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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
MORE THAN He WANTED.


I'VE had case Of smallpox In our
lower camp once, said the Colonel,
(which gave us good deal of trouble.
You see. there were only six OF us, aud
we did not want to lose any more men
than possible. We determined to send
the case TO the upper camp. five miles
away. but the problem which worried
us most WINS who should 60 along as
nurse.
'''Bob, the cook. was hard drinker,
and as soon as he heard OF the case he
proceeded to drown his cares In whls-
ky. He was terribly frightened ai
first. but the more he drank the more
resigned he became TO circumstances.
When Bob was drinking he could
beat any man In Colorado boastng. and
before long he began 10 declare that
smallpox had no terrors for him. In
fact. he had nursed nineteen patients AZ
one time when every Que else had de-
serted them. lie had brought them
safely through. too. In the end he
grayely asserted that he couldn't catch
the smallpox anyway. for he had al
ready had II.
Five OF the boys looked at me sig
nilieantly, and nodded my head We
bundled the sick man up carefully and
HNt hiiiN III y NN2pUs Il WI UbuIH iAttt
we had established a hospital 1T the
upper camp. with the cook as ehiei
surgeon. physician and nurse. The
cook. by the way. was sleeping as
peacefully as child when we left the
hospital.
The next morning we heard wild
shouts and saw Bob tearing for the
lower camp. half-iressed. We imlnedI-
ately established shotgun quaran.
tine.
Hold up. Bob. one of the boys
shouted. this camp Ia quarantined
You can't come past this whistling
post
'But. say pleads the frightened
cook. that man has the smallpox.
"'Well. you volunteered to nurse
him.
ZIP he screamed. incredulously
Remember those nineteen patients
you nursed.'
"'What nineteen patients?"
And then. you know. you had II
yourself
II never saw case before. he
howled
Cant help It, You've started on
II now and must keep II up
I'VE chased him back from he post
and left some whisky aud provisions
for him on the ground. We told him
To come down every evening At SUN
down for new supply. aud we never
let him come uear the camp.
He used regularly To come down
and beg 10 be allowed 10 come into
camp. hut the shotgun policy was strict.
ly maintained. Then he would take
up his whisky aud provisions aud shout
out 10 us that he would have every one
of US hanged for deliberate murder.
did he catch the smallpox? Ne
nor did that experience cure him OF
lying aud Dragging. He afterward
boasted to people that he had nnrsed
us all, only he swelled our number "a
nine. for five weeks without closing his
eyes; that he rode thirty miles twice o
week for medicine. aud looked after all
the cattle beside"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
In a Japanese Mint.

There are about three hundred hands
employed at the mint of Y eddo. Japan.
When the men enter in the morning
they are made to divest themselves of
their own clothes and put on others be-
longing to the mint. At the end of a
days work a gong sounds. when the
somehat curious spectacle is presented
of 800 men springing from the ground
on which they have been seated. throw
ing off their clothes, and rushing, a
naked throng. to one end of the yard.
Here they pass through the following
ordeal in order to prove that they have
no silver on them: Their back hair is
pulled down and examined. they wash
their hands and hold them up TO view.
they drink water. and then halo. and
lastly they run to the other end of the
yard. clearing two or three hurdles on
their way, after which performance
they are allowed to 90 to their lodg-
ings.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
Gen. Lees Daughter.

A trait that would have distinguished
Miss Mary Lee. the youngest daughter
of Gen. X. L. Lee, among politicians.
is her wonderful memory for faces and
names. Even a casual acquaintance
met year before is not forgotten, and,
meeting him several years afterward,
she at once speaks his hame aud re-
calls all the details of their former
meeting. Miss Lee came from Egypt
to witness the unveiling of the statue
of her father. She has spent the last
five years in Portugal. France, Russia,
and the island of Madeira. Miss Lee
arrived in New York entirely unan-
nounced to her many friends here, who
would have gone in troops to the dock
to meet her, instead of allowing her to
stand alone for two hours in cold.
drizzling rain. She had expected to
find it hot in New York. and packed
away all her wraps before landing,
thereby contracting a severe cold. She
is tall woman of distinguished pres
snce, and possesses that vivacious
charm of manner and brilliancy of
CONVEX sation which are natures best
gifts to her sex. Miss Lee will remain
in America. visiting friends in the
south. until next spring, when she will
sail for Europe. e.-Richmond Dispatch's
~. Y. Letter.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
OBEDIENCE 70 TIE pgATa.
A Delectabie Anecdote OF Napoleon the
czar. and the Prussian king.

