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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18
THE FRENCH ACADEMY.
History aud Purpose of the WORLDS Mes
Exclusive l. te-ary socIssy.

History aud Purpose Of the WORLDS Efoss
Exclusive l. te-ary socIesy.
The French Academy is a society on
club made up of forty of the most gifted
as well as famous of the literary men
of France. It had its origin in
literary coterie which held meetings 10
Paris during the time of Louis XIV,
and il was Cardinal Richelieu thai
gave it its unity and purpose. His
object was to have a fixed standard Of
grammar aud rhetoric given to the
language. believing that this would
tend to the unification and peace OF
France The duties which the great
Cardinal imposed upon the members OF
the Academy were Ito purify and fix
the national tongue. to throw light
upon its o5scurities. to maintain its
character and principles; and at their
private meetings TO keep this object in
view. Their discussions were to turn
on grammar. rhetoric and poetry; their
critical observations on the beauties
and defects of classical French authors.
in orGer to prepare editions of their
works and to compose new dictionary
Of the French language" The Academy
at present preserves little of its origi-
nal character of mere coterie q
grammarians. and as for the die
tionary, il is. after all these years. n,.s
ret completed. The original Academy
was swept away in 1898. In 1903
Napoleon partially restored it. but not
under its original name. which. how
ever. was revived with the restoration
Of the Bourbons. This association
meets at the Palace Mazarin, Paris
Its chief officer is its secretary, who
has a life tenure of his position. He
receives salary of II. 900 francs. the
society being allowed by the Govern
ment $1,000 francs a year for the pay
menr of its officers aud the care of its
library. The Academy is always 10
consist of forty members. all vacancies
being filed BY the votes of those
already composing the body. To be-
long to it is regarded as high honor,
the members being spoken of as 1.-THE
forty immortals-e Ambitious authors.
therefore, employ much social diplc-
macy to secure the favor of members.
and no doubt the choice Of new
academicians is often made on the
basis of personal admiration or COM
munity of sentiment. rather than of
pure merit. But for all this, no other
mode OF selection could probably be
devised that would enable the body TO
sustain. decade after decade. the same
character, purpose and standards
C1icago Inter Ocean
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18
SLAVES m TURKEY.
What They Are Worth and How They Are
Treated by Their Owners.

According to Mr. Cox, "there is
scarcely family in Turkey. which
has the means. that does not possess
black and white The black are from
Central Africa and Nubia; the white
are Circassians sold by their parents. "
The price Of the female slaves varies
with their pretensions to good looks.
the comely ones being to some extent
educated and taught TO sing. dance
and make themselves agreeable We
learn that ''girl under 10 will bring
500. maiden between IL and 16, II
she be attractive and can play upon
the either, from S3. 500 to $1,000. II
the young woman be a blonde, with
black eyes and otherwise of rare beau
ty, she may bring from $4,000 to S6.-
600. An amateur will pay double that
for choice specimen, well educated
in French and other graces." But Mr..
Cox adds that ''this tariff by no means
applies to the slaves from Africa,
the depots for whom are in Scutari
and in the villages on the Bos-
porus. The black male slave will
bring 800. the black maiden $75. and
eunuch perhaps $400" We are as
sured by the author that ''the slave has
not hard lot. The child Of the slave
| has a part of the inheritance of the
| father More than half the marriages
IN Turkey are with slaves" Each So
I called wife of the Sultan, for instance,
IS slave, his rank being too exalted
| to permit of his entering into any mar
| riage proper. The fact is" thus Mr.
Cox sums up his observations on the
subject slavery in Turkey is but a
name. The slaves have nothing to
| complain of. The white slaves rush to
slavery as an alternative to some thing
else and worse; only the black slaves
who are brought from Africa have Gin
the course of transiD undergone the
horrors of the traditional slave trade.
Once received. however. the house
slave, though perhaps looked down
upon as ono of under condition. il
nevertheless. from infancy to old age,
treated as one of the family. After q
female slave has worked faithfully fol
while, say seven years, she is nearly
,lways freed by the mistress or master
If the household. ~ r Sun.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18
For Medicinal Purpos es.

