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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

COLLEGE PRESIDENTS ON Boat.
ING. The New England College
Presidents have been holding con-
ference at Hanover, N. H. Among
tho subjects discussed was that of
boating and the University regatta.
College Faculties, as rule, have
been strongly opposed to boating on
the ground that it distracted the at
tention of young men from their stud
les. Probably their view was more
Just than that of the boating men who
objected to the studies because it dis
tracted their attention from rowing.
Still IL is undeniable that the influence
in favor Of physical culture which the
University regatta exercises is mat.
ter not to be lightly undoYalned.
The assembled Presidents have had
the good sense to perceive this and
the courage to acknowledge it. The
conference took the ground that while
boating had its evils, the good more
than overbalauced the bad, and that
it would be a grave mistake to oppose
tho regatta because a few young men
might make II the occasion Of dissipa.
ton, aud a fow more might neglect
their studies in order to take part in
tho race. AS tho President Of Am
herst College took part in the confer
ence, the Amherst students may per.
haps repent of their yirtuous decision
not TO row at Saratoga. and may join
in tho next years contest for the hon
ors that now belong TO Columbia,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
KNOWN FOR HIS IIDERALITy
THE onINEsE Gong METAL.

Bronzes containing from IS to %
per cent. of tin, heated to redness
and suddenly cooled by plunging
into cold water, havetheir density in
creased by the process; but when o
specimen which has been so treated
is again heated to redness and an
nealed, OF very slowly cooled, the
density is reduced. The latter eff
feet is much less marked than the
former, and q piece Of such bronze,
subjected alternately to sudden and
to slow cooling, has its density nota-
bly, increased by a few repetitions of
tho operations. This result does oc-
cur when q bronze containing only
from six to twelve per cent. of tin is
submitted to tho same series of pro-
cesses. When alternately, either
with annealing Or with sudden cool
ing, the sample is submitted to such
mechanical operations as simple com
preston, the stroke of q coming
press, or, in the case of bronzes poor
in tin, to extension in o rolling mill,
the density of both classes of bronzes
is augmented. Both the mechanical
and heating actions contribute to
this affect, which, in bronzes rich in
tin, is more marked with sudden
than with slow cooling. Bronzes
rich in tin are softened by sudden
cooling, while the reverse effect is
produced in steel, in which also the
density is diminished by the opera
ton, instead OF being increased, as
in the bronzes.
A discovery of considerable indus
trial valuo is announced in MIR.
Riches paper. It is known that
bronze containing about 20 per cent.
of tin cannot be wrought Mt ordinary
temperature, and that at o bright
cherry red heat 1t crumbles under
the hammer. Tho author has, how
ever, found that at dark red heat,
or o little below it, this alloy is as
malleable as iron, and may be ham
mered into thin plates with the great
est ease. Awaiting himself Of this
observation, he has been able, in
conjunction with M. Champion, to
fabricate gongs, which arc, in chem
ical composition, external appear
ance and sohorouB properties, iden-
tical with the famous Chinese instru-
ments.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
A MASONIC GOAT,

Ip small village, not a thousand
miles from Sonoma, Cal, a certain di-
vine whose church is strongly OPP
posed to secret societies announced q
few weeks ago that he would deliver
a discourse against FreemaE onry. The
appointment was for Saturday night
and large audience came out to hear
HIM. Just as the speaker began to
warm up with his subject, lot OF
boys went up to the door aud opening
It showed in an old billy goat and lock-
cd tho door on the outside. Now
this old goat was notorious fellow.
The boys about town had teased and
"fooledp with him so much that he
was always "on the fight ~
When thrust into the large compa.
ny that composed the audience OF the
reverend speaker he was not ut all
abashed, but began looking round for
a fooman worthy of his horns. Soon
he discovered the speaker gesticula-
ting in the farther end of the room,
and with a few preliminary mods to
assure himself that his neck was in
good working order, he made for. him
on tho double.quick 1t was as II the
ghost of tho traditional Masonic goat
was after him. Dodging around the
pulpit he managed to elude billys
well-aimed butts.
Down among the audience they
came, the pursued and the pursuer
Women and children mounted the
benches, and such scene of confusion
and such an uproar is not often seen
in a solemn assembly. In the mean
time the boys were firing a volley OF
stones at the end of the building. BY
a strategic movement the goat was
caught and tied TO a bench, and the
congregation quieted down. The
speaker resumed his subject. lr
Billy stood quietly for awhile, but
when one Of the boys who knew his
tricks made n motion at him, he began
TO plunge and to rear TO get at him,
creating about as much confusion as
before. When the door was opened
all were glad to get out except Billy,
who felt that he had not had half q
show.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
A NOBLE WORK.
what tho Grange is Doing for Women