The editor of Oh Bias. in his last
issue. vonehes for the truth Of this
story: Napoleon |. was entertaining
the Gar Alexander and the Prnssian
King at breakfast Ia Tilsit. when the
conversation turned on loyalty.
MY soldiers obey me blindly." said
the Car.
And mine are anxious 20 die for
me." added Napoleon.
At the suggestion of the Prussian
King a test Of devotion was agreed up
on. The royal party were breakfast
ing :n the fifth story Of building that
faced paved street Each member
was To call IN one of his soldiers aud
command him TO Jump from the win
dow Napoleon made the first test.
Cali the Gardiste Marcau." he COM
mnnded, aud Marcau appeared.
"Will You obey any order l give
youPr asked Napoleon.
Yes. sire"
"Blindly, whatever ii is7"
''Blindly, sire"
Then Jump out of that window"
"But / have "A wife and two children,
sire"
II will care for them Forwar,lr'
Aud the Gardiste Marcau. with mill
tary salute. walked to the window and
leaped out
"Call private Of the body guard. y
ordered the Gar. whose turn came
next. The soldier came.
whats your namep"
Ivan IvanoyitchP.m
well, Ivan, just throw yourself out
of that window
Yes father" answered the guards
man, and he did it.
Command the bravest of my soldier:
to come here" said the Prussian king
to his servant. A six-foot uhlan, with
n row of orders across his breast and q
scar on his forehead, entered.
MY friend" explained the King.
ITO show their loyalty French aud a
Russian guardsman have jumped AT
command from that window. Have
you the pluck to do the same?n
''Is it for the FatherlandP"
No"
Then | refuse to do it."
OIL Bias thinks this anecdote con
tains fine lesson for German army of
/ ticers of the present.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
ANorHER PEsT oE ELEAs.
This Year They Came over In Rugs from
Turkey 20 Philadelphia.


A house in the neighborhood OF
Spring Garden and Twentieth streets
was opened yesterday for the first time
in six weeks, says the Philadelphia
Press. and was found to be literally
filed with fieas. and it is feared that
they are the advance guard of the same
army of pestiferous little insects that
invaded Philadelphia last year and
which many a housewife remembers
only too well and painfully.
About two months ago the family
occupying the house in question re-
ceived from Turkey several rolls of
rugs and druggets- AS the members
of the family were expecting to start
for Europe in short time, the rugs
were allowed to remain in the hallway
without removing the outer packing.
and yesterday. when the house was
visited by a lady who had been asked
to look into it occasionally, it was dis
covered that the rugs were almost
totally DESTROYED. and that the fleas
had spread all over the house and were
busily at work on the carpets aud the
upholStering of the furniture ali over
the house.
In all the house not a single article
of this character was left untouched.
and the result was the almost total
destruction of hundreds of dollars
worth of property TIE feas had had
full swing for six weeks at least and
an inspection of the house made it evil
dent that they are very rapid multi
pliers. Another house in the same
ueighborhood has been visited by the
enemy, but they were met by Il fusil-
lade fired from guns" loaded with
Persian powder. and they beat hasty
retreat.
1t is apparent that the heas came
from Turkey. as they are of variety
indigenous to the orient. kind that
at times has spread over Europe. A
gentleman who is well up in "fleaol-
ogy.h having just returned from Spain.
where the little nuisances are a part
! of everyday life, said last night that
Persian powder and carbolic acid are
the best agencies to be used both as a
preventive aud cure; aud that gum
camphor and tar should also be dis
tributed literally about the house for
some days after the feas have left.
Their favorite breeding places are in
the cracks of the floor and in every
/ case where they have been found the
/ carpets should be taken up and beate2,
/ and the powder, or other compound
used, placed carefully in all the cracks.
/ The carpets should also be spIinkled
/ thoroughly with benzine and hung up
/ in the sun for as long a time as possi-
bic, and before being relaid the floors
/ should be we'll cleaned with hot water
| and strong soft soap.
Last year the fieas were first diseov-
cred in the neighborhood of Girard
avenue and Twentieth street. and that
section of the city was quickly covered
| by an army rs troublesome as one OF
the seven plaques of Egypt. The inva-
sion lasted for about month. aud it is
! possible that there will be a repetition
unless eIfieacious preventive measures
are taken at once.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
Growth of the Finger Nails.