A farmer living out on the Gratiot
road bought gallon Of whisky as hc
was trading the other day, and while
he was absent from his wagon some
one substituted jug filled with water.
Back he came next day, walkol into
the grocery with the jag. ard setting
it down with bang he exclaimed:
Here that whisky and it's frozen
as solid as ro,%..
M
''1ry il AMI secr'
The groceryman took lex and
jaLbcd away until satisfi ID tn It such
was the case and then said;
We'll. It's queer and I'll make il
all right That must have come from
the barrel that sell for medicinal pur-
posesp- Detroit Free Press
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

AN eighty ton fiat car, the longest
ever constructed in this country. is
building at the Lehigh Valley at Pack
erton. Pa, for the purpose of hauling a
piece of machinery from New York to
Bethlehem, Pa. It will be three times
as long as the ordinary fat car,
II ?. Snedigar. of Iroquois, D. T..
has prairie yacht in which he skins
over the country. 1t consists simply of
an ordinary road wagon to which sails
are attached. and there is a steeri g APP
paratus in front. He recently travelled
from Iroquois Huron. distance OF
eightc hour and o half.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

THERE were lynched in the United
states during the year 1887 no fewer
than 123 persons.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

Man wants but little here bellows and
it is to be regretted that the same can
not be said of woman.
Mrs. Darlington, who is great suf
ferer from toothache, declares that ~ .
almost wishes she had been born with
out any teeth. -Harper' Basdr.
Only 3.0Oo.0 900 women in this coun-
try have to work for money. and sll the
rest of the women get their money for
nothing. What in the world are they
kicking fora-M Y Commercial 4dcer-
ttser.
The collection of the National
Museum is tG be enriched with the hehd
of yeritable sea serpent, The repsAis
was capturea in the Gulf of Mexi6o
but on account ~ its immense size or Z
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

Daniel. Once More. Teacher Cat
the Mission Sunday-schooD Yes.
children. Daniel was east into den Of
lions. but not one of them dared touch
him. How strange" Pupil (seorn-
fully)-.sAw. dat's nuthin' ] seen
duck do that act in der cirkis las
wear. .n-Tfd- Bats
lin order TO secure case against n
dentist who was using eontra5and
matches. the detective of a French
match company went to IL soTende-
aud had tooth e~' sking-
ont q cigar.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

Mrs. Bridget Eagan. OF konoouI,
n. c., is 105 years old, and she says II
makes her mad to have young folks OF
30 or 90 years to come round and ask
Il she is '.feeliaQ poorly"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18
Truth the Great Requisite.

The dismissal of a reporter from the
staff of the EUening San for reporting
an interview which never took place
is Just what would have occurred in
any respectable newspaper Office. 1t
Is impossible for a city editor to be
personally aware of the truth of all
the matter written by his staff He
depends upon the reporters, and his
confidence is seldom misplaced. When
it is, retribution always follows. 1t is
not light task 10 collect all the news
of large city every day and present
it in a readable shape to the'public.
The fact that so few errors occur be-
speaks the efficiency and reliability of
reporters. A great many people think
it smart to speak of .'those horrid.
lying reporters" This is malicious
libel Reporters are. as a class. men
of education, experience and veracity.
Four-fifths of the reading matter of
every issue of a paper is the work OF
reporters, and the few errors that ap-
pear are usually the result of circum-
stances that the reporters can not con-
troll. The first requirement of every
reputable newspaper is truth.-PhiLG-
6elphid North american.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

There is In England society con-
d. ed by ladies' for the promoting of
long service smo g servants Vllu-
abl pr.zcs are give !.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

mean. Mr.. Crimsonbeak." said the
boartling-house mistress; II dislike to
have any one make any bones of any
thing at my table" Its quite impos-
sible." replied the young man. glancing
at the fowl just brought in. ito make
bones of something that Is bones al
ready.n-Y Yonkers Statesman.
Papa. what is confidence manpN
inquired bright but somewhat In
quisitiye youth of the author Of his be-
ing. ..Contidenoe mon. my son, are
generally bank presidents who have all
the confidence In the world in their
cashiers until they abscend with the
funds Of the md then hey are
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-05-18

The rem ins of woman wers
found In the brush in Swei,zer can
yon, about three miles east of San
Diego, CAL. by Mr.. Grubnow. dairy
man. The remains had been shock
ingly mutilated by coyotes. In a
satchel near by were several letters,
one addressed to Miss Annie Cunning
ham, care of Samuel John Erwin,
Fresno, California, postmarked Ireland
A photograph Of woman about Al
years of age was also found, believed
to be that of deceased. An empty
box of Rough on r .ts was found near
the and one theory is that being
IN tain employment, she be-
CT aud swallowed the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

