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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
GUM eoa cHEwsRs.
How the Raw Material Is Transformee
Into the Tablets of Commerce.

How the Raw Material Is Transformee
Into the Tablets of Commerce.
Chicago has a chewing-gum factory.
q place where ton upon ton of the eter-
nal stuff is made. There are two depart
ments. the laboratory and the packing
In the laboratory the men are at work
chopping up the gum by means of a
pug-mill. and rejecting the leaves
bark and other foreign substances that
find their way into the gum. owing to
the carelessness of the shippers.
The gum. crude. that "a principally
used is ehickeI gum. an exudatiou
from Mexican tree obtained by freely
incising the bark and catching the flow
in cans. This is allowed to harden.
which it readily does on atmospheric
exposure; is then nodded in cubes
weighing about ten or fifteen pounds
each and packed in sacks. Each sack
of gum az it is shipped weighs two hun
dred pouRds. On arriving at the fac
tory the gum is chipped. ground small.
washed and then placed on large trays
to dry. being combed over several
times day to permit all the moisture
ate
II is now ready for boiling and Is
placed in huge cauldron. heat applied
and the mass grows visibly thick. When
the consistency of the mass is perfect.
pulverized sugar is added. equal guam
titles of gum and sugar being requir-
ed. The whole is stirred with a large
wooden spatula and the mixture allow
ed TO cool. A. the time when the heat
is least. but not before it is quite cold.
the fiavoring matter is thrown in-pep-
pelmint. anise-seed. fruit juice. man
ma. or whatever it may be-and the
whole thoroughly incorporated.
1t is then removed to the table, work
ed by hand until the air bubbles are ex-
PEELED. run through heavy iron rollers
until IL looks like 50 much leather on
a saddler's counter, busted with pow
,lered nagnesia to prevent adhesion to
the trays. and cut in longitudinal or
square pieces by n little cutter for that
purpose. 1t Is not cut through. only
an indentation being made that is easi-
IL made fracture Now comes 4 fur
iher hardening process BY exposure.
lasting usually day or 80. and is
then ready to go up stairs TO the pack
ers.
In the packing department. sitting
around half dozen tables. are twenty
or thirty girls. nimble of fingers and
dexterous to "a degree. employed in
wrapping The pieces or tablets are
brought to them By boy, who. when
not engaged in supplying their needs
is found completing the symmetry Of
the packages BY tying and finishing
off
The tablets are put up in lots of half
q dozen and held secure by a small
rubber band. The chips. or broken
pieces, are gathered in small barrels
and returned TO the laboratory beneath
to be mixed again with the fresh
material as it is melted.
The tree from which the chickel gum
is obtained is of about the same pro-
portion as an oak tree. Its exudation
is a purely vegetable product and is
in no wise deleterious. In certain
parts of Mexico the natives cultivate
the trees with great care. as in large
measure they derive a livelihood from
the annual yield OF gum. Southerners
are passionateIy addicted to gum.
either pure or favored--C0r. ~ !.
Journal
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
A Famous Ohio Landmark.

Among the memories of early
G lumbus is ''the old Eagle Tavern. "
where, if there were such things in
those days-and there must have been
since the time of Ce sar-many polite
al ri gs formed. At any rate. it was
a famous resort in the 20's. and was
situated on High street. Opposite the
public offices. Among those who fire.
quented the place wer III nry Sta,.-
berry, Thomas E wing. James Nj. Bell,
Lyme Startling. and scores of others
who became ron inen IN the political
history of Ohio. The proprietor of the
place was a John Young, who was
noted for the excellence of his mint
rleps, the elegance of his wardrobe.
and his being the greatest gambler in
OHIO. Perhaps it was this latter fact
that Bell who was at one time Speaker
of the House. owed his passion for
gambling. which af,erward proved his
ruin. Ewing was considered the cpl
cure of the clique. caring little for
drink. and Stanbrey never forgot the
lelights of many cozy hours at the old
Eagle. even after he became a men,
bur of Johnson's G ubinct. from which,
it will be remen bered. he resigned to
defend the impeachment Nothing
now remains of this old Eagle Coff,a-
House. "-Des!.ter Wech. m Hares. )
Magazine.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
THE CREDIT SYSTEM.
The Effects the Buyers Worse Than
Those the Sellers.

