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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
USES or pARAEElnE.
How Mineral oils Have Served to Lesser
Many Kinds of Labor.

How Mineral olls Have served TO Lsssen
Many Kinds of Labor.
There seems no end to the multi
tudious fashions in which mineral oils
come to the aid of man. And yet how
very recently have these uses been
discovered. But a few years have
elapsed since the days when the red
Indians Of North and South America,
the tribes on the shores of the Caspian
and Red Seas, in short, primitive man,
wherever dirty black grease. oozing
through dark mud, smoothed the water
of sluggish streams-brought their
sick, suffering from cutaneous and
rheumatic diseases. to be healed. Ac-
cident and experience had taught
them this value of that floating oil,
but that was all.
The so-called fre-worshipers (at-
tracted by the weird flames which
sometimes played on the mountain
side. kindled by the spontaneous igni-
ton of gases) had indeed erected a
temple at Balxa, where the sacred fire
was fed direct from the soil; but it had
not then occurred to enterprising men
that the oil which fioated on the lake,
and which, when ignited by means of
blazing straw, produced such fairy-like
illumination, could be turned to ac-
count; nor could the widest dreams OF
the earliest oil prospectors on the Cas-
plan or in the United States have con-
eeived the possibility OF commercial
success so amazing as that of the oil
traffic which has been developed with
in the last thirty years. Paraffin has
well nigh supplanted the various oils
and greases previously in use through
out the whole world, even to the re-
motest Hawaiian, Tahitian or Fiji isles,
where the cocoa palm has ever afforded
the purest Of vegetable oil.
Nor as an illuminant alone has the
kindly earth-o1 been turned to use.
It has revealed such precious prop
critics of soothing and healing, such
excellence as lubricating oil for ma
chinery; it has yielded such varied
preparations of vasaline for wounds and
for toilet purposes, that merely to cata-
logue these would be a task. And
now, to all previous services another
is added perhaps the most domestic
of all. Mineral oil offers to be the
ready benefactor of that great body of
women whose lives are embittered by
the ever-recurriDg toll of the wash
rub
1t seems that by the addition of a
very small amount of mineral oil TO
boiling water and soap almost all
manual lobor in clothes washing Is dis
pensed with; for at the end of half an
hour the clothes viii be so clean that
little further is required save to rinse
them out in two or three hot and cold
waters. The smell of paraffine is not
pleasant during the boiling process,
but after the final rinsing no trace OF
1t. it is said, remains, and the clothes
are easier to iron. Henceforth all
temptation TO use deleterious bleach
ing powders must surely be at an end,
for nothing can be cheaper or simpler
In its application than this use oi
mineral oil, which has no Injurious
effect whatever on any animal or vege-
table fiber.-St. James Gazette.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Constipation leads TO a multitude Of
physical troubles. 1t is generally the re
suit of carelessness or indifference to the
simplest rule of health. Eugene Mckay,
of Brantford, Ont, writes:
had for several years been a sufferer
from constipation, had taken great many
different remedies, some of which did me
good for a time, then my trouble came
back worse then ever. / was induced BY
friend. whom BRASRETHs PILLS had
benefitt q, to try them. l did SO, taking
two each night for a week, then one every
night for about six weeks. Since hat
time have not experienced the slightest
difficulty whatever, and my bowels move
regularly every day. | elieve firmly that
for sluggishne of the bowels and bilious
ness BRANDRETH's Pills are far superior
to any othe !.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

The Buffalo Courier tells re-
markable story of remarkable man.
He was well-dressed, large, self-pos-
sessed- evidently a man of the world.
He strolled into a commission house at
the Elk Street Market, where stood a
bushel basket full of eggs. The
stranger looked at them awhile, and
then deliberately stepped into the bas-
ket. The crash that followed brought
cut the proprietor. ''See herel what
In the name of the seven devils are
you doing?" 'fOh, only wanted to
see how it would seem to stand on this
basket of eggs" said the man, calmly.
you'll settle for this before you leave
hare, !" was the reply of the irate mer-
chant. Il haven't any objection" he
said, producing a well-flled wallet,
and paying in full for the damage
Then he strolled out as calmly as he
had strolled in.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
Arctic and Antarctic Icebergs.

