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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16
a Roy DID 1T.
Oral Poindexter, NelEhbor hoy. Is the
Persecutor ofthe smith Family,

The sequel to the peculiar ca 'e of
attempted poisoning of the Widow
Smith and her family at Coburg|
has at last been found. The read.
ers of the EXPRESS will remember
the case which has been published
heretofore. In all % visits were
made to the farm by the family
prosecutor and now il transpires
that he is 12year-old boy, Oral
Poindexter who lives in farm
adjoining the Smith farm.
Since the recent visits were made
to the Smith place by some un-
known person who scattered poison
about the premises, members OF the
family have been keeping a sharp
lookout for the would he assassin,
and S. 0. Garrison, a neighbor, was
appointed u s,ecial officer to keep
a watch for and arrest the guilty
party. On last Friday Mrs. Smith
left the house while one of the little
girls remained there tokeep watch,
Soon after Mrs. Smith left, the
little girl saw the boy, Oral Poin-
dexter, approaching the house.
de carried in his hands small
vial containing a liquid which he
started to pour intothe pump when
the little girl knocked a tin pan off
the stove, making noise that
frightened him away before he
accomplished his purpose. Mr..
Garrison was Immediately notified
and asked to arrest the boy, but he
desired more evidence before arrest.
ing boy so young.
On Saturday morning one of the
little girls, Hilda Smith, aged 13
years, went to tire barnyard to
place some eggs under goose.
While stopped over in a position to
place the eggs she was struck a
blow on top of the head from be-
hind. She was rendered senseless
by the blow and was carried into
chicken house about 30 feet distant,
where she was left and afterwards
found by some Of the members Of
the family. DR.. Mackey, of Har-
risburg, was sent for and rendered
medical assistance to the little girl
whose head is vet in q painful
condition from the effects of the
blow. On the afternoon of the
same day Oral Poindexter made
three visits to the Smith house and
posted threatening notices on the
door each time. He was seen each
visit by members of thefamily who
were keeping q watchout.
Mr.. Garrison was again notified
and this morning arrested the boy
at the home of Mr.. Thornton,
taking him to Eugene that after
noon.
The Eugene Guard says: Oral
Poindexter is a boy small Of bis
age. He wept bitterly when ques.
toned in the Justices office. His
parents were in this city at the
time Of his arrest, having been here
for several days to get medical
treatment for Mrs. Poindexter. 1t
is believed by many that he has
been prompted to commit the acts,
and it is said that family troubles
have existed between the Poindex-
iers and Smiths for sume time.
| The boy was placed under $500
bonds to await examination, as
owing to the high stage of water it
will be difficult to get witnesses
mere for few days. He has not
yet raised bonds. His mother and
ibis step-father left town the same
day at noon and did not know Of
This arrest.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16
PROBATE RECORD.

Estate John Duane, inventory: real
property, $3.50, personal, sl2950.
Accounts filed in estate Of j. NJ, Will
son, Eugene Ulem, Richard Finley,
John Brown, H. l., Brown and Nancy
Biggers.
w. ]. Ribelen appointed guardian Of
George j. Rlbelen, minor. Bond,
$1,000.
In Estate r. H. Farrar, inventory:
personal property, 1878 IS, real, 500.
Personal property ordered sold.
On petition of creditors, citation
ordered issued, to be heard April 49,
Estate A. B. McIIwain. Sale Of real
property to D. w. Rumbaugh for SITS
confirmed.
Will Of Margaret Graham filed. w.
K. Graham executor. Bond t2e0O.
Appraisers appointed. Inventory, real
property, $685.; personal none.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16
NOT MANY~~o~

Days till spring. Have you
thought of what you'll wear?
Every one answers clothes
of course.
Then you will appreciate
the masterpieces of the tailors'
art which we have had made
especially for our customers.
Ready-made suits with all
the marks of style and worth
about them---
The prices,
$500, $500, $500,
get choice Of lines worth
more.
But the real BREAD
AND-MEAT part of them
are the many lines at
$1,000.
You'll think they're worth
more, but they go at that.
Albany Mills Suits, Worsted Dress Suits,
Fancy Checks and Corduroys.
We won't say more about
them--they show up best
when seen and worn.
L.E.Blain ClOthin6CO.
AAthAss1I I pre9Nl.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16
LEBANON PRODUCE MARKET.

