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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.
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