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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-02-04

The north hound overland was held
up, few miles south of Roseburg, last
Thursday night. The robbers used
dynamite to blow open the express car,
and after the explosion the car caught
fire and was entirely consumed. The
passengers were not molested. The
robbers did not secure but a few hun
dred dollars.
The Charlottesville correspondent OF
The Brownsville Times says: "E. A.
Neal, principal of the school, is very
sick with typhoid fever, and is now
near Brownsville receiving medical
treatment. Miss Tlyey has taken his
n '4ce In the school, and Miss Fannie
Han 'ilton is teaching in the primary
depart, ,Neht"
The WGman's Missionary society OF
the Presbyterian church, will give q
Valentine socia at the residence OF
Mrs. Hughes, Tuesday, Feb, IS. A
prize will be awarded the lady and the
gentleman receiving the ngliest valen-
tine. There will be games ana
luncheon will be served All are
Invited 10 tome.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
E1lls{SIlI9Iz 5lla(S ks25l0
! Easter Millinery.

SSsTESY ASTER is but three
M0AS days away. If not al
@SNQ ready provided will you
e~IsdS forget that the very
largest and most varied stock oil
Millinery in Sacramento or vicinity
is HERE?
This year we are surprising all
former good records. Our Mr..
Thorp was in New York for nearly
two months. He went every
where and saw everything in the
millinery line. The goods which
he bought for us have aroused the
interest and enthusiasm of all our
millinery people and trimmers. AS
one said, cit is fun to sell such
goods" For our own part we are
sure that no more tasteful selec-
tons could have been made nor
lower prices secured.
If you wish an Easter Hat we
have hundreds of suitable styles
ready trimmed.
If you wish a hat to order our
force of trimmers is so large that
we can deliver it to you Saturday
night.
If you wish shapes or trimmings
Of any kind to do your own milli-
merry we can offer you the largest
assortments to choose from and
save you money besides.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Beautiful Baby Buggies.

Because OF the large quantities
of Baby Carriages which we sell
in Sacramento and through our
Mail Order Department all over
the coast the largest factories in the
country desire us to handle their
carriages. As a result we get the
very best styles and carriages en-
bodylng all the best Improvements.
For instance, this year nearly all
our carriages have rubber tires at
no extra cost and in the finer
grades. The spokes are of wood,
hand-shaved, a feature that adds
much in beauty. The hubs OF
the wheels are capped with nickel
plated bands that keep the oil in,
the dust out and clothing from
being soiled. The wheels are re-
moved by a pressure of spring,
thus doing away with a wrench.
Footbreaks are attached to the rear
wheels and the parasol rods have
two joints, making them adjustable
to any position.
Good, plain carriages, uphol-
stored in Madagascar cloth, s. 35;
other styles at 81 so, $40, SIS to
SO.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
A JOYLESS VICTORY.
Correct as to Her Conversation, But
1t riade Him Feel Cheap.

Two of the smallest men in the city
We're standing at the curbstone wait
ing for a car. Their conversation had
been about the traditional feminine ten
dency to extravaganza and the difficulty
they had in keeping their domestic ex-
penditures down to what they consid-
cred a reasonable limit.
There they are now!" exclaimed one
of them.
''Who?"
Our wives. And I'll bet they've been
shopping"
They seem to be talking very ear
nestly about spending something
I'll bet I can tell what my wife is
talking about"
Are you mind-reader?"
mo. But 1 can make a guess on that
subject. I'll bet you a dinner 1 can.
anyhow
"I'll take it,
"All right. She's talking about
spending money Wen go up behind
them and overhear what they are saw
ing to prove it,"
They crossed the street, and the orig
inator of the idea smiled knowingly as
his wife opened her purse and peeped
into it. My dear" she said to her
companion, have you any changer"
Yes; little
well, would you mind lending me a
penny to buy postal card?"
Certainly, if 1 have one. Oh. yesi
Here it is
Thank you ever SO much. I have five
cents, but hate to use it. A nickel al
ways seems to go so fast after you once
break it,"
The man who offered the wager had
won it, but for some reason he didn't
seem Washington Star.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
FRIDAY, 9::3O.
SPECIAL S:!13
Seven Great
Summer Items.

