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About The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 26, 1894)
-4 Lebanon Express. H. Y. KIRKPATR1CK, Editor - and - Proprietor. THE PENKNIFE ISSUE We observe that the country newspapers arc making a great ado over Secretary MoBridc'B purchase tit the state expense of a gross of penknives for the use of members of the legislature. In their obtuse ness these newspapers fail to see the logical connection between penknives and statesmanship, The custom of giving penknives to the lawmakers is a very old one in this country. It began during tiro colonial period and was first intro duced in the town meetings of New England. The benefit ot it was explained by the shrewd old Yankee when he Bid: Men can think better when they whittle." The custom has been improved upon until now the possession of a penknife, as. a free gift from the state, is regarded as the badge of statesmanship. It is true that whittling has gone out of practice, and so has thinking. Therefore, the penknife is no longer the . promoter of intellectual thought. for, if it was, the seurotiiry of the state would have to provide a c.irload of shingles for 'the use of legislators. It is a pity, too, that the custom of whitting has fallen into innocuous desuetude, because if it improves the thinking facult ies of lawmakers we stand greatly in need of it. In fact, any expendi ture that will encourage brain culture among the lawmakers will be justified. But the penknife without the shingle, or something to whittle, is useless extravagance, unless it be regarded as the in signia of legislative royalty. In that case each member of the legislature should be required to have the penknife engraved on his family coat of arms. But in the practice of this custom in buying penknives as part of the stationery supply of the legislature, the state authorities are only following the example set by congress. It is a part of a congressman's perquisites to have a pocket full of pearl handled knives, gold toothpicks by the dozen and silvei -handled hair brushes. If he is baldheaded his Bupply of hairbrushes is doubled. Of course the ma. ses of the people who pay the taxes do not under stand the necessity for these legis lative appendages. They arc not expected to understand it. But the member who is on good terms with himself can appreciate their usefulness, and he usually knows where to put them to do the most good. To what base uses has the stage fallen and to what a low ebb has the public taste sunk, when Herr Most, sham anarchist, and James Root, the horo of the Minnesota forest fires, appear before the footligots and hold attention by virtue of their notoriety! Most is the central figure of n German play "Die Weber," just opening at New York and JameB Root, the nt' er evenini? was seen in "The Ride for Life," at Chicago. Most, we all know, the mouthy owner of a Bowery saloon, who spauts his vaporings about goverment as an advertisement for his dive, a man whom genuine anarchists do not respect' who is viewed as a freak by visitors to his den and whom the reporters seeking sensational rot, interuiowasif he were n leader of great power. He delights in rabid tirades about anarchy, not because he is sincere, for he has not that virtue, but purely as a method by which to draw the curiius and the beer-drinking to his establishment. Root, whose notoriey has a touch of fame, earn it in a more creditable manner. His work during the forest fires exhibited bra ery and determina-( tinn fur which he has been houor ed. He did no more than have done many othor, than are doing many others now in more seclud.d ways, hut the ghrc of publicity bus brought him into prominence and made of him a hero, which he indubitably is when compared to the ordinary wult and fol'ssltsi man. But these qualities and those of M&t which have made pair characters of note, will not make actors of them. The actor is not he that is widely known, that prates hie lines parrot-like, for the dollar that he receives, that is ignorant of art and eegrsdes a high calling. But, the theater whore we Bhould view the pathoB, the humor, the depth or even the meanneBsof life as it is, where these phases