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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-08-18
MASTERED it OVEN NIGHT.
Determined Mpc,,lng IIird Thas Succeed
&C In Initiating Hard Cry.

Determined Mne.slng Bisil Thus Succeed
&c In Initiating q Hard Cry.
| A gOod story about a bird or any
other animal is doHhly interesting
IL tho reader can be sure that ii is
not only true Substantially, but has
not been dressed out by the writer's
imagination. Sucha story is the fol
lowing, told by Mr.. William Brew
ster, one Of the best known Of
American ornithologists. He was
spending some weeks at the little
village Of St, Mary's on the coast Of
Georgia, Moczing birds were abun
dant, and being protected by every
one were half domesticated, build
ing their nests in the shruhbery that
surrounded the houses and hopping
about like robins upon the grass
\ plots and graveled walks. An orange
tree in front oil the window was up
propriated by particularly fine
singer
His repertory included the notes
Of nearly all the hlrds in the sur
rounding region, besides many Of
the characteristic village sounds, and
most of the limitations were simply
perfect. Moreover, he was continu-
ally adding to his accomplishments.
An instance of this occurred one
afternoon when several of us were
sitting on the veranda
A greater yellow legs Ia well
known game bird of the snipe and
sandpiper family passing over the
town was attracted by my answer
ing whistle and circled several times
above the house reiteratlng his mel
low call.
The moc.Sing bird up to this time
had been singing almost uninterrupt-
edly, but at the sound of these
strange notes he relapsed into silence
and retreated into the thickest folI.
aye of his favorite tree. Then we
heard him trying them in an under
tone.
The first note came pretty readily.
but the falling infection of tho sue.
ceeding three troubled him When
ever | ventured to prompt, he would
listen attentively, and at the next at
tempt show an evident improve
ment
Finally he abandoned the task, as
we thought, in despair, and at sunset
that evening. for the first and only
time during my stay, his voice was
missing in the general chorus. But
at daylight the next morning the
garden rang with a perfect imitation
Of the yellow legs whistle. He Lad
mastered it during the night, and
ever afterward it was his favorite
part.
The discomforture Of the rival
males in the neighborhoOd was Of
amusing as it was unmistalable.
Each in turn tried the new song, but
not one succeeded.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-08-18

A gents and school children wishil K TO make
n money, write u for circulars oi our State
aud Cty Maps; every school child sh0uld have
one; soils ut 20 cts. also our new Atlas sells at
sight; 81 30; Ilisf the books 10 sell these hard
lines owen 4 Go Ainsworth blk, Portland, or.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-08-18

"Tne borrowed book WhaSa text
for a sermon, said a clever author,
If books are borrowed, mar them not
neither turn down the leaves, and,
above all, be careful to return them
in as good a state Of preservation as
when borrowed. To write on the
margins is objectionable, vulgar, il
bred. Cool Housekeeping.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-08-18

The prisoner was tramp arrested
for chasing a watchdog all over the
back yard and kicking him into a
pulp.
Guilty or not guiltylH asked the
judge sternly.
= was only rushing the growler,
your honor"
Sixty days. Detroit Free Press.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-08-18

ELA'S PoisoN-ivY PlLLs---A sure cure for
poisoning from Iyy-vlne or Oak. Ii not i'm.
proved In 2 DAYS. return the bottle and get
your money. Sold by all Druggists
The evening world., 1893-12-01

And the shoemaker. Let the girl
whose contribution letter wins the
Christmas prize be prepared for n sur
prise. She may say the kind of boot
shoe or slipper she wishes. but the sales
man will have to be- permitted to uress
her feet. Here's n secret: he may take
Off her stocking. There now! He has a
theory that the reason why women nrc
not the superior of men in everything
Is because their understanding IL not
perfect That's why he tells many
stories and has holes worn in the carpet
and the polish rubbed or counters by
listening excited and agile customers,
He has actually been known to give Il
dancing LESSON while fitting on pair OF
school boots. The glovier Is equally con-
sCientious. the habcrlasher has fine
eye for color and collars
No girl in New York between eighteen
months and fourteen years OF age should
miss this opportunity to win the prize
costume.
The best original letter OF 100 words
ahuu, THE VCning World Christmas
Tree Fund, with IA contribution, written
or dictated by girl and sent to this
office before Dec. 70 will capture the
prize.
Address all communications contain
ing money to the thristmas-Tree Fund
Cashier of "rhn Wprld."
There are two other prizes-a complete
suit OF boys clothes and an entire baby $
OUTFIT.
There Is also an opportunity for every
body t. contribute to the Merry Christ
mas Fund for $1,000 poor children, nov in
joyful progress. NELL NELSON.
The evening world., 1893-12-01

