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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

Iniast weeks DEMOCRAT an accouut W.
given Of the robbing Of A Dunham, Q
Lebanon. by Tom Bslden, and the hsldini
Of the latter to await the action Of ths
Grand Jury. As conte. stIon Of ths
affair on last Friday afternoon, Dunham
who was stopping q the 81 Charles Hotel
took large dose OF morphine, from The
effects or which he died. Along In the
evening Mr Nixon Of the Hotel while
passing the dosr Of Dunham's roOm, b 6ard
him breathing ia 4 heavy manner and
tried 10 enter, but the door was locked,
Finally he broke Ia and found Dunham
lying on his bed nearly dead. Calling
DR. Feley an effort was made 10 save him,
but he was too near dssth's door for any.
thing 10 be done for him, and lived but q
short time. On the table an envelope con-
tanning morphine was found, ,lsbled. Nor
phine-Polssn," which, together with
unmistakabls evidences In his eyes, show
Cd how he came 70 his death.
A Coronsrs jury was called, and afto r
examining all the particulars Of the case, |
found . verdict that deceased came 10
death by taking poison at his swn hands. |
Il is supposed that he csmmltted suicide, |
nd IL certainly locks that way, though |
hs IL eatitiea to doubt. for suicide II 81
bad as murder. The previous evening,
having been drinking hard, he was eIYtn
. small amount OF morphine 10 quiet his
asrves, and II is possible that he again
ook some himself for ths same purpose,
Ind, not being In very steady condition.
rot too much ) bat such theory IL n6t
,Olleved In Lebsnon, whore the affair "a
,sst known. We understand though that
10 had taken morphine before for the
purpose OF qulstIng hls nerves. The re-
mains Of deceased were buried near Leb-
mon on Saturday.
Duuharn was man about ~ years Of
Igs, and had hved Ia and around Isban.
IN sixteen years, most OF the time work.
NJ 1t his trade, that Of timer, at which
10 II said 70 have been hrst-clAsa work
nan. Nearly twenty-five years ago, W
Il Mcfarland Of this city, worked with
aim at Corvallis, and probably knows
more about him than any ono In thIs city 1
Years ago he was proprietor Of large
Wholesale house In Milwaukee, end was
considered first-class business man. He
moved TO San Francisco, where hs was
brennan In large establishment, and
rom there came 70 Oregon. For several
Years he drank very hard. until he became
! regular insbriAts. Whistler he took the
morphine 70 quiet his nerves or end his !
roublss, the cause OF his death can be |
'Asily traced 10 intempSrance. He was .
single man, never having bssn married,
md We unders.aad had no relatives In
Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Ruu Msasure.

Martin Wertz, Of Tangent, is the DEMO-
GRATIS true friend, and has been since the
paper started. nearly twenty years ago
He not only pays in. advance, but he
shows his appreciation in substantial
way, this year bringing, in addition to
Uncle Sans product, several bushels of
immense potatoes and number Of fine
cabbages. Bless his large heart. May his
life continue to be filed with the sunshine
that has always characterized it.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

