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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16
"Dcad Open and Shut,

This gate is simple in its construction
both of iron and wood work, and not likely
to get out of order. If neat, cheaD gate
Is desired, it may be made light, with three
cross bars OF wood and onc-fourth inch
wire, neatly curved at the top, the lower
end hid in the bottom bar, w Which is the
style of Il factory made gate. The gates
are now in practical use in several of the
counties around SAN Francisco, and plenty
OF tcstinlonin;tls can be given.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

Fish, it is thought by the Presi-
dent, will continue to form a part of
the Cabinet diet.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

Sweden is "fixing up" an expe-
dition to sail for the North Pole
next spring.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

The waves of cold ocean," are
''rough on it's at Golden Gate, and
can be distinctly heard in Frisco.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

The Napoleon faction in France
is thought to be increasing in
strength.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

There are four hundred and thir-
ty-six children enrolled in the Tay-
lor Street M. E. Sunday School III
Portland.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

Two attempts were made by
burglars in one week, in Portland,
to break into a mans safe.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

They have four picture ghost
ographs on as many windows in
San Francisco, and, ofcourse, people
are focking to see them.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

Four Ku Klux prisoners plead
guilty of the charges in Columbia,
S. G., on the 9Th.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

The Chicago fire failed to injure
the business of the railroads very
materially which have terminus in
that city.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

Four boys were fined in Portland
last Saturday for disreputable prac-
tices at one Of the public schools.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

A. D. Burton, indicted for assault
with intent to kill, was turned loose
by aoHe pros, at Jacksonville, re-
Gently.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16
MILLINERY, DRESS MAKING
MILLINERY, DRESS MAKING,
A n D.
LADIES' AND CEfELDREN,S
FURNISHING HOUSE!

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
L new stock of millinery goods, trim
mings, ladies' and childrcn,s furnishing
goods, of all kinds, of the latest and most
ladies of Albany and surrounding country
at the lowest rates. In the
Dress Making Department
I guarantee entire satisfaction Charges
liberal.
SPECHALTIES:
9TOtfling.-Always on hand, ladies' and
childrens' ready made under clothing,
cloaks, sacks, aprons, etc.
Dress STrinHEEaings.-Ane extensive Va
riety of silk, satin, cotton and wooden
dress trimmings, always in store.
CIOakins.- s.-Honey-com ,astrachan and
waterproof cloth, of the best qualities
Furs, Etc.-Ladies' and children,s conn
pieSe sets of furs and swandown, of latest
styles.
Chignons.--Latest styles constantly on
hand, at low figures.
Miscellaneous and findings
mcnt.
JACoNETs, MusLINs, EMBRoIDERIEs,
AIATEn II LINEN, MD AND ALL
GLOVES, HOSE, ETC.
My determination being to give satisfac-
t1on IN style and quality of work and
prices, ask share of public patronage.
Call at store
Opposite A. Carothers & Co.,
First street, Albany, Oregon.
MENDENHALL & COOLEY
MRS. G. r. MENDENHALL.
MRS. SARAH G. COOLEY.
EAgent for Mrs Carpenter,s CEI,E
BR ATED DRESS MODEL. Nov. f. 7I-9v4
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PATENT GATE, ETC.
seiEopening and sSclECiosing
6 A L i

PATENTED By JOHN DICKASoN,
June 1, lSd7.
THE GATE Is ST. CONSTRUCTED That
when the vehicle approaches 1t the
wheels on one side pass over II lever which
is connected to the gate hinge by Il rod,
cning 1t open. After going through, the
t.,rrj,i.rEs passes Il similar lever, a so
connected with the gate hinge, causing the
gate, in its rotation. TO shut behind you
and i;,stcn.
No Getting Out of Your Vehicle!
No Raising of Latches Nor Pulling
of strings,
Except the ..ribbons" of your team 1t il
often called
THE LAZY MANS GATE,
And q
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THOMAS J. Stafford,
Having purchased the
Right for Linn Co.. Oregon.

Has now on hand, and will manufacture
the above described gate. Whereverit it has
been used it has received the highest en-
comtums, as the large number of certii-
Gates from prominent farmers in all lssrts
OF the country, now in my hands, will
testify.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-16
THE RIVER.

