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Lebanon Bpress.
CITY OFFICIALS.
M VOR
BrXOKPER,
TI.KAUVRKR.. .
MAKMUL.
C. H. R ALSTON
. F. M. MILLED.
.....J. A. ROHKIi'iS.
....8.C. MAfKKY.
fJ.C. Wl.YrX,
(i. M. WRSiEALL.
Uity Council dimj on the Ural nl third
Tuesday evcuiupi of eauli month.
(Continued Ironj first pape.)
lared several games of tarda rfh v
Then went to tuf .'.'Si pi tlwua: j "Jj
for 'Iwia. WTm ami Davis went .ji.
jJ-J, ftmny and myself left joi.
?Ir. Mayer sad I shook dice and rauc
several limes. Gentry stexl awr.y ftuia
l,ie bur. Do not know where he went to.
Hr came back after awhile. Watnea ha!;;
more drinks. We left there Wtween Two'
and three. Gentry am! Marw iret out
with me. Gentry turn! we would slop at
tirubb's to (ret another drink. We all wen :
over together, iieii.ry iivea on east side of
tl.e street. Mayer hvea ,4m east aide of
street. 1 went iisto Onion's saloun. Found
Union, rarroll a'.id Miwsbohter (here.
Asked (iruhh u drink with me. at first he
refused and then said he would drink,
ilrubb introduced me tot'arroll and I asked
him to drink. We filled our glasses and
then 1 stepped out to urinate, Came hack
and took my drink. (Here prisoner was
ahotra limp of premise 1' the .ruhb sa
loor.i ltar is m east end of saloon, linihu
was behind tiie bar when I went in. Ask
ed dossholder to drink. I asked Urtihh if
he had been making; a talk with Hiking,
tiaid he had not said to Klkins that he
had nut me out. Said he bad ordered me
out of the bou. Be put bis hand under
the bar like he tva eoing ut ieet mi nothing,
tirubb advanced towards me rapidly and 1
hacked out towaidsthe door. When 1 got
out the door I told hint to let me alone as
1 warned to go home. He said 1 had told
Gentry that i would whip liim. told him
1 did not say so. He grabbed me by the
vest and took bold of tne lastol with his
other hand. As I fell tiss pistol went off.
t had no intention of eitooting. Mr. May-
. ers went home with me alter the killing.
Had been drinking sooie that evening.
Crxws examined.
Went to Mayers about o'clock. Did not
leave there until 1 went to Grubb'S, Mayer
an 1 Gentry went on hstne after we left
Mayer's saloon and 1 went to Grubh's.
. Grubb was talking to Carroll when J went
in. I stopied on outsbte of the bar. Stood
Sliere about ten niiniuea. Wheu Grubb
came out front behind tlie bar he walked
around the partition and while he was do
ing that I was backing out towards the
door. 1 think it was ten feet to the door.
Ilid not walk very slowly as 3 went out.
Irew my pistol out of my pocket when
Grubb started to come out around the bar.
He first took hold ot me outside the dour.
Took hold of the pistul firm. Pistol went
off as I was falling. 1 was leaning over
backwards and think deceased was leaning
forward.
The crow examination of the defendant was:
BotHxaafMsexaettiineltefttiriibbe. Toot our
drink before 1 went oat Went oat front door
juM before I took my drink. 1 drank brandy.
Toat Grabb I would like tospeak to him about
- the talk. HasshokterUKawentbacktothestove.
Hunk Grubb told lloabotdertoao. tirubb did
jaw say that he would not go out to talk. Hetd
Jf El kins would come them and aty that he
, (Orubblbad safe thai he had throws me out or
the Satan then be woo Id not deny a I tout
: boa I would not have any trouble with hue.
tirabb bad hold of the pistol with bis left band as
I went out tne door and poshed me with ho
right band.
J.C. Bursa leallled: Was a member of the
eorauer't jury that mvestigaied the killing of
Grabb. Examined etotbes of deceased at' that
time. HehadoniwoRbirlB. a white shin. Had
an a east, flaw no powder bunt on the shin,
noticed bullet hole in &hin saw no powder
barn. Bad on dark coat. Do not know that be
bod on any vest. Sawthe clothing early in the
Burning before they took the body Iramtbeaa-
lsw.