; LOT I-"Fruit of the Loom
Muslin, full bleached and SO inches
!, wide, at 64c yard.
LOT About 1900 yards OF
beautiful Jaconette Lawns at spe-
! cial price of sc yard.
LOT 3 = White Bedspreads,
ready hemmed, at o3c.
LOT = Standard q ALT y
} Bleached Sheeting, 81 inches wide,
at I5c yard.
LOT 5-White Duck Suitlngs,
with small colored spots, at 71ac
yard.
LOT 6-To close out what we
}. have on hand, Linen Crash Towel
! ing at 21c yard.
LOT IA small lot of Fancy
White Goods at sc yard.
Fuller descriptions Of the above
items in the papers of tomorrow.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
WeinStOCk, Lubin C Co., 4OO-4I2 X Street
which sent us the diamond gift picked

which sent us the diamond gift picked
up near the Canyon Diablo.
One step further: it may have come
from a still greater distance. even from
star. The stars are suns, there is
much evidence showing that they are
composed of carbon, iron and other ele-
ments like those we are familiar with,
and that they, too, are subject to the
play of tremendous explosive energies.
So, from some one of those cleaning
points that decorate the night, untold
millions of ages ago. that diamond
sprinkled meteorite-then hot, molten,
vaporized even, but bearing q crystal
potency within it-may have started on
a wonderful journey among the stars,
the end of which was reached when
with a sudden flash of momentary
splendor it plunged through our atmos-
phere and fell on the barren uplands of
Arizona.
Truly nature is never so fascinating
as when she permits these peeps behind
the curtains.-GaTett p. Serviss in
New York Journal
The record-union., 1897-04-15
To Buyers of Mems
Summer Underwear.

Warmer weather is here, and
the thought as to what to pur-
chase in lighter undergarments is
in the minds of many men.
To those who are undecided as
to what they want we extend an in
vitation to call and look over our
assortment Of seasonabie under
wear. 1t is not necessary to make
purchases.
To those who have already de-
cided upon what they want, we say:
Call here and you will doubtless
find just what you have in mind.
We have made special effort this
season to cover the ground thor
oughly. and believe we have every
grade likely to be called for this
season.
In selecting this vast stock of un-
derwear great care was taken that
quality and workmanship should
be of the best. Samples from lead
ing manufacturers from this coun-
try and in Europe were assembled
and critically studied before selec-
tons were made. The same care
was exercised in choosing low
prices in underwear as in the better
grades. Under such circumstances
is it any wonder that we believe it
will be to your advantage to in
spect these goods?
The record-union., 1897-04-15
A r1utuaI Mistake.

Two ladies stood on the doorstep of
friends house waiting for admission,
and they became very impatient at the
delay.
It's very odd to be kept waiting at
Mrs. Darley's,'' said one. THE door is
usually opened so promptly
so it is. I'm getting very tired"
'I wonder if there is absolutely no
one in the house?'
"Of course there are people in. Well
ring again.
''You rank before, didn't your"
"Why no. 1 thought you rang,"
''Well, / was sure you rang. How
ridiculous"
'Yes, isn't it?''
Then one of them rang, and the door
was opened.-Tit-Bits
The record-union., 1897-04-15
The Very Best Trousers
and at Moderate Prices.

AS far as fit, quality and Style
90 no man in Sacramento will
want anything better than the
Paragon" Trousers if he only
knows about them. The manu-
facturers of these goods put their
entire energies into making fine
trousers, and don't know how to
make anything else. They stand
at the head of the business.
Spring patterns and styles in
Paragon Trousers at S. and 81 so,
with same in gray hairline effects,
all wool, at s. SO.
If you don't know the Paragon
Trousers already it will positively
repay you to make their acquaint-
ance when in need of anything in
that line.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Choice Examines.

Etamine Suitings with coarse,
regular weave that lets plenty of
air through, so that they are cool
and comfortable summer cloths)
have been heralded as one of the
fashionable fabrics of 1897. They
find many admirers, especially
among those who prefer the quieter
styles in dress goods. We have
them in an excellent black, as well
as in navy blue. brown, olive,
myrtle, green. etc., az inches wide;
o5c yard.
If you are thinking of an Eta
mine the chances are these will
please you in every particular.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
OWEN sElI!I5 4 lg|sSSO
WOmen'S Club Ties.

These ties are one inch wide and
long enough to go around a stand
ing collar and tie in front. Made of
pretty silks in countless fancy
weaves and patterns. Price, I29c.
Also Women's Shield Ties to
wear with understanding collars.
Some in colors and some in plain
white with polka dots. I5c.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Ok Blood Hosiery.

