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About The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898 | View Entire Issue (July 13, 1894)
Lebanon Express. H. Y. KIRKPATRICK. Editor - and Proprietor. IF IT'S WAR, LET IT COME! But the Union Must and Be Preserved. Shall McMmavllle TeIepaoneRegister, Will the coming month develop a revolution or not? Thousands of American citizens are turning this question over in their minds. Organised labor and organized cap ital have thrown down the gaunt let and it looks very much like a fight to a finish. One cannot exist without the other, and if the pres ent situation will result in deter mining the middle ground upon which both can stand, no one will regret the inconvenience caused. The paralysis of business result ing from the strike has spread like t a plague into the small towns of the country and the people of the country have been brought face to face with the' problem. It is bringing them to think that government ownership is the onlv thing which will prevent future complications. If this strike it repeated government control will be demanded by the people. The strike is the effort of organ ized labor to dictate the price ol human work. Capital, like an absolute monarch, has had the saj in the past. Labor unions art but the result of the organizattoi of capital and the sympathies ol the people should not be given tu either side until time has passed and the facts in the case have been fully considered. The disobedienw of the law by either side should bt punished, if it takes the standing army of the United States to do it This country must be preserved and banded down to the coming generations intact." HOW FAB BICYCLISTS GO. Few people, who are not active bicyclists, have any notion of the great distance traveled by men and boys on their wheels on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Bicycle riders are accustomed to relate stories of the distance covered, but their tales are not always received with evidence of belief. There is a ' sort of good natured theory afloat that such stories should be accepted just as the fishing tales of favored members of the family are received by indulgent audiences. As a matter of fact, however, the runs of bicycle enthusiasts verge upon the marvelous. New Yorkers think nothing of going to Coney Island and back on Sunday, and this not only means a journey of 30 to 40 miles, but is made ever all sorts and conditions of roads and pave ments, and is usually, says the New York Sun, made by men who are not in prime condition- Three schoolboys started out toward Newark on Sunday on their wheels from Seventy-sixth street, aud when they returned at night they had penetrated far into New Jersey and had rolled up 60 miles in the course of the day. They were slim, well-built lade ranging between 14 and 16 years of age, and they came home atter the journey perfectly fresh and strong. The run from New York to Philadelphia a few days since, in which over 100 bicy diets competed, including a num ber of women, went through suc cessfully and without a hitch. The distance traveled was upward of 100 miles in the course of the day, and all the starters, including the women, finished in good form. Fovebty, honesty and truth are said to fall to the lot of the average newspaper man. To this can be added political honor at least with some of the press writers of Oregon. The newspaper men seem to have been in it in the recent election. H. R. Kincaid, of the Eugene Journal; will be secretary of state; W. H. Leeds, of the Ash land Tidings, will be state printer; B. F. Alley, of the Florence West, M State senator; in the house will! fel Editor Tattersou, of Hbppner; J Stewart of Coos and Curry; Guild, of Tillamook and Yamhill; More head, of Lane; Curtis of Clatsop; and Ilofer, of Marion. The great railroad strike now going on has dealt a