Joseph gone testified: Examined the eoat and
vest of deeeased after hie death, tew dothingaa
ssoa as I got there, haw no powder bum on
shirt. Burned the two shirts, vest and drawers
when I dressed deseasad. Vest was a brownkh
cmor. Did mxaw bole to Hints It had beep
ttdwtihseissMI,
Henry Frey testified: Was present when body
was dressed. Bar oo marks of powder burn on
shin. Shut had been cut open. It was an (mil.
wary while shin.
Jos. Mayer testified: Was member of eoron
ersjury. tew no powder markson shirtorvest.
lir. lamberaon testified: Examined shirt and
vest after killuig. tew no powderburn on either,
ade expermienK by shooting at a white shirt,
abut at difTereat distances. Experiments wen
made at 4 and 7 feet. (Evidence ruled out.)
B. B. Cummings testined: Lire 6 miles east of
ubanos. Have known D. Bhepherd. Hisrepn
tstknfortrathatHlverachylsbsd. GleasontoM
sac he had same dealings with D. Hhepherd and
Jdool encoder Mm truthful. . .
W.a-Gleaaon testified: Live ten miles sooth
eastol kebaaon. Have known D. Hhepiierd fur
two or three years. His general reputation for
truth and veracity ft bad. Heard Mrs. Conner
say so.
Andrew tenfold testified: Live at Waterloo.
Have known D. ghepberd stnea but June. His
general reputation for truth and madly fat not
good.
TH VgEDItT.
After go able charge to the jury by
Judge Burnett, the case was given to
the twelve jurymen to decide at 11 -M
A. M. Saturday.
After deliberattntr jiift nil bourn the
jury brought in their-verdict. The pria-
oner waa brought into court and tlie
verdict waa read. W hen the worda
"guilty of murder in the second degree"
were read the prisoner torned visibly
paler, but ghowed no other gigng of
emotion.
Wednesday at 9 a. t. waa fixed aa the
time for pawing sentence. The penalty
for marder in the second degree is im
prisonment for life.
On the first ballot on tbe question of
murder in the Bret degree, 2 voted vea
and 10 voted no. On the next ballot, 7
voted for murder in the second degree,
z tor itrsi oegree nuu 3 lor manslaugrtter.
Tin- jury united on a verdict on tiie
tenth ballot.
Tug uatTiOicg,
When the jury In the case of the
stale vb. Munmu VYaswim, for the
murder of A. VV. Grubb af llianou,
rt tiirned their verdict nf murder in the i
second degree, Judge Burnett fixed
H'edueaday, May 8, a tbe time for
sonteiice.
Wednesday innriilng at 9 o'clock
Judge Burnett sentenced the prlsonet
to impt isonnient in the penitcntiHrv
for Uie reniHinder of his nutunil life.
Couuael for tlie defense have filed a
mot inn for a new trial, which was
overruled by the court nud will proh.
ably be taken to the supreme court.
The court fixed June 1 at chambers
ill Mem to new the bill -or exceptions
The prisoner, wben she sentence
was pronounced, stood with bowed
hcaa. w!"1 ot exhibit any agita
tion. His father waa present, ami the
deep grief whit this auiictioti has
brought upon him wis plttiu!" uiar;.
ed upon bis tdliiiitfiiartce.
Before pronouncing aetitence Judgt
isurncit relcrrea H ttte unplcatHttit
task before hint, matte wore tai from
the fact of hi friendship ifor the pri
ouer'e father, whom he has known for
many years ard whte hair has be-
comMt whitcnid thMttgh a long lifeof
npricht worthy acton. He attributed
tbe iasue tiefore h;m to evil na-wia-
tiotis on the twrl of the prisoner, wben
his home surroundings hud called fur
something better. He conunendetl
the doomed malice ftitttre to tlie mer
cies of isA, and advist-d hitn seek u
better life in spirt and deed. The
performance of his duty ill the admin
istration of justice was so tempered
with kindly feeling and rare good
judgment (nut there were many moist
eyet in the court room, and the words
of tits honor were the remark nf tbe
attorneys present.
Tbe prisoner wits eonveyed t the
penitentiary by tlieslicntt on the noou
train.
John Marahall made a call, and le-
newed his gulHcription this week. ,
Administrator's Notice.
Notice is hereby given tliat the under
signed bas been duly aiiuinted by tiie
county court of Linn County, Ureeon. ad
ministrator of tiie estate ot A. W. Urubb,
deceased. At! pen111 having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to
present thetn to tlie nmlersigned at Leba
non, Oregon, duly verified, within six
months from this date.
Dated this !7tb day of March, IMS.
Jr. M. eSaiTH, Admr.
J. B. Wtatt, Atty. for Ad ur.
Persons who are subject to attacks of
bilious eelic can almost invariably tell,
by their fellings, wben to expect an
attack. If Chamberlain's Colic. Choi-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy is taken as
soon as these symptoms appear, they
ean ward off disease. Much iersons
should always keep the Bemedy at
hand, ready for Immediate use when
needed. Two or three doses of it at
the right time will save them much
trouble. For sale by M. A. Miller.
Learn Telegraphy.
A TRADE. IT PAYS.
SUCCESS (.THE.
Address,
J. C Heymour,
Uregontan building,
; PoKTLAtiD, IK1N.
J. A. LAMBERSON,
LEBANON, OREGON,
COMMISSION ;-; MERGHAST.
Dealer In-"
Casacara Bark, Ore
gon Grape Root,
QUASSIA WOOD,
HOPS AND WOOL.
Ajft. for Cit'o. PopeJtCo
Port land. Or.
I will be ready after May 1, to buy
any amount df chittem bark, that is
brought to me In prime, flntt-clum
condition. Call at my office fur in
fomiatiou in regard to prices, instruc
tions etc. Small amounts will be naid
for by cheok on Bank of Lebanon,
and large amounts by check on Bank
of British Columbia, Portland, Ore-
wriHSiSl a, wttu
Tor mf"rmIlfw ami fM. u-.., ... . . .
nifi Cur "Soanwar. Mw Toat
Oloest mresa for paienu m AmeiTi
Lsreast efnanatloa of snv scltBtiSn mr fn taa
mas should He wilbost liVWeeUT, jiff,
rear: tUbsHt smatss. Aoarsss itVtilTt Z(Z
rt-aauusM, it.1 Juoussf , ew fort tuiT
i Scientific Anericu
I HH W wj P?f MS-
1 W W WJ
Scud your name and address to
Read, Poaoock & Co., Albany, Oregon,
and mention the Exphkb, they will
mail you a fashion sheet free each
mouth.
There will be a social for the Christ
ina cliureu t the residence of Inane
fvtltmnrsh. Refreshments and hot
coffee, ten cents. Every body Invited.
Tuesday evening May 9th.
To encourage cash trade, W, C.
Iiavis, of Albany, has adopted t) hew
system nf cash discount coupons, and
is giving his customers, in oouiiectlou
therewith, some really elegant sets nf
triple-plated silver. It will be to vour
interest, to call TO Mr, Davis before
tmJtliig yours sirnig purchases.
Ladies shopping in Altiany should
not fail to visit the Ladies' Btiiuar.
They have a fine line of all the new
spring novelties, such as the latest lu
neckwear, Inccs, rihUMia, kid gloves,
children's hats of all discretions, fur
hoys and girls, also a large line of
spring wraps for ladles, misses and
children, at pries to suit all. They
carry tbe well known R. and G. corset
and are agents for the standard paper
patterns. Go there, you will receive
full value for your money. No trouble
toshow goods.
Joe F. Met lies, the popular young
manager of the Eaat Port bind Uener-
al Electric Light Company, res'.diiig
on the corner of Eust Kixth and Ash
streets, was married to Miss M. A.
Billings on the evening of last Thurs
day. It seems that on reaching his
home the electric lights went out, leav
ing everyone in darkness iu the city,
for half hour or more. The Odd
Fellows, who were giving an enter
taionient at the Ccntetinai y church on
that evening, made inquiry of Mr.
Meujsies as to why the lights went out.
and, upon being informed that he
had juat been married, excused him
and hoped it would not occur again.
Where was Menzits when the lights
went out? Portland Dispatch. Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Mengiea, of tills place
attended tbe wedding. Mr. Mentsies
is a brother of the grotm. ,
Notice to Taxpayers of Lebanon.
As I am finishing up my work In
tbectty, persotis whose property has
not been assessed will find It to their
advan:uge to call on me where ever
they see me. If they do not their as
sessmr fit may be made from tbe own
ership book and may be rated too
high. Very Respectfully,
J.C. Hardik,
Deputy Assessor.
