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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
A Real Gibson Girl.

Mrs. Gibson, the mother of Charles
Dana Gibson, says that a few days
since Dana's little girl, aged Z, came
over to see her. After playing content
ed1y for some time she came up to her
and said:
"Grandma, must go home now"
But why SO soon, dearie:'
s'Well, you see, grandma, I must
look after papa. He's all alone there
with nobody but his wife and the
baby" s1t
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Just In Hard Luck.

Irate Guest Ito waiter)-Look here!
Didn't order Swiss cheese sand
wich?
Polite Waiter-Yes, sir, and there it
is.
Irate Guest-There are two slices of
bread, but can you find any cheese on
them?
Polite Waiter-I'm sorry, sir. The
cheese is there all right, only you hap
pened to hit on one of the holes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
RHEUMATISM
AN INDESCRIBABLE TORTURE

Rheumatism sometimes suddenly it doesn't
accidental 1t
develop and at work in the system long before
point of attack and
acids the aches and pains then distr
different of the SYSTEM and
and when the system in this
only exciting like to night air.
damp cod bleak winds of winter to
slumbering bring Rheumatism The severity
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

Farlence-Berore he married her he
couldn't do too much for her, but now
he wouldn't lift his hand to help her.
Patrice-Well, you know she says she
has made another man Of himl
Running an auto must be exciting,
said the friend. 1T is," said the own
or. Every time you stop you wonder
II the machine will start again when
you are ready.'-Brooklyn Life.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
500 REWARD 500.

Tho readers Of this paper will be pleased to
earn that there is At least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that IL catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to tho medical
fraternity. Catarrh being = constitutional dis
ease, requires . constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure il taken internally, acting
of the system, thereby destroying the founda-
tion of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. Tho pro-
prietors have 80 much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address
FIJI. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. =.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halps Family Pills are the baGt
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Creamed OYAferA

Put one quart of oysters, with the
broth, into a stewpan, and let the oy-
sters heat through. When the edges
of the oysters curl, take them out and
add two cups of milk and two table
spoonfuls of butter to the broth. When
boiling, add two tablespoonfuls Of flour
which has been stirred smooth in q
little cold milk, with salt and pepper.
When thickened, add the oysters, and
serve at once on slices of toast.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12


admirer of Peruna. He keeps it ccn-
stantly in the house. In recent let
ter to DR.. Hartman, he says: !; -
State of Oregon, Executive Depart
me1it, -" 49,
The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, o.:
Dear Sirs-I have had occasion to use
you Peruna medicine In my family for
colds, and it proved to be an excellent
remedy. have not had occasion to
use 1t for other ailments.
Yours very truly. w. M. Lord.
It will be noticed that. the governor
says he has not had occasion to use Pc
runa for other ailments. The reason
for this is, most other ailments begin
with cold. Using Peruna to prompt
ly cure colds, he protects his family
from other ailmentss This is exactly
what every other family in the United
States should do. Keep Peruna in the
house. Use it for coughs, colds, Ia
grippe, and other climatic affections of
winter, and there will be no other all
ments in the house. Such families
should provide themselves with copy
of DR.. Hartman's free. book, entitled,
"Winter Catarrh." Address DIR. Hart
man, Columbus, Ohio.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

Vanity: Mr.. Potts Ito his wife)-My
dear. the air is chilly. Fermez Ia
fenetre. The visitor (sottO voce)-Why
do you ask your wife In French to shut
the window? Mr.. Potts (ditto)-Be-
cause you are here. If asked her In
English she wouldn't do it,. as she
won't take Instructions from me be-
fore visitors. But If say it in French
she gets up and does it at once, SO as
to let you see that she understands the
language.-Pfck-M -Me-Up.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Determined.

