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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
S trayed or Lest.
Albany, oregOl

Gae dark bay horse, abpu. twelve years
old, carly nIane and tail, from u - Is
hands high one bay horse ahous two
years old with small star IA he forrhead
a little lame in the left fore iSog, caaSei bya
picket rope. Lost aronT four weeks ago
from the premises Of ]. @ Bee e .v 20,
Waterloo. Anyone furnishing informa-
ton OF their whereaboats. which viii lead
% their recovery viii be property reward
Il
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
Assessment Notice.

At meating OF tho Bosrd OF Directors
he'd ON the lSth day Of Aug. 1882 at It's
Office Ia Stlen the Capital Gold and silver
Mining Con pany OF Salem Oregon levied
an assessment on It's capital stock of one
and one hasf mills, payable and delin-
queht October 10Th, 1882.
5. +. CHADWICK.
Secretary c. g. & ). NJ. Co.
Aug. gath, 1882. 5w4.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01

1t is the province administers 10 do good
therefore we think cvery minister should
inform himself In regard to Ammen's
Cough Syrup, and after being satisfied that
It Is all that is claimed for It. recommend
Il; thus lives can be saved and then taught
how to save their souls. We lre told that
the proprietor Is always willing TO give q
bottle free to any minister family who
wishes to try It.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
Dissolution Notice.

Tho partnership heretofore existi7g be-
tween tho undersigned under the firm
name and style of Fox. B4nm & Co Is this
day dissolved hy mutual consent. The
business viii be continued By otto Fox, 70
all debts sh9uld be paid, aId by
whom all Indebtedness viii be settled.
oTTo Fox,
y. BAUN.
ALBANY Aug. 2lst, 1851
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01

TIE Philadelphia Times is of the
opinion that the House shoald have
credit for one thing a. least. II dII not
add insult TO injury by vote Of thanks
70 tho Speaker.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
Albany Aug. 2Ist, 1851
Notice TO Taxpayers.

To lrhom 4 may concern:
Nosiceis hereby given that the Board OF
equalization Of taxes for Linn county, Gre
gon. will attend at the Office OF the County
Clerk Of Linn county, the last Monday in
September, lSS2- and publicly examine
the assessment rolls for 1851, and correct
Eil errors in valuation, description or qual.
tiles OF lands, lots OF other property.
HIRAM :. VIII IANs,
Assessor FOX the County Of Linn.
Aug 3rd, 1857
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
G. Z. 1.

Farmers IN The VIC nifty of shedd
having wheat to store NIldo well to
eaveit Ia the Farmers Unlon Ware
houseat Shedd.
For particulars consull Il. Wheeltr
manager
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01

The only difference between the two
: parties on the liquor question. remarks
the Cincinnati Enquirer, is simply
this: Democrats take theirs straight,
open and above board, with God
'b'ess-y you ole-boy," Infection of the
elbow, while The Republicans have
theirs smnggIed into their soda-wat-
.er.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01

One sfthe jury in the Star Route
cases vas seen on the 25sh, on Penneyl-
vania Avenue IN beastly state Of IN
texication.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
PonTLaND MAKKgT.

