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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

of tho leaders in tie war are shown.
The pictures dcscrih. the monuments
better than words could. Brief letcr-
ence to the lives of the men whose nor
tai remains lie lencath them is fitting
at this time.
Grant. soldier and rr '>'d:nt.
The splendid tomb of Grant at River
side, n Y, it sci. tribute of the coun-
try's love, is the Mecca OF many loving
marchers. Ulysses $. Grant was born
at Point Pleasant. Cl.rmont County,
Ohio. April ~. 1922. He was
graduated from West Point in 1873
and was assigned to second licu-
tenants duty at jefferson Barracks.
near St. LOUIS. He served in the
| Mexican war and during il was pro-
noted to bc a first lieutenant. In
, 1888 he was made captain. In 1891
he resigned his commission and settled
on a farm near st. Louis. At the out
! break of the war he organized Il COM
| pany OF volunteers in Illinois. On June
/ II, 1861, he was chosen Colonel OF the
t Twenty first Illinois Infantry. He went
! to tho front and was made a lriSadier
! general of volunteers Aug. :. In Feb
ruary, 1892, he captured Forts Henry
and Donclson and took 1o,''o0 prisoners
, Soon afterward he was made n ma jor
general OF volunteers. Oct. 25 he was
assigned to command the Department
+ of the Tennessee. July !, 1863. he cap
turcd Vicksburg. He was then made
major general of the regular army.
To rccapi,ulatc his other Il artial vic
tories IS useless. They are known to
every patriotic American. March 2,
1864, the Senate confirmed him as
Lieutenant General Of the army. April
., 1865, General lee surrendered to
him, and the war was ended. At Chi
cago May 20. lsGs, he was nominated
10y the Republican party for the Presi-
dcncy and was elected in the fall. June
5, 1872, he was renominated by the con-
vcntion a. Philadelphia, and was again
elected. In 1850 he was almost nomi-
mated for Il third tenn. He d.cd al
Mount MacGregor, near Saratoga,
Thursday, July q, 1885,, at O'Clock in
the morning.
Our Greatest Naval Hero.
As Grant was our greatest military
leader, SO Farragut was our greatest
naval hero, He has be called by
many the ables. naval lealer the worlt
ever saw. His body lies in WoodlawI
Cemetery. His full! name was Davit
Glasgow Farragut, and he was born al
Campbell's Station, near Knoxville
. emu, Juiy ., lo"l. lie VS. apPo'hte'
midshpman Dec. II, 1910. nur.n:
the war of 1912 he was made prize mas
ter of captured frigate. the captain
! to navigate" That officer refused t.
; obey one of the 12-year-old prize mas
ter's orders. whereupOn the boy as
sumed complete command and took tn
ship to port. In 1919 he was mad
an acting lieutenant In 1873 he com
manded his first ship. In 1872
| he was regularly commissioned a lieu
tenant. His first active participation
in the war OF the rebellion came Feb
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

1t Is Il part of the sage to make
maXimS l have for some time suS-
p,ctcd that ! have arrived at the
period of life when the sage is at his
lest. and | have now therefore tiled
my hand at few useful maXims.
writes Walter Bcsant in the London
Queen Here they arr-;l mixed and
miscellaneous lot OF course the
sage at this time cf day must he cyn-
icIl in order to lie popular. l hope
some of thcs, are cynical enough.
Those on riches sccm-to a Partial
parent to be maXimS really worthy
. Of the most Eastern the most Him
alayan--of sacc>.
Out of ten men nine are horn to
work for the tenth. Resolve to he the
tenth.
Without t'ampling the clevcrcst
cannot get rich.
Dives IS never an example. be-
cause nolo ly considers himself really
rich.
/ If you cannot become rich. re-
member the many miscricS of the
rich.
| The consolation OF those who fail
! is TO dcprcc;atc Tho sc who succeed.
He who fOrc>ecS never acts.
The greatest things are done by the
; gre itc>t fools.
Wise men vcrattempt anything.
When you lose a leg begin at on c
to practice with wooden ole.
| Mems motives are mer, fully hid
den by their shirt fronts.
Observe moderation in all things
especially in virtues.
The best way to make a man hon
est is to make him ashamed of Icing
found out.
There may be pride even in con
Tossing mistakes.
Everybody says that gentle birth is
an accident, and everybody treats il
as an achievement.
The most charming attribute o
fricn !ship is the right OF candor.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

ing just at the Fair gates all the time
are somewhat visionary. There is tur-
moil. rush ami discomfort. Many
of the new hotels are frail struc-
lures. many OF the lodgings and
Restaurants are ov"rcrowdci. and the
sensible visitors will find quite as req
sonable rates and far more home Ike ac-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

commodations away from the hctcro-
Scneous thron1 that will continually
crowd the Immediate vicinity of the
Fair.
The Fair grounds are some seven
miles from the business center. Pc
tween these points are EumerOus quiet,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

thoronghfarcs, the visitor. may get d
2j-cent substantial meal, and add trim.
mings for a dime aud half additional.
Ten dollars a week ought to cover the
board and lodging, and cover it quite
satisfactorily.
Some may make an objection to To-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

