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Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19
The New Presses of The London Times.

The London Times has recently put in
operation in its Office the new " Walter
printing press" and it is now printed on
four of these improved printing machines,
which were designed and manufactured in
its own establishment, and have been pa
tented both In England and in this country.
The Walter press" so named in honor
of the proprietor of the Times, is a ma
chine that prints from roll of paper in
stead of from sheets as is done by the Hoe
printing press. 1t prints upon both sides
of the paper by the same process; after
wards cutting the paper into sheets and
delivering them in piles. In the forego-
ing respects it is similar to the Bullock
printing machine, excepting that in the
latter the cutting is the first process, whilst
in the " Walter press the cutting heing
the last, the use Of great deal of intricate
machinery necessary to move the sheets
through and deliver them from the ma
chine is dispensed with, lesscning the LA
bility to accident. The " Walter press"
also dampens its own paper; and rcceiv-
ing roll as it comes from the mill, it
vets, prints and cuts it, manufacturing by
one process complete newspaper. This
new machine runs at speed of II 900
copies, printed on both sides, per hour,
and including stoppagcs, it prints from
10000 to II 900 copies per hour. One
hand and two boys run it, the latter in
specting and counting the sheets as they
are delivered. The waste of paper is sta
ted at one-quarter of one per cent. whilst
the register is said to be practically per-
feet. The chief merits of the machine,
however, are announced to be its. saving
of time and of expense of working, items
of great moment in a large newspaper
office. The daily edition of the London
Times is from 60, 600 to Is, 900 newspa-
pers, of sixteen and occasionally of twenty
pages each This edition is now printed
on four of these presses run by four men
and eight boys, with two pressmen to su-
perntcnd them, fourteen persons in all
and printing over 40, 900 sheets an hour.
They print the edition in half the time
and with one-flfth the number of hands
required by the machines previously in
use. In making the change from The old
to the new system, the Times reduced its
press-room expenses just one-half, the pay
roll being $500 in gold a week, $25, 900
year less for 1870 than for 1869, whilst
its saving in the waste of paper is 5000 in
gold per week, or $1,000 per year, an
aggregate saving at the rate of $35, 900
per year. Although the Times is printed
upon thick strong paper, it is said that the
new press does its work as rapidly and
completely with the thin paper in use for
printing American newspapers.
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Selett gtolp,
The Blue River Bank Robbery,