PORTLAND MARKET.
Butter fair TO good, 27jsc.
cho~ss--oregon, l6c.
Wheat Valley. leo lbs. sl.as.
oats-5ic to eoc.
Bacon-:iams, Ice 10 IGc.
shoulders, l0c % lie
Lard-i7cGi7I<c IN pals.
Chickens - 500 q $50 old. sprir-,
ssGsi %.
Puia'oes-9oc,
Hopa-best, 4oc.
Hides--tlry. issicc: wet sAited. 7@sHc.
deer skins. 7alley, soc.
Dried Fruit-Apple>, sun cared 6STc.
machine cursd o@IOc.
Fiour-Fancy extra. IS; c. b. 4.5t@475
Hay -l6ais.
ALBANY MARKET.
Wheat Soc per bu>hel.
Oats-85c 1
Lard-Ibc per ID.
Bcef-on foot, So.
wool-2oc,
Flour~-s.o0 per bbl.
hhy-uAteoI A<s9 10 per lohs
loose, 10 10 IL.
Potatoes-75c per bushsl.
Butter-2s 10 30 cts per 10.
Eggs - 20 cents por doz.
FORK g cts per 10.
ycal>-ec per Id.
Bacons-hams, II to Ice.
shoulders, 10 to I,c.
sides. Is 10 l5c.
Dried Fruit-sun dried apples, g.
/" plums, Sc.
machine cured apples, Sc.
plums, 10.
Chickens-3.00 per doz.
Sugar-San Francisc c, l2c.
AfIi. Feed-bTan, 1900 per ton.
shorts, Is.
mIddlIngs, 20 90
chops, $500
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
! OF WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY.

Two courses for graduation. Three
teachers. Pupils taught according 10 the
best methods now in use in The East. Is
term begins Sept. 4.
For circulars and catalogues address
WM. J. STABLER.
2w3 Director.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
LOUIS CAMPEAU'S
Barber Shop.

Mr. Clmpcau hss purchased the barber
shopf rInerls ownea by J II Sufies, and
will Q utinue tho business AZ the old place
aod guarantee satisfaction TO cnsiom,rs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
Notice to Fruit Growers.

The undersigned having obtained the
exclusive right TO make and sell the Plum
mer Hot Air Family Fruit Drisr ia the
counties of Linn, Iane and BENTON axes
the present opportunity tSinfrem persons
who want TO save their fruit crop, that
ne is prepared 10 receive orders for the
best fruit drier in the market. Plumnlsr
Hot Air Family Drier, for particulars ad-
dress.
Jozx PR.Ges,
Albany, Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
Summons.

In ae Circuit Court cC De stals Of Onegon
for Linn County
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-09-01
Final Settlement.

5wf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
VALUABLE WAREHOUSE AND WHARF

PROPERTY.
by virtue OF a deed of trust made the 18th day
OF April, ISL, by Benedict J. Burgess, recorded
III liber No. ., page 461, of the land records of
Alexandria city, Virginia. default in payment
having occurred, and by direction of the benefi.
cary named i'll the trust, will offer for sale by
public auction, in front of the entrance IN tbtt,
Court room, on Fairfax street. in the CITY of alcy-
andria. Va. on
SATURDAY, the LIST day of July. 1882
at II O'Clock H., the following valuable propertv
to wit rf''
ALL OF THAT LOT OF GROUND with the
TWO BRICK WAREHOUSES; and other improve
meht' thereon. in the said city of Alexandria.
VA bounded rs follows: Beginning at a point ON
the east side of Union street 11S feet inches
north OF Duke street and ut the north lineof r
". 'loettS lot, and running thence north on
Union street 80 feet; thence cast parallel with
Duke street INTO the Potomac river; thence south
ana parallel with Union street 80 feet thence
west in straight line to the beginning, Of which
sald lot OF ground, stripe five feet wide on the
northern part thereof fronting on Union street,
ana extending east to Potomac Strand rs bcen laid
on as part OF ten feet alley with the use of said
alley IN common with others entitled thereto and
all rights and appurtcnamccs to the said lot of
ground belonging 80 60
Also ALL THAT DOCK or water lot, living east
OF that one OF the brick warehouses OH the above
described lot of ground which fronts Oh the Strand
and which binds on the south side of Z, wharf
formerly owned by Josiah H. Davis; said dock or
water lot being in front 80 feet and running east
Wardly the same width rs in front, into the POLO
mac river with the use of the south side of thu
SAID wharf, and all rights and appurtenances of
every kind to the said dock or water lot belonging
Terms of sale: Cash. So . PETER WISE
my3O-2awts Trustae
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
LOCAL BREvITIES.


