The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-01-17
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river.
A great deal Of pork has been PACK.
ed this winter in different parts Of the
state.
The late cold snap caused a suspen-
siSn Of mining operations In southern
Oregon.
Senator Bradley, of Yamhill, fell on
the ice a fow days ago and bruised his
face terribly.
A quartz leGge has been discovered
At Willow Springs, in southern Oregon,
which prospects well.
Coal shipments from Seattle for the
year 1873 amounted TO total Of 1885,
5s2 tons, or over 10,60o tons per
month.
The Territorial university of So
attic opened for the year with an at
tendance Of l32 and with excellent
prospects.
The brewery on the bank Of the
Black river, near Renton, in King
county, was burned on the afternoon Of
the 3lst ult. Loss, $4,000.
Some parties who had . grudge
against Mr.. Jack Cogswell, who lives
near the Mckenzie In lane county, re-
cehtly wantOnly killed 3 number of his
cattle.
A new steamboat is - be built at
Seattle for the Stickeen river. 1t will
be the largest stern wheeler north Of
the Columbia, and Is expected to make
good time.
The Messrs. Hodnet, recently from
New Brunswick, have commenced
work at the Chuckanut quarry, in
Whatcom county, w. T., getting out
grindstOnes.
A registered letter receipted for by
Mr.. Gabbett, of Myrtle creek, and lest
about two years ago, has been found in
n old mail bag which had been sent TO
Chicago TO be repaired.
Tacoma Herald: Efforts arc being
made 70 secure the reinstatement Of
Judge J. Il. Lewis, who has had the
Endorsement Of large number Of the
prominent citizens Of the territory.
Hall Brothers, Of Port Ludlow, have
just commenced the construction Of .
steamboat for the Sandwich Islands
trade. She viii be lis feet lens, IS
feet wide, and 9l feet depth Of hold.
skAgit river valley il looming up az
. desirable locality for new settlers, has
nov . sawmill and 6ve or six logging
camps and is supposed to be rich in
mineral resources. Settlements extend
so miles up the valley.
About $4,000 barrels Of lime went
from the Sound TO Portland last year.
OF this San Juan sent 5000, 0rcaS
5000 and PuyAllup about 1000. The
latter company expect to prepare ct
least 10000 barrels the present year.
The Lucky Queen mine has been
rented for the period Of one year to .
SIR. Rodebaugh. The terms of lease
are private with the company. Mr..
Rodebaugh il an experienced miner,
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and after practical tests, il satisfied he
can work ths ore with profit.
A grist mill il running at COveland,
WILDLY island, the motive power being
tide water. The mill Is situated at q
narrow place between the sound and .
lagoon back. Il is capable Of bsing
run constantly except for an hour or
two while the tide Is changing.
KAlamA Is to have . new depot
building that will be . credit to the
railroad company and an ornament 70
the place. This Improvement over .
small office has been needed very much,
aud will be an object of interest and
comfort to the travelling public.
Olympia Experiment: The temper
ance people of Seattle propose to with
draw their support from such Of the
city papers as advertise breweries, 81
looms and 0thST business ;CalliRgs that
conduce to the manufacture,sale and use
of intoxicating liquors rs beverage.
The Eugene Guard says: Reports
from farmers are that the recent cold
weather has injured the fall sown
grain, the thawing out Of the earth
havingloosened the plant, in the ground.
Ducks and geese have also done con-
siderable damage to fields in some parts
of the county.
Since the organization of the PrOvi-
dence hospital at Seattle there have
been 20 patients admitted and treated,
35 Of when have been admitted since
last August Out Of these cases Ss
have been discharged as cured and Is
have died, thus leaving IA patients still
in the hospital Of the present mum.
Der 8 are females and IL are males.
The people Of Victoria propose to
work injury to the Chinese, and to pre-
vent their landing at that city, by de-
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