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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

TIIE CIINAMAN AHEAD.-The race at
the polls opened at the Opera House Fri
day night was between Cohn and Kwong
Now, the first getting 236 votes and the
latter 256. Just as the polls closed J. X.
Weatherford offered forty votes more for
Coln, but as the time agreed upon for clos
ing the polls had arrived, and Jase Wheel
er, time-keeper, had announced sstin1e's
up, the votes could not be received. and
the China merchant got away with the
dictionary. Anybody and everybody was
allowed to vote, as often rs they pleased,
upon the payment of 25c for each vote,
and the last minute before closing the polls
there was rs much excitement among the
bystanders rs if the tate of the nation hung
on the result. The Congregational Soci-
ETY., under whose auspices the fair was
held,srealized nearly 800 by this election
scheme. ast mai9a1s T*fef.r5s
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
MORE. DEMOCRATIC REFoRM

This great "Reform Democratic
party has brought another burden upon
the Nation. BY its attempts to over
ride the will of the people, possibly
through the orders of Tilden, IN this
State at Salem on the 9th inst, it has
necessitated the sumnoning of a large
number of witnesses to Washington
City, at an expense OF thousands of
dollars to- tile people of this Nation.
The leaders of the Democratic party in
Oregon, by this outrageous attempt at
fraud upon the people have covered
themselves with obloquy, and brought
an otherwise needless expense upon the
Nation, adding thousands of dollars to
the already heavy burdens of the peo-
pie; andi this in addition to the State
debt of nearly one million dollars which
Grover leaves the people to pay!
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

When a large, rotund, redfaced, wells
dressed man, with a new silk istovepipe SET
jauntily over the bald spot on his head,
sets down Suddenly on his shoulders and
back on the muddy, halffrozen crosswalk,
elevating his feet at the same time to show
his disdain for the usual style IN stich casess
it is useless for him to scramble to an up
right position, and smiltng1y ejac1latss
cit didn't hurts for there are peopls
who win persist in setting him down as 4
patent fraud s. 55A 1'f
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

AA&A Can't be made by every agent
VGOI every month In the business we
1A60 furnish, bnt those willing TO
work can easily earn dozen dol
lars q day right IN their oasIl locsfftfes. Have
no room to explain here. Business pleasant
and honorable Women. and boys and girls do
fle well as men. We win furnish You a com
nIete Outfi1 free. The business pays better than
ANYTHING else. We will bear expense of start
ing You. Particulars free. Write and see.
Farmers and mechanics. their sons and daugf-
ffsrs and nafcsaasas in need of paying work at
home should write to us about flie work at
once Now ii the time Don't delay. Address
TRuE & Co, Agnsia, Maine. tn26v9,I
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Six mining deeds on the ledge of the
great Bonanza (mud springs on Camp
creek, IN Wasco county, have been re-
corded IL the clerks office IN The
DalIes.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
OLD SAYINGS.
As poor as a church mouse,

is-. As poor as a church mouse,
.@tA As thin as rail;
As fat as a porpoise. @8iF iib
As rough as gale; i4.t.s
-. AS brave as lion, 4.
As spry as Q cat ;a
iaiE As bright as a asixpence,
AS weak as a rat.
'ss4 As proud as a peacock, as e ga
AS sly as a fox;
t1 As mad as a March hair,
~ As strong as an OK;
As frir as a lily,
As empty as air. ,fs
AS rich as Crcosus;
AS cross as bear.
AS pure as an angel,
- As neat as a pin;
= = 50 KS smart as steef-trap, .s ss#f
= Asugfy as sin
AS dead as door-nail,
As white as q, sheet; iei'33 e.
AS fiat as a paucake, 81
AS red as a beet.
B As round as an apple,
As black as your hat s.#..zt.@...
As brown as a berry, f-l%ft
As blind as bat;
AS mean as miser,
As full as a tick
As plump as a partridge.
AS sharp as stick.
AS clear as a penny,
AS dark as a pail;
AS hard as milestone,
As bitter rs gall;
As fine as fiddle.
As clear as bell;
As dry as Q herring,
As deep as well.
As light as feather,
As hard as a rock;
As stiff,as poker,
As calm as q clock;
As green as gosling.
AS brisk as bee - %
And now let me stop, a
Lest you weary of me-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

