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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

The roads in the country as a
rule are worse than they have
been for years. Where they were
thrown up and graveled they are
fine and solid. Let's gravel some
more this summer next summer
some more; and the next summer
some more and 50 on till we get
them all graveled. In Oregon
gravel beats woodenheaded legisla-
tors for mud.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

The only reel difference If opin-
ion which has vet arisen between
aIf. Cleveland and his cabinet is
said To have beencaused when the
president asked Hoke Smith and
Bissell to wear mustaches and
thus not look so boyish as now.
Thai repIied, however, that they
.,sisi4a w Il If Grover would wear
a beard. The decision reached is
not vet announced.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24
preaidant clnnelnnd has causnl

President Cleveland has caused
CONSERVATION among the army Of
ex-ofiice holders who have beseiged
Washington demanding that they
again be allowed to feed at the
public trough, by announcing that
the rule of this administration
shall be that those who held office
during his former term will not
again be appointed to Office 50 long
as there are parties Of equal quail
fications aspiring tothe positions
which they ask. He thinks one
term Of Office sufficient to satisfy
the greed Of the average man, and
believes in passing honors and
lucrative positions around among
those who are both faithful and
competent.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

Gov Pennoyer has not given
great voice to one Of his peculiarly
characteristic bray sabout apluto-
Gratis" for two whole days That
is a good way to begin q reforma-
tioE, but Sylvester will have to lie
very low III the future if he wishes
to hide his ears.-Roseburg Re-
view.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

The New Orleans men are nat
urally sportive, but they love good
women more. The ladies said the
lottery must go and it went. Now
they have declared against pugil-
ism and the gallant Southerners
have turned their backs on this
physical style Of enjoyment.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

President Cleveland evidently
RECEIVED information Of the awful
struggle for office in Oregon and
TO avoid trouble for himself quietly
announced that Senator Villas
would attend to distributing the
loaves and fishes in the webfoot
state. The senator will soon real
ize the delicaey OF his position, as
the hord Of ofiice-seekers are pre-
pairing t. swoop down upon him
If be survives the seige he will
have good cause for congratula-
Mercury.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

Mrs. Mary 3. Lease has been
elected president Of the Kansas
stsfs Board of Charities. This is
,,,ie for tnS Populist pauperss, but
Heaven keep the INDECENT Demo
crabs and Republicans. They'll
appeal in vain for a crust Of bread.
They will ask for honey and will
be given gall.-Welcome.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

Hew are you fixed for letterheads,
aiIi-heads, envelopes, nal heads,
statements and the like9 Don't follow
theold style Of using imprinted sta
9llonery. We printeyprything ~ lhis
office and charge reasonable price
anly, We claim to do as good work
for as little money us any office IN the
state
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24
City Official PapeE.
The Oregonian says that national
banks have outlived their useful
ness. Is Brother Scott going over
to the populists?--Welcome.

The horrors Of becoming an old
maid or bachelor is dawning upon
the coming generation with re-
markable force. THERE'S a young
lad Of Stayton, is years old, en-
gagged to a girl Of IA, to be married
Eve years hence.-Stayton Times.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

The Cherokee strip is heing in
yaded BY boomers, hundreds Of
whom were seen there Wednesday,
encamped along the lines of the
Atchison 4 Tokeka. Troops are
out after them.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

The California Legislature sub
mitted a resolution to the sote Of
tie people providing for the remoy-
ii ofthe capital from Sacramento
ta San Jbse. tits very likely to
carry, and San jose, which was
once the seat Of government for
that state, is likely to have it
again.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-03-24

Cleveland hits the populists the
quickest and hardest blow yet de-
livered. He says that the citizen
is sworn to support the govern
ment, but Mrs. Lease wants the
government to support the people.
That's hot.-Welcome.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05
A SAD ACCIDENT.