CHARLESTON, VIVA, December ID
Navigation Of the Kanawha is suspend
ed; there has been no arrivals or depart
ures for severel days, and no prospect
Of any at present. The river is clear OF
ice. Weather cold.
EVANSVILLE, December l5.-Weather
clear and cold, and the mercury at day
light l90. The river has fallen 3 inches
and inside the bar is frozen over.
CAIRO, December l5.-Arrived-kate
Kearney. The Idlewild takes the place
OF the Illinois to-day as railroad transfer
packet to Columbus, the latter requir-
ing a week for repairs. Weather clear
and cold.
MEMPHIS, December l5.-River rose
an inch and half, now 6! feet to Cairo
and 5 feet s inches over Reeves bar.
Weather clear and cold.
CINCINNATI, December l5.-River 5
feet and stationary. Navigation is sus-
pended above on account of heavy ice
made Thursday and Thursday night.
A number of river packets have left.
The mail boats are still running to
Louisville. The America leaves for
Memphis tomorrow. The Robt. Burns
has not yet arrived from Memphis.
Heavy fog all morning.
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BOSTON.
Severely EDjured-Railroad Matters
Resigned.

-neslkueu.
BosroS, December l5.-This morn,
ing Colonel B. F. Lawrence, Of Elgin,
Illinois, jumped from a window in his
room in the third story Of the Ameri-
can Hotel in this city while Temporal
rly insane. He fell distance OF forty
feet, striking on an iron fence, one
picket OF which entered his right leg.
He was discovered hanging head
down, suspended from the fence, and
was immediately removed to the hotel,
where it was found that the bones Of his
leg below the knee were frightfully
broken and other parts of his body also
bruised. He is not expected to recover.
Mr.. Lawrence, who is quite a wealthy
man, has occupied several prominent
positions in EIgin. Recent losses sus-
tained by him are ascribed as the cause
Of his insanity.
The Boston, Hartford and Erie rail-
road earned $l35,334 above its operat-
ing expenses during the last fiscal year.
w. Ii. Bullock, Superintendent of the
Colony railroad, is about to leave his
position. He will be succeeded by Jas.
Kendrck. of the Main Central railroad.
Hon. VIM. B. Washburne, the Gov
ernor elect, has notified Governor Claflln
of the resignation of his seat in the
Forty-second Congress from the Ninth
Massachusetts District, said resignation
to take effect on the lst of January,
1870
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Shocks TO the system.

The first shock Of winter tells tremen-
dously upon enfeebled systems Every one
knows that in passing from n warm region
to cold one, or rice rerSd, the body requires
as protection against epidemlcs, an accli-
mating medicine. All travellers and voy-
ayers admit this. II Is equally necessary to
acclimate the system In passing the con-
fines OF one season and entering upon
another. Autumn is gone and winter IL
here. Prepare the frame and the constitu.
ton TO meet the change by a course OF Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. This inestimable
vegetable tonic increases the staminal
strength OF those who take II, and renders
them proof to n great extent against the
devitalizing power ofcold and damp. These
two agents are as prolific OF disease as trop-
ical heat and animal yigor-such vigor as
this healthful and pure tonic dIffuses
through the whole organization-ls repel-
liant which they cannot master. A large
proportion Of the colds, catarrhs, and pull
menary complaints which prevail In win
ter, might be avoided, by Strengthening
and regulating the system In advance with
this invigorant and Alternative. Not that II
is recommended as a specific for those COM
plants, but as preventive OF their causes.
On the other hand, It is not only prevent
I've OF, but a specific for the indigestion, In
testinal irregularities, malarious fevers, bill
ious attacks, and nervous affection, super
induced by a chilly and damp atmosphere.
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Served Him Right.

The New Haven Register Gays: A
sharp story is told Of a professor in an
eastern divinity school, who was accus-
toned to criticize the devotional efforts
which were required OF the students
periodically. One morning one Of the
victims, being proficient in shorthand,
was moved to take down the professor g
own opening prayer verbatim, and hav'
ing written it out, he handed it in for
criticism. The professor came down
on his own work with a vengeance, buf'
feted it, treated it shamefully, ridlculed
it's false rhetoric, inveighei against its
poor syntax, severely censured its gen
eral incongruity, and wound up by de-
clarlng, substantially, that the author
thereof was a mighty poor hand at a
prayer. Ofcourse, the student informed
him that he had been mangling his own
offppring, and since that day less
sweeping style of criticism has OBJ
tanned in that particular college.
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EPIDEMIC SPREADING.
Radical Robbery on the Public
Works Of 8hio-An Enterprisfng
Youth Who Pockets S2065 Out
ofa $4,000 Appropriation.