The public schools of this city will close
for the summer Oh the 30th of June.
Messrs. Cogan & Son, plumbers of this
city, have received the contract for fttinn
up the hotel at the Warrcnton White Suj7
phur Springs.
st. Johns Academy Cadet Corps returned
here on Saturday evening from most agree
able excursion to Colchester, Md: all in
good health and fine spirits delighted with
their trip.
Mr.. Frank P. Berkeley, of Fairfax. is now
saving and shipping a large bill of lirst-class
white oak lumber for MesSls Acncw & Co..
OF this city. Mr.. 3. has a large tract of tim
Der four miles from Fairfax on the Warren
ton pike, and will be engaged saving for
several months.
special election will be held in the I'd
ward on July to fill the vacancy in the
Common Council from that ward caused by
the resignation Of Mr.. Leonard Marburv.
MIR. Marbury will enter upon the Discharge
OF the duties of the Office of Commemorative
Attorney, to which position he has been re-
Gently elected, on the first of July.
There were no vioators Of the Sunday law re-
ported yesterday.
E&-'iorcrnnr VIM. Smith, of Warrrnton, will de-
h'era temperance speech at Armory Hall tonight.
The Chaplains af the Theological Seminary will
commence the examinations there Tomorrow
McSSrS. j. w. Dicr & Co.. received to-day from
Norfolk fine lot of salt water trout talors crabs
ana CLANS, supply Of which thew will keen nj.
ways on hand Al their stand No % s Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

IMPORTANT STATE CAsE5.-Satur(lay in the
City Circuit Court. before Hon. b. Wexford.
Jr.. the case of Taliaferro, late Storekccp,r
OF the Penitentiary, was argued. The object
of the suit is to procure decree of release
for the official surctcs ofTaliaferro. as late,
Storekecpcr OF the Pcnitcntary, from all H.
ability for the Storekccper's default to the
State Of over $50, 900, upon the ground tha!
the General Assembly, by acts subsequent
to the qualification of the Storekcepcr and
the execution of his bond by him and hi;
surctics. changed his duties and commits
sions. Judge Wexford took time to consid-
cr the case.
The argument in the suit Of W. L. Rovall
and Fl. b. Cant Is. the Board Of Education.
the Board of Public Works. the Board of
Sinking Fund Commissioners, and th,
Normal and Collegiate Institute in the Cir.
cult Court of Richmond city, was concluded
Saturday. Judge Wexford took the papers
and will render his decision in a few DAYS.
The case involves thc$5OO, 900 paid ovcrtu
the State by the Norfolk & Western r.. Il.
and by the Legislature applied to the school
fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
NEWS OF THE DAY
10 show the rcry age M.d body ofihe 71mes."

40 shom tie rrry age uld body ofMe 71mes.'
a large quantity Of ammunition, ready foi
removal to Ireland, has been seized at Clerk
cnwcll, London.
Herr Melting, Il distinguished German na-
val officer, has been arrested for accepting !,
bride from Russia
\ national Colored Press Association will
assemble in Washington June %, and con-
tinue in session three days.
The situation in Egypt remains unchang
cd. England and France have promised
that the ambassadoral conference will meet
in Constantinople on the 22d instant. Arab
Pacha has given orders for torpedocs to the
value of f25 900
\ tornado swept through Central Iowa
late Friday night from northwest to south
east, from twenty miles north of Des Moi
mes The town ofGrinncll was struck by it..
and half of the town was left in ruins. Up
wards of forty people arc dead, and about
100 Or more were wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
NOTICE..
MAYORS OFFICE, ALEXANDRIA, Va.