Ordinarily the nails will grow about
three times their length in a year, and
to preserve their symmetry they should
be trimmed at least twice week.
There is no better way to do this than
with pair of sharp scissors. and the
cutting will be easiest and best done il
following bathing of the hands in
warm water. which will have softened
the tissue. The nail should be cut with
such curve that it will protect the
entire end of the finger alike; it should
not be so close as to look clumped. nor
should it be so long as to invite break
age. 1t is to be feared that many an
anxious mother cuts her children's
halls so short that the dirt cannot get
under them, and does not think that
in her laudable desire for neatness she
is beginning at the wrong end of re-
form aud really sowing the seeds of
untidiness. Dirt should never be al
lowed to accumulate under the nails.
no matter what their length; so that
the pertinent lesson should first be to
keep the nails entirely clean, aud then
TO keep them of the right length for
comeliness and perfection. = Good
Housekeeping.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
De AL, cake smack.


Wen 40 weRain Il stalled n ie hillside rua.
An de nrl's kiVrred Mid rtntrr'a antiwR
Wen Dc Sun'el IL ufHckin' do hiG, fnt NIT
OATS dc time for sottsn nn tnnetin va tuesi
But soon ~ yen hSera dc chAttcrln crows.
hlfck
Wen dc mornn' Rlorlcs an dock weeds grow
OATS dc time for ash cake an butterinllk
smack
Wen de barker is stripped am de back lorrr
An do iriclee, hanp f'um de Tip nv yo' nose.
Dnts de time FER scttin an toaetin 80 toes;
But soon ex De win rum de NOntiNcS' hiowH.
An do hay hlly prnnecs Ia trout Nv 10 raek,
An yo' hyers dat chnnn NV do ciqldles an
Dats dc time for ash cake an buttermilk
smack.
Wen do corn ain't nuthln hut nubbins
An dc COWS come back kaze dc creeks an
Wen dc north win nn's all dc cracks in de
hut
Dats do time for slttln' an toasiln' yo' toesi
But soon ~ de rain rum DC MAY cloud pos
Ad ypn hyer IN de low eroun dc plow-wlir
crack,
OATS de time for ash cake an buttermllk
smack.
An tinps In der scason-for winter. knows.
OATS de time fer settn' an toastin' 70 toes;
but long Ia lie dnfR dAysdis Is or fte's-
OATS dc time Ter ash cakts an huttermilk
smack
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
He WON TIE eeT.
A sharp Young Mans Method OF street
Car Riding.


al have not failed to ride downtown
on a Nortt-side grip-car free of charge
for a week. > said a smooth-faced. dap
per Young man to his companions as
he stood on the corner of Clark aud
Center streets waiting for a chance TO
get aboard ear.
That so? Tell us how you do IL,
and we will work the snap. too. said
his com mpaHiens In the same breath
well. it's this way: There are al
ways lot of people on the corner
waiting for car, aud while the con-
ductor is helping the women on jump
aboard in front and take seat inside.
Then | pull out a paper and become
intent on the news. The gripman, nine
times out of ten. Is busy fixing his ten
sion-screw, or watching the track
ahead. and pays no attention TO me.
When the conductor comes through
the car for his fares / never look up,
and he has doubts about me. but usual
ly after a hard stare at me his memory
gives out and passes on"
Don't believe il works more'n one
time in a hundred. said one of the
listeners.
downtown promptly responded the
smooth-faced individual
Its go. - said his companion.
The money was put up In the hands
of the other member of the party. and
the trio prepared To board q ear But
for some reason the first limits car
that came along did not appear to suit
the free-ride man. and there being lit
tie room in it he had an excuse to wait
1 for the next one This was a Lincoln
avenue aud he directed his friends to
get aboard on the rear platform while
he gained entrance in front as he had
explained. Sitting down about the
center of the car he pulled a paper from
/ his pocket and began reading with
great intentness. His friends secured
seats near him and watched the pro-
ceedings The conductor went through
/ 10 the froF and collected fare. then
on TO the I friends. got his niekels.
1 gave an ole V change for quarter
\ IN pennies.t 4 10 accept Canadian
dime from ashionably dressed Young
woman, and passed out without so
much as a glance in the direction of
our reading friend. Just as he was
opposite him. however. the diligent
reader ruStled his paper vigorously.
quite like a man whose sole thought
was to find the editorial column or the
funny paragraphs.
When the three arrived at Washing
ton street they alighted and sought the
seclusion OF 81 saloon to pay the stakes.
Pretty good scheme; I'll work it
myself said the one who had lost his
"
'Yes.ifs easy when you know how. !"
replied the winner as he pocketed his
$40. Then he left, and in another
minute was at the tunnel entrance.
where he caught the same car that he
had come down on II had great luck
that time. Jimmiel" said he, as he
| Times.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
Compliment to His Dog.