In japan, the flower Is associated With
most of the joyous occasions OF life. and
II is the centre and cause for being
OF the browning festival of the year.
the kiku-dZuki, which occurs on the
ninth day of the ninth month, corre-
spending with our October. The chrya-
Observation-Disclosures the fancy, or
poetical. name of choju-so, meaning
long-lasting plant. because 1t blooms
through all the |our seasons; hence II
stands at the head of the list of flowers
for felicitous and ceremonious occasions.
The yellow blossoms come nearest to The
primary meaning of the English name,
which is from the Greek. and signifies
golden flower.
There are in Japan more than .69 vari-
cites of the flower, differing in names
which are often extremely poetical-and
colors. The white flower is called shira-
giku and the kiku proper is chrysanthe-
mum coronarium. The dictionaries are
most confusing, giving different names,
among them ka-wa-ra-o, and, for a
large variety. ten-ku- wa -ba-na. In all
family repasts the petals OF this flower
are scattered on the bowls OF saki or
cups Of tea. Blooming longer than most
flowers, 1t has become associated with
longevity and lhations thus prepared
are supposed to prolong life.
The evening world., 1893-12-01

One cupful of butter. two cupfuls
brown sugar. three eggs, one-half cupful
of milk one-half cupful OF molasses. one
half pound of raisins, one-half pound Of
currants. two tablespoonfuls OF quiace
syrup. two tablespoonfuls OF mixed
spice, two squares melted chocolate,
one-half teaspoonful OF soda. one.half
teaspoonful of cream tartar and four
cups OF -four. Bake In small tins. sitting
powdered sugar over the top OF each
before putting them In the oven. These
are great favorites among the children.
and are delicious for lunch or tea.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
TILE GREAT MATCH.

The Princeton cOlors went to the front
Yesterday in the great match for the
football championship, and blue was Mt
discount. This result had not been an
tcipat"d. except. perhaps. by the Prince
ton boys, who knew Just what they could
do. and the Yale contingent felt the de-
feat badly. Rut all was fair on the field.
and the game was as pleasant n one as
was ever played
1t IL cr"ditlble to the players that
there wcrc very few exhibitions of brute
force In the contest only one man was
SERIOUSLY hurt. and he was on his feet
aTnin after few minutes of uncon-
s,luusncss.
The most numerous casualties came
after the game was over and the score
OF six To II goose cgg had raised the
spirits Of the Princeton fellows to fever
heat Then came n series of rushes from
the music halls, the theatres and the
streets. and the police carried many "A
humctcd Collcgidn over the goal-line of
the station-hodgcs. All allowance posi-
occasion, and the prisoners escaped
without any serious consequences. How
ever, 1t was left To lie distinctly under
stood that the reign Of football had not
displaced that Of law and order even for
II day. This should hc one of the les
sons carried over for application on
other occasions in another year.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
TO HAVE A BOY CHOIR.
Staid Old Grace Church Joins the
Modern Movement.

Arlstocratlc and conservative Grace
Church, OF which DIR. Huntington Is
rector Is the latest to Join the modern
movement. by slender majority Of five
the congregation has decided to intro
duce into the chancel a supplied choir
Of boys
This step has been decided upon after
years of discussion, the ritualistic party,
supported by the organist $. =. Warren,
who has few equals in the country.
opposing. Dr. Huntington himself, 1t
Is said. was opposed in mild way to
the innovation, and 1t is believed that
Prof. Warren will withdraw from the
position he has filled so we'll
The movement has progressed rapidly
and surely in this city, and now the
auditoriums OF old st. Paul's, st.
rCsOund with the voices of boys.
Grace Church viii continue Its choir.
with Miss Ida Scott. in place of Miss
Ida Hubbell. as soprano. George Simp-
son. whose tenor voice has been heard
in oratorio here for thrty-six years, has
retired
Under the rcctorate OF Dr. Potter.
before his elevation to the Bishopric,
Grace Church was famous for its grand
music. The choir included at one time
George simpson, Nine. Bodstein, Jules
Lombard and Nine. Rachau.
Grace Church can easily AFFORD the
lthinelanders. the Stewards, the Mortons,
Schuylers, Blisses. Potters and other
millionaire families. and probably by
Easter the Broadway church Will be
fully equipped with the best boy choir
in the country.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
Prince of Waics's daughters.