that Samuel z. Young keeps the largest Al
sortmsnt In this city. His goods aro fresh
most Of them having been bought direct frsn
manufacturers. and 81 the very lowest casl
values. and will be sold accordingly.
There are several diseases prevalent IA
other places which rarely aiiiict Albany citi-
Eens. due 10 several causes, 81 present be-
yond our scientific researches. Those so
quaintsd with Oregon cities state that thiI
IL one OF The healthiest Ia the state yet Il
can be made healthier by ~ more Oomplsts
drainage, malarlal diseases being the prinOi.
pal enemies TO health here.
The following Mark Lane report is inter.
sstinE "Ths Mark Lane Ezpre@. In la
weekly review Of the Eoglish corn trade,
says The weather the past week has been
ine and warmer. Eaylish whsat.is Ia little
demand. except for ane parcels. Sales dur.
ing the week were 7t.4l2 quarters, at sSs
I'd, against 81, ,Sss quarters, at 42s Cd for the
corresponding week Of last year. The trade
In foreign wheat IL completely dsnoraiizsd.
Watsr.sids stocks and the visible supply is
increasing. Business 10 oargoes on coast is
unchanged There were I've arrivals one
cargo was sold, three were Withdrawn asd
one remained. Sixteen oargoss are now due.
Flour 10 neglected. Maize is scarce and
tiru. Barley very dull. Old oats are y |
Bd dssrer. New foreign oats are weaker"
The following 10 the summary Of the a..
'sssnisst Of Lane county: Acres Of land,
s0s.667 total valae. q. .005. .07e , average
value per acre. - 81 railroad land. 81, ,2sS 8
value si5.47S average value per acre, 30
'ents town lots. value. $685. mort.
sags'. vAlse. sS2s. s.eS5 msrchandiss And
implements, vAlss. 1851. 100 f; money, notes
md aecOsnts, t7s3.oo2 household furni-
lure. carriages aud watches. $22l. .es2 ) eat
'ls. 1888; total value. e24l. .90t ; average |
'alus per head sl7.li horses and mules,
'9ii ; fetal valns. $si9.067 value Per
read, SIS. y sheep aud goats. 80. $50
'vsrAge value. ti.l2 swine. 9976 average
'alue. - IS gross valus Of ell property, |
'o. sSs.oS ) Indebtedness. el.4os. 257 sx.
'mp'ions. t4:6, 772 ! fetal TAXABLE property.
4, 4,0T3, sos.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
They are saing.

4 review Of the docket for the Circuit
Court is an interesting study as showing
the different channels in which people are
trying TO get money anS redress Of rights.
10 are foreclesing mortgages. 13 are suing
on notes and II for money due. There
are who are tired Of married life with
their present partners. 4 seek to have
property partitioned, 5 make general ass
signmsnts, then there are several criminal
damage and equity cases, making the larg
est docket the county b as had for several
years.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Rest Yet.

Hackleman Bros. threshed during
the harvest just closed. in thirty-three
days wsrk 1882 bushels of grain OF
which 22.856 bushels were wheat, the
remainder being oats, cheat, timothy
and barley. This Is an average of 1928
bushels per day. This work was done
with new Massllon SO inch cylinder
This is the best run reported yet.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Dlaefeaee Of opinion.

On sash to Que of the Windows in Fosters
Block may be seen certain figures and marks
They are the guesses OF six men as to the
vote for st John and Batter in Oregon at the
coming election, and show how men difeI
in such things Following are the figures
st Jshn-s 800, 100, 100, 400. SOC. .s34.
Butlsr-2O0, 300. 325, 300, 800. 81.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

Prof r A WitthAus, M. D., Medicsl l
University, Buffalo, N. Y, who is the
highest authority, says that "CaleiuH
Tartrate Improperly called Tartrats Of
Lims,) advertised M the linas found in
Baking Powders IL derived from the wines
that producs Cream Of Tartar. It Ia .
constituent Of the grape and other fruits,
and e AbaelutAlY harmless.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Entezoa.

The first of the week DR. L Hill relieved
man living near Albany OF a tape worm
thirty feet and eight inches long. Anyone
interested IN helminthology should examine
this 6ne specimen of the tBnioidea at the
Doctors Office.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
BIue Ribbea CIub.

The regular monthly meeting of the Blue
Ribbon Club will be held at w. C. T. q.
Hall this friday evening, at 7:3o Besides
speaking there will be two violin solos by
Miss Gertrude Walker, vocal solo by Rev
Judy, and song By q qusrtett.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

All persons knowing themselves In
debted to me or the late firm of allen a
Martin win please call and settle inn
Asdiately, or their accounts will he
placed in the hands OF an Attorney for
collection anS costs nnnde.
n, II. ALLxH,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
n EroRE You KILL YouR HOES

Come to our store at Albany and see .
new tangled sausage mill just recegved
but cuts IL like pair Of scissors. 0ristles
and sinews cannot get throught it With
cut being cut and you only have - run
your nest through IT once, Peters Stew
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
PLAIN fILK.
.. rI.l. susI.ss.
NJ PLAIN oHAP.