heavy blow to the fruitgrowers of Middle and Northern California. Deciduous fruits ripen rapidly at this season if the year and during the last few Jays fruit to the value of hundred of thousands of dollars has perislied for want of transportation to mar ket. It is hard to understand what railroad employes gain by these frequent and indiscriminate strikes. However, it is easy to see that "bad blood," mutual suspicion and distrust is engendered; a disposi tion to tyrannize on the purt of the employer and a defiant feeling to, rebel on the part of the employe, is the natural consequence of such action. Differences between em ploper and employe Bhould adjudi cated in the open court of reason, justice and common sense. It is reasonable to suppose that both parties have mutual grounds of complaint, and a Iresort to force will never settle these antagon isms. The kind of strike that 1b most needed in this country is a strike against anarchy. Strike it down and crush it while it is down. Crop and Weather. The weather has been exceedingly favorable to the growth of all vegeta tiou. The hay crop is reported U be unusually heavy. Fall sown wheat Ik in the dough. Spring wheat is head Jig. Oats, barley aud rye are coloring nd hops have a most prolific growth. Hop lice have made their appearance; but due to the extensive system of spraying there wjll be but little dam ige from them. A .larger acreage of potatoes tuau usual were planted and rhey have excellent growth. The iierry crop is ripening rapidly. Home few localities report fruitatill dropping off. The general ftuit outlook is not discouraging. The latter few days of warmth have been of material benefit to gardens. A Live Small Man. The Balem Independent tells the following: The death of a small man was narrowly averted by the large tellow taking to his heels in flight. The eontroveray commenced in front of the Bazaar Auction store on state street, over an argument on the pen don question. The small man and the big man couldn't agree, the former being of the opinion that pension money was too freely given, and men tioned, by the way, that a strapping fellow bad no right to such monies. Now it happened that the large man was a pensioner and a big strapping fellow, and it hit him so close 46 where he lived that he became angry. He there upon called the little giant a vile name and "David" at once start ed at "Goliah" intending to smite him In the foiebead. Now It came to pass that "Goliah" marked "David's'1 intent and turned to flee to bis habita tion. In so doing he passed quickly througn the auction "temple" anil struck the stove, laying It low. He however, made bis -exit through the backdoor and dissappeared amongst the multitude. The little man held the fort aud officers appeared, but no arrests were made, as -no disturbance was evident. A Mine Sold for $20,000. The mining people will be interested in learning that the valuable quartz mine belonging to flirdsey, Knott k Swioden situated in the BUckwell district, near Gold Hill, Jackson comity, was recently sold to Chapman Bros., of California for (20,000. The ledge is 8 feet wide, and shows much freeguld, some of the rock rivaling in richness the famous Gold Hill rock. There are 40 tons of picked ore, on the dump.which it is claimed, will assay $50 to the ton. Several hundred dollars have been taken from tbls ledge, and the original company has a lot of sacks of rich ore which were not Included in the tale, and which are expected to reach into the thousands when crushed. The purchasers intend to sink 100 feet into the ground at once, and it preserves its width and richness at that depth, they will put up a 10-itamp mill and operation will be commenced on a large scale. Shot His Brother's Head Off. Two small boys and a shot gun that wasn't loaded" are the principals in a terrible, awful accident at Mc Minnville. Or., last