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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13
Fred Overlander and wife

L req OV6flaQO0T ana W116,
former residents of Corvallis who
went to White Salmon some two
years ago, passed through this
city Tuesday, en- route to the
Big Elk country where. they ex-
pect to make their future home.
Mr.. Overlander has been max
ing a study of the apple industry
and expects to devote his atten-
ton along this line in connection
with stock raising.
The roses for which the North
Pacific Coast is so famous are
blooming with almost the free
dom and perfection of early sum-
mer, and the approach of autumn
has added to their coloring. The
Portland Commercial Club has
resumed the decoration Of it's
tables with flowers furnished by
different members, the display
being the subject of much com
ment by Eastern visitors in par
ticular
Last Sundays Telegram had
the following to say of interest
to Corvallis: "'The Isle of Spice
at the Baker was by all odds the
best attraction Of the season to
date. 1t was a neat, attractive
musical play, and one which
pleased all who saw it. The
melodies were tuneful, the prin-
cipals and chorus the best seen
here in long time" The same
performance will be given at the
opera house tonight, and you
will have to hurry if you want
good seats.
Friday evening was a Jolly one
at OAC, the class of '09 enter
tanning the ~ class, and as is
generally the case, the juniors
and sophomores couldn't stay at
home hence were present in
body assistin the entertainment.
A splendid program was render
ed during the evening and the
class and society yells. inter-
mingled with yells for old OAC
echoed and re-echoed through |
the armory. Dainty refresh
ments were served the guests,
and the freshmen truly felt that
they were welcome at OAC.
In order to call particular at
tention of the citizens to the inn
portant points coming before
the Charter Commission we print
the full proceeding of the meet
ing held on Friday night. It is
the earnest desire of those in
terested in the preparation of
this important document to see
our people take an active part in
giving expression to tn Ell r
views so that when it comes be-
fore them for ballot it may be
carried by unanimous vote. 1t
is a matter Of great importance
to every taxpayer and now is
the time to make yourselves ia
with its provisions.
College Students-If looking
for board and rooms try the stu
dents favorite place, the College
View Hotel. S4-92l
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13
A New Attraction.

The call for sheet music has
become so great at Graham u
Wells drug store that they have
secured the services of Mrs. Cros-
no to sing and try any piece of
music which may be selected by
prospective customers. You are
invited to call and hear these
renditions after 2:30 every
afternoon. Mrs. Crosno is a tai
ented pianist and has beauti-
full voice. Drop in and hear the
sweet music. S3tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAi

A. l.. Stevenson was Port
land visitor on Friday.
Miss Alice Randall of Olex,
Gillian county, is visiting at the
Asa Alexander home.
Robert Wilson, who has been
ill for some time, has suffered a
relapse and is quite i'll again.
Townspeople wishing to en-
ploy students please notify the
Y. M. G. A. Apply early in the
week. 54
Dolph Norton, former resi-
dent OF Corvallis, was shaking
hands with old friends on the
street Saturday. Heis travelling
for Portland rubber house.
The Cooper place on Oak
Greek, comprising IS acres, was
sold this week through Jim Lew
is to Mr.. Hewitt of Goldendale,
Washington. The consideration
was $1107.
F. w. Horton, of Augusta,
Michigan, nephew of Robert
Campbell, landed in Corvallis
Friday. He expresses himself as
being highly pleased with the
town and expects to locate here.
Robert Campbell has it in his
head that some three or four
deer are anxiously awaiting his
arrival over in the Alsea country
so on Monday morning he pack
ed up the necessary trappings
and started for tall tim Der. He
knows how to make it warm for
them.
The many friends of Hon. w.
E. Yates will be pleased to learn
that he is rapidly recovering
from the serious illness of the
past week. Our latest report is
that he was able to sit up in the
bed. We shall watch the broth
er with deep interest for he was
always our friend when we called
for help. ~ x w.
w. G. Davis and wife are at
home again after an absence of
about two weeks. They have
been visiting at Portland and Sc
attic. 1t is needless to say that
they had an enjoyable trip for
they are constructed on that
broad principle that life is what
we make it hence they make it
happy in their intercourse with
their many friends.
Miss F. Twombly returned the;
last of the week from Portland,
after looking over nearly all the
pretty things in the city in the
line of headwear, making lavish
expenditures on the little beau
ties. When the goods were op-
ened the first sale made out of /!
the selections was a $45 hat.
Who says Corvallis ladies don't
know a pretty hat when they see
it, and some poor fellow will
have to dig like the mischief to
pay for it.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13

