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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
The New York World has com

The New York World has com
pilcd q list of tho American hoir-
esses who have married titled for
eigners during the past twenty-five
years together With the amount of
the fortunes of the hciresses. The
list shows that tho foreigners cap
tured not less than $161, $4,000
as well rs more or less charming
brides. Jay Gould's daughter
stands at the head of the list in
point of value in dollars and con Is.
She took to her husband $15,OOO,-
900, though the greater portion of !
it is tied up SO that he cannot get
his hands on it. Mrs. Marshall O. |
Roberts, who marrieb Col. Sir
Ralph Vivian, comes second, her
fortune being $12,00O,O0O. Miss
Consuelo Vanderbilt will come
Shlrd, with n fortune of 100000
900. 'OO0'
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
All Sorts.

Rev. Ira Hicks predicts an early
and cold winter.
He who loses his conscience has
nothing left that is worth keep
ing.
Corn and oats are quoted as SELL
ing at 15 and 10 cents a bushel in
Texas.
The Southern Pacific will use
electric headlights on all It's loco
motives.
A tender Conscience is as sensi-
tive to evil as the apple of the eye
is to dust.
Earth has nothing more tender
than woman's heart when it is
the abode of ploty.
That which is to be loved long
must be loved with reason rather
than with passion.
A Main editor has sent little
Marion Cleveland a poodle. Most
of the editors have been giving her
father pointors.-Galveston News.
A Canadian experimentor pre-
serves wood from tho boring beetle
by soaking it two or throe months
in saturated solution of lime.
"No," said young Spooner. "I
wasn't really mad when her father
drove mo from the house, but I
will admit that I was put out."-
Boston Transcript.
Tho law of the harvest is to reap
more than you SOW. Sow an act
and you reap habit; SOW habit,
and you reap u character; SOW q
character and you reap destiny.
Lake Superior is in danger of
losing its distinction of being the
largest fresh-water lake in the
world. African explorers begin to
think Lako Victoria Nyanza is lar
ger.
-Friond: Why did you ever
marry?
Maidon Lady: Because, by tho
time my relations thought l was
old enough to marry tho men
thought | was too old.-New York
| Weekly
Tho oXtont to which chimney
can poison tho atmosphere has
boon scientifically determined by
ii test made in Berlin. The SCOT
which comes out of tho chimney
of a single sugar refinery was gath
cred for six days, and found to
weigh $500 pounds.
Spoons wero the earliest table
implements, with the exception of
tho knife. They are mentioned as
used in China at loast 2O0O B. c..
Specimens of spoons of gold, silver
and bronze, and dating from ex-
tromo antiquity, have been found
III many countries.
Whom il comes to Varied assort-
ments OF weather it is hard to beat
the Dakotas. In South Dakota a
week or SO ago they had to turn the
schola out of tho schools because
tho weather was SO hot, and two
days latof had to turn them out
again because it was so cold, a biz
J zard on tho heels Of q lizard, as it
WerO.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
Another ESCAPE Ieoc1Dt,iPcI.

Tom Gray, colorcd, one of the
nlno men who escaped from tho
jail here two weeks ago by over
powering the jailor, was arrested
and brought in yesterday by A. B.
Brooks, formerly member of the
police force. Gray is the man who
IL accused Of setting fire to Capt.
>: W. Cagle's house after having
stolen a quantity Of wheat from it
ana e, was in Jail awaiting trial.
dreenVllle News, of Nov. Ith.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14

FREE TO JOURNAL READERs.-TnE
JOURNAL IS ANXIOUS that its subscri-
bcrs should have the advantage Of
every good thing going. With this
end In view we have arranged with
The 1Iostcr1nan Publishing Company,
of Springfield, Ohio, for supply of
yearly subscriptions to their great
monthly, "The American Farm Ncws'
which will be presented FREE TO Ev-
ERY PAID IN ADVANCE subscriber to
I'uE JOURNAL.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14

The best fresheners of cloth
street garments are air and sun.
ligaNt Never hang up dusty
dress in& perfume-padded ward
robe and tVTpect to have it come
out sweet 9nd dainty. Hang it on
the clothe$line in the backward
and let the Nbreezes blow away ali
musty odors. Brush it thoroughly
and then hang 1t in the scent-be.
slowing clothes press.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
Good Advice to Bows.