1t is not generally known that a
marked difference exists in the form Of
the icebergs Of the two hemispheres.
Those of the Arctic ocean are irregular
in shape, with lofty pinnacles, cloud
capped towers and glittering domes,
whereas the Southern icebergs are fat
topped and solid looking. The former
reach the shore by narrow fords, but
the formation of the latter is more reg
ular. The northern are neither so large
nor so numerous as those met with in
the southern ocean. In 1855 an inn
mense berg was sighted in 42 degrees
south latitude, which drifted about for
several months and was sighted by
many ships. 1t was 800 feet high, sixty
miles long and forty miles wide, and
was in shape like horseshoe. Its two
sides inclosed a sheltered bay meas
uring forty miles across. A
large emigrant ship ran into
this bay and was lost with all
on board. Only about one-ninth of an
iceberg is visible above water. There
are several well authenticated accounts
of icebergs l 200 feet high having been
sighted in the southern ocean. This
would make their total height 1900
feet, or nearly two miles. Science.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
4 cooklNa CLOCK.
The Yankee Nahum In Parvo Invente,
hN a New BEDFORD Man.

The Yankee MuItum In Parvo Invented
BY New Bedford Man.
A New Bedford correspondent: ..The
latest achievement in portable double
action furniture Is the cooking clock,
now on exhibition here.
ut is made of white wood, stained
cherry, and is constructed after the
style OF the old-fashioned grandfather
clock. Here the resemblance ceases,
however, for before one is through in
specting its multiform surprises, one
wonders whether some bright little
automaton will not spring out of con-
cealed drawer or secret receptacle and
offer you a diamond ring and a chrome.
''In the first place the lower part OF
this mighty engine OF domestic econ
omy contains a gasoline stove. which
when in use is pulled out like drawer
from its resting place. Below the stove
Is a receptacle for kitchenware, while
above 1t is china closet containing
four shelves. Above all this is perched
u calendar clock, back of which is at
tached gasoline vapor tank, which is
connected with the stove by a pipe con-
cealed behind the case.
You might suppose that this collec-
tion Of conveniences would have salts
fed its enterprising inventor-but no.
TO the left and fitted securely to one
side Of the case is an Argand burner
supplied with gas generated by the
gasoline vapor tank above mentioned.
When cooking is in progress the wood
work Of the stove clock is protected by
a sheet Of asbestos paper, which is
/ placed back of the stove. When the
stove, china closet. etc, are not in use
they are pushed back into the case. the
/ front OF which is decorated with a hand.
some mirror
I besides this multiplicity of useful
/ combinations the ingenious inventor
/ has found room within the magica
! case for a writing desk and drawer
for writing materials.
What more in the way of condensed
/ comfort can one ask for in one article
OF furniture? With one of these stow,
clocks and a folding bed in a room the
occupant has kitchen, bedroom anC
parlor all in one. ."-Jewelers' Weekly.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
srAnrL1No DISCOVERY

The discovery by the inhabitants OF locality
hitherto unyisiied by the peshlent scourge OF
fSver and ague, that 1t exists in their very
midst is decidedly startling. Such discoveries
are made at every season in every part OF the
Union. Subsequently, when IL is ascert1tne 1,
valuable experience OF some one who has been
benefited and cured. that Hostetter's Stomach
Bittcrs is a thoroughly efficacious eradi atOr
of the malarial poison and means OF fortify-
ing the system against il a feeling OF more
security and tranquility reigns throughout the
whole neighborhOOd. Besides the tebrtIe forms
Of maiariai disease dumb sgue and ague cake
are removed by the potent action of the BIT
ters 10 which science also gives its sanction rs
a remedy for rheumatism dyspepsia, constipa
tion. liver complaint. debility. kidney troubls 8
and all diseases impairing the organs OF di
gestion and assimilation.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
HAMRURG FIGS are a orvstal,zed fr,

cathattic, composed of fruits and Y vegetables
and, being in lozenge form, are handy to carry
with you. They act mildly but surely. and by
their regulating influence overcome the ten,
dency to constipation from any cause. This is
especially true in all cases of sickness OF
car sickness. which is due to a dangerous con
'iiion of the digestive organs, over which
Hamburg Figs'exercise peculiar influence. II
is well known that even If the system is in good
condition at the beginning change in food a d
habits during journey often produce consti.
patton.
Hamburg Figs are therefore recon-
mended to all travellers as being the only
medicine that is certain in action hG ndy To
lave with you, most pleasant and agreeable 70
the taste, and always harmless. Hamburg
Figs are sold at % cents box.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