HANDSOME PRESENTS .[Mr. Foshay has
received large invoice Of new and hand=
somely bound and illustrated works. his
torical, biographical, scientific, literary;
etc. specially adapted for holiday presents.
There are handsome little primmers for
the Juveniles, as well as toys and novelties
of various kinds, gold pens and pencils,
albums, woik-boxes, portfolios, music
books and musical Instruments, etc., etc.
He has the largest and most complets
stock ever brought to this city, which de-
serves tie attention of everybody.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
No. 13.

S. S. OFFICERS. the election last
Sunday for officers Of the Baptist Sunday
School, Sd far as we can learn there was no
intimidation or ssrepeating," and as tbs
result was perfectly satisfactory, there'n be
no trouble with the returning board. Fol-
lowing are the successful officers: Supt.,
Mrs. Addie Mansfield; Asst. Supt.. Marris
Wheeler; sec., Ella Hnnsaker Treas,
Emma Garretson Librarian, j. l.. Hol-
land Asst. Lib. Bmma Gafretsbn; Orr
ganist, Addie Goltfa chorister, L. b.
Royal.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

FIRST RATE.-The Congregational So
ciable at the Opera House on Friday night,
December 18th, was success. the attend
ance being very large. The entertainment
personated (all from Mother Gocse''l,
were well sustained indeed. and were bols-
terously received by the audience. Th6
receipts were two hundred and thirty-five
dolIars-a large amount considering the
money stringency.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Frank Ennis, superintendent of the
English Company at Galice creek, re-
ports scarcity OF water for working
the mines, they having only $50 inches
in the ditch.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

A good deal OF wheat has been sold dur
ing the last two weeks, but the money is
yet to be paid.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

--LATEST FROM CHNA.-Two youths and
a Chinaman had set-to on Sunday after
noon. the Celestial getting the worst Of it,
apparently. We are not informed As to
how the row originated, or who Is to blame
in the matter; but we are of the opinion
that all such disgraceffl rows should Be
nreYenfsd. sallE lEaasn4
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

If you havn't bought your icwelry for
Christmas presents, go to Titus Bros. they
have a tuH supply. ~
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
Attention. Fruit growers

FTNHE DIRECTORS OF THE ALDEN FRUTp
n Co. beg TO announce that they viii put the
Factory in operation as sooii as Fruit and Veg
etables are ready for use. and viii pay cash for
the same when delivered.
Boxes viii be furnished TO all for the purpose
of Infringing their fruit 10 the factory.
Fruit should be picked from the trees andnot
bruised.
Parties having pTuns should be particular to
gather them before they become too ripe.
ALLEN PARKER,
a. n ARNOLD, President,
Secretary.
Albany, July 2s, ls76-snA
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

;. SEVENTY AcCEssIONs. Seventy acees-
siolis to the church are reported at IIalsey,
through the efforts of Rev L ID. Driver,
instead Of fifty, as was reported to us last
week
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

One hundred and seventy-fve dollars
was the net profits of the Congregational
fair Friday night. H8sr
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

DONATION PARfY.-A donation party
win be held at the NJ. E. parsonage on
Friday evening of next week, December
10th. The friends ofthe pastor arg invited
and of course will attend. Bro. De vore-
deserves and should receive 3 large testi-
monial on the OCCASION.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Christmas trees at the Baptist and Meth
odist Churches Monday night a,.e
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Nobt'dy that we have heard of bragz
specially OF the excellent character of tile
roads hereabouts. -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hang up your stockings Sunday night,
young fellcr. Y
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

A NICE CHRISTMAS P.EsEST--I is a pack.
of visiting cards, that can be obtained at
the REGISTER Office printed in the best
style OF the art. Call aud securesa pack
for Kate or Clisrlic-1alle same pliee. iss'
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

