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The Washington times., 1908-07-30
German Savings Banks

NJ. D. H.-There are over 10 10000 de-
positors In the various savings banks
Of Germany. The deposits OF most OF
these banks are guaranteed by the mu-
inequalities In which they are situated.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
81 G. a. MRddiman & Co.S-616 I2thsnE.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
Fancy Lemons. 12c per d.

Pound Cake. 125kc; Fancy Mixed cakes.
I0c: sc Milk Chocolate. I7J5c Ginger
Snaps. &c J. 7. D. Pyles' stores.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
Appointment As Letter Carrier.

G. II. N.-The loss OF an eye will pre-
vent your appointment as a letter
carrier
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
ANSWERS to Questions Asked
BY Many Readers of The Times

Atten 1aace at Jamestown
W. K. M.-The total attendance al
the jamestown Exposition was 1850 900
OF which 10000 we're paid.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30

Wiring a cloth from vinegar and wrap
II several thicknesses arOuEd cheese 10
keep Il from molding or drying
Add half q teacUpful Of salt 10 two
quarts of water, or in that proportion,
10 the lower compartment OF q double
boiler, less time will be required 10
cook the contents Of the lower one
To clean painted walls dissolve two
ounces Of borax IN two quarts OF water
and add one tablespoonful Of ammonia.
Use half this quantity 10 each bucket
OF water; do not use soap. Wash a
small amount of the paint at a time,
and rub dry with a clean cloth.
A small button Of garlic in quart Of
vinegar will give It q mysterious, de-
ficf,,I:s favor, and fl viii immensely
improve salads or anything in VII. ch IL
is used
Knives which have ivory handles
which have become darkened should
have the handles rubbed with half a
lemon which has been dipped in salt
After treating them thus wash in warm
water.
Use half rye and half wheat bread;
rub over rug the same as scrubbing, and
when through sweep thoroughly The
rug viii be Ike new
The Washington times., 1908-07-30

Wiring a cloth from vinegar and wrap
II several thicknesses arOuEd cheese 10
keep Il from molding or drying
The Washington times., 1908-07-30

"Plain. simple food: no fluids taken at
meals, except the morning cup Of coffee
or chocolate; fresh air-lOts of IL; quiet,
restful sleep, earned by Out-Of-dOOT eX-
ercise; soap and water and n cheerful
heart-thats the summing up IN my
guide TO beauty" Mrs. Langtry, the
actress, who has the most beautiful
complexion in the world, informed an
interviewer a short time ago
Thin arms are often helped by being
washed twice a day with q thick lather
Of soap, rinsed well. dried thoroughly,
and then rubbed vigorously This treat
ment Will bring the pores into action
and induce a healthy condition. At
nights q good cream may be rubbed in.
IL will often be found that face
pimples are caused by too coarse soap
that has not been thoroughly rinsed on,
or has removed too much of the natural
oil Of the skin. Change your soap until
You hnd one that agrees with your
skin.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
Never Went in Water.

I saw one young woman clad in a
prfncesse costume Of golden-brown silk.
The skirt was very short, barely reach
ing the knees; the bodice fitted perfect
ly and showed a V-shaped Dit OF the
throat With this were worn brown
silk stockings and brown, suede shoes
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
Secretary Mctcnlrs nes,snation
lsnrIngfield Rennhlican.l


 Secretary Metealf's resignation head of the navy department me chiefly that the number of secretai of the navy President Roosevelt !, have had in about seven years Is Instead of five. Since MT. Roose, took office In September, 1901. Mes Long, Moody Morton. Bonaparte Metcalf have held tho naval portfo Mr. Newberry will now complete list. The changes have been rapid ; have averaged almost one year. asnlnch as the fleet and the bureau ganiza ton have been under 'conslde bic public criticism the past year two, one cannot avoid tho lnfere that such frequent changes in the h of the department are not consist with the strongest and most efIici administration. Tho department become to an extreme degree a ' station for politicians en route.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