Enoch Pratt, the Brooklyn mil
lionaire and philanthropist, and
founder Of tho Pratt Institute, once
said:
My advice to young man Just
starting in life, and ambitious to
become wealthy, is to take good
caro- Of his health, to shun all bad
habits and to save at lcast 81 out
OF cvery IS he earns and immedi-
alely got that 81 out at interest.
man must have good health to
put forth his powers to tho best
advantage. TO make money his
brain must be clear, and not cloud
od by rum or tobacco. [ have
spoken Of the Importance of got
ting your savings out at interest
Immediately. Fow people havs
any idea Of the rapidlty with which
money at intorost grows, and thoro
Is not a better, safor way to get it
out at interest than to buy somu
small piece of real estate that is
improved and pays rent sufficient
to yield q surplus that will pay
the taxes, the interest on tho mort
gage you will havo to. give and
something on the principal each
year. Continue to work hard and
savo all you can from your oar
nings, and apply all you save to
paying off the mortgage, In this
way you will soon havo good and |
porfectly y safe Investment.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
~. Leuis Wants tho Convention.

ST. Louis, Nov. IA movement
to secure the national republican
convention for this city took def
mite shape to-day. At a meeting
of tho business mems league n
committee of twenty-five was ap-
pointed to so to Washington to
urge tho claim Of this city boforo
tho national committed. The COM
mitteo is empowered to guarantee
the payment of all tho expenses Of
the convention, including the rail
road and hotcl bills of tho dele
gates and incidental expenses. No
fixed amount Of money is placed
at tho committco's disposal, but
$75, 900 to 100000 wero mention
ed as being necessary. Tho COM
mittee includes Gov. Stone, OK
Gov. Francis, Mayor Walbridgo,
Hon. Nathan Frank and other
prominent citizens.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14

Mrs. Carson, Ed. Greon and J.
Page wore tried at Spartauhurg
last weok for the murder Of Mrs.
Carson's husband. The jury TOR
dered a verdict of guilty against
gil three but recommended Mrs.
Carson and Pago to the mercy of
tho court. Green was sentenced
to be hanged on Friday Docombor
9th and Pago to tho ponitontiary
for lifo at hard labor and Mrs.
Carson to the ponitentiary for life.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14

The President has issued the
customary Thanksgiving proclama-
ton setting apart Thursday the
2Sth day of the present month as
a day of Thanksgiving and prayer
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
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FOR THE-
FALL :. SEASON
Il 8 . 5.


We begin it by offering to the pub.
lie large stock of Dry Goods, con-
sistlng of Silks, Woolen and Cotton,
goods.
Henrietta and Serges in all tho
latest colors.
Cotton goods in almost endless
variety.
Those La Bell Crepons, the very
thing for early fall wear at 12s cents
The biggest stock of Flannels, red
and white, plain and twilled, that T
have ever had. -.
Buyers of Jeans will do well to SEQ
me before buying. I have big stock
and prices will be made to suit the
purchaser.
Shoes-Mcns, women's and chill
drcn's Shoes, tull cup to date" and
warranted. Those who have bought
shoes of me know what my warrant
means to satisfy the customer.
n Is ID ark,
DRY GOODS AND SHOES!
Is Pcndlcton ST., Grccnyille, S. c..
SnOV9I.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
ADVERTISING RATES.

One dollar per inch for first insertion, fif.
ty cents for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal discount for advertisements on an
nual contracts. Terms cash. Annual con-
tracts, payable quarterly.
No favorites. One price to all. No spc-
cial position or special rates to foreign ad-
vertisers. All such must take the run of
tho paper and abide by such rates.
Local notices, in local column, 10 cents
per line for first insertion and five cents for
zach subsequent Insertion.
Advertisements for coming issue should
be handed in not later than Monday morn
ing.
The editor will not be responsible for tho
views and opinions of correspondents, un-
less the same are cditoriallv endorsed.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14

For sale hy:--Dr. G. w. Earle, Pickcna
Or. G. n. Wyatt. Easlcy;S S a. Williams
Il Co., Central; Dr.. w. a. Sheldon, Lib
crtN, :. 6.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14

