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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-07-21


give their visitors a reception
worthy of the occasion.
The H eppner Times complains
that the reports of the damage
resulting from the freshet in that
locality last week were greatly
exaggerated, and says the total
loss in the city will not exceed
$500, while the copious rainfall in
the adjacent territory did more
good than harm.
Using the phonograph as an aid
in running a national campaign,
is new wrinkle, and it will he a
feature this year. An eastern
phonograph firm has secured rec
ords of several of Bryan's efforts
and is endeavoring to persuade
President Roosevelt to contribute
to its collection. However, it is
said that Teddy is not in favor
of the scheme.
At a conference of democratic
leaders from all parts of the
country with W. J. Bryan, it was
decided to leave Roosevelt alone
in the coming campaign. There
IS an old saying to the effect that
'Discretion is the better part of
valor. But. how about that
anti-Roosevelt plank in the Dem
ocratic platform?
Twelve hours after Chicago
minister prayed for the destruc-
ton by fire of a liquor resort,
the building was set on fire and
burned to the ground. Now the
police are hot on the trail of the
prayer-answering individual who
applied The torch, and the minis
ter will be lucky if he escapes
arrest for instigating the crime. ,
An exchange is authority for |
the statement that every en- t
oloyee of the Bank of England
IS required to sign his name in
book on his arrival in the morn ;
ng and, if late, must give the .
'eason therefor. The usual cause -
If tardiness is the fog, and the +,
irst man to arrive late writes il
fog" opposite his name, and
hose who follow write ditto" p
The other day, however, the first j.
ate man gave as his reason wife II
lad twins" and twenty other H
ate members signed ditto" un- IL
erneath. tp
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-07-21
Additional Locals.

}. E. Vinegar, the Monmouth
merchant, was an over-Sundav
visitor in Corvallis.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
LOVE FINDS POVERTY MORE
CONGENIAL THAN WEALTH
Rich Mems Sons in Most Instances Made Of Very Poor Material,
Says Barbara Kent, in Discussing Divorce Evil. p
BY BARBARA KENT.

A LMosT every day in thu week we hear of son wealthy oupe suing
IA for divorce, and wonder what it will all lead to-. Why, W o ask, cam
n = not the rich live as happy and contented as the poor? Surely, they
have a great many luxuries, which should tend to make them the more
happy
We often hear people say that starvation drives W. nut of the window.
1t seems to me that money is a much quicker exterminator of love. -
Lack of ambition n the temptations offered lin a great city for wealthy
seem to be the cause. 1 am prone to blamet III mel Tor the dreadfu~
state of affairs in most of the rich families in the East The possession of
the almighty dollar and the knowledge that there is n o need Ito earn more
is the downfall of many men,. I
The man, having little % interest him ain the business world. seeks other
Ipastimcs. He CANDLES and devotes much time to similar pursuits until he
finds himself too busy to stay at home and probably does lot see his wife
and family more han one a month.
The wife, indignant at the neglect, looks for other companions or per-
haps. if she is sensitive and really loves her husband, breaks down with
nervous prosration. Then com the parents of botha and try to settle matters
They were too busy before to see that such an etrangemcnt should be
avoided.
Sometimes they are successful with reconcliauons, but very seldom. p-
vorce is the result. The scandal is thoroughly aired in courts nd society
until everybody feels disguised an sick at heart, n then finally they sep
arate. each probably 20 look for another victim.
What of he children of sue a union? Is their environment of such a
character as would tend to make then heathyminded men and women?
Alas W all know the result. and non of us know a remedy. Society.
which boasts of money, money and money, and nothing but money, needs men
and women to teach what constitutes a happy married life. Rich men and
women need more aid today in moraltr training than the needy poor. The
former are he ones to be piied. Wealth does not buy love happiness
and, alasl those who have the former do lot seek the latter.
The sons of rich men,, in most instances, are made of very poor material
and the love of money is of morei Importance ito them than the love of a pure,
sweet woman. Let us hope that soon, very soon, these poor rich people viii
come to their sensesa and look for more happy marriages and fewer divorces
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28