''My brother is very much hurt that
you should refuse to correspond with
him." said Mr.. Chellusman's sister.
"By failing to answer his many letters
you wrong him, although, perhaps, you
do not mean it."
"No," replied Miss Jilt. 81 do not
mean to wrong him; neither do I
mean to write him. ."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

While Arthur was spending q week
at his aunt's he CHANGED one day to
place his elbows on the table during
dinner. my dear boy" said his aunt,
don't you know that children Of the
first families must never put their el-
bows on the tableT' "Oh, WE'LL" said
Arthur. that doesn't hit me for my
fathers been married twice, and be-
long to the second family"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Taking Things.

ct, always take things as they
come," said the pickpocket as he dex-
terously relieved the man ahead of
him of watch and purse.
fAnd take men as I find them,"
added the policeman, clutching him
gently but firmly by the arm.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

quantity of acrid matter in the
joints and muscles. Some peo-
pie are almost helpless from the
first, while others have occa-
siona1 spells or are uncomforta-
bic, restless, nervous and half
sick all the time from the
nagging aches and pains. Rheu-
matism is a disagreeable COM
panion even in its mi1dest form.
It grows worse as we grow older,
and frequently stifens the joints,
draws the muscles out of shape
and breaks down the nervous
system. A disease that origin
ates in the blood, as Rheumatism
does, cannot be cured with ex-
IT, L.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Apples with Cream.

Peel, core and quarter six large tart
apples; boil in a rich sugar syrup till
tender. but not broken. Place in a
glass dish, boil the syrup a little long
er, and then pour over the apples.
When cold cover with a thin layer Of
red currant jelly, and over all pour a
thick layer of whipped cream sweet
ened with sugar.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Himself to Blame.

"Didn't you once say that your wife
was the making of your"
"Only once" replied Mr.. Meekton.
"Henrietta heard it and said it was
very unkind and unjust to blame her
in that Manner
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

DO you believe that the American
people like to be humbugged?" mo,
sir." answered the sturdy patriot.
but when they find anyone smart
enough to do it they can't help takin'
on their hats to him."-Wsshington
Star
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Egyptian .Maxims.

An Egyptian papyrus which dates
back to about 1000 B. G. has the fol-
lowing injunctions: s'Calumnies
should never be repeated" "Guard
thy speech before all things, for .
mans ruin lies in his tongue" The
wise men of the race early learned good
sense.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
; Peruna Almanac for 1904
Assyrian Records.

Layard in his History of Nineveh"
mentions that the national records of
the Assyrian empire Were written on
bricks in characters SO minute as to be
scarcely legible without the aid of q
microscope and that, in fact, variety
of this instrument was found among
the excavations.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
The Modern Way.

81 wish to marry your daughter"
said the young man. The old man
was sensible old man.
"Can I support you in the style to
which you have been accusmtomed?"
he asked.-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
1HKuMATIsM IN ELBOWS, WRISTS
AND KNEES.

Last winter had . severe attack Of
Rhaumatism. It started In the right
elbow, and from there to my wrists; the
right wrist was the worse. It became
knee joint was the next place to be at
tackled. It became swollen and OF course
painful. The next point to be affected
was the hip and ankle, which gave me
much trouble. was barely able to get
about for some time. I was under treat
ting no better began 9. 8. s., and after
taking it for some time was entirely
relieved Of the Rheumatism. All swelling
and soreness disappeared. consider
3. 8. s. an excellent remedy for Rheuma-
tism and all troubles having their origin
In the blood.
GRIFFITH KELLY.
&oS Bloomfield Ave.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Ham Toast.

Mix some pounded cold ham with a
beaten egg, season with pepper and
lay on buttered toast; put in the oven
until it gets thoroughly heated. A nice
way of using up small pieces Of ham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

The Rule of Three: "One week from
to-day, Uncle John, viii be a married
man. Yes. in seven short days I will
he initiated into the mysteries of mat
rimony." mo mysteries about 1t, my
boy. It is just the plain. simple rule
of three" "Rule Of three? Eh-what
threeY "Wife, mother-in-law, and
hired girl."-Kansas City Journal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

His Qualification: Senator-This
friend that you want me to get gov.
ernment position for-you can recon-
mend him as a man of good ability and
capable OF filing the place, suppose?
Constituent-Why,n no, Senator, can't
do that. It's because he can't make a
living at anything else that 1 want you
to get a government job for him.-Chi.
cago Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Erllptiorls

The only way to get rid
Of piTnples and other erup-
tons is to cleanse the blood,
improve the digestion, stim-
ulate the kidneys, liver and
skin. The medicine to take IS
Hoods 'sSarsaparma
Which has cured thousands.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
The Dahlia.