Saturday afternoon about 2 O'Clock
word was brought to town that Thorn
ton Willis, son of Mr.. and Mrs. q,
A. Willis, had drowned while bathing
in the forebay at the dam. 1t seems
that young Willis, in company with
several other boys, were in swimming
above the dam and that young Willis
swan or was carried through the
gates of the forebay and got into the
current above the water wheels. just
above the water wheels is big screen
TO keep driftwood and trash our OF
them, and instead of going to this
screen to get out he turned around
aud started up stream against the
current. His strength gave out and
he cried for help. John Conn, All en-
ploye of the mill, ran TO the door
and seeing that young Willis was
drowning Jumped into the forebay to
rescue him. But Willis had gone
down two or three times before Conn
reached him. Conn got hold of him,
however, and being excited, he, too,
started up stream against the current.
He got to within about two feet OF A.
Willard. who was standing on the
bank ready TO take hold of them, when
C0nn's strength gave out and he went
under with his burden. lie had to
give up the task and the boy came up
no more. The head gates were then
closed and the waller In the forebay
allowed to escape and young Willis
body was recovered. He was rolled
on u barrel and the water gotten out
of hinit and everything within the
power Of those present was done to
resuscitate him., but to no avail-lifc
was extinct.
The sad news was carried 10 Mrs.
Willis at her home few minutes be-
fore the body arrived. 1t was indeed
sad home coming TO her aud the
little sisters of young Willis.
Funeral services were conducted al
the residence on SUNDAY morning at
9 o'clock by Rev. NJ. E. Bramhall,
after which the remains were laid 20
rest in the city cemetery. A large
number OF boys, intimate friends ot
the deceased, gathered to pay their
last tributes. Jas. Thornton Willis was
10 wears, months and q days old. Mr..
and Mrs. Willis have the heartfelt
sympathy of all in their bereavement.
This should certainly prove very
DEAR lesson. to other boys. 1t Is n
wonder that more accidents OF this
kind have n0t occurred, for hoys are
in the habit OF going in swimming
daily above the dam. Parents sho"id
take 1 his home alsn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05
Refrigerators
Ice Chests
Pumps, k k'sDs
DEATH OF w. Il. ROWE.

Died, at his home in the north part
Of this city, on Tuesday, August /, al
IL o'clock p. M, of dropsy of the
heart, w. L. Rowe, aged 81 years.
Mr.. Rowe had been i'll for several
months and his death was not unex-
pected. lie had been q resident OF
This city for several years, having
cone here from Carthage, Mo. Dur
ing the war OF the rebellion Mr.. Rowe
was member Of Co. l, Fifth Mis-
souri, Cavalry. He was member OF
the Masonic and G. A. r. lodges, and
The funeral services which were held
on Wednesday, August 2, at 5 p. III.
were under the auspices of the Ma
sonic lodge, assisted by the G. A. r.
post. The remains were inferred in
the city cemetery beside those of his
wife, who had preceded him.
Deceased left two children, George
Rowe, a member OF the Joplin police
tnrcc, and Mrs. Florence Colburn of
HARLAN, Iowa, who arrived just in
slime to attend the funeral.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

Cheiopa Democrat: Many OF our
farmers are trying the diseased chinch
hugs Dhis season, and from reports re-
crlyed ut this Office, they are proving
a biy sucress.'-> Those who have given
the matter attention say there is no
doub but they do the work. If orr
farmers will unite Ia The work OF ex-
termination we believe that the coun-
Try can I've rid Of these pests. Or course
il is "i but little Use for one farmer to
try il alone, as the bugs will come
from his ueishbor's fis.lds. The proper
way 10 msnsgr ihis business would he
for each community to select s0me one
prr>om 10 attend 10 this work, just
what he caH' attend 10 properly, snd
then for all TO chip in and pay for his
work. l,y+lhis means the work could
he thoroughly done, aud done !usi
whrm needed TO be.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

Union services will be held in tine
NJ. E. church on Sunday evening at !
O'Clock p. m. The sermon will be by
Rev. NJ. L. Bramhall. Subject: "The
Wonderful" This will quite largely
consist of reference to wonders viewed
at the worlds fair.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05
LIGHTNING,S CAPERS.

