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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
Puzzles in relationship.


A strange relationship exists in the
family of a couple Of Englishmen in this
state. Some ten years ago two brothers
named Beers came to this country from
England and settled on small farm in
Menefee county. Things prospered with
them, and soon one Of the brothers,
Philip, becoming tired of lonely life on
the farm, wooed and won Miss Lizzie
johnson, young rural beauty. They
were married and lived happily together
nearly eight years. Something, how
tver, disturbed the harmony Of their
married life, for last summer Philip ap-
Piled for and obtained divorce. Life
seemed to have lost all charms for him.
In the mean time the other brother.
Louis, also tired Of the unlucky lot OF
the lone bachelor, began to cast about
him for helpmate, and must have dis
covered in his brothers late wife the
sum of all his future happiness. for the
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

To illustrate how the little tricks of
manner are copied and become the fash
ion, 1t is told OF n debutante Of several
seasons ago who speedily became u pro
nounced belle that at her first few up.
pearances in society, out Of sheer embar
rassment, she invariably stood with her
hands clasped. Before she ceased to re-
sort TO this peculiar method Of relief her
reign became established, and all tie
girls Of her set, recognizing her suprem-
acy, quickly saw and copied her inter.
twining fingers.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
Curious Recovery Of Lost Records

Gorham met with serious loss over
twenty years ago. About 1871 it was
discovered that a book containing the
earliest town records, from its incorpora-
tion in 1854 to 1916, was missing. The
town offered a reward for its return and
many individuals joined in the search,
but hope Of finding these records was
abandoned long ago, Last week, how
ever, the express brought from Boston a
package containing three books in excel
lent preservation, without any explana-
ton. One OF them was the early rec.
ords Of Gorham. The other two books
contained the marriages, births and
deaths Of the inhabitants Of the town
from 1854 to 1922. Lewiston journal
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
Novel wedding Gifts.

A novelty in the line Of wedding pres
ents has just been put upon the market.
II you have friend who is about to top
pie over the brink Of matrimony, and
would take pleasure in presenting him
with something besides that eternal
punch bowl, or those perennial knives
and forks, or that customary ormolu
clock, go down aud see one Of the big
safe companies on lower Broadway. The
safe man has gone so far ahead Of the
gentle burglar in solidity Of construc-
tion and tool defying locks that he can
now afford to give some Of his wares a
touch of the decorative and picturesque.
His first venture in this direction has
resulted in series of little strong boxes
made up in odd shapes The favorite
one is that Of a portable writing desk.
The safe proper is concealed beneath a
covering Of inlaid wood, and not one
person in hundred would suspect it to
be anything but desk. 1t can be car
ried in trunk or satchel and is admira-
bly, fitted Tor the transportation of large
sums Of ready money. Once locked it
would take small blast Of dynamite to
open it.
The one objection to it is that should
the burglar ever suspect the real identity
Of the innocent looking desk he would
only have to put it under his arm and
tote it away to crack at leisure, New
York Commercial Advertiser.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

Facts are stubborn things This Is a
trite remark, but, like all trite remarks,
true. There are certain facts which to-
day are applicable to the woman ques
ton that the hard headed opponents Of
woman's advancement find 1t difficult to
combat. The chief fact is the persistence
with which woman "bobs up serenely'
in all the live questions Of the day Take
her all around she is very much alive,
and is demonstrating her old conceded
ability to put in the last word and put
1t in often, with a success that takes
away the breath Of the old fogies. With
q consciousness that she is one Of mil
lion Of her own sex competing with men
for bread and butter, she puts her hands
in her jacket pockets and says, firmly,
but courteously: "A little more room, il
you please, cir. God made this world
just as much for me as for you.s And
she usually finds the extended elbows
gradually succumb under her persistent
pressure. Chicago Herald.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

Ladies will be surprised to hear that
the use Of red parasols has been officially
forbidden in many villages Of the Tyrol.
The peasants say that the startling color
irritates the grazing cattle, and that a
number Of accidents Of recent date were
due to the display Of red sunshades. :
London Queen.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
A co.aperatIye Boot Factory.

