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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

Apeculiar fact is that 1905 began on
sunday and viii end on Sunday This
will not occur again for one hundred
years. Can you wait that long 20 see itg
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

The girl students Ia a Dakota school
went on strike and the professor
kissed them into subsection. Would
you like TO be a professor?
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

Georgia fathers are declaring in Ia
yor Of elopements, because they are
cheaper than the old way. Probably
more fun, too.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

People who are under the deluson
that our great trust magnates think Of
nothing but money, ought TO see some
OF them at a dog show.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

The Kind hearted iailoT in Cleve,
lond, Ohio, Den Mrs Chadwick oat for
Few hours few days ago. though
he made sure 60 See that sll tbc banks
vew closed lt wes a bank holidsy
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

President Castro wants TO own his
own supreme court as we'll as his own
Congress.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

Instead Of exerting himself 10 such
q degree, that Chicago youth who was
DESTROYS Of ending his liie might have
tried walking down q dark street amy
NIGHT.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

Pesce negotiations have not pro-
crossed sufficiently to warrant the re-
lease OF those war correspondents ia
London and Cheioo.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

What shall we do with the ex-presi-
dents, has at last been answered by
DR. Osler. Ohloioiorm them.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

Judging by its finding ia the Swayne
ease, che Senate Is determined 10 con-
vince the nation shat its uselossness
has not been overostimated Detroit
Free Press.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

What Il the matter with Kansas?
For correct answer, apply to the STAN
dard on Company.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

J. Pierpont Morgan sailed for Europe
just as soon as he got Congress started
for home.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

The boil weevil has been barred from
the United States mails. Wonder IL
he feels like a get.rlch-quick scheme9
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

The manufacture OF presidents il
becoming one Of the largest industries
IN Washington
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

Mr. Roosevelt has been advised that
10 the United States is Roing to turn
itself into a debt-collecting concern, it
will need a larger navy than ever
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-08

In spite OF DR.. Osler's suggestion
that all over 90 years old should be
chloroformed, there is no increased
demand for ohlorolorm reported.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
NO MORE LIGHTNING RODS.

Out Of Favor, Though Still Credited
with Slight Value.
Lightning rods have fallen into deep
disfavor almost every where nova
days, but they are valued least by the
hasty people who once valued them
most. and those who really know the
most about them still credit them with
measurable, though small, amount of
protective power-if properly con-
structed and maintained, as they hard
ly ever are. For those who consider
of lighting worth securing at some ex-
pense in money and good deal Of
care, the weather bureau offers infor-
nation and advice prepared for it by
Professor W. s. Franklin, of Lehigh
University.
The first desideratum is what the
electricians call a "good ground =
that is, close and permanent connec-
ton with large mass of high elec-
trical conductivity, like damp soil or
an extensive system of metallic pipes.
The lightning rod itself should be
wide band a thin-walled tube or wire
cable, rather than a solid wire, for SO
is the coDductivity of a given amount
Of metal largely increased. And Of
extreme Importance is it that the
course of the rod to the ground should
be as short and straight as possible.
II the pathway provided for the
bolt" be devious the impatient mes
senger from-or to-the clouds will
not follow it, no matter how much is
spent for glass or other insulators,
| while II the path be straight the insu-
lators are needless for any charge the
| rod can carry.
| What happens when { ood light
ming rod is put to test is thus described
by a man who went through the expe-
| rience at a mountain hotel In this
State: 'I was standing on the piazza
when the most tremendous shock OF
concussion conceivable took place.
had a sudden sun dazzle In the eyes, 4
| bitter taste in the mouth, violent
singing in the ears, a pungent sui
phurous odor In the nose and severe
headache. Then l learned that the
house had been struck by lightning
that Is to say, that the conductors had
functioned effectively and mad safely
conducted the electricity into the lake
instead Of the discharge falling upor
the hotel and wrecking it New Ycrl
Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
CHAPTER XVI.