During the rain storm southwest OF
this city SUNDAY evening lightning
struck the wire fence, which encloses
w. II. Horrors pasture, and killed six
head of horses and one mule. The
horses had punched up against the
fence and the current made short
work of them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05
Bucklen's Arnica sal

The best sahe in the world fer
cltts. bruises, sores. = ulcers, sail
rhrunl. fever sores. '<,iirr. chappcd
hamds, oh:lblains. o0Rsr and all skin
r.rrptioms. aud positively cures piles
ar 10 pay rr3uirrd. II i guaranteed
% give perfect satisfaction or inunel
refund l. Price 2jc per box. Fol-
ssls Is. j.. q. pUlstr..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

A large two-inch oak wagon plat.
form and a neat awning has been
built at the front of the Baxter
Springs -four mills which adds great
ly to the convenience and comfort OF
customers in unloading or loading
their wagons.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

Rev. w. A. Shanklin of Spokane
Falls, WASH, who preached at Camp
Logan last Friday evening, while YET
a young man, being only % years OF
age, is a powerful talker and well de.
serves to be called "the Talmage OF
the Pacific SLOPE"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05
Barb Wire
Bicycles
Flower Pots
Gasoline Stoves
Fishing Tackle
Lawn Mowers

The top price paid for hogs in the
Kansas City market Wednesday was
$3.50 per cwt. The price of barrel
pork in Chicago OH Tuesday fell off SO
per barrel in three.quarters of an
hOur
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

The case of the United States rs.
Henry, Stand, charged with trIoni"'ls
a-saultupom Alvin Baker. which wa+
heli bciare L. ;. Commissioner DAT
iels or Monday, was continued u'''i'
next liOAday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

The wind aud clouds did great
deal of bluffing Sunday evening, but
tailed to give us much of rain. The
agricultural district north, west and
south of us got a good soaking, how
ever, for which we are truly thankful.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

O>bOin Lynch. SON al Mr.. AMI Mrs.
I. n. Lys,rh, was the successful con
trs; Nj, ia the bicycle cuuie>i given by
+. Il: llooSe aud won ilir whcei.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05
THE MELRosE CAMP FIRE.

The camp lire held at Melrose,
twelve miles west OF Baxter, on Fri
day and Saturday, July % and 90,
was u grand success from all points Of
view. On Friday morning people be.
gan coming in from the surrounding
towns and country and by evening
there were at least 1000 on the ground.
The camp fire was held in Lammey's
grove, which Is Il beautiful place, and
as The weather was fine a good time
was had by all present.
Speeches were made by Bernard KEEL
ly, pension agent OF Kansas, Col. }. B.
Cook of Chetopa, II. l.. Skaggs If
Baxter Springs, G.. w. Richardson of
Columbus, G.. w Matthews of Mel.
rose, Col. Roper aud Others, aud much
enthusiasm was manifested.
Music was furnished by the miners
band OF Weir City. VIM. Blundell,
the Chetopa gunner, was present with
his gun and Dad Wahl, the ''laugh.
ing drummer" Of Keclville was on the
ground from ''starl TO finish"
Several retreshmert stands were on
the grounds aud all did good bust.
ness.
We would have been pleased 10
have given a more detailed account of
the meeting. but are unable to do SO
from the fact that we could noe. get it.
We accidentally omitted E!eniion
last week OF sad aud paintURaccident
which befell Mrs. n. ID. 9Swrn about
two weeks agp,. Mrs. lltarn was
walking across the street aear lier
home carrying pail 1T .w9uier when
she stepped npon II bucket hoop The
opposite side 'of which flew up and
caught her other foot causing her TO
fall heavily. On si.ing she fund she
could 'nn use her right arm well. Her
husband was called and pronounced
the arm broken, but shenron,emded IL
was not, Ms did ASA would-be physi-
elan who volunteered his services IN
the rase. The arm became much
swollen, ard t,sColored. and was 80
painfu that Mrs. Hearm finally con-
senied to-haVe-a reputable physician
csllcd. Tho accident acquired on
Wednesday ana on Saturday DR.! Les
ter set the broken arni, >inre which
time il has heen inpravimg slowly IL
was hrukea abDnt midway between
the shOuIdrr aud "lbnw
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-08-05

LeAYe0rdcrs lege for job work =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
When Christ Was Born.