with all the foreign nations combined,
 The greatest of her political acts was the coup q etat of 1898, In this she showed her power, combining craftIness and courage, She stopped to the role of rcrormer that she might conquer, and when she had perfected the disguise she slaughtered the Tee formers and incaTcerated the emperor in whose name she acted, keeping him a prisoner for nearly two years, Fol- lowing this she championod the Boxer war, which proved to be the greatest stain upon the empire that it has had under the Manchus, She was re- garded by tho progressive, educated abroad, as Chinas greatest enemy be- cause she was the greatest obstacle to advancement It was pointed out by some of the most enlightened Chin csc that sho could by no possibility have any conception of the real sig nitiCance of a constitution in China the idea of which was ridiculcd al ways by her most advanced minister, Chang Chi Tung, who did not believe In her apparent determination to give constitution to the country. She managed the empire without modern advisers and SO far as the repose of her people went, managed it well, for she put down three rebellons. It has been said of her that she was a more able ruler than any man who ever sat upon the Dragon throne.
 The whole nation is now thrown into mourning the rites attending which are of stringent character. For a hundred days the court and people of rank wear white, trimmed with a white fur, this being the color in China. For the same period the men abstain from shaving, while the women lay aside their ornamental head dress. After this first term the garments assume a black or dark hue for the following twelve months. During this period no bethrothal takes place amongst the better classes while for the others the corresponding term is limited to hundred days All en- tortainments and public rcioicings are strictly suspended for one year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
WAS BURIED ALIVE
Florence Gibson, Who Stood the Ordeal of Nine Days Un-
 der Ground.
"NEVER AGAIN." SHE SAYS
The Affair Makes Her Shivcr to Look Back Upon It, Now It Is
 Over.

Here is the story of a girl who was actually buried alive nine days five feet below the surface of the ground. That the gruesome appeals as strongly to the American people as the bull-fight to the Spanish never was more truly borne out for 1000 people gathered at a summer resort, Cedar Point near San dusky Ohio, in September. to witness the hypnotic exhibition of a Hndoo mystic, and the burial alive of pret- ty young Washington, D. C., girl who subjected herself to the ordeal The biting need of money was the motif of Florence Gibson, says Human Life. The large reward held out by the Hin- du would bring many of the comforts Miss Gihson's mother needed, so she determined to take the risk, On q platform in the presence of thousands of people at the little summer resort, she was placed into a hypnotic state by the Mystic, Out in a grave dug in the sands of Cedar Point Beach, Lake Erie, they carried her, the mob of curious eyed, following. A heavy box built over her. and with long screws fastened in place There were no tun- nes, or any way out asserted the grave digsers. engaged by the under taker A board shaft six inches in diameter was placed over Miss Gibson's face and led up to the top of the grave. Five feet of dirt was thrown upon the coffin An electric light was arranged over the girls face so that all the motley crowd could walk by and sec that she was actually In the coffin
 The Sandusky Humane society pro- tested but of no avail 'There Is no law to cover the case" said the judge
 For nine days the girl remained be- meath the damp sail Then the Hindu ordered the grave dug out and the cof- 1 fin brought to the stage in the Cedar Point theater, In the presence of an 1 immense throng the lid was removed and at the sight of tho gruesome spec ] tnclo the audience was awe stricken and held ifs breath In suspense, To all 1 appearances the girl was dead. her face was ashen and her lips were blue, but true to his promise. the Hindu, with q few mystic gestures and nut tcrings of unntclllgible words, brought the girl back to life Her form was seen to move uerceptibly and with the aid of the Hindu's hand she arose and stood on her feet, opening her eyes and Iglancing around in q startled manner, < cxclaimlng Where, Oh. where am T?"
 She was so weak that she tainted but was revived by the application of cold water. T am thirsty" she said, and after copions dranght of water, talk cd freely. and walked about tho stage with tho aid of the hypnotist
 A number of physlcianN examined hcr at a hotel directly afterward, and
 found, aside from a slight weakness. she was in perfect health
 "I cannot realize that havc been
 asleep for more than week" said Miss Gibson, and horrors! Just think of lt buried lilsc the dead It doesn't seem possible had one dream. just one and l thought I was goiug down, down, never tn ston should never like to try tho experience again II makes mo shivor to think of it."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
ALLLGATORS' WORTH
Every Part of Them Is Valu' able, Says a Man of
 Science.
EVEN TO THE LAST TOOTH
\ IIa!G-Grown Specimen Worth Far More Than tho Largest
 Steer.