A minister visited q congressman
family in the west and conducted iamil,
prayers the first morning present, and
the small boy Of the house interviewed
him At breakfast.
"Wbat was that you prayed for?" he
inquired abruptly.
"Why, Johnnie" expostulated the
mother, "you must"
"Oh, let him 60 on" said The minister
with smile; "want 10 know, my child
what I prayed for ?"
"Yes sir" responded the boy, politely
swell, ! asked the Lord for wisdom
for guidance, for protection"
"That's it,: said the boy, isterruptin,
him; "that's it. You prayed for pro
tection2 2"
"Yes, my boy" replied the surprised
minister.
."Wsll, you cant do it any more i,
this house. My pa is free trader an,
If he gets on to your racket he'll raise i
row with you sure"
Explauations followed which removed
the limit from the minister's petitions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
A tong.rslt want.

Whas Walla Walla needs most, arr
men with money and enterprise. We
have plenty Of men with money and nj
enterprise, and plenty Of men with en-
terprisc and no money. What we need
most and must have before the city vii
grow, is a combination Of beth money
and enterprise. How long will we have
to wait
The Partisan snys the above, word fo'
word, when speaking OF Olympia, and a'
the shoe fitted our own city, We put it on
In fast, shoe Of that kind, is liable t.
TT great many.-Journal.
We reckon Lewiston would be in fol-
: part Of that class Of persons.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

ST. PAUL, April 3O.-It is reported
here that the Manitoba and Northern
Pacific railroad companies have entered
into mutual agreement by which no
Montana extensions are to be built this
year BY either road. An official Of thu
Manitoba says that his road has son e
work, begun in Montana last year, whicl
they will finish this year, but beyond tina
none Of the new work planned beyon'
surveys will be carried ont for the pre'
emit. This is given as the reason for thu
closing Of the engineers Office By thu
Northern Pacific at Helena. The Mini
toba has certain extensions in Minnesota
and Dakota which It desires 10 complete.
particularly extensions into South Dako''
to build which, this year, Mr.. Hill cav
pledges last summer to the towns utter
ested. The Northern Pacific was yer,
willing to meet him half way in thu
proposition
70 SUSPEND MONTANA OPERATIONS
this year, owing to the bad condition Of
the iron and money markets, and tn
possible tariff legislation which, il i
claimed. win seriously disturb rail'out
construction for the present. Hill IL
said to particularly desire this delay, NJ
he has plans for surveys which he wish
70 carry out looking to the constroc,i',
Of his transcontinental line from Mon
tana to southern California, and not Il
the northern Pacific coast, as was SUI
posed. The Northern Pacific is snxiou
TO complete its Dakota extensions 4
Manitoba this year, and to push its Ft'
gus Falls division on to the Black Hills.
These are the main reasons given b,
sut-of6cials Of the roads for temporary
delay in Montana work.-]adspendeni
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
Walla Walla is to have electric 6,h,,

Walla Walla is to have electric light.
in short time. Last week while Mr.
Z. B Hopkins was here he organized al,
electric light and power corporation, and
the company have already taken con
tracts with our business men to suppl,
zoo incandescent electric lights. MI.
Hopkins will order his dynamo immedi
ately and At the same time secure larry,
steam engine, with which to run it.
This Is something which has been needed
for some time, and the Union is glad to
see il started. Onion.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
In q St. Paul shoe store where ther,

In st. Paul shoe store where there
b sign that reads, "None but gentle
men employed as clerks; ladies' may feel
perfectly at home when purchasing goods
here" the other day clerk went to the
proprietor and said: "Don't you think
we'd better pull down that sign ?"
what for ?" "Beeause women read il,
aod now sit down on the floor when ,ry
~ on shoes. It's provoking, 50 it is !"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
Electric Bhters.