L.
1T is not the least uso to argue the
question, father. Tell me plainly, yes or
no, and l will bother you no more about
it,"
Il cannot indulge you in this, Harry
Indeed, you should believe me when say
we cannot afford it,"
Mr.. Iloughton leaned his head heavily
on his hands as he spoke, and seemed to
deprecatc the displeasure of his handsome,
impatient son.
Very well. sir" said the youth of 10,
his hand quivering as he rose with the an
ger he seemed striving to keep out of his
words ana tones. II hope you will never
be sorry for the trifc you have refused ne
tonight. shall make the trip to Lake
George next week, nevertheless if l have
to sell my grandfathcr's watch and chain
to get the money"
A half groan came from the hidden face
of Foster Hong hton, and a reproachful
80 Harry" from his mother, whose eyes
had been filling with tears as she sat silent
through the stormy interview But the
boy was angry and in earnest, and he
twisted the chain in his waistcoat to give
emphasis to the threat. Then as he took
his cloak and cap from the closet he con-
tinucd -
lyon need not sit up for me, or leave
the door unlocked /; | am going to Tinbor-
ough with the fellows to the strawberry
party, and as there will be dance, and
the nights are short, | shall wait for day
light to come home, if do not stop and
catch nap at the Valley House before
starting"
"Who is going from Elmield ?" inquir-
ed the father, more from a desire to show
an interest and win the boy from his mood
mess than any real curiosity
Nearly everybody of my set," said
Harry, with something of studied coldness;
Arthur Brooks and Tom Boxham and
Frank Pettengill, and Harrison Fry, if
you want the whole list"
His father turned sharply away, but the
mother spoke appealingly:
"If you would cut off your intimacy
with Harrison Fry, now and forever, I
think there are very few things your faith
er would refuse you. 7 have seen his evil
influence over you ever since he came back
from the city. He was bad boy, and
will be bad man."
Like myself and other wicked people, +"
said the boy, looking at his. watch, "Har-
ry Fry is not half so black as he is paint
ed But am not as intimate with him
os you fancy and as to father, don't
think his treatment of me tonight gives
him claim to interfere with my friend
ships"
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ed, he needed all the sleep he could get
The resolve was one to be executed as
promptly as formed and o few minutes
later the cashier had locked the door, fas-
tened the lower windows, and was snugly
in bed.
A gentle tinkle of the door-bell aroused
him again before, as it seemed to him. he
had fairly closed his eyes. "The robbers
at last" he thought and then he rcbuked
himself for the absurdity of supposing
that burglar would announce his coming
by the door-bell. Z" 1t is Bixby, of
course" he said tc himself " come to own
he was fool, the story all nonsense"
But he paused before he turned the key,
and said in his fiercest tone, " Who is
there ?"
'' 1t is only me, Foster" said the sweet,
familiar voice of his wife, without and
when he had admitted her she told him,
in her quick way, that after she had
watched the child an hour or two, pro-
fessional nurse who had been sent for a
week before had arrived unexpectedly, and
that she had been glad to give up her vigil
and come home.
f"sUeI houShtoh Iareiy uiu any thinS
without thinking twice about it, if not
more so it came about that while he bal
anced in his mind the pros and cons as to
revealing to his wife the secret which
Bixby had con6ded to him, and thus Civ
ing her fright in advance for what might
prove to be false alarm after all, the
tired lady went sound asleep; and thus
the scale was turned in favor of reticencc
Perhaps the husbands continued drowsi-
ness contributed to the resolve also; for
his eyelids still dropped with strange OBJ
stinacy, and an influence more powerful
than even the apprehensions of danger
transformed his terrors into dreams again.
TO DE CONTINUED.
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CoNpur,vc ISrpRpsr- now mctboj

COMPUTING INrEREsr.-A new method
of computing interest on any number of
dollars at six per cent, which appears SIM
pie: Multiply any given number of dol
lars by the number of days interest desir=
ed j.; separate the right hand figure, and d.
vide bv six; the result is the true interest
of such sum for such number of days at
six per cent. this rule is so simple and 50
true according to all business usages, that
every banker, broker, merchant or clerk
should post it up for reference. There
being no such thing as fraction in it,
there is scarcely any liability to error or
mistake. BY no other arithmetical pro-
cess can the desired information be obtain
ed by SO few figures. BY this method it
is assumed that there are only $50 days
in the year.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19

SINGULAR Co1NcIDENcEs.-It is sing
ular, but not less true remark in a late
work, that Jefferson was born just eight
years after his predecessor Adams Madi-
son eight years after Jefferson; Monroe
eight years after Madison; and John
Quincy Adams eight years after Monroe.
Another curious fact to be observed is,
that Adams was just sixty-six years old
when he retired Jefferson was sixty-six ;
Madison was sixty-six Monroe was sixty
six and John Quincy Adams, had he been
elected a second term. would have been
sixty-six. Adams, Jefferson and Monroe
all died ON the 4th of July.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19

In indianapolis, recently. a little
stranger" was added to household dur
ing the husbands absence, aud just before
his return the women folks of the vicinity
borrowed two other babies and placed
them in bed with the new conner. When
the father asked to see his child the cow
erlet was turned down, and although he
must have been immensely surprised, he
cody turned to his wife and asked, Did
any get away"
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Hats and Caps.