What the Grange is Doing for Women
A Grange correspondent of the
Chronicle gives his views as follows
upon the benefits which farmers
wives and daughters are receiving
through the influence Of the Grange
"When the historian shall have
taken his pen to write the history of
America in the last half of the nine
teenth century, among the most in
teresting pages of that history will
be those which chronicle the Grange
movement. Those which tell of the
war of the rebellion and the victo-
ries which led to the emancipation
of 1000, 900 bondsmen will be full
of interest; but those which tell to
succeeding generations the silent rev.
olution which led to the social, moral,
financial and political emancipation
of many more millions of the Iillers
Of the soil will be of greater inter
est. After all the discussions on the
subject of woman's sphere, the solu-
ton of the question was left to this
wonderful movement. How did the
Grange find woman in the rural dis
tricts? 1t found her almost secluded
from the world, over-worked, poorly
educated, confined to her household
duties from morning until night for.
weeks and months and years; no
time nor opportunity was allowed
for social culture or mental improve
ment; she had few moments for re-
taxation or enjoyment; she was al
most unknown and unnoticed by the
world-a patient, accomplishing
toiler, for all this was deemed ne
cessity to meet the increasing de-
mands of an increasing family. But
the Grange has come to her and tells
her that mere existence is not oil of
life; that the mind is infinitely supe-
rior to the body, that there is an err
ror in the system that dooms her to
endless toll and seclusion. 1t asks
her to give up for q few hours her
household cares and labor and cheer
fully go forth with her husband on
his weekly trip to the village, there
to meet with brothers and sisters in
place dedicated to the Improvement
Of, the higher and better life-the
mind and heart. The mystic door
swings back and she is admitted to a.
new and beautiful world, one in
which rest and enjoyment alternate
with toll and care, and wherein her
longings for social pleasure are fully
met. Here the nobler part of her
being is called forth, strengthened
and developed, and new and happy
emotions are created, as the aims
and purposes of the Order are open
cd out to her. In the Grange, too,
the husband has learned the great
mistake in allowing his wife no re-
spite from her household duties, and
he heeds the lesson. The wife's la
bors are in turn lighteped in view Of
the enjoyment which the close Of the
week will bring. No wonder, then,
that woman loves the Grange. Moth
ing has ever come to her which so
fully meets the wants Of her nature"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

TAXATION IN CUBA.--Captain
General Concha appears to have been
too fast with his method for raising
the wind in Chica, His proposed
five per cent. tax on capital had only
reached the point Of promulgation,
but already the wealthy planters and
merchants Of tho island were begin
ming to squirm under the anticipated
lien on their belongings, and Concha
was doubtless congratulatng himself
on the prospective addition to his
treasury, when, suddenly, the Sorrano
Government at Madrid dispatches an
order to Havana disappearing Of the
intended impost, aud directing that
its collection bo not enforced. Mean
while, il Is reported that the Caban
income tax Is TO be doubled, in place
Of tho obnoxious tariff This looks
TO US like exchanging ono species OF
robbery for another--sinoe any tax to
sustain tho heartlcss war against the
native Cabans Is nothing moro nor
less than robbery land il is a ques1
ton whether Coneaa viii got as much
money out oil tho uow tax as be would
have obtained from tue other.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