AN ACT to Extend the Time for. the
Completion of the Pickens Railroad
WHEREAS, The Townships of Pickens.
Eastatoe and Hurricane in the County Of
pickcns and the town of Easlcy in said
County have expressed by popular vote
their willingness to be taxed in aid of tho
Pickens Railroad in the amounts fixed by
an ACT Of the General Assembly approved
December 22nd, 1891 AND WHEREAS,
provided that SAID railroad should be built
and equipped within twelve months from
date; AND WHEREAS, The whole line of
said railroad has been graded, crostiod and
bridged. Now, therefore, for the purpose
Of extending the time for the completion OF
the SAID railroad:
Section l. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the State
OF south Carolina, now met aud sitting ir
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-14
THE PICRENs RAILROAD.

I have been asked many a fai,
question about the railroad, and
many times have said "I don't know
but now 1 know and 1 beg to make
my report in the form of on open let
ter to citizens and Taxpayers as fol-
lows:
Matthew Hendricks, j. A. Robinson,
j. e. Hagood, w. II. McFan,
II. ID. Harris, G. w. Earle,
j. +. Carey, j. M. Stewart,
w. II. Price, M. w Newton,
j. M. Ncaley, q. M. Lynch,
M. j. Wclborn, j. A. Griffin,
J. d. Holder, II. A. Richey,
d. A. Allgood, J. Med. Bruce
md INV Othnrc who nav t0ka INV in
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

The respondents brief in the Oregon
Pacific appeal was completed this
morning, and viii be filed with inter
ested parties today. 1t is the com
bined production Of lawyers Bryson
and McFadden, and brlstles with
forcful and brilliant legal points. AS
they make out the case their position
seems impregnable. but the old fact Of
two sides to every question involves
the outcome in degree ofuncertainty.
Ten days are now allowed the appel
lants to file a supplementary brief, and
then the case viii be ready for argu-
inent, the hearing and decision there
after depending entirely upon the con.
venience Of the supreme court The
respondents brief contains l22 pages.
Times.
The Corvallis Times man Is a good
figurer. Here Is an excellent showing
for the hog business: Born, Manly
Curriers' poland china sow, April ],
1894, fifteen pigs; November !, 1894,
nineteen pigs and March 5, 1895. fif-'
teen pigs, making alotal increase of
fofty-nine pigs in eleven months and
four days. Two ofthe first litter were
slaughtered before nine months Of age,
dressed $50 pounds each, and the rest
were in proportion, making an aggre
gate from the fist litter of $3.50
pounds Of pork. With the process
kept up this sow's producing is $3.50
pounds of meat, three times per year
N az aggregate of 1920 pounds per
annum, worth, at five cents Per pound
S582.5O.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

The ereaders Of this paper will be pleased
70 learn that there Is atleast one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in aIlits stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls
i,atarh Cure is the only positive cure now
known in the medical farternity. Catarrh
being a constitution disease, requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and gives the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature In doing its work. The
proprietors have 80 much faith in Its curea-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred.
Dcllarsfor any case that Il fails 10 cure.
Send for iist Of testimonials Address
~ uHLHEY L co. Tolsdp, b..
NHald W agut,isii fas
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
4 DANGEROUS FOE.
The Terrific Charge OF tho UngainIy
RhinoceFos.

The Terrific Charge OF tho UngainIy
RhinoceFos.
The author of Discovery Of Lakes
Rudolf and Stefanie., had shota zebra,
and his men were making ready to cut
it up, when two rhinoceroses appeared
in the distance. Apparently the firing
OF the gun had disturbed their nap and
made them thoroughly angry.
Though more than four hundred
PAGES off, the rhinoceroses swerved
aside when they saw us, and then
dashed upon us with the speed Of race
horses As usual, my black compan-
ions took to their heels, making for q
solitary tree some distance OFF. II was
hopeless for me to think Of reaching II,
and there was NOT sompch as blade Of
straw for cover anywhere. And behind
the dead zebra, which would have beer
better than nothing, three of my men
were already crouching.
There was nothing for it but TO brave
the situation out; so / knelt on one
knee, the better to take aim, and, with
my elephant gun in hand, waited to FIRE
till ! could hope to kill. 1t seemed a
long time before | could cover the
shonlder Of either Of the huge beasts,
and knew any other shot would be
useless. The result was that did not
pull the trigger till one of the animals
was only some eight or ten PAGES off.
It staggered and fell, but the next
moment was on its feet again. 1t was
not killed, but it's ardor was cooled, for
it turned away, followed by its com
panion- Twice It seemed about to fall,
and ! did not think second shot would
be necessary; but 1t got away withun-
diminished speed, and, though we fol-
lowed it for some distance, we lost it,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
oBIrIuARY

