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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
SOME GIGANTIC SMUGGLING
lhe Importing House of Sypher &
TO- Strongly Suspected,
INFORMATION BY A CLERK
For Fifteen Years it is Said the Firm
Has Been Importing Under False
Valuation. Custom Officials
Implicated. Hundreds Of
Thousands of Dollars.
BY Southern Associated Press.

New YORK, April 19.-One Of tho
most startling stories OF fraudulent
evnsion of customs duties winch has
developed in the port of New York for
years came to light to day. 1t involves
the name of ono of the best known
ric-n-brac dealers in the country and
implicates possibly one or more Gus
toms employees who have until now
enjoyed the unlimited confidence Of the
Collector OF the Port and the heads Of
the various departments.
The prominent customs officials have
not been so disturbed over case of
tho kind for long timo, and for the
last two weeks thorough unremitting
investigation Of the matter has been
going on. The discovery of the frauds
came from the former secretary and
more recently, head salesman of tho
house of .. IL. Sypher X Co., OF Fifth
avenue and Twenty sixth street.
The infOrmer is l.. IL. Todd, who
wac discharged January last it Is said
appeared at Collector klbreth's s
Office and astouuded that official
with Information so startling
that he hardly credited the mans state
mepts. With the assstautnnce of
Col. Phelps, Of the Law Department.
aud Appraiser Dunn, the customs
authorities have gathered indisputable
evidence that Vodd's statements are
true aud that O. l.. Sypher & Co. huve
proiited to the extent OF many thou
sands OF dollars during the last iifteen
years.
ks Todd claims thot for the last fifteen
years Sypher has been importing into
the port brio s-hrac, tapestry antiques,
artistic silver articles aud relics at a
rate Of duty abnormGlly below their
valuation, and cites numherless I'M
portations of artistic aud valuable
articles from Great Britain, including
trnye, loving cups. valuable table
pieces and silver articles which were
invoiced rs "old silver" and valued ut
a shiillu9s and i pence per ouuce.
Most OF the sllverwnre passed through h
the second division of the appraiser =
department, In which Cyrus y. Stevens
WAS assistant appraiser until year
ago, when he was succeeded by II. w.
Hart, who has charge of the depart
mont at the present time. Eugene
Honeywell. who has been IN tue Gus
toms service fifteen years, is the man
through whose hands the Sypher prom.
erty passed and upon whose head now
falls the suspicion that Sypher was rs
sisted IN swindling the customs by one
inside the service.
Collector Kilbreth has always had
implicit confidence in this official.
whom he describes absolutely above
suspicion until it is clearly proven that
he is guilty.
The case has many ramitications and
hints Mt smuggling, and the Implication
OF steamship employees are given. The
nmounta OF money out OF which the
Government has been swindled will
run into the hundred thousand dollars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
CUBAN UPRISING,
trustworthy Information That Il
Amounts TO Nothing.
Bv Southern Associates Press.


SANTIAGO DE CUBA. CVia Tampa, Fla. }
April l9.-lhe staff correspondent OF
the United iress after searching inves-
tigation writes: "As to the progress Of
the insurrectIon, 1t has for the
last month been practically nil. In
the first place, no general rising of
Cubans has taken place, no provisional
government has been formed, no stand
against government troops has been
made, no engagement of sufficient char
acter to be designated as battle has
occurred
The plan mapped ont by Marti and
and other enthusiasts in New York was
not endorsed by the better classes of
resident of Cubaus, without whose
financial AID and personal influence no
uprising in Cuba can succeed.
"ln the province of Santiago de
Cuba at tho eastern end of the island,
the case bas been different. The
mountainous nature OF the country
and the number Of sympathlzers lave
made this section the natural choice
Tor tho landing of the tilhusterng ex.
petitions and war material.
Under Gov. Gen. Gale; a active pre.
paration was delayed md c!emency OK.
tended to all who forswore their cause
nnd pledged submission to the King of
Spain. With MARTINEZ Campos. the
new Governor General in the field.
personally pnshing active operations
against the Insurgents, the outcome
will not long he in doubt.
Had the movement been supported
by the influential CnbaDs and properly
led, some show of success might nave
been looked for. The leaders are not
capable of intelligent or systematic
handling of men. many of them having
been outlaws and bandits for years,
Others are negroes or half.breedS.
False reports of battles fought and
victories won have been manufactured
In the cigar factories OF Tampa and Kew
West. AS matter OF fact no city and
no town has been taken and no battle
of any character fought"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.
The Correspondence Published. The
United States Called on.
by Southern Associated Press.