SEsC VI y Iiitu-o WilO
visits the World $
Fair for Il sin gle day
only, will find every.
thing arran sed Tor
his comfort and con-
NcniCnce. All rail-
rca Is coming to the
city will land pas
Scngcrs at the ter
m.nal station u. the
Fair for ten cents in
addition to the reSu-
lar railway ticket.
Hero hand la-gage
may be checked,
here abound toilet
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

tion Memorial Day
ut the graves of Ia
nous heroes of tn.
war. The transient
services of the / or-
curants have been
recorded on the tab
let's Of America :
memory in letters
more iaStin , than
I hoS Sc / Il at mark
their Halnc~ on thciI
tonbs OF marble and
of granite. In the
pictures that accom-
paHy II is article
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25
4 Famous (o-O-e

The famous diamond cOfonet comb
which Louis NV. gave TO Nine. do
Montespan, after all its wandcrings
and strange experiences. has at lass
fallen into the hands of Mrs. William
Waldorf Astor. She wore it in her
Iove.y silken hair at the Queens draw
ing room few days ago. Mrs. Astor
seems 10 have love OF collecting old
jewels worn by famous women Iwon-
der If she believes in that gem super
stition which reads that jewels contain
genii that work good or evil inlluen 9
on the person who wears them. The
price paid for the gem was sor.efieing
ike siGr.0tO. How many littL; hun.
Jxy mouths thst would feed.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

THE services of William T. Sullivan,
a postof1ice inspector at st. Louis, have
been discontinued owing to the insuffi-
cheney Of the appropriation for this
service. Ten or twelve officers will be
dropped from the rolls next week.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

rooms. lunch counters, telegraph offices.
and desks for writing. The Columbian
gnards will direct the visitor to his
State building, where he may deposit
mis- extra valuablcs. He may see the
great show. take terminal train for
his depot at nishtfall, and return home
within twenty -four hours. all ut Il cost
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

A MEMORIAL TO the late Jay Gould is
to be erected at his birthplace, Rox-
bury. Delaware County, n. l.. in the
shape Of Presbyterian church,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

amount. Rooms quite comfortable are
to be found as low as $50 per week.
and as restaurants are numerous and
good on mapy West Division business
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

eating so far frcm the WcrId's Fair
&: ounds. Distance, anywhere with II
the city limits, is Il trit.ln. ,"asiucra-
Ii, n, how, yer. The seven nile rides TO
and from the Fair should be h pleasure
instead of luc bear, as ttey aGo;d tho
visitor daily the choitc of a delightful
Journey lS land and water.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

minnesota; the Alton and st, Louis,
cutting southwest across the State to
Missouri; and the Pittsturs and Fort
Wayne. which tax, S i'll Indiana. Ohio,
Pennsylvania and the Eastern States.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25
\ VISITORS TO TIE FAIR.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THEIR
COMFORT IN CHICAGO.

Fhe Railway Depots Whcre Thousands of
strangers from All Parts of the World
will Arriv"-Some Information as to
Lodgings, Ec.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25
In tho Worlds Fair City.

UUT-T1 HE person livingout-
side of Chicago who
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

mcnts that mark the last resting places
of tho leaders in tie war are shown.
The pictures dcscrh. the monuments
better than words could. Br.ef letcr-
encc to the lives of the men whose nor
tai remains lie lencath them is iitti tins
at this time.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25
WHERE HEROES SLEEP.
TONES OF FAMOUS SOLDIERS
WHO HAVE FALLEN.
Grant Lies at Riverside in New Y ,rX- I
cumsch sherman Rests In IT. I"ni -
Sheridan Sleeps in Arlington Cemetery
Other Noted Fighters.
T.lry IL II Ia Prarc.

i I'll ] VgEs'.
HERE is always an
cSre ,.ial lcnnn -tra
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-05-25

ruary ,, 1862, when he assumed COM
mand of the Hartford. April Is he
commenced his attack on New Orleans
in conjunction with General i. L. Fut-
ler's land forces He had large but
poorly equipped feet. April - the
forts surrendered to him and May he
turned the city over to General Butler.
H.. had captured it, destroyed the Con-
fed, rate fleet and silenced the forts
with loss of 81 killed and Ia wound
ed. He died in Port tsmouth, \. H., on
August H. 1870
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16
BLACK is THE MAN.