lChanged Every Week.
Wheat-4Slc.
Oats-13 to l5e
Hays to S. perton.
Flour-s0 S0@sO. per sack
Chop-$O 50 per cwt.
Bran 75c per cwt.
Middlings-S0 70 per cwt
Potatoes-e0c.
Apples-Dried, &c per Ii
Pluns-Dried, &c,
0nions-2u.
Beef-Dressed, 81 TO 4c.
yeal-S!@4c.
Pork-Dressed, 81.
Lard-7l.
Hams-S per 10.
Shoulders-6c.
Sides-7c per lb.
Geese-s3 so a "a per doz.
Ducks-sS a 81 per doz.
Chickens-s2 OO@2 50.
Turkeys-sc per lb.
Eggs-7c ner doz.
B.'tter-l5 g Zoe per lb.
ttides-Green, Sc; dry, SC.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16
Conservatory Of Music.
ALBANY COLLEGE,
ALBANY, OREGON.

Prof. 2. 4. Paryin, musical Director
formerly Of Willamette University has
been elected Director for the coming
school year.
Full Courses in the important
branches Of Music.
Latest methods.
Fine music rooms.
Prices low for grade of work.
Diplomas conferred on completion of
course. Term begins September 11th,
Send for circular and catalogue.
w. H. LEE, A. NJ, Pres,
Albany, Oregon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16

Read, Peacock 4 Co. are closing out
their stock Of goods at both Albany
and Lebanon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16

An earring was lost in this city last
Friday. Finder will please leave same
at this office.
Good clothing-at low price-at
Bach & Bulbs.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16

Dress Goods, fine quality for little
money, at Read, Peacock d Co.'s.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-04-16

Dr. q. w. Cheadle, dentist. 0fics
svss plls mas sszse.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
LOOKING FOR THE LOAVES
Patriots Who Watch for the Passage Of the
Iowa Patronage
SEVERAL COMBINATIONS IN EXISTENCE
states that Npnortiun the Offices In
Southern Iown no Away with
the Aspirations of
Anxious Host.

Interest In the federal appointments for
Council Bluffs and tho Southern district Of
Iowa has not abatcd despite the gumor
that the slate has al! been fixed up. For
some time the asplrnts for the various
omges were greatly stirred up over the re.
ported agreement between the members Of
The Iowa delegation in congress to leave the
appointments to the senators. Emphatic
dcnials Of The report were received by some
of the leading republicans in Council Bluffs.
The slate for the three leading Offices in
the Southern district gives the attorneyshp
to Lewis Miles OF C0rydOn, the marshal's
office to George a. Christian Of Gripncll and
the collector oG customs to John NJ. KEN
bic OF Muscatrc. Aside from those who
are alleged to be OF the elect there are a
number OF energetic seekers for the same
| berth5 In Uncle Sans service. Pottawatta-
ME county has f. 4. COnslgney of Avoca
who is considered perhaps the strongest
man, next TO Congressman Lacey's man, for
marshal. In case OF a breaking up OF the
slate he Is looked upon by local republicans
as almost 4 certainty The Ninth district
has John Hcathcragton, from Congress
man Hager's town, Greenfield as another
candidate for marshal He is well backed
by the men from his own county.
Lewis Miles was attorney under PreSl-
dent Harrison and is thought to be right
in line for another term. While he has
a good place among the republicans Of this
county, many of the members of the bar
are not enthusiastic over the prospect Of his
appointment. Major Curtis of Atlantic Is
stil energotcally in the field for the same
office and T. G. Dawson has not objected
whom his name has been mentioned for the
same place. IT is generally understood,
however, that Dawson will be well taken
care of and that he may get the secretary
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
ONLY THE VERY BEST
That Is the Advice Witch tho Lead
ing phSstCtnns of the LAND Give,