Judson Sharp, son Of Michael and
Polly Sharp, was born In 0swego, o..
wego county, New York, january 8,
1888. At the age Of five years he re.
moved with his parents to West Point
Columbia county Wisconsin. During
the war Of the rebellion he responded
to the call Of his country and enlisted
as y private III Company X. 45th,
Regt Wisconsin Volunteers Infantry,
where he served faithfully till the
close Of the war. He was married to
Ealoma Stewart November "a, 1873.
To them were born daughter and
son, who, together with his wife sur
vive him. In 1886, he removed with
bis family to Kossuth county, Iowa,
In the fall OF 1880 he removed with
his family tn the state Of Oregon, and
since that time has resided near Leb-
anon, Linn county, where he died of
heart failure April 70, 1895. He was u
kind loving husband and father,
Circumstances compelled him to sup
port his family 9y manual labor.
Sometimes he had u hard struggle but
always tried TO give them comfortable
support. His friends and relatives
~ . . W. H..
and especially his wife and children
will love to dwell on his kind genial
ways and his manly traits which have
eudeared him to his fellow men,
These he leaves In never dying ira
GRANGE on the memory.
His funeral was conducted by Rev.
Summerville at the house Of Z. g.
Carr, in Lebanon, Oregon, April ~.
'Sleep, comrade ofthe starry blue,
While softly fall our tears for you,
Loyal and brave, to country true,
Rest sweetly, soldier, rest
Your tolls and weery marches DER
Sorrow and pain for you no more,
Eternal life for eyermore,
Sleep, soldier sweetly sleep.
Q.P.s
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

A big hotel at the Soap creek
sulphur springs, Benton county, is
one Of the things that is in pros
pect. 7. G. Baker, the owner, re-
Gently bonded the spring and
eighty acres Of land for $4,000 to a
New York man. The latter, accord
ing to the statement Of Mr.. Baker,
proposes, if he completes the pur-
chase, to erect a big summer hotel,
and make the springs famous as a
summer resort.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
Rosson Morals.

MayorMcFadden Of Corvallis, openly
admits the rotten condition of morals
In that city. In a message he says;
'It has been currently asserted for
weeks past by many reputable citiz ems
of Corvallis, that there exists within
this city very diseased condition Of
morals that has reached the putrid
stage; that disgraceinl and licentious
exhibitions, in which the daughters Of
Africa largely contributed have at
tracted sufficient general attention
within month past as to become cur
rent street talk and provoke editorial
comment, from our city papers; that
gaming and gambling are being car
ried OH in direct violation of law and
our streets and sidewalks at times are
crowded with class Of gamblers,
largely importations, who maintain u
precarious existence by fllching it from
the unsuspecting at the gambling
table and otherwise; that the laws Of
the city are being violated in the sell
ling and disposing of spirituous and
malt liquors in open houses on Sunday;
that the general moral tone OF the city
Al a n
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

The tiattering prospects Of the
Snake river, Burnt river, Willow
creek and Payette sections in q
fruit way have resulted in an agi-
tation for cannery at Huntington.
The output Of this district, now
only in its beginning, is already
sufficient to supply plant-of 5000
cans daily for four months in the
ear-thefruit season A William
ette valley man is now on the
ground negotiating with the crow
ers for aid and promises Of co-opera-
ton.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