This remedy 10 becoming 30 we'll known and
so popular ~ to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bhters Sing the same
song Of praise. "A purer medicine does not
exist and II is guaranteed to do all that il
claimed. Electric Bitters win cure all diseases
Of the Liver and Kidneys. will remove Pimp'es
Boils, Salt Rheum and ether affections caused
by impure blood.--Will drive Malaria from
the system and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malarial fever.-For cure of Headache, Con
stipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money rcfunded.-PTict Scots. and $l.oO per
bottle at DR.. J. Q. Monkeys drug store.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

Pendleton is issuing circulars 10 a..
tract Immigrants, in which it is promi-
nentlv stated that cows are not emitted
to wander around the streets. Well,
that is about the FIRST thing town does
that wants immigrants-s 10 let the
people know that half the population can
walk on the street and sidewalks with
out holding their skirts at halfmast. II
would be good thing if Walla Walla
could issue such circulars Union.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

The gross receipts Of the Colfax pos'
flee during the 6tcsl year ending Apr
1888, were 1921. During the prrvi
rus year the receipts we're $4,4lO, az
Increase Of $1,lO2, or 25 per cent, in on
year. At the same rate Of increase Col
fax will be second class Office 10 tw'
years. An excellent showing for thu
city. Union.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
A Common Cold

Is often the beginning OF serious ahec-
tions of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes,
and Lungs. Therefore, the importance
Of early and effective treatment cannot
be overestimated. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral may always be relied upon for the
speedy cure Of Cold or Cough.
Last January I was attacked with q
severe Cold, which, by neglect and fire.
Quent exposures, became worse, finally
settling on my lungs. Aterrible cough
soon followed, accompanied by pains in
the chest, from which suffered Intense
out obtaining relief, commenced taking,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was
Speedily Cured
am satisfied that this remedy saved my
HE. -Jno. Webster, Pawtuekst, RI
I contracted . severe cold, which
suddenly developed into Pneumonia,
presenting dangerous and obstinate
symptoms. Ny physician ordered the
use Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. His In
structions were followed, and the result
was q rapid and permanent cure. -
H. e. Simpson, Rogers Prairie, Tex
Cold, which settled on my Lungs. con-
suited various physicians, and took tho
medicines they prescribed, hut received
only temporary relief. A friend induced
me to try Ayers Cherry PectOral. After
taking two bottles Of this medicine was
cured. Since then have given the Pee
toral to my children, and consider it
!. The Best Rem edy
for Colds, Coughs, and oil Throat and
Lung diseases, ever used in my family.
Robert Vanderpool, Meadville, Ps.
Some time ago took o slight Cold,
which, being neglected, grew worse, and
settled ON my Lungs. had hacking
cough, and was very weak. Those who
knew me best considered my life to be-
In great danger. / continued to suffer
until commenced using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Less than one bottle Of this
valuable medicine cured me, and I
feel that owe the Preservation Of my
Lockwood, Akron, New York.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral Is considered,
here, the one great remedy for all diseases
q the throat and lungs, snd il more
in demand than any other medicine Of its
class. u. F. Roberts, Magnolia, Ark. It
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Prepared BY Dr.. J. @. Aver Co.. Lowell. Nus
ooA BY Ill Drugyisss. Price o.; six bottles, ~
That Highway u Nations,
The broad Atlantic, d evsr . stormy thor.
oughfaze. Tea blow the winds ever 20
heroeay, md ride the waves ever 20 loftily.
seamen must man the good ships, tourists
will brave the passage, and commercial trav-
eiers and buyer. aA.Ass yisis the centres Of
foreign trade and manufacture. That atro-
clous malady, seasickness, t0gether with
colicky pains and much inward uneasiness
- often endured whom Hostetser's Stomach
Bitters would have fortified the voyagere
against them. Sea captains, and IN fkct all
old salts and vetsSHn travellers, ~ e acquainted
With the protective value Of this estimxble
preventive and remedy, and are rarely I'M
West should use IL q : s.irgnsrd against
malaria Seek the aid Of the Bfteen for dys-
pepsis. constipAtion, I, liver complaint, kid
ne harmonious and vigorous aesion Of The
vital powers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

