration Of officers
connected with the case that jeal-
ousy and newspaper notoriety have
enabled the murderers to thus far
escape justice. 1t is said there is
much jealousy among the railroad
working on the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-13

A correspondent sends us the follow
ing little story: Sometimes the
sights Of a city are memorable.
The other evening as I walked home
from the ofiice-the night was raw and
chiIIy-I saw something that made me
think. was passing the front Of
large picture store on the great street..
In the brilliantly lighted window was
exhibited picture of considerable
size. In costly frame The painting
represented two beautiful little girls
walking through daisy-covered
meadow and picking flowers as they
passed. On the cold pavement before
that picture, stood little ragged, shiv-
ering newsboy. One small arm encir-
cled a huge bunch Of newspapers.
while the other grimy fist was used
to rub the great tears from his eyes
People came and looked, and passed;
but the boy, sobbing pittifulIy, stood
before the magic picture, and the only
word that he uttered was between
great sobs, the tender word, sister"
Toronto Guardian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-13
Valuable Colt injured.


New York, May H. High Ball.
the thoroughbred which was re.
garded as the 2-year-oId champion
Of last season, is reported to have
bowed a tendon in his last race at
Norris park and has been takeis
back to Sheepshead Bay for treat
ment. The colt, which is owned by
w. M. Scheftel and valued at $40,-
900, probably viii not be able tc
race for some time.