WAsHIYGToY, April l9.-The State
Department has pnbliehed the dIplo.
matte correspondence exchanged be.
tween this government and Nenezuela,
over the period between
October 1898. and December 1891, re-
lating to the boundary dispute between
VeneZuela and British Guiana, which.
while adding but little 10 the general
knowledge of the snbject. indicates the
serious turn affairs may take unless an
impartial arbitration of the conflicting
claims liz secured. Venezuela makes It
clear that she relies wholly upon United
States Intervention TO secure fair con-
sideration Of the matter,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
IN WARWICK COUNTY.
Interesting Dots of Newport News
and SURROUNDINGS.

and Surroundings.
NEWPORT News, April 19.-The
greatest alarm has been felt here to-day
III regard to the ting boat Albert +.
Dewey. AS nothing could be heard
from her 1t was feared she had been
lost IN the severe storm of "Wednesday
night. The friends of Mr.. Dewey sent
kilograms all the morning aud at Il
o'clock Capt. Hier. of the boat was
heard from, saying they had arrived
safely at Southport, ana though the
voyage had been severe, the little yes.
sci had braved 1t well.
Announcements OF the marriage of
Miss Elizabeth Grace to MIR. Edward
Cunningham, both of New Orleune,
have been received here.
y. +. Young and wife, of Elizabeth,
n. y, are solournIng ut the Warwick.
Mr.. Il. Il, Lumpkin, the well known
piano man, Is III the city.
Mrs. Hopkins. Of Troy, n. Y, 60
companied by Mrs. Rumsey, of Chi
cago, will arrive here tonight and visit
Air. A. l.. Hopkics, at Hotel War
wick.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
THE COCKAOE CITY.
Many Matters to Interest Petersburg.
ers in Norfolk.


PETERSBURG. Va, April I9.-The
Rev. Ii. w. Battle. d. d., pastor of
Tie First Baptist Church, will preach u
special sermon on next Sunday night.
His subject viii he Suicide, its cause,
its sin, and it's remedy"
Rev. w. Il. Brown, pastor Of Ettrick
Baptist Church. Will deliver q special
sermon next Sunday morning before
the Junior Order United American
Mechanics of this city. his subject will
be, "Our Country"
The Board OF Directors of the Young
Men's Christian Association. held
meeting last night and decided to iii.
struct the building commltteo TO go
ahead at once with the completion OF
the new hall of the associntion on
Sycamore street. The hall when
finished will cost between $50, 900 anu
$50, 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
a Brilliant German.

The "Soniors" gave n very brilliant
german at Monteofre Hall fast night.
There were about 100 dancers aud
among them number OF attractive
yonnB ladies from out OF the city. MIR.
w. B, BALDWIN led. Borjes Orchestra
furnished the music. An elegant sup
per was served. The chaperones were
Mrs. George W. Taylor, Mrs. r. A.
Dobie, Mrs. Frank L. Grandy. Mrs.
Thom Henderson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
10 F"r,hor Icst tie iso,cort.
By Southern Assoclatol Press.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 10.-Tho Sea.
board Air Line railroad announces that
j. will carry the boycott case into the
United States Courts. A conference
vas held here o.day between Vice
President st. John and the general
and special council OF the road. 1t was
decided to further test the power of
&he Southern Railway and Steamship
Association to declare a boycott. The
seat Will be made In the Federal courts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
thc alomston Meeting
BY Southern Associatel Press.

RlcHMoND, Va, April 19.-Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans. at their
meeting tonight adopted resolutions
inviting Miss Winnie Davis to bc their
guest on their trip to Houston to
attend the meeting of the Grand Camp
OF Confederate Veterans. Tho resoln-
tlons also provide Tor entertaining her
IN manner betittlng one of her sta
ton, IN case she accepts. The camp
sleo invited Rev. DIR. Hoge to be their
guest on tho trip.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
FATHER AND SON.
soth in Jail Charged With the Murder
of Walter p. Wills.
BY Southern Associated Pre- S.