See those nice articles of pcrtumery at
II. saitmarsh's drug store; and there is
nothing that viii better please s'her'' for a
Christmas present. -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

The Caledonian mine on Isthmus
Slough, is opened and will be ready to
ship coal soon. This is claimed to be
as good q mine as there is ON Coos Bay
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
G. w. WILCOX.

homeopathic Physician.
OFFICE with DIR. f. II. Griffin First street,
~ Albany, Oregon. e4s- Chronics diseases u
speciality. 2GvS
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

II you havnft insured your life, yon
should tlo so at once by calling on Messrs.
Hall & Tnstfn, agents of the North Pacific.
located at Portland. - !
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Ice cream sales are not effected hy kl'6
weather lereabouts. At ffe fair last Msek
eight gallons were sold.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

How many good wives get up, these
mornings, and make the fires, owing to
tie sudden illness of the .told man''-fll-
hess brohght on BY his forgetting to get
kindling jim readiness the night before
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

NJ. L. SooIAL.-The Methodiat Social
will be held this friday atternoons at Mrs
F. M: Westfall's, commencing at o'clock
ALI fnvited. The ladies report FIRST rats
time at last fridays Social.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

ADVERTISING PAYs.-As an evidence
that everybody reads the REGrsrER far and
near, bat a few weeks ago we advertised
the loss ofa bundle OF new clothing. Tn a
day or two after the paper appeared, the
the party finding the bundle brought it in
and left it at our Office, and ina, few hours
thereafter the owner was in possession.
Week before last we advertised the loss OF
cloak--last week it was returned, the par
ty finding it living quite distance from
the city. And in numerous instances of
late, that we could narrate. people have
been enabled TO obtain lost, property. at
small expense. in the shortest possible
time, after. making their losses known
through the columns OF the REGISTER. 1t
pays to advertise in the REGISTER.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

CHANGE OF PLAcE.-Owing to the fact
that the M. E. Church viii be occupied by
the committees arranging for the Christ
mas tree tomorrow evening, the Linn
County Bible Society win meet at the u :
P. Church at r. NJ. tomorrow, Saturday,
Dec. 2Sd. A full attendance IS requested.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

we Judge from tile number OF sacks ~
coin totel past our office by the Sheriff.
that business with him Is good
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
w. c.. PIPER,
Attorney and COUnseIOr-at-Lal
ALBANY, OREGON.

SPECIAL ATTENTION will be given TO all
- matters of business intrllsfe ed tn his care.
Office in Pnrtish's Brick BE ok, with Capt. y.
T.. Humphrey. n9VA
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
o. u. :. EsAUMME1s, M. ID.

nFFICEs- At 4Irng. siore of G. A. Plumner,
~ First St, near Washington. RESIDENCE
Opposite the I. Z. Church, Albany, Oregon.
Nov ), '76-v9n6,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

We saw little fellow, on Monday
laggi1g aropnd an icicle five Of SIX fsef in
length an evidence that winter Il apcn tss-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

The petition in circulation last week,
praying for a thirty days reprieye for K
Neil, is granted, and Neil is respited until
Jan. 26fh. f5IN
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

2 We purchased nice, fat s'Spring'' pnI-
let. the other day, that must have been
nearly old enough 10 vote, judging nom
the time itsrenuired to getit into eatable
condition. Tough, my gracious
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
}. $. CALLAwAY, Nh. d.,

A E-rER 4 PRACTICE OF MEDICINE FOR
~ twenty-eigllt years, in the states OF Illinois
Indiana and Iowa. has permanently located
in AlbslnS. Oregon. OFFIt'E-At Dr. Plum
nltT'S Drug Store. RIsSIDEN(' E Corner ot
Montgomery and Eighth streets, northeast OF
l7iilfSEId depot. tNSn50l
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

nj Lew Royal has invented a hair restoser
that he asserts snatches ,'em all baldheaded
we mean the other hair ressoratftsss o.
course.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