~ - OT people love to talk OF the dangers lying in wait for the little
W. country girl who comes to the city in search of a livelihood, but
v how many do you find reaching ot their hands to better the gen
.eal condition Of affairs?
Very few, I think, except among the indefaigable memberso of the Young
.Womens Christian associations, who never seem to grow weary of we'll
doing.
The majority Of proprietresses of boarding houses will not admit girls to
their homes unless the supply of male boarders is scarce. They consider
them, the girls, more Or less of a boil her.
One woman said not long ago that she could not stand to have women
|fusdng around and. always asking for just a little hot water in which to
wash a shirt waist or a couple of han dkerchids.
1t seems that they all like to deplore the voc OF. the girl boarder in the
abstract but they have no sympathy for her troubles close at hand.
Yet there M woman in New York who has started a boarding house for
girls only, and who has net with the wonderful success she observes. Every
room of her home is tastefuly furnished, with excellent carpets and we'll
chosen pictures.
A piano is always att the girls disposal and their sweethearts may ome
and 6 IS they please untl10 o'clock at night, after which guests are excluded
This woman asks but thing of er girls besides their money They
must be refined, This term embodies a great deal. Her girls are all fullof
fun and fond off, amusement Fudge and popcorn parties are among their
favorte amusement And they love to congTegate around the piano and
play and sing to their hearts content.
You see, genuine home comforts are given to these girls and they show
their appreciation by proving worthy of them.
A woman who will do as does the woman o. my story is worthy of a monu-
mnt in the hall of the blessed.
Few know the lear breaking lon illness o. the girl who comes from a
bright home circle into the cherries confines of the average clearinghouse
ballroom. She is usually so situated as to have little opportunity to make
friends unless she cultivates the company Of chance acquaintance
You a read the result o. these chance friendships every night in the
columns of the papers.
Environment mean so much to a girl She wants pretty things about
her She loves to feel sure of the affection of those near her. and, above
all he needs a confdant.
1t is a pity that there are not ore women like she of my story
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
VALUE OF POKER HANDS.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
Kindly name the strongest hands at
poker in the order of their value,
X. I. r.
ID Royal straight fiush-ace, king,
queen, jack and ten of same suit. (2)
Straight lusn-1ve cards of same suit
in order. 60 Four of a kind-all aces,
kings, etc. "a Full h~ouse-three of a
kind and one pair; highest is three
aces and two kings, thence down to
3 threes and two deuces; value of trip
let's determine value of hand 90
Flush-any five of same suit; highest
single card determines value. (6)
'Straight-fve sequential cards of any
suit; highest is ace. king, queen, jack
and ten. "a Triplets-three aces,
kings, queens. etc. (S) Two pairs;
highest determines value. (9) One pair;
aces highest.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
e,Ps TRAGEDY IN a FlReHouse.

It is singular that while for several years the subject Of hreproof CON
struction has been under discussion in Newark, and has specially Interested
the fe insurance companies, these companies ave maintained hretrap in
their Salvage Corps building o. Washington street, which a partly de-
stroyed by fire this morning, with the loss of all the horses and much of the
equipment. n SOM valuable records members Of the corpsb barely escap-
ing with their lives A fire hn a building housing fre-hghting apparatus and
the mon to operate 1T is a rarity indeed. Evidently the fire insurance COM
panics relied m tho presence of the hre-fghters % prevent calamity by fire.
and were therefore careless about con obstruction and arrangement. They have
paid heavily for that bunder, which is not likely to be repeated. The pathetic
feature of this disaster is the burning of the splendid horsest the pride o. the
Salvage corps and the admiration of all who have seer them dashng through
the streets in respons to a fire alarm.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28

and, like d selfish opprcssor, robs it of
the ~hard-earned fruits of It's labor.
Perched on some tall summit, in view
of the ocean or of some water course,
he watches every motion of the fish
hawk while on wing. When the latter
rises from the water, with a fish in it's
grasp. forth rushes the eagle in pursuit.
He mounts above the fish hawk and
threatens it by actions well understood,
when the latter, fearing perhaps that
its own life is in danger, drops it's prey.
In an instant the eagle, accurately esti-
mating the rapid descent of the fish,
closes its wings, follows it with the
swiftness of thought, and the next mo-
ment grasps t." Though it is called
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
A BETTER o FOR II SESSIONS.