Tuesday evening. The boys were eons of P.K. Smith and were aged five and twelve respectively. They were playing that one was the sheriff the othera horse thief. The older boy had an old shot gun and in bis play he innocently raised it Uose to'.tbe little boy's bead and pulled the . I trifropr. Thp Dim U'ua lnflt ua n.nal nd went ofj with a terriblo report. The little Uty ,s head was blovu all to j pieces there being but fragments of skin aud bones left. The accident happend In the kitchen of a dwelling and bits flesh, bones and brains of the child were bespattered over half the room. Terrible as this seems.it is only one of the ten thousands accident? which have occurred while children were playing wltn "guns which were not loaded." Eugene Journal. Another Farmer Bunooed. A Folk county farmer was In Port- Ind the other day consulting with an old friend of the legal persuasion, In regard to extricating himself from bad scrape. Recently lie wished to borrow (3,000 and reoived a note from a party in Balem, ottering to loan him the money. He went to the capital and made arrangements for the louu. He even went so far as to put his name to a note tor $8,000, and left It with the "capitalist," till he bhould take his wile to sign It and the other papers the next day, when he was to receive the coin. When he went to consummate the transaction, the "capitalist" had no further use for him, and declined to discuss a loau or, any other subject with him, and most particularly to give up any uole. One Prosperous Business. One of the busiest places in Oregon is the Pioueer stone quarry at Yaquiua Bay. Work is progressing day and night. Twenty-eight men are now employed. The querry is located about 1000 feetnurth of Barney Morrison's place on the Yaqulna river. The Oregon Pacific has constructedasiding and the blocks of stone are conveyed directly from the quarry to the cars hy means of a large steam derrick. The land is owned by J- M. Hopell and the company operating the business has.secured a nine year lease on the ground. This company Is composed of H. G. Luker, G. W. Davis and W. H. Alexander, all residents of Balem Mr. Davis went to the Bay yesterday in the enterest of the business. . ' Oregon Pacific Claim. A number of the creditor of the Oregon Pacific, principally holders of labor and material claims, met at Detroit this week to consider means if possible ct securing their claims. A committee of the men went to Corvallis yesterday. Beceiver Clark is managing the road well and Is makingitpay runningexpenses during the dullest times ever known in Oregon It is said in Corvallis Unit the road will be ordered sold next time without reserve, and the creditors may become bidden at the next sale. Declared a Dividend, During these tight times when It is customary to hear of business losses and failures, it is refreshing to hear of a business declaring a dividend. On Tuesday says the Scio Press, the bank of bcio declared a Dividend of 10 per cent on Its capital stock. This will place about $2000 in circulation that otherwise would have remained in the bank vaults. COUNTY COURT. In the matter of obstructions placed in the county road by E. Jackson and A. E. Hud, .ordered that supervisor cause said obstructions to be removed, s Ordered that J. 11. llassler be appointed a commissioner to remove Canada thistles in road district No. 0. "Allowance of J. K. fJorris, discontinued. Warrants were ordered drawn lor the lol lowing claims: O P Cnsliow, aid Hall jf 6 00 J C Cooley, aid Mrs Clark..; 6 00 w , (Savage, aid Cox s 00 G F Crawford, aid Mrs Roberts 8 00 B W White, aid Sire Pereifull in 00 K C Kemp, aid self. 5 00 lira Elizabeth Osborne, aid sell...., 8 00 J M Ware, aid Henderson..., 30 00 Aid Mrs Junkey 10 on John Usher, janitor fees , 20 00 I John Cox, aid IlobtUillock li 00 Jiaitie i laylor, aid ; v on Br t A Artmus, acct mn, bill $31.50 10. 