The dahlia was introduced int Eu-
rope for the value of its bulb as sub
stitute for the Irish rotatee, which it
resembles when baked.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
To Make Dried Reef.

water, six pounds salt, one ounce salt
peter. Cover the meat with this, and
leave it in three weeks, then hang up
to drV.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
Ask Your Druggist for a I
Sufficient Reason.

"What makes Middlerib SO bitter
against Turks2"
''The young man who calls on his
daughter smokes Turkish cigarettes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

knowledge of a good many men con
sists Of things that aren't so.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

Piso's Cure is remedy for coughs, colds
and consumption. Try it. Price 25 cents,
at druggists.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

Elfo Permanently cured. NO nts or nervousness
lilo after first day use ofDr Kline's Great Nerve
1estsrer. Send for Free trial bottle and treatise
DR.. r. 81. Kline, Ltd. 93l Arch St.. PHILADELPHIA Pa
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12

Mothers will nnd MRS. winslow's Soothing
syrup the best remedy to use for their children
The teetning season.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
BaY of ADia Fish.

In the bay of Apia, in Samoa, sur
veying party has discovered 453 dis
tinct specimens of fish.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-01-12
An Odd Chandelier.

An Odd Chandelier.
A chandelier, made of human bones,
adorns the ceiling of church in Seid-
litz, Bohemia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

Governor Van SAINT Of Minnesota was
in New York recently. Soon after his
arrival a former resident OF Minnesota
called at the hotel and was shown
the governors room. He round the
governor sitting In a chair surveying
with a gloomy countenance IA TRUNK
which stood against the wall.
"What Is the matter, GOVERNOR ask
ed the caller
II want 10 get suit Of clC;als out
of that trunk was the answer.
"Well, what's the difficulty lost the
keyT
"No. / have the key all right said
the governor heaying a sigh "I'll tell
you how it u.s. My wife packed that
trunk She expected 20 come with me.
but was prevented AT the last moment
TO my certain knowledge She put ID
enough DO an ,lrge trunks the way @
man would pack them II ! open n
the things wil boil al over the room.
and could never gen half OF tAem
back Now. what l'm WONDERING about
Is whether it would be cheaper to o
ont and buy q new suit of clothes
two additional trunks. Philadelphia
Post
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
TEST FOR BANK CLERKS.
Young Men Seeking Work Required to
Undergo Severe Examination.

London, Feb t9.-When young
man applies to any of the great Brit
ish banking houses for employment
this question is put to him. Has fny
relative OF yours and especially any
ancestor on either side, been convict
Cd of any crime?"
The ques.ioner adds that a true and
free answer is eXpec ed. ami informs
the applicant that his genealogy will
be looked up with care to see if there
is any taint of that sort On it,
If The young man passes muster he
is then obliged 10 submit TO Just such
a series Of measurement under the
Bertlion system as the Scotland Yard
detectives here ana Inspector Nc
Cluskey's men in New York apply to
criminals. and TO have his photograph
} in profile and full face" taken.
I Then he goes to work. the bank be.
p ing reasonably sure Of ca'ching him
if he runs away
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
DALE FOR KANSAS GOVERNOR.
The Wichita Democrat Supported by
His Part of the State.