MAYORS OFFICE, ALEXANDRIA, Va.
June 18th, 1882.
Having asccrtained from the Auditor this morn
ing that only one hundred and fifteen (115) DOG
LICENSES had been issued, and knowing that
there are five or six hundred dogs in the city Of
Alexandria, desire to give the owners notice be-
fore imposing any fine that any person having
dog in his or her possession after SATURDAY
next June 18th, will be fined So besides being
required to take out license. The police officers
have been instructed to report all persons having
dogs after the 18th instant.
je12-1w J. T. BECkHAM, Mayor.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Nl Alexandria, June LIST, 1882.
l beg to call attention to the license law which
passed the City Council on Tuesday night last.
All persons in the city engaged in any business
requiring license are requested to call upon the
Commissioner Of the Revenue, Major Geo. Dutfey,
and take out their licenses early as possible.
The city will require all the money she can get
from this source to meet the July interest. / will
receive money for this purpose at my office, II
King street, at any time.
ie1-1m 1T. BECkHAM, Mayor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
NPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE.

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE.
Pursuant to Il resolution adopted by the Com.
mon Council Of the city of Alexandria, June 1;l,
ioSS. special election is ordered to he held in
the Second Ward Of this city, at the usual voting
place in said Ward on -
THURSDAY, JULY &, 1882
from sunrise till sunset of that duy TO fill the VA
cancy occaSioned i'll the Common Council, by the
resignation of Leonard Marbury, esq.,, member
from said Ward. Tcstc:
JAMES Il. CATION,
1el1'td Clerk Common Council
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

WEATHER PROBABILITIES June ~, 1882.
For the Middle Atlantic States local rains followed
by clearing, cooler weather, winds shifting to
southwest and northwest and rising barometer
during the night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
TAYLOR & HUFTY
933 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Washington, d. {
NOTICE To STATE TAN PAYERS,
City Treasurer's Office.
Room No. > Market Building.

City Treasurer's Office, !
Room No. = Market Building,
Alexandria, Va. May 18th, 1882.
All persons who have not paid their State taxes
Tor the year 1881, will please take notice that
am compelled 10 settle my accounts for that year
with the State on the 18th day of June, and to
enable me to do so, must collect the taxes now I'M
paid, and unless these bills are paid by the list
instant, | shall enforce their payment without
further notice. Voters will bear in mind that
they must pay their capitat"n tax for 1881, to
rn'ltic them to vote in the May and November
elections. Merchants and others engaged in bust
ness who have received certificates of their State
licenses from the Commissioner of Revenue are
hereby notified that under the law they are re-
CURED to present the same ut this Office and pay
the amount. y failure TO do 50 renders them liza
bic to fine for doing business without license.
NJ. Is. HARLOW,
myl' City Treasurer.
NIOTICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

Ladies and sickly girls requiring non-al-
coliolic. gentle stimulant, will find Browns
IRON Bittcrs beneficial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Clothing at Reduced Prices.

Clothing at Reduced Prices
On account of the backward season, aad havin.
a very large and well selected of READY-MADI
CLOTHING OH hand, We have reduced our
so SUITS TO IS 90
II SUITS TO 10 90
ID SUITS TO II 80
Is SUITS TO II 90
20 SUITS TO II 90
In Boys and Children's Suits we have made
the same reduction. Call and examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere, and be con-
WINGED Of the rare bargains We are now offering to
the trade.
S. WATERMAN & son,
my1S Clotficrs and Tal0rs 81 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

\ full line of Coxcs' Chillrens Shoes lust
received and for sale by
ID. RUBEN 4 Co.
is kjuu 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
- XANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGTyIZ ADVERTISFR

wood to +. J. Mehahcy & CO.; schr. Thomas
s. Taylor, Hillman, Salisbury, lumber to
Perry Smoot e. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
Another Gross of Ideal" Coffee and Tea Pots

Another Gross of Ideal" Coffee and Tea Pots
Just received. They perfect. hundreds in
this city and elsewhere can testify. 1t stands OIL
its own merits If after weeks trial it does not
do rs represented return it and have your money
refunded. Send for price list
STANSBURY & BRO,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Stoves and Tiuwarc
Tin-roofng and job Work Specially. Our
motto, BEST Material, Greatest Care, Efficient
Workmanship Stoves received on storage
Don't forget the place, McBurncy's Building, cor
King and Washington streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
SUMNER RESORTS.
.Lp POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA.