Philomath, Ore, Sept. %, '0S
A Great Opportunity! Wanted
five men with $4,000 five thous-
and dollars) each or one man
with $4,000 twenty-five thous-
and dollars) to float a big timber
and milling enterprise. For
further particulars inquire Of
Jas. G. Horning, Philomath, Or.
5,..... SO-SS
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13
+ arm anIa
GardenI
JAPANESE INTENSIVE FARMING
The Way the Little Brown Folks Till
Their Small Estates.

: With very few exceptions the whole
of the land under grain of any kind is
absolutely fiat. If it is not so by ma
ture the japanese farmer levels and
banks it up till it is horizontal In the
narrow valleys there are elaborate
series of terraces running up the slope
of the hills till the fields become so
small as to accommodate but double
row of plants. The more typical grain
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13
Buy your coffees and teas at
D. D. BERMAN's S. ,s
LETTER LIST

The following letters remain
uncalled for in the Corvallis
postoffice for the week ending
Oct. 10, '0S: 49,
Miss Vida Ireland, ] D Nc
Cready, Charley Oleman, w I
Patterson, T P Stockton. y
B. w. JOHNSON, P. M.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13

WANTED-Steady work of any
kind by lady; rooming or board
ing house or at clerking pre-
ferred. Address Gazette.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-10-13

JAPANESE CUTTING THE GRAIN.
of the early ripening of the grain, for
from the time 1t is sown till the time
it is reaped it never has spell of dull
weather that lasts more than few
days.
japanese men and women cut their
rows of grain by holding each plants
stalks together in one hand and cut
ting them of with a sharp. bent knife
at the end Of a straight handle foot
or more in length The handful is laid
tidily on the ridge where5it has grown,
and its neighbor is placed beside it
till theE sma1t 5ieid is covered by the
straws. To thrash. the heads are cut
OF the stalks and then pounded with
9. heaEE wooden mallet
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28

So The Paris" remnant sale.
i-21-6t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
BIG TIMBER DEAL
LARGE TRACT IN MINGo SOLD
TO CINCINNATI CAPITALISTS.

Williamson, Jan. sS.--One OF the
most important coal and timber land
deals made since the beginning of tha
financial depression in October last
was concluded at Huntington Satur
day. when b. Randolph Bias. OF vii
hanson. acting for himself and the
Adams heirs, joint owners OF large
boundary OF wild land I'm Niingo
county. sold the whole to c. Crane
Il Co, of Cincinnati. for price APP
proximating $4,000.
The tract In question Is situated
on Pigeon Greek. near the central
section OF Mingo. and Is largely vlr-
gin forest OF poplar and oak. while
at the same time II contains a mum.
Der of valuable SEAMS OF coal.
The deal was closed In the OFFICES
OF a well-known Huntington law
firm, and all the necessary docu-
ments were signed and sealed Sat
urday afternoon.
Crane & Co. viii let contracts at
once looking TO the removal OF the
timber. 1t is intimatei that a short
line railroad will be built Within the
next year or two for the purpose OF
developing the coal on this and ad-
joining tracts already owned by
Crane a. Co.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
TAFT STOCK UP
A FEW POINTS

Cleveland. o.. Jan. 2S.--lt Is ex-
rected that the presidential stock
OF Secretary Taft will be given an
other decided boom tomorrow night,
when he will deliver an address on
the political issues OF the day before
the Tippecanoe club. Republican POI
litical leaders from all over Ohio
VIII gather around the banquet
board to cheer the utterances OF Sec
rotary Taft. and he will be given an
enthusiastic greeting as "ths next
president of the United States"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
CELEBRITIEs AT BALL.

New York. Jan 2S.-Invitations
have been issued to the governors
Of all adjacent states, and to promi-
nent Officers Of the army. navy and
National Guard 20 attend the Old
Guard ball 81 the Waldorf Astoria
hotel tomorrow night From the
number Of acceptances received from
prominent men, Il Is likely that the
ball will be the most magnificent
military affair held in New York ia
many years The affair will be moro
exclusive than heretofore. as Oh.
number Of guests will be limited {,
! 500, whereas as many as 5000
have attended the balls held ir
Madison Square Garden Ia past
years
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
THE TOWN "BOOMER. "

The Graham Weekly News is spe-
cially working for the interests OF
the Bluefield-Graham district.
Send dollar for a years sub.
Scription. It's worth &c.
Let's all boost the game"
w. d. ROBERTS, Editor.
Bluefeld-Graham Chamber OF Com
merce. 1-23-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
EXPOSITION IN OHIO.