The Effects the Buyers Worse Than
Those on the Sellers
1t is somewhat strange that when
ever the credit system is criticised. it Is
as a rule from the standpoint of the
dealer rather than of the buyer-giying
the trouble of the man who gives cred
it rather than of him who receives it
OF course it is an annoyance and aloss
to the seller; but its effects upon the
buyer are still worse. It is bad for all
classes of purchasers. and simply ruin
Gus to young men, The one of the
latter who begins a career of buying
on credit and borrowing ends in mis-
fortune and too often in bankruptcy OF
character. Many a young man has
been ruined by the credit system
Take, for example. the young fellow
of honest purpose who enters society
happiness depends upon his ability to
please, and that to please he must
dress well and literally spend his money
for theater privileges and ball room
fancies, The chances are that such a
young man Will soon find that his ex-
penses exceed his income, in which
case he usually resorts to the credit
system for temporary relief. He finds
that his tailor will furnish kim a new
suit of clothes on time. hence he
dresses well, he finds that his livery
bills can be charged, hence he drives
well because il is fashionable to do so.
He does all this with honest intent. be-
lieving that he can meet his bills when
due; but when payday comes he is un-
able to keep his promises. so there be-
gins the era of broken pledges, which
too often ends in bankruptcy of char
acter.
Young man, don't put all you earn,
and more, upon your back, for the
Young lady who is attracted by good
clothes is in fact not very rich dis
covery. If You have a small balance
at the end of the week, take a second
thought before you pay it out for cigars
or tickets to tie theater; but whatever
you do. don t run in debt In this new
and comparatively undeveloped coun-
try there are many fine opportunities
for the industrious. economical and
sober young man. And he who guards
his honor by living within his income
is the man whom the public can rely
rpon. and he is the man. too, that will
make good use of these opportunities.
- Toledo b ade.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
Not so Much OF a Success.

"Yes, !" said Il business man, Single
ton has been wonderfully successful,
not particularly on account of any
shrewdness but because he is such a
close collector. He is undoubtedly the
best collector in this CITY,"
II have heard So" some fellow re-
marked, land used to believe it, but
/ have found that he is not such sue
cessful collector after all. !"
How sop
"Well. you see, l have owed him a
bill for quite awhile and he never has
e-sceeded in collecting it. "-Arkansag
Traveller.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
Satisfactory Explanation.

What is re matter you?''
asked a Washington la,fr addressing
her husband. who had come home
late at night.
DO 1 look as if any thing is the
matier?'
Yes. you keep nodding all the time.
There You go again. Why. you can't
keep you eyes open.
I'll tell you why" he said. with an
n'rt. Il attended the au hors' read
mg "-ArkdgSG1c TrdUeLer.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17

Henry G. Lea. the Philadelphia
author and publisher. spends his life
in his great library. and not only
writes books that have given him
worldwide fame. but maintains his
activity in advocating wise reforms in
municipal affairs. His recent gener-
Gus gift of $50. 900 to the Philadelphia
library for the extension of its accom-
modations for the public in its building
at Juniper and Locust streets is n
characteristic act. Mr. Leafs sons
have long since taken his place in the
management of the great publishing
house founded by his grandfather.
largely built up by his father. the
learned naturalist. who died year
ago.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
WHEN wlFs's A CON. AWAY.


Somehow yarns around the groc'ry
Amt so funny as before,
An I'm all tie time forgettin'
tn or that ere little ehore;
When git out in the kitchen,
Want to hang around an stay;
Guess Tn foolish caus this min,
Why-my wife's a go'n' away
She's u fix things up for me
With thoughtful, lovin care,
Tellin' me that somethin here,
An somethin' else IS over there;
Lookin' sober, speakin' low voiced,
Though She hasn't muca 10 say;
Ketch her eyes on me all dim like
Guess she ha es to so away.
Wish twas over-w sh twas way on
W sh we didn't have TO part;
That's st what keep e thinkin',
An afcern in my heart
P'raPs our speerits see mu n furder
Than the part n OF TO day,
An jest hint what they can't tell US,
When loved ones go'n' away.
Calls to mind another journey,
BY an by we all must go,
Wonder who's getun' ready
For the train that moves so slowt
Brings the tears TO think about il,
So l git nigh her an pray,
II may be my time for Startiu'.
Jest when she's go'n' away.
-La B. CsLks. in Omaha World
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
THE GREAT DANJIRo.
An Enthusiastic American Writes Abou
Japan's Edwin Booth.