Betting il as uncertain business %
; race bstween two eIephantS No on,
, who ever carried IL 10 any extent hal
ever come out ahead In any great sum
|, particularly on elections, In which
even In Iowa or Missouri, though there
maybe most gigantic probabilities Ol
course no bets are made on such States,
but come 10 New York, and the money
flows over the result yet, supposing
the chances were even, one has to lose.
and whore the chances are only one 10
two man 10 foolish 10 risk bis hun
dreds OF dollars In order TO gain as much
more. IL II not business, and it is q
SLOW way OF making living, though
Ne have known man 10 make enough
In one election 10 keep him year.
81
The law providing fer q stamp on in.
surancs policies shonld be repealed. be-
cause IL is tax on only q few people
The man who gets insured pays IL,
though his rate Of Insurance is already
90 high as he can afford 10 pay. IL fs
o large enough burden Of Itself. What
It's object IL no one knows, without IL
was Intended 20 be o tax on the lnsur
snes companies II 80 It has utterly |
failed. We look 70 see the law repealed |
In the next Legislature.
-.
The number ofsuIcIdes In the North. |
vest II becoming aiarmInRly great, |
sysry few days an account being given |
OF some man. poor and friendIess. end
Ing his misery by free fIse OF bullets /
he Al
DO the favorlts way. Only o day or
once been . school mate Of Cyrus w.
Field took bis own life 1t q hotel in
Portland. IL is often thus in q new
country, where men seek fortune 9 and
falling 20 find the PactolIan stream. cut
the thread that holds their life here and |
al the grievances Of this werId, the
psor misguided men. The most COW. |
arily act q man in his right mind can |
do 10 to take his own life. add il 10 10 be |
doubted II enc can do such al act when
SQUAD In mind.
Nero and more the necess Ity Of divid.
Ing large farms and cultivLtIng what
one has IN better style - presenting
itselfto the farmers not only of Oregon,
but OF all the United States. One hun.
dred acres OF laad well cultivated will
raise - much wheat as two hundred
poorly attended TO. Land IN England
10 farme6 In such q manner rs 70 pro-
duce IN average yield Of at least IS
bushels Of wheat 70 the Scre, while In
Oregon the average 10 only abSut %, and
in tue United States not over Is, though
our soil here IL much better naturally.
Most imnigrats seeking farms do net
want large ones, but small ones OF not
oyer 100 acres. Let farmers burdened
with many acres and by mortgages
cell part Of what they have. II will be
money In their pockets.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
HARDwARE OF ALL KINDS.

Axes, nsttocks, brush hooks, picks
sh0yels,spades, forks, grindstonss, wheel,
oArrows, wringefs, ropes, and almost
everything you want, can bo had cheap
FOR cash at Peters a Stewart.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
TvHE BEST THING OUT,

Is the Acme Harrow and no farmer csn
vel afford 10 be wlthost Il. Il 10 the very
best cloa crusher and pulysrizsr, leaving the
ground a. level ~ . barn fOor Bold only
By Peters + Stewart.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
NetIee te Dehtern.

The accounts Of Peters 4 BlAin arc now in
our hands for collectisn, and the affairs Of
the old firm must be closed up Immediately.
Persons knowing themselves indebted will
please cali at onoe and settle without furthe;
nstice.
PErERs q STEWART.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
skating Riak.

Dannals skating rink has bean purchased
by Doris & Curl, who win no doubt con-
tinue to make IL success. II ill be run
Tuesday and Saturday nights and Saturday
afternoons.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Arm DOOR HANGIHGs,

Are always breaking, unless You have
the kind sold by Peters 4 Stewart, Of AL
bany. They are made OF wrought irCns
cannot jump the track and will last life
time. Don't hang another barn door mr.
til you have seen them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
CARPENTERS TOOLS.

We want carpenters TO know that we
keep constantly ia stock the very kest
teols the market affords, au6 sell them 6
cheap ~ tAsy can be sold. Every tGol Ne
soil We can warrant. No shoddy articles
ere kept. Come and eco as.
PETgRs a 6ruwAmr.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
5sb PrlntlnE.