shonld be portrayed sympathetically and accurately, is becoming a mere dime museum, where freaks and monstrosities, that have occupied some space in the new.tpaper, are exhibited for the amusement of the vnlgar. We have long since discarded Shakesdearejthelieht ofhis grand eur was extinguished completely when Booth died. Beaumont and Fletchsr have been forgotten for generations; Sheridan Knoles flickers dimly in the last days of Joseph Jefferson, und Moliere is unheard. Horse-play reigns; quips I of vulgarity, the jibbering of the olown, the suggestive, the unclean are the dollar-catchers, demand and applaud. The mighty masters of the past that grasped human nature In its fullness lie smouldering, unliced ed, and the intellectual giants of the drama, that age might produce, that would appear were they wonted have not come; while the burnt cork comed ian thrives they will not eome. The audiendo doubtlee demands Jim Root Herr Most, else they would nst appear but both who boast love of human kind would serve it better by reluming U their legitimate calling, the one to hii throttle the other to his bive. Wanted, to correspond with aiueri- ean lady, with out a home, that has som means and wishes to havea home or her own. Must have good refer ences and be a good cook. Between thirty and sixty yean of age. Uood disiKHitbn. Address Box 114. Judge Lord, governor-elect, is slightly mixed if he was interview ed correctly in San Francisco. Ho siys that the great majority of the oeople of Oregon favor the free coinage of silver and that it was the Republican platform's express ion on the silver question that brought the party its tremendous vote last June. What can he mean by such a statement? The Republican state convention did not advocjte free silver. It simply endorsed the coinage plank of the Minneapolis platform, which is a straddle. But the Democratic and Populist conventions did come out juarely for free silver. If the people of tiie state had voted on the question, there Burely would have no Republican victory. The judge ougnt to enow that the Portland leaders, who boss the whole party are bitter enemies of silver. They propose to return Senator Dolph to the senate as their anti-silver champion, not withstanding the opinions of the vast majority of the people. The voters of the Republic p:rty are ovcrwhemingly for free coinage. but the bosses that control it are opposed. They would have defeat ed Hermann and' Ellis for re- nomination naa tnoy the power and they are plotting to overthrow Senator Mitchell in 1897. The judge mistakes the voters for the party, whereas the bosses are the party. Tomahawk. Thouoh few persons are startl ed at the well authenticrted rumor that George M. Pullman has given $250,000 to the Republican legis lative camoaign fund in Illinois, there is no cause for suprise. What does the public think legis lators seek their positions for, any way? Are they expected to do an immense amount of work for a paltry per diem or for the honor? Members of the Illinois or any other legislature are not seeking honor. They are "out for the staff;" and if Mr. Pullman defires any favors he must pay for them. Rich corporations must not expect to boss legislatures without putting u"' If Mr. Pullman should save the charter of his company, to anndl which suit has been brougot, and should scquelch the proposed law which would cut his charges in two, his $250,000 will have been expended economically ahd profit ably. Tomahawk. Or. Price's Cream Baking- Powder AWirMa (MM SMI MMwtMW Mr, m 'reHtttt RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme uoiiimnnaor 01 tne Universe to move from our midst the wife of our esteemed comrade, Henry Khun, who departed this life on the 20tli day of Uctooer, loSM.Bltera lingering illness: and although our comrade is not a member of our Post, but a member of Albany Post, G. A. K.,we do, lis mem bers of John F. Millor Post, f)o. 42 U. A. R hereby tonder to our worthy comrade ami lanulyour heartfelt sym pathy in this their sad bereavement trusting that they may look to the Ureal Uoinmnnder for consolation. Resolved, That com of these res oliitiuns he spread upon the retards of our Irani, a copy be sent to the lie ronved