A CORRESPONDENT Of The N. e.
Homestead mentions tho experience
of q commercial traveller who has
used bis present wagon nearly seven
years, running iton an average over
Z, 7,0O0,miles per eunum, and the axlea
Of which ara even now but slightly
worn. Lie considers this result owing
solely to care in oiling. aWipe the
axle perfectly dry and use little
pure castor oil. Never uso enough
10 have il work out at The end Of the
hub. Oil often enough 10 prevent
tho axle getting dry Use thin
washer against The shoulder Of the
axle and another against tho nut 70
keep tho wheel pressed back close.
The axle is made taporing, oonse-
quently there will be less play iftho
wheel is kept back close % the
shoulder And tho less play, iha lase
wear on tho axle
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
ALBANY OREGON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21 1874

whit surprised to find himself in his
present position. Public attention
has been directed towards him for
some time, and he has known that he
has been charged, through the press,
with being the leader of the Muon-
tain Meadow murderers. John d.
Lee is 81 years of age, and has had
SIXTY CHILDREN,
Fifty-four of whom are still living. -
He has fifteen grown up sons. He
admits having eighteen wives. One
wife only, the faithful Rachael, &c
companied him to Beaver. She is
here under the protection Of one Of
her husbands numerous aons-in-law.
He was very reticent on the sub
ject of the charge made against him.
That he feels Indifferent to the result
of the investigation would be assert
ing almost too much, but no one can
talk with him without being Impress
ed with the idea that he does not ex-
pect to meet the punishment OF a
murder.
He was born in Randolph county,
Illinois, and is the son Of an Irish
mother, whose maiden name was
Doyle, and q father whom he claims
is one of the Lees of Virginia. He
is five feet nine and a-half inches
high, and weighs 165 pounds. He
has q large head, blue eyes and grey
hair, once black. In Pangwitch and
Beaver, and, indeed, throughout the
southern parr of the Territory, Lee
has been
KNOWN FOR HIS LIBERALTFY
And kindness to travellers and the
poor, notwithstanding the terrible
and well-known story of the Noun
tain Meadow massacre, for bis al
legged participation in which he is
now in chains.
His preliminary examination be-
fore United States G Commissioner is
daily expected.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

A woman in New London Conn,
saw her husband carrying a ladY's
satchel, and she tore the ladysdrcss of
her before discovering that itfwas her
mother who had dropped down on tho
evening train to surprise her. Every
husband in the land who is out eve.
nings should read this little item TO
bis wife, and hold up the dangers Of
her becoming suspicious without tho
best oil cause.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

"What will not woman do for tho
man sho loyos?" asked a writer. She
will not eat onions when going 10 Q
party, no matter how much she loves
him.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

A traveller in Vermont, stopping az
a hotel recently, ordered supper. The
meal was a very inferior one, and at
its conclusion, which was soon reach
ed, he stepped up TO settle Tor it.
"Well, said Bonitaco with alacrity,
u hope you have had a good supper"
"Yes, ," replied be, musingly, "tbe sup
per averaged first rate, the bitter was
strong and the tea was weak. "
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
nYSIER SALOON.

ac,HARI.Es WIFsNER HAVING OPENED
" out n new oyEtar-saiOOn, in the building
next 70 Tayl0rs saloon, invites the public 70
give him call. Fresh oysters and ali other
eaiables served up in any style known 70 the
culinary art, on shOrt notice. natl'
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27

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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
Al wrEaYlEw WIrn - InIgoNEn.

Through the courtesy Of Marshal
Stokes and the prison officials, / had
o brief interview with Leo this morn
ing. j found him in cheerful spirits
While lo did not directly say ~, 1
am inclined 70 think he is not ono
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-27
TnE HAD or TINE cHURcH

Had been derelict in his duty toward
his subaltern, president Young is
not interested in this matter" The
Marshal, with his prisoner, reached
here on Tuesday, when he was i'm
modiately lodged in jail and heavily
ironed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06
Notice.
TO ALL WHO ARE AFFLICTED WITH CHRONIC
DISEASES.

DR. JAMES PORTER, MAGNETIC
~ and Medical Physician, will remain
in New Orleans, at No. 1877 st. Charles
street, until the coming June, and all
who are suffering from Chronic Rheu-
matism, or any Chronic complaint,
should Immediately place themselves
under his treatment, as, from my own
experience, he is sure to afford relief
If the disease is not too far advanced, a
permanent cure.
His charges are very moderate, and
am glad to certify that, after nearly
eight years of constant suffering from
Chronic Rheumatism, (the last three
years of which time the torture both
day and night has been excrutiating,)
and after being treated by many Of our
most eminent and skillful Physicians.
placed myself under the treatment of
DIR. PORTER about the LIST of last Feb
ruary. and remained about five weeks,
during the whole of which time con-
linued to improve, and now have good
reason to believe he has effected per-
manent eure. NJ. LEGRAS,
Tax Collector of the Parish of Rapides.
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TO BE CONTINUED. J