Hosiery in color to match the
fashionable new shade in women S
footwear. An excellent quality in
plain cotton, 25c. Plain Isle or
drop stitch hosiery in OK blood red,
soc pair.
We have Just received New
Black Lisle Hosiery with stripes in
cashmere effect at soc. This par
ticular hose is one of the most
pleasing fancies we have seen.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
AN EASTER JINGLE.

With bits of stick and wisps of hay I've
made a little nest;
I've chosen from my Easter eggs the ones
that / like best;
And now I'll get the old white hen, and set
her on all six,
So she'll hatch out some red and blue and
pink and yellow chicks.
Harriet Brewer Sterling. in St. Nicholas.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Mems Tan Shoes.

Mems Dark Tan Lace Shoes of
medium weight leather, good, solid
soles, square toes, with caps on.
Good summer shoes. Price, s..
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Low Price Waist Silks.

Some surprising qualities and
color effects in Changeable Bro
cade Silks for waists, ETC., at 3oc
yard. At this writing there are
half a dozen patterns on the coun-
ter, and every one of them good
In fact the effects are the same as
those in much higher price silks.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Black Diagonal, O5C.

Soft All-wool Black Diagonal
Dress Goods, with large wales;;'
clear jet black dye-goods that
you can tell at sight will give good
wear and service; Csc yard. They
are very wide, too-45 inches.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
IrOn=Frarne AlpaCas.

These are old-time favorites. The
only new thing about them is the
price, viz: 72c yard for quality So
inches wide and worth very much
more.
We have only dark shade of
navy blue.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
Was Not Quite Sure.

HAS your husband the button-col-
Iecting fad?' inquired the caller.
Well replied young Mrs. Torkins
doubtfully; 'he usually helps take up
the contributions in our church. -
Washington Star.
The record-union., 1897-04-15

The most simple and safe remedy for
a cough or throat trouble is Browns
Bronchial Troches." They possess real
merit.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
RefrigeratOrs, 81 IS.

We are offering exceptionally
good value in new Refrigerators at
s. IS. Made of well seasoned
hardwood, antique finish and brass
trimmings. 1t will pay you to ex-
} anime this Refrigerator, which has
many Improvements over the aver
age low price refrigerator.
Special Price, 81 IS.
The record-union., 1897-04-15

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If II
fails to cure. 25c.
The record-union., 1897-04-15

Don't conclude that you have never
had any opportunities in life.
The record-union., 1897-04-15
DIAMONDS IN THE STARS.

One more interesting question re-
mains: How and where were the dia-
monds found which have fallen upon
the earth out of the sky? I have al
ready remarked that the mother rock"
of the South African diamond fields
bears some resemblance in. composition
to meteoric stones. The conclusion is
a natural one that the diamond bearing
meteorite found in Arizona might have
come from a volcano? But from what
volcano? From any of those on earth?
That is not probable. Indeed it is not
possible that it came from any volcano
now in existence. In past times there
may have been volcanoes on the earth
powerful enough to hurl lava up into
interplanetary space, whence it might
have eventually fallen upon the earth,
but there is no clear evidence that such
volcanoes ever existed here.
The moon shows evidence of having
once been the scene of stupendons vol
canic action. It's face is marvelously
pitted with craters of almost incredi-
BILE magnitude. Did the Arizona dia-
monds come from the volcanoes of the
moon? 1t is likewise impossible at
question. But it seems more probable
that the moon was the source of the
meteorite than that the earth itself
was.
Then came the volcanoes of the sun
or rather these tremendous explosive
energies which produce effects in some
ways resembling those of volcanoes.
Occasionally masses of glaring matter
have been seen rising from the surface
of the sun with such velocity that it is
practically certain the gravitation of
the sun in itself would not suffice to
stop them and cause them to fall back
again upon the solar globe Such masses
may become meteorites, passing out
among the planets and eventually fall
ing upon one or another of them Thus
the possibility that it was the sun
The record-union., 1897-04-15

Saturday at the Model removal sale
will be a day of priceless clothing. s
The record-union., 1897-04-15
NATURES DIAMOND FACTORY.