The later statistics do not improve
the record of some New England States
as to the number of divorces granted
by the courts. In New Hampshire in
1886 there was one divorce for every
S3 marriages In Maine in 1887 512
divorces were granted by the courts.
Doubtless hasty, thoughtless marriages
are to blame for many of these, as al
legged, but probably hasty, thoughtless
words, and unkind and neglectful acts
after marriage are responsible for a
much larger number. = United Presbyte-
TiGu
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Robert J. Burdette recently re-
ceived a notification at Livingston,
Mont, that dead registered letter
awaited his orders at Washington. He
sent the following reply: ''If the let
ter referred to isn't so dead that it is
offensive you might send the remains
to Burlington, Ia, where / will claim
the mummy in about a month"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

broad land is this in which we live dotted
so thickly with thrifty cities. towns and WI
popularity and helpfulness is Dr. Pierce 5
Golden Medical discovery, giving nope and
cheer where there is disease and despair.
wherever there Is humanity there is suffering
wherever there is suffering there IS the best
field for this greatest American Kennedy Con
sumption (which is lungs serofulAl. Yields TO IL
IL effifioy q in the easly stages of the disease
Chronic Nasal Catairh, yields 70 II; Kidney
and Liver diseases. yield TO it, II you want the
best known remedy for all diseases OF the blood
ask for Dr. pierct's Golden Medical Discover
and take no other
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

White Elephant of Siam, Lion of Eng
land, Dragon of China, Cross of Switzer-
land, Banner of Persia, Crescent of Egypt,
Double Eagle of Russis, Star Of Chilli, The
Circle of Japan, Harp OF Erin.
To get these buy a box of the genuine
DR. c. McLANEs CRLEBRATED LIVER
PILLS, price - cents. and mail Us the out
side wrapper with your address, plainly
writtens and 4 cents in stamps. We viii
then mail ou the above list with an ele-
nant package of Geographic and chro-
matte cards.
FLEMING Bros, PIrTsBURG, Pa.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
A wonderfui rood and Medicine.

Known aud used BY yaphysicians all over the
world NeOtt-S Emulsion not only gives
ri sh and strength by virtue OF It's own nutrt-
tious properties. but creates an appetite for
food that builds mp the wasted body. Il have
been using SCOTS Emulsion for several years.
and am pleased with its action. My patients
say il Is pleasant and paiatable. and all grew
Stronger and gain flesh from the use of IL j
use il in all cases of Wasting Diseases, and II Is
specially useful for children when nutrient
uiedicattot. IL needed. - in Marasmus. IT. W.
PIEgCE, MD, Knoxville. Ala
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Let boys be Instructed In all the
designs of nature and they win be I'M
proved in morals, and learn to love ami
mails instead of throwing stones at
them.-OscnT Wide.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Henry Clay. OF Key West. Fla. has a novel
shaped potato. Standing at distance of six
or seven feet one could not tell It from a wild
duck which had been deprived of its body
feathers and to make the delusion more per
feet he had inserted lew tail feathers
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
Tea drinkers viii welcome a

Tea drinkers will welcome a new
competitor in the tea-markets of the
world. A few years ago an English
settler in Natal planted a few acres
there with tea. His first crop, pro-
duced in 1881, amounted to no more
than 500 pounds, but the production
has so increased since then that last
year Natal put upon the market about
100, 900 pounds of tea. The industry is
spreading rapidly, and it seems likely
that before long South Africa will be-
come a serious rival to China and India
in this trnde.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
poprIAR pnFpARATION,

Pure, Potent, POWERFUL Palld People Praise
Progressive People Pure hase Positively
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, Properly
Partaken, Preserve Physical Powers, Produce
Permanent Physical Perfection. Purchase
Provei
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

are reproduced TO this later age, in
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and
Warmers ''rippecanoe"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

