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The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11

Worship at the Cleveland shrine seems
to be falling off. The Hawaiian fasco
has convinced many Democrats of the
fallibility of their idol, and here is wall
from the Mugwump New York Post
which is melancholy to behold: cit is
due to the history of our time to say that
the President has done little or nothing
either to disarm hostility or to increase
the number of his friends. He is not
ming manners, we should depart widely
from the truth. Ever since he came
into Office he has almost studiously ig-
nored his chief supporters of 1884, 1888,
and 1892. He has not sought their coun-
sci, and has apparently tried to forget
that they ever served him. His allus-
ions to the civil service reformers in his
message to Congress and in his letter to
Mr.. Van Allen were very unfortunate
coming from a gentleman who owed
them SO much. The notion which at
times has seemed to possess him, that
he could in any way consistent with his
character and principles conciliate his
enemies in this State showed surpris-
ing simplicity in gentleman who had
lived among them SO long. Either he or
they would have to undergo complete
change of heart in order to live togeth-
er in amiay or work in concert. A very
small experience of them, together with
very small modicum of worldly wis
dom, would seem to have prescribed to
him, when he took office, the propriety
of fostering the devotion of those who
compelled his nomination and secured
his election" This seems to be an ac-
eusation of ingratitude
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11
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The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11

Those Eastern Democrats who have
been claiming that the tariff plank of
the last Democratic plaftor e. was but a
glittering generality, or a device to hurt
Mr.. Cleveland dla not get much comfort
from the fierce Watterson in his address
on St. Jackson's day "Ghere was never a
more deliberate act done by delibera-
tive body" declared the gallant colonel
ethan the substitution of the Neal plank
or the Villas plank by the National Demo-
cratic convention of 1892. 1t was the
logical elimination of a campaign of
education covering ten years. 1t was
an act of the people setting aside SUBJ
terfuge Of the politicians 1t was not
done at the dead of night, under whip
and spur, but between the hours of to
o'clock in the evening, when the con.
vention was wide awake and knew per-
fectley what it was about 1t was not
planned to obstruct the nomination of
Mr.. Cleveland; though, if the convention
had suspected that Mr.. Cleveland had
any hand in the original tariff plank.
which it struck out, ne would not have
received one-third of its votes Both
Mr.. Villas ard Mr.. Whitney were assured
by myself and others that no obstruc-
tion was meditated, and it is well
known that, adverse as | was to this
nomination of Mr.. Cleveland regarded
it foregone conclusion before the con-
vention met, and had ceased to disturb
anybody, or be disturbed on that &C.
count. In short, in the most decisive
and, as far as anything in American
politics can be solemn, at least in the
most serious way the convention ended,
as hoped finally and forever, the long
struggle between the forces of light and
darkness in the Democratic party by
ste mping out a double ongued assertion
of its tariff policy and inserting de-
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11

The only effective way to reduce the
burdens of taxation is to reduce the
amount to be raised by taxation. Re-
ducing the revenues raised by the tariff
and then making them up by an income
tax, laid on the rich, but paid inevitably
by the poor as well as the rich, has no
tendency to reduce taxation. Mr.. Will
sons tariff bill standing alone may re-
duce taxation, but the reduction is off
set by the internal revenue measure
which is to come later.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11
must KILL JACKS ON"
Old Hickory's miraculous Escape From
an Assassin.

If ever man bore a charmed life
that man was "Old Hickory.n That he
should live to ripe old age and die a
natural death, despite his many dramati
not to say tragic, experiences, was re-
markable.
But OF all Of Gen. .;ackson's narrow
escapes thereswas one which borders on
the supernatural. Two bullet loaded
pistols of perfect construction, which
at no other time were ever known to
miss fire, snapped in turn at President
Jackson's breast, the percussion caps
exploding, but the weapons refusing to
shoot! That the old hero met not the
fate of two of his illustrious SUCCESSORS
was little short of miecle
tense excitement all over the country.
II am not afraid. Let me go, gentle
men! They can't kill me. / can take
care Of myself"
So exclaimed President jackson one
memorable day in January, fifty mine
years ago, as breaking away from his
friends he rushed upon his would be as
sassin.
The Attempt on His Life.
This attempt to murder Gen. jackson
was made on the Both of January, 1895;
the same month in which, twenty years
previously, he won his highest renown
by his defeat of the British army al
New Orleans.
On the afternoon of the day named,
while President Jackson was at the
Capitol, in attendance upon the funeral
of Mr.. Warren R. Davis of South Caro-
lima, one Richard Lawrence, a painter,
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11