Toledo, o., Jan. 2S.--A great ex-
position in Ohio In 1913. TO mark
the centennial of Commodore Per-
rvs memorable victory IN the naval
battle OF PUTIN Bay, I'm 1913. is now
being seriously considered, and pre-
liminary arrangements are already
being made for the festivities.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
MEDAL FOR GOTHAMs MAYOR.

New York. Jan. 28.-.Mayor Nc
Ciellan will be presented with a
gold medal tonight at o dinner at
the University club, by the Societe
des Architects NiplOme, which II
composed Of graduates Of the Ecole
des Beaux Arts Of Paris. The medal
vas struck in France. and IS pre-
ented in recognition Of the mayors
services TO art and architecture by
appointing a city advisory architect
establishing a jury OF awards in
architectural competitions and his
services 10 the municipal art COM
mission
1000 Hats At CSC, a perfect will
derness Of them The Paris
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28
MAYORS OF BLUE
GRASS State MEET

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 2S In or
der to secure better legislation for
The government OF Krnt:rl<y ties
OF the second class, ~ mayors OF
nearly all the municlpalitl of that
rank in the state met here ;olay for
conference.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28

How to Jeat an undertaken. Cough
and Cough ng end in Coffin. Cure the
Cough, stop the Coughing, and let
the undertaken keep HIS Coffin Ry-
dale's Cough Elixir is the best and
surest way OF accomplishing this re-,
suit Best. because 70 contains the
best remedies known 10 aid nature TO
cure a cough surest. because 20 posi-
lively does not contain oplates or
harmful drugs OF any kind Guaran-
ieed under the pure Food and Drug
Law. For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-28

$50 Skirts worth to- $500. must
60, csc. The Paris 1-21-6t
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

Protestants IN the world, as compared with
100000 Catholics and 10.0O0.O0O adherents
OF the Greek and oriental churches.
The new passementeries help out amaz-
ingly IN the scheme Of dress. They are In
expensive when one considers how well thcy
set off an otherwise plain and severe
gown.
Since women Of all ages are again using
nightcaps. muslin embroideries have gained
additional popularity. The narrow edglngs
are gathered into Fittings, with which to
border the cap and the wide flouncings
employed for the strings In lieu of rib
bons.
white muslin embroideries are wonder
fully becoming to elderly women with
gray hair and are rapidly being appre-
ciated by them and used as trimmings for
morning house Jackets and for fancy work
aprons, with lower edges upturned to form
deep pockets.
The matter OF utility is very closely
considered this fall. Women do not like
to waste their money, and 1t is part Of the
shopping gospel of every woman that each
dollar shall do a dollars worth OF buying.
II beauty and utility can be combined, so
much the better, from the shoppers stand
point.
one of the durable shades is Danish blue.
for 1t has the quality of going well with SO
with brown. The brown and blue fall cos
tune is one of the best things OF the aut-
umn. Such tints as cedar and Copenhagen
blue go beautifully In combination with
black and corn yellow.
There may be women to whom the lin
gerte waist is not becoming, particularly
in its much trimmed forms. But the heav-
lest woman can wear the delicate handker-
chief linens and those who have not figure
at all can find refuge in one of the dainty
imported blouses that come soft as a web
to wear over colored Innings.
A novel method of bringing out the
beauty Of allover embroideries is to use
them above dark slips, such as those on
which voiles and other thin goods are
mounted. White embroideries thus used
over black taffeta slips bring out the fash
ionable maybe effect which some women
never abandon, no matter what brilliant
shade may temporarily reign
One of the most remarkable costumes
Of the season was in green and brown.
The material was a heavy brown pongee Of
winter or fan weight, and the trimmings,
embroideries, pipings and flnishings were
in brown embroidered in green. The shoes
were brown; the petticoats green with
brown ongee flounoings, and the parasol
and bag were In black embroidered in
brown and green.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
A Butte Match.