II TGEI4 HOTEL,
situated 100 yards from Fort Monroe. Open all
the year Equal to any hotel in the U. s. Sur.
ronndngs unsurpassed Bathing boating, fishing
and driving specially attractive Pre-eminently
Il resort for Southern people. Terms less for equal
accommodations a than any resort in the country
climate free from Malaria and for Insomnia truly
wonderful in its soporiic effect Send for circular
describing hygienic advantages. etc
Jei HARRISON PHOEBUS, Prop'r,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

RIVER TRADE.-Inspector G. w. Hawk
hurst reports the following arrivals at the
river front
Steamer Sue, Geoghcgan, Baltimore, mer
folk, Shropshire, Philadelphia, merchandise
10 J. 4 Reed & Co.; steamer John Gibson,
Young. New York, merchandise to F. A.
Reed & Co.; schr5. Charm, Starr, and Vir-
glnia Dare. Delany, Havre de Grace, coal to
/. J. Mehattey & Co.; brig Altamaha, Mes
sina. Georgetown, laths and pickets. to J..
II. d. Smoot; schr. w. B. Coulborn, Baker,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
OMIT saw MILL In THE CITY,

Farmers and others having timber that they
want converted into different classes of lumber
can be accommodated ut lowest prices by
JNO. +. AGNEW Il Co,
jcl1-f Alexandria Ship Yard.
1NIIE GAZETTE E n}tHic AND JOE PRINTING
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING
MOST REASONABLE q TERMS
DLANK BOOKS.-Rcceived to-day an addition
ID to our stock Of Blank Books in all rulings and
sizes. Attention is called to the chcapness and
excellence Of the entire line.
my10 ROBERT BELLS SONS
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERsoED By ANY.
w BODY, AMI will convince yon by examining
the BARGAINS IN
BOOTS AND S II OES.
my2 JOS. KAUFMAN. Agent.
FXTRA WASHED SILVER GRAVEL. FOR
IL BIRDS, put up III paper boxes We have just
received another supply ofthe above, 10 cents a
box MCLEAN l. UHLER.
my27 rs King ST.
"ANTED-ONE HUNDRED LABORERS to
w work on construction and permanent way of
the Washington and Western Railway. Apply at
the company's Offices Alexandria, Va
jc12-1w Fl. MACLEAN, supt
ENOR RENT-Thc THREE-sTORY BRICK
IL HOUSE, No. 30, north Fairfax street; has all
modern improvements, including range and bath.
Enquire next door.
je17-1ws F. F. CORBETT.
HORSE BRUSHES, WHITE WASH BRUSHES,
IL Busting Brushes, Axle Grease, for sale in
quantity to suit by
1T. CREIGHTON & son,
myG 80 King street
F YOU are troubled with Roachcs get MIL
l. LIONS IN 1T" ROACH TRAP and rid your
house Of them in few days Price only % cts.
For sale by MCLEAN & UHLER
my31 7G King st.
d ARBED AND PLAIN WIRE. warranted to be
ID of hest quality, Wire Staples and Stretchers
for Barb Wire, for sale at IS King street, corner
of ROYAL street at lowest prices by
my6 IT. CREIGHTON & son.
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF Isle THREAD
n Clancy and brown HALF HOSE at lowest
prices.
my16 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
TIME LAST OF THE MOHICANS, by Cooper,
l. % cts; Clytz by Hatton, 20 cts. The cheap
| est books printed.
je5 ROBERT BELLS SONS.
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.-Wine Sap, Mabel,
Il Morgan and other Fine Brands of Chewing
Tobacco; also full line of cigars for sale by
! my1o J. c. MILBURN.
I0LD APPLE VINEGAR-3 barrels just re-
! " ceivcd from Loudoun CO., Va, of fine flavor
and great strength, for sale by
my15 J. C. MILEURN.
! WHITE BEANS. DRIED GREEN PEAS
! w Canned Peas, Dried Cherries Apples and
Peaches, Italian Maccaroni. Vermacelli, &C., &C.,
just received BY lmy11I &c MILBURN
INSECT POWDER ~ various brands, also Guns
| i for applying the same For sale by
! jeS L. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
! MOS. I and , MACKEREL, fat, for sale by
/ IN my3O J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
AUCTION S.4LES.