MELBOURNE, May 1.-The steamer
Afghan, from Hong Kong, brought 26s
Chinese immigrants to be landed here.
The government, however, forbade the
andiug Of the immigrants and quarantin
I'd the vessel, refusing to recognize tht
naturalization papers Of the Cinnamon.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
sea w Snders exist i, a,

nNEn sea Wonders exist in -.
LIN ands Of forms, but NJ. .oaa
HN passed BY the marve.s Of ;,s sef-
nfli ton. Those Who are il ''vea.
OAAA Improbable work that c,s meg
done While living at home should at on.. 49,. i"
their address to Hallst Co.. Portland I n .sad
and eeeive free. full information no., " ':a.
see. Of oil ages. can earn from IS To $1 ss' a
day d upwards wherever they live. y Rs'
are started free. Capital not required. s.~ y.
work. All succeed. 'an
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com plant you
have printed guarantee ON every bottle o,
ehilsh's vitaliser. Il lever fails to cure.
lSAMAN CO.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

SH1LOH's COU6H and Consumption Cure
is sold by ~ on = gaurantes It cures Con
sumption. ISAMAN 4 co.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

Why WILL YOU cough when Shi'ob's Care
Will give Immediate relief? Price 10 cents, 81
eeDts, and u. lSAMAN 4 CO.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quick
y cursl BY Shiloh's Care. We guarantee l,
ISAMAN 1 Co.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
HARD RI % Ed

While money is close. wages and prices
low, expenses should be cut down in every
household. Economy the watch word tos
A"thers. head Oh Doctor bills, by always
keeping in the house, . hottie Of DR.. Bos.
snko,s Cough and Lung Syrup. Stops
Congh INSTANTLY, relives Consumption, cprs.
Crou? AID pain in the Chest in one night.
u y just the remedy for hard times. Price
- ce% eoi 9l.O0. Samples free. Sold BY
Or. J. 9. Moxley.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-05-10
Cedar SHINGLES

The undersigned are nov manu- 1seturior an
Extra Qaslity Of Cedar Shingles n their mil,
and are prepared to supply the public with tb.
ssos u the following prices:
eirss Ciass' per thousand. .-..........t3 50
H0oond - 81
The mill 70 located in the upper part Of
Lswisson. Shinglss for sale at the mill,
E.u wYNKOOP / MARTIN
The Dickinson press., 1888-04-07
Newspapers in 1855.

From the edition of Geo. p. Rowell
& Co.'S "American Newspaper Direc-
tory published April ID tits twenti.
eth Year,, it appears that the News
papers and Periodicals Of all kinds is.
sued in the United States and Canada.
now number 1910. showing Il gain of
800 in the last II months and of 7.l3G
in 10 years.
The publishers of the directory as.
sert that when the proprietor of a
newspaper undertakes to state what
has been his exact circulation, he does
not generally tell the truth is an erro,
neous one: and they conspicuously
offer a reward of 500 for every in
stance in their hook for this yeal
where it can be shown that the DIT.
tailed report received from pub.
Usher was untrue.
The Dickinson press., 1888-04-07


The Washington Reporter SAYS
that ''two hundred and se%vcnty-siN
Thousand, seven hundred and seventy
cases pending and mdisposed Of in
five divisions of the General Land
Office. is the official statement made
by the Senate Committee on Civil
Service in the departments. and it is
simply conformitory of what The Re
porter has been declaring to be the
condition of things all along. With
this appalling record is the further
official statement. in detail, that there
are no less than l2.1US contest cases
pending before the Board of Review:
5000 uncompleted cases in the Miner
al Division. and 1870. 600 cases not dis
posed of in the Public Land Division,
to say nothing of $4,000 unanswered
letters" This shows in IL general
way the condition OF the land Office
and will serve to give some idea of
the manner in which work is falling
behind, also the necessity of increas-
ing the force OF devising some means
of %transacting the business more rap.
idly.
The Dickinson press., 1888-04-07
HORRIBLE

Eighteen Persons Tratnpled or Burned to
Death at ~ Mexican Bull Fight and
CELANA, Mex. April A horrible
tragedy occurred at the bull ring here
SUNDAY afternoon in which eighteen peo-
pie w're either burned or tramped to
death. y number of prisoners obtained
permission to attend the bull fight.
IheiT were accompanied by n strong
guard of soldiers to prevent the escape.
One of the prisoners hoping to escape
during the excitement set fire to IL dry
mat. Instantly the flames shot up the
Sis of the building and the entire
structure was soon ablaze. a frightful
panic rnsned. Eighteen charrcd and
mamgl"i bodies have been recovered.
During tile excitement two bulls escaped
INT" The terror-stricken crowd. Two
women were gorcd to death and their
bodies afterwarl burned.