It may be imagined with what breath
less interest / listened to Mr.. Mont
gomery's story, for 1t Is almost needless
to remark that In Judith Stokes and her
father recognized the Rev. Mr.. Porter
and his daughter. The events related
could not have occurred very long before
was sent as little child to Taber-
nacle House. But this early connection
of Judith with Mr.. Rodwell was some
what puzxling, for 1 had never seen
him come to the house farther back than
about eighteen months before l left it.
Once, while the narration was proceed
ing, 1 debated within myself whether l
should inform Mr.. Montgomery of the
Identity Of "BilP' Stokes with my late
master; but for various and obvious rea-
sons 1 decided in the negative.
But another was not so reticent. At
the mention Of the red hair and the
strange eyes Of the girl, saw Josiah's
face assume an expression of more live
ly interest, which gradually increased as
the narrator proceeded to describe Mr..
Stokes love Of open air preaching. He
dared not hazard a remark until the
story was ended, as Mr.. Montgomery g
wrath was a thing not to be disregard
ed. But the instant the last words were
spoken, Jusiah burst out:
''I'll forfeit my life, Professor, IL
don't know where to lay my hands upon
him this moment!"
what! Bill Stokes and his daugh-
ter?"
1.-THE very same. Is he a man with
stubby black hair, a large mouth, nose
twisted ON one side, and crooked legs p
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

taker. had not arrived. ! knocked at
Judith's dressing room door. She was
not there. In an instant II darted upon
my mind that l was sold--that they
had boltedl
81 went of to the hotel. My suspi-
cions were verified. They had left, bag
and baggage. Immediately after l had
gone out I went to the station, and
found they had booked for Peterborough;
but there all traces ceased, and from
that time to this I have never heard of
them. It will be warm for them IL ever
l do, for they completely broke me up
after saving them from starvation,
too!
"Mr. RodwellEthat was the swcll's
name-and his friends disappeared at
the same time. Then / discovered that
they were strangers in the town-had
only come down for the shooting season.
The only person who could have given
me any information-the landlord Of the
hotel where they put up-had received
his caution, and pretended to know
nothing.
"But the strangest bit Of the whole.
story is yet to come. This very night,
Just az was going down to the prompt
wing, during the third act Of the play,
I saw q swell talking to Miss Gibson,
In the third entrance. His face struck
me In an instant as being familiar; but
the moment heard his voice all doubts
vanished. It's some years since we met,
and he was not more than two or three
and twenty at the time; but recognized
Mr.. Rodwell In a moment We had a
little private chat together, and he slip
ped q couple Of sovereigns into my hand;
but couldn't get anything out Of him
about the Stokeses. He pretended to
know nothing Of their disappearance that
night, and never to have seen them since,
which 1 know to be lie However, I
feel little curious to know who my
gentleman himself may be, 30 l set
young Jack Brindle, the call boy. to
watch him, and warrant he won't lose
sight Of him."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

A Fine Table Fowl.
For some years the old English game
fowl Of England has been coming to
the front. We see much in print about
the revival of the old English game.
This fowl occupies a foremost place
as table poultry. They are most deli
cate and fine favored fowls, we'll
known fact to those who have feasted
on what we call pit game. In fact, it
is said that they outrank the pleas
ants in delicacy when served on the
table. They grow very fast and are
always plump and ready for the spit
any time after they are six weeks old.
The colors bred are black breasted
reds. brown breasted reds, duckwings,
blue reds, piles, black. white and span
giles. the latter the most popular. AS
shown by the illustration, these fowls
are beautifully built and free from
the long shanks of our standard games.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Profit In Swine.