A Man to be Envied- Dumley-
Who was that gentleman that touched
his hat so politely to you just now,
HardcashP Hardcash-My tailor. Dunn
ley (with an envious sigh)-Ah, itmust
be a glorious thing to be treated in
thaf Wav bv ones tailor.-Ihe EDoch
The ambitious youth who achieves
a measure of fame never hides his
light under a bushel, but he frequent
ly gets himself into peck of trouble,
Boston Gazette.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Log CABINs can hardl >
be considered handsome
or elegant, but they were
fit ha itstions for the rug.
ced pioneers of America.
Our ances ors were rugged
specimens of noble man.
hood, complete In health,
strength and endurance
Th cir wholesome remedies
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

"A favorite amusement of the Pope
Is said to be that of catching birds in
huge net which has been made es-
pecially for him. After having played
with .ds he sets them at liberty.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
THE LONGEST WORD IN THE DC

il incompetent to communicate the inexpress-
ible satisfaction and incomprehensiblc conse-
nueuct.s resulting from iudicious administra-
zion of DIR. PieTces Favorite Prescription. a
preparation designed especially Tor the speedy
relief and permanent cure OF all Female " eak-
the female sex. The only remedy for women 8
peculiar ills. sold by druggists under positive
guarantee. to give satisfaction. See guarantees
On ygrapus.r OF bottle This guarantee has
been faithfully carried out Tor many years by
the pr0prietors.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
How to Obtain Nice Lawns.

The lawn mower Is a great institution
in many ways. In one respect, like
many other modern inventions, it IS a
valuable device when properly used.
Unfortunately it is generally operated
without any other idea or purpose
than to keep the grass cut short. This
it is expected, viii make soft, velvet
sward; but it doesn't, unless the lawn
can be deluged with water, which Is
not often the case. 1t should be borne
in mind by all persons desiring to haze
a rich full, soft and thicizly set sward,
that if the roots are exposed to the
sun they will be burned, and if not
partially destroyed, produce a thin,
Struggling crop. In order to avoid
this the roots should never be exposed,
but sheltered by the young grass they
produce. The lawn mower should not
be used until the grass has attained a
length of at least four inches, then it
should not be cut more than two inches
in well set grass, leaving at least two
inches to protect the roots. This ap-
plies only to properly graded lawns
and a luxuriant growth. II the soil is
poor and the sward new, a longer
growth should be kept cultivated. A
beautiful, well-kept lawn requires in
telligent treatment to become an orna-
mental adjunct to the family residence.
-HdTTisb1lrq PA. Call
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

In the waste of tissue that precedes consump-
ton in the slight cough at night or morning
il Duiardins is Life Esse nee is taken "a valuable
life may be saved. Don't neglect cough. but
take Life Essence and stop il at once. Price,
: 80 bottle. All druggists.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

A Greek named Dimitrius Antippa lately died
at Constantinople at the age of lis. He knew
Robespierre, and possessed several of his
letters.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
The Very Ingenious I'Ieee of Workmanship
Owned by Boston Gentleman.


The Very Ingenious rIeee of Workmanship
Owned by Boston Gentleman.
A Boston friend of ours has very
ingenious and curious piece of work
manship in the shape of watch dial.
Each minute point is word or part of
a word, invisible to the naked eye, but
discernable with lens.
Commencing with the twelves and
going round, we find,. painted with a
brush, the following quotation from
Shakespeare 'King Lear" Have
more than thou showest. Speak less
than thou knowest. Lend less than
thou owest. Ride more than thou go
est. Learn more than thou trowest.
Set less than thou throwest. Also
the words, 'tF'ait par Justin Rayn1o1zd,
painter. ST. Jipter, Cauton Berne,
Suisse" and the motto, God Save the
Union" The hair stroke of the y
forms the name of the owner. Edward
Huntley. Under the numerals XII and
VI, carved on the dial in a style OF
workmanship known as vermillion en-
craving, are two more names.
Mr. Raymond, the artist who painted
the dial, was engaged ten days, and
was laid up for two weeks from partial
loss of sight. 1t is said to be the only
thing of the kind in the country, and
competent judges pronounce it to be
the best piece of workmanship they
have ever Snen--f Golden Days.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

There is a mountain of coal in Wild Horse
Valley. Wyoming, which has been burning for
thirty years.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

one OF the wonders of Paris is well 3 $50
feet In depth. Hot water rushes out of this
well in stream III feet high.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
ITCHING FILES.