Last Tuesday President Cleve.
land appointed Hon. I. ]. Black
of Halsey, as Collector of Customs
for Portland. Dan r, Murphy as
U. S. Atty for Oregon, aud II. c,
Grady as us. Marshal for Ore
gon. The President could not
have appointed a more suitable
man than Black to fill the position
and his many friends in and
around Lebanon were glad to hear
Of his appointment,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Reports from several cities Of
Asiatic Turkey says that cholera
has appeared in many districts
and is spreading rapidly. Along
the lower Tigris and Shat-el-Arah
rivers the people are dying by the
thousands. Whole Villages arc
deserted By those fleeing from
the pest. The panic has become
10 general that few families wait tc
bury their dead Or even to care fol-
their sick, but flee to adjoining
towns to escape Infection,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Justin proportion az Journal
ism adheres to the sound princi-
ple Of narating accurately the
facts, II will prosper in the esteem
and confidence of readers. Brook
Ivn Eagle. Perfectly true; but
the old formula il briefer and
more expressive; Thou shalt not
bear false witness against thy
neighbor. N y. Sun.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The suggestion that the name
Of Che bird hitherto called the
Mobgolian pheasant be changed
to the Denny pheasant should
commend itself to the people Of
Oregon, says the 0regonian. Ia
coma viii probably object and say
it oughtto be called the Tacoma
pheasant. That city has monop-
oily on remaining everything u
sight.-Seattle Press-Times.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Telegraphic reports have an
nounced that Hon. 7. ]. Black, cf
this county, has been appointed
Col s4.Js J. Customs for the port
SN Portland. This appointment
WIN give general satisfaction all
over lie state. The EXPRESS is
glad to make such arepart. Mr.
Black Ii the right man in the
right place.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16
Poultry, Hides and
Furs.
and

Highest cash price paid for tm'keys
geese, ducks aud chickens at office Of
L.Jaeobs, StraDey and Moore'e old
stable, 4th street, Albany.
Also hides ana iurs VI all KIN as
,oupht r. cash.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The National convention Of
Furniture Manufacturers at st.
Louis adopted resolutions favoring
free trade with Canada.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Why don't Oregon send some Of
her strawberries hack to the
Worlds Fair at Chicago. Some
Of these berries would open the
eyes Of Eastern people if they
coulp see them.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Late reports from South Dakota
and Nebraska state that cholera
has wiped out whole herdsof hogs
and thatthe scarcity will be great
erthan it was q year ago.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Eulalie visited the fair "just
like Americans" There were no
fuss and feathers about her days
visit. 1t is a safe conclusion that
it was the happiest day she has
spentin the United States.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The collection of Washington
relics at Mt. Vernon has been en-
riched by several gifts. The addi-
tions include two silver lamps and
Indian vase, once owned by Wash
lington, and IA valuable collection
Of books.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The Crescent City Athletic Club
at New Orleans, proposes hereafter
to have monthly smuggling contests,
with admission fee small enough
for the geneeal public. the profits
to be divided with the management
and sluggers.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Fifty Villages in Galica and
Gulconia have been partly des-
troyed by floods. Hundreds Of
acres have been devasted.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The excitementin Washington
~over the collapsed building did one
good turn. Itshut off the Oregon
ian correspondents cock and bull
stofies for one Telegram.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Mrs. Jennie Northern of Prince
ton, Ky., died y few days ago from
an attack Of measels. She was one
hundred and ten years old, and
-ieaves i daughter who is ninety
years old.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Sontag and Evans, the two train
robbers and desperadoes, Of Calf,
have at last been captured and
are now in Jail. Both are badly
wounded, and Sontag is considered
as being fatal.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The United States battle-ship
Massachusetts will be launched
from Cramps ship-yard on Satur-
day next.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The rains this week will make
thousands Of bushels Of grain in
the valley. All Of the farmers are
now wearing broad smiles.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

A carload Of steers, stolen from a
Texas Or Indian Territory ranch,
were discovered on the market at
New Orleans.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

The new Postmaster at Dundee,
Mich, among his other qualifca-
tions, has a moustache S24 inches
from tip to tip.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

# half this talk materiaIizes
about prominent statesmen " visit
ing the coast, this section will be
greatly surprised but abundantly
pleased. There isa hearty vel
come for them all.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

There are more bank failures in
the United Stetes at present than
was ever known before.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Arthur Day Of Fayette, Texas,
has been presented with twins BY
Mrs. Day for the fourth time in six
years.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Changes in about eighty Inter
nal Revenue Collectorships are
expected soon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Secretary Lamont will refuse to
reopen cases decided BY his pred
ecessur.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16
City Official Paper.