00 Jleston, DyKert 4 Co, stationery 46 60 G W Bimpson, aid poor, bill$7.S0 1 60 Foshay ft Mason, stationery u so Harrisbnrg Lumber Co 41)75 Ernest Martin, bounty 10 00 Mrs J A Davis, acct poor , to 00 n C llarkness, acct court house 4 so ,r J Nmiley, acct court house 41 75 Matthews & Washburn, roads 4 so bantiam Lumber Co, roads...... 7 77 J K Sprenger, bounty ., pj 00 Nloper & Iofton Bros, lumber 24 W V w hpink, lumber. 105 68 Kd Meeker, roads , g J D Burkliart, sect poor 0 00 E T T Fisher, acct poor 3 00 J C Morgan, bridges., 05 ao Albany Electric Light Company 22 SO W F Deakins, assessor..., " 300 00 8 A Nickerson, elections to no J H Y Hope, elections a 50 Windom ft Htillwell, elections a on W C Jackson, elections 2 50 Brice Wallace, treasurer, ., 83 19 Ladies Aid Society, poor .. 35 00 Bawyer Bros, lumber 1730 Wm Cochell, acct roads 16 00 Oliver Chesner, acct poor. 7 01) J Shea, roads , gg 00 A F Gooch, roads , 10 02 Trues & Miller, acct court bouse 2 60 U O Hayne, scraper..... 124 00 Court adjourned to meet on Wednesday to fii the salaries of deputies in county omces aim 10 transact other business. ! WANTED Anenergtli.: P e r s o u to uct as our General Agent. Salary WO no ttlnnth unit f'limmlkal,.. AAA with stuuip. ciias. A, Robinson Co., Balina, Kan Diabetes Cured! Wonderful Work. A New Being Created! Diar Sirs: If yon could see the writer of this letter and note the wonderful change that has been effected in hie case by taking Dr. Grant's Kidney and Liver Cure, yon would certainly be astonished. I was s most wretched sufferer for three years, try a!! kinds of smdicine and getting no relief. The flow of urine was very excessive. I was very eonstipated and also covered with carbuncles, and felt at war with myself and the world at large; but, thanks to your wonderful medicine, I felt as though I was a new being, aud I consider a wonderful cure has been effected in my case. With my beat wishes for your further success, I remain Yours respectfully, a Mcdonald, Ashland. Wis. For sale by M. A. Miller. Racket Store. Having oponeil a racket store in Kirkpo trick's building, we respectfully Invite al to.call and inspect our stock. We buy our goods in New York and proiose to sell at eastern prices. Bead the following Prloeau Umbrellas, good cotton, 50c; best, 72c; silk, tl.to Parssols, silk. CV.S1.07, S1.K. ladies hose, 8, , 10 toM. Men'siocks, 7, 1. 10 and a. Crasb, cotton, etc., all linen, 10c. Corsets. 2Sc, 5c, 70c. Thread, !c: pirn, to; needles. Jc. Rawhide whips, Siic; Java, a), whalebone, 85c. White drKoodi, 7, 10 11. Turkish towels, lie per pair, 25c per pair. Men s shirts, 20, 11, 46: while, 41, 46. Men's under shirts and drawers, 37, 94, SB.' Ladies' vests. 8, U UanflW. Clothes brushes, tttc; hair brushes, Sc, 15c, Pocket books, 3, 5. and 7. Pencils with robbers, lc. Other things In proportion. Give us a call. G. F. Kkowlis. "Is Your Name Written There?' Written whore? Why, on the subscription list of . the Lebanon Express. If you are not a sub scriber to this paper, and wish to obtain reading matter for the win ter evenings, now is the time to subscribe. Subscription rates, (pay able in advance) $1,50 per year. The Yaquina Route. OREGON PACIFIC. RAILROAD, E. W. Hadley, Reoolver, Direct Line-rQuick Dispatch Low Freight Rates. Between Willamette Valley Points and San Francisco. RIVER 8TKAMERS. Steamer "Hoag" leaves Portland, Wednii day and Saturday ate A. M. H. C. Day, Oon. Ae't, Baimon Si, Wharf, Portland. 