Now how did the diamonds come to
be in the frozen necks of extinct vol
canoes? Were not those volcanoes when
in action immense furnaces, where the
conditions Of terrific heat and great
pressure recall what M Moissan has
been able to produce on an infinitely
smaller scale in his electrical furnace.
When the molten lava cooled the carbon
which it had held in solution, as the
French chemists molten iron had SINH
larly held it, was crystallized into pre-
cious gems. But here, where all the
forces and elements of the process We're
on a comparatively gigantic scale, the
crystals, instead of being microscopic
in size, We're jewels calculated to dazzle
the eye and cause the heart of their
discoverer to leap with joy. Diamonds,
then, seem to be the product of volca-
noes. But it does not necessarily follow
that all volcanoes can, or WILL produce
diamonds. Yet they may, and in the
Rocky Mountain region there are scores
of ancient volcanic vents still chOked
with hardened lava, where, sometime,
it is fossible, pipes" may be found
which, like those of South Africa, will
prove to be diamond puddings," only
waiting to have their riches explored
But it must be remembered that, as far
as we can see, nature would be unable
to make diamonds in volcano unless
certain peculiar conditions prevailed.
There must be a sufficient supply of
carbon in the lava; the presence of iron
may possibly be an essential condition;
the temperature must be sufficiently
high: the pressure must be sufficiently
great, and other conditions, perhaps not
yet guessed at, must be present. With
all these things provided it is practical
ly certain that nature can make dia-
mOndS in a Volcano
, 1897-04-14

As o as I could steady myself l
gave the beast the contents of both bar
rels, but they seemed to have little eff
feet ON him. The foul hounds were tear
ing at his heels, and he was kicking,
paving and plunging like an Austria
liam buck jumper. In reloading l got
hold Of the wrong cartridges. and while
I was fumbling about for stray ones i'll
my pockets the bull partially recovered
his eyesight and came at me. l jumped
behind a tree, and the bull struck it
such a blow with his immense forehead
that I wonder he was not stunned. The
tree had far too great Il girth even to be
shaken. He then tried to get round, and
I lodged Kim, and one of the largest
hounds sprang and pinned him by the
nose. How he did below, t. be sure.
But tho mighty beast, with u toss Of
his head, sent the dog flying through
the air, leaving a portion of the carti-
lage of his nostrils in the tenacious
jaws of the hound. Just then I found a
solitary cartridge, and, with the muzzle
all but touching him, l fired behind the
shoulder, which sickened him, and he
sought refuge in flight. But the good
hounds stuck to him. l ran to where the
express was lying, picked it up, and
had no difficulty in giving the great
bull his quietus. Fifty Years In In
dia," by Colonel Pollock.
, 1897-04-14

The subject Of tuberculous meat Is
one Of the greatest Importance to the
community at large i'll view of tho fact,
which has been scientifically demon
strated, that ig is possible for that dis
ease to be propagatcd by the consump-
ton of meat so tainted.
Various projects have from time to
time been suggested for the treatment
Of meat to make it harmless to the COM
munity ut large. The safest plan is, of
course, the destruction of such diseased
meat.
A famous German scientist has, how
ever, proposed that t~uberculous meat
should be divided into at least two
classes, and only that deeply impreg-
mated with the germs of disease should
be condemned absolutely and %irrevoca-
bly, to cremation by the sanitary author
titles. Now. however, a proposal has
been made, based on more accurate OBJ
s%ervation, that the diseased meat should
not be thrown away at all, but should
be potted.
This operation is to be performed ut a
very high temperature and under steam
pressure, which would have the effect
of completely killing these hardy germs.
In this way much meat which would be
wasted Fan be rendered fit for human
food, and it may be taken with impu-
nifty. Sentiment will no doubt declare
against the use of diseased meat in spite
of the Insurance of science.-Pearson's
Weekly.
, 1897-04-14
And She Wasn't Extravaxnnt.

One Of the exhibits in a suit for di-
vorce tried in Baltimore, i'll which,
among other things, the wife was charg-
ed with reckless extravaganza, had these
items as a sample of one weeks expen-
ditures by the woman in the case: Hat.
5000; notions, $50; chewing gum and
tobacco, S24; brushes and paints, $40
cologne, 50. 10; ice cream, STD; oys.
tiers, $40, and cigarettes, $l.75. The
jury decided that this sort of thing was
a trife too much to ask any man to sub
init to, and helped, rather more than
anything else, to influence the jury to
give to the man the separation he asked
for. Yet the defendant calmly asserted
that there was not II purchase made i'll
that list but was absolutely essential to
her comfort. This guilelcss young wom-
an positively prided herself on the fact
that extravaganza was'one sin of which
she was absolutely guiltless. Detroit
News.
, 1897-04-14
OUR NATIONAL
Who Appeal In = Certain Way to Certain
People.