Probably when the Legislature resunes its session next week it Will be
With a chastened spirit Cross purposes have characterized the doinss at
Trenton this ear, and the motives for the same a be dscerned in the
exigencies of the years politics. The Senate and House have disagreed only
because the Democratic representation in the House is strong enough, united
With the Independent Republican element, to dictate the policy of the cham
Der in certain matters II legislation, as for example. the Martin resolution re-
lating to adjournment The prospect of a indefinite prolongauon of the session
is not, however to anybodys TASTE The members of the Legislature arr paid
$500 for the session., N that includes all expenses. The longer the session the
greater the individual expense. and the more time lost from private business
affairs. Last years long session was a personal sacrifice, and in many cases
a a realh hardship Members who underwent that experience do lot want
ave it repeated. So concessions nay be expected to enable the Legisla-
ture to close up it's business N seasonable time and enable the Governor to
carry out his program of acting on all bills within Ave days after adjourn
nent The common lens plan of doing what can be done in a reasonable
periodo Of Time and leaving the rest to future legislation is the procedure of all
good legislative bodies The essential and practicable in the business of the
Legislature, if attended to- properly will make a fair enough record for adj
journment =
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
SENATE ACTION ON THE ALDRIcH BILL.

The vote of AZ o Is by which the Atdrch financial bill passed the Senate
yesterday showed that there had been n o doubt from the beginning that
the bill would be passed. -Four Republicans we're recorded in opposition,
while a number of Democratic votes we're recorded in its favor. It was a
sheer imposabihy to enact at this session any bill to reform the currency
system, and circumstances made imperative a emergency 1aw to meet such
conditions as prevailed las year. 1t is just Is we'll that Congress at this
time did not attempt to enact an elaborate scheme of currency reform. A
presidential election campaign Is m politics rules the hour, and the neces-
sary inc FOR a careful and exhaustive consideration of a currency bill can
not be had The system to be adopted should be safe and sound and be
adapted to all requirements and just to all interests of the country, and such
a system cannot be evolved out of a few weeks discussion by Congress amid
all the other affairs that press upon its attention.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
az oRaAresr MYAL uMr NJ rne WORLD.

There is nj more criticism Of the sailing qualities of the batteshhs of the
American navy, or of the personnel of the crews The voyage aroun the
continent settled all that and utterly discounted the critics. But as the bat
tiesmps nave not beeni in action with IN enemy to test their powers of resistance
10 ordnance, hostile criticism harps upon the armor belts and the use of the
guns lin a seaway The report by Admiral Evans o the Navy Department in
respect to the armorp protecting the hulls as been tortured into a confirmation
OF the criticism of a sensational magazine writer. whose statements have al
ready been completely refuted by the best expert testimony, and in man re-
spects made ridiculous. As a said by the highest American authority o naval
architecture the ideal batteship has o yet been built All batheships arc
compromises in which speed. arnor protection and battling power have been
considered But despite criticism and the critics, the batIeshfp feet in the
Pacific is the ercatest naval lighting unit in the world, and the worlds cknowl
edges that fact
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
OUR NATIONAL BIRD.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star;
viii you kindly tell me something
about the American eagle. where it is
found and what are its habits?
w. S. P.
Tour national bird is the bald or
white-headed eagle ("Haliaetus Lenco-
cephalus"). which ranges over the
whole of North America. as far south
as Florida and Mexico. In many States
1t Is found at all seasons of the year,
especially in the vicinity of large rivers,
bays, etc, where fish hawks abound,
for, although it occasionally devours
young pigs. lambs and fawns. wild tur-
keys. hares and domestic fowls, its
habitual food consists chiefly of fish
and aquatic birds Audubon says of it's
rather reprehensible methods of feed
ing; n soone does the fish hawk
make its appearance along our Atlantic
shores, or ascend our numerous and
large rivers. than the eagle follows,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
DRINKS MORE ALcoHoLrc THAN BEER or VINE