ofa $4,000 Appropriation.
At the session OF the members OF the
Board Of Public Works at the Capitol
yesterday, A. F. Beach, Of Massillon,
engineer in charge OF the Ohio canal,
was removed from Office for embezelle-
ment.
The Legislature appropriated at its
last session three thousand dollars for re-
building Sandyside lock, Tuscarawas
county.
Mr.. Civil Engineer Beach, in the
most uncivil manner, went for that
three thousand dollars, expended the
enormous SUM OF
THIRrY-FIvE DOLLARS
in patching up the lock, and then,
with the patriotic zeal of Tom Murphy,
Bill Tweed, and a score OF other latter
day defaulters, pocketed the remaining
1906.
He was generous, was Beach. He
had imbibed largely Of moral ideas,
Out of an appropriation OF three
thousand dollars for a specific object, be
devoted thirty-fve dollars to that
business and con6scated the remaining
$2965 tn his own private uses.
Beach has an official bond Of five
thousand dollars, out of which the
defalcation may probably be made
good.
W. s. Wilson, Esq., Of Canton, has
been appointed by the Board Of Public
Works a. Bsach's successor.-Ohi'
S!atsmaa.
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CHICAGO.
The Alleged Bribery Cases

CHICAGO, December l5.-There con
tinues to be considerable excitement in
political circles over the charges Of,
bribery on the part Of Aldermen, and
the Council will probably order an in
vestigation. The Republican tomorrow
will contain the affidavit Of Mccullough.
1t publishes that certain Aldermen came
to him and SAID if his paper wanted the
city printing he must put a cneck for
$500 in the bank owned by Buckler,
another Alderman, but after they told
him that the committee had decided not
to take it, the Evening Post, which was
elected city printer. denies that it used
any improper influence, but the fact re.
mains that, the Evening Mail offered
to do the printing for one-quarter the
old rates and to furnish proof OF salts
factory circulation and also asked that
in case this was declined the work be
let to the lowest bidder. No attempt is
made to explain why this was done.
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LOUISVILLE.
LAWYERS COnventiOn-The "Led.
ger" Newspaper.

LAWYERS COnventiOn-The Lied.
ger" Newspaper.
LOUISVILLE, December l5.-The law
yer's Convention met at twelve o'clock
to-day. Between four hundred and five
hundred delegates were present. Hon.
R. X. Williams, ex-Appellate Judge,
was elected President. Various re.
forms were suggested and referred to
committees, who will report tomorrow.
Among the notables present were Jas.
D. Breck, Hon. ]. Proctor Knott, and
others.
The Ledger will, in double-leaded
editorial tomorrow, give the lie direct
to the statement that it is changed to
an evening paper, ceased publication,
&c. 1t never was in more prosperous
condition than at present. It's circula'
ton exceeds facilities 10 supply, and a
new press has been ordered. Hon. A.
II. Stanton will assume the political
control next week. The paper will be
enlarged January lst or before, and the
management announced that its publi
cation as a frst-class morning Dem
ocratic paper, will be continued.
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PHILADELPHIA.
Execution of John Ware.

PHILADELPHIA, December l5.-John
Ware suffered death on the gal
lows, for the murder OF his father
at nine o'clock this morning. As the
hour approached, crowds OF people
began to assemble about the doors and
enclosure of the court house, drawn
thither by the approaching execution.
At eight o'clock the prisoner was
brought down stairs by officers specially
appointed for the purpose. His hands
were pinioned behind him, and the CAP
was drawn over his head. He was
Immediately placed under the gallowss
when his spiritual adviser and attend
ants approached him, and, with tears
in their ewes, besought him to place his
trnst in Providence, but he could not
make any promises. The sheriff aP,
pealed to him, but with like result. All
then bade him farewell. The rope was
then placed around his neck, the cal
drawn over his eyes, and the..rope cut
The next instant he was suspended 10
the air. He died with scarcely q strug
ole After hanging eighteen minutes
fhe doctors pronounced life extinct, hls
heart having ceased to pulsate. Ihe
hody was then taken down, and placed
in the care of an undertaken, and glVer
to his relatives for burial: =, :,
Mr.. John P. Stanbridge, the wei
known musician and organ builder o
this city, y,died at his residence last nlgn, !
at ats an advanced age. He completed
first class organ for the Arcn o'ree
Methodist Church only last week.
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A Palace Car and its Iamates showed
In for Seventy.iWo Hours.