The man of science has been studying the alligator and has dls- covered that every part Is of some value. half-grown specimen Is worth far more in money than the largest steer that was eyer separated into articles of commerce. even in Chicago abattoir. Take the teeth for Instance. They are of such fine ivory that they can be made into watch charms and other iewelry, for they have much brighter lustcr and arc as rich in tint as the best tusks that ever came out of an African ele- plants head. The teeth alone are worth from two to four dollars pound, according to size, Every square inch of the hide makes a cov- erug which is far more durable and has a more attractive finish than most feathers, AS the reptile has what might be called an armourcd skin, considerable of which is covered with hard scales, an alligator trunk chal- lerges the most reckless baggage smasher to do his worst provided the boA within 1t is of good hard wood. But the trunk is only one of hundreds of things which the ingenious artisan makes wholly or partly from this Gep.2en of the south Why enough of them would supply the material for a modern outdtting shop Whh q few toilet sets added Your pocket book m;o have come from an alugator's sl.lt The purse you dangle Tn youf hand was once his claw. Ha finishes and furnishes the travelling compnn- ion, except tho brush. comb. soap and tooth powder. All kinde of travellers bags come from his hiie Even au- tgmubilo outfits are uartiY made of t where the tourist is willing tp pay tha price, The outside of tha alligat tor rll dressed and tanned goes on the floor of the b1Ud0ir, or studio ? place of the Royal Bengal rug lt has be- ecmo the fad to hang the reptile 'polts' on tha polished oak walls of i tho dlqiug room and to ornament 1t with the claws Your umbrella ar cane ig placed in tho fore legs of the stuffed auieator S.1ndme upright in tue hallway hn makes an excellent umbrella holder on the table of tho smoking room hc holds the tray where 1 you knock tho ashes of yonr after- ] dinner cigar whon reading tho hook
 whose covers were once q part of m
 allirator Tho Indians of the qouth-
 crn swamus formerly caught alliga-
 tors not only for their teeth and hide
 but for their meats Parts of the
 flesh arc white and tender Two
 freshly la1 allleator aees will make
 n pnlatahle Hn omelot az was ever
 carrlbuted by tho choicest Iarhorn
 or Plymouth Eoch-Tcehnica World
 Mnra2nc,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
THE EDITORS BIG STICK.
More "Q's,' Asterisks and Exclama- tlons Needed, says Editor Roosevelt.

The buriest place in town yesterday was the composing room of The Outlook, where Theodore Roosevelt Is to serve as special contributing editor after he quits the presidency, says the New York World.
 Hey, Bill, said the foreman to his assistant. as he lifted his nose from the dusty box in which the capital let ters are kept.
 Whats the matter now?" asked the assistant as he tossed stereo- type cut of he Dove of Peace out of the back window and kicked a God Bless our Home" motto under thel desk
 "T'he NJ caps; where are the M caps?" cried the foreman, in accents wild. How can we spell Malefactor with only four Nj caps in the shop 2"
 We're shy on --- and and
 and [ and ? ?, too" shouted tho sub" in terror as he bal anred himself on his head and squint- ed under the cases.
 No double crosses neither hoarse- ly yelled the galle%-boy
 Where ia that shorter and uglier w1rd?" cxcitcdly inquired tde fore man. q saw it in the box year or so ago, all set up and ready for action. We'll need three bushels o' them. In all styles of type including italics and Roman capitals"
 Help! shrieked tho assistant, leap ing In frenzy from case to case. "We got but three T caps. The rest are lit- tie tifs, to spcl 1t with.
 T can see our finish if the special contributor hits the snop with that layout on our hands" remarked tho foreman darting to ihc phone. He called up a type foundry and gave tho following order;
 Ton thonean1 capital l's to spell T am Tt'' with
 Three hundred pounds of oxciama- tion points
 Ton quarts of dashes and astersks,
 Twcnty-thgco crates of shorter and uglier words, one half in caps one quarter in italics, the rest assorted
 Five hundred stock cuts such as are used by patent medicine men and ven dors of firearms.
 Onc of tho competitors then nailed to the wall tho now motto; .s...,, ,..,.,...., : HE HATH SAID IN HIS HEART |; : ALL. MEN ARE --LIARS {; (RJT MED .,,,,.,. '.'.'.'.'.'' ''.''
 "rhat will make the Special Cou- tributor feel at home" he said
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
An Ideal Fire Fighter.
tAnsonla Seutinel.l