A very delicate compliment was late
ly bestowed by dog-lover upon the
intelligence of his Skye terrier. The
owner of the dog was sitting in his Of
flee. apparently alone. when an ac-
quaintance, entered. Glad to find oE
alone said the visitor. because J
have a confidential communication tc
make to YOU. which no one else must
hear Hold on a minute. said the
other. checking him; and then he called
out: Here. Spoil" A small terrier
crawled out from under the table, way
ging his tail. go out Spot. said his
master. The dog went out. Now.
then.n said the owner, you may go on
with your confidential comm unication
We are alone.''
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
In Ausnmnal Hours.


summer has none yet Splendur hUyerS atlll
0er the wood aud dale, each wopd and f#nt
Morris purple nlsE anfuldA each defiant hill.
while the nightly mDonllt shadows houds
each Rion.
zach autumn flower while clad ia richest
hue
Eioata royal ponnants on each passing galei
sts.s.e eai flinnl slows Ia red, gentian IN hlne'
While gold, from gulden-rsed, Eiids hill ana
Rar0 sunset views enrich the glowing sky.
Afnhor and opal clouds pile IN tho weeh
while Meiri-ltke moon hcatns, toating Idly hys
Proclaim i twilight allied with royal rest.
Anthlnrs look rich. from apples red and
bright.
10 purple grapes that cluster on the vine, 5
From hcfde OF corn that rustic, crisp and
TO tnft OF thistle, and to conc of pinel
Rich rlories aud we IN autumnal hours
A ssa1se Of futiness and completeness too
A chant OF praise hfoods over fruits ana HOW
eFs.
For beauties added ere thcy fade from view.
Ladies Home Journal.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21

The heic of the late John W. Forney
have beer offered $500 600 for the
ground anu iIding on Chestnut street.
Philadelphi: ,upied by the Press.
This is at tn of 5000 per front
foot. and is the highest price ever offered
price.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21

The greatest drawback to the growing
of cotton in California has been the
trouble of securing sufficient cheap labor
ers during the picking season. A me-
chanical Continuance has now been in
vented which is said to pi k cotton as
well and much more rapidly than it is
done with the fingers. If this m achiue
proves practical there is no reaso why
cotton should not be one OF the most
profitable of our California farm prod
ucts.-California Fruit Grower.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
Good old Shincles.

A house in Georgetown. D. c.. has
Just been shingled for the first time
since 1903. and the carpenter says he
has found sawed shingles that had been
laid within ten years in much worse
condition than the shaved pine shingles
which had been in wear eighty-seven
years.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
1t Rained stones.

Mr.. G. C. Cunningham has in his
possession a round pebble which was
taken out of hailstone at Portage.
Wis, just after the great hail-storm
had passed over that place. A friend
Of Mr.. Cunningham. who resides in
the city and is engaged in the drug
business there, in letter to that gem
tleman. states that during the storm
about five bushels of hailstones lodged
in his show windows, aud fully four
tifths of them contained these little
pebbles. The one in the possession of
Mr.. Cunningham weighs one-half
ounce, is almost round, aud has
the appearance of being at one time
washed by the waves of the lakes or
some river and it is supposed that it
was picked up by the tornado and car
ried to very high altitude, where the
ice formed around it in the manner in
which it descended. Million Eagle.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
steamboat Made br a Negro.

On St. Pauls river, in Liberia. there
Is a homemade steamboat. 1t was
constructed by a negro named Irons.
who was once slave in South Caro-
lima. He built his steamboat in this
way: He remodeled canoe fifty feet
long, put in the engine of sugar-cane
mill rugged up paddle wheels. and put
in some bits of iron shaftin@. The
steamer is not a beauty, hut it carries
freight and passengers and does good
work.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
The Kind Editor.