Thousands Of people at this time OF tho
year find themselves In n low state OF health
nud many arc now asking the question,
"How can l regain health ana strength
nud feel as l ought to fcel2'
For ihe benefit OF the people WNJ ask this
question It may be stated that some of tho
best physicians In the land say that nature
requires assistance. the sluggish blood
needs stirring Up impurities driven from
the system and the great organs OF the
body endowed with new life, For produc-
ing these effects no stimul0nt has ever
cqu1llcd rurc matt whlskcN providing It
really Ia pure and free from adulteratiou.
Eminent physicians throughout the world
agree on this point.
Dr. 5. Weir Mitchell Philadelphia, says:
81 adhere TO the belief that pure whiskcy
Is tho least Injurious, safest aud best alco-
holic liquor"
Dr Frank H. Wade rtitsburg says:
"Attcr many years of careful study l am
firmly convinced that whskcy is the least
injurious. and therefore, the safest and
best OF alcoholic liquors for people to use
While the above opinions carry weight
and conviction IL must he remembered
that ordinary whlskNN cannot be depended
upon and viii usually do more harm than
good. What people In a weak run down
CunditiO need is pure medicinal whiskey,
and the only whiskcy that has ever am
swcrcd this description is Dutfy's malt,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
South Omaha News .
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There is very little destltution in the
city at the present time, much less in fact
than is usual during the winter. So far
this month the city has been asked to give
food and fuel to only two persons, both
of these being women who are not in a
condition pust now to help themselves.
Since Councilman Nansant put his plan Of
putting able-bodied male applicants to work
on the streets quite number of men have
been given work and have been paid In pro-
visions. There was some doubt at first as
to the advisablity Of trying the plan but
Nansant rather insisted upon 1t aud he said
last night that so far the scheme had
worked all right. Sixteen men had worked
a couple of days each on the streets and were
given orders on grocery stores for provi-
sions at the rate of Sl.75 per day These
men, Mr.. Nansant said, appeared glad Of
the opportunity to work, and he was glad
he had a way Of helping such people.
The county still continues to furnish the
coal needed by INDECENT persons. thus TAX
ing quite a load off the city. There has
been less destitution reported this winter
than ever before, one reason for this being
that all of the packing houses are making
very good time and business at the yards
has been good thus making more work
than usual for this time of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
THE NOSE POINTER.
4 New Society Fad brought out nt
Church SocinhIe.

Church Socinblc.
There was great fun in the parors Of
the Reformed church at peokslil recently,
! relates the New York Journal The Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor of
the church had q "nosefad" sociable. No
one can tell whence the name "nose-fad" ="
But such socdbles are very popular just
now along the Hudson. They afford an
opportunity for mild dissipation, busted
with exciting uncertainty.
Hang a sheet of canvas from the ceiling
to the floor. and cut small holes in the sheet.
Then collect as many pretty girls as you
can on one side of the canvas and as many
good looking young men on the other. Then
| let the girls place their noses in the holes
in the canvas, young sSan must choose
nose that appeals to his sense of beauty,
and the young woman attached to that nose
becomes his partner for the evening.
Now, every one is aware that a young man
uses eNtravagant language. He tells pretty
girl that her features are craven on his
heart; that he instinCtively feels her pres
ence; that he would recognize her in the
dark, and all that sort of thing. The nose
iad' sociable Is fine test of such young
mans sincerity. OF course, there is always
one particular girl at the sociable whom this
young man ardently desires for his partner
He walks along the stretch of canvas, and
with palpitating heart he surveys the noses
that are presented to his anxious gaze. Say
his particular girl has a tip-tited nose. He
has often told her that, blindfolded he would
know her. II there was but one retrousec
nose projecting through the canvas how
easy would 1t be to convince his sweetheart
that he has spoken true. But there are half
dozen such noses. Each turns up in the
same gentle curve; each has the same deli
cate nostrils; behind each. he thinks. stands
his sweetheart veXed and pouting because he
does not instantly recognize her nose. It's
fine test of young mans sincerity
At the socable at Peekskll all seemed to
be jolly and happy. But that was only on
the surface. There were really heartburn
ings. Only two or three young men chose
the girls who are nearest to their hearts.
"Of course that's Clara's nose" exclaimed
one youth, after a most careful survey. "Of
course that's Clara's nose" he repeated, nor
would he be daunted by the giggles of the
young men that penetrated the canvas. Il
chose this nose" he said, positively "and
the lady to whom it belongs"
The canvas was lifted and he confronted,
not Clara's rival, Clara's dearest enemy, the
only girl in Peekskill who is as pretty as
Clara, the girl whose nose, like Clara s
would add beauty to the face of any Venus
But his choice was made. and Clara. un-
happy girl had learned not to believe all he
says to her.
Such is the spice OF uncertainty Of excite
ment, that makes "nose-fad" sociables popu-
lar at Peekskill There's great fun at them
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28

