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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04
CROPS AND POLITICS.

Having passed. over or heanl from
all sections Of linn county lately,
may safely state that there is the larg-
est and best cropo of grain, grass and
fruit now pending it ever seen or known
here. Money matters are close and
tight, the rust having crampcl very
many persons in tl,e county but pros
poets are encouraging and the outlook
is good for the people of this county.
The tempest in a tea pot that Is brew
ing in the county will soon suhside, ana
the the people will settle down in quiet
ard acquiesce to the choice of the ma
jority. There is virtue, there is patri-
otism, there is intelligence, there is
honesty in the masses of the American
people, whereby, it is To bo hoped, We
shall continno ono great, prosperous,
wealthy and permanent nation, capable
Of selfgovernment and protection to all
Of our citizens The masses in Oregon
are but little excited in politics, beyond
wise measures for the general good.
They are CLOSELY scrutinizmg- each and
every candidate for Office "Is he hon.
est ?" sis lie qualified :" 'Ia he sober
and trustworthy 2 is the test now with
our people for all aspirants for Office IN
our State. Many important measures
Of reform, and many financial and rru.
dental measures for the general good
of our people, will come before the Leg
islature in Salem next fall.
| We hope chat all the departments o
our State Government will harmonic
together and work for the general goo,
of our people. "Iet us have laace"
/ DAVID NEWsOME
Nav. 28th. 1880.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04

Z We have social strengths, Our af-
fectioh toward Others creates a sort of
advantage or purchase which nothing
viii supply ! can do that by another
which cannot.do alone. can say to
yon what / cannot fast say 10 myself
Other men are lenses through which we
read our own mind. Emerson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04

For Lame Back, SIDE or Chest use Shi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Price, 25 cts. Sold
by Foshay i Mason, Druggists. Albany,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04

A clock pendulum is bound to keep
time, if it has to swing for it.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04
LErrEn rnoM pAvy Nrvsoma.
Editr Democrat


Editor Democrat:
Uncle Dayy Newsomea tour through
tho Willamette Valley recently was for
mere purposes than temperance aud po-
litical parties These are good in their
places, and tend TO the welfare and re.
building Of our country, if properly ap.
piled, But there ARE local interests 10
which attention. shonld be directed,
which are Of vast Importance TO us as n
people. am citizen Of Oregon ut
large, and not confHcd in my viows
ana failings to any one particular sec'
tion, have evor been partial to Linn
county, and as ts4,y,l through its dif.
fercnt sections | end.ayor 10 take into
consideration the various interests and
the great resources Of the county. The
enterprise Of the citizens in drawing
tho waters Of the South Santiam into
and through Albany ia of incaiculable
value to the rich farming lands through
which il passes, ~ well as 20 Albany,
practical purposes The matter of drain.
ing the prairie lands, ard ieclainting
the marsh lands of The county Is of par.
amount importance. There il no part
Of the prairie or marsh lands ia the
county but what can he drained.
There is one great enterprise to
which attention might bs rreGtahly
turned This is ctnal, beginning at
or near Spores ferry, on the Mckenzie.
and running thenee along the lase Of
the hills through the lands of Hon. II
wilkins aud sDI.s. and others, 10 he
natural channel nf Big Muddy, using
that channel hy Strengthening il. aud
thence, Icy dainning il, draw the water
into a canal through the prsirie IS llal
say and to ths Willanetto or CalaI.ooia.
This canal would be of immense value
10 large section of Linn county Ia Va
rions ways For transportation or st~
logs. fence posts, lau'ber ahingles. c'','l-
wood, grain, building rock. dairy ansl
garden products and hay. l,y canal
boats. OF by tloating such articles as il
would I've proper to f"si 'l'ia c,ual
would l.e inyaluni,i.' = n lael.rs
r.,a,lr a,,i covered ','.' ','.ia - ,i'l'*n
TO lho main c.aii. nhl ,h~'t.t" H..
amount ,f s'or -. 's,.'r.re'.', ;, a..i a..
rich, vaiualle maEeh l,,,t.'te t.,i" siH
into successful tii . - -, - -, asa! 'r
And for the h,,i.4si,, lt."er .,,'.i 'i..
'''.' "i st'-@ It ~''''''I ''r = r'rs' s"i1''-
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04

This remedy IA the result OF much scientific study
and many careful experiments. and stands EST
among medicinal preparations 81 ia kiad. y Il
pleasant to taetaste. ani has Etaysa eyiiies yAieA
Tendcr lt powerfai both 20 eE-o and 10 pTestat
cisease and also 10 bal:i u2 wasted ad enlceaiei
bo-tT.
Il sthe best Flood Puri5sr. naf stimulates ever
function 10 moro hcaitAfal action. ==sd Is thtss
benefit IN al diseases.
IN eliminating thc impurities Of tas b,o0a. Tho
natural and necessary rsi,t Is tho - EFs.sui-
cas zd o.ler ska r--apt.ons ard Disease, liIet1-
lac C.inocrs. Ulcers and o,hc- Sores.
Dyspepsia, Weakness e ths Stomach. CoBstips-
zion, Dizziness. General DEBILITY. etc. arc cured ~
the SAFE Bitters. and Il Il aaralies - an R2pe-
iizcr-
Il Is scientifically compounded from vegetable ez-
tracts Of highly medicinal properties.
]. eorTccts the evils OF improper es!aSs. uawhole
sorae food and oTer-eatn;. and Is The bsst temper
anee substitute for alcoholic drinks
The testimony cf those who have used Warmers
Safe EiItcrs Is uniform In Is pralse.
Its medicine which should bs In eTcFy family.
and which, wherever used. vii save tho payment os
many dOctors' t-;ls-
Bottles OF tWo sizes; prices, 20 cents and s1.co-
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04

Business notices In the LEGAL Columns
20 cents per line.
For legal and transient advertiseKssnts
- 90 per square, for the first insertion, znd
SO cents per square for each subseque1t in
Bertion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04
PRECINCT TICKETS.
BENTON co. DEMOCRATlC TICKET.

For Representatives,
ALLEN PARKER, IT, uERRES,
JNO. RAY.
For Clerk.
J. r. HUGHES.
For Sheriff.
j. u. JOHNSON.
For Treasurer,
7. cAUTuOKS.
For Commissioners,
J. u. ROWLAND, CALE1 DAVIS.
For Assessor,
+. sKIPruN.
For Surveyor,
A. J. LOCKE.
For Coroner.
bR. II. 0REkN.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04
LINN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

LINN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For State Senator,
o. p. CosHow.
For Representatives,
). L. SCHOOLING, II. SHELTON,
{. T.. BURKHART, JACOB NEWMA AN,
GEO. IL. CIIANiBERLAlN.
w. +. ALEXANDER,
For County Judge
l.. BILYEu.
For County Commissioners,
LEVI DOUGLAS, LEWIS cox.
For County Clerk,
d. r. MASON.
For SherifI,
I. d. MILLER.
For Treasurer,
ALBERT UMPuREY.
For Assessor,
HIRAM WILLIAMS.
For School Superintendent.
II. V. $. REID.
For Surveyor.
GEO. A. GRIMES.
For Coroner,
DIR. J. A. DAVIS.
PRECINCT TICKETS.
EAST ALBANY.
For Justice Of the Feace,
W. A. cox,
For Constable,
DELAVAN SMITH.
WEST ALBANY.
FOR Justice OF the Peace,
J. W. BALDWIN.
For Constable,
T. ]. CLINE.
Nl8
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-04
WATER WORKS.

ARE NOW ABOUT TO HAVE
"A Water Works in this city the under
signed takes the opportunity TO inform his
friends and The public generally that he is
prepared with all the latest appliances 10
execute ali kinds Of water fittings at the
lowest possible living rates, and solicits
continuance Of past patronage.
JOHN BRIGGS.
May 10, 1880. 4Iw4
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-02-04
THE FLORIDA 1GRICUETpRIST.

nutmegs, which were then valued at
$500 per 1000. arosg
The island plantations in Singapore
and Pinang have never recovered
the severe blight which, in 1857, de.
stroyed nearly every nutmeg tree
then in existence. The plantations
at that time were yieldmgat the rate
of $50 to $40 per acre. The lands
formerly in nutmeg cultivation are
now planted with cocos.nut and
other fruit trees, which, although not
so valuable as the nutmeg, yield a
fair return for the capital and labor
expended. The Chinese have, how
ever, lately commenced to plant the
nutmeg tree, and with every prospect
of success.
In 1867, 4S5, 12S cwts. of nutmegs
valued at $50 $50 and SAG cwts. of
mace, valued at 81 ,354, were shipped
from the Straights Settlements.
From the west coast OF Sumatra
there was shipped, in 1872, 1858 pi-
culs of nutmegs, and 405 piculs. OF
mace: in 1878, 2,237 piculs OF nut.
megs and SOS OF mace. In 1874,
from the southern division of Padang
alone, 2S4 piculs of nutmegs and %
of mace; $50 piculs of nutmegs were
sent to Pinang.
ITO Be c0ntinmed)
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-02-04
Wood Ashes.


From tie American Agriculturist
The value of ashes as a fertilizer.
depends principally upon the potash
and phosphoric acid they contain.
The per centage Of these varies
largely, in ashes from different woods,
varying from 10 per cent. to "a per
cent. for the former, and per cent.
to II per cent. for the latter. This
would give not far from to 5 lbs.
Of potash to bushel of ordinary,
mixed, unleached ashes, which, reck-
oned at A cents per pound-the pres
ent market value of potash in com
mercial tertllizers-would give the
value Of bushel as from Is to 22a
cents. With due allowance for the
phosphoric acid and the lime-the
latter making up the largest part of
the ashes--it may be seen that a
bushel OF unleached ashes is worth
from rs to 30 cents at the present
time.Ashes to secure the best re-
suits, should be thoroughly mingled
in the soil. In this sway the best p6ysi-
cal as well as the best chemical
effects are obtained. 1t is self evil
dent that crops requiring larger
amounts OF potash, will be The most
benefited by the application of ashes
as the root crops, cabbage, tobacco,
ETC. Forty to 80 bushels per acre is
a good application.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-02-04
well grown, healthy vines worth,T in
cash, at least $1,000. gs esfsf
California Balloon Bush.
From the Pacific Rural Press. Elf FteJ


From the Pacific Rural Press. Hp EtOt
A matter of much interest to botan-
lists and perhaps to growers OF inter-
esting shrubs is the rediscovery by
Professor J. G. Lennon, of Sierra
Valley, of the long lost Balloon Bush
of California (,Stdaohyle0 BoI0nder0,
Gray. This curious bush was first
found by Professor Bolander many
years ago, but he found, it only in
bloom and the description in the
first volume of the Botany Of
California is meager from this fact.
There has been an eager demand for
truiting specimens of the shrub. and
thorough search has been made, but
it has eluded the pursuer until few
weeks ago Professor Lennon found
it after a long days search up and
down the McCloud river near Mt.
Shasta. 1t was in full fruit and Pro
lessor Lennon has arranged to have
the seed collected. The announce
ment Of the rediscovery Las excited
storm of inquiries and expressions
OF qualification from eastern botan,
lists.
The balloon bush OF California is
Of especial botanical interest because
it belongs to genus (sStdphyle0)
which contains but four species be-
side it, and the geographical distribu-
tion OF these four species is quite re-
markable. One is indigenous to the
Eastern States, another in Western
Europe, another in Himalaya noun
tains of India, and the fourth in
Japan. Professor Lemon gives some
points in description of the Califor-
MIA species which indicate that it
would be a most interesting shrub
for ornamental grounds in this eli.
mate. The shrub or tree itself some
what resembles the ash, having an
orbicular leaf, but its leaves are
grouped in threes unlike the ash. 1t
grows from four to ten feet high and
has striking appearance. The
young branches are of clean, straight
growth and suggest a great fitness
for. walking canes. But the most
interesting part of the shrub is the
fruit which has been so long sought
for. 1t is an inflated three-angled
balloon from two to three inches
long and pendent like appear. These
balloons hang in clusters of three or
more. They are OF light green color
when growing and turn chestnut
colored when matured. When ma
ture they remain persistent on the
limb through the winter. They con-
tain from three to six large, hard,
black seeds which become detached
and rattle in their dry case when the
wind stirs their branches. Thus the
dry fruit may be likened to a rattle
box. The flowers are OF whitish
color, half an inch in diameter and
borne upon pendent racine.
Such in brief is very interesting
indigenous shrub which may ere long
become an interesting object on our
lawns through Prof. Lemmon's per-
sistent researches and fortunate dis
coyery.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-02-04
Cultivation of Grapes i'm the South.
From the New Orleans Times.

From the New Orleans Times.
SCH AND LOCATION.
A warm, rich, sandy soil, with
red clay subsoil. such as may be
found in the hammocks of our Flor
ida parishes, or in the sea coast coun-
ties Of lower Mississippi and Alabama,
is best suited to grape growing
The vineyard should be as level as
possible. avoiding steep hillsides or
locations liable to wash. Ii the land
is old it should be well fertilized pre-
vlous to planting. Poor soils with
out proper enriching are worthless,
as they soon become exhausted, ow-
ing to heavy drafts made upon them
by our strong growing varieties OF
native grapes.
PREPARATION OF The SOIL
The ground should be well pre-
pared by repeated and deep blowing.
and when there is clay substratnm,
it should be lifted with a subsoil
plow drawn by two stout mules, run
ming as deep as possible. Alter q
thorough blowing and narrowing, it
should be smoothed by what might
be termed a smoothing board, which
will leave the ground in excellent or
der and ready for the
STAKES.
These are mere temporary affairs
and may be made Of pine or other
wood which will split easily the
size of them is immaterial, provided
they are Of sufficient strength to hold
up the young vines tor the first two
years. a common picket, one and a
half inch face, and FIVE and a half
feet long will answer. They should
be pointed at one end and driven in
to the ground at the exact spot
where you intend to plant the young
vine. Before placing your stakes
permanently see that they are per-
tectly straight both ways don't vary,
for straight rows are much easier
worked than crooked ones. Anoth.
err piece OF advice: Do not plant
the stakes too deep; remember they
must be pulled up the second year.
DISTANCE APART.
We believe in providing ample
space for all strong growing vines in
this climate. If in too close proxim-
ity, the arms Of the vines cannot be
extended, and they are apt to grow
too tall. Nearly all of our native
species are rampant growers, and
must be given free scope. We be-
lieve that seven by ten is the proper
distance this will give about 622
vines to the acre of the Concord or
Ives Seeding. The Martha and Del
aware, requiring less space, might be
planted seven by eight, which would
allow III plants per acre. Always
plant the rows running north and
south, if possible; this method will
allow more perfect ventilation, as the
vines form a green wall of foliage,
through which air cannot penetrate
during the summer, as our prevailing
winds are from the south. Besides,
it is more pleasant for persons en-
gagged in gathering the fruit during
harvest, and they will do more and
better work if they are made cool
and comfortable.
AGE OF VINES AND METHOD OF
PLANTING.
The proper age for planting purpo-
ses is a we'll grown vine Of one year
NOT older. The idea Of buying
vines three and four years OF age,
tor the purpose OF nobtaining fruit
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-02-04

THE, PEANUT CITY.-Norfolk is
the first peanut port in the. world.
The peanut individualized is small
potato, and irresistibIy suggests the
ragged and wistfu! small boy, but
where 1t originates it is gigantic
industry. Norfolk receives the en-:
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-02-04
FEBRUARY 4

tire -crop-of Virginia, which is larger
and superior to the growths of Ten.
nessee and North Carolina. The
crop begins in September and lasts
through the year. The crop this
large factories for sorting and clean
ing peanuts supply employment to
hundreds of hands. The average
price per bushel is about $1.OO, and
the total income to Norfolk for The
amount she handled last year was
100000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-02
PoETIckl
GRAY,s ELEGY.

Inc following lines were composed by Rev.
n. b Cobb, of this place, some years ago. in
reply to Gray's Elegy, and went the rounds of
the secular press of the State. They are reply
to the sentiment expressed by tho poet Gray in
that oft-repeated stanza:
Full many Reni of puress ray serSnS
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear;
Full many q flower is born to blush unseen,
And waste it's sweetness ON the desert air.
Grsy's EIegy.
No ocean 'Eena of purost ray serene"
Is planted in the deop to perish there;
No flower on esrth is born to blush unseen,
Aud waste its sweetness the desert air."
The eye of man may pser behold that gem
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear"
His keenest senss ne'er note the sweet perfume
That rose distills upon the desert air.
Still not one sparkle of that gem is lost,
And not one breath of fragrance from the ross;
For round about them arc countless host,
Who in their splender revel or repose.
Those "dnrk unfathoa med euves'' of ocean deem
Are not so 6srk as poets sometimes write:
There myriads. moving, minEnng monsters
creep,
And, doubtless, to them all that gem is bright
Within the cavOrns of ths grains of sand
That lie around that desert roses feet,
thousand living things, fed by Gods hand,
Find joyous homes. To them that rose is sweet
And still il not a creature wandered where
That rose is blooming that gem is laid
The great Creator, God, who plaeed them tbere
Would take delight in works His hnnda haye
made.
Think not thy worth and wo, are all unknown
Because no parti pensmeu paint thv,nr,iaa
Man may not sce nor mind but God will own
Thy worth and work and thoughts and words
and ways.
The desert rose, though nover scrh by mop.
lS nurtured with care divinely good;
The ocean gem, thouGh meath the rolling main.
Is ever brilliant in tho Dyes of God.
Fayetteville Gc=eue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-02
Disseminated Baby's Diary.

l. January-Just born. Here's lark
Papa doesn't seem very pleased though.
L. February-Every night pa walks about
up and down the bedroom with me when I
squeal. always squeal. Imust do something.
l. March-Nurse Is a spitetul thing-she
sticks pins into fellow on purpose
1. April-After all one may even weary
of the bottle.
l. May wish 1 could cut a tooth I'd
bite nurse.
l. Junc-Wbat nuisance it is to have
relations who keep on saying ''Ketchetty,
Getchetty" and dig in your ribs with their
them, and see how they'll like it.
L. July-There are three big babies next
door got the measles. 1 get nothing. It's
awful dull.
1. August-One of the babies from mex.
door came in to sec US to>dny and 1 heard
ma say, "He hasn't got tho measles now p"
"No." said the baby's ma. There's greedy
| sneak for you. Left 'em homo!
L. Septcmber-Nurse drinks something
out of black bottle. I've caught her at it.
Il isn't the same that is in my bottle, either.
If werc bit bigger I'd change 'em.
1: October Blessed If this amt nice 90.
neither. Somo one called to-day to see ma
and pa. and they said it was uncle and they
gave me to him to kiss He didn't kiss me,
though, with what you might call good will.
Then they asked him again, and then they
gave me to him to nurse and he pinched me.
]. November-This is verso than ever.
Why, here's another baby now, and they ssy
he belongs to our house, and they say they
arc not going to send him away Don't even
know how to feed himself out of the bottle.
We'll, of all-never mind.
l. Decembcr-Got to sleep in tho Same
crib with him now! Wait till he goes TO
sleep, I'll give him such oner! x r Hero's
beast of baby! He won's 90 to sleep.
and not soul in the same crib can get
hlnsSpd ,viDL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-02
Spirit Of 5efterson.
CharlestoWn, Jefferson County, Vest Va.
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH ?, 1850.
TROUBLES OF AN EDITOR.

An editor dreamed that he was dead and
In another world. He approached a city
before him and knock ed for admittauce. but
no one answered his summons The gate
remained closed against him. Then he cried
aloud for an entrance, but the only response
was scores of heads appearing above the wall
on the other side of the gate. At sight of
him the owners of the heads set up dismal
howl, aud one of them cried: "Why didn't
you notice that big egg gave your" At tlis
horrld and unexpected Interrogation the poor
editor turned in the direction of the voice to
learn its owner, when another voice shrieked:
"Mhere's that piece you werc going to write
about my soda fountain?" and close upon this
was the awful demand, "Why did you write
piece about old Tominson' s hens aud never
speak of my new gate?" Whatever answer
he was going to frame to this appeal was cut
short by the astonishing query. .Why did
youspel my narnc wrong in the programmed"
The miserable man turned to fee, when he
was rooted to the ground by these terrible
demands: ''Why did you put nv marriage
among the deaths?" He was on the point of
saying the foreman did it, when shrill
voice madly cried. 'You spoiled tho salo of
my horse by publishing thatruuaway." And
another: IF L catch you alone I will lick
you for what you said about me when I was
before the police court" Another s.Whv
dldn't you show up the school question when
| told you to?' And this was followed by
the voice Of female hysterically exclaimfpg.
''This is the brute that bntched my poetry
and made me ridiculous" Whereupon bun>
dreds of voices screamed, "Wherc is nv ar
t'cle! Give me back my article?" And in the
midst of the horrid din the poor wretch awoke
perspiring at every pore, and screaming for
help -Lymchbnrg Trqintan
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-02

parts of the field arose fresh cries of "Water,
water; for Gods sake, waterl' More pite,
Gus still, the nuts appeal of some who could
only feebly lift hand to say, here, too, is
life and suffering.
For an hour and half did this minister,
ing angel pursue his labor of mercy, nor
ceased to go and return until he relieved all
the wounded on that part of the field. He
returned to his post wholly uuhurt Who
shall say how sweet his rest that winters
night beneath the cold stones
Little remains to be told. Sergt. Kirk>
land distinguished himself in battle at Get>
tysburg, and was promoted to lieutenant. At
Chieksmauga he fell on the field of battle.
in the hour of victory. he was but youth
when called away, and hsG never formed
those ties from which might have resulted =
posterity to enjoy his fame aud bless his
country; but he has bequoathed to the
American youth, yea, to the world, an exams
pie which diguifes our common humanity.