Lebanon Express.;
H. Y. K1RKPATR1CK,
Editor - and Proprietor.
It is stated that the checks re
cently deposited in ft single day by
Boston business bouse made a
list ten fret long. "
"The Mayorfc message shows
that the net funded debt of the
city of New York increased 13,316-
000 during the past year.
If the Oregon legislature shall
enact even onehalf of the reforms
suggested by Gov-rnor Lord in his
first message, it will make a record
satisfactory to the people who
elected it.
A correspondent in the Portland
Sun ss.yg that Representative
Mintie, of Clackamas, excuses his
vote for Dolph on the ground that
he (Dolph) furnished the money
for the last campaign in Oregon,
and is therefore entitled to a re
election. A very lame excuse,
indeed.
The New York doctors have
settled the question, to their own
satisfaction and probably to the
conviction of a majority of ob
servers, that bicycle riding is a
health giving exercise. The
growth of this two wheeled vehic le
has been remarkable, and its popu
larity appearently will continue
to expand.
hx-uovebnor rennover com
plains that he has been treated
discourteously bv the new state
administration. His excellency is
now imbibing a little of the elixir
of snubbing which he administ
ered in such generous doses to the
national administration. But
Grover never performed the baby
act. Ex.
There is before the Oregon
senate a bill "for the relief of Ida
Templeton, in .the sum of 20,C00,
for injuries sustained on the public
highway." Further particular j
are anxiously awaited. Who 'is
Ida? When, where and how was
she injured? Why did she not
present the claim to the county in
which the highway is situated?
Answers to these questions will fill
a short-felt want. Telegram.
The legislature is not without
its funny side. Here is one from
Salem Journal: McGinn openly
insulted Senitor Allen on the
lloor of the senate Tuesday. The
latter went to him about some
matter in connection with con
firming the Pennoyer- regents to
the State University. McGinn
said: "Getaway and don't bother
me. I don't crc anything for the
Lane county delegation anyway."
McGinn was probably drunk.
The new i-jtes for foreign post
age and registry have just gone
into effect. The rate of letters to
nil parts of the world excepting
Canada and Mexico, will be 6
cents per half ounce. The rate of
Canada and Mexico will remain
the same as the domestic rates.
Postal cards to all parts of the
world will be 2 cents. The fee fur
registering a letter will be 8 cents
instead of ten cents. Printed
matter will be charged 'one cent
per pound.
School superintendents have
been notified by State Treasurer
Meischan that there will be no
further appoiticnment of state
fcohool money for the various
counties for the present. The
reason assigned is that there has
been but very little of the semi
annual interest due January 1st.
on the state school fund now loaned
out paid In, and, owing to the hard
times, the state does not feel dis
posed to push its collections, as
the accounts; tire all .good, and,
suing would not hurry matters,
but produce a lot of foreclosures
with no ono to bid on tin land.
I is unable to luy just when there
-will be another nertlonmint.
hut tiie jjrohUlltU irt thai it
nil twit be for pi tits
. Bishop Fallows, of Chicago, be
lieves he hag found an infalible
remedy for the saloon evil. - Hav
ing arr ved at the conclusion thai
it is not so much an appetite for
intoxicating liquors as a desire to
be sociable that driveB men o the
saloons, the good bishop has fitted
up several establishments iill) al
t!i conventional grog fluids furo -tellings
and supplied the hare W' th
nonititoxicatiiu substitutes for
whisky, beer and other eicchlii
beverages. These temper antr
saloons will, ho believes, not on y
perform a philanthropic work, Imt
will also prove a profitable inve-t-
ment. It is to be sim-eroj Iiuk;c1
that the good prelate's experiment
will fulfill all his rosy anticipat
ions, but it would be difficult to
convince the confirmed topers that
they will. Dr. Keeley, also of
Illinois, and other eminent medical
specialists have decided that alco
holism is a disease of the body that
can only be cured by systematic
physical renovation, but no such
mission is claimed for the iunou
ous drinks prescribed by Bishop
Fallows. And the confessions of
numerous reformed drunkards
testify that the real charm of the
gin mill consists in the contents of
its barrels and bottles, the glare
and glitter of the environment
being merely incidental attract
ions. This testimony is corrobor
ated by the failure of many pre
vious efforts to combat the saloon
with all its own weapons except
the most potent one, which is the
enemy that temporarily creates
artificial content at the expense
of soul and body. Telegram.