~
10 the Democratic Voters Of Neto Castle Co.
Fellow CITIZENS AT the earnest solicitation
of nv friends again offer myself as a candidate
for the nomination of Coroner of New Castle Co.
and am thankful to my friends for the support
they gave me at the last nomination election, and
pledge myself to abide the decision of the party.
tt1o.f. RICHARD GROVES,
Delaware City, Feb. 5-tr
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OriQiMl floe!rp.
CONTRASTS.
AT HOME.

AT HOME.
Alone for time must be still
My brains awhirl, | shall rest me, till
The Madamc's maid, with her Frenchy air,
Announces - My Lady awaits your care"
My lady y Pah did marry u doll,
wooden lay figure from dry goods hall?
believe did. | wanted queen
To rule in my palace with regal mien,
never asked-has my my doll heart,
Nor thought if of had II part.
And what if it had had none to give;
| suppose it would want some lore to live
thing heard of in years gone by
When girls were pretty, and was shy;
Ah well THEY are paint and powder now
And am man, and have learned to know
That such things are nought in this world of ours
Where money and fashion are ruling powers.
All It's time 10 dress, | must have IL light;
Madame and are ''at home "to-night."
60 At home to night what bitter mockery
10 use that sacred word to designate
This home OF mine Around it cluster thoughts
oi loving care, OF gentle, tender words
OtJoyS and sorrows shared, of hearts as Que:
These make home; but what have of these?
have palace; in its marble halls
Are statues, paintings, worthy of the gods
They shadow forth the silvery fountains make
Sweet music mid the flowers with lavish hand
Wealth has bestowed lis treasures; but are these
Aught as but chatf to feed the hungry heart
That cries for lovc2 Can sweetest music take
The place of loving words? Was not too
Bought but to fill an empty, waiting nche2
Shame that it could be SO From babyhood
heard that wealth gave happiness; and ere
My mind awakened, was welded here,
cddcd--to what? \ mUncy-bag "A man
Who cares for nought else but his wealth, and
how
To show it best Il wornout dojauchce,
And yet modern Midas; and am
In my young girihood! !!
There have done Felicc,
Now tell Monseignor that his Lady waits"
ABSENT.
" Alone in the city; I'd like a peep
At my far-oiI home before sleep;
d like to know, are they safe and well,
I'd like TO hear my wee wife tell
Or baby's mschieyouS, cunning trclis,---
how this love oi home in II mans heart sticks.
God watch them both, and guard from i'll
Keep watch and ward for thy servant STILL
The times lecn short SO far have not been
So lonely while our baby played around
And laughed so nerrilyi and questioned oft
w here iaiherY But the little heavy head
Dropped to my breast at last the tiny feet
That battered TO and fro the livelong day
Were wcaricd out; and while her rosy lips
Murmurcd tho half said prayer, the veil of sleep
Fell on her. So Pm sitting here alone
Nor listening for his coming who has made
Our home home indeed He will not come
Tonight; but well know his heart is here,
And er he sleeps an earnest prayer Will rise
For blessings ON his home, his wife, his child
Our Father watch and bless him; guard him
well,
And on the morrow bring him safely back
To glad our hearts, to be once more
The light OF Thy sweet gift,-oar happy home"
PoH Penn, March 3rd, 1870. FAITH
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19

And old topper addresses his bottle thus:
"'Tis very strange that you and
Together cannot pull
For you are full when am dry,
And dry When, am full
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19
ANTICIPATING
f ALL TR A ID E

TTNIIE undersigned has made the most elaLor-
J. ate preparations and already offers to those
who may wish TO be early in making their Fail
and Winter purchases a
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19
NOTIONS.

