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Queer Freaks of Men.

Some eminent specialists main
tain that one-third of mankind are
crazy ard ought to be in asylums.
DIR. Johnson would have been con-
sidered insane because he insisted
on touching all the gate posts he
passed in London. There is chief
of an important bureau in Wash
ington who has the same habit
He admits that the tendency is al.
most irresistible. Sometimes when
he is approaching a gate post
which he cannot ;ouch because it
is surrounded by other people, he
will turn back and go some other
way. He will stop in the hardest
rainstorm to put his finger on a
pest. This eccentricity has got
him in predicament more than
once. Tile owner of house in
Connecticut avenue once pursued
him and demanded to know why
he had tempered with his gate,
threatening to call the police
On one occasion, while travelling in
the country, he rode back a mile to
touch a gate which he had passed
and omitted to touch.
The late Secretary Folger had an
insane idea that there was charm
in the figure 3. When a boy, and
later on in life, he had fashion Of
doing a thing three times that only
had to be done once. He would
eat three peaches, no more, no less.
If he had four he would throw one
away. If he should eat more than
three he would eat twice three or
three times three. Ii he was to
ride horseback he would mount
three times before starting, Up to
his death he had way of saying
''good day" three times to those he
met, and in letters to his family he
invariably wrote on three pages
Judge Folger often alluded to the
idioSyncracy. He SAID that from
his earliest remembrance be had an
overpowering beliefin the cabalis-
tic power of the number 3. He
thought it had been transmitted to
him from his father, or that he had
cot it from superstitlOus Nurse.
When y small boy he walked a mile
to school, and he afterwards ac
knowledged that he had on more
than one day traversed the dis
lance three times, making six miles
in all, before he felt safe in enter
inc the school house.
1t was said of Thomas Jefferson
that he would never permit any
person to cut his hair. He used
the scissors himself. He had a Su
perstition that his strength would
depart if he allowed anyone else to
cut his hair.
The late Thaddeus Stevens could
not lass a pin without picking it
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-04-25
| Rose Tree One Thousand Years Old.

A Rose Tree Une InOuSand leaTS OlQ.
A standard rose, said to have been
planted by Charlemagne, is one Of
the great curioSities of the ancient
city of tIildesheim in Hanover.
This rosebush is gnarled and rug
ged, as becomes its extreme age;
and, i'll some places, The principal
stem is about as thick as II mans
body. 1t grows at the eastern side
of the apex of the cathedral, and
this year the venerable and veneer
ated object has put forth several
new and thrifty shoots. Fears
have been entertained for long
time past thai, after its life Of a
thousand years, the plant was los
ing it's vitality. But now it Is APP
parently taking new lease of life,
and there is much rejoicing in Hill
,lesheim at the fact. The person
who takes charge of the ancient
rose bush is instructed never to
give away Il cutting; and its towers,
Which are pronounced the very
sweetest of their kind, are alsod
iealously guarded from vandal hand.
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GIVEN AWAY FOR ONE YEAR.


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fore May LIST, 1855, to our large ILL.,
ustrated publication, THE SUN
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we will make up the loss rs most Of
them will subscribe again, paying
our regular price. Send twelve two
cent stamps topay postage and you
Will lave the above Magazine to
read every week for one whole year.
Ifyou accept the above offer, we
expect you will he kind enough to
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up. Furthermore, he always used
to walk around, if necessary, to get
the point toward him before pick
ing it up.
The venerable philanthropist Mr..
WV. Corcoran, will not sit down
until he has raised up the chair.
If Senator Vance hears q cock
before midnight he is nervous for a
week for fear that some calamity
is about to happen.
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Planning Ahead.

The man who succeeds in any
business is one who carefully eXrr.
ciSeS lorethought in regard to fu.
ture operations. He looks ahead,
AMI as far as may lee determined
beforehand sees the result likely TO
be attained by Il certain course of
action. This is true of all business
successfully carried on. Wise cal
cuIatorS count up the cost OF opera
tionS about to be entered upon and
shape their course accordingly,
taking in all the bearing and prob
able future effects of contingencies
which may affect the main results.
The business of farming calls for
as much furethought and planning
as any in which man can be ell
gagged. The farmer who has risen
to forehanlcdueSS in filling his
acres is one who counted the cost
and made close calculations upon
all matters that apperIaln to the
farm.
No man Will etwitll satisfying
success on the farm who does not
think beforehand what is best to
do and the best way to do it. More
failures occur-iailureS because IN
different success is attained where
nothing but the groSSest 5lunder-
ing could make a tailure-lrom this
cause OF miScalculation or no calcu-
lation as regards future results OF
present operations; thar from any
other.
Farming is not llaphazard bus
mess, subject TO luck and the oper-
ations of nature in giving good or
poorSeasons. Work without thought
without plan, has been the blundel
of many who guide the pillow. Rails
ing crops without knowledge as to
the cost, and stock without a
thought as to its adaptabllity to
the location aud market and it's re-
quircmentS in summer pastures
and winter feeding, are at best but
slipshod practice, and would seem
to require but little reflection on
the part Of those pursuing such a
course to enable them to see it.
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the nothing the the asd quality OF the tine
past two and other grade fertilizers
the following testimonials from men Of known standing
will show. ~ ... l,4 g., ~ o.
vignius and pleasure
On met M So side Peruvian a aSe they %ePs picked at same e
Peruvian len but those raised from virgnus were bet
just the thing for the above
Y a iS shaiu Ssff SEASON. HJTcsoS
Win ,no 10Th round and Sweet
e I h hoSs tsr dry weather.
Grangevile, Accomack Co., Va, Jan 1 1885
sss .s ii @ ss2 sP
which Nit, With
Cottage Va, Declo,
t& and e6t AMID so a4 s s N si
ference toalI 9TH William 7 Mason
Reads wharf northampton Co., Va, Dec,24, 1854.
e what W ys ,s 5ns
VrginiSs Gnao year the
We being equal t" nanG better wa than any any
7iu,re the coming COM uss season George
louisville Accomac Co. Va Dec Is, 1884,
Geurme gnu Guano Sweet Potatoes and think
asJ @ e @ P 5a use Fisher s Hsa
Farmers Try It.
For Sale at cworksa and by the following Agents
Bro Co Hunting Creek Va
Geo w Powell Co., J c Justis Co.. 6 Z"
W., :, 1 :. Broughton & Matthew'S Temperance
Powell & Garrison, Wachaprague, ~ w. D., n.r r
Finney Co. Fimey Wharf, " a' De i ~,
A. F. Guifold, ~ ' ~ ~
Boggs & Waters Boggsyile,
Leonard j. Nottingham. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-04-25

The distinguished U. S. Senator
from Indiana, Hon. Daniel w. Vopr
heeS, certifieS that in case of rlleu
matiSm in the back, he obtained III
Simultaneous relief from st. Jacobs
Oil. He says it is a remarkable
remedy.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-04-25

"Hope for a season bids the world
farewell" when a man finds him.
self in the relentless grasp of nen-
raligia, but he smiles and takes
heart and courage when his wife
brings Il bottle OF Salvation Oil the
greatest cure On earth for pan.
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"There's two ways of doing it,"
said Pat to himself as he stood
waiting for a job. iii l save me
81, 900 | must lay up 5000 ayear for
twenty years, or can put away 500
a year for two hundred years-nOw
which shall | dO9n
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l AGAIN OFFER FOR SALE

The Deere Walking Cultivator, The
Deere Riding Cultivator, Check row
Planter, and latest improved Potato
Sixty acres of land can be worked
yearly with each cultivