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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28

of 12 he played the works OF Seal
latti and Handel so as to excel an
one in London at the time. Iii
later compositions were highly ad
mired.
Probably no one ever equaleC
Nicolo Paganini (l784) as violin
ist. At the age Of eight he com
posed a sonata, which was so diff
cult that none but himself could
play it. At this time he played il
the church three times a week, and
made his debut at the theater al
nine. From fourteen to twenty-one
he travelled, producing an immense
farore wherever he appeared, In
timately connected with his life was
that Of Camille Sivori (1S17). 1t
is somewhat remarkable circum-
stance that the birth Of this young
virtuoso was hastened by the won-
derful strains Of aganini's violin ;
for on the night he was born his
mother visited concert given by
the great Geneose, whose mantle in
later years righttully fell Oh the
shoulders OF Sivori.
At eighteen months he would
play on two sticks to represent a
violin, and hum a melody OF his
own; aud before he was two, hear
ing a band in the street, he managed
to get out of the house and followed
the music several miles, and teased
so much shortly after ior a violin,
that his father had to get one for
him. AZ four he could play any
thing he heard sung, and had be-
come the pet OF the whole city, in-
Guiding the Queen, who often gave
him presents. He would never go
to church, or anywhere else, unless
there was going to be music, and
then no persuasion would keep him
away. When he was six Paganini
50 the city, and sent for
him, and on hearing him play gave
him lessons for two months, when
he was able to perform concertos in
public. Al ten he played at the
Conservatoire in Paris, and went
from thence to London. When he |
was twenty-three Paganini, then
sick unto death, gave him his favor
ite violin, saying, "You will be the
only survivor Of my manner" Six
years later he came to this country,
and critic who saw him says
''In manner he is very modest and
unassumiug, apparently not wish
ing to pass himself off upon the
public for more than he is WORTH"
. Golory TOR 4ag''st.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28

A correspondent says that the
Princess de Ia Tour d'Auvergne,
who is erecting a convent on the
Mount Of Olives which she has
purchased and presented to the
CatholiCs-will remain in Jerua-
lem seven years longer. Her sole
companions in the little cottage
where she lives are a dog and cat.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28
Munkers, D, 7. ?. Goodman, I.

: Marion-M. L. Savage, D., j
) seph Engle, r., J. A. Richardson
: r.
Multnomah-,J. N. Dolph R
J. S. NJ. Van Cleave, l., So
Hirsch, R.
Polk-R. $. Crystal, !.
Unions. Hanna, r.
Umatilla-C. L. Jewell, I.
Washington It. r. Cornelius
r.
Wasco-E. Barnes, |,
! Yamhill--Wm. Townsend, D.,
J. c. Brady, D.
Benton and 20 'k-A. NJ. With
am, r.
Democrats are Wisdom of Baker,
Myers and Offield of Clackamas,
Tolen Of Josephine, Herrin of Jack.
son, Cochran Of Lane, Haley and
Munkers ofLinn, Savage Of Marion,
Townsend and Brady Of Yamhill,
|
w. II. Clark of Grant.-12.
Republicans are Lee of Benton,
Smith Of Clatsop, Columbia and
Tillamook, Webster of Coos and
Curry, Watson Of Douglas, Engle
and Richardson of Marion, Dolph
and Hirsch Of Multnomah, Hanna
Of Union, Cornelius of Washington,
Witham Of Benton and Polk.-11.
Independents are Owens of Doug
las, Bristow Of Lane, Goodman of
Linn. Van Cleave of Multnomah,
Crystal of Polk, Jewell of Una
tilla, Barnes Of WRsco.-7.
The .iold-over members of tho
Senate are Myefs of Clackamas,
Webster OF Coos and Curry, Wat
son Of Douglas, Tolen Of Josephine,
Bristow Of Lane, Dolph OF Multno-
nah, Hanna Of Union, Cornelius Of
Washington. Only 8 hold over
and % were elected last Spring.
In Washington county P. G.
Buford was voted for as a candidate
for State Senator, and received $50
votes, and it is understood that be
will contest the election OF 7. r.
Cornelius, who holds over and was
elected to represent Washington,
Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook,
and holds over, specifically, by the
act which created Washington in a
separate district. Cornelius seat
seems secure.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Baker j. G. Wilson, d., c.
G. Chandler, d.
Benton-Ja,nes Bruce, l., James
Chambers, r., w. J. Kelly, r.
Clackamas = Henry McGugin,
d., ]. NJ. Reed, D., 2. 5. Meyer,
D., S. P. Lee, K.
Columbia j. S. Rinearson, l.
Coos and Curry-H. Blake, Il.
Douglas-Geo. Riddle, l., j. G.
Drain, l., d. W. Sterns, L.,
Thomas Ledgerwood, /.
Grant-Bart Curl, |.
Jackson--G. B. Van Riper, D.,
w. J. Plymale, D., Thomas
Wright, D.
Josephine W. Fiddler, D.
Lane-A. J. Doak, d., Richard
Hays, D., J. D. Matlock, D., John
McClung, r.
Linn-Harvey Shelton, d., A.
w. Stannard, D., G. F. Crawford,
D., +. Shedd, l., Joseph Lame,
l., Jonathan Wassom, l.s
Marion-F. x. Matthew, D.,
David Simpson, r., William Darst'
r., G. A. Reed, r., W. Cranston,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28

Miss Hattie Lewis, Of New Lon.
don, Conn, has recently married
the Roman Count Bandalairi at
Paris.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28
Miscellaneous.
Musical Precocity Ole Bull Camilla
UrsO The WesIeys Paganilai.


Ole Bull III 1880 spent severa
months at Trieste, and one day
visited the house of NJ. Jaell, the
conductor of the orchestra. Little
Alfred, then only few weeks old
listened with rapt attention to the
wonderful tones he produced, and
when be ceased playing at once set
up a cry for the violin, and he
would have it; and 50 it was given
him, aud, improbable as it may
seem, at the age Of three ne execu-
ted many of Ole Bulls most astol-
ishing tcats. Atsx he could play
perfectly the concertos OF Robe,
Beriot AID Mayseder, and at the
age Of eight, without an hours IN
struction, he appeared in public as
q solo pianist. Before lie was six
teen he had given concerts in every
considerable city in Europe, and
List, who heard him at that age,
is reported as saying, ellis playing
is full of fire, elegance, expression
and genius" "
The name Of Camilla Urso is
familiar to the world, and her tai
ents are everywhere admired. Her
father and grandfather were both
eminent musicians. At the age Of
six she was one OF the most charm
inc children IN the world. The
slightest soand would cause hel to
weep or laugh, as it expressed sor-
row or joy. One day, at about
this age, she said to her father, Il
wish to learn the violin;;" and like
o sensible man, he got teacher at
once. At seven she made her
debut. 1t is impossible to describe
the ovation which she received.
On tour through France shortly
after, she was loaded with praise,
bonbons and toys, kind OF ovation
to which little Camilla seemed not
iusensihle. A critic, speaking OF
her at the age OF eight, says:
"yVhat is the most surprising is the
sentiment of her execution; she
excelS in that essential expression
that comes wholly from the soul,
and which the composer, from lack
OF means to express, ahandons to
the discretion and intelligence ofthe
eXecutant."
1t is not generally known that
The Rev. Chas. Wesley, brother
of the founder of the Methodist
Church, was blessed with two sons.
Tie elder, Charles (1767), when at
the age of 3, without instruction,
played several tunes correctly on
the harpsichord. When he was
baby his mother used to quiet him
by playing on the harpsichord; and
80 keen was his ear for harmony
that he would not permit her to
play with one hand only, and,
though not able to speak, would
seize hold Of the other and put it
on the keys. When he first began
10 play he had to be tied in the
chair to keep him from falling, but
at that age (S) would put q true
bass to all he played. At the age
of 4, when asked to play before a
stranger, he would always ask, rs
he a n,asicker?" and If answered
in the affirmative would comply
con spirito. Although he never
bed efficient instruction, at the age
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28

John Bruner, twelve years old,
hanged himself at his fathers house,
in Hardin county, KY, the other
day. His father had refused to
buy him a new saddle.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-08-28

The worst of maniacs
maniacs,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
Scene in the Park,

A young gentleman who was strolling.
in that pleasant resort during the slight
shower that prevailed, sespied in the
distance handsomely dressed young
lady, whom he took for an acquaint-
ance, and dashed off in very hurried
manner to give her his umbrella SO as
to protect her from the rain. While,
almost out of breath, heat last reached
the person, and without looking said:
" Miss - =, allow me to- present you
with my u1n brella to protect you from
the rain The person turned around,
facing him, and replied, HfTank ee,
sir, dis is Miss Mary Jones'" Imagine
the feelings Of the gentleman when he
discovered that the object of his solici
tude was damsel of the ebony hue.
He wllted, and Immediately migrated
homeward a sadder but wiser man.
Savannah AdUertiser and Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
DIR. Pierce's FayOYite Prescription

is very strongly recommended b. the Medical
Faculty and is largely prescribed among their
Female Patients. It is worthy Of all conf
dence, as may be seen from the following
testimonials
Dr. G. B. CHAPMAN, Plattsmouth. Neb,
writes have under treatment lady, who
for the pastEseven years has been afflicted, and,
after trying several physicians without receiv-
ing benefit, Is gaining rapidly on yoet,' Faoor-
ute Prescription. "..' ""
.'" ATLANTA, III, July IA, 1872. q
DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y.-Dear Sir
lrhave not words to express my gratitude to
you for your advice and assistance in my case
There has not one who has used your medicines
since they have been brought here, but that
can say with me they have been greatly bene-
fted. Since l have been so helped by its use,
SIX or seven around me left cf& all doctors and
other medicines, and now use it in their fami-
lies, after being cured of the same disease as
NINE You do not know what wonder it
created In our city, by it's restoring my sister I
wrote you about, for she had been under the
care OF three Of our best DOCTORS but could
not sit up but for few minutes at one time.
begged OF her to try your medicines, and be-
tore she had used half the bottles she could go
all around the yard, and has now come home
from visit five miles away.
Mrs. THOS. MCFARLAND.
From Miss LoRTzDA E. ST. CLAIR, Shade,
Athens Co.. Ohio, Oct IA, 1872:
Dr. Il. '. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Your
Favorite Prescription is working almost like a
miracle OF me. [ am better already than I
have been for over two years.
From ELLA A. SCHAFER, GAINESVILLE, Ind,
Aug. 3, 1872
DR.. Pierce Ireceived the medicine you sent
me, and began using it Immediately. AS re-
suit OF the treatment I feel better than I have
for three years.
From Mrs. JOHN K. HAMLIN Odell, III,
March 19, 1872:
Dr.. Pierce: The Favorite Prescription has
done me good, which [ am very thankful for.
Favorite Prescription is sold by all druggists.
DR.. Pierce's Treatise on Chronic Diseases of
Women viii be sent to any address on receipt
Of two stamps.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
Purifying Water.

Professor Bischof, of Glasgow, is re-
ported to have improved his we'll
known invention, and now filters water
for drinking purposes through spongy
iron and pounded limestone. The iron
is placed in the upper movable cham
Der Of an earthenware filter, and
pounded limestone is arranged in a
seperate layer below. tt e iron is pro-
cured IN powdery, spongy state by the
reduction Of ore without fusion, af-
ter the extraction Of sulphur and cop
per by heat. 1t removes all albuminoid
and nitroginized compounds, and also
lead contaninations, from the water.
and trace Of iron taken up by the
water is separated by it's subsequent
passage through the limestone. It is
stated that one charge of the material
thus described, and costing only about
25 cents, secures efficient fltering for
ten gallons of water per day during 200
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
THE BEST EVIDENCE.

The following letter from REV. E. S. BEST, Pas
tor M. E. Church. Natick, Mass, will be read with
interest by many physicians Also those suffering
from the same disease as afflicted the son of the
Rev. E. S. Best No person can doubt this testi-
mony, and there is no doubt about the curative
powers Of VEGETINE: .
NATICK, Mass, Jan. 1873.
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding
your VEGETINE medicine Of the greatest uGIate. We
feel assured that it has been the means Of saving
our sons life He is now seventeen years of age:
for the last two years he has suffered from NEGRO
sis of his leg, caused by scrofulous Affection and
so far reduced that nearly all who saw him
thought his recovery impossible A council of
able physicians could give US but the faintest
hope of his rallying, two of the nun Der de-
claring that he was beyond the reach of human
remedies, that even amputatiOn could not save
him, as he had not vigor enough to endure the OPP
Grafton. Just then commenced giving him
VEGETINE, and from that time to the present he
has been continuously improving. He has lately
resumed his studies, thrown away crutches and
cane and walks about cheerful and strong.
Though there is still some discharge from the
opening where his limb was lanced, we have the
fullest confidence that in a little time he will be
perfectly cured.
He has taken about three dozen bottles of VEG
ETINE. but lately uses but little, as he declares
that he is too well to be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours, p: s. BEST.
MRS. L. G.. z. BEST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
A FEW GOOD REASONS:

IA Ne,o Invention THOROUGHLY TESTED and
secured by Letters Patent.
2.-Mazes perfect LOCK STITCH, alike on both
sides, on all kinds Of goods.
3.-Runs LIGHT, SMOOTH, NoIsELEss and RAPID
best combination Of qualities.
4.-DURABLE-Rua for Years without Repairs.
5.-WM do all Uarieties of Work and Fancy Stitch
ing in superior manner.
&. Is Most Easily damaged by the operator.
Length of stitch may be altered while running,
and machine be threaded without passing
thread through holes.
5.-Design Simple, Ingenious, Elegant forrnng
the stitch without the of Cog Wheel Gears,
Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. Has the automatic
Drop Feed, which iRsres aoform length Of stitch
any speed Has Thread Controller, which
allows easy movement of needle-bar and preuents
injury to thread.
Reconstruction most careful and FINISHED.
is manufactured by the most ski!fad and q peri
enced nlee7to MICS at the celebrated Remington
ArnOry, Iiion, n. New York Office,
Nc. Madison square, (kurtz's Build
in..) BRANCH OFFICES: 2s5 State ST.,
Chicago, H.; 27O superior ST., Cleveland,
o.; ISL Fourth ST., Cincfnnafi, o.; 4OG
Main ST., Buffalo, N. "; 332 Washingf ton
ST., Boston, Mass; SO Chestnut ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa; 10 sixth ST., Pitts
burSh, Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19

The Ladies' Sorosis Club,of New York,re-
Gently changed their discussions from Woman's
suffrage to Hair preparations aHd Pimple Banish
ers. They declared that where nature had not
endowed them with beauty, it was their right
yea, their duty-to seek it where they could So
they ali voted that Magnolia Balm overcame Sal
lowness, Rough Skin and Rim gmarks, and gave to
the complexion most distingue (Sorosan) and
marble-like appearance dangerous to men, no
doubt; and that Lyons Kathairon made the hair
grow thick, soft and awful pretty, and moreover
prevented 1t from turning gray. If the prOpri-
etors of these articles did not send the sisters
invoice, they are not smart.
Not Quite SO Fast, MI. Jones "A horse
doctor in Philadelphia caught changing the
celebrated Mexican Mustang Imminent into other
bottles, and using it as his own recipe. Honesty
is always the best policy. These medicine men
like TO follow up such fellows. 1t cured the lame
horse all the same; but it damaged the Doctors
reputation, and benefited the proprietor in pro-
portion. We have heard Of SO many Rheumatic
persons and lame horses being cured by the Mus
tang Eminent that we advise every housekeeper,
iveryman and planter to invest in 90 ct. a
81 90 BOTTLE against accident. Beware of counter
feits. It is wrapped in a steel engraving, signed
g G. w. Westbrook, Chemist"
The Grand Revolution MEDICAL TREAT
DIENT, which was comm need in 1S60 is still i'll
progress. Nothing stop it, for it is founded
the principle now universally acknowledged,
that physical vigor is the most formidable an
tagonist Of all human ailments, and experience
has shown that PLANTATION BITTERs is a peerless
nvigorant, well as the best possible safeguard
gainst epidemic diseases:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
4 Naked Rrida

At the centennial celebration at New
Fame, VT, the address was delivered by
Judge c. K. Field, the well-known
anecdotlst, and among the stories told
by HIM IN 1t is the following, as given
in the Montpelier Argus By strange
perversion OF legal principles, it WIS
supposed by osr ancestors that who
ever married widow who was admin
istratrix upon the estate of her deceas-
ed husband, represented insolvent, and
should thereby possess himself of any
property or thing purchased by the
deceased husband, would become an
executor de SON tort, and would there
by make himself liable to answer for
the goods OF his predecessor. Major
Moses Joy became enamored of Mrs.
Hannah Ward, widow of William Ward,
who died in 1888. leaving an insolvent
estate, of which Mrs. Ward was admin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
A PHYSICIAN WHO HEAT,ED HI,rsE77

A PHYSICIAN WHO HEALED HIMsELF,
If railroad director were dashed to
every locomotive, there would be fewer
railroad accidents, and if doctors had
to take their own physic before admin
istering it to their patients, fewer peo-
pie would be poisoned. DR.. Joseph
Walker, Of California, took this course
when he first compounded the famous
Vinegar Bitters which now rank as an
inestimable household remedy in all
parts of the United States. He healed
himself with this specific before he Of
fered it to the world. He introduced
1t with simple statement of the man
ner In which he had discovered it's veg
etable Ingredients and been cured,
while wandering, sick and poor, among
the California tribes. He stated what
the preparation had done for himself
and few sufferers from dyspepsia, bill
lousness, rheumatism, lung diseases,
and many other prevalent disorders,
beleyed him, tried the new restorative
and were more than satisfied with the
results. In this way the sale of the
Vinegar B1tters began, and we mention
the fact as an evidence that in this age
OF Intelligence and inquiry, nothing
that is really valuable to mankind can
prove pecuniary failure-event though
it may lack the help of capital. and
have to fight its way against powerful
opposing interests. Within two or
three months after it's introduction. the
article became self-supporting, and it
now yields a magnificent annual rev.
enue.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19

The range Of disorders which yield to the inf1u-
ence of this medicine, and the number OF defined
diseases which never fails to cure, are greater
than any other single medicine has hitherto been
even recommended for, by any other than the
propri etors Of some quack Dostrum. These dis
eases are Scrofu1a and all Eruptive diseases and
TumOrs Rheumatism, Govt, Neuralgia, and Spinal
complaints, and all Infammatory symptoms, u
GERS all Syphilitic diseases, Kidney anu Bladder
Diseases Dropsy, the whole train of painful dis
orders which so generally affiict American wo-
men, and which carry annually thousands Of them
to premature graves; Dyspepsia,s that universal
curse of American manhood; Heartburn, Piles,
Constipation, Nervou sness, Inability to sleep and
impure blood. ,-- l.. r
This is a formidable list of human ailments for
any single medicine to successfully attack, and It
is not probable that any one article before the
public has the power to cure the quarter CT them
exceptipg the VEGETINE IT lays the axe at the
root of the tree of disease by first eliminating
eyery impurity from the blood promoting the Sc
cretions, opening the pores-the great escape
valves of the m-invigorating the liver to its
full and natural action cleansing the stomach and
siren othening digestion. This much accom-
plished the speedy and the permanent cure OF not
ONLY the diseases we have enumerated, but like
wi Sc the whole train of chronic and constitutional
disorders is certain to follow. This is precisely
what VEGETINE does and it does it so quickly and
so easily, that it is accomplished fact almost
before the patient is aware of it himself.
H. Vegetfne is sold by all Druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
Regulating the Fare.

Paganini, one day at Florence ump-
ed into a cab and gave orders to be
driven to the theater. The distance
was not great, but he was late, and an
enthusiastic audience was waiting to
hear him perform the famous prayer Of
Noise on a single string.
"How much do owe you ?" said he
to the driver.
''"For you" said the man, who had
recognized the great volinist, ''the
fare is ten francs.
"What, ten francs? You are surely
jesting."
81 am speaking seriously. You
charge as much for a place at your con-
cert.
Paganini was silent for a moment
then, with a complacent glance at the
rather too witty driver, said:
81 will pay you ten francs when you
drive me upon one wheel. %
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19

z N 4 II Is
istratrix. To avoid the unpleasant pen-
alties of the law. on the morning of her
marriage with Major Joy Mrs. Ward
placed herself into the closet, with a
tire woman, who stripped her of all
her clothing, and when in "a perfectly
nude state she thrust her fair, round
arm through diamond hole in the
door Of the closet,f the gallant Major
clasped the hand Of the buxom widow,
and was married in due form by the
iolliest parson in Vermont. At the
close of the ceremony the tire-woman
dressed the bride in jaacomplete ward
robe which the Major had provided
and caused to be deposited in the
closet at the. commencement of the
ceremony. She came out elegantly
dressed in silk, satin and lace; and
there was kissing all round.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-08-19
An Energetic Little Borer.

The following is told by the Ukiah
Dispatch Of July 10: Our attention
was called one day this week to the
singular fact that little bug or fy is
now busily at work trying to eat up
the iron pillars supporting the portico
of our court house. The insect is not
more than half as large as the common
house fly, and yet, in some instances.
1T has actually bored it's way into the
solid iron, the chips being elected in
iron dust from the place of entrance.
No serious harm can result from this
energetic little worker, however, unless
their numbers are multiplied into
thousands, or perhaps even hundreds of
thousands.