Maine has ten living ex-Gov-
ernors.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

New York spent $4,000 in en-
tertaining the Duke Of Veragua.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16

Greece has only 1l,Oo0 paupers.
The Meeker herald., 1893-12-09

Newsboy-.Yere's yer extry! All
about there not bein' any train rob
berries yesterday.
In society the German emperor is
said to be charming to meet. There is
about him n sincerity and simplicity
altogether refreshing.
"Did yez go to Tcrcncc's wake,
Moise?" "Oi did not" "Phwy did
We not?' "Sure only last Chusday OF
had fallin out wild the corpse"
My wife reads n great deal of poet
ry." remarked Washington minister.
"You have quite Il literary household,
then" eyes She's poetic and I'm
prosy.'
Ilicks-Isn't it strange that while
my hair is getting gray my mustach G
is MOI? Mrs. HiclSs-Oh, don't think
so: your mustache is about twenty
years younger, you know.
Ile-Darling, | love you deeply, dc
votcdly. distractedlr Let us elopc
Shc-Wcll. you elope first; and if it is
pleasant for both of us, as no doubt il
will be, it may save me the trouble Of
leaving town at all.
II understand Corbett, the great
prize fighter, has a great record. >
you bet;fiftythrec challenges twcn
ty-cight Withdrawals, fourteen disn
greements over terms and a year,
experience on the stage
II thought you said you were goint
to bring a friend home to dinner will
YOU" said Mrs. Chugwater "lIe
couldn't come, Samantha" replied Mr.
Chugwater. as she sat down with rrea
satisfaction to the first good dinner h
mad had Il chance to attack for lon:
time.
The Meeker herald., 1893-12-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
net with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
er:ng them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
Hac.ured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Meeker herald., 1893-12-09
August
Flower

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
;naction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state Of his
health a. that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health TO the great
establishment Of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Ont. -
The Meeker herald., 1893-12-09
THE HIGHEST AWARD,
Royal Baking Powder Has all the Hon
ors-in Strength and Value 20
per cent. above Its Near
est Compptitor


The Royal Baking Powder has the
enviable record of having received the
highest award for articles of its class
greatest strength, purcst Ingredients,
most perfectly combined wherever
exhibited in competition with others.
The result at the Chicago World 5
Fair is no exception. In the exhibit
tions OF former years, at the Centen-
NAL, at Paris, Vienna and at the
various state and industrial fairs,
where it has been exhibited, judges
have invariably awarded the Royal
Baking Powder the highest honors.
At the recent Worlds Fair the ex-
aminations for the baking powder
awards Were directed by the chief
chemist of the agricultural department
at Washington, The chief chemist 5
official report of the tests of the bak-
ing powders, which was made for the
specific purpose of ascertaining which
was the best, shows the leavening
strength Of the Royal to be 100 cubic
inches of carbonic gas per ounce
of powder. OF the cream of tartar
baking powders exhibited, the next
highest in strength tested contained
but 1873 cubic inches of leavcning gas.
The other powders gave an average of
Ill. The Royal, therefore, was found
of 20 per cent. greater leavening
strength than its nearest competitor,
and A per cent above the average of
all the other tests. Its superiority in
other respects, however, in the quality
The Meeker herald., 1893-12-09
STAGE COACH ATTACKED.
Bold ExploI. of Highwaymen on the
the Road to Cripple Creek.


Two men attempted to hold up stage be-
tween Canon City and Cripple Creek on the
a9th. 1t was the first trip of a new line just
put on, and the hod-us no doubt thought II
was the regular stage which carries Mt times
valuable matter, including the mail.
The trouble occurred about ten miles out
from Canon City in a lonely canon. Just as
the driver rounded point of rocks two men
stepped into the road and commanded him to
stop. at the same time presenting their guns.
The driver refused to stop, when the men
commenced shooting. The first shot struck
one OF the horses In the neck, which caused
the animals to start on dead. run. The two
men kept up a lively fusilladc as long as the
stage was in sight but did not succeed in
hitting any Of the occupants. One horse was
shot in the neck, another in the hip and a
third in the collar. Three shots passed
through the canvas cover of the stage.
Neither Of the men wore masks or took any
mains 10 conceal their identity. few miles
up the road the down stage was met and up
on being Informed Of the attempted hold-up
prepared themselves for war, but nothing was
seen of the men, and they had undoubtedly
taken to the hills No clue has yet been OBJ
tanned to the two robbers, and additional
measures will be taken to prevent another at
tack.
The Meeker herald., 1893-12-09
Tho Fort Worth Road.

Ex-Goftrnor Evans has secured victory in
his fight with the Union Pacific company In
the decision of Judge Hallett, rendered on the
lst, which grants separate receiver for the
Fort Worth line. Mr.. Evans is trying to Sc
curu tie separation OF the two roads, as the
Union Pacific has violated its agreement OF
consolidation by removing the headquarters
from Denver, and otherwise taking from the
road the privileges 1t should have The np-
pointmcnt of separate receiver insurcs an
impartial administration OF It's affairs until
the suit for separation is decided.