From the st. Paul Press.l
Among the incidents arising from the
recent severe snow storm along the line
of the Northern Pacific, was the block,
ade for several days Of the Northwestern
Construction Company's business car,
some twenty miles east OF Fargo, on the
Red river.
Several gentlemen'connected with the
company, including Dorrillus Morrison
Mr.. Capda and others, and DR.. Thayer,
the medical superintendent, who had
been to Fargo and beyond on business,
found their car and locomotive, after a
sleigh ride Of some twenty miles, stuck
fast in a cut filled in with a heavy snow
drift. They had no snow-ploughs,
and no means OF cutting their way
through the drift, and all they could do
was to wait till they were released from
their predicament by the locomotive
coming next. But in the meantime
the snow storm, which in the early part
of last week had swept over the whole
line Of the Northern Pacific, had made
a snow blockade over q large part Of
the line, but by the indefatigable energy
OF Superintendent Hobart, the track wac
at last cleared Of its distractions. and
the snow bound prisoners OF the y. w.
Construction Company's car were on
Thursday night extracted from their
trap, after an imprisonment OF seventy
two hours Fortunately this elegant
car, in addition to its comfortable ap.
pointments for sleeping, was abund.
antly provided with provisions and
cooking apparatus, aud luckily for them
there was an abun lance Of railroad ties
distributed along the track where they
were stuck, which furnished them with
plenty Of fuel. UHder these circum.
stances they passed the time very
comfortably indeed. But for this cir
cumstance of an ample supply OF fuel,
it is doubtful if they could have escaped
very severe freezing, and it is not
impossible that the whole party might
have frozen to death, as the weather
was intensely cold, the thermometer
running down to over thirty degrees
below zero. Their locomotive was
useless, even if the track had been
clear, for want OF water the intense
cold having reduced the available water
supply to the condition Of solid ice. The
whole track, however, was cleared by
Thursday evening, and the party
reached the Junction after some una
voidable detentions at Brainard and
elsewhere yesterday. Here they came
nigh being again left, Tor, while standing
on side track awaiting the train from
Duluth to hitch on, that train, from
oversight, passed on to st. Paul, leaving
them standing there. Fortunately, the
mistake was discovered by some pas
sengers before the down train had gone
hall a mile, and it returned and took
the long lost car in tow, otherwise it
would probably have had to remain at
the Junction till Monday.
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ANNAPOLIS.
The wharton Poisoning Case.

nv oADouhno Ssscos
ANNAPOLIS, MD, December 15.-Or
the reassembling OF the Court in the
Wharton trial to-day Judge Miller said
it was not necessary for Mr.. Steele to ar
que the question of the admissibility
of the testimony Of Eugene Vanness
They had decided it was inadmissible
The prosecution for the State made an
offer to prove by the symptoms the
presence of tartar emetic. The Bench
ruled it out but allowed them to show
il it could be distinguished in the last
instance.
Charles Ketchum, son of General
Ketchum, testified that his father had
left Washington in good health; he
next saw him dead, in Washington, on
the 30th of June. To my brother and
me, in Washington, on the Sd of July,
Mrs Wharton said she regretted my
fathers death, and regretted the neces-
sity of introducing business matters so
soon after it. She had called to collect
four one thousand dollar United States
bonds. She said she had no receipt, or
any account of it. | told her there
could be no administration until Satur-
day. She said it would not do to take
her to General Brice's Office. / told
her that her brothers books showed
that she was indebted to him in $4,000.
She said she had paid up in two Install
ments last January II, 1870, and that
her brother had noted the payment on
the back OF the note. Mr.. Ketchum
handed her the note saying, Ellen,
YOU had better destroy the note as it
may give you trouble in the future"
She destroyed the note in his presence.
Gen. Brice expressed astonishment at
the demand. Her fathers books
showed her Indebtedness to be $26OO.
There was no evidence of her owing
$4,000. Gen. Brice told her she had
better give up. the idea Of going to
Europe, as it would be impossible for
for him to give her the bonds. She took
the announcement calmly and left. She
went to Boston on July 4th for her
fathers effects. Mr.. Ketchum then
read the contents of a diary Of her
fathers. He was about to proceed with
what she had said about them, when an
objection was made by the counsel for
the defense to the reading Of the books.
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BatchelOr's Hair Dye.