A striking proof Of the steady progress
of the principle of cooperative produc-
ton was given Friday at Leicester,
where over 800 delegates from all parts
Of the kingdom assembled to assist at
the formal opening of the largest coop
erative boot and shoe factory in the
world. The factory stands on six acres
Of ground. The buildings cost $50, 900,
and when fitted with machinery the to-
tai outlay will have been $250,0O0. The
working capital will be $1,000,000, and
the factory will be able to turn out 50,-
900 pairs of boots every week. This huge
enterprise has been and will continue to
be managed by workingmen, and the
men who make the boots will share in
the profits earned by their labor Lon
don Cor New York Times
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

The Duke Of Westminster has again
this year given to the Chester infirmary
the sum Of $500, being the proceeds Of
the shillings charged upon visitors for
admission to Eaton hall and gardens,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

In the pockets Of clothing discarded by
a burglar at Charlottesville, Ind, wins
found u translation from Caesars Com
mentaries and an example in algebra, in
dicating that the night prcwler was
student.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
Curious debate on a Burned pInafore

Curious Debate on a Burned PinafOre.
A burned pinafore has been the cause
of curious debate. A girl belonging
TO the Cuckoo Lane schools, at Hanwell,
belonging to the city of London and st.
Savour's union, dropped the chalice at a
communion service and stained the pima
fore. Thereupon the high chaplain or
dered the pinafore not to be washed. but
to be destroyed As it belonged to the
ratepayers the managers inquired his
authority for destroying their property.
The chaplain pleaded the precedent
that old Bibles are destroyed in the same
way, but offered to buy new pinafore.
The managers however are determined
not to let the matter rest and two com
mis- ,ees are to investigate the practices
pf Ritualistic chaplains in regard TO
damaged pinafores and Bibles. London
Tit-Bits.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

Miss Maggie Donger, of Shelbyville,
Ind, began unique course Of treatment
for consumption last week Under the
advice of her doctor she uses diet made
up exclusively Of young dog flesh.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

First Small Boy This paper says chill.
dren oughter be taught what to do in
ease Of fire, an they oughter go through
the performance until they know.
Second Small Boy-All right. Where's
the matches2 Good News.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
wedded in a blizzard.

In a big snowstorm Miss Lydia e.
Carder and Mr.. James William Watson,
both Of West Virginia, were welded by
the Rev. R. Kolk, Of Pawpaw, w. Va.
The ceremony was performed on an is
land in the Potomac, near 0ldtown. The
wind was blowing perfect hurricane
and the snow fell thick and fast. The
bride wore a white cloth costume, with
bonnet and gloves to omatch. Cor. Balti-
more American
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

Frieud-What became of that young
man you were engaged to last summer
Miss Cathem (innocently)- Which oner
New York Weekly.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06

ABrooklyn girl only eleven years Of
age has formed $50 intelligible words Of
the letters found in the word incompre-
hensibilitv.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-10-06
RHEUMAT ATISM

cessful results, but which brought on an
attack Of mercuriol Rheumatism that
made my life one Of agony. After suf-
ering four years gave up all remedies
and commenced using s. s. S. After
taking several bottles, ] was entirely
cured and able to resume work.
KsXsXM Is the greatest medicine for
uSks6sM blood poisoning to-day on
the market
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dlieases mailed
free. SWIFT SPEcIFIo Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was
clear and cool. Seven prisoners were
at the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
OF the following cases
Maggie Bryant, colored, arrested by
Officer J. T. Smith for using vulgar Ian
guage on the street, forfeited her col
lateral
Georgianna Day and John Nelson,
both colored, arrested by Officers J. I.
Smith and Bremen, charged with
fighting, were dismissed with repri-
mand.
Edward Davis, colored, arrested by
Officers Grady and Arlington charged
with escaping from the chain gang, was
returned to the gang.
Solomon Miles and Harrie Day, al
rested by Officers Young and Griffin
and Samuel Williams, arrested by Off
GERS Arlington and Grady, the offenders
all colored, charged with stealing chick
ems from DIR. d. n. Rust's farm in til
county, were committed for further ex
animation.
A young First warder for disorderIy
conduct was fined $3.50.
VIM. Epes, colored, charged with ar
assault on another colored man, wa;
dismissed. the charge not having beer
proved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

