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About Albany daily democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1888-192? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1888)
Daily Democrat. OVR HINDOSTAS LETTER. Kandy, Ceylon, Oct. 16th, iSSS. Now our way i broidered by lovely Sa pan trees, the fine green foliage reminding A certain meant of ttopplng a dog fight' or loosening a vicious dog's hold upon any thing, is showering something over the animals that will produce sneezing. Be his will power ever so strong, the motion I of sneezing Involuntarily opens a dog's jaws. Pepper answers very well, but snuff is the best, at it can be used without limit. me of our locust trees ; the Sapan Is culti vatcd here for the dye It produces, similar to that of logwood. Here we saw the va nilla beans crowing and clambering in rank luxuriance over great trellises, from which hung in tangled confusion the long.slender, glossy, dark green pods, whose extract is so highly prized. The store houses next claim our attention, long, low, white buildings erected in a sheltered little glen.with huge sheds, under which are the large wagons and numerous carts used on the entate, and the neat and extensive dying grounds give evidence of thrift and wise control. Near are comfortable looking native huts for the coolies, 500 of whom are employed on this estate. Arriving at the pretty, cozy bun galow, built on a great green knoll, beauti fied by flowering shrubs and palms, and shaded by lovely tropical trees. We were thankful to rest on the wide.cool verandah, festooned in blossoming vines and rendered comfortable and attractive by cushioned bamboo easy chair, rare potted plants and books ; in a little nook under a pretty stain ed window stood a quaint rustic table, the sides and legs were formed of knotted coffee shrubs, the top of dark, rich veined Albizzian wood, and ornamented with an odd delicate China tea set, delicious hot buns, fresh sweet butter, golden honey and fragrant Ceylon tea ; gladly we all partook of the "cup that cheers but not enebriales," yet I have a faint remembrance of the gen tlemen of our party all disappearing with our smiling host behind a Japanese screen in the pretty wainscoted dining-room, (ostensibly for a drink of water,) but the smothered popping, fizzing, gurgling and clinking sound that soon issued therefrom reminded me of the inevitablflndian peg." Throughout this Eastern world the genial planters are noted for their f rant, graceful hospitality. The dainty drawing-room with its dark, rich, highly polished floor, covered here and there by beautiful orien tal rugs, relieved now and then by a tiger or leopard skin, pretty foreign little tables, pictures, books, flowers and the thousand and one rare and lovely curios, with which every house here is decorated, was very handsome and attractive. From the ver andah we had a most charming panorama of mountain, hill and valley clotheJ in all the rich and varied hues of green, russet and golden brown ; here and there flamed out a brilliant glow from the wild cotton trees. Just below us down a winding foot path bordered with lovely flowers was a fine tennis court, surrounded by beautiful tropical shrubt and flowers.a wilderness of rare beauty and perfume i there too was very pretty quaint little summer house, (where the tennis players had their after noon tea,) with its red tiled roef and tides screened by passion flowers and covoloulus ; two of its great stone pillars are solid old monoliths beautifully and curiously carved In the ancient Buddhist style they are over 400 years old and originally belonged to the bith house connected with the grand Palace of a Kandyan king, but long tince destroyed. Connected with this estate and under cultivation are one hundred acres of tobacco which has proved quHe a success, By the lengenthing shadows creeping across our path we are warned it is time to turn our faces Kandy-ward,and we bid our pleas ant host good bye as the falr,mellow after noon waned Into eve-tide and the crimson rays of the setting sun kissed the fleecy billows of cloudfield into a glowing salmon pink, and the vast expanse of earth and sky were bathed in a tender rosy mist that deepened until the somber mountains and the green slopes of the hillsides seemed turned to molten gold and the jagged sur face of the grey cliffs were softened Into a perfect harmony of lovely tints and shades. Our homeward drive was lighted by the pale, silent stars and the flash of the glow worms that everywhere brightened the for est depths which was noisily all re with in sect life. This lovely sea-girt Isle of Ceylon Is mountainous, with plains bordering on the sea and has a charming variety of temper ature. The beautiful city of Colombo is the capital, has a population of 131,000. Kandy is called the "mountain capital, "and has a population of 22,000, principally na tives. The highest elevation of Ceylon is 8,269 feet above tea level. The tempera ture of Kandy varies from 65 to So", and her citizens are the most delightfully hos pitable we have met on a fore'gn shore. The Government of Ceylon Is administered by a Governor, (who Is exofficio Commander-in-chief and Vice-Admiral,) appointed by Queen Victoria, Sir Arthur Gordon it at present the popular Governor, hit wife, Lady Gordon,is much beloved for her gen tle goodness, both she and her fair young daughter are charming, and have been most sincerely hospitable to us, strangers In a strange land. M. A. B. To perforate glass an exchange gives the (ollowirc directions: Stick a piece of stiff clay or putty on the part where you wish to make the hole. Make a hole in the putty the size you want the hole, reaching to the glass of course. Into this hole pour a little molten lead, when, unless it is very thick glass, the piece will immediately drop out. Wide Indigo Prints. A large invoice of the above goods has been received, and will be sold at rcttucea prices. 