We are now prepared to do any kind Of
Job printing sn short notice and in the lstsnt
style. Send for estimate on large jobs.
BURxHARr Bios.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
u LACKsMITH's OUTFITS,

AnviIs, vises, bellows, hammers, sIedesa.
stocks and dies and almost every tool ned
by blacksmiths We keep constantly on
hand, Also full stock Of iron .ef ali sizss,
horse shoes and horse shoo nails, Special
prices mede on small outfits for farmers
use.
PErxRs & STEWART.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

This famous plow IL we'll known In Linn
County. The chilled and steel plows ara
well made from the very best material
and are warranted 70 do NJ good werk and
scour fully a. we'll as any other piow.
Peters d Stewart arc the sole sRonfS.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
CUTLERY.

The best line Of cutlery In the valley CO
90 feund at our store. ls embraces pockos
kni YES, table knives, forks and spoons.
butcher knives, hunting knives, pairing
knives, shears and scissors of all kinds,
AID the best line Of razors ever brought
into Albany. Come and see for your
PrrKaa a 6rRHAnH.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
TINE BEST WAGON

In the market Is the colel rAtsd stude.
backer sold by Peters 4 Stewart, aad ths
spring wagons and hacks Of the same msks
are just as good. Every article is warranted.
The prices are down on dead level wtlh
wheat at so cents.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
& PoRTsMEN, ATrENTION i

Peters Il Stewart Keep full line Of am
munltion, and will sell - lew - the low
est Every pound Of powder II warranted
70 kin 500 ducks-if properly used
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
DoE'T FORGET IT.

II you try 10 build now while wheat is
only worth 81 cents you should by all
means 90 70 Peters 4 Stewards, &C Albany
for your hardware. You can get Whist you
want at their store and at reasonable dg-
ures.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

Ladies ell wool hose, IS to <0c, former price, 5e
/" 500 "a
Childrens all wool hose, iSc, former price. q
% I" I" 25e ." go to 81
Ladies' cloaks In all!the new styles ct u
TO so per cent cheaper than regular prices, In
fact I defy competition to these and al
other lines of goods.
N. II. ALLHN.
81 First Street
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
ssIA In Portland AIso.

The Umatilla county horse thieves seem
to have "gotten In en- Portland a. well
~ Linn csHnty, Judging from the fellow.
Ing In the STANDARD :"
On the 18th OF last August one john
Wilson brought band Of thirty horses TO
o'Conner, the auctioneer, to sell for him,
o Conner, put them up for sale and sue
ceedea In disposing Of hfteen head which
were delivered to the purchasers and
nothing further was thought Of the mat
ter. Within the past few days q stock
raiser from Psndleten put In an appear
ancs and claimed that the horses sold
were his property, having been stolen
from him. He hunted mp the animals
wherever he could And them and forced
the heldsrs to return them, but Fortunate
" the prices paid were not large and tha
purchasers do not suffer very heavily, II
seems strange, however, that the mar
from Pend!eten was 80 slew In looking
up his stolen property. The horses werI
al branded 8. 9. Probably there IL I
game in this,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Radical Change.

/ have concluded 10 make radical ohAngS
in the prices Of all lines Of merchandise. In
the future viii cell goods in my line from
pl0 to so per cent cheaper than regular prices.
NOTE PRICES
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Happy.
IL am 80 happy l"
k-A ~.

"I am 30 happyw
'Whyf"
"Bscause have the prettisst and most
stylish hat ever had 1t the most reason
able figures"
"Where did you get TT"
"Why, at Miss Schubsrt's. where ladies
can find everything they desire In the
millinery.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

DANIELS.-on Saturday, October IL. I,
1854 very suddenly. At her home neal
scio, MRS. F, M. DANIELS.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
OUR OFFER.

We propose TO send the DEHecRAr one
year free 10 all new Republican subscri.
bers II Blaine and Logan shall be elected.
II Cleveland shall Le elected then these
said new Republican Subscribers are -
pay the regular subscription price le7-b9
for enc year a. soon as his eleotien h
made known.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
NOTICE.