Senator McGinn, of Portland,
has introduced a highly important
bill in the senate. It is a bill for
an act to fix the com.iensation of
the governor, justbes of the su
preme court, secretary of st;ite,
state treasurer, state printer, at
torney general and superintendent
ot public instruction and the clerk
and reoorter of the supreme court,
and to provide a fund for the pay
ment of the same. This bill fixes
the salary of the governor at $5000
which shall be in full compensa-,
tion for all services as governor
and member of any board or com
mission; justices of the supreme
court each $5000; secretary j r
state $4000; state printer $3500;
attorney general $3000; school
superintendent lf2J00. Balariewos
here contemplated are to take ef
fect at once, except in the case of
state printer, there being iio
change during the term of the
present incumbent. The emer
gency clause of the hill is as fill
lows: "Inasmuch as the salaries
and compensation of ti e officers
fixed by this act are undefined and
unequal and there is n urgent
necessity for the readjustment
thereof as herein provided, this
act sh .11 take effect and be in force
from and after its approval by the
governor."
Sir mules tint had fur four
years hauled cars in the lower
workings of the Spailand coal
shaft, near Lacon, Illinois, were
brought to light recently, says an
exchange. In all that time the
mules had seen no light stronger
tiian the flicker of the Davy lamps
the miners carried. The sun was
in its zenith when they reached
the surface. The astonished mules
closed their eyes to shut out the
flood of light and kept them
tightly closed while they were led
to the pasture -lot, a mile distant,
and turned loose. Thee they
stood trembling as if afraid some
thing evil was about to befall
them. Presently they half opened
their eyes and peered aruund in
Kmazement. When they bad be
come accustomed to the light they
elevated their heads. Toward
sundown they broke into a chorus
of joyaui brays. After a quarter
of an hour of that music they took
to kicking, jumping, whirlins a
round the teetotums ar.d rolling ou
the tod a if they bad gone mad.
The sun and pure air were more
to them than food, and they re
futed everything put before them
to sat, Scientific American,
IT'
ONfJ QUEEN IN INDIA.
Th liaharaneo of Sunlgal and
Ber Mods of Living.
by Luxury and Beenty the
Kersl ttrlMuer D return Amy
Her Darn in Oriental
Splendor.
The maharanee of Kunipal 1b a very
beautiful woman. liar tall Hguro Is
draped with airy ami artistic effect.
The robe consists of much soft India
silk, elaborately embroidered, arranged
about her in mysterious grace, n very
enigma of fraroieut without tiw ex
planation of a single stitch. It Is close
ly plalted at the waist in front, fulling
in a fan-like train over the foot, ami
fastened with a band of gold that 1..
studded with crescents of pearls. This
garment is short in the back end is
brought over the shoulders, hauling
in soft, loose folds. Ilcr loft arm f.is
plays a bracelet of costly gems of rare
beauty and of profound historic- in
terest which carries one back to the
time of Cleopatra. It was found among
some other buried treasures more than
a century ago, when the remote ances
tors of the late king acquired it. Thin
bracelet is supposed to have the power
to resist the venom of all species of rep
tiles. A tiny linked chain connects it
to one of no less value at the wrist.
Jeweled sandals grace her otherwise
unelad nether limbs, surmounted by
anklets of gold.
She will often express to her friends
the great pleasure It would afford her
to be able to go freely among her peo
ple. This is, however, forbidden her
by the exacting and severe law of her
caste, for, being a Brahmin, she is
obliged to adhere strictly to the "law
of inclosure." This compels her nt the
age of twelve to be veiled and live in
seclusion for the remainder of her life.
This rigid deprivation of all enjoyment
of the world is necessarily a severe
shock to the sensibibllity of even an
eastern queen. Never again does she
receive or converse with one of the op
posite sex, save only her husband, the
maharajah. Neither is a domestic of
her household permitted to look upon
her, otherwise her caste would be
broken and her birthright canceled.