There is growing feeling in'tliis cotffs
try that when an insurance company agrees
to pay 81. 900 for property when destroyed
by fire, that said company so insiifihE
against fire should be made TO promptly
toe the mark, and not send agents To-
''compromise, . after the property insured
by them is destroyed, for less than the IN
surance agreed upon In fhe policy.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

z The eighth annuaf ball Of ohestefs
comes off at the Opera Houss on Monday
night nexts onesaiMays get o enjoyable
hills
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

NEW FIRM.-7Messrs. Geo. It. Settiemeir
and Gep. W, Dawson, under the firm
name OF, Settlemeir s Dawson, now own
the splendid saw-mill about two miles
from Lebanon, Mr. Dawson having bought
Mr.. John Hurd's interest IN tile mill. AS
will be seen by reference to an advertise
meit'elsewhere iii this issue, all accounts
due to theslate firm of Hurd & Settlemeir
belong TO and must be settled with the new
firm. We wish the new firm the fullest
4 -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Mrs.sM. J, Hyde keeps the fullest and
best assortment OF underwear, etc, for
ladies and children at her place on Broad
albin, between First and Second stfeetss
There's. where you get DR.. Warmers
sshealth corset and s.child's waist,' two
of the best articles ever invented for health
and comfort Call and see her stoek-wo
havn't the space to announce 1.-THE OF
the beautiful and useful things Sine has ON
sale. s4S5s 4s asest
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Patronage Of the Public Solicited
A. P OWEN, Postmaster, VIII be my
Agent at Empire City.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

Fare each way, 81 SO
JAS. A. STERLING. s
Dec. 8, Is56nl1v9
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22

success. H3 4@
ALBANY CoILEGE.- institution Is
enjoying great prosperity, which is. evil
IDENTIFY owing to the efforts Of those now in
charge as teachers. The exercises at tile
College last Friday were equal, we think,
to anything of the kind on this coast. AS
citizens we may we'll feel proud Of such an
institution, where our soilseand daughters
may have access to the best teachers in the
country, whose INSTRUCTIONS win make our
chihlrenwise, and as we trust, happy and and
geod.9gss ,sl7 ss Ii.1i a.isassali 49,
3 Tors OF Fs6S ANb PLENTY 70 Ear {
There win be nm Entertainment and So
ciible. given by tile Trinity Sunday School.
three miles east of this city, on Mondae,
DecenibeT 25tli, fs7e. An admission, ,s,l
e5c VIII be charged at the door, the pro,
ceeds to be expended towards getting al
organ for the. church. "A general invita-.
tionI is extended 10 all, There win be 4 nj
abundant supply Of good things 10 eat. and
q good time tim g IS anfieiiated. Don't fergel
the tihac, End be IN attendance. .
- iats1s ssas IL rs Ea
Aessrs John Rarkersiof this city, am
AIiller,s ef Jackson comfy. the two electors
aRneihied by the iaEouel ring, are report
ed to, have heen hung in efIiey By the ,,eo-
spaaof the Forks, 2 the other day, because
they voted for Hayes and Wheeler The
Forks won { stand any nonsense intheir'n
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-22
For tho VERMONT FARMRR.
How All Signs Failed.

Were there ever so many promises made
and broken, in the same length of time, as
during the almost unprecedented warm
weather Of July and August allude to
the "signs of rain" which promised Us so
frequently, the desire of our hearts, aud as
often failed to grant it. The good old signs
which, from time immemorial, have been be-
lieved and trusted in, as implicitly rs the
predictions Of the almanac. makers. were Of
no account whatever and what purpose ma
ture could have in thus abusing our conf
dence in her own indications, and holding
out hopes only to be disappointed, passes
my comprehension. The sound of the car
whistle on railroad some miles distant,
mocked US almost daily. A pine tree near
the house, which had been wont to discourse
sorrowful music just before storm, sighed
and moaned enough to dissolve a noghbor-
hood in tears. A peculiar whistling of the
wind through wing Of the house was never
known to fail as a precursor of rain-ne-
ther was the sound Of carriage wheels pass.
ing over bridge at too great distance to
be heard, except in that state Of the atmos.
phere favorable 10 such an event. The
birds few low. The water boiled out of the
pot. The fire ran along the inside OF stove
doors and griddles. The cats and dogs ate
grass. The peacocks scroeched. A smell
of smoke pervadcd unused rooms. The
leaves Of trees blew upward exposing their
under surfaces, for hours together. The sun
arose in q cloud. The peculiar form OF
clouds known as "thunder-heads," and
greeted as harbingers of showers, were Of
frequent occurrence, but proved false
"false like the rest"
N ow what are we common people going 10
do2 We, who are not scientific, and to whom
Gen. Myers probabilities" come day too
late. Our case is particularly doplorable,
inasmuch as the moon which, notWithstand
ing her changeabeness, was a great reliance
when other things failed, it is asserted by ouI
wise men, is in no way responsible for th'
weather; (having enough to do, probably
in attending to that daily duty of hers il
the matter of the tides), and OOnsoq quently i
as innocent of producing storms as Of cast
ing baleiul influence over the farmers
crops, or spelling the housewives soap.
IfyOu, Mr. Editor, can throw any lighl
on such dark state of things, please do 80
NJ. p. RICE.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-22
Training Colts.

A writer, who appears to know his bust.
ness, offers the following on training colts !:
A cool head, and calm and steady nerves,
with quick eye, will 60 far towards sue.
cess in conflicts with even the most irritat-
ing animals. Moreover, never forget that
the law if kindness stronger in its
influence on the animal creation than the
law OF force. Remember this also 4: do
not make much noise when having a con-
Aict with colt. Say little to him, and
nothing to any one else. Do not be shout.
ing. "Get up !" ""Whoa !" "Look out there !"
and the like. Silence is a great virtue in a
horse trainer. A low-voiced groom is worth
his weight in gold about the stables.
A horse cannot understand sounds like
human being and the less said to him, for
the most part, the better. A few sounde, of
course, are necessary the word "whoa" be-
ing one Of these. This word should mean
stop it should never mean anything else in
the colts ears. 1t should be pronounced
in q quick, sharp, imperative tone. 1t
should never be drawled out or prolonged
as if there were dozen as, instead of one,
after the o, as is often the case. Whoa
means stop and when colt hears it, he
should stop, and stop in his tracks too.
The method is simple. Put your bride
onto your colt, buckle in pair Of long lines,
and, taking position in the rear start him
again. After he has taken few steps, say
"Whoa !" at the same time give him slight
twitch on the bit sufficient to cause him to stop.
DO not be rude or harsh, but gentle and
firm. Start him now again, and repeat the
sound and the movement of the hand. The
colt will catch the idea, and learn what the
sound means. Then you can 60 on, and
teach him that it only means stop, but that
it means stop instantly. A few days of this
simple treatment will suffice to teach him
thoroughly the lesson, which, when well
learned, he never forgets, and the real value
of which can scarcely be over-estimatcd. Ii
the colt is worth $500 when broken in the
ordinary way, he is certainly worth 5000
when instructed fully in the manner here sci
forth, Any sensible man, in purchasing o
horse for family service or for fast driving
on the road, will gladly pay hundred dol
lars extra, if the breeder can show to hin
that the colt will stop short in his tracks al
the word for he sees that, amid even the
average risks and hazards Of driving, such Q
power over the animal may prove oil supreme
Importance.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-22
The Hay Tedder.

For two seasons past, much damage has re-
suited to the hay crop in central and SOUTH
ern Ohio, from the occurance Of showey
weather for several weeks at haying time. l
spent some days in Franklin and Delaware
counties early in the past month, when about
half the grass crop had been cut, but very
little of it had been secured owing to the fire.
qusnt rains; and yet there was little sun
shine almost every day, SO that farmers were
encouraged to persevere in their efforts, and
sometimes to start the moving machines again
after repeated losses and ddisappointments, only
to be caught again by damaging shower be-
fore the hay could be dried sufficient for get
ting into cocks or barn. think must have
seen not less than hundred acres of seeming
ly ruined hay, in drive Of twenty miles. In
some fields as much as FIVE or six acres might
be seen bleaching 10 the sunshine or soaking
in the rain, just as it was dropped by the ma