BY sonthorn AssOciatnl Pre- 50.
LYNcnBURG, Va, April 19.-At the
so!l-gate, a milo below this city, late
yesterday evening, William Weinman,
fhe toll keeper. got into an alteration
with Waiter +. Wills about the latter
xeinsng to pay toll. Weinmnn's son.
John. came up during the sqaDbs and
Thlle William Welnman Is alleged 10
have held Wills, John Weinman. struck
She latter over the head with IL single
freo OF wagon, knocking him uncon.
ecions. 10 night he died from the ef-
1ects OF the wound anu both of the
Talnmans are IN jail charged with his
murder. Wills Is alleged to have been
400 intoxicated to have defended him
self and was forcibly dragged ont of
his buggy because OF his refusal to
pay toll,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20
SInIS MILLION rirc.
BY Southern Associated Press.

AnDMoRE. !. T.. April 19.-The main
business portion of Ardmore, for six
holid blocks, on Cnddo street. north
end south of Alain street, were de-
etroyed by fire about 8 O'Clock this
morning. Sixty business houses were
entireIy destroyed. The loss will ac-
Bregate $500, 900. Tho Masonic Tenn.
Ple wac burned, Macy families are
samped ont in tho street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20

TO purify, yitaliHc an enrich the blood
AM give nerve botilJ AMI digestive strength,
take Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20

If yon want watches, clocks, jewelry
or silverware call on Brown & Wolf,
successors to s. r. Smith, II Bank
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20

Constable Bros. ~ Wall haYe removed
to Academy Music building.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20

Choice Michigan Hay in lots to suit
the trade cheap. ID. p. REID X BRo.,
aplO D&Wlm go and 270 Church st.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20

All ordering one dozen cabinets at
50 VIII be presented with one of my
carbon aristos with handsome gilt
frame. THIS offer is only for Easter
week. l72 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-20

Newest Discovery EXT. teeth NO
pain. N. Y. ID. Rooms, 1862 Main.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Tennessee.

Miss Stella Frunk of this place has
beeh visiting relatives in Lebanon the
past week.
There was birthday dinner given
in honor of Fin Hansard, at the resi-
d-nce Of Nike Shere. In the evening
the girls gave a party, and every one
had good time.
Thursday evening q few Of the Tell
nessee people visited Lebanon.
The Literary is getting more inter-
esting every week. Saturday hefore
last, it was decided that single life was
more of a pleasure to man than mar
ried life. Last Saturday it wah decided
that whiskey is a greater curse than
war.
Sunday morning Mr.. Aaron Balti-
more preached good sermon to the
people.
Miss Anna Backlaw has returned
from Lacomb where she has been
teaching. She will teach the spring
term at this place. We wish her sue
cess.
Last Sunday night the League
which was conducted by Miss Mamie
Keebler was most interesting.
Monday at 2 o'clock the annual
school election resulted as follows: Mr..
N. Bashor was elected director, to
serve three years, and Mr. J Altman
was elected clerk to serve one year.
CAESAR.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
BARN BURNED.

Last Friday evening about O'Clock
many of our citizens noticed a fire due
west Of this place, which was supposed
to be a dwelling on fire; but the next
day it was learned that it was the
barn of Mr.. H. L. Lassell. The cause
of the fire is unknown, but the most
PLAUSIBLE theory is, that it was the
work Of tramps Mr.. Lassell does not
smoke, nor had not had light near
barn. Mr.. Lassell says that it was only
forty minuts from the time he was at
the barn till it was discovered to be on
fire. When discovered, the whole in-
side of The structure was in flames, and
Il was impossible togo near it. The loss
besides the barn was: nine head Of
horses, one single buggy, carriage, 800
bushels Of grain and about eleyen tons
of hay with harness and other farm
implinlents. The total loss will
amount to about $2500, on which there
was only $400 insurance.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Canada.