This law among high caste seems cruel
and inconsistent, but the penalty of
disobedience is supreme. The violutor
ot a law so sacred among the sex as
that of "inclosure" has a horrible des
tiny awaiting her. She is exelled
from among her tribe in shame to be
come an outcast, exiled from within
the walls of the city for her crime.
But the present maharanee, says a
foreign exchange, now in her twenty
fourth year, has six little brown faces
to cheer her solitude. Her apartments,
large and luxurious, occupy one side
of the palace, opening one into an
other. Through long tapestried win
dows she steps into her private gar
dens, where the air is perfumed with
the delicious fragrance of flowers. The
little rustic bridges that greet the eye
occasionally through these grounds
connect the many beautiful terraces
beneath which flows a refreshing and
babbling brook, which, however, must
babble no secrets. Rivulets and brooks
are treasures in India. . They are few
and far between in this region of mag
nificence. Here the royal prisoner, for
so she is, takes her daily exercise,
joined occasionally by her children,
who come with the delightful antici
pation of hearing some new fairy tales
from the lips of the beautiful mem
sahib who happens to be a rare story
teller as she is seated in one of her
favorite arbors where the citron vines
envelop the happy little group, a pic
ture only eastern.
When the maharanee wishes to leave
her apartments the command is given,
and in a moment the turbaned at
tendants that crowd the halls dis
appear as if by magic. The silence
that follows endues the surroundings
with the air of a sanctuary rather than
that of a palace. Presently there
breaks upon the stillness the faint
tinkling of a bell that announces the
royal presence, and the maharanee
comes forward, stately, gracious, kind
ly, "every inch a queen."
When she drives into the country in
her state carriage a relaxation whicn
she thoroughly enjoys, being a true
lover of nature she must go closely
veiled. Barely a week passes without
a tripthrough the picturesque micdown
lying between Kunigal and Bangalore.
Here the range of mountains to the
west with their majestic skylines show
to the greatest advantage the play of
light and shade at sunset.
In traveling, the .maharanee occupies
private compartments, which are high
ly decorated and delicately furnished
in oriental style, arranged so that she
may with ease enjoy the view of the
hills and pluiurf and yet not be seen,
accompanied by her ladies in -waiting,
who share the same privilege. When
the destination is reached an awning
is immediately erected which forms a
complete passage to the state carriage
that awaits her, so that there is no pos
sible chance of satisfying the curious
gaze of all castes who patiently look
for her arrival. She is always glad to
see "European ladies," as she is pleased
to call all foreigners, no matter of
what nationality. She converses free
ly in several of the native languages,
especially Uindostani and Canarease,
and speaks English fluently. She loves
to hear of other .countries, and the
habit and customs of other people.
She is particularly interested In all
thatpertalni to America.
A Ullmpie or the Vope.
The pope Is fond of sitting la bis gar
den with his secretary on clear, warm
days. He is a most attractive figure,
seated thus, in his pure white robes of
exquisite texture and immaculate
cleanliness. He it a precise and fas
tidious man, and on those robes is never
tetn a traee of the snuff to which Flo
tiono wat to devoted, The faoe of to
Xili, It a benevolent one, and bis fine
lUla and white batr utnlilue With hu
Ue eapveeslue to areata, tbf aunt
1 fmr Oi rmufttftjt M
Men's Shoes:
; $ m ;
2 00.
2 50.
3 00.
5 00.
w.
But his agont for the Bost Shoe in the World. We carry large lines of shoes from
Barton Bros., of Kansas City, Brown Shoes Company, of St. Louis, and many other shoe
manufacturers; and also carrv a large line of Rubber Goods of all kinds. We have a fine
line of Dress Goods arriving'from the East which will bo sold us cheap as anywhore on the
face of the earth. Remember We Carry GOOD GOODS
For the Least Money.
HIRAM BAKER, Lebanon, Or.
LEBANON PRODUCE MARKET.
Changed Kvory Week.l
Wheat3lie.
Oats 20c
Hay-$fl to 7 per ton.
Flour $0 60li5. per saak.
Choft $ 75 per owl.