residing in Washington, attempted to
shoot him.
This individual was seen to enter the
hall OF the House of Representatives
during the delivery of the funeral
sermon; before its close. however, he
portico, near one of the columns. The
President, with the Secretary of the
Treasury on his left arm, on retiring
from the routnda to reach his carriage
at the steps of the portico, advanced
toward the spot where Lawrence stood
who had his pistol concealed under
his coat-and when he approached with
in two yards and a half Of him, the
would-be assassin leveled the pistol at
the Presidents breast. The percussion
cap exploded with noise SO great that
several witnesses supposed the pistol had
been fired. On the instant Lawrence
dropped the pistol from his right hand,
and, taking another ready cooked from
his left, presented and snapped 1T at the
President, who at the moment raised his
cane and made for the assailant with
lion-like energy. He would have exc
cuted summary vengeance, but Secretary
Woodbury. and Lieut.. Godney the same
time laid bold of the man, who was
knocked down, the President pressing
after him until he was secured.
The Presidents friends then urged
him to go to the Capitol, which the old
hero did, with great firmness and self
possession, Though during the eventful
moment his commanding voice was
heard above all others, as, tearing him
self from his friends and rushing from
the assassin, he uttered the words
quoted.
AS soon as the act was known to the
crowd they wished to kill the assassin
on the spot. But this was promptly pre-
vented.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY. JANUARY IL.

The Democrats take to .seat stealing as
naturally as duck does to water. They
are at it in New Jersey.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-11
who the Assailant Was.

Lawrence was forthwith carried to
Jail, after brief preliminary examina-
tion before Judge Cranch. At this ex-
animation Mr.. Randolph, sergeant of
the House of Representatives, who aU-
tended the marshal to conduct the pris-
oner to the city hall, testified that the
prisoner when saked by the marshal
what motive he had to make the at
tempt, stated that the President had
killed his father
This assertion was, however, untrue,
as, upon investigation, it was found
that his father, an Englishman had
died natural death in Washington
some years before The son was APP
prenticed afterward to a Mr.. Clark, with
whom he lived three years. Mr.. Clark
when called upon, said he was man of
excellent habits, sober and industrious;
that he had seen him very frequently
and was we'll acquainted with him since
he had left his family, and had heard
nothing to his disadvantage until of
late he was informed of his being quar-
relsome among his friends, and that he
had treated one of his sisters badly. The
entire absence Of any personal motive on
the part of the prisoner to commit the
deed he attempted suggested the idea
that he must be insane. But his de-
meanor at the time, as when he was
being examined, bore not the slightest
appearncs OF frenzy or arrangement of
any kind
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
The Different Londons.

The size of London is somewhat in.
definite, but may be said to cover about
square mile. The postal district covers
an area Of $50 square miles. The police
district extends still farther, covering
an area of 687 square miles. On the
other hand, the parliamentary London
is much narrower. 1t consists of 10 bor-
oughs, of which the city Of London, al
though the smallest-having 5O,562 in
habitants in 1SS1-is represented by four
members on account Of its commercial
anu financial importance, while each Of
the other nine, although larger, is repre-
sented only by two; Westminster, 1885,
Alb; Chelsea, 25S,011; Marylebone, 477,-
555; Hackney, 369,427; Finsbury, 4s5,-
318; Tower Hamlets, S91 ,559; Lambeth,
819, ,112; Southwark, 2O7 1856; Greenwich,
167,632.
Put together, these 10 boroughs repre-
sent only a population Of about {, 100000,
and the remainder Of the inhabitants Of
the city belong to nonmetropolitan elec-
toral districts. Generally, however, the
size of the city is determined by the area
under the operation Of the metropolis
local government act, which is also
adopted by the registrar general Of the
census. According to the definition, Lon
don covers an area Of 1872 square miles,
forming parts of the counties of Middle
sex, Surrey and Kent. Baltimore Amer
ican.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
Don't Try to Cheat a Lawyer.

A young lawyer, just starting in his
profession, hung out his sign in town
where there was only one other lawyer
an aged judge.
A close listed old fellow, thinking to get
legal advice for nothing, called upon the
young man and contrived in a sort Of
neighborly way to get some legal ques-
tions answered. Then, thanking the
young man, he was about to leave, when
the young man asked for a $5 fee. The
old fellow went into a violent passion
and swore he never would pay. The
young lawyer told him he would sue him.
So the old fellow went down to see the
judge and said:
"That Young scamp that's just come
into townl dropped in to make neigh
borly call on him, and he charges me SIS
for legal advice"
"Served you right" said the judge.
"But have got to pay it, judgeT'
"Of course you have"
"Well, then, said the man, q Isuppose
I must" and he started off.
"Hold on" said the judge, "arent you
going to pay me?
"Pay you? What for?"
"For legal advice
"What do you charger"
"Ten dollars"
The result was that the old fellow had
to pay s. to the young lawyer and $40 to
the old one,-Toronto Globe.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02