 New Haven Is to have a gasoline fire engine to replace steamer. This Is an Indication of revolution in tho way of fire fighting Small gasoline enGnes, such as arc used In automo- piles, will do awny wIth clumsy steam ors and will at the same time do away with the lumborlng coal wagon that always had Co accompany the stoameJ. whenever lt was called out That Is the gasoline engine win give the re- quisite power, develop lt on the instant and save the cost of maintaining the two or three extra horses necessary to haul the coal wagon, Moreover lt wIl not be long before the same gaso line engine that squirts the water win propcl the engine Co and from the fro, thus saving the maintenance of stlll more horses. Indeed, this may be done already for nll we know. The step aEoll ls only a short one anyway, for as the gasoline engine Is already used both for fire lighting and for the means of propulsion, the combining of tho two will be but matter of compara tive inslgniiiaanco from a mrchanicaI viewpoint, ana Wei tremendously i'm portaat 70 municipalities that arc seeking to have up to.date fire appar atns at minimum cost lt seems proba ble also that the gasoline engine is de- signed 70 solve the fife lghtug prob lens of the future in small cities, such as have hacn hnmItrel hclnrc by lack ot means for thn permanent sup port ot horses md ircmcn
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Chang Chung since tho assassination of Little Pete" the unofficial mayor of Sun Francisco's Chinatown, dlo, there recently from pnoumona Ha was ono of tho woalthicst oricntals on the Pacific coast and was head of the San Nup Tong
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

The Calcutta constable or "parawal loh as he ia called has m apparatus attached 10 he shoulders to supper, an umbrella over hs head.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-08-11

Ruby Morris, the S-year-old
daughter of J. G. Morris, had
the misfortuneto fall from a tree,
Sunday, and broke her arm. DR..
Pernot attended the case and the
little sufferer is doing well.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-08-11

GOATS-Any person wanting to
buy or take care of some fne goats
while they eat up their brush may
phone or call upon VIM. IL. Savage,
Corvallis, Oregon. 26tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-08-11

! Az 100 y SooAS 80,
started Friday morning for Cas-
cadia for ten days outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Watkins
of Portland were in Corvallis,
Thursday, en- route to the ]. c.
Walker home near Philomath,
where they will spend a ten days
! vacation.
| Whiteside & Cooper have sold
! their grocery store to D. D. Ber-
man, who has assumed control.
The plans OF the retiring mem
bers are not yet definitely ar
ranged.
Mrs. Ann Smith is to begin
Immediately the erection of a
handsome residence on her lots
on Sixth and Washington streets.
1t is said the structure is to be
very fine one, costing in the
neighborhood of $4,000.
Ed Kiger has gone to Alsea
on business trip. His daugh-
ter, Miss Rachel, who is well
known here where she formerly
resided, is in very precarious
condition, in Portland, as a re-
suit ofan attack of typhoid fever.
There was an enthusiastic
meeting of the W. C. T. U. last
Thursday afternoon, at which
time it was decided to serve
lunch and warm drinks at the
Reading Room on North Main
street during the All Benton
school fair.
Leder Brothers began yester-
day the task of moving Mrs.
Minerva Kiger's barn to their
lots near the Bodine warehouse. |
They have purchased the struc-
ture. Mrs. Kiger will build
residence on the site.
Mrs. Minerva Kiger has leased
her cottage near the public
school to Mr.. Hopkins and fam t
lily, who are new arrivals from
California. Mr.. Hopkins is
carpenter. They think Oregon i
a much finer place than Califor-
MIA, in which to dwell.
A. Moses and wife left Friday
for the Warm Springs Indian
Agency, where he has govern
ment position. He has been in
the government employ for the
past sixteen years. The children
will stay with their grandparents
during the coming school year.
Rev. D. H. Leech will return
from his vacation tomorrow and
regular morning services will be
resumed in the M. E. church,
beginning next Sunday. Rev.
Leech has had very pleasant
trip and successful hunt. He
and his son, John, succeeded in
capturing seven fine buck deer,
for which they have the hides,
antlers and meat to show.
State Superintendent Acker-
man has returned to Salem, after
4 business visit at OAC. Op-
ions have been secured on land
in the vicinity of the college that
will add about Is acres to the
property of OAC. 1t is expected
hat at the meeting of the board
If regents at Portland, August
18th, orders will be given to buy
;he land on which options have
oeen secured.
Miss Tot Taggart of Portland
vas expected to arrive yesterday
or aweek's visitwith Miss Marie
Jathey Miss Taggart recently
Won free trip to- California by
securing 200 subscribers to the
Pacific Monthly, and is just re-
urning from the beautiful Yo-
semitic Valley, where the win
lers Of the contest were taken
Is guests of this popular maya
;ine.
Chief of Police Wells and FAM
ly and Charles Keeney and fam
ly arrived home Thursday noon
rom delightful outing at Cas-
.adia and upper Soda Springs.
They got a,nice supply of veni- ,,
on, had an abundance of fish, p
nd a fine time generally. Six
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-08-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