A young. thrifty, growing hog will
turn grain into money quicker than
any other kind OF farm stock. Every
farmer who has not an extensive range
for his hogs should SOW rye to give
them green winter feed. Rake up ali
the corncobs, burn them, and when in
the form of bright Goals. throw water
on them, thus making charcoal for the
hogs. A little salt may be added Try
to feed young hogs regularly; never
feed late, especially the evening meal.
Watch the hogs closely to see If their
digestion is good. for If they are not
healthy they Will not thrive well. To
get your hogs ready for market they
should be on full feed of corn: but
after they are as fat as they can be
without detraction from their comfort,
put them on the market at once, for
they are unsafe to keep, because hogs
fattened on the corn diet are very ten
der and cannot stand any abuse or dis
ease. The hogs kept for breeding pur-
poses should never be put on corn diet,
but require feed that has more bone
and muscle-producing quality. Keep a
few more good brood sows; they will
prove to be the best investment on
the farm before another year is gone.
Don't waste good corn by feeding it to
hogs in the mud. Your hogs will be
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Draft Cole. on the Far,,.


Grooming is all important The colts
should be well cleaned twice a day.
Before breakfast they should be thor
oughly brushed, the currycomb not be-
ing used too freely, especially in the
summer when the hair is short. After
the days work is done and the team
ster has had his ssupper-the horses
will be dry then-they should receive
their second cleaning. Be sure to re.
move all the sweat and dirt and leave
the horses in shape to take comfort
able nights rest. The names and tails
should be well brushed, and, above
all things, do not cut OF any of the
name or forelock. The name Is some
times cut OF under the collar and
bride and does not look 70 bad when
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Cure for the Dog Evil.

The Rural New Yorker says: The
only cure for the dog evil Is law re-
quiring the owner of one male dog to
pay small sum for metal tag, with
the name and address of the owner
and the date, placing practically pro-
hibitory tax ON additional dogs and
female dogs, making it the duty Of the
proper officers to- kill all dogs not tag-
ged. When dog Is. killed while wor-
rying sheep or other domestic animals
or fowls, the tag would show the own
er and recourse could be. had for dam
ages done. A law something like this
was on the, statute books Of Indiana
several years ago and worked well;
the revenues from that source were
trebled, and the dog population de-
creased two-thir1s, but for some rea.
SON it was repealed. If a. majority
of farmers could be induced to put q
small flock Of sheep on their farms
sentiment would soon be nodded te
back such a law. Now the dog owners
are in the majority and sentimen,
trends the other way. The same com
plaint may be made In most sections
Of the country.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

worth the extra cost of feeding
trough. Try keeping an account with
your hogs; charge them with every
thing they eat and give them credit
for everything they bring in, and you
will be surprised to see how much bet
ter they pay than any other animal on
the farm. All kinds of stock are q
source Of profit on good farm. And
the farmer who thinks he can leave OF
stock growing Is sure to find his mis-
take. The pasture must be utilized
and fertility of the farm maintained.
Agriculture Epitomist.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Pin Eeathera.


Do not expect eggs when the hens
are moulting.
II the fowls be stinted in food they
cannot lay up material for eggs.
Aside from the question of eggs a
warm quarters is great saving Of
feed.
Chickens that are of a marketable
size should be fattened now as soon as
possible.
In having food constantly before
fowls the great risk run Is of having
them too fat.
Ten days after the hens are cooped
up with cockerel the eggs will hatch
true to the mating.
From this on chicks cannot be ex
pected to grow very rapidly unless
particularly well housed and fed.
Kerosene on the roosts prevents lice
ON the fowls. An ounce of kerosene
is worth more than pound Of lice.
The purity of one bird Is not i'm
proved for breeding purposes by being
bred to another of a different breed.
Now is the time to store good lot
of dry earth. None is better than drain
ed and dried peat or muck. and none
win absorb more gas and hQuid
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
soothed to Rest.

The story is told of man whose
wife had arranged an authors even
ing" and persuaded her reluctant hus-
band to remain at home and help her
receive the fifty guests who were asked
to partake Of this intellectual feast.
The first author was dull enough, but
the second was still duller. The rooms
were intolerabiy warm, and on pre-
tense of letting In some cool air, the
unfortunate host escaped to the hall,
where he found the footman comfort
ably asleep on the carved oak settee.
wake upr' he said, sternly, in the
mans ear, wake mp, l say! You must
have been listening at the keyholer'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Chinese Food.