In Paris young poet approached
the table of very much occupied ed
itor. and said: II beg your pardon,
Monsieur. but here are few verses
which Il Very good. please to
place then in the waste basket your
self. am SO busym replied the ed
itor. without casting glance at the
poet
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
How the Great Republic Impressed
Hin.

heard last night a good story of
William ID. Howells and the early days
of his service as United States consul
at Venice, says n. Y. Star reporter.
Through an unlucky accident he
reached that city with rip in his
trousers. aud almost his first duty was
to visit a tailor and order a suit of
clothes. The tailor was obsequious-
ness itself, and Mr.. Howells, then a
very young man, was much struck with
the distinguished consideration with
which his custom was received. On
leaving the shop. however, he casually
said 10 the eringing tailor that he was
the United States consul. when the
mans manner instantly changed, and
he promptly said: In that case, sir,
you will kindly pay in advance
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21
Mr.. Newriches' Mistake.

= is told of an American millionaire
bought castle on the Rhine that
h. d day his daughter found him
" sNlis hands at a fire which he
haSeSav1adiad IN a suit of plate armor.
20 papa. y lAat have you been doingPr
she cried. Rhe feller that patented
that stove. reI@ied the lord of the
castle. must hsavS<been crazy; but I've
made the old thing neat up at last
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21

The kingdom of Italy has a unique
library in the books of travel of its
princes. each Italian prince being
bound to write a complete account of
his foreign travels. even with such
minute details as hotel bills.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21

A New York contractor paws that
city $4,000 year for the purpose of
picking over the city's. refuse, and
makes a handsome profit
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21

Somebody who has been looking up
the matter says that there are now only
i've states in the union in which .
schoolmaster can legally fog pupil.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-11-21

1t is expected that 120. 600. 600 lob
sters will be Matched in Newfound.
land this season.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-06
Funeral OF Jacob Chandler.

Jacob Chandler, OF Mt. Cuba was
buried At Lower Braudywine Presby-
terisn Church, yesterday, at 10 O'Clock.
Tho services were held ~ the residen"e
OF tho late deceased at II O'Clock, the
Rev. Thomis r. Mcdowell, q former
pastor, but now 10 charge Of Octoraro
Presbyterian Church, Chester county,
Pa, having charge. Tue deceased was
dressed in suit Of black, and encsscd
in handsome walnut casket. The only
ornament was q sheaf of wheat, repre-
senting . ripe age and full Of good
deeds.
Rev. Mr.. McDowel referred In proper
terms to the Christian virtues OF the de.
CEASED, which were worthy Of emula-
tion. In all respccts he was = model
man and model Christian. As . deacon
he was faithful In the discharge OF his
duty. Mr.. McDowell's address to the
family and friends was full OF feeling
and earnestncss. as he recommended to
them the Ctristian lie Of the deceased
as al example to be followed. The
funeral is said " have been the largest
ever seen at Lower BrAndywine.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-06
yDots.


James A. saudsrs - making up nioe
Orange street ct reasonable price, and
tomers.
wAlthsr 4 Co.'sis the best place 10
get your carriage repaired. =. 5. Market
street bridge.
Persons wishing butter put up for win.
tor use will do well TO call at Tasnall'a
creamery, Fourth and shlpley atrssts.
Plans and Specifications for the oistsrs'
Homo ON French street are 1t Nj. Gar
lsnd's Office IN the Dsyard Building.
The Donshos and Marvel prises fol
the cadet exercises st Delaware College
are on exhibition At 6herWin's store, No.
0l5 Market street.
emeltz h Co, dealers In oil kiuds oil
Southern produce. Wholesale and retail.
Give US call. We receive large con-
signments OF Southern produce every
day. which must be sold. No. l3 East
Fourth street.
Plfns and speciloat tiona for the Slsters'
Home on French street are at Mr.. Gar
laud's office in the Bsyard Building.
Rev. j. ". Houston will witt Mary
land next week In order to pass month
or two among his relatives.
Cranor & Co, No. Gal Market street,
havc msdi Q sweeping reduction on
prices OF goods. az may bs sen by ad-
vertifement IN another column.
Mias Adam. Emma Houston, who re-
sides with her sister In New York, 10
her father, Rev. J. W. Houston,
oil this city.
Choice steaks from home-rAised beef,
from IL to IL cent. nor pound. vt More.
lands. No. 407 King street.
I'm N Sunday school made &40o from
their excursion yesterday.