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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

A new route to the Skagit gold fields is
being opened from Whatconl, called the
ChiIIawhack route, said to be ten miles
shorter than the Hope trail. This new
route is expected to be open by the middle
of April. Whatcon is tour hours travel
By water from Port Townsend, when the
balance of the way can be made overland
except the crossing of Summit lake, seven
miles vile, which is navigable at all
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

A PomeToy correspondent reports that
ION Tuesday evening. after church. there
might have been seen string Of men and
boys laden with -four. potatoes. groceries
orders OH both stores. wheat and cash to
the amount Of $50 rs. which was deposited
on the steps of Rev. Rigsby, as donation
TOR past labors in our mttist.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Tie o,iier evening at Doc Stewart 5 res Il
dence on Green Flat, about five miles
northeast of ColflS, willie some forty per-
sons were engaged IN a social hnp-some
up stairs and seme down stairs-the joists
gave way and those shove and all tile.
l.;ItSelo!d fifu;tu+t, cooking utensils. et' =,
were lansled OIL the lower floor ''ca lap. :.
Barrels of pork and flour mingled With
the crowd, and everybody was powder d
and sl!nrJ. Most every one was slightly
scratched, but none received either ainful
or serious injury.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Three splendid stations are on the way
to Japan, two of them purchased tor the
Colonial Department of Japan; the third
valued at So, ZOO, anl by far the mos; waltz
able animal, is a present to the Depart
ment from Gen L. s. Grant in token Of
the kindness shown him Willie visiting that
empire
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

john Inflow, charged at Independence
with the crime OF incest, his daughter l3
years of age beng his accuser, was dis
charged from custody. the girls evidence
being deemed insufficient to fasten the
crime upon her father.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

On Saturday evening, at Washington
City, large number of prominent gentle
men met and organize a National Blaine
Club. Congressman Hiram Price. of
Iowa, is President, with large number of
Vice Presidents. In New York city. on
the same evening. was organized by mer-
chants John Sherman Club. with Samuel
A. Halves, President. Active and ener-
getic work will be done. for these two
prominent men. 'Iiah for Blaine
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Mormon Elder Thatcher has returned
from Mexico disappointed in his mission
there. The Mexican Government assured
him of its protection Of Mornols III their
worship, bot not in polygamy. Even
Mexico can't stand polygauly.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

On the 9th, Capt. Rucher, OF the 9th
calvary, commanding one of the columns
pursuing hostile Indians in Arizona, came
suddenly upon the Indians who were
strongly fortified in a rough and narrow
canyon. The Indians poured In a heavy
fire and then charged the troops. who fled,
abandoni!.g ratio1ls, bedding. etc. i.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Three eolofed women garroteal and rob-
bed Thomas +. Phillips, retired mer-
chant, in New York, oil Saturday night
last. The women were arrested.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Republicans of New York will hold their
state convention or the 25,h OF The present
month, for the purpose ofe;ccting delegates
to the national conyeHtion ut Cliicago.
Great interest will be taken in its action,
in all parts of the country.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

\ mOng the names mentioned as the
probable nominee of the Republican State
Convention for Congress, none are received
in the Central Valley with SO much real
enthusiasm as the name of Hon. ~ C.
George, of MlIifnOmah county. No man
in Oregon stands higher in the estimation
of this people than Mr.. Geot ge. He is
not only ltwyer of great ability, bril-
liant and eloquent speaker, but his purity
of purpose and stainless character are un-
disputed Tie would represent the reop1c
of Oregon i'll the National Council with
honesty and fiirness. aud an ability that
would win success. Here III Linn county
where 80 many of the early years of his
lille We're spent. he las warm personal
friends III bCtl, political parties, who know
aid love him because of his many great
and good qualities of head and heart.
who would support him i'll preference to
any man that conld be named for the posi-
tion. We are not aware that Mr. George
seeks the nomination; III fact, we have
been told that, when approached upon the
subject, he has declined to be candidate
nutler any circumstances. Nevertheless.
we are sire that he is the choice OF the
people that he would be an honor to the
State that ne would be elected by an un-
precedented majority; and, therefore. he
is in duty bound to give his services to
the State
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

For the past two years trains on the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas road have
been fired at just inter dark, near Cufltla,
Indian territory. Cab windows have been
smashed, cabooses perforated and employees
wounded. The United States marshal has
eaught a white man named Myers, in the
act OF firing on train. and so desperately
did Myers resist arrrst that Ayers shot him
fourteen times before he sncrslnlbed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