NRUsTEE's SALE e 5jff 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

Freght rquanttl
The omIany raeret
1w' AN,Sur inendcnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19

4 Fatal FALL-DEATH OF JOHN WILL
soN.-Mr. john Wilson, a young man Of this
city, while working OH residence being
built in Washington, on h street, between
18th and Eth, for Mr.. Bonapart this
morning, fell from the top of the house to
the ground below, breaking his right leg in
three places, his right arm, and receiving
other serious injuries about his body and
head. Medical aid was Immediately sum-
moned, but the unfortunate young man died
in short time after his fall, without having
rcgained consciousness or spoken word.
The deceased, who was well known, was
son-in-law of Mr. John Cats His re-
mains were brought to this city this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

and, no orator as he was, he reused mems
souls and filed them with fire and enthu
siasm. On the other hand man can be
an crater with the genius within him to
stir mems blood by the mere force of
words and the manner in which they are
delivered, Beecher came here but lately,
and making about the same plea Wilde
did, succeeded in awakening much enthu-
siasm and applause. That was mere or
atory.
But Wilde is none of this. He presents
a subject in which there is little popular
interest, and does it in so bold and i'll
fashioned way that one must needs tire
of his first sentences, and leave after the
curiosity to see the man has been graft
fed. The whole of it is we have no use
for him. He neither instructs or amuses,
and his sole claim, that of being sensation
al, is a lame one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
DEDICATION DAY.

In accordance with announcement, the
cosy and substantial little church, erected
by the English Lutherans, on the corner
OF Fourteenth and Main streets, was ded
icated with appropriate ceremonies on
Sunday morning. The able pastor of the
congregation, Rev. G. NJ. Snyder, through
whose untiring efforts the church has been
built, was assisted by number of visiting
clergymen. Rev. DR.. SIZZLING. of Omaha,
preached the dedication sermon, his text
being Chronicles FL, 10, and ii was one 81
power and eloquence. The dedication
service was conducted by Rev. J.. w.
Goodwin, of York, Pa. Miss Anna Walters
presided ct the organ. The choir was
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
OSCAR WILDE.

The performance of Oscar Wilde here
last Saturday night is worthy Of more than
passing interest. There was nothing in
the man or his subject that is worthy of
attention; nothing in his style or ideas
that should hold an audience for mo-
ment, and yet he is attracting, as a rule,
large crowds, and is receiving marked ova-
tons. Most people go to see him as a GU
riosity, but there is little of the remarkable
about him, and we must wonder why they
should pay one dollar to see one curiosity
when a circus viii furnish one hundred for
fifty cents It is said that he is an Irish
man and the assertion is doubtless true,
but it seems incredible that an Irishman
could be born that had in him so little of
an orator as llas Wilde. His talk is of the
baldest kind and so monotonous in tone
and manner that it resembles most an arti-
Gle without punctuation or capitals, q
meaningless joining together of words.
And in the face of all this arises the
question, why do men want to hear him.
There are two qualities that are necessary
to constitute an acceptable public speaker.
He must either be talking ON some subject
in which all his hearers are intensely inter
ested, so that the subject comnends itself,
and the manner in which it is treated is
entirely forgotten. Parnell was an
instance of this. he came to this country
the Apostle of u movement in which his
hearers were interested in, heart and soul