Browns Bronchial TrOches" are
simple ami convenient Tor Bronchial Affections
and Coughs.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

White pine trees have been set out ON Boston
Common.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

The twenty first verse of the seventh chapter
OF Ezra contains ali the letters OF the alphabet
pNceut l.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Swarrns OF Chinese are landing in British
Columbia and stealing acIoss the border into the
United States.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

Prof. Haupt has calculated thnt the
opening OF two diagonal streets In Phil.
adelphia Cs50. 1000 inhabitants) would
reduce the extreme distances by one
mile and a quarter. The annual mum.
Der of passengers carried by the cars
being $4,000, 600, the total saving
would reach about $1s0,0o0 per mile
travelled. Tho passengers would gain
1865 years in time and would save
more than 100000 hcrse power in
motive power.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28
THE FArnEn OF MANY MS.

The value of the annual output of butter in
Ireland is estimated at not less than SsU,uo001O
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

SYMPTOMS Moisture; il te itching and stinging
most night by scratching. IL allowed 70 con
tinue tunOrs form, which often bleed and ulcela
becoming very SwAYNF's OINTMENT stops th,
itching and bleeding, heals liberation, and in many
removes the tumors II is equally eLfcacious 4
curing all Skin Diseases. DR. SWAYNE SON
Pruprieturs Philadelphia SwAYSKs OINTMENT car
be obtained of druggists Sent by mail for 80 Cents
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

J.H FISR, Assayer and Analytical
Chemist, Laboratory, 10I First st., Portland.
Or. Analyses made of all substances.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

"A patented material, said to have
all the properties of lignum VITAE. is
prepared in Leipsic, by M. Stockhardt,
from ordinary soft wood. The wood is
first irnpregnated with oil, then sub
jected to great pressure, causing con.
siderable increase in density.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

NO PEN CAN DO JUSTICE TO THE ESTEEM IN
IN which the CUTICURA REMEDIES are held by
the thousands upon thousands whose lives have
been made happy by the cure of agonizing. hu-
initiating, itching, scaly and pmply diseases of
the skin scalp and blood with less of hair.
CUTICURA tho great Skin Cure, and CUTI-
CURA SOAP, anlexquisite Skin Beautifier, pre-
pared from il, externally and CUTICURA RE-
SOLVENT. the new Blood Purifier, internally
are a positive cure for every form of skin and
blood disease. from pimples to scrofula
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, 50c.:
SOAP 25c.; REsoLvENT 81. Prepared by the
PoTTERDRUG AND CHEMICAL Co.. Boston, Mass
EESend for How to Cure Skin Diseases"
fY Pimples, blackheads, chapped and oily sNEA
GE skin prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. vSa
a. Rheumatism. Kidney Pains and " eak-
NJ 4 ness speedily cured by CUTICuRA ANTI
Wt@PAIN PLASTER. the only pain killing plaster.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

TRY GERMEA for breakfast.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

ar To % Day. Samples worth $40, FREE
M Lines not under the horses feet Write BREs
Wv srEK's sArETr RSIS HoLDEK Co. Holly Mich
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-09-28

nE kEnn ist Premiums q, 600 In use.
PIANtN 20 yests I:.: Essa.ai;led: Nsv.
vice. In use in no other Piano. by which our P1aaos
stand IN tune % years, good fyf loo rot affected
by climate. No wood TO split, break, swell, shrink
crack, decay, wear ont guarantee r. Ele-
CANT Rosewood Cases, strings, doublc ret eating
action; finest ivory keyss the Farnoszs ANTIsEtI@
Call or write for Catalogue. free r II. ASTISEII
PIANO co, Manufacturers. Odd Fellows Hsii. sar-
ket and Seventh Streets, sam Francis. o.
EtNWAY HRA9ICE, PEASE a
6fU WI IL BACH. Gahlsr R0enish
PIanos: Rurdett Organs. band .ns+rrrentz Lsrgest
stock Of Sheet Music and Book Ea12E Srppiisd a+
Eastern Pricss MATTHIAS GRAY Co. zGS Fass
Street. San Francisco
GEdsE35H137 GO EE51yIS7z.lS
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