We feel under obligations to make a
few remarks in reply to an item which
appeared in last issue Of the EXPRESS.
1t seems the "Acorn Shell'' item fit
pretty well. 1t is all true anyway,
and il. the shoe fits you, wear it. No,
your Sunday school, prayer meeting
and class meetings were not men
toned in connection with the League,
as suppose Skinner" had not heard of
any one who wished to attend, being
denied the privilege Of attending any
of your meetings, except the League.
You need not try to crawl back in
your shell and deny having told the
sinners they were not welcome at your
League, because you did politely in
vite them to remain elsewhere.
As for what our friend, Yang Use.
KiaDg, says in regard to the dance not
long since, We would infer, he was
either not present or else does not care
to tell the exact truth. Which ever it
may be, he has crafty misrepresented
things. 1t is true there was a little
disturbance created by some who were
strangers in our community; still we
think the dance was more Of credit
to the neighborhood, than The way
some (who term themselves christians)
conduct themselves at Battle Ridge.
As for that being the last Of the dances
in the vacinlty of good old Battle
Ridge; we would kindly inform you
that we nave no intention Of giving UP
our favorite amusement as the dance
is the only place where the poor sin
ner is welcome to come, as the good
people of Battle Ridge are so weak in
their faith they are afraid to niingle
with the outside world. Now we do
not mean to cast any slur on religion
TT all; far from it. We only refer to
the way in which the reins are held at
Battle Ridge. Hoping Yang-Tse-
Kiang will experience great pleasure
in shielding those model christians,
1--WE do not include alD we thank him
for his good 0piniOn Of us. and to
crafty ;he curiosity Of four noble friend
4ang-Tse-Kiang, we will kindly in
form him that "Slnner" was not
present at the dance.
AT Battle Ridge they have a League,
a private one they say, | guess it
must be SO; for | know sinners are in
vited to stay away. SINNER.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Mr.. Montague's Lecture,

As the EXPRESS promised In Its last
issue, Mr. Montaugue's lecture OH
Scotland proved to be a rich treat.
The spacious hall at the Academy was
well filled. In order that the large
audience might be comfortably seated
before the lecture began, Prof. Randle
pleasantly exhibited and explained the
beautiful new designs on the stage
curtains, work Of consider able artistic
skill. The sweet singers of Lebanon
rendered several difficult and beauti-
ful songs. The lecturer was introduced
and was received with much enth.si-
asm. He at once began to unfold, in
chasie and eloquent language, the
thrilling history of Scotland, among
whose rugged yet beautiful hills he
was reared. He touched upon her
legends, tile dawn Of her history, with
q charm that captivated his audiance,
and threw into bis story pathos that
was irresistible. Passing briefly over
her unauthentic history, he began to
tell, with remarkable familiarity, of
her recorded history, in words so
simple, vet SO beautiful, that his
audience was instructed while it was
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15

Fine elegant photos at Bogd's gallery
for cash or produce.
Smith has just added fifty new books
to his circulating library.
If you want to buy property call on
or write Peterson 4 Andrews.
Buy you tickets East over the N. P.
r. r. Of w. c. Peterson, Local agent.
You can get one dozen photoes at
the Lebanon Art gallery for rs cents.
When you want to buy suit Of cloth
ing you will save money by getting
1t at Bach's.
April 10 '95, hardly person is now
alive, who can afford to miss it. AT
the Academy.
All knowing themselves indebted to
me will please call and settle at
once. M. A. MILLER.
Dalgleish Everett can sell you fine
presents that will give satisfaction,
comfort and pleasure every day in the
year.
Ladies, If you want good cheap
shoe for yourself, don't forget to go to
Bakers or send for his SOC, SIPS, $3.50
$500 or $3.50, the best In the world for
the money. His motto is, never to
be under sold.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
DIED.

Ex-County Clerk N. P, Payne died
ut his home near Albany, last Satur'
day morning at three o'clock, after an
illness extending over several years,
with Bright's disease Of the kidneys
The deceased came to Oregon in 1851
from Illinois with his father, Mr.. Mar
tin Payne. He afterwards took up a
d. L. G. few miles from Albany,
which he has since owned and occu-
pied, except during his recent resi-
dence Of four years In Albany. In
1890 he was elected county clerk, a
position he filled with ability aud his
popuiaraity resulted in his reelection
IN 1892, Last year he retired from the
office and returned to his farm. He
was a member Of the Corinthian
Lodge Of Masons aud was an exemp-
larry citizen, u true husband aud father.
For a good many years he was prom
inent In the Grange in which he al
ways labored for the best interests Of
the farmers. He leaves a wife and
ten childred to mourn his death. He
was born on d cember 16, lS43, and
died March 0, 1885, at the age Of 81
years, 2 months and q days. He was
buried ii, the Knox Butte cemetery,
the funeral being conducted by the
Masonic fraternity.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Sweet Home Items.