A German epicure comes to the res
cue of the Chinese in regard to their
alleged habit Of eating rotten eggs.
The eggs, he says. are simply pre-
served in lime until they get a con-
sistency like that Of hard butter, and
they taste somewhat like lobster. He
declares them one of the choicest deli
cacies he has ever eaten. He thinks
there are no better cooks In the world
than the Chinese. When he went to
live among them his friends predicted
he would starve, but he had good
time, and gained weight-more than
he wanted to.-New York Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

They have full, plump breasts and
longer bodies than our exhibition
games. In fact, they are the same as
our pit games. only they are bred to
exhibition form and color and not for
the pit.-Country Gentleman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Kitchener,s way.

One Of the London dailies tells the
following Characteristic story of Lord
Kitchener. "On one occasion the Gov
ernor of Natal wired to the Com
My ministers and
myself consider we should be youch-
safed further news This was Kitch-
cners reply: I do not agree with
either you or your ministers.-K-"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
To Prevent Smut I'm Wheat.

To Prevent Smut In Wheat
Wheat should not be sowed without
being first treated If it has any indica-
tions Of having been exposed to smut.
The trouble can be obviated by dip
ping the seed wheat In solution that
is sure to prove effective. Smut is car
ried over from year to year on the
seed wheat The mode of treatment
is as follows: Dissolve one pound of
copper sulphate in twenty-four gal
Ions of water. Soak the seed in this
solution for twelve hours, after which
it should be drained of. Then the
seed should be soaked for ten minutes
In lime water made by siaking one
pound of lime in ten gallons of water.
The seed should then be dried as; soon
as possible. Care should then be taken
that the seed wheat is not eaten by
chickens or other stock, as the sulphate
Is deadly poison. 1t is the expert
ence of farmers that land that bore
smutty wheat the previous year will
not bear smutty wheat il the seed is
properly treated, the smut spores in the
ground having been all killed by the
cold weather.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

plenty Of light and permits egress to
yards outside. While this barn is only
ten feet at the side. it gives ample
storage for hay and large amount Of
room without any waste space. The
cost will not exceed $780,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

Whitewash may often be applied to
fruit trees, especially apple trees, to
good advantage. For this purpose the
brine may be slaked in the usual man.
ner with cold water. though hot water
is preferable for that purpose. By add
ing some skimmilk to the wash it can
be made to adhere better to the bark.
To make 1t adhere still better, some
people add thin solution of glue to
the wash. This whitewash should be
of such a consistency as to be easily
applied with spray pump. and the
application should be made in the
spring. 1t aids in keeping off fungous
diseases and insect pests.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

the harness Is on, but suppose buyer
comes to look at the colts on the hal
ter, what do they look like beside
those with full names breeders Ca
zette. ~
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

Practical Sheep Barn.
The plan shown is intended for a
sheep barn, although it would answer
equally well for cattle. and il arranged
in such a manner that hay is stored
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

over the pens at the sides, and this
space is filled directly from a wagon
driven through the center alley.
The space at each side Of the alley
is divided up into separate pens by
the feed racks and each pen has sep
arate window and door. This gives
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
How to Revive Meadows.

Where meadows show indications of
failing, give an application of manure
this winter. leaving it on the surface
In the spring apply fifty pounds Of
nitrate Of soda. 100 pounds of sulphate
of potash and 200 pounds Of acidulated
phosphate rock. This should be done
In April, the bare places to be seeded
with seeds Of variety of grasses.
Keep the cattle off until the grass
makes considerable growth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
TO SEE SOLAR ECLIPSE.
arrangements Made by the NaraI
Observatory.