Japan's Edwin Booth.
Oae would scarcely expect to find
way out here in japan an actor of the
finest talent, but there are some here
who would be considered fine in any
country, and Danjiro-the great Dam
jiro-how can LIDO him justice? Would
you think so-called heather could
make a hardened wretch like me
almost shed tears in the affecting
parts? Would you think that would
be SO carried away with the acting of
an Asiatic that l would shout. with
the native audience: "Yorishii yor-
ishii /" (well done well done ,
We when ] first saw this nlayer my
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17

A WIDOW HvIng in the suburbs of
Montgomery. Ala. found her young
son playing cards with William Oates.
a saloon-keeper. in expressed violation
of her own orders to the latter. Mrs
French thereupon covered Oates with
a pistol, held in her left hand. and with
her right administered cowhiding
that he won't forget in many day
1t was new brand of prohibition. but
should prove effective.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17

"A prominent market-gardener and
milkman of South Hadley, Mass. feeds
his peddling horses by clock power. The
cracked corn and oats are put into a
hopper over night. and the alarm clock
Is set for morning feed. The con-
trivanee works to charm, the horses
thrive by it, it saves labor in the busi-
est part of the day. and the machine
tosts about Sc.
Glass floors are coming into very
general use in Paris. Although they
cost more at first, they are found
cheaper in the end. The room below
can often dispense with artificial light,
and there is far less fire risk. Glass,
too, will outwear wood many times
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-08-17
SOCIETY NOTICES.

SOCIETY NOTICES.
LEBANON LODGE, NO. A. A F. & A. NJ: Meets
at their hall in Masonic Block. Saturday
evening, before the fun moon.
j WATSON. w. NJ
LEBANON LODGE, NO. AZ, l. o o. F.: Meets Sat
urday evening OF each week at Odd Fellows Hall.
Main street; visiting brethren cordially invited to
attend j. j. CHARLTON, n c.
HONOR LODGE NO So A o. u w Lebanon
Oregon: Meets every first and third Thursday even
ings in the month f. II. ROSCOE. NJ w
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-11-08
Tuesdays Election.

The election was animated, but passed off
with comparative quiet in this city. Our
returns from all parts of the country are of
course imperfect, but we feel warranted in
saying Harrison is triumphantly elected.
Next week the returns will be given in a
more reliable form; until then those who
rely on weekly paper for the election
news must be content to wait. Suffice it to
say, the great and doubtful State of New
York, which it supposed would settle the
contest, appears to have decided for Harris
on. Wisconsin has gone Republican by a
majority of not less than $4,000; Milwaukee
county, 1900 Republican majority. Racine
voted Harrison 2,192; Cleveland, 1857, be
ing gain over Blaine in 1884 of 1O2.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-11-08
Election Returns.

The returns from the city and county are
not as complete as could be desired, but the
best that could be secured within limi ted
time. If the returns from Pleasant Prairie
are not correct would be glad to receive a
correct return from thrt town. The county
has probably gone Democratic by a small
majority.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-11-08

SECOND WARD.
Cleveland, 245; Harrison, 70; Morgan,
246; Hoard, Y; Kull. 246; Ryland, Y;
Larson, 1885, Timme, 1913; Kersten, 246;
Estabrook, r.; Squire, 246; Thayer, Y;
Naber, GAG: Peterson, 49, Evans, 246;
Cheek, y; Doe, 245; Caswell, 70; Kellogg,
246. Reynolds y; Fox, PA; Burgess, "A;
Harmon, 234; DeDiemar, 80; Mollitor, 228,
Benedict, SO; Burg, POI: Cropley, 26; Pen
nefeather, 246; Browne, SO; Baker, 255;
Paddock, 81; Corcoran, PA; Hugunin, r.;
Rhodes, 244; Lothrop, Il; Mygatt, L:
Sch wan, 273; Lucas, 49,
THIRD WARD.
Harrison, 1885, Cleveland, IA; Hoard,
159; Morgan, 143; Burgess, 1852; Fox, $40;
DeDiemar, 1853; Harmon, 145, Benedict,
1877; Molitor, 1874; Cropley. 1913; Bnrg, Ia;
Browne, 152; Pennefeather, 149. Paddock,
1873; Baker, 100; Hugunin, 148; Corcoran,
146.
Cleveland, l46; Harrison, 81. Morgan,
146; Hoard, 81; Fox, AS; Burgess, 49,;
Harmon, 142; DeDiemar, 81; Molitor, 131;
Benedict, 1O6. Burg, 154; Cropley, 70; Pen
nefeather, Isl; Browne, 81; Baker, 1871;
Paddock, IS; Corcoran, l47; Hugunin, IS.
BRIGHTON.
Fox, 119; Burgess, 10Y; Harmon, 1873;
DeDiemar, SO; Molitor, 159; Benedicl, 43;
Burg, 146; Cropley, 70; Pennefeather, LA;
Brown, 81; Baker, 1885, Paddock, 81; Cor
coran, 142; Hugnnin, 81; Rhodes, 142;
Lothrop, 81; Schwan, LAT; Lucas, 80; Or.
Wis, 14S; Middlecamp, Is.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-11-08

We understand that show company
comes here on the 10Th.
B & G will give their End Sociable at A.
O. H. Hall on Thursday eve., Nov. 10Th, all
invited.
"A few coarse wool rams of the Shrop
schire breed for sale cheap. Inquire of
G.. A. Shields, Bristol, Wis. 4w24
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09
Superstitions of the Omahas.