School closed at Foster last Friday.
W. II. Donaca will start in short
time for eastern Oregon.
Mrs Powers of Santiam, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. William Shelton.
a, F Hamilton preached at the
Evangelical church last Sunday
morning.
G. I. Bigbee who has been teaching
the Sweet Home school, moved to his
ranch across the river lust Saturday.
Anon Phelps contemplates leaving
for eastern Oregon sooL.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
There Is

more Catarrh in this section Of the country
than all other diseases put together, aud
until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease. and pre-
scrlbed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment. pro.
nounced it incurable. science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
FL, Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
II ia taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address.
+, ]. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo o.
DW-Sold by druggists, 75c,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Per. PEERY.
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all whom
1t may coEcern, that | am directed by
the city council Of Lebanon, Oregon.
to rigidly enforce the ordinance re.
lative to cleaning yards, alleys and
privies. The ordinance can be ex-
amined on application to the Recorder.
All parties violating any provisions Of
this ordinance, after the 18th Of March
1895 will be prosecuted.
By order of the City Council.
P. w. MORGAN, Marshal.
Dated March IA, 1896.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Sodaviile.


Mr.. w. Barger is building a resi-
dence in the west part of town.
Several visitors are in the eity drink.
soda water for health.
1fa teacher has any reputation he
should never apply to this place for
school unless he wants to retire from
The business.
A black smith wanted here who has
capital enough to keep at least three
or four sets OF horse shoes on hand,
and honor enough to pay his debts.
The annual school meeting was held
at this place on the day prescriten by
law. Everything cut and dried.
Sodaville is noted for Its wise men.
Many school teachers in this state can
subscrib to this fact.
Mr.. Thomas Balch makes two trips
a week with a four horse team to Al
bany for goods to supply this place,
and Fishers store at Sweet Home.
II the county school superintendent
should reside here for one month and
see the toollshness that is going on In
the district, the schemes, connivings
and principals by persons without
families and property, he certainly
would disorganize the thing and con.
meet the remenants with adjacent dis
tricts, and exterminate this for ever.
REX.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Pure Breed Poultry.

w. G. Smith, five miles northeast of
Lebanon, breeds s. G. Brown and
White Leghorns, s. $. amburgs,
Black Minorcas, Light Brabmas, G. G.
Polish and Game Bantams. Eggs for
Matching 81 per Is. Orders can be
left at the postotfice.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15

These hard times we want to save all
we can, but Of course we have to eat,
still you will save some by getting your
.GpDoexlus VI u n Bnoh's.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Speaks For Itself.
scIo, Or, March II, 1895.
| ANCHoR s CuENIcAT. IN

ANCHOR > CHEMICAL Co.
LEBANON, Or.
Gentlemen:-Please send us as soon
rs you can conveniently, two dozen
LlYerine a0c size. Liverine is the sell
Ter with us and gives universal salts
faction. As you are aware we got the
bill a month ago, and during the
month we have sold dozens of it while
syr. Figs, Castoria and kindred pre-
paratlons set on the shelf, and of all of
them put together, we have not sold
one dozen.
With hest wishes for the succes5 of
your venture We Are Resp.
]. S. MORRIS & Co.
Per. PEFRY.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Cedar Posts,

Firstclass cedar posts for sale cheap.
Call on or address Walter Brown, Al
bany office, at Trenches jewelry store
or see s. A. Nickerson at Labanon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-03-15
Letter List,

The following is the list Of letters re.
naming uncalled for in the Lebanon
Pcstofiice, Friday, March 5, 1895;
Bean Frank, Davis Miss G l.
Foster Alex, James Bert
Kelso II L, Mckinney Joseph,
Martin OWN, McNanrary Tom,
Nickols Mrs NJ B, Quincy Mrs R E,
Quincy Mrs Emma, Quincy Mrs E,
Quincy Robert i, Richardson Mrs M j.
cHAs A, sMIrA, P. NJ.