- In 1905 there was but one
manin this country who could make
drawings for cotton machinery. His
name was Ogden, and he was abduct-
ed from Liverpool to Providence, r.
I, in those days great offence.
When 1t was discovered IN Manches-
ter his wife and children were turn
ed out Of employment, and came son
the Parish, but were soon sent 70
America. ~ I
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06

1 Dl-sA new method Of preparing
coffee is becoming popular in France.
After ! roasting, the coffee is ground
'to q very fine four, Which Is then
slightly moistened, miyed with twice
Its weight Of powdered sugar, and
pressed into tablets. Coffee prepar-
ed in this manner is claimed, pound
for pound, to be susceptible Of fur
more complete utilization.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06
ALEXANDRIA.
Rapides Agricultural Fair Associa-

hso YsNto h6 N-.- ~-SS~
ton.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
i ing of the above Association was
held on Saturday, April 4th, for the
purpose of eiecting Directors to serve
for the ensuing year, and the following
gentlemen were chOsen:
w. f. Blackman, John W. Prescott,
julius Levin, j. s. Butler.
w. X. Johnson, Jefferson Wells,
j. 20. Piekens, f. Seip,
r. p. Hunter, r. II. Carnal,
d. w. Hynson, j. 5. Fish,
.,.rf r. L. Luckett.
A meeting of the above Directors was
held according to the charter Of the AS
ISOLATION, OH Monday, April 9th, for the
purpose OF electing its officers for the
coming year also, and the gentlemen
named below were elected:
w. Il. Blackman, .......... President
y, w. Prescott, 80. fice-President
j. 9. French, ...............S Secretary
=, Cullen, ....,...., Treasurer
James G. White, ............. Attorney
A true COPY. j. C. FRENCH,
April 15-lm. Secretary.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09

VTTM. A. MORRISON,
w JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and GENERAL
COLLECTOR, NEW GERMANTOWN, Perry co. Pa.
ar Remittances viii be made promptly Tor az
Collections made. Au
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09
The Drunkard's WIN.

Know all men by these presents, that /,
2. X, of the county of Mecklenberg, and
State of Virginia, being Of sound and de-
posing memory, in view of the uncertainty
of life and the certainty OF death, do make
this, my last will and testament, to wit
died wretched sinner and l leave
to the world worthless reputation, a
wicked example, and memory that is only
fit to perish.
Ileave to my parents sorrow and bitter
ness of soul all the days of their lives.
leave TO my brothers and sisters shame
and grief, and the reproach of their ac-
quaintanccs.
leave my widow and broken-hearted
wife a life of lonely struggle with want and
suffering.
leave my children tainted name, a
reviled position, pitiful ignorance, and
a mortifying recollection Of father who
by his life disgraced humanity, and at his
premature death Joined the great compa-
ny Of those who never enter the kingdom
of God Ipray God that those who are
yet living may take warning and profit by
the above.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09
Idle but Hurtrul Words.

There is nothing in the New Testament
more startling than the enunciation of the
responsibility which we assume whenever
we speak for every idle. word we shall
have to give an account at the last, great
day.
There is something appalling in this, for
how many idle words have we all spoken
But there is no principle of divine law
for which there is not some substantial
reason; and our own observation has led
us to the conclusion that no inconsiderable
part of the unhappiness of this world is oc-
casioned by hastily, illconsidered, idle
words.
People are more sensitive than they are
thought to be, and more people are sensi-
tive than are thought to possess any sensi-
bility whatever. We mean sensibility to
the remarks of others.
A whole life may be nhuenced-whole
life may be darkened, by single observa-
tion, the maker of which never thinks of
again. Words lightly uttered often sink
very deep into the mind of some boy or
girl to whom they are addressed and when
those words are cruel or unkind or unjust,
they may rankle for years, never losing
their freshness or their force in memory,
but often recurring to recollection-a last
ing well Of bitterness.
And grown people are often as sensitive
as children. Men and women who appear
almost Indifferent and even callous to what
is said to them, or about them, are not un-
frequently deeply wounded by some
thoughtless remark, to which the speaker
attaches little or no Importance.
If we habitually care to mind how hurt
full to others our idle words may be, we
should utter less of them