One of the three daughters OF the
Prince OF Wales, by far the clevercst
and the one possessed OF the largest
amount Of savoir faire. is Princess Vic
toria now twenty-five), who has long
been her mother's right hand. and who
carries on half her correspondence and
supplies. by the quickest and shrewdest
tact. her mothers want OF hearing. She
Is hearty. jolly. merry and full of
aplomb. and there Is no doubt that II
she and her younger sister were sud-
denly thrown on their own resources
the two young ladies would soon make
their way in the world. the elder of the
two leading. The Duchess of Fife, on
the contrary, Is of sentimental,
and dreamy character and more
fond of novel-reading than OF the
practical work of housekeeping.
All three OF the Wales girls arc
very like the type Of the royal house
of Guelph, especially their eyes and fore
heads, and the two youngest are very
similar in character and disposition
also. The Duchess OF Fife cares nothing
for display and state, and would be
quite content to be free from the Ell.
Quette OF court
The evening world., 1893-12-01
WORlDllNCS.

GLASS was known to the anrIcnts as long ago as
ovo Years before the Christian era.
Families are smaller on the average in France
AMI larger In ireland than Ia any other European
na,i1n,
ON some parts o. N. coast OF France when the
Wind is east the mist that appears bears with It
cry noticeable perfume.
II Is computed that . man who weighs 49,
pounds in this world would welsh two tons II he
were on the suns surface.
II is computed that the number o, people who
lie in London every year would al = cemetery
tNenty-thres acres In extent
In the year 100 A. D. there was only one
lock In the world, and Pope Paul |. sent It 10
he French Klns as present
Perhaps the youngest woman In the land who
ran boass OF being a great great grandmother 10
Nine CorttSSio, Of Key West Who Is only forty
ears old.
The bank ~ England DESTROYS about s5o 100 Of
10 notes every week to replace them With fresh
rs printed ones one evening In each week IL set
part Tor the making OF this expensive bonhre.
A SiAtistirian with an sppslite for IN. curious
sytimAtea that the Feopls OF the United States
drink t,i2S 00n gallons NJ water every day OF
the year the average daily consumption amount
,ng 10 plat -
The evening world., 1893-12-01
RUketveH P1ffies

Crack an egg, yolk and white. into a
basin; then add the yolks only OF six
more eggs; with this beat up pound OF
white sugar; when the sugar is dissolved
pour into it half a pound OF warm but
ter and batter the whole until 1t forms
custard, Have a nice pun crust ready.
and with 1t line some patty pans, into
each of which spread either raspberry or
black currant jam and then pour on to
the jam as much. of the custard as will
make It a quarter of an inch thick. This
done. place them In a quick oven. and.
as soon as the crust is baked enough, the
Blackwell patties are done, and when
cold are fit for the table The custard
may be favored with essence Of almond.
vanilla lemon, &C. according to taste.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
Ind00r CTothrs- Eryiny.

It would have startled the housewives
OF fifty years ago II word had been
said against open-air clothes-lines. The
wash might be delayed half week by
bad weather, or the maidof-all-work
have her fingers and clothespins frozen
stiff but the wash had to be dried in
the yard. Times have changed since
6randmothers were girls and In the
whirligig even the flying Dutchman'
with the wire lines and the patent
clothespin have gone out OF use. In
the model laundry and the institutions
where domestic work Is scientifically
taught open-air clothes-lines are re-
garded not only as impracticable. hut
useless. In the first place II Is a waste
NJ time, Clothes can be dried by heat
in an hour or less time and with an
assistant the laundry work finished In
one day. The lines instead OF being
hung across the room are arranged
about the wall. four or fve feet above
the door. Usually the cables are In
The evening world., 1893-12-01
Engineers and Explosions.

To the Editor:
Ever since the explosion Of the boiler At the
car stables In Foureenth street the cause Is laid
to this and that Now. II you wsh to know tbs
cause OF II. and why We don't have or moro
every day. II Is very easy for you to md out; and
II you arc not fully convinced then. It is because
there Is something wrong in Denmark. SO. II you
will send one OF your reporters one who knows
what he is looking for. to visit the different ens-
nesrs and take notice OF the class OF men who are
called engineers having charge OF plants, the con-
dltions OF plants &C.. you will wonder why explo-
sions 10 few. The Engineers Department
under serst. Mulin. Is not to blame for few.
very few. engineers report to the department the
condition OF plants for some reason unknown.
Try this. and It will pay you well for your
trouble ENGINEER FOR THIRTY YEARS.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
FIRE ON THE WATERBURY,.
The Fishing Banks Steamer Dam
aged $4,000 Worth.
She Was Tied Up for the Winter
Incsnd!arlsm Suspected.