On next Wednesday evening will occur the
last midweek prayer meeting of 1896, and
a movement started late last week to make
1t a union meeting at the Broadway Meth
odst church has become very popular. The
Second Presbyterian congregation has united
with that of the Broadway church, and large
delegations are expected from all the other
churches. chorus choir of 100 voices will
be present to furnish the music and will he
composed OF tn young peoples societies OF
the churches and the members of the
Young Mems Christian association of Coun-
ell Bluffs. Il. b. Stevenson of Cedar Rap
Ids assistant superintendent of the American
Sunday school union, will make the address
OF the evening, after which Rev. Dr. John
Askin and others will give fve-minute talks
on the Importance Of a general awakeninp
among the people and the conversion OF the
masses number of prominent business
men have promised to be present. amonp
them being Mayor Carson, who. II Is eX-
pected, will also deliver a short address
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
NEUTR THE ID,
DANGER
Ingenious Method of Overcoming
Rocking In High buildings.


Rocking In High BUILDINGS
Any one who has visited the upper floors
of New York or Boston or Chicago "sky-
scrapers" during a high wind must have
experienced the unpleasant sensation known
as rocking" In other words, he has felt
the building culver and even sway sensibly
beneath his feet. The narrower of the tall
structures are, of course especially prone
to rocking. Mr.. Harry Lawrence a ten
ant of the notable American Tract society's
building in Nassau street, New York. is re-
sponsible for the statement that that giant
ediilce sways foot in an average high wind.
and, during a gale, even exceeds that limit.
The danger attendant upon this rocking, -
not to speak of the upsetting effect il pro-
duces upon nervous folk, must be at once
apparent.
A wholesale manufacturer of Photographic
materials. Wright by name. has invented an
ingenious method of neutralizing the danger
at least. MIR. Wrights establishment is in
a lofty building, near Fifth avenue New
York. He uses very heavy machinery, which
renders the building tCpheavy in the ex-
treme. During a wind there was always
fear of the machinery being driven through
the somewhat thin walls. or windows,
thereby wrecRng the building and menacing
passersby. Mr.. Wright was equal to the
emergency. He simply caused his floor to
be partially zinc lined and converted into
a gigantic tank. This he flooded with water
Then huge pOntoons or RATS, were con-
structed and set afoat upon the surface of
this strange twelfth-stOry lake The pom
toons were anchored to the walls on all
sides, by heavy chains and rivets. When
these preparations were completed, Mr..
Wright had his heavy machinery embarked
upon the pOntoOns. Thus the building may
rock as it will, but the dreaded masses of
steel are safely aflCat and all danger from
them is neutraliZed,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
THE SULTAN a BAD DEBTOR.
How He Made nm American Lumber
Eirm WHIT for ItA PnN.

Firm Wait for Its Pay.
A certain lumber firm of New York City
more than two years ago shipped to the
sultan OF Turkey several thousand dollars
worth OF its most valuable goods The
order included mahogany and ebony logs
OF unusual size, and OF the finest colorlng
and general quality that could be obtained.
The payment, or rather the promise to pay,
relates the New York Tribune, was in the
shape of a draft on the sultan. the money
to be forthcoming upon the arrival OF the
logs at Constantinople. Naturally the
American firm regarded the imperial treas
ury Of Turkey as good for the price of a
shipment of lumber
In due time the mahogany and the ebony
reached the Golden Horn, and the Medlter-
ranean Steamship company sent in to the
shippers a gentle reminder that the settle
ment OF freight charges was in order. But
meanwhile nothing had been heard from the
sultan or his agents and the New York
lumber dealers did not fancy being held
responsible for charges upon goods which
were not yet paid for Gable dispatches
and letters were sent to the Porte, but the
"sick man of Europe" was apparently too
busy attending to his Armenian subjects
to be able to look after such tribes as
settling with American creditors. No salts
factory responses OF any sort could be OBJ
tained.
Then the lumber firm made application to
Mayroyeni Bey, at that time the Turkish
minister at Washington. He promised TO
see that his sovereign paid the bill without
further delay. and the hopes Of the dealers
were again raised But not even Mayroyenl
Bey was able to open the sultan's purse
strings. The Armenian question still alb
sorbed his attention. Mayroyenl Bey was
recalled without having accomplished this
bit OF work. The firm had lawyer working
on the case. but had for months practically
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
Mnglc CIV GossIn.