Hosiery, Gloves, Ladies Corsets, Ladies Vests,
Ribbons, Edgings, Gents Undershrts, Ladies
Collars and Cuffs Combs, Hair Brushes, Velvets,
and in fact everything you could well expect to
find in first Glass Notion House may here be
had.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-19
FULL STOCK OF GOODS,
BLACK and COLORED ALPACAS,
Wool Delaines, Wool Poplins,
MOhairS,

A good assortment of Prints Cotton and Woo
Flanncls, /, II, q Brown and Bleached Muslins
Heavy Domestics, Bal. Skirts, Shawls &c. &c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-04-22

Perhaps the largest class Of invalids who
sought and obtained the happiest results
from DIR. Walkers VEGETABLE VINEGAR
BITTERs, include those whose indescribable
complaints, for want of better name, are
known by the general term "Dyspepsia.' -
Even the most delicate find immediate relief
by . prudent use of the "Bitters,. for their
penetrating properties search, clense and in.
yigorste every portion of the human organ
ism. correcting its diseased action, and re-
storing its healthy vitality. AS a consequence
of these properties, the invalid is astonished
to fnd his health and energy restored by a
remedy at once SO simple and inviting.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-04-22

The effect oflong continued constipation, is
90 weaken the system, and depress the spirits.
The blood thickens, the head aches, and a
train of evils is superinduced, called by the
various names of dyspepsia. liver com plants,
jaundice, bilious eruption, etc. The cause
OF these diseases can best be cured by DIR.
Walkers VEGETABLE VINEGAR BIrTERs,
which ast naturally upon the liver and bow
els. Il is permanent tonis, instilling fresh
yigor into the vital forces, giving energy to
tbs whole being.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-04-22

ssDidn't you guarantee, Sir, that this
horse would not shy before the firing Of
art5 cry Z" mo more he won't. Tisn't
+ tcr the firing that he SHES"
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OUR AG E N T Ss

The following named gentlemen ardS authorised
o act rs Agents for THH SrArs RioHfs DEno-
RAT, and to receive nd receipt for subscriptions
to the paper: "
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contamination
they were painfully affecting. have been radically
cured In suciAereat numbers in almost every Sec
ion OF the country that the public scarcely need to
be informed OF its virtues or uses.
Scrofnlous poison Is one OF the most destructive
enemies OF our race. 0ftcn. this unseen and unfclt
and invites the attack OF cncebling fatal Diseases
without exciting suspicion of its presence. Again,
then, some favorable occasion, rapidly develop
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Hears Disease, Fits, Epiirrsy, Ncnrnfgi@,
and the various Uicerons affections of the muscu.
SyphHis or yr,c,ral and Mrreariaf Diseases
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But long continued use of this medicine will cure
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ss they often do, from the ranking poisons in the
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Those who are Languid and Listless, Desposs-
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PARED ny
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Practical and Aaasyticeg CAesstsss.
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ADMINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

nj Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I,
IN the undersigned, have been appointed by the
County Court of Linn County. State of Oregon,
Administrator Of the estate Of A. BURY, deseasvd,
late of Linn County, Oregon. 81.
ALI persons having claims against said estate
are hereby requested 10 present them, with proper
vouchers, TO the undersigned, at his residence in
North Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon, within.
six months from this date 1a.i
A. s. BASSETT, A.ministrst .r.e
Dated March rs, 1870. as4..s Y5n32w4
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HAIR DRESSING,
Ayers Sarsaparilla'
TOxa PURIFYING THE BLOOD.

The reputation this ex-
reilent medicine enjoys,
l. derived from its cures.
many of which arc truly
marvellous. 1nvcteratc
cases OF Scrof.ilous dis
ease, where the system
seemed saturated with
corruption, have been
puriiic,l aud cured by it.
Scrofilous affections and
disorders, which were ag-
g:avated by the scrofii-
Ions contamination until
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NEW ENGLAND
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF BOSTON.
PU ELY M u II u A L.
INCORPORATED 1885.