The big sidnwheel steamboat Water
bury, well known to thousands OF excur-
slonlsts to the Fishing Banks, was dam
aged to the extent OF about $4,000 Ivy
fire. probably of incendiary origin, which
broke out in the saloon on the prone
made deck at Las this morning.
The boat was tied UP for the Winter
at the pier at the foot OF East Thirty
first street about two weeks ago. Peter
Lendlin, one OF the crew, was continued
in the employ OF the boats owners as
Waterman.
At midnighe he made atour OF the boat
and found everything In satisfactory
condition. He then retired to his berth
In a forward cabin on the promenade
deck. but he had scarcely closed his eyes
In sleep ere he was awakened by the
boisterous shouts of Andrew Rossman:
Waterman on the steamer Havana tied
up on the opposite side OF the pier
Lcndln smelled smoke. and saw,
through the window, heavy tongues OF
flame shooting from all parts of the
boat aft. He was SO frightened that he
didn't wait to dress himself, but jumped
ashore attired only in ais understanding.
Rossman, after awakening Lendlin,
turned IN an alarm, to which the fremen
responded In remarkably quick time,
much valuable property in the immedi-
ate neighbour God.
| The sidewheel steamboat Victor was
tied up alongside the waterbury, but hu,
sign ~ danger. and she foated away
beyond the reach of the flames, and tied
up further down the river.
| The Havana, just across the pier on
the north side, was In imminent danger
for time, also a number Of coal-lader
howther Bros. the Chicago Dressed
boiler shop OF the Jackson Architectural
Iron Works. all of which were located
within n few rods OF the burning steam
| boat.
battalion Chief Fisher took no chances
OF allowing. the flames to communicate
with any OF this property, and promptly
sent In two other alarms In quick sue
Ccssion, summoning the freboats Iophai
Mills and Havemeyer and several land
| companies.
The freboats played on the flames
from he enst and south sides. and sew
wharf smothering out the fire in a com.
| paratlvely short time.
| An investigator Of the boat after the
fire showed that all OF the upper deck
and hold badly damaged. The machinery
was also considerably damaged.
sh the waterbury n,1, was vas, valued at $1,000 \, !,
years ago. and formerly belonged to the
bridgeport line. She was operated dur
ing the Summer by a syndicate. and was
claim OF 500, 10 Frederick Jansen.
Superintendent Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Ferry Annex Company for $1,000.
| The Waterman expresses, the belief
| that the fire was OF lncendiary, origin.
| There was no fire in any part Of the boat,
| nor was there any rubbish, oil or any
| thing in the saloon where the fire broke
| out.
Mr.. Jansen will ask the Fire Marshal
| to make an investigation.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
Dfs0Hr Trr.Crro,,,.

One quart of good cream. ore-half
pound OF sugar, one-quarter pound Of
macaroons, four kisses, two lady fingers,
one teaspoonful Of vanilla, one teaspoon
full OF caramel. Pound the macaroons,
kisses and lady fingers (Which should be
stale) through colander. Put one pint
Of cream to boil in a farlna boiler. add
to 1t the sugar: stir until boiling hot.
Take from the fire, add the remainder OF
the cream, and when cold turn into the
freezer and freeze. When frozen add the
vanilla, caramel and the pounded cakes
and or you use it, five tablcspoonfuls OF
sherry; beat the whole until perfectly
smooth Drain the water from the tub
add more salt and ice. remove the
dasher cover the freezer and let stand
-hree or four hours to ripcn.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
Hoboksn and Brooklyn Forever.

To the EdItor'
In reference to article OF &C F." headed AN
other Shot at Brooklyn In last evenings edition.
permit me to say that It was "ignoramatical' to
state that Hoboken and Brooklyn would make a
good team Please inform him that Brooklyn Is
a very conspicuous spot on the map OF New York
State; is inhabited principally by people who
formerly resided on Manhattan Island: and that
the little city OF IIoboken-on which he desires
to cast renections-wth the assistance Of Brooklyn
supplies the brains OF over 80 per cent. OF the
business houses OF New York City. Also Inform
him that brainle. people, such as he, should not
be permitted to- give their opinion. and should
sink into oblivion. J. H..
Inhoken L.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
WIN SUIT Tom-n az Well

The elder Baron Rothschild had the
walls OF his bank placarded with the
following curious maxims:
Carefully examine every detail Of your
business.
Be prompt In everything.
Take time to consider. but decide posi-
lively.
Dare to 20 forward.
Bear troubles patiently.
Be brave in the struggle OF life,
Maintain your Integrity as a sacrea
thing.
Never tel! business lies.
Make no useless acquaintance.
Never appear something more than
YOU are.
Pay your debts promptly.
Shun strong liquor.
Employ your time we'll
DO not reckon upon chance.
BE polite to everybody.
Never be discouraged.
Then work hard and you will be cel
tain to succeed.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
THE DRIVEWAY BLUNDER.