The FUNERAL DIRECToRs.-The an
nual meeting of the Funeral Directors
Association of Virginia will be held in
this city beginning on the 18th inst.
Mr.. W. D. Diuguid, of Lynchburg, is
president of the association. Perhaps
the most important business that will
be brought up for consideration will be
proposition to ask the legislature to
pass law requiring all funeral direc-
tors to be registered, as pharmacists
now are The object is to provide not
only that the dead shall be properly
cared for, but that, in cases ofinfectious
diseases, the living may be protected by
the use of proper disipfectants, and
that funeral directors be required to see
that this law is enforced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

YOUNG THGEvEs.-Three colored
boys from this city went to the farm of
DR.. D. n. Rust, in the county, yester-
day and asked to be given some fruit.
Their request was complied with, but
before they left the premises each stole
q chicken. A warrant was sworn out
for the arrest of the thieves, and after
some trouble the police found one at
home and the other two in the house Of
a well-known colored woman, one hav-
ing secreted himself under q lounge.
The latter told the officers that the pro-
prietress had told him to stay in her
house while the search was 60
ing on. This is not the first time that
thieves and stolen articles have been
found on the same premises, missing
hog having on one occasion been recov-
cred there. The boys were held for
further hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09
The Silver Bill Fight.

The anti-silver committee after poll Of
the House yesterday, reported majority Of
thirty-fve for repeal. They had conference
with Messrs. Bland and Culberson to arrange
for plan of battle Mr. Bland will bitterly
oppose unconditional repeal of the Sherman
bill, but he repeats the assurance he gave
Monday night that he does not contemplate
tilibustering. He suggests three weeks as a
time that would suffice for full aud free dis
custom,
Among the plans suggested is to offer a
series of bills providing for free coinage at a
ratio of 16 to 1 then. when that is defeated,
another bill at II to 1 and so on up to % TO
1, stopping, of course, if any bill should pass
the House before that limit is reached. If no
such bill is adopted. then further opposition
to unconditional repeal would be abandoned
as absolutely hopeless.
While unconditional repeal in certain in
the House it isjust as uncertain in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

The Mt. VERNON RAILWAY Co.
Inc Washington Star says the citizens
OF Georgetown have begun to get con-
slderably exercised over the reported
Preparations that the Mount Vernon
railroad Company are making to once
again attempt the passage of the bill al
lowing the construction of a bridge
across the Potomac river near Analos-
esn Island. DIR. Richie, the president
ot the West Washington Citizens AS
ISOLATION, said yesterday that if Con-
gfess permitted the bill to go through
!ae commercial interests of Georgetown
would be outraged. A meeting of the
e''lzens will be called at an early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

THE PHILLIPS CAsE.-The writ of
error and supersedeas granted last
week in Richmond by Justice Richard
son, of the Court Of Appeals, to the
judgment of the Corporation Court Of
this city, which last May convicted
Jefferson Phillips of murder in the Sec
ond degree and sentenced him to eight
years in the penitentiary, was re-
ceived here to-day by Mr.. }. S. Beach,
Clerk of the Corporation Court. The
case will not be reviewed by the Court
of Appeals before November or De-
cember, and if new trial is granted it
will not come up in the Corporation
Court of this city before the January
term next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

New SCHEDULE.-Mr. ]. t. Beckham
received this morning letter from Mr..
]. S. B. Thompson, superintendent, in re-
ply to one written him July 14th, asking
that the train on the main line of the
Midland railroad be changed so that
better accommo 1ation should be afford
ed the travelling public and the milk
producers living above Manassas. Mr..
Thompson says that on and after Sun
day next, August 18th, passenger train
leaving Alexandria now at 7:25 p M,
will leave at $40. p. IN, passing
through Culpeper at 7:lO, and the train
now going north through the same coun-
ury at S:3l, a. m. will pass at els
q. N. and ARRIVE in Washington about
9 a. m. This is what is known as the
milk train, and this change is especial
ly desired by the shippers ofmilk. Mr..
Thompson has always felt personal
interest in the local travel and traffic
along the road, and deserves the thanks
of the community for this important
change in these local trains. His many
friends are glad to see him at his post
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