Now, it happened when the Saviour
was born that certain wise men in the
far east had seen a star.
They knew the meaning of the light,
and they repaired on camels across the
desert to the city of Jerusalem.
Arriving at the court of Herod they
inquired, saying: Where is he that Is
born king of the Jews, for we have seen
his star in the east and have como to
worship himY'
Herod was sorely troubled by this
question, and he asked of the wise men
where this ruler was born.
''And they said unto him, in Bethle-
hem of Judea; for thus it is written by
the prophet.
''And thou, Bethlehem, in the land of
Judah are not the least among the
princes of Judah, for out of thee shall
come a governor that shall rule my
people Israel"
Herod was wroth and jealous of this
new monarch, who seemed to be des-
tined to overthrow him.
He told the wise men to go on to Beth
lehem, and after they had found the Sa-
viour to return to him with the news of
his whereabouts.
Guided by the star, which had gone be-
fore them for many weeks. they arrived
at the little home where the Saviour was
dwelling.
They fell upon their knees and wor-
SHIPPED him, and when they had opened
their treasures they presented him with
gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Hence it is that every year in the beau
tiful Christmastide the parents give
presents to their children in celebration
of the Saviour's birth.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
A CELESTIAL CATC,1.
A sIassacIrusetts Belle to Wed "a Christian
lied Chinaman.

A BIassacIIusetts Belle to Wed Christian
lied Chinaman.
Intermarriages between Chinese men
and white women are becoming almost
too common to excite comment, and
from one point of view may be consider
ed indicative of a progressiveness for
which natives of the Flowery Kingdom
get but little credit. When, however.
as sometimes happens, well educated
American girl of good family contracts
such a union, or announces her inten-
ton to do so, it still occasions consider
able surprise, though the bridegroom
may be a mandarin of high degree, or of
a family whose social or official rank in
his own country is superior to that of
his bride in this.
Miss May Burnham, a pretty and ac-
complished daughter of the Old Bay
State, who resides in Springfield, is the
latest young woman to permit such an
announcement to be made for her, and
her attending husband is Yung Kwai,
an interpreter at the Chinese consulate
in New York.
Miss Burnham is a sedate, sensible
young woman of % years. She has re-
sided in Springfield all her life and her
family is well known and much re-
spected there. She is we'll educated and
has some artistic accomplishments, hav-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
YUyG KwAI AND MAY BURNHAM.

IUNG hWAl AND MAJ BShANH-1As
ing graduated at the Springfield high
school and studied art for two terms at
Smith college. For the past two years
she has been employed in an art store in
Springfield She has known her aft
anced ever since she was little girl,
and says she can see nothing unnatural
in their marriage.
Yung Kwai is Yale university grad
uate, and also studied ut the Springfield
high school. After leaving college he was
connected for some time with the Chi
nese legation in Washington as an inter-
prefer, and was subsequently, transferred
to New York in the same capacity. He
is thoroughly Americanized in manners
and dress, and does not even wear
queue. He is a member of the South
congregational church in Springfield,
though his home is now in New York.
He is an accomplished Gnguist, and his
friends credit him with an exemplary
character. His age is about 80, and he
has resided in the United States for 20
wears and has no desire to return TO his
native land. His father is said to be an
educational commissioner in China, and
there is the usual little romance about
his family being next to that of the en-
peror in rank and the young man per
sonally standing high in the imperial
favor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
OLD CHRISTMAS SONGS.
Familiar but Beverent Treatment of the
sacred-Words of a simple Folk.