She was very cultured and fashion
able young lady, albeit she was only 8
years old, and she was resident Of New
York. A gentleman calling on her par
ents had an opportunity to have brief
tete-a-tete with her.
II presume," he said. "that when you
grow up you will marry, as all little girls
dor
"No," she replied languidly. mo, 1
hardly think I shall"
"IndeedI That will be SO disappoint-
Ing"
Possibly it may be to mamma and to
the young gentleman, but not to me,
fancy" and she lolled back in her chair
quite tired to death, don't You know,--.
Detroit Free Press.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02

! hereby tender most hearty thanks
to and express my appreciation Of the
many friends who so 'enderly and at
tentively waited upon my worthy
father during his long and fatal sick
ness, and 50 assisted and sympathized
with me IN laying his remains away
In the silent tomb. Being the only
member of o large but widely sepa-
rated family thDt could he with my
father, and upon whom the RESPONSE
bility rested of ca Ing for him In his
old age and final sickness in oommu-
nifty where, because Of our short resi-
dence, we might be regarded as stran-
gers, and among people upon whom
We had no special claims, such watch
fulness and Kind services were all the
more appreciated
While so many have been so kind 1t
becomes all the more delicate for me
to mention one rather than another In
such connection, yet | must say, the
close attention shown by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hardy and their family IN the interest
they took in watching and nursing my
father by night and by day until he
passed away, aud theti looking after
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
The Gallery Gods, Apnlnnss.

Lawrence Barrett once told me Of q
conversation he had with Edwin Booth.
The latter had been congratulated upon
an ovation given him by a crowded
house on the opening night of an engage
ment. ''The sweetest music to my ears, ="
said the great tragedian, sis the shout
ing of the boys in the gallery. know
they are not applauding because hayoa
reputation or because they wish to make
display. They simply give vent to
their natural enthusiasm. When they
shout, | know chat | am giving good
performance. As for the parquet, it
may clap its hands out Of politeness A
dramatic critic who had certain notions
as to how line should be read will ap-
plaud if read it his way; otherwise he
will remain quiet. I can never analyze
the applause Of the front rows but the
gallery is sincere in Its likes or dislikes.
Chicago Record.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
Tho Lights Went out,

His royal highness the Prince of Wales
was present at a noble lords once to-
gether with all fashionable London, and
after dinner the best musicians, both
vocal and instrumental, were preparing
to display their talent, when suddenly
out went the light, and performers and
audience were left in total darkness. As
the light was electric and was supplied
from a private engine which had chosen
this inopportune moment to go COM
pletely wrong, there was nothing for the
giver Of the feast to do but to collect all
the available bedroom candlesticks and
empty bottles and stick candles all over
the place. The effect was most comical
and seemed to cause amusement TO every
body but the host, San Francisco Argo-
nAut
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
THOMAS ooDssnaAIseo.
A Man Who Bears That Peculiar Name
Te1la How It Originated,

A Man Who Bears That Peculiar Name
Tella How 1t Originated,
The register Of tine Girard House re-
Gently recorded the arrival in the city of
Thomas Godbepraised Of Barrow-in-Fur-
ness, England. Being approached upon
the subject OF the oddity OF his surname,
MIR, Godbepraised said:
Yes, suppose the name does sound
very odd to Americans, although such
names are not altogether unusual in
England and especially in Lancashire,
which was o stronghold OF the Round
heads or Puritans in CromwelPs time.
My homeisin Barrow-in.Furness. which
is in Lancashire. Ny ancestors prior to
Cromwelfs time were oil royalists. The
family name was Elliot. A younger son
renounced the religious faith and politi-
cal opinions OF his forefatheS and be-
came a Puritan. AS was usual in such
cases he abjured his carnal name OF
Charles Elliot and took the inspired one
Of Ezekiel Godbeprsised,
There 10 quite romance connected
with this ancestor OF mine. de fell IN
love with the only daughter OF Colonel
f1elding IN the Cavaliers army, and not
being able to obtain her fathers consent
to their marriage Ezekiel abducted her
and for two years kept her hidden IN a
dreary house that stood near the little
town OF Formby, where son was born
After battle little to the south OF the
River Mersey between the Cavaliers and
Roundheads her brothers discovered her
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
eANa Foa llIe Llrg.