Oregon, and Sandwich Islands.
This old and popular Company is governed by
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All Net Earnings Divided Annually Among
the Insured.
Losses pail promptly. All lipolieies Non -forfstable
DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID ANNU-
ALLY.
First Diridend Araiiabis at the Payment of tie
Second Annual Premium.
But one class of members tPoiicy hoiders1 in
this Company, among whom be annual surplus 10
divided.
Unbiased judgment, based upon careful investi-
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Insurance Company Of Amerieal offers more equi-
ties TO the insured than any other Company doing
business this coast.
Life Insurance is = judicious investment for cap
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crate circum stances. by which they may, with
small amount of funds, leave 20 their families
ample for their support in case Of the early
decease Of the insured.
Home ofsee, 80 State Street, Besten.
PACIFIC BRANCH OFFICES: 302 Mont
gomery street. San Francisco; Room ). Carriers
Building, Portland, Oregon.
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General Agents.
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seple'6sv4n5d
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-04-22

The simplicity and practi:abiliiy Of this new
Plow commends il fsvorably to the special notice
of every farmer. II possesses decided superior
rity all other Plows now in use. The wheels
;are four feet in diameter and run the unplowed
pand. Its entire construction il in no way COM
pticated. The Plow is managed in every manner
with ease, and requires only two levers be used
in making any alteration. The superiority Of tho
" Gay" Plou will be clearly shown by the follow
ing certificate
We the undersigned, citizens of Linn coEnty,
Oregon, having purchased and used upon our
terms the "GAY" PLOw, hereby certify that the
time has given entire satisfaction. Its facility
70 adjusting to suit the depth Of the furrow with
out moving from the seat. Is simple and easy
We like the Plow for its draught because the same
is brought to bear directly upon the Plow beam
instead of the carriage also because IL 10 strong
and durable, all except the wood work being con-
structed Of wrought iron no castings are used.
The wheels running upon the solid land is an nd
vantage over other Gang Plows in striking Of
lands and in Flowing, not having to make the
necessary changes in the machinery !; and the scat
is always level, not throwing the driver forward or
more Of it can be accomplished by the use of this
Piow than by hand.
We take pleasure in recommending the "GAY"
PLOW to aur brother farmers as one having no
superior in Oregon. J, g. REED.
May 20, 1869. A. s. LOONEY,
W. II. GOLTThEE,
w. P. EsHOM,
y. w. PIKE.
HENRY DAVIDSON.
Me-The "GAY" PLOW is manufactured by
II. Gouiding, Portland Machine Shop. All orders
will be promptly attended to by addressing
@. +. GAY,
May % '69v4n40y1. Portland, Og'n.
J. BARR0wS & CO., and JGo. BRIGGS,
are authorized Agents for Linn and Benton
counties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-09

General Schenck has been on a visit
to the new city Of Duluth, on Lake Su-
perior, and a correspondent reports that
he purchased sixty-one lots at q cash
cost Of 100000.
Ex-King Francis, Of Naples, not
wishing to remain at Rome after its oc-
cupation By the Italians, will remove TO
Munich. He has bought the Chateau Of
Garothshausen, in Upper Bavaria.
Mr.. Greeley, on being asked by a
Pennsylvania farmer why he didn't write
a new work entitled What / Don I
Know Of Farming" is said to have re-
piled that life was too short.
A clergyman, reading a chapter Of the
Bible for his congregation, found him
self at the bottom Of the page with the
words, And the Lord gave Noah wife, y
and then turning over two pages instead
Of one, he continued reading, and he
pitched her within and without with
pitch.
A melancholy scene was witnessed at
the railroad depot in Oshkosh, Wiscon-
sin, the other evening. A young man
Who had left the city four days previously
on his wedding tour had returned with
the dead body Of bis bride, and was as.
sisting to remove it from the train 10 the
hearse.
Justice Strong having decided that
Congress could not interpret law, ard
that the income law having expired Jan
uary !, 1870, was consequently null and
void until re enacted, Commissioner
Douglas has taken steps to have this de
eision brought up for an early revision by
the Supreme Court, in order that, IL sus-
tanned, the department can arrange 10
refund what has been collected and cease
its collection for the period during which
it was unauthorized by law.