The Senate committee on elections has
unanimously agreed upon report to ex-
honerate Senator Ingalls, from the charges
Of bribery preferred BY Kansas memorial
iSfe
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

DeLesseps was the recipient of q grand
ovation upon his arrival at Panama. The
festivities were kept up for tour days, and
the whole Isthmus was in a blaze of glory
during that time. DeLesseps is seventy
two years of age, but has the appearance
of much younger man. He is imbuel
with an enthusiasm in regard to hfs pro-
ject, canal connecting the two oceans.
which proves Infections to all with whom he
comes in contact. The natives are SAN
guine that their future as the worlds COM
mercial centre is assured indeed, some of
the innocent natives thought the white
headed Frenchman brought the canal with
him. DeLesseps has undertaken great
project, one that, owing to the uncertain
character of the soil, and the terrible
storms and freshets common to that coun-
try, makes f1e feat one which may well
battle the finest engineering. talent of the
arc
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

The cotton factory Of Lehman, Durra S
Co, near Pratisville. Alabama, burned on
the 1ltl inst. Loss, 500, 900; in ;urancc,
$4,000.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

DR.. Bell remarks that a blind girl had
for marty years peru<ef an embossed Bib'e
with her fnaers, but becoming partially
ptralyzed, the senses of torch in her
ti.,gers Vas lost. Her agony of mind at
the deprivation was great, and in a
moment of tli>r:lir slle took up her Bible.
bent Gown her head and kiss, q the open
leaf. 10y way she supposed, of a Ia t fare;
well. In the act OF doing 80. tn her great
surprise and sudden Joy. she felt II. letters
distinctly with I!er lips. and from that aiayt
he adds, this poor Child has this been
reading the book which is ones great
comfort.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Reviewing tile events of the South
American war, Lima journal says that
Peru has lost all her territory south of
latitude 10, an annual inccii1e of $40, ,ooO.-
600 from deposits of siiano and Soda. and
an area of twenty-eight thousand square
miles. rich in nitrate of soda, and valued
at $1l0, 900. 600. 1t Is believed that Chile
intends anneSing all that portion or Peru
south of latitude 10. and all the western
slope Of Bolivia. British merchants. who
have had control OF the guauo and soda
trade. are dissatisfied with this state of
things, hut doubtless will not be able to
iri.'iicc The English government to take
measures to preten: Chile from getting
such territorial indemnity as international
law grants the conduerdr iinler such cir
cuIiistaHccS.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Gen. Nesmith is spoken Of in connection
with the Vice Presidency in several Demo-
cratic combinations viz: Tilden and
Nesmith, Seymour and NesmitlI, Bayard
and NeSmith, and Hendricks anu Ntsinith
We are not aware that Naz IS a candidate,
but his platform, as announced by himself,
is: "Honest money, free trade, gool
government, and don't care - who
gives it,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Chicago hotels have agreed not to adya'nce
their regular price during the meeting of
the Republican convention.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

i man thinks of heaven as he THINKS of
sheme, a place where he believes he can go
when all other places are closed to him.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

4 fire IN Chicago on the night of the
nth, destroyed property to the value Of
s472,o00, on which there was an insurance
of Sl74, 500.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

ATithout saying which one does the hug-
ging, Miss Muloc'i says bear aud forbcar
IRE the two great bears of matrimony.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Work on the line of the railroad be-
tween Cclilo and Wallula is progressing,
but the force will be quadrupled within a
very short time. BIr. Frank 2. Taylor,
of Walla Walla, has received the contract
to board the hands engaged on the work.
He has established one camp about one
mile above Cello, where force of one
hundred and twenty men are engaged in
blasting and grading. Four other CAMPS
have been ordered established immediately
Two will be nearly opposite Columbus,
and the other two about twenty miles be-
low Wallula. The Chinese contracted for
have not yet arrived, and the only force Mt
work + the one mentioned above. A full
force will be put Oh as soon as preparations
for boarding are made, and the work will
boom right along toward completion with
all possible speed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

The widow of the late ..Boss'' Tweed
died at Paris on the 13th
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Wasonmaker< from all parts of the conn
try met at Chica go on the fIth and agreed
to advance the price ON all wagons fen pei
cent:
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20
8 BENs oNs .
& NASFc.NtPoRousIqA
PL,AS TER. -

,Pcsitirely tkg Best TIE Yrs srere nrUGrded the
kigbest and only sedaI giyen rubber fldsiers, at both
tie Cklte1t Mai and Paris Expeditions. Widely and
freorGbly SHosug among psstcid1s az great tns-
physicina IN your ours locality aboufI The yalua-
be qualities OF the common porous plaster are in
this article Increased 10 fold by and scientific
medication. IT relieves almost at once and cures
where other plasters fail even to relieve. It Is
without doubt the hest remedy ever devised for
Lame and Weak Back, Rheumatism, Spinal and
Kidney Complaints and all local aches and pains.
Avoid imitatioDs.S by all Druggists, Price Csc.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Major Reno is to have the privilege oY
resiguing-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20
Meeting OF 81 FepubESeasa state Ces
trssa Committee

The Republican State Central Commit.
zee met in Salem on Wednesday. The
meeting was most harmonious, the belief
prevailing that victory waited the Repub-
lean standard bearers in June. The Com
mittee is reported as solid tor Blaine.
The Republican State Convention is called
to meet in Portland OIL the 2lst of April
next. 1t was recommended that THE Co!;n-
t. Conventions meet Oh the 10th of April
and the primaries on The Sd.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Trinity EplzcopHl Church. corner OF
Fourth avenues and Twrnty-fifth strret-;
Ncw York. burned on the 1lth inst.
The building cost S135.oooi in<urace $50,-
600. The organ cost $4,000, insurance;
81 600.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20
Administrators No.ice.

A Administrators, NOaice.
NOTICE is hereby .giver ti1:si the unlersign-
~ Ell hls bccn, by 4 he County tqsfrt tsf Linn
county. OREGON. duly appointed alnln i>tra: or
of the estate of Francis n. AT,sorc deceased.
of selil coiInty. All nereon- having ciaitals
an inst ssst cSsssip are hereby no sfc1 ami
CURED 10 present the same with the nrof,er
vouchers o the uiflersiSne. .wi;lifn 81 x mon IL
from the date hereof at I.ebanon Il m taunty
Oregon. JOSEPH j. CHARLTON,
Jan. I6, ISS0-vI2n16 Administrator.
Finn q chamberlain. attys for adm.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

The dortrrs of Co'tax are going to organ
ize netlicai association to prevent rs far
as possible. qnackery AMI malpractice.
The PaIouS. (t'szette says there are nti-
merous hoodlumS in G, lax.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Democratic central committee of Uma-
fiId county: Saml. Johnson, WIN. Scott:
Madison, Homes, Pres. Looney. 5. G. Light
foot, Mr.. Lie. Sr., John G.. arnold. f. G.
Sperry. O. r. Thompson. a. B. RotErock,
e. +. Hinton. ID. 'Fheo,lure.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20

Mrs. A. +. Stlnson is getting up busi-
ness directory for Salem.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-20
Sts7RIaaon~.

In the Circuit C.s1trt fslr t.c s.,tte OF Oregon
for Linn ccTTTnty.
John Conner, plaintiff, Philip Grigsby,
de1efd&Bt.
TO Pl1SIfD C+rigs,'y, f.e M vc named defentl-
ant In the nff5Iis Re Sta al Oregon. You
arc hereby required to;i,a:,,rir AID answer the
complaint of the ssbave nlfsfntiT in tire above
entitled Court. now t,ll ;i.c with the Clerk of
said Court, against yoI. before the first
day of the next regular term of the Circuit
Court in alfd for said Linn county, Oregon, to
wit the
sM dag Of Mmch, 1886.
and you are hereby rofftic trat if yes, fail II,
appear and answer said cQlrei,aint il-rCily-
acquired. the plaintiff Ti:1 1:ttss j.tsI-nlens
against you for the of 500 gold coin. and
fs.a .ae9t%sf tfrerpoa in lit gold cG.: from t1toa9
u. 1879 At the rate of per cent. If,.lnt
1nfI the fiji Er of so, ttrIcy' lee, ami
the costs and dishUIsInents of This acti1n.
HUMPHREY u W9LV VEErON.
attorneys ior )I,tinIiis.
published by order of the Hon. Il; F. harding,
Judge, nlntle at Chambers, J;tnunry 9Th, 1880.
JANUARY rs, ISSO-Vf2n16
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18

AMONG The officers who qualified
at the December term Of the Coun-
ty Court, Benjamin Fox gave bond
and took the prescribed oath as
Constable of Hackers Creek Dis
trict. We have but few more
popular citizens than "Bcn," as he
is Familiarity called. He has served
the people faithfully and efficiently
in this capacity for about twelve or
fifteen consecutive years, and has
made friends all the while. lie
takes delight in giving splendid
bonds, and his present sureties are
substantial gentlemen. They are,
David B. Hinzman, George W.
Kee, Noah Taylor, p. G. Hinzman
and J. D. Hinzman. Ben's favor
with the people is approaching
that of the late lamented "Uncle
John" Kcc, and ON present Asses
sor Of tho Second District, Mr.,
George Fisher. i5g
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18
OX l,hurs,IaY night Or rllIL.sr

OS Thursday hight or rather
this Friday morning abont 2
O'clock theory Of tirg hroughi qut
.Cillzens from thtir warm beds -
tic scene Of disaster. Ii urjgina.
ted in the furnishing store Of Mir.
Charles Singleton, formerly occu-
pied by c. K. Newton for q drug
store. The fumes hui so progress
cd when it was discovered rs 10
render it impossible 10 save the
building, and all TINT could be
done was to break open the doors
and save the stock Of clothing,
boots and shoes, hats and caps, &C.,
which vas done without the loss
ola single article. The building
being situated nearest the residence
of Nj. Andy Byrne and tho stare
house Of Mr.. J. S. liver, the pep-
plo devoted their attention to the
saving Of the building. How the fire
originated is yet a question. Soms
are inclined 10 the opinion that
it was the work OF an incendiary,
while others again think it origina-
ted from the stove pipe.
There was IN insurance Of $500
on the building and 5000 on the
stock, which will bring Mr.. Single
ton out about whole.-Satton .Aom
Miiaecr.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18

JIM. BRADY, who was indicted
three times at the lust term ofour
Circuit Court, was arrested in Cal
houn county by ]. B. Hersman
|oftllisicountY about.tle latter part
Of last week and lodged in our
jail on Sunday evening last. The
lirst|indictment" against hints. for
entering in the night time, without
breaking, the residence of Samuel
B. Smith; the second, for breaking
and entering the store house Of
Dyer and Peterson, at Roanoke,
and the third, is for burning the
Ridgway Church. There is also
still an older indictment pending
against him for carrying concealed
weapons. II will be observed, that
the first three are ielonies. Mr..
Hersman, we understand received
u reward Of $50. lie is entitled to
credit for his fearless services.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18

DIEp-At Quincy, Illinois, on
the 9Th inst, John +. Ford, son Of
Daniel Ford, oftllis county. The
deceased was well known to many
Of our people. We take the follow.
ing notice of his death from the
Keokuk, Iowa, Gate City:
Mr.. Ford was born in Albemarle
county, Virginia, October 18th,
1856. The deceased was the broth.
er Of Nlessrs. Timothy and Daniel
Ford, of this city, and at the time
of his death was engaged US general
manager Of the contract Of Mr.. J..
W. Summers in building the levee
near Quincy, in Adams county ILL
nois. He had about completed the
work when the dread disease (ty-
phoid fcver) fell upon him, he hav.
Ing contracted u severe cold some
DAYS before while in the discharge
This duties. The writer of this
was acquainted with Mr.. Ford
since 1875, md has been connected
with him in business for some
time. Mr.. Ford was a man OF re-
markable intelligence and rare
ability for one Of his years.
Mr.. Ford was All lrishman, and
to tho proverbial generosity and
chivalrous hospitality of that race
he was no exception. Frank and
open.hearted in all Of his dealings
with his fellow-men, no one wanted
long IN friend in need" ifacqusint-
cd with Jack Ford. Though but
81 years of age, he was mature in
business experience beyond his
years, rs is well attested by those
with whom he was associated as
employee or partner.
Mr.. Timothy Ford, the elder
brother Of The deceased, who has
for wears been engaged in large
and important public improve
ments, learned to rely with coilh-
dsnco upon the integrity and ca
pacity Of Jack. No better testi-
WONG conld be given OF his worth
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18

MARRlEp-on the 18th inst, al
the residence Of the brides father
by the Rev. King, Mr.. J. G. Jack'
son, of Jane Lew, to Miss Matte J.
Bassell, of Lost Greek, Harrison
county, Accompanying the above
notice was several slices of cake,
for which the printers return
thanks, and wish the happy couple
all the joys imaginable, and hope
their lives may be all .sunshine.-
Mr.. Jackson and his lady went to
Washington City and Virginia,
where they will remain for several
weeks.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18
Baltimore Live Stock Mar
kGi Tor Dec IS.

BEEF CATTLE.-The market was
atrifle more active than last week
for the better grades, at least, and
prices for them were, quality con-
sidered, INT cert higher. There
were a few Cattle much superior to
those of'last week, butthe offerings
generally were much like the offer
ings then. We quote at 2a$5 20,
with most sales ranging from 4a$5
peri100 lbs. Stock Cattle 3as3 so,
and desirable butcher grades 8 50a
81 rs. Common Cattle were hard
to sell.
Mich Cows. Trade is only
fair We quote at 25aSl5 per head,
Us TO quality.
Prices to-day for Beef
Cattle ranged as follows: Best
Beevcs at ) 37aS5 10; that gen
orally rated first quality 4 25a
S. 25; medium or good fair quail
| ity 8 00a$i 90; ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows . 0On3 %;
extreme range Of prices 2 00u5 10.
Most Of the sales were from 8 rs
10 IS 20 per 100 lbs. 0fthe re-
ceipts al head came from Vir-
ginia, SIG from Ohio, 600 from
Kentucky, 80 from Maryland, and
1888 head from West Virginia. To-
tai receipts for the past week were
0l31 head against 1920 last week,
and 2710 same time last year. OF
the offerings $50 head were taken
by Baltimore butchers, SS6 sold
to country dealers, and 212 head to
Eastern spectators. Total sales
for the week 1927 head, against
1928 last week, and 1858 head same
time last year. ==a#f
swiyE..The run is quite light
this week, not much more than
Ehalfthe number received last week,
but the demand is not active, so
many butchers just now getting in
their supply of ice. Prices show
an improvement on the quotations
Of last week, ranging now from 5aa.
81 cents for common stock, and
6 81 cents for the better grades,
with extra selling at Ct cents per
ID net. The quality is like that Of
last weeks offerings. Arrivals this
week 4267 head against S207 last
week, and 6497 head same time
last year. -
SHEEP AND LAMDs.-There is
some increase in the receipts over
last week and a slightly improved
trade. The quality Of the offer
ings shows some improvement,
there being a lot of very fine tops,
which have been mostly reshipped
to Philadelphia. There is a mod
erately fair demand on the part Of
our home butchers. We quote at
3ta5 cents, with extra good at 81
cents per ID gross Arrivals this
week 2106 head against 1874 last
week, and 1904 head salue time
last year.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18

Hon. R. F. Fleming was in towr
this week.
Tho stock Of book agents and
drammers is not running low here.
abouts.
We noticed L. B. Phillips, Of
Buckhannon, on our streets on
Thursday.
Louis Fisher, who has been in
Colorado for about two years, is
home on a visit.
/. A. Oliver and %Bert" Bailey,
who haverbeen attending Kenyon
College, arrived here Thursday
last.
Miss May Bastable, Of Buck
harmon, graccd our town on Sat
urday last upon her return from
Philadelphia.
Ed. and james Wilkinson, two
Lewis county boys who are now
residents of Iowa, arc hero on a
visit.
DR.. A. II. Kunst, assistant su-
perintendent ofthe Insane Asylum
at Weston, and family, were visit
ing the Doctors mothers at Prun-
tytown, the past week Grafton
Sentinel.
Alessrs. Nv. Wotfindin and W.
Fl. Aspinall went TO New York
this week for the purpose Of organ
izins a company to bore for oil in
this county.
NJ. ]. kester, formerly OF this
county, who for several years has
been the efficient Clerk ofthe Cir
cult Court ofMonroe county, WIS.,
tied his relatives here this week.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-18

WE learn that our people will
bc treated to IN entertainment by
our home talent on Wednesday
ind thursday evening next "The
Last Loaf will bc played on We'd
nesday night, and the performance
on this evening will conclude
with u Farce, "Aunt Clarlotts
Maid" We have no doubt our
people will enjoy "Mrs. Jaileys
Wax Work" on Thursday evening
If tho merits Of these entertain
ments may be measured by simlla'
treats by our home talent on TOR
mcr occasions, we can confidently 81,
assure the public TINT they Will Dc
much pleased with the periof
nance, and we trust that the ,! prop
er mid and encouragement will III
given by a large attendance