comrade and family, and to tin Lebanon papers for publication. J. F. Hydk, ) Z. T. Bryant.V Com. I. Saltmaiish,) Santiam Mining Claims, Notice of locatiou of mining claims were lilted with the county clerk yesterday by Albert Woodlngton and L. M. Ormsby. The former has looat ed a lode bearing si Ivor In what is known as Mineral Cut Lode on the Big North Fork of the Santiam In Marion county, It being about one -half mile from the north side of the San- tiani, running 1,500 feat iu a north westerly direction and abuut 600 feet wide, being in 1 10 s r 5 e, and on the homestead application of It. A. Allen. Mr. Ormsby's is a lode bearing gold and silver in the same location, sxeept tiiat It is 30 feet from the north side of the Ban tiam. Salem Journal. Death of Mrs. Cox. AdeliaHoueywood Brooks was born iu Ohio, August 16, 1884. Hhe moved to Illinois iu early childhood where she married William Cox, of Brooklyn IU., June 28, I860. She, with her hus band and family, emigrated to Ne braska iu an early day, where she united with the M, E. church; and she bus ever since lived a consistent chris tian life. On New Years night, 1886 God called her husband home. April 17, 1894, she came to Oregon to visit her children. Oct. 10, 18lt4, she went across the river to join her loved ones on the other shore. This dear Mother in Israel leaves to mourn het loss, nine children, thirty-two grandchildren, three great grand children, and two brothers. Also many friends. Rev. Qiboncy Called to Spokane. Rev. G. W. Qiboney, a former pas tor of this city, and late of Oregon City, has received a unanimous cull from the First Presbyterian church, of Spokane, Wash,, to become its pastor. We are informed that lie has accepted the cull aud will soon take up his work with that people at a salary of $2,500 per year. We bespeak for him a pleat- ant and successful pastorate. His many friends of this place will be glad to hear that he Is still rising Iu hisL'roll,lt itl tjc ,llaltcr ot'thc estate of T. K. particular calling. Quite a large number of our citizens are in Albany this week attending circuit court, some having cases to lie tried, while others go as witnesses. Notloe of IlHolutlo. Notice is hereby given that the copartner ship heretofore existing between W. C. Peterson anil A. Umplircy, under tne lirm name of Peterson & Uniphrey, doing; reul estate and insurunce business at Lebanon, Oregon, Is hereby dissolved by mutual con sent, II r. Umphrejr having disposed of his interest to It. il. Itoss. All accounts due said lirm of Peterson & Umpiirey arc paya ble to W. C. Peterson who Incomes respon sible for all indebtedness of said firm. Oatsd, this 10th day of October, 18M. W. U. PXTERSOV, A. I'MPiytKY, GO AND SEE The largest stock of custom made bootB ever brought to Albany. Also the best selected stock of men's, women's, boy's, missus's and chil dren's shoes in all grades, at prices to meet the times. All goods bought at our store that rip will be repaired FREE of charge. If you want your horse shod you go to o BLACKSMITH, not a general mer chandise store. WHY? When YOU want to be shod come to the only exclusive bout and shoe store in Albany. Klein & Dunnmu.E. REMOYAL NOTICE. Will ft Stark, Of Albany, . Are now in their new store in the Cusick Block, where they art prepared to meet the wants of tin public with the finest line of jew elry, silverware, clocks watches, etc, in this part of the state. Fitting eyes with glasses and spectacles by Prof. A. Stark, grad uate of the Chicago Opthalmy College, ipciUy, SAVE MO You must have Cheap the times! -oS-fWlS SELL Ladies, we have a $3 shoe a line of Oxford Ties at 90 cts. comfort. Our Dry Goods Department Is full and complete. WE LEAD IN LOW PRICES. ' are selling 30-inch ress poods at 15c per yard; 38-inch all wool dress goods at 40c per yard; fine dress goods) )c, 75c, 1 por yard; fine dress cashmere, worth 35c, sell at 25c, d 50e f!alir:nAS. We alwavs have good, line of clothing cheap. We are expacting a lino of boots and shoos daily, the best and the cheapest. You should. buy where you can' get the best goods for tho least money. In order to do this, you must luv of . The Leading Young man, improve your time by going to school at fjuntiiuu Academy. Take the business course aud lit your-s- If for usefulness in the business world. A.dnillllMtru.trlx'N Notice. Notice is hereby given that tho under signed has been duly appointed by county court, of Linn county, Oregon, the admin istratrix of the eatutc of Alonzo Ames, de MMed; and hm duly qualified at such ad ministratrix. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby mjuired to present them, with projier vouchers, within six months from the date hereof, to the undersigned, at the orllce of Ham'l M. Gar land, in Lebanon, Linn county, Oregon. Dated, this 17th day of August, 180-1. Hkstkii Ann Amis, Sam'i. M. Oakland, Administratrix. Att'y for Administratrix. Kxoeittrlx's Notlmv Notice is hereby given tbut on the lKth day oi'September, 1UM4, 1 filed in the Coun- Htrcitboff, deceased, uud that said county court lias lixed Monday the oth day of November, 18IH. at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon of said day as the thno for hearing all objections to said account and the settlement of the same. All persons having any objections to said final account are hereby notified to file the same on or before said 5th day ot November, ISM. JlAtBi) this 28th day of September, ISM, 4 HaIIAII JANK AllUOTT, W. H. IIilvku, Executrix. Attorney for Kxecutrix. LEBANON PRODUCE MARKET. IChnnzcrt Krory Week. Wlieat 31c. Oats 20c Hay $4 to $11 per ton. Flour-t(.l 8"i.70 por suck. Chop 81 00 por cwt. Brim 90c per cwt. MidtlllngB $1 00 per cwt. Potatoes 20c. Apples Dried, 7c per 11' Plums Dried, 8c. Onions 2u. Beef Dressed, fie. Veal 45c. Pork Dressed, 5. Lard-14. Hams 12J per Hi. Shoulders 10c. Hides 11c per lb. Geese to per dew. Ducks $S 00 per (lira. Chickens $2 5H3 00. : Turkeys Sc per lb. Eggs '18c nor doz.' B.ittor 16 20c per lb, ' Hides Green, lc; dry, 2c. V. L Douglas $3 SHOE NoJifuMRINa. TO. lOKUUVAH, FRtNCH&ENAMELifDCAiT 3.P FINE CALF&KMWABOa 3.WP0I.ICE,3Soua. 2.I. BoniScHooLSHOES. LADIES' SEND FOR CATALOGUE . WV""1' BROCKTON, AVASS. ' Y eu me manor br purckaalw W. L. lluiiHlM Hlioea, n.- . ... lav.ri.at n.flnllftimi Af advertised aaoea in the world, and guarantee Hie value by tampion the name and price on the bottom, which protects you against high prices and the mlddfeman'a profits. Ourahoea equal cuilom work In style, eaiy fin ng aud wearing qualities. We have them lold every where at lower pricea for the value given than any other make. Take no aubatltute. If your dealer cannot supply you, we can, Sold by Hiram Baker, LwbanoN, Oregon. FIRST, TIIK' we soli for $2.50, a $2 shoe Our $2.50 shoes beat the - Ifi varris tn thft new stylos arriving almost daily. Dealer in General HIRAM BAKER, Lebanon, Oregon The Yaquina Route. OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD, Chae. Clark, Reoelver, Direot Line Quick Dispatch Low Freight Kates. Connecting with steamer Ho mer between Yaquina and San Francisco. For freight nnd pussongor rates apply to any agent. Chab. J. Howrys, Bon & Co. Nos. 2 to 8, Market St,, San Francisco, Cal. Ciias. Oi.aiik, Receiver. Corvallis, Oregon, BARBER SHOP Best Shaven, Holt- Cut or Hlium)ioo at BORUM & KIRKS' Shaving Parlor. NEXT SOOIi TO ST. CHARLES , HOTEL. Elegant Baths. Chil dren Kindly Treated. Ladies Hair Dressing a Specialty. I'ltOMIT ritOOUBSBIVE FOPULMt Northwest Fire and Marine INSURANCE (MP'Y Head Offick, 2(50-2' 1 Chamber of Commerce, Portland, Oregon. THE LEADING HOME COMPANY. The Northwest WILL INSUItE YOUR Houiieand Bam, Growing Grain, Huuueliold Furniture, (irum In Warehouse, Hay, Feed and Htoisk, Hop Kilns, Farm Iiiiplerottiit. The Northwest Aiuorrs Your Patronage. KICK4RAWL1N08, . ttwil Eauue aud Iniuranui Asia, Ubamin, Or. Goods to suit lllSlMlXVT.ttsJf- for only $1 .50. We are closing world for wearing, beauty and. dollar We are closing out a fine Merchandise. Albany Steam Laundry RICHARDS PHILLIPS, Proprs, AJImny. Or agon AH Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Special Rates for Family Washings. Satisfaction Ounrnntoed or Money Unfunded. J. E. ADCOX, Agent Lin Wmltli'sDrugritorp. Leba non Meat Market, a . i Ed Kellcnbcrger, Propr. Fresh & Salted Beef Pork Mutton, Sausage Bo. ' logna, and Ham, KS-Bncon and L.rd AlwyB n Hand Main Bireut, Leuaunu, Or. is s. P