THE official figures show that the
late legislature employed 1870 clerks
an average Of two for each member
and ten besides. Some Of THESE
clerks did not work FIVE minutes
during the entire session, yet they
dew full pay from the time they
were sworn in until the last day.
Others were not capable Of doing
work if there had been work for
them. This Legislative clerkship
business is one Of the worst steals
in the state.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
Administrator,s Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed administrator of the estate Of Mary
j. Galloway, deceased, has filed with the
clerk Of Linn county, Oregon, his final nc
count in the above named estate, and that
the County Court Of said County has fixed
the Srd day of June, 1906 at the hour OF one
O'Clock p. M. Of said day, at the Court
House thereof, forhearing objections, II any
therebe. to said account, and for the settle
mcnt Of said estate.
Dated this 10Th day Of AnriI, 1896.
Jacob W. Chcshir,
Han'l NJ. Garland, Administrator.
Attorney for Administrator.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
Not Quite 500

Seven hundred and ninety-four pairs
ofladies and misses 0xfords, tans and
black, ranging in price from 81 to S4a
pair, now on sale at s. Z. Youny's.
Genuine Hair Cloth
and two grades Of imitatisn in stock.
Black Cape Cloth.
Another piece Of the heavy serge.
Just the material for capes. Exactly
like the goods / had before which sold
out so quickly. Many ladies, perhaps
YOU are waiting for this goods.
Sc. YoUNG'S. Albany, Or.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
ODD KINDS or RENT.
Horseshoes Nails. Red Rose and OthsF
Payments In Lieu OF Cash.

Horseshoes, Nails, Red Rose and Othe,
Payments In Lieu OF Cash.
Suit and service for the desirable
properties known as "The Forge" in
st. Clement Danes, and "The Moors,
in the county of Salop, wore duly paid
by the city Of London to the crown,
the rent consisting Of six horseshoes,
sixty-one nails and two bundles of fag-
gots, one Of which had to be cut with
an ak and the other with bill hook,
says the London Telegraph. Mr.. Craw-
ford, the city solicitor, acted as wood
cutter, the queens remembrancer Of
fciated as referee. and the interesting
ceremony took place at the Inv courts
in the presence Of a number Of ladies
and gentlemen, For six hundred years
and more the rent has neither been
raised nor lowered, but has always
consisted Of the same number Of horse
shoes, the same number Of nails and
the same number Of cut faggots.
The queens remembrancer, Master
Pollock, explained to the company that
though now the idea Of rent was some
thing paid in hard cash, originally Il
was some service or thing rendered,
and in former days when lands were
granted BY great lords and knights to
tenants il was on the promise to fur
nish horses, men and so on. In process
Of time these services came tobe ex-
oeedingly irksome and troublesome,
and were commutcd intoa money bay,
ment. An ancestor Of Sir Walter Scott
held certain lands by payment Of one
red rose per annun. The rent paid BY
the city IN the reign Of King Tiensy III.
for ahe prapsftlus atshiieasa Aka iltsst
NkAa l1s5sa53te6,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

The minimum carload weight Of
freight on the Southern Pacific has
heretofore been 10000 pounds. It
is now increased to 24,OOO pounds
on nearly all articles, there being
but a few exceptions.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
Notice for publication.

LhNb OfNSB Al OhhouN VII Oits
April II, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his in
tnntion to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that SAID proof will be made
bafore the county clerk, Linn county, at
Albany Oregon, on May 81, 1895, viz:
Wilber F. Hammer, II. H., No. 705i, for
the northeast u, Sec. II II 1os.R.3E.
He names the following witnesses to,
provehis continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz: T. NJ. Nc
Clary, Of Gates, Oregon, BENZ B. Butter, Of
Gates, Oregon, James Shahan, Of Mill City,
Oregon, Joseph g. Gibson, Mimic Oregon.
RoBERT a. MILLER, Register.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves In
debted to me will please call and settle
at once as / need my money.
Ed KELLENBERGER.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-05-03

Prices the very lowest. Calicos and
sheetings 20 yds 81. satteens 10, l2s, 10
and IS G. per yd. We have reduced
the price Of cashmer, now selling 80 q.
goods for 2Bc. and 25 9. goods for % G.
These are our regular 50 c. goods We
have jet bead dress trimming at !
the usual price. Fine inltia! scarf pins
l0c. Brownie pins sc. Fine silk ties
Is and zoe. Silk Brownie ties 20 C.
Fin kid shoes s1.5O. Oxford ties fine
$l.l0. AT the Racket Store.