1 ney are de sirable patterns and are a bargain. SAMUEL C. IOUNO. M. PfjizH kjj?) riilr.tl time. a c CO CO m H O m H O Look Here. We ars closing out our stock of boots and shoes, and to show you that we mean wha we say quote you a few of our prices Ladies best French kid button shoes at $4.35, regular price, $5.50, none better in town ; ladies' extra quality French kid, but ton, at $3 75, regular price, $5.00; ladles good French kid, button, at $3, regular price, $4; ladies' bright Dongola, out ton, at 3 75 regular price. $3.50; ladies' bright Dongola, button, neat and good, $2, regu lar price $3; ladies' American kid, $2, reg ular price, $3; ladies' American kid, $1.25, regular price. $2; child's oil grain button school shoes, from $1 to $1.20; a few pairs of ladies' rubbers, 30 cents to 40 cents; men's rubbers, co cents; also a large as sortment ox men s boots, come and bee. Brow nell & Staxard, Removal. Misses E. St C. Howard have moved their millinery store into rooms in the Pearce block over J. J. Dubruillcs harness shop, where they invite old and new customers to call on them. 0) o 2 o c Q CO sS z H CO o co O CO -3 O CD 0. L. BLACKMAN, Successor to E. W. Lanqdoit. DKALERIN DRUGS, MEDICINES' CHEMICALS, BRUSHES, SOAPS COMBS, ETC. New raisens, currents, citroD, lemons and 1 oranges received at Wallace & Thompson's. 1 0, K. 1 aim Shop. House and Carriage Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers' Piano Varnishing. All work guaranteed. ( VASSALLO & THOMPSON. (Successor to Henry Suesens.) CLOTHING For Fall and Winter -AT- FALL ANNOUNCEMENT. In making my announcement for the Fall I beg to call attention to the Following Departments: nov PnnnQIn this department my stock is unusually large and complete. DrP" m all the leading etylss ; ood shades for Fall and , w mwr goods selected from the best Eastern and i'orein imiou.. ties in trimmings and buttons, shawls, blauKew, somo s whito blankets, table linens, towels, etc. CARPZTS-Mr- e.itr,Md hoi'.itiaj far showiu? carpet hv. enabled .ne to make iargo purchases in this department;, x ." "y . n t low prices, some choice paUonu in Body Brus,U and Tapestr.es. I am making carpets a leading branch oi my business. nnnrs inn ounce t H,a larest line of Boots and Shoes io the city JaZltPLio getting the good, best suited ' 'his trad and I can show a fine line of goods. I keep in BtocL the best makes in the country, and have endeavored to get a line of tow price goods that I can guar antee to give satisfaction. Anything in Boots, Shoes or Bbta for men wo men and children ca be found in inis aepanmo.iv. oi itself. CROCERIES-I - giving fecial attntion it, ke epio , a full lfoo. KmrnrifiH. unco ored teas.roasiea ami Kr.iuU. v-...., - fates! specialties in breakfast got etc.,, can .11 be found in this department. Pure, fresh goods na good vaiue lor money -j I would especially call the attention of pa -ties laying in theirJFall supplies to my large stock r.f FALL AND WINTER GOODS ! l'lain .betterjjprepared than ever to meet their wants. nartmentB I am prepared to meet, tb.3 In all de- Growing Demands of Linn County, AND THE- L, E. BLAIN'S. Rubber Coats and Boots, Shoes OVERCOATS,-Fino Assortment, Pea Jackets-Chinchilla, Astraclian Full Line of Duck Suitings, ALL GRADES WOOLEN OVER SHIRTS Big Stock Cardigan Jackets, HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR. Winter Gloves and J. P. Wallace, Physician and Surgeon, Al bany, Or ALL WEIGHTS LEATHER BOOTS AND SHOES. UMBRELLAS, HATS, ETC. Last but not least a large Block of CLOTNINC AND FURNISHINGS City of Albany, And ask a thorough inspection of ray stock. Samuel E. Young. BARGAINS ! First-class goods at bottom prioea ia wsat the pnblio wants. These I have at, my store in this city. Bought at Bankrupt sales I can sell my stock of General Merchanise consisting of dress goods, genta.furnishing goods, clothing, etc., AT COST. o nuia many artioles worth examining Cash or goods will be paidjforjall kinds of oouncry produce. G W. SIMPSON, Albany, Oregcs. A. J. ROSSITER.V. S. Graduate of Ontario Vatariniry College, Isprcparoi to trett dissausof all do mestlo animals ousotentlOo principles. Residence and offloe two doors east ol Opera House, Albany. DR. G. WATSON MASTON Physician and Surgeon. Office opposite the Democrat Office, STOCKMEN AND FARMERS BEAD I hereby oertlfy that Dr. I, N. Woodle has suooessfullr operated on my ridgling horse, I9AA0 HAYS.jJ For further reference In regard to rigg ings Inquire of Wm. Peterson, Dare Pe terson, Lebanon ; John Hardman, Alfred Wolverton, Albany Sam Oalnes, Ncio ; Wm. Foster, Frlneville. I practloe veter inary medicine In Albany and country surrounding. Office and residence corner 6th and Washington Ste. X. N. WOODLE, Veterinary Surgeon.