Familiar but Reverent Treatment of the
sacred-Words of n simple Folk.
For the most part the old songs speak
with the voice Of poverty appealing 10
wealth, and so il is not strange that
Christs humble birth should be dwelt
upon. On that ground at least the sup
plicants seem TO feel their nearness to
the Man Of Sorrows who had nowhere
10 lay his head. The ever recurring plea
TO the rich to give aims Of their goods
gifts Of the days gladness"-is re-
minder Of the one who came not to be
ministered unto, but 10 minister" The
familiarity with which sacred things are
touched is not irreverence, but rather
the innocent freedom Of the child TO
whom God seems kind father and Jesus
a gentle elder brother.
The holy names are almost always
coupled with some adjective expressive
of affection - sweet Jesus" MARY
midland the pretty Cornish carol tells
how the Virgin was called Modryb
Marya, '.our dear Aunt Mary" by the
people on the lamar side. The honest
Christian must often feel inclined to
avert his face from the asperities, con-
trovergies and prosecutions Of warning
creeds, but in these strains that survive
from an age that is past we find only the
loving and tender side of religion-the
words of a simple folk who were not
afraid to creep close to the Fathers knee
and lay hold upon his robe.
In many of these old songs the good
cheer peculiar TO the day is dwelt upon,
with frank delight which reminds one
of the child's innocent Joy of anything
sweet in the mouth" Thus runs one
exultant strain:
o you merry, merry souls,
Christmas is a-coming.
We shall have flowing bowls.
Dancing, piping, mumming.
The materialistic bard waxed enthusi-
astic over
The larders full of beef and pork.
The garners filed with corn,
and each stanza of one of the carols
winds up with the appetizing burden,
''Plum pudding, goose, capon, mince pie
and roast beef" Father Christmas was
esteemed as entering like a man."
when EARNED with spit and dripping
pam" After a year of hard work and
hard living the poor folk looked forward
to a lavish feast, and it is small wonder
that their minds dwelt chiefly upon such
dainties as
Delicate minced pies
To feast every virgin;
Capon and goose, likewise
Drawn and dish of sturgeon.
From Seedlings Ancient Christmas
Carols" is taken Masters, In This Hail.
one of the quaintest and most pleasing of
the lays that were sung by the Yuletide
MINISTRIES in the days of old:
To Bethlehem did they go, the shepherds three,
To Bethlehem did they go, to whe'r it were
or no,
Whether Christ was born or no,
To set men free.
Masters, in this hall,
Hear ye news today
Brought over sea,
And ever you pray,
NOVEL;, NOVEL;, NOVEL;!
Sing we clear;
Holpen all folk on earth
BY Gods Son SO dear.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
Christmas PIeasantries.

Lord Henry Bentinck, though he was
shortsighted and had to wear glasses,
was an admirable rider and a most pop
ular master of hounds. 1t was he who
inquired from a rash cavalier who was
overriding his hounds, MAY 1 ask, sir,
do you smell the fox!" and who said to a
large landed proprietor suspected of vul-
pecidal acts, on his remarking that he
regarded a particular wood as quite a
seminary for foxes, 81 think, general,
you mean cemetery"
Spending Christmas with a friend,
Lord Henry was asked at luncheon by
the rector after service in a church
which had been profusely adorned with
evergreens, but In which the congrega-
ton had been small, what he thought of
the decorations. II thought" he re-
piled, that there was plenty of cover,
but very~iittle game. San Francisco
Argonaut.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
Massage.

MRS. PRAY WOULD ANNOUNCE
vi that she will attend limited num-
Der of patients. Address at h. NJ.
Whitney's, King ST.; Bell Telephone rs
3228-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16

REV L. b. BAGBY. science, w n lie
their minds and energies should be all
intent upon swelling the appropriation
bills for the benefit of the "deestricks."
Yet there is some likelihood Of some
thing like that happening, for in their
new chaplain, Rev. Edward =. Bagby,
the representatives have chosen a min
lister who has made a special study of how
TO reach and soften the obdurate hearts
of men.
The work of the chaplain in the house,
II Is true, Is limited to opening the daily
sessions with prayer, but there is atleast
a chance of his words falling on good
soil, like some of the seed In the variable
of the sower. Mr.. Bagby has already
gained favor by making his prayers
short, which generally pleases congress
men, and there is no knowing but what.
pleased with his brevity, they may be
touched by his fervor and come to real
ize that that there is something in re-
hgion after ALL
Pleasantly aside, however, Mr.. Bagby,
though young man, is an earnest and
efficient worker in the ministry He is
the pastor of the Ninth Street Christian
church in Washington, where in the past
two years he has built up one of the
strongest congregations in the capital.
He is Virginian by birth and only %
years old, but was educated at the Uni
versity Of Kentucky and took the Yale
degree of bachelor of divinity.
He preached among the mountains of
West Virginia and at Newport News be-
fore going to Washington and spent
year or more laboring as an evangelist.
It was in this capacity that he first went
to the Ninth Street church, where his
preaching was so effective that he was
invited to accept the pastorate. His
church now numbers over 400 members,
and he is especially popular with young
people
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-12-16
4 NV coNeRgssloNhL cHAeLAIn.

Evangelist.
IL all the stories are true that circu-
late about Washington concerning mem
bers Of congress there was evidently