Bran 70c pur owl,
Mlddlliigs-40 "0 per cwt.
Potatoes Sic.
Apples Dried, Cc peril
Plums Dried, Sc.
Onions 2o.
Beef Dressed, So.
Veal 45c.
Pork Dressed, 4.
Lard-12).
Hams 10 per lb.
Shoulders 8c.
Hides lie per lb
Geese 16 (S 7 per doz.
Ducks 3 $5 per doz.
Chickens 2 008 00.
Turkeys 8o per lb.
Kggs 22c lordoz.
U.ittor-lo(S;20ep'T lb.
Hides Green, lc; dry, 2e.
Albany Steam Laundry
RICHARDS 4 PHILLIPS, Proprs,
.Albany, Oregon
All Orders Receive Prompt
Attention.
Special Rates for
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money
Refunded.
J. E. ADCOX, Agent,
InSoilth'sDrugHtore.
Lebuuon, - Oregon. .-.
REMOVAL NOTICE.
Will & Stark, ,
Of Albany, '
Are now in their new store in
the Cusiok Block, where they are
prepared to meet the wants of the
public with the finest line of jew
elry, silverware, -clocks watches,
etc, in this part of-the utnte.
Fitting eyes with glasses and
spectacles by, Prof. A. Htark, grad
uate of the Chicago Opthalmy
College, a specialty.
ll.it SHo. sold t the price. ,
SB, 84 & 83.00 Dress Shoe
liquet ctom work, ceiling from $6 lo $y,
83.60 Police Shoe, 3 Soles
Beat Walking- Shoaever msa,
83.50 snd 89 Shoes,
UMqaillxltttluprlM.
Boys' 82 81.76 School thorn,
- Ars the Beit or lorries.
Ladles' $3, $12.60, $2, $1.78
Bolt Veiwila, tttllihi Perfeet WDIM
ana li.i.ltwsiti.. u..t lit the wuru, All
MtyiMi lullil y Kmliit W. L jttxtifliis
lllM UN
THIS IS NOT
Douglas,
EUREKA MEAT MARKET,
BASH0R&WH1DBEE, Proprietor.
We carry first class meat, such an Beef, Mutton, Veal,
Etc. and will endevor to treat all customers fair. '
Your Patronage is Solisited..
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I have a LARGE STOCK of BRICK, for sale at' my
Yard, in the suburbs of Lebanon, For Sale at Reasonable
Rales. All kind of mason's woik done with neatness and
despatch. D. W. HARDEN.
BARBER SHOP
Heel Shaves, Hair Cut or Shampoo at
B. F. KIRK,
Shaving Parlor.
NEXT DOOR TO BT. CHARLKS
HOTEL.
Elegant BathvS-
Children Kindly Treated.
Ladies Hair Dressing a Specialty.
PROMPT ritOClKESSiVE l'OPUUll
Northwest
'" ' JTlre and Marine
INSURANCE COMP'Y
v Head Office,
209-271 ' Chamber of Commerce,
Portland, Oregon,
THI LKAOINQ HOMt OOMPANV.
The Northwest
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I loom still Bra, I (Inlfflng Orln,
KwmIwH Furniture, Orsln hi WhMiu,
l.y.FwasnasiMk, I Hop Kilos,
Farm Jmplmainti,
The Northwest
80M01TB Yorti Patronage,
WCtAIUWUMII,
s!WIsi1 lifi MWPi
Lalics' Fine Shoes
$1 50.'
2 50.
3 00.
4 00.
5 00.
Lebanon
Meat Market,
Ed Kellenberger, Propr,
Fresh & Salted Beef Pork,
Mutton, Sausage Bo.
logna, and Ham,
t&TBacon end Lard Always on Hind
Main Street, Lebanon, Or,
The Yaquina Route.
OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD,
Chat. Clark, Reoelvtr,
Direct Line Quick Dlptch
Low Freight Rates.
Connecting with tteamer Ho-,
tner between Yaquina. and Bun.
Frunotioo. , !
For freight and passenger rates,
apply to any agent,
Ciu. J. IltXDBYi, Bom Is Co,
Not, SI to 8, Market 6l,,
Ban Fiiclc, Cf.1
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