A wal against alcoholic beverages would only be begun by prohibition
1t would nave to be carried into the drug stores against proprietary medicines
and it would have to be waged against so-caned "soft drinks A British
government analysis IF soft drinks freely sold and used arnong emperance
people in England has developed the fact that nearly all of them contain i
percentage Of alcohol A number of samples showed a much larger percentage
than lager beer and more than caret and champagne. In proprietary mcdL
cnes sold in this country the percentage of alcohol is much higher than IN
Champagne. The intoxcant in drink is aicohol. and it is this that prohibi,
ton makes war upon. But when. the, brewery and dEtnery close IN the
saloon Is abolished, shall tho drug store not be attacked, toe. n the dis
penser Of alcoholic soft drinks be put u of pusiness7
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
N0T AT ALL CHEAP.

"She seemed to be very particular
about those goods she bought re
marked the merchant.
Yes replied the salesman, "she
said she wanted to be sure they were
the real thing; she didn't want any
cheap imitation"
But they were a cheap imitation"
"Oi no: / raised the price. s-Fhila-
delphla Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
ne sTAR,s ..BId EouRn YorE.

In the referendum by The Morning Star IN the question of candidates. for
the "Big Four it is observed that Governor Fort thus far leads all the rest
with Sheriff sommer a good second and William P Martin third, showing an
aertness or the part of the friends of these representatives of the party. As
between the two former Governors. Murphy and Griggs it is notable that
Criggs leads The list is also extending. A study Of the figures suggests
a decided difference of choice by the de Eegates elected in primaries in this
section of the State. The Essex primaries may indeed spring a surprise on
the State convention
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
A REMOTE CONTINGENCY.

"A Chaucer club, eh9" said Mrs. Cab
bic. well, l don't care SO much about
Chaueer."
oh. come OF and join. We never
talk about Chaucer unless every mcm-
Der is present. louisville Courier
Journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
HER ~PREsERyER.

who was that you just bowed to?"
asked Miss Knox.
"Ah!' exclaimed Miss Passay, who
had once been rescued from a watery
grave, she is a man l can never repay.
He is my preserver, my"
"Oh, is he the manufacturer of
that complexion Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
HAVE A LAUGH WITH US
IN JERSEY.

Farmer Pasterlot discussing litera-
ture with the new boarder)-Ther' wuz
one book tibet my son Bill thought a
heap of. when he wuz { hum-all about
swattin' and biffin' an blood.
"One of those swashbuckler romances,
/ presume. Do you recall where the
scene was laid?"
well, l took it t. be a Jersey story,
from tn name of it. Twas called The
Three Muskeeters.' Puck.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
NO EVIDENCE OF n VET.

Moe Rosc-Do you thinl0 the auto
mobile is replacing the horse?
Joe Cose-Well, not entirely, anyway.
| haven't found automobile in my boz
logna as yet.@Browning's Magazine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
ACME OF c~LEyERNEss.

singleton--I suppose your wife is a
clever woman?
Wedderly-You bet she isl Why, she
actually makes me believe that she
knows less than l do.-Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
NOW 1Hs EoRr NoMANA ron oRIonA E

The Philadelphia Record thinks that THE proposal to give Governor Fort
OF New Jersey the second place or the Republican national ticket looks a
good deal like the clever scheme Of Thomas c Plat for getting Theodore
Roosevelt out Of politics by putting him into the vice- presdency." But there
happens to be a marked difference in the inspiration for the two proposals
The idea of the Fort nomination did ct originate with n political Plat in
this State. 1t was suggested by THE NEWARK STAR, and then, like Topsy
II "tust rrowed"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
THE APRIL Fool.