MT. Frank La Flesche, an Indian who has for some years been employed in the Indian office, read an interesting paper before the Anthropoogical society the other evening or Funeral Customs of the Omahas." "The approach of death," he said, "is believed tc be foreshadowed in various ways, not only to the person himself but to others who. by reason of their supposed skill in seeing the coming of death, gain reputation as prophets, They either have visions pass through ap- parent death. The dreamer lies in the oper air, in the midsummer, with the thunder rolling ip the heavens, and listens for voices These come to him from animals, clouds or merely the air. Such persons as can foresee death are eligible to member ship in the Ghost society," One wis ion is that of woman walking, but not on the ground, surrounded by a halo of brightness, and always leaving a viii lage or lodge. If they wear placid, pleasing expression, the death will be from natural causes, from accident or in war: but if the face is distorted it is an indication that the person will die while engaged in a quarrel with another, and the soul is full of bitter ness Those who foresee can also prevent death, and are often called upon to render this service. One method is pouring hot water at right angles to the path leading to the lodge, while another consists of occupy ing, with one whose death is foreseen, a sweat lodge built by the latter, pronouncing cer- tain incantations and sprinkling the body of the client with the powder of the artemesia, supposed to be the food of the ghosts
 ''The bowling of dog is also a token of coming death, but is not so infallble as the spectacle of dog mounting the side of an 1 earth lodge, and peering through the opening at the top, Then, with trembling limbs, the d.. siles and chase the dog and kill him to propi, tiate the ghosts To see or hear the voices of dead relatives is also sign of approaching | death. h."-Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09
Democratic Nominations.
THE TARIFF ON TIN.

Everybody uses tinware, and strange as it may seem there is not a pound of tin plate manufactured in the country. The Mills bill places the article upon the free list, and in doing so not one solitary man will be thrown out of employment, while the price of the article will be greatly re- duced. There is duty of one cent a pound on it at present and it brings S5,- 100000 into the treasury. The republi- cans, instead of beneiting every user of tinware, propose to make the price still higher by putting on an increased tax of no per cent. That is what they call pro lection. The argument they set up is that John Jarrett wants to go into the business of manufacturing tin plate and will do so as soon as the duty is increased 210 cents per pound, and the foreign plate kept out. Under this arrangement John would be a millionaire in few years, and the price of tinware would increase as he grew wealth fer. But then, John is good republican, and certain percentage of his tin plate accumulations would be set aside for the party s use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09
Ecuador Behind the Times.

There once was a steam railroad in Ecua- dor During the time when Henry Meiggs was creating such excitement by the im- provements he was making in the transporta- ton facilities of Peru, the contagion spread to Ecuador, and some ambitious English capitalists attempted to lay a road from iGuayaQuil to the interior. A track seven- teen miles long was built, which represents the railway system of Ecuador in all the Igeographies. gazetteers and books of statis- tics; but no wheels ever passed over the rails, and the tropical vegetation has grown so luxurantly about the place where they lie that it would now be difficult to find them
 Last year telegraph line was built con- necting Guayaquil with Quito, the highest city in the world, but there is only one wire, and that is practically useless, az pot more than seven days out of the rncnth can a message be sent over it The people chop down the poles for frewood, and cut out ever they feel so disposed. Then it often takes 8 week for the ineman to find the break. and another week to repair it In the government telegraph office saw an operator with ball and chain attached to his leg-a convict who had been sent back tc his post because no one else could be found to work the instrument A female clerk took the message and the money There is a cable be longing to New York company, connecting Guayauuil with the outside world but rates are extremely high, the tariff to the United States being $3 a word, and to other places ill proportion.-Wm Eleroy Curtis in Ameri can Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09
DAUGHTERS OF EVE.