IL hereby given that / will not hereafter
10 responsible for, or pay, aRy debts con.
trActed by any person on my account
without writteL authority from me.
b. w. DoDDs
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
NOTICE

In hereby given that my wife. Elizabeth
Bllyeu has LEFT my bed and board. with.
cut lost cause or prevecation. win not
be responsible for any debts which shs
may hereafter contract.
PRTKR BTLYRU.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
SCHOOL TAX.

Notice Ia hereby given that the School
Tax In School Districs No. 5, Linn county.
Oregon, IL now due and payable, and that
the same can be paid 20 me at my eAcs,
No. 50, First Street, Albany, Oregon.
J, II, BURKMAkT,
District Clerk.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
NOR SALE.

II osT.
On the l4th Of October, seneWhsrs between
Albany and John Davis farm. $3.50 VIM
chester leader. The finder viii be literally
rewarded by leaving it At the DEHssRAT
Office.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24

DAMS FOR SALE.
High grade merino rams, yeArlings aas
two year elds. Also few Jersey nAb
calves frsm three quarters to fifeaon ntx~
esnth bred. Prices reasonsble-
NcKHIoWY BRee.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
ELECTED To SELL.

whSsvsr shall be slected President one
thisE 10 certain, and that i, that A b Ne
Twain. st bic mammoth store. is elected TO
ssll 81
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Il I. CASE PLOWs.

PKTKRs Il STEwARr.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-24
Pay Up.

PErEss q STEWART.
The Dawson journal., 1884-06-19
Tho moss COngeniaI Couple OH
Record.

"NIos' married folks quarrel more
or less remarked Uncle Moss; 'but
| knows a man and his wife what
hasn't had fus fur de las five
yeash.''
Gam dey liben togcdder?'
''Sartainly! Dey Ibis in de same
house. She goes off cherry mawnin'
an washes by de day"
"But p'raps dey quarrels at night.
Hows does you know dey dou't?'
"Dey don't hab Il bit o'trubble, l
tells yer. She am out washin all
day, and her husband, he am at night
Waterman in big sto on Austin ave
nue.. He goes off before she comes
home and he don't get back in de
mawnin' ontiI she has done gono out
washin.' OATS been goin' on fur de
las FIVE yeahs, and lie fust cross WORD
hasn't passed between EN- yit.'
The Dawson journal., 1884-06-19
Capital Comfort.

Washington, D. C.-ATrs. Mary x.
Sheed, lilo Maryland avenue,
Washington, D. c., states, that for
several years she had suffered terri
bly, with facial neuralgia aud could
find no relief. In a recent attack
which extended to the neck, shoul-
ders and oack, the pain was intense.
She resolved to try st. Jacobs Oil,
the great pain-relisver. Rubbing the
parts affected, thee times only, all
pain vanished as if by magic, and has
not returned.
The Dawson journal., 1884-06-19

uncertain, thorgh numerous invita-
TONS from all quarters coasiaue to
come. Every fair evening the Presi-
dent may be seen driving out With
his little daughter along the bread
streets eEi avenpes Of The new por-
ton OF The city His higll-crowned
white silk lat makes him readily
distingaisba5!e even in the most
crowded thorougl fares.
General Sloeun expects the House
to pass, and the President to sign,
the bill foi the relief OF Fitz John
John Porter before next Sunday.
The candidates salient peculiar;ties
have been APPLY characterized BY CALL
ing him "Jingo G. Blaine"
The Dawson journal., 1884-06-19
Dawson, Ca, Thursday, June 10, 1884

declination to-day. The and for
it among the democracy was almost
universal Personally he felt no
disappointment. he didn't want
the Office of vico-presidsnt eight
years ago, and didn't want it now.
If the old ticket had remained in the
field. he should have considered his
election to that place a great homer
conferred by the people and re-
buke to what they considered n
great wrong. 1t would have proven
ted the seating Of Hayes in 1875
from becoming q precedent for fu-
ture elections