The Park rumWiasiu toner's are to hold
nicotine on Wednesday nest to hear
what people hay" To- say ON the subject
Of riverside walk along Tire Harlem
speedway m" resolution was offered
By commissioner Happen, VINO deserves
So much credit for making at least II
show OF consulting the public wishes.
Hut Commia Toner S,raus could not let
the opportunity pass Of giving his In
dursom"nt of the famous Vanderbilt
motto, ~ declaring that the meeting
WIS useless, inasmuDh as IN" Commits
siUuorS have already determined just
how the driveway shall be- constructed.
There IL An old and tru" saying that
wEnt Ia cvcryhouy's business Il nohulys
husiucss. Hnd II is probnb bile that tn" at
tendance Mt the meeting next W"dnes-
diT may not bc large. Tho people who
sire and demand that they shall have
the privilege of a riverside walk are not
among those who can dance attendance
ON obstinate and stupid Commissioners
To Undue" them to properly perform their
duties But care ought to he taken that
tn" cause of the people is represented at
the meeting. SO that Mr. Straus and his
ns"urntrs may not have the chance OF
pretending that there did not seem to
b" any opposition to their action.
At all events, not bond should be
issued for the construction Of the drive
way until the Commissioners come to
"a sense OF their obligations to the people
and are driven into doing their plain
duty. If the driveway had been pro-
posed as an accommodation for a few
horsemen and not for the people at
large. its construction would never have
been sanctioned.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
KUCHAN A HEAP OF RUINS.
The Earthquake Did Not Leave a
House Standing.
thy Associated Press.)

LONDON. Dec. 1.-The Times pub
fishes a despatch from It's Teheran cor
respondent. who has Just visited
kuchan. the town recently destroyed
by an earthquake. which caused terri.
BILE loss OF life. Tho correspondent says
that Kuchan Is a heap OF ruins. that not
a house is standing. and that the scene
Is indescribable. Bodies are still being
recovered.
The earthquake shocks were preceded
by loud reports. In the hills to the west
ward of the town earthquake shocks
continue to be felt. The adjacent vii
lagos escaped with little damage. There
Is talk of building new town to the
eastward OF EuChan.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
Brooklyu 10 Jealous. That's All.

To the Editor:
In reply TO "Gluck. Brooklyn" wish TO my
that think he Is talking through bis hat
especially when he claims that the majority oil
firms doing business hero are composed OF Brook
Ign men. n Brooklyn Is such = thriving city as
your correspondent would have your readers be-
lie,s how 10 It that men with a business ability
have to. or rather choose to. do business there
Would they put themselves TO the trouble to cross
the river In all sorts OF weather would they
risk their lives on the old leaky 'tcows' That ply
between the two cities II II were not for the rea-
son that they know New York offers more oppor-
tunIty TO mn enterprisng man. and that Brooklyn
Is only NJ for SLOW people TO do business In
Would the workineman not much rather save his
ferrisgs which he spends In crossing to and from
this city TO go to work. II he thought he could
Just as well in the city in which he makes his
home. In regards to New York being a station"
on the road to Chicago, we'll. New York Is the
station from which the whols United States IL
supplied with n population. New York In city
which could not be beat by Chicago and Brook
lyn put together. Brooklyn and Chicago are both
jealous OF New York, that's the trouble.
DE ROE, New Yorker.
The evening world., 1893-12-01
constants GRAVELY ACCUSED.
NJ. Rochefort Says He Instigatsd tho
Murder OF Notary.

Wy
PARIS, Dec. IN. Henri Rochefort
publishes IA sensational article in Tin
translgeant. in which he alleges that
according to the statements made by NJ
Marinoni. the Political Director OF lie
Petit journal, NJ. constants. ex-Minister
OF the Interior. instigated the murder OF
notary. from whom he wished to re-
cover some compromising documents.
NJ. Rochefort adds that woman
named Achat was sentenced to twelve
years imprisonment for this crime.
NJ. constants has for years been the OBJ
Jects OF bitter attacks in rIntransigeant