Miss Bell is the only stock broker in Great Britain.
 Mrs. Mackay is not on Mrs. Vanderbilt's visiting list in England.
 A Kentucky woman has patented a quid holder for gum chewers.
 Mrs. Oscar Wilde wears the same 'best" dress through the season.
 Shaking hands has made Mrs. Cleveland's g right hand longer than the left.
 Camilla Collet, the Norwegian writer of fiction, is an advocate of women's rights
 Mrs Crawford, the respondent in the Dilke-Crawford divorce suit, has joined the Methodist church.
 The wife of President Diaz of Mexico has given $500 for public clock in her native city of Tula, Tamaupilas.
 Miss Geneva Armstrong, who owns farm in western New York, has invented ma chine for feeding cattle on trains.
 Mrs. Hancock, the widow of the general, has the pleasure of being the first person to occupy her new Washington house.
 Baroness Alexandra Gripenberg, delegate from Finland to tho International Council of Women, has been receiving social attentions in Boston.
 The sister of Keats, the poet, is endeavor- ing to obtain from tho English court in chancery q fortune which belonged to her grandfather.
 Miss Tossa Jones, of Argonia, Kan, aged IS years, has this season broken forty-five acres of land and planted it in corn, and in- tends to cultivate it herself. She can husk and crib sixty bushels per day.
 Miss Mary A. Rice, who has just been graduated from the department of pharmacy of the Kansas State university, is the first lady in the state to receive license permit ting her to put up prescriptions.
 Grace Greenwood says that all Parisian women are not frivolous, any moro than all Boston women are profound. She does not believe that Anglo-Saxons enjoy a monopoly of home virtues and practical piety, and she docs believe that the great majority of French wives arc loyal, French mothers ten der, French grandmothers and elderly maiden ladies devout.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09
WHAT THEY WEAR.

A loose cluster of white peoples with black hearts seems the foreordained garniture for black lace bonnets.
 Greens the wear, even for stockings-pale geecn, silk clocked with white, or shot green and white embroidered with both threads.
 A valley lilly in white enamel relieved against it's leaf i'll dark green and a fox glove in diamonds and pink enamel, are among the latest and lovliest of the flower brooches.
 Etruscan gold shoe buckles are added to the list of things you bet your best girl on the race-but as you love and would not leave her, don't venture on the silver garter clasps that simulate a half dollar.
 Ellen Terry has just worn an over dress knit of pure silver thread, and a fashion writer wants to know what good American will follow her lead, and so provide new handiwork for her less fortunate sisters.
 Crepe spot cloth, of silk and wool, with double stripes. forming a raised spot nt cross ing, and lainc ct soio, line checks of white silk thrown up on cream wool ground, arc euiong tho best of new stuffs for midsummer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09

Two thousand Italians are said to be starving in New York-the direct result of unnatural importation under the system by which the pauper laborers of Europe are imported by contractors to take the places of American workingmen. But the Italian government will put an end to the abuse by requiring every emigrant to de- pc it $40 before leaving home. Then if he is u successful here, the government takes him ! ack and he has little fund to live on untl he can get work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-09
N. H. < H. Railroad Time Table
JUNE 25, 1888.

JUNE %, 1888. Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New York-6o7 s.26 1O.54 a. m.: 2.42, COS; p. m. Sunday, 415 D. m.
 Return 5.01, g, a n; l, 4.o1, GOO D m. New Haven--6.07. S.26. 10. .54 a m.; 242 sos pm, Return, 7.2o, a55 n. m., 2.35, 5.S5, 7.3o pm. Bridgeport-6.o7, se6 lo.54 m.; a,42, sos; Suni day, 4.15 p. m.
 Return 7.15, 95a q. m., oS3 5.So, 7.4s; p. m. Sunday, S.15 a. m. Ansonia-6.o7, s26 1054 a. m., 2.42, eos p. m Sunday, AIS D. m.
 Return, 7.54, 1929 a. m.; S1o, 6.09, s.17 p. n.; Sunday, SAG a.. Watertown-6o5, 6.50, S.50 II 22 a. m. 400, 6.10, TOO p. m.: Saturday, 9.15 D. m. Return. 5.45,630 7.55, 1915 a. m.; 2.10, 4.S0, 6.30 D. m. Saturday, 500 ?. Thomaston-S.4s, Hi a. n.; S.5S, 656 D. m.; Sum- day. 9.25 a..
 Return, 7.55, loa7 a. m.; 21s, 5.41 D. m Sunday, $50 p. m. Torrington-s4s, 11.17 G. m.; 55s, 6.56 p. m.; Sun- day, 9.25 n.
 Return, 7,31, 10.o4 a. m.; 1.46 5.15 p. |; Sunday 3.26 p. ID. Winsted-s.4s, 11.17 a. m.; S.5s, 6.56 D. n; Sunday 9.25 a. m.
 Return, 7.1o, 94o a. m; 1so, 4.5o p. m.; Sun day, 300 p. m. O. NJ. SHEPARD, General Supt. c. T, HAMPSTEAD, General Pass Agent.