1). K. Vaiiobb, Ucrt. Ag't, ' Han Francisco, Cal. C. U. IIooos, ti. F. A P. A.. Corvallis, Oregon. Administrator's! Notice. Notice is hereby given that lhaveslul tiled my final account in the matter of the estate of Peter Welt, deceased, in the county court of Linu county, Oregon, and that said court has set Monday the 7th day of May 1884, at the hour of 1 o'clock r. u. of said day as the time for hearing all objections to said linal account anil the settlement ol the same; therefore all persons having any interest in said estate or having; any oblec- i lions to said linal account are hereby tioti- lieil and required to appear at said time and have such objections heard and settled by the court. Patcd this 6th day of April, ISM. A.J, Wilt. W. R. Bavin, Administrator. Attorney fbr Admluislratar, ufW tr'A'w'-'''. Has Saved His Life: Marvelous Cure! HutNliY, OrShU'lN, Afitl! 0. W. K. Mi'ii. Co.. IViliin.l, , Dear S.rs: h yt wr usu I Irtid up with vltt'iimariHin. I wvn i.i terri'lile Utt 1 could uul turn "vi hud without iiWrTHiiCH Ah vn no piiysiiruut tu Hmoy I trki.l vnriom limine, it, but they ft.iii-d 'h. my tf'.Hulitioi. was levy H'l'i nm, U 'pHm teemed to bo utrtlii.iif 11111. U ueurt. your nptmt canm nlnn ttiul hu v itottle of Congo Oil. U'ttiimc I wuh i:; tvirli rhvmnuiVitim, he vulhul ujkhi tut" u ml brought a hottte of CuiwOil. I. (ommHiCtfil rulibiiiir me witn it, mm it lew tluiu Hv miii ti ten 1 wtuj reliuvt'd; it half uu hour I wusj ;iiik' tu pwinmy u , 'Hit of bd. and nno hour I wan tiowi tttaim. He loft tlic bot tle with uu tuid 1 applied it pevmi ti inert. From I hut to this I have nut byen troublei wit -rhoumutitun J feel that 1 owm my hi to the wonderful oil. All thin t'nn ' verified by I'ml HuiiieB.of Ilnrn'v, im. thn landlord u! the liotol and mi v.'iei Hlitirjf, I ulwuyn carry a bottle m Cony Jii in ntv vr.p now. Y(,uih wry truly, C. II. MOULIN, Amhvot Uurim, Uurncy Co., Pries 53 cents d $1 per Uft For Bale by M. A. Miller. BARBER SHOP Best Bliavcs, Huir Gut or Shampoo at BORUM & KIRKS' Shaving Parlor. NEXT DOOB TO fc?T. CHA KLF.S hotel: Elegant Baths. Children Kindly Treated. Ladies Hair Dressing a Specialty. DR. S. H. FRAZ1ER Is Now Ready to do all Kinds of Dental Work. Gold and Bridge Work , A Specialty. (karaiiteed In the Making and Fitting of Plates. All Care is Taken to Save Teeth, Will clean children's teeth free of charge. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair HI jhost M.dal and Diploma. ELECTRIC TELEPHONE f ftotrt outright, orj rent, nororaltr. Artfiplor! (i btOitr. VilliwA or Country. Nueded intjvnrj T naitfhbora. F ine itutntiaenU. do ton, worku f unrdhsre, anr dUUnee. Complete, retdr for t um wlitn fMcpsxt Can b pat up to Mr one, mw uut of ordr, no wiriiw, lit lift aaampsssaasntemrisiaaamaaaBaaasanaw Scrofula Cured. Twenty seven Years. SnOVrcd all the time and Bores Constnutly Breaking uiit-TJwd Eleven llottles ot Dr. Grunt's Saranpaiilla and Grape Boot and Fllee ted a Cure. Dtar Sir: Ever aince tny eleventh year I bave been sorely afflicted with Bcroluloua sores breaking out on various parts of my body. The gland of my ueck were the moat affected, I have rim'. Inred with many physicians, but their medicine did not seem to do me any good. About a year ago I commenced taking Dr. Grant's Sarsaparilla and Grape knot I t .1.... . I .1-: .. HUU A icil uim LUC urni inmie 1nr U'lmiC me good, so I kept on until 1 hao tHV'-u eleven bottles, aud am now complt tt)y cured, and have never felt so well 'ii.li v Wist twenty-seven vears. It certainly Svue ' a cheap doctor bill, sa the total cost o the medicine was only $5.50, 1 now cor flially recommend Dr. Grant's Savsuut. villa as the King of Bl od futiliam, A. O. STEVENS, ' Rib Lake, Wis. 6 Mtles $2 53., For Bitle hy M. A. Miller. Albany team Laundry RICHARDS & PHILLIPS, Proprs, .Allmiiy, Oregon All Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Special Rates for Family Washings. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. J. E. ADCOX. Agent, In Smith's DrugHtore. la;banou, Oregon. Lebanon Meat Market, j Ed Kellenbcrger, Propr. Fresh & Salted Beef Pork, Mutton, Sausage Bo. logna, and Ham, l--Bacon and Lard Always on Hand Main Street, Lebanon, Or. "S a. ' to tn ST Pjf I H r.ar MlTl ZW8 f . to R . .. (S so a. y