Washington March 23.-Rear Admiral Colby NJ.
Chester. superintendent OF the Naval Observatory,
has completed arrangements for the observa ton
of the total solar eclipse of August % and so of
this year, affair of great Importance to
tronomers. and the details of his plans have just
been made pubic. Congress appropriated 5000 for
this purpose. and the naval party will be sent out
tie Columbia and the Caesar 10 establish three
stations One will be the central line Of the
eclipse, possibly on one Of the islands of the
Coumbretes group, off the east coast OF Spain;
fifteen miles within the edge of the
shadow path. probably near Valencia, Spain. and
one near the central line close to the railroad
from Tunis to Algiers. in Africa. Exact locations
cannot be finally settled until local conditions
personally examined and for this purpose the
petition will consist of Rear Admiral Chester, In
charge; about seven men of the staff of the Naval
Observatory; l. f. Jewell, of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity: DR. 5. A Mitchell, OF Columbia University,
and DR.. n. f. Gilbert, Of Dartmouth College.
Professor F. II. Bigelow, of the United States
Weather Bureau. will accompany the expedition,
in charge of meteorological work
In this eclipse the moons shadow will strike the
earth at sunrise the south end of Lake Win
nepeg Manitoba, and sweep eastward through the
British possessions Labrador and enter the
entrance OF the Strait Of Belle Isle. After leaving
the American coast no land will be met by the
where the middle OF the shadow will cross
the coast line one hundred miles vest ss of
leaving Madrid about forty miles and Va
edge outside of the shadow Crossing the Medi-
terranean. the shadow will strike Africa midway
between Agiers and Tunis. and cross the desert
into Egypt leaving the earth in Central Arabia.
Points to be especially observed by astronomers
are the relative position of the and moon at
eclipse the search for ntra-M ercural planets the
corona spectrum work photometry and shadow
bends and of secondary importance are poariscoptc
work and meteorology.
Besides this American naval expedition. Canada
expects TO station observers in Labrador; the Ind
ana State University will send body to Spain:
the German government will have party on the
Coumbretes Islands, and English parties Will be In
Matorcs and the mainland of SPAIN The Lick
Observatory will send parties TO Labrador Spain
ard Egypt and Russia will send out two parties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

ness is said be due tt the error of physician.
who ordered the application of hot poultces TO her
inharned eyes when sha six months old. there
by destroying the optic nerve. The affection did
not however prevent her from enjoying the pleas
of childhood, and she says that she couldi
In after life she able TO overcome the handl-
cap of her missing sense TO an astonishing degree,
her other senses developing the acutepess custom
airy in such She judges people by their
voices. and her conclusions are said TO be renarka
bly, accurate. Asked by q friend what she thought
a who, sat beside her at a hotel table, she
replied quickly He is a deep vile bad man" And
her opinion proved to be correct Il don't want to
know that personals voice jars on me-, she VIII
often say. or That is a kind mani like his
voice, and her friends have come TO depend great
ly on her judgment of character.
She is extremely sensitive to drscords. ana ialse
notes jar her so that they Waken her from steep
This popularity once turned to account by 4
who wanted TO secure an interview with her,
and who was told that she asleep and could not
she staying at d hotel he simply stroied up
and down the corridor singing hymn horribly out
of tune. The poetess awoke at once and the inter
view was granted.
The blind hymn writer is the author of fully three
thousand HYMNS and poems, some of the best
known being Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Saved
by Grace" blessed Assurance Rescue the Per
ishng." Il Am Thine oh Lord Just Word
for Jesus and Jesus. Keep Me Near the Cross
her verses complete in her mind before committing
them TO paper
entyve topics and asked her to write verses based
on them. She composed every OF the hymns
before line of any of them was placed on paper
Safe IN the Arms of Jesus which is of her
most popular hymns written in fifteen minutes.
Mrs. Van Alstyne was educated at the Institute
for the Blind, in NewYork. and taught there for
Van Alstyre blind teacher in TIE school.
and they had child. who died at early
Mr. Van Alstyne died in 1892
Fanny CrosbY's hymns have been translated into
foreign languages.