Who Appeal I'm = Certain Way to Certain
People.
To him who in the love of the CAPT.
tol holds communion with its daily WIS.,
itors they speak u various language.
Which, being interpreted, mean that
II one frequent the capitol and listen to
what n may hear there he will hear
some right funny things.
Not a great while ago there was a
small party of persons from some one of
the outlying Maryland Or Virginia dis
tricts, presumably the latter, as the mud
IN their shoes was redder than Mary
land mud, who were seeing the sights
Of the magnificent building under the
direction of one of those useful adjuncts
to the cause of education, u capitol
guide.
The party had got as far as the ro-
tunda and were gazing on the paintings,
works of art, and so forth, in that cir
cular collection of movable and immov-
able creations. when n handsome mar
came out of the entrance leading from
| the house and passed i'll review.
"That." said the guide, designating
the gentleman passing, lis the hand
soonest member of congress-"
us that so?" responded the Oldest
woman in the party, one of that sharp
faced, sharp tonSued kind Of elderly
women one always wants to hear talk
and still is always in fear lest he hear
something that would cut n hole in him.
Then, without waiting to hear what
further the guide might have to say on
the subject, she moved around where
she could get n view Of the beautiful
legislator as long as he was in sight,
and fairly Toasted her eyes on him in
fascinated silence.
Some minutes later another "object
of interest passed the party.
"There goes the smartest man in con-
g~ress," said the guide.
SIS that SOP" responded the elderly
woman in exactly the same tone as be-
fore, and she Mt once manifested an *
\ actly similar interest in this L and
watched him until he had passed out of
sight.
For rs long as five minutes thC1oaft-
or she was silent and walked aimlcssly
behind the others, locking at tLosu won-
derful pictures III the walls, but not
seeing them.
whats the matter with mother"
exclaimed a tall, gangliug girl, turning
to see what bad become of the good
lady.
9TH amt nothin the matter with
me" she answered as spry rs anything.
II was jest a-thinkin Id like to be
purity, and I'd like to be smart, but I'd
ruther be like what l anu than be Il con-
gresham, deed l would, and l don't
kcer who knows it!'
And she evidently didn't, for every
body within 90 feet of her could hear
what she said.-Washington Star.
, 1897-04-14

The silver men in the United States
senate were dumb as oysters when the
tariff bill was on its final passage. They
have given proof that they are just what
they were charged with being in the
last campaign, that is, free traders as
we'll as free silverites. They not only
want to MeXicaniZe the currency, but
keep the price Of cattle and sheep down
to a point where there is no money in
business. Their plan is to make the
silver syndicate rich and the country
prosperous by reducing the price of Ia
Dor one-half. There will be less silver
men in the next congress than there is
now. The silver men in Fremont coun-
ty were reasonable last fall and they
were as strongly in favor of a protec-
tive tariff as they were for free silver
Their idols in the senate must have fall.
en-. in their eyes. when they refuse tc
vote for or against the tariff. But they
can't fool the people with any such
tricks, for it is an old and well estab-
lished fact that he who it not for us is
against u.s." These fellows would &C
on four years longer starving the peo.
pie If they had 1t in their power to dc
so.-Lander Clipper, Editorial Core.
spOndence.
, 1897-04-14

Gutta percha, like india rubber, is OBJ
tanned from the juices of certain trees
and climbers. The best is produced by a
tree, the Isonandra gutta, of the order
SapotaceR, which formerly abounded
at Singapore and in all Malaysia, but
which now tends to disappear under
the ravages committed by 2atherers.
Gutta, III Malay, signifies gum Or lime;
percha signifies scrap. Incisions are
made in the bark, as on rubber trees,
and the liquor flows of perfect white
ness, darkening ut contact of air. Coag-
ulation takes place spontaneously III a
short time. Like rubber, the liquid
forms a film on top. This cream is re-
moved, kneaded into n large lump and
pumped into boiling water. Under the
action of u nigh temperature it softens
| and forms the cake usually found in
commerce. Other trees in Malaysia and
farther India, in Cambodia and Cochin
China, produce good gutta.
In HinGustau different grades arc
mixed by the natives. Chinese mer-
| chants, in their depo:s. mix and manip'
ulate to give u good superficial appear
ance to the product, as the price is con.
stantly advancing. AS the Sathercrs al
so do not scruple to add vegetable de-
bris, earth or sand, it has become diff
cult to secure Il pure article. An inferi'
or quality is obtained from trees and
climbers III Africa and Madagascar,
and, with the development Of those
countries, more may be expected
Clarke Dooley i'll Popular Science
Monthly.