Topeka, Kas, Feb, 19.-Edward
Hackney, Sumner coun y Democrat
who served in the lower branch Of the
legislature in 1897, says the Demo
Gratis oil Southern and Southwestern
Kapeas are preparing TO support David
N. Dale of Wichita, for governor Mr..
Hackney says that the talk OF draft
ing w A Harris for this nomino ion
VIII amount to nothing as Mr. Harris
win refuse 90 accept the nomination.
Mr. Hackney says the Democrats oi
the Seventh congressional district
win be solid for Mr. Dale for COVER
nor and Claud DuvaI for member of
the Democratic national commi tee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
NEW SHORT STORIES



The late )bn r.. Proctor was one Of
the best story telers in Washington He
went 70 a dinner the night before he
died and told this tale Of bis college
days
The professor in psychology when
was a senior was an erudite uan who
sometimes talked of things so far
above the heads Of his class that mo-
body understood what he was driving
at.
zone day he started ia on some alb
stract proposition and talked for half
or three-quarters Of an hour lie was
away over In the back Of the book.
The entire class was dazed The pro-
fessor rambled on with his proposi.
tions until everybody was so tangled
that nobody was sure of his name.
Finally the professor took out his
watch, gazed al it impresslveiy and
said 'Now. gentlemen, there are ten
minutes remaining of the recitation
hour II anybody wishes TO question
me concerning the subjects have just
treated. | shall Doe glad to answer 90
the best OF my ability
There was a CHASTITY silence No
body knew what be had been talking
about The old professor gazed CON
placently around Finally a student
stuck mp q timorous hand
What is itT asked the professor
pOmpously
Please, professor said the stu
dent, what time Is itY"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

-hurchesEffect Union
At St. Louis Con
terence

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb 19.-Onicial an
'ouncement that the union of Preshy-
Ierian and Cumberland Presbyterian
lhryehes had been effected after the
abors OF the committees representing
be two churches for the past two
avs, was made last night at a ban
.uet rendered the members Of the
'wo committees by the Presbyterian
'ocial Union Of St Louis
The union was not given out but
probably it will be after a joint con-
.erence Of the two committees in
Which win be perfected the verbal
prmation Of the agreement which con
ummates the union. The two com
nittees win hold a Joint conference
nd formally draw up the basis of the
nion.
The Presbyterian church has 1861
ministers. 1922 churches and 1,O24,
I6 communicates in the United
states The Cumberland Presbyter
an church has 1895 white and 45C
olored ministers, 2944 white and 4OC
olored churches and 1S4,493 white
End 1874, 1000 colored communicates
|Vhat disposition TO make Of the col
red contingent has been one Of the
principal questions to be settled by
he joint conference, but It is under
TODD a basis Of agreement has beer
cached The principal Presbyterian
Dot included in the merger are the
Bouthern Presbyterian church with
|30,655 members and the United
Presbyterian church with 1928.
|nembers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
nternnI NisIInnce.

"Helio. Senator lIanna. How are
you feeliugi' asked u western member
Of congress the other day
81 ana feeling all right except "a little
tired and run down" replied the sen
tor.
why don't you 90 away for
week restf'
Il can't. am Ike the chap who was
out one night playing poker ana whcY
be got home the next morning his wiz
noticed stains on his waistcoat slr
asked what they We're. and he said li.
supposed they must be tobacco juice
"But can't you turn your head vheu
you expectorateT she inquired.
Not while sitting in the game WITH
that crowd Of fellows, he replied
Lyre
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
DISTRICT COURT.

A damage suit in which NJ e. Cas-
tanien is the plaintin and the Choo
taw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway com.
pany is the defen liant was flied in the
district court today. The suit involves
lot 10, block 80, Guthrie Proper, and
the plain iff asks for damages in the
amount of $4,000
Two other cases were filed as fol-
lows
j 5. Beyers VS. Thomas Bathgate.
Action is brought for commission Oh
sale. j. S. Gladish is attorney for hte
riaintlff in the cause.
A. Dinenbeck VS.. p. r. Haskell ct al
Suit brought for recovery of real
property and damages in the sum OF
5000 The proper involved is LOT
M. block 80. Guthrie Proper
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
Kentucky Colonel.