~ AAs 40 = OoSSA 40 90 RSNoSN
home today or tomorrow from &
visit at Newport.
Six boys came in on wheels
from Newport, Friday. They
live at Eugene.
Mrs. Jane Denman has arrived
home from a several weeks visit
with Portland friends.
By Frantz of Kings Valley
was among the Saturday busi-
=. ness visitors in Corvallis.
J. E. Farmer of Dallas came
over the last of the week for a
visit with his family in this city.
Lyman Bundy has gone to
Moscow, Idaho, where he will
spend his vacation with his par
ents.
Mrs. Arthur Moore left for In
dependence the last of the week
for an extended visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs. S. L. shedd, who has
been ailing for many months,
is very low, with slight hopes of
recovery.
Five automobiles loaded with
people passed through Corvallis,
Friday, going to Alsea for an
outing.
A. III. Limbocker returned to
Hillsboro last Thursday, having
been in Corvallis on a brief busf-
ness trip. t
The Robinson Cate Co. have
sold six lots on the corner of
Washington and Maple streets to
M. NJ. Long.
Miss Hattie Spencer, who has
been in ill health for long
time; is reported as very low the
past few days.
Workmen began excavating
the last of the week for Alfred
Johnson's new house, work ON
which will begin soon.
Miss Georgia Lowell is to re-
turn today from a visit with
Miss Nora Arrants at the latter's
country home south of town.
Charles Keeney has sold his
interest in the City Transfer Co.
to Clarence Tedrow, who will
take immediate possession.
Roy Bell, the well known Cor
Wallis boy, has assumed charge
of the Fischer ware house at |
Peoria, for the summer.
Mrs. Henry Veatch and little
son of Cottage Grove are guests
of the formers sister, Mrs. Will |
liam Currin, in this city.
Con Gerhard and family re-
turned the last of the week from
a weeks visit at Newport. They
report the weather cold and fog
gy there.
Numerous repairs and inn
provements are being made at
Cauthorn Hall, preparatory to
its opening as college boys
club house.
Mrs. Carroll Cummings and
little son leave the first of this
week from Melrose, Douglas
county, for a two weeks visit
with relatives.
Mrs. Hollenperg and family
and Mrs. D. O. Hout, who have
been campingatSulphur Springs
during the past two weeks, came |
home Saturday. !
Miss Maud Mattley, formerly
a popular teacher in the Corval-
lis public schools, leaves today
for California, where she will
take course at Berkeley.
Bert Lacy, ALI old Corvallis
man who is holding down tim
Der claim in Lincoln county, was
in this city, Thursday, en- route
to Portland for a brief visit.
Grant Elgin and Dick Kiger
returned Friday from "a business
trip to the Rose city. While
there they purchased the equip
m nant for their alactric thantra