This superb Hair Dye is the best in the
World-Perfectly Harmless, Reliable and In
stantaneous. No disappointment. No RI
diculous Tints or Unpleasant Odor. The
genuine W. A. Bachelors Hair Dye pro-
duces IMMEDIATELY splendid Black or
Natural Brown. Does not Stain the Skin,
but leaves the Hair Clean. SOFT and Beau-
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold
by all Druggists. Factory 10 Bond Street,
New York, ian2}-ddw
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The Conference.
MEMPHIS.
NOf Express RObbers-Desper.
ATE Struggle.

MOI Express RODDeFS-DeSpe
aIe Struggle.
MHs, December 1.-Two men
a Ferrington and Barton, the
]: Of the gang that stole an ex'
s:sin and ran away with it from
..iy on October 2lst, and robbed
lg:sss car, and who were also
s1ei in the robbery Of the train at
On iD last July, were arrested a
1.-TWO since at Verona, Missouri,
liesPerate fight, by Allen Pink
and detectives. A requisition
obtained, they started for Union
While on the transfer boat, go
anCairo to Columbus, Kentucky,
morning, Barton made a clear
son, telling all about the
i&c., and named Ferrington as
s&a large organized gang. Soon
lie confession Ferrington called
':'2n 10 the boats guard and,
o'verSinC, grabbed his pistol and
:. i at Pinkerton's head. The
Immediately closed with him
1%niIie ensued and just as Fer,
= vas about discharging the pis-
'1ker:ons face assistance came,
%. shocked up and the ball went
ar The scutfle was then re-
aad Ferrington, making one
ss effort to release himself, went
'e guards Of the boat and the
,''lHIng him was seen 10 more.
- S1s conveyed to Union City
.oaled in Jail. A private tele,
.7siyed states that Ferrington' 9
- also implicated in the express
=: was captured at Pennington,
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by the Commission, and was, therefore,
in reality only an advance. Beth bills
were passed.
On motion, it was ordered that when
the House adjourn to-day it be until
Monday next.
The bill appropriating $4,000 to
supply the deficiency caused by the
defalcation of T. A. Mccartney in the
Postoffice Department was passed.
At 2:45 P. M. the House adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-16
INSURANCE 90.

CAPITAL, eNe,00o.
DIRECTORS:
T. II. Logan, Thos. r. shallcron,
q. w. FranEheim, in. Vance,
J. II. Hobbs, Michael Reilly,
Louis c. Stifel.
THIS COMPANY NOW HAVING BEEN
organized i've years, and in that time done
q successful business, liz still prepared to
take risks at fair rates on BUILDINGS Of all
Kinds, Merchandise, Manufacturing Entab-
lishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and Car
goes on the Western Rivers and Lakes.
This Company offers superior induce
ments TO Farmers, whereby they can be
insured on Dwellings, Furniture, Barns and
contents, for three or five years at reduced
rates. This being State Company, with
THE LARGEST CASH CAPITAL
paid in and surplus OF any company In the
State and composed OF some ninety.four
stockholders, most of whom are among our
best business men, recommends itsslf % the
favorable consideration OF the insur1ng pub
lie, and solicits their patronage. Applica-
tons for insurance will be promptly at.
tended TO at their office, No. ~ Monroe
Street, or at their several agencies through
out the State.
SAML MCCLELLAN, President.
GEO. MENDEL, Vice President.
&. NJ. COEN, Secretary.
A. l.. WILEY General A ent fah20
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BROOKLYN.
The Smallpox spreading.

BROOKLYN, December l5.-The small
pox is spreading so rapidly that great
alarm is felt in consequence. The dis
ease is said to be spreading all over the
c;ty A committee OF the Board OF
Health of this city waited on the
Mayor yesterday, who stated that
money would be raised to help to ward
off the furthers spread ofthe disease, and
in the meantime he instructed the
Board to employ an extra force Of ply
sicians. The Health Office is daily
crowded with applicants for vaccine
ton.
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CINCINNATI.
Acquitted.

CINCINNATI, December l5.-The case
ofs W,Walton & Co., whose wholesale
u ,;,uor establishment was seized by the
80 ,overnment officials for a supposed vlo'
fst;on Of the revenue laws, on Tuesday; az
was released this afternoon, sftet eI. = iu,, VI
;nxestisation, %aY which showed tna' ~
n;olat;on had been committed.