Edward Creighton Largey, a young
millionaire banke Of Butte. and Miss
ursula March Hancock. until recently lead
ing woman of The Land Of Nod" com
pany, were privately married at Salt Lake
City by a justice of the peace July %.
After several weeks in the west they will
go to New York and Europe, on a wedding
trip.
Miss Hancock, who Is known on the stage
as Ursula March, has been with the com
pany for three years. M. Sellers Largsy,
brother OF Creighton, owned the show for
several years until the directors Of the
State Savings bank, OF which Sellers
Largey Is president, suggested that he cut
loose from either the show business OF
the banking business.
Largey Is the younger Of the family Of
Largey m%illionaiTes, children Of Patrick A.
LarEey, who was hot n killed IN his
bank In Butte. In 1895, by a man who had
a fancied grievance. Edward Largey came
into his millions, Of which 10000 was in
cash. q few months ago, and Immediately
used a large portion OF his fortune TO re-
deem the bank which his father had
founded, and which was wrecked b. the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

Marriage among the Hopi, a tribe Of the
Pueblo Indians, is an institution regarding
which those most concerned nave least to
say. When the parents OF a girl find II
expedient for her to get married, they look
up an available man and negotiate with
his parents.
After the matter has been arranged the
principals are notified, the girl goes to the
home Of the bridegroom's parents and
grinds corn for them for three weeks, while
the bridegroom makes a kind OF sash for
the bride. Then one morning at sunrise
they both battle their heads in cold water,
which completes the
There have been Instances OF the BRIDE
groom refusing to so through the perform
anoe, says a writer In Outing. 1t has then
proceeded without him and been accounted
valid, and several weeks later he has
yielded and had his head bathed.
The Navajo ceremony Is much more
elaborate and impressive, but then the
Navajo girls are much nicer. The regular
tariff on a Navajo girl entering the port
Of matrimony for the first time is twelve
horses. On the second occasion the tax is
horses, while subsequent marriages are
free.
This is not purchase money, but is merely
a tribute OF respect to a motheT-in-lsw
and a token OF appreciation of the care
and expense involved In bearing and rear
Ing the lady, a recognition not unworthy
OF consideration by civilized bridegrooms.
On the other hand, and deserving Of great
condemnation, Is that law OF many tribes,
unwritten, but Of much sanctity, that a
man and his mother-in-law shall never
meet after the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Bishop ]. w. Bashford, Of the Methodist
church is back in the United States with
a large fund of information concerning
studying for several years.
Rev. DR.. Charles Flint Allen, who re-
Gently resigned the passionate of the First
congregational church.. in Middletown,
n. Y, has been elected dean of the fac
ulty and professor Of history at Piedmont
college, Demorest, Ga.
Mr., and Mrs. H: w. Hicks of Boston
have just returned from a ten months
trip around the world. They were sent out
by the American Board of Commissioners
for foreign missions (CongregationaD, and
during their trip visited forty-sevcn OF the
lO4 mission stations of the American board,
and Travelled in all 10000 miles.
Rev. Silas McBee, editor of the Church.
man or New York, is at present in Berlin
arranging for German representation at
the International Bible congress to be held
IN Edinburgh in 1910. 1t is probable thar
DR.. Dryander, Emperor Williams favorite
court preacher, and Prof. Adolph Harnack
VIII have charge of the German dele
cation.
Here is an instance of 6 mans hopes
actually going up in smoke. The Rev.
William Berg of Hartford was the man.
He was the leading candidate for the
pastorate Of the Mitineague Congregational
church. One day recently ne offered a
cigar to the deacon Of the church. The
parishioners heard of the minister's de-
Yotion to the weed, and by an oVerwhelm-
ing vote decided to choose a pastor who
did not smoke.
Gifts are being received from all parts
OF the world by the Roman COMMITTEES
which will present to Pope Plus X on the
occasion OF the celebration OF his Jubilee
a great gold cup In the name of the Catho-
lie youth OF the entire world. The presen-
tation will be made on September II and
vac pope Will use the cup on the day
When he Will celebrate a special Jubilee
mass Tor the benefit OF the givers. The
donations for the cup have already reached
the sum OF 5000 lire and for the Jubilee
China alone have contributed more than
5000 lire for the purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
One Mans Ideal Girl.