Miss Jennie Mctzger Of Blair Is IN the
city visiting friends.
Judge Agncw has returned from Blair,
where he spent few days with relatives.
Mrs w. l.. Holland Twcniy-four;h and
G streets, is visiting relatives at Green
wood.
The Union Veterans Republican club viii
meet this evening at the office OF J. q.
Eastman.
n. phnlbert Of Media Kan, who has been
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs, \, Delaney has
returned to his home
Rev. C. y. Dawson delivered an address
to young men at the Young Mems Christian
association yesterday afternoon
There was Christmas tree program az
ST. Rridgets church yesterday afternoon,
Each member OF the Sunday school was
given a present.
John Murphy, one Of the heaviest spocuia-
tors at the exchange, will go to Sioux City In
a few days as hog buyer for the CudIhy
Packing company
There will be Joint installation Of officers
for members and their families at Ancient
order Of United Workmen hall On the
evening OF January l. A literary program
will be rendered and Rev. X. l.. Wheeler
will deliver an address, Refreshments will
be served during the evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
COUNCIL BLUFFS DEPARTMENT

an interesting program was carried out To-
night a mass temperance meeting will be
held at the Fifth Avenue Methodist church.
odlst church. Rev. c. w. Brewer Of the
Trinity Methodist, and Rev. Litherland OF
the Second Presbyterian church will be
among the speakers. Good local singers will
be present and will sing temperance songs
4 general invitation has been extended to
the public to be present.
The subject will also come up for dis
cussion at the meeting Of the Council Bluffs
Ministerial association today, which meets
az the Young Mems Christian association
rooms at 1890 Announcements of the meet
ing were read in all of the pulpits in the
city yesterday and general invitation given
the public to attend the meeting. The sub
ject announced for discussion is the sug-
gesttve one Of "Citizenship."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
Live stock Exchange Election.

Next Monday the annual election of Off
GERS of the South Omaha Live Stock exchange
will be held. So far there is only one ticket
in the field, and the chances are that sec
ond ticket will not be nominated now. The
candidates are: NJ. II. Murphy president
j. G. Martin, vice president; directors, w
f. Denny, l.. +. Roberts, A. c. Powell w
tration, George Jackson, w. j. Perry, d. S
Parkhurst, T. c. Shelley. w. B. Vansant
committee of appeals, Levi Cox, John p,
Clarey, A. C. Foster, T. w. Tolliferro, b. f,
Carpenter. The new directors will choose a
secretary and treasurer Ever since the eX-
change has been organized, Colonel a. l..
Lott has been its secretary, and there Is no
likelihood of a change this year. The treas
urer is Thomas b. Mcpherson, and 1t "a
understood that he also will be reappointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
The Widows Joy.

Cincinnati Enquirer: They had mourned
him as dead, but, like Enoch Arden-or
the cat-he had come back.
His little wife sat on his knee, the joy
shining i'm her eyes.
And are you really glad came back?"
he asked.
Glad" said she, Glad! I had just
MT; there was the lovelest picture hat,
with bright ribbon all over II In spots that
have been longing for and now l can
get H. Glad"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
MAKING THE NoNnEsIDENrs PAY
Sidewalks Ordered Laid Where There
is Little Need.

Out Of town property owners are com
planning because they are compelled to lay
sidewalks in front of unimproved property
in localities where there is a good side
walk on one side of the street. Within
the past two months the city conucl has
ordered large number of sidewalks to be
laid and charged to the abutting property.
In many cases the property owner has not
had the work done in the thirty days al
lowed by the ordinance and the walks have
been laid by the city and the cost charged
up to the property. In some cases walks
have been laid a distance of $50 feet in
front of unimprovod property in order TO
connect with walks in front of one or two
houses There IS a strip of walk over in
tho Second ward that lays right out on
the prairie without a house abutting on
the other side of this street there are a
number Of houses and good walk for the
distance of several blocks. The owner Of
this property did not ask to be allowed to
lay the walk but the ordinance was put
through by a councilman from that ward
Similar cases may be found all over the
city and councilmen have been heard to
boast about having compelled non-resdents
10 lay walks. etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28

abandoned all idea Of ever getting the
money
on the las, day Of October, very appro-
priately on the OCCASION Of the great sound
money parade in thie city, things took a
most unexpected and joyful turn. lntlu-
enced afar on. It may be, by the prevailing
American sentiment In favor OF paying
ones debts honestly, the sultan, too, de-
cided against reputation and about noon
on that day word was sent tu the firm that
the draft had been paid Since then the
actual money has been received
The moral Of this transaction would seem
to be that. Il you have business dealings
with Abdul Hamid H., you must be con-
tent to wait awhile for your money, he
being slow debtor, but one who will come
around at last II you give him plenty OF
time.