BANKZLEBANON,
LEBANON, OREGON.
Transacts i General Banting Easiness.
ACCOUNTS KEPT SUBJECT TO
CHECK.
Exchange sold on Xew York. San Francis,
ao, and Portland and Allatny, Oregon.
Collections made on lavorable terms.
FOETIILLER I IRYIHG,
DEALERS IN
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE.
CARPETS, WALL PAPER
?. AND
r Id L IvE KA Mxo.
Undertakinj? a Specialty.
ALBANY. OBECON
DALGLEISH 4 EYERETT,
-DEALERS IS
Furniture & Hardware,
Carpets, Wall Paper,
Window Siuiles, Floor tattings, 4c,
ALBO
Windows, Doors,
Builders' Hardware, &c, 4c.
LEBANON, OKEjUN.
Albany Steam Laundry
EICHAEDS & PHILLIPS, Proprs,
Albany, Oregon.
All Orders Receive Promt
Attention.
Special Rates for
Family Washings.
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money
Refunded. '
R. S. ROBERTS, AgenU
JLsnlsuuosi Oretfwn.
W.C DAVIS,
(SUCCESSOR TO G. W. SIMI'SOX.)
ALBANY, OREGON.
Carries a Complete Assortment of
Dry Goods, Clotliiiig, Hats,
Boots and Sloes, Hwiii Goods and Grooeries,
Premium ticlceta jiiven with every dollar s worth .
"" of goods, cash purchase.
Special discwurits allowed on all cash purchases of Clothing,
Cloaks, Blankets, and all other winter goods, '
Highest market prices paid for all kinds of country produce
-.kii in' exchange for merchandise.
PUGH &
Complete
-AI.80
3IENS FURNISHING GOODS,
Glassware and Queensware.
Coi ntry Troduee Taken at Highest Market Price.
DONACA S BRICK CORNER.
READ, PEACOCK, & CO.
(r3f(X.-ESS0IlS TO W. F. RKAD.)
Albany, - - Oregon,
7IAPTIVATING
I'APES,
GLORIOUS
OWNINGS,
JUST THETHING FOR SPRING.
The Latest Novelties,
The Newest Shacjes,,
i:v "
SpringDressGoods.
A Large Assortment of Boots & Bhoeg, Furnishing Goods, HaU k
Caps, Trunks & Ynlism, Cnibrellas 4 Parasols. Etc. Agent for But
terick's Patterns. 5Mai! Orders Receive Prompt Attention.
Call and See f n. Read, Peacock & Co.,
JAlbany, Oregon.
.')attwa',: '
W. L DOUCUS
S3 shoe N0m.
nasi nM siiuw , tk. tji ,
W. L. Douglas alnaaanaaiasTCtnbai.
BsarrlKKir loonM sraas item R Uadirtr
Vm ews TouiMlt to at lbs bast nlo tor
yoorsaoiwT. lioouoail in yovir lootwsr by
pwobssuic w. L. Douglas Shoe,Uoa
rapiaaam taa baat valtu. at ma mom m.
Tarllswl aixjy a flmnaaiiaa cm lawns.
araka Ho Hubsutou. Jm
Bwmreafraa4. ISnnc ssnoltM wllbont W. L.
O it "m"MX " taWk 404
W. L. OMglas, Brocawa. Bass. taMkf
C. C Hackleman,
LEBANON, OK.
WALLACE
KEEP A
i!Grocery,
CARRY-
The Yaquina Route..
OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD,
E. W. Had ley, Receiver,
Direct Line Quick Dispatch
Low Freight Rates.
Between Willamette Valley Points
and San Francisco.
Ocean Steanwr Sailings.
8. S. WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
Loaves Han Erandaco, March 14 and 24.
" yaquine, " lSaiidSB. '
This Company reserves tlie rijeliL torhange
taihiiK dates without notice.
RIVER STEAMERS.
Steamer "Ho(t" leaves fontanel. Wtulneg
dy awl Saturday at 6 A. M.
H. C. Dsr, Oen. Ag't.
Salmon 61. Wharf. Portland.
D. R, Vanoin, Hen. Ag't,
San Francisco, Oai.
Hooi t.U. E. 4 P. A.,
. Corvallis, OtVKOii.