Not long ago a young man was talking
to his sister and me about the kind of a
girl he would like TO marry. relates
Beatrice Fairfax in the st. Louis Times.
"of course" he said, II would lii her
to be pretty. Every fellow likes to think
of his wife as having a pretty face; but
that is not the most important quality
by a long shot"
What is the most important quality
In this future lady Of your heart and
homer" said /.
"Wholesomeness,' was the prompt ans
wer, She must be wholesome and normal,
both mentally and physically. I want her
to look on life with sane eyes, and not
go flying off into tantrums of nerves and
hysteria on the slightest excuse"
Sometimes the normal people are In
danger OF growing too placid and phIeg-
matte" said his sister.
No, they're not. IL they are Intelligent;
and I want ms wife TO be that. What I
want to feel is that I am coming home at
night to q sympathetie, s~elf-controlled
woman; a woman that a man can confide
In and enjoy thorough eompsnionship with
her"
you are looking for a paragon" said
bis sister. dryly, and when you find her
you probably will not be in the smallest
degree attracted by her"
Yes, ! viii. for 1 am not looking for
a paragon at ADJUST for an everyday,
sweet girl. Above all else. 1 want her TO
be pure-minded."
you men expect women to be angels
and 20 live up 10 a far higher andar
than you do yourselves" / hssarded.
'of course we do, and that's just why
we set them on a pedestal and reverence
them. A man feels as though he were
treading on holy ground when he comes
near a girl whom he knows to be good
and sweet and wholesome, and that Is
why he hates 20 see a gtrl do anything
that is hurtful 10 her fair name"
Men are great admirers Of physical
health in a girl, are they notg" ausried
his sister.
Yes. q man loves to see a girl who is
strong and full OF life and energy. / can
tell you what, II girls only could realize
the fact, Il pays far better 20 spend time
and money on getting a good complexion
than It does TO spend either on buying a
new dress or hat
Pink cheeks for me every time. instead
OF a hat with a collection Of flowers and
feathers and vegetables.
DO o remember the picnic We went
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

Helnze methods ana misfortunes. He pur-
chased the Heinzs stock and placed con-
troll Of the institution with the Largely
family again. He has since been elected q
director,
Queer Swiss Marriage arke
The marriage market Cor fair) which was
held recently at Dcaussines in Belgium has
many counterparts elsewhere, relates Pear
sons Weekly.
In several OF the more remote swiss can
tons, for example, there is held what is
known as the feast Of the garlands. The
manageable maidens assemble at sunset,
sing, dance and make merry. Each wears
a chaplet OF flowers on her forehead and
carries a nosegay tied with bright colored
ribbon in her hands.
II a lad is attracted by a maid he plucks
a flower from her bunch. She pretends
not to notice, but when the merrymaking
breaks up at dawn she will. II she recipro-
Gates his feelings, tie the entire bouquet
by the ribbon to the handle Of the door of
the cabin wherein he resides or alterna-
lively fling 1t through the open easement
OF his bed-chamber.
The famous Tunis marriage mart, OF
which so much has been written, is held
twice a year, in the spring and the autumn.
lno luHlslan Eltls attend IN tnelr nundre0H,
each with her dowry in coin and jewelry
disposed about her person. The golden
girdie OF maidenhood' encircles her waist,
and In 1t is an unsheathed dagger. When
this Is gently removed by a passing gallant
and presently returned It means that a pro-
posal has been made.
A prettier custom prevails among the
ooraen maidens, who at stated intervals
assemble In the market place. In front OF
each Is a lighted lamp, emblem of con-
jugal fidelity. A young man feels attracted
He gently blows upon the flame, extin-
gushing It. The girl relights IT,; it is a
rejection. II she leaves 1t alone the offer
is acceptable.
Even In England these curious markets
are not unknown, although they are not
openly acknowledged as such. One has
been held on st. Martha's Hill, Surrey, on
each recurring Good Friday during some
centuries. And the statute and mop fairs
that are still celebrated in various rural
localities are marriage marts in all but
name.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
succe.sful women Drummers.

Women are becoming more
plentiful every day, and they are success
full, too. says a writer in Leslie's Weekly.
One has but to go to the firms employing
these women OF the grip" to learn that
their sales are as large as, II not larger
than those of the sterner sex. This field
for women is comparatively new, but al
ready so many bright and clever women
have entered into It who have met with
phenomenal success that 1t will not be
long until they will stand equal chances
with the knights" who have for so long
monopoliEed this particularly we'll paying