Ti,a Disagrseahis Alternative Frederick
Augustus Presented to Musician Abel.
John Abel, celebrated singer and
musician who lived in the reign Of
Charles II, had q very great notion OF
himself and would not perform unless
he pleased. There is funny story told
Of how he was once made 10 sing against
his will.
While travelling abroad for pleasure
he came into thetown Of Warsaw. News
was brought to the palace Of the famous
English singers arrival, and Frederick
Augustus, the king Of Poland, innmedi-
Rtely sent word that he desired Abel to
appear before him.
TELL his majesty" replied John curt
ly, "that it suits me not"
Back went the court messenger with a
wry face. lie knew his masters temper
too well.
"Tell Master Abel" thundered the
king, chat ! will have him comei And
take you, boy, three stout fellows with
YOU"
Tho messenger and the three stout fell
lows between them managed to carry
out the royal wish and presently march
ed triumphantly up to the palace with
their unwilling captive.
The king was awaiting them in tho
great hall, where he had seated himself
in a balcony that ran al round the sidea.
Above him an immense chair hung from
the roof by rope,
"Now, then, into the chair and up with
him" cried Frederick Augustus, with q
chuckle. "We'll soon see if our song
bird won't sing in his cage. Up with
him, my merry men allr'
And up in the air swung Abell, who
atill refused to open bis mouth. Whenho
gave a glance downward, however, he
changed his mind. Into the hall beneath
him number Of wild bears had been
turned loose.
"Sing, sirrahl" the king shouted, 'or
down you go to play with my brown ba-
bies."
One look at those "brown babies"
growing and snarling below in a very
unbabylike manner, wassuficient to con-
vince the stubborn John. Sing he did,
and he often used to declare in after
days that he never sang SO well in his
life as when he was hanging there, a hun
dred feet high above the fierce beasts.
New York Journal.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
Costly Meals.

The costliest meal ever served, as far
as history shows, was a supper given by
Aelin Verus, one Of the most lavish of
the latter day Roman aristocrats. The
supper was only intended for a dozen
persons, yet its cost was 5000 sestertia,
which would amount to e4S, 900 in Eng
lish money, or nearly quarter of a mil
lion dollars.
The celebrated feast given by Vitel-
lius, Roman emperor Of those degen-
crate days, to his brother Lucius cost a
fraction over 100000. Luetonius says
that this banquet consisted of 1000 diff
ferent dishes of fish and 1000 different
fowls, besides other courses in proper
tion. Vitellius, fortunately for the
world, did not reign very long; other
wise the game preserves Of Libya, Spain
and Britain would have been exhausted,
1t may not be out Of place to mention
here that it is recorded as curious point
of history that single dish on the table
Of the Emperor Heliogabulus was worth
$500, 0,00O,-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
Mrs, Geo. Rice and Mrs. ?. W. Nor

Mrs. Geo Rice and Mrs. P. W. Nor.
gan returned yesterday from Portland,
where they had been to lay In their
spring stock Of millinery.
Atty. Somers left yesterday for Port,
land. He will 60 from there to Grants
Pass, to assist IN prosecuting Black,
who shot and killed j. D. Rice.
E.P. Weir, Of Jordan, was in our
city the first Of the week. Mr.. Welt
reports nearlyeverything over in that
''neck Of the woods' to be popuIist.
Mr., Beebe, Of Illinois, arrived in
Lebanon this week. He has come Ia
locate and expects his family In few
weeks. He is stopping with Mr. Rilea,
his relative.
j. w. Guy has about closed safe 10
J. G. Mayer, Of his interest In the sa.
loon. Mr.. Guy intends TO make a
change In climate on account Of his
wifes health.
You should remember that the best
place to buy pianos or organs is at
Will's music store, Albany, Or. He
aoes not take advantage Of peoples ig-
norance and sell cheap made piano
ut the price Of good one.
Keep your feet dry and warm ard
you will escape the grip and avoid
further colds; and save money by hay
lug your old shoes and boots repaired.
Remember | guarantee tirst-class work
and reasonable charges Shop opposite
hotel. E. kElNHoLp.
Ruff Hiatt and Chas Smith nov
have their long NAMED horse IN the
city and have been giving her extra
attention. They intend to leave here
about the 10th Of this month for the
midwinter fair where they will put
her on exhibition.
Ray Leonard would hereby inform
the general public that the death of his
father has made no change in his busi.
ness as boot and shoemaker. Thank
ful for the liberal patronage given him
In the past, he notifies the public that
he Is still to be found at the old stand
doing honest and faithful work al
"hard times y prices.
Z. Il. Munsey, Of this neighborhood
has taught several very successful
terms In the public schools of thii
county He is well spoken Of by al
his former patrons, as man of indus
try, integrity und fitness for his call.
ing. He thinks of going to the south
end Of the county. Any school that
secures his services will be well paiG
In hard, conscientious work.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02

A single word sometimes reveals a
mans inmost thought.
"Who are those girls playing duet on
the pianof" asked one man of another at
an evening party.
"0ne Of them is the daughter of the
hostess" was the answer.
"And who is her accompliceg~-Lon,
don Tit-Bits,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-03-02
he Had His Reward,

1t was in large department store that
q gilded youth drifted up to the candy
counter.
"Do you know" be said to the pretty
young woman in charge, ''if were the
proprietor Of this establishment should
dismiss youP"
"WhyT she asked indignantly.
"rn order to give the candy q chance" !"
he answered,
And she gave him II pounds Of 70 cent
candy for 80 cents. Detroit Free Press
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