The April fool now looms in range;
You'll find him here and there,
The fool who's led too soon to change
His winter underwear.
Philadelphia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
should KNOW. If ANYBODY.

do you know, young man, that It's
the pace that kills?'
Certainly. I'm a chauffeur
~Browning's Magazine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
FROM STAR

Anonymous communications cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names Of correspondents are not required for
publication. but as a guarantee Of good faith.
Ed
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28

the bald eagle. the bird is not, of
course, bald in the strict sense Of the
word. It's head and neck are plenti-
fully f%eathered, but these feathers are
white and give the appe aranc of bald
Eess-Ed.l
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-28
LONELINESS THE STRANGE
GIRLS PROBLEM in THE CITY
There Are Very Few Temporary Homes to Which They Are Admit
ted, Where Comforts of the Parental ROOf-tree Are Found.
BY ADA LYNN.

~ ~ osT people love to talk of the dangers lying in wait for the little
country girl who comes to the city in search of a livelihood, but
how many do you find reaching out their hands to better the gen
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-08-26
Bryan and Wool .

In his speech at Des Moines the other
day Bryan had something to say about
the Tariff on wool, but just what his
point was had not been made clear
when the engine bell sounded and he
was obliged to hurry back to his car.
But as far he had gone Mr.. Bryan APP
peared to be trying 10 make out that
the farmers of Iowa, and inferentially,
those of the whole country, don't know
beans when the bag is open, and are
easily deluded into apDlauding contrad-
ictory propositions in the same sreech.
That matter is respectfully referred to
the aforesaid farmers. with glance
Novemberward.
But Mr.. Bryan mentioned wool, and
the Tariff thereon. Mr., Bryan's plat
form, adopted bv Mr. Bryan's conven-
ton at Denver. promises ga reduction
of the Trait upon the necessities of
life. THAT means. among other things,
free wool. I" The wool industry in
Iowa is not large, but there 10 big
production of wool in sections of the
country where Mr.. Bryan would like to
get votes.
And what then2 did not " asks the
New York "Times, the census of
sheep show falling off of 1O,ooo,0OO
during the last Democratic administra-
ton and has the poor farmer yet recov-
cred from that massacre of the Innocent
sheep, like that now prepared for him
self to make Bryan holiday Has not
the price of territory, best fine staple,
clean, risen from 80 cents to 60 cents
under Republican administration. and
shall the hands of the clock be turnep
backward? In other words, will the
farmer chip in for Bryan and free wool?
We trow not. Bryan and ruin look alike
to the Western rancher and he would
rather vote for the Old boy himself
Next time Bryan feels like being fac
etious about the Tariff at the expense of
the farmer, whose perception he seems
to think peculiarly dull, he. would
better at least avoid wool. Council
Bluff "Nonpareil,"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-08-26
HAD FRONTAL HEADACHES
EYES BOTHERED ME
DROPPING In MY THROAT

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lVl 332 Bowen Avenue, Chicago, ILL.,,
Chaplain Garfield Circle, writes:
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have all used it off and on for colds and
catarrh, and have given it to all OF my
children with the best of results.
"I found that a cold left me with
catarrh of the head in a very bad form.
My head was stopped up, l had frontal
headaches, my eyes bothered me, and
there was a nasty dropping in my
throat which nauseated me and made
it impossible many times for me to eat
my breakfast.
GAS soon as I began to use Peruna
found it relieved me, my head soon
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time was rid of catarrh.
"I can, therefore, give my personal
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People who prefer solid to liquid
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lets, which contain the medicinal in-
gradients of Peruna.
Man-a-Iin the Ideal Laxative.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-08-26
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
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