Colonel Geo. w. Balm, the no.ed
Kentucky orator, will give one Of his
.reatest lectures here March Sd. This
s the last number Of The Federation
lecture course, This is the first oD-
proximity the club has had TO bring
'his favofi-e speaker TO us. Colonel
balm is speaker Of national fame,
ind perhaps the most popular and
'nagnetic speaker on the American
platform. Colonel Balm was born
nd bred in Old Kentucky" and we'll
ustains the reputation of the silver
pngued" orator
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
KnInhts of PuthIas.

Friday night Feb 18th. Guthrie
Lodge No 2. knights of Pythias, viii
calebra he 10th anniversary Of the
organization of The order An mem
bars and visiting Knights in the city
are cordially invited to help eat sand
wiches. smoke cigars aud have a gen
eral good time. The rank Of knight
viii also be conferred on candidates.
&. l.. Hahn,
X OF r and S.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

IT'S a mistake to imagine that itch
ing piles can't be cured mistake to
suffer a day longer than you can help.
Doans Ointment brings instant relief
and permanent cure. AT any drug
store. 80 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19
(First published in Daily Leader, Feb.
2 1901
Notice.
Notice.

NottGGs
Notice Is Hereby Given, That In per.
suance OF an order OF the Probate
Court of tie County of Logan, ana
Territory cf Oklahoma, made on the
drst day of February, AD.. 1904, in the
matter of the estate Of Lima Weyach.
insane the undersigned. as he guard
ian Of the person and estate Of said in
sane wari, viii sell at private sale, TO
the highest bidder for cash subject
10 Doe confirmation by said probate
Cour ON Tuesday The 23rl day OK
February 1904. at ten o'clock A. NJ,
at the law Office of Buckner and SON
IN the city of Guthrie 10 said County OF
Logan an The right title. interest and
as ate of the said Lima Weyach. in-
sane at the lime Of sale, and all tho
right. title aud interest that the said
estate has. by operation Of law. or
otherwise. acquitted in and to an that
certain lot price or parcel OF land.
situate. lying and being In the County
Of Logan. Territory OF Oklahoma.
bounded and described as follows, and
upon the following terms and condi-
tions. to.wt: The northeast quarter
Of section eleven tlU. IN township
sixteen O6), range one O), east o.
the Indian meridian.
That said land viii be sold for cash.
or part cash with real estate mortgage
on said land for the residue OF the
purchase price. subject 10 the conhr-
motion Of said sale by the Probate
Court OF Logan county, o T.
Dated the first DAY Of February. A.
d., 1904
Harmon e. ArnetS
Guardian Of the person and estate of
Lima Weyach. owner OF said land.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

The Bellemont Short Order and
Lunch rooms are becoming more and
more popular with the people. especi-
ally he travelling public, as the ex-
celIency Of its service become known,
"The hest IS none too good" is our
motto. Try u.s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

some appropriation, the state treas
urer has no account from which he
can pay the certificate of indebted
ness, and as there may be urged the
statute of Limitation it will be neces-
sary to pass special law to enable
The state treasurer to pay if he de-
cides 20 do so.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

Just when there was a lull in senate
proceedings the other day one Of the
senate employees secured newspaper
and comfortably seated himself in the
corner OF the chamber by the desk ~
Acting Assistant Doorkeeper B. ".
Layton, says the Washington Post. To
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

emphasize his comfortable frame OF
mind this employee cooked his feet on
a projection from the senate wall and
was obllvious 10 all the world tin Sen
ator Kean Of New Jersey invaded his
territory
Take your feet uoWn," said he in
good humor. This is not the house I
Representatives"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-19

The late Andrew II. Green. "F0thc
Of Greater New York" disliked lon2
unlntere-tiug speeches AT civic din
ner they bad just listened 70 o famou
westerner.
"a finished speech" said reporter
10 Mr. ireen
Eyes" was the reply, "but until jusl
now / never thought Il would be"