4 PLEASANT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
boII of Alexandria Council, Royal Ar
canum was filled last night with over
TWO hundred ladies and gentlemen who
had assembled to witness and partlcl-
note in an entertainment which had
been arranged by the council in honor
oftbe initiation of the 200th member of
that order. The gathering began short
yafter eight o'clock and the committees
did everything possible toward the en-
tartainment of their guests. Mr.. G. w.
MILAN acted as master of ceremonies
and acquitted himselfin his usual hap
NV, manner. The exercises were open
I'd nv fine music from brass band of
his CITY. and Mr.. Charles Kennedy TO-
loved in banjo solo, which was high
" enioved. Miss Mitchell then dis
rIayed much talent in laughable reci-
tafion. and was encored. Miss Blanche
Rotchford gave specimens of her vocal
mowers which were heartily applauded
and encored. The band again enliven-
ed things, after which Mr.. Kennedy
sounded his banjo and sang some comic
ditties which was keenly relished. More
vocal and instrumental music followed,
after which the company adjourned to
the lower room where sumptuous re-
fresbments had been spread by Mr.. l..
Sbuman, such as chocolate, vanilla,
ncacb, pistache, bisque and strawberry
ice cream. orange and lemon ices and
al sorts Of fancy cakes. Mr.. George
Thler regent. raped the company to
order and Rev. ]. N. Nourse asked the
usual blessing, after which feast began
and was enjoyed heartily by everyone,
As it was closing the assembly was fur.
Their RECALLED by Capt. J. V. Davis and
Mr.. James Lash who gave Rotations
which were loudly applauded. About
half-past ten o'clock the festivities drew
to a close and the company left much
pleased with the evenings entertain
ment
The entertainment was arranged
and rendered so successful by Mr..
Robert w. Arnold, chairman of the
committee ofarrungements, and his able
aides. Messrs. James p. Lash and Fred.
Schneider. The musical part OF the
affair was in charge Of Mr.. {. W. Mil
len (chairman) and Capt. J. Y. Davis
and Mr.. Henry X. Field. The area
mum now has POI members on its rolls
and last night three applications for
membership were received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

DAsTARDLY AssAULT.-A dastardly
assault was committed yesterday after
noon upon Airs. George w, Townsend,
an estimable white lady living within
four miles of Pocomoke City, Nd, by
Dennis Costen, colored at her own
home. Costen rode up to the house
and said he had been sent there to buy
some hogs. Upon receiving the infor-
nation that they had none he left, but
a few minutes later came up behind
Mrs. Townsend and, catching her by
the throat and nearly choking her to
death and otherwise illtreating her, be
accomplished his purpose. A search
ing party is out looking for the negro,
and if caught the chances are that he
will be lynched, as the whole neighbor-
hood is aroused by the assault Mrs.
Townsend is about forty years of age.
This is the first case of the kind known
in that community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

VIRGINIANs AT THE FAIR.-This is
Virginia Day at the Chicago fair and a
number of persons from this State are
now there. Among the arrivals yes
terday were several hundred public
school teachers from the Normal Insti-
tute, recently in sessiod at Salem.
Senator John w. Daniel, John w. Dan
iel, jr., Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Col. A. S.
Buford and others arrived in the morn
ing. Senator Daniel and his son and
Gen. Lee quickly made for the Midway
Plaisance, where they spent the day
sightseeing, the Senator declaring that
he made the visit simply to crafty his
son and Gen. Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

CENTENNIAL CHoRUs.-The Alexan-
dria division of the grand Centennial
chorus under Prof. 7. d. Gambrill, will
be organized at his store on King street
tonight Already fifty singers have
given him assurance that they will at
tend. There should be no trouble in
getting a hundred signers as there are
ten church choirs here averaging eight
voices each, beside quite number who
are not connected with any choir. The
central committee in Washington hopes
to present to each singer, as souvenir
of the occasion, nicely bound volume
of the music used. Alexandria singers
are expected to turn out en- masse and
make good showing for the city. Mr..
Gambrill hopes to make the organiza-
ton permanent as the Alexandria Cho-
raj Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

ARREST OF A YoUTH.-A resident #
theFirst ward had a young white man ar
rested this morning for disorderly con-
duct at the corner of Fairfax and
Franklin streets, and Mayor Strauss
fined him $3.50. 1t seems that this in
tersection as we'll as the one two
squares further north is infested by
gangs of boys, and some young men,
who annoy passersby, and yell at and
insult people who pass in the street
ears. The Mayor has instructed the po-
lice to break up lettering around the cor
ners in this section of the city, and
hereafter the members of all such
gatherings will be arrested and fined,
It being determined to give no further
warning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The Franconia tournament was he

Inc tranconla tournament was nelu
to-day.
Hunting creek bridge is said to be
badly in need of repairs.
The excursion of the conductors and
motermen of the electric railway to
Riverside Park will be given tomorrow.
Mayor Strauss mas called speciat
meeting of the City Council for to-nish-
to designate a place for the City Sea-
enger to deposit the night soil.
Barlow Brothers Minstrels gave
very amusing entertainment at the
Opera House last night which was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed.
A gentleman living in the upper part
of the city who thought he saw
chicken thief caused some excitement
about midnight last night by blowing
whistle.
A colored man, named Richard
Drew, while going home with color
ed woman from bush meeting was at
tackled by several men near Falls
Church on Sunday night and badly
beaten.
A small white boy named Phillips, while
endeayoring to climb into a cart at the inter
section of Fairfax and Prince streets this
morning fell and struck his head violently on
the tagging and was considerably bruised.
He was picked up and carried to his home by
resident of the neighborhood.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Orlando Proctor. of Madison
county, and Victoria Brown of Culpeper, and
to w. l.. Hawkins and o. NJ. E. Nuckells,
both of Richmond.
There will be an important meeting of the
stockholders of the 0. D. 3. c. at the boat
house tonight at s o'clock. The dances have
been discontinued for the present on account
Of so many people being away from the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09
THE SWISS SALE.

All styles of dots and figures. 23c quality
for 15c yard 25c quality for tic a yard ;
2Sc quality for 19c yard 40 to 45c quality
for 25c yard. You don't meet with such
values every day. In connection with this
sale there is a lot of 46-inch Black Null at
25c yard that was 42c and lot of 40-inch
India Linon at 12lsc yard.
Second floor, ................11th-st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09

EXANlINATIoN.-Justice Birch, of the
county, went to Georgetown yesterday
and examined several persons in refer
ence to the murder of the old soldier
Swift in the county last month. The
examination was to determine if there
was any evidence against Dick Burgess,
the man now in Jail here on suspicion
of having committed the murder From
the examination held yesterday there
was but little evidence to criminate
Burgess, who will be given prelimi-
nary examination tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09
PFsoHA1s--Mr ! F. Alexander !

PEsoNALs..- J. E. Alexander is
confined to his home by sickness.
The Fredericksburg Star says: Mrs.
Todd, of Alexandria, young and fasci-
mating widow, is visiting the family of
Mr.. a. w. Wallis.
Among those present at the enter
tainment given by Alexandria Council,
Royal Arcanum, last night, was Rev.
]. NJ. Nourse, Chaplain of Elizabeth
Council, No. 10, of Elizabeth, n. j.
Dr. A. f. Cox left to-day to attend
the Chicago fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-09
Shoe Department.

Several broken lines of Ladies Butcher Ox-
fords and Oxford Tics-not all sizes in the lot,
yours may be here. Were 50 to $3.50. Re-
duced to $1.50.
Broken lines of Ladies' Wei Kid Oxford
Ties, patent leather tips, hand-turned soles.
Also Russia Calf Butcher Oxfords. Have been
selling for SD. Reduced to $3.50.
Boys and Youths Brown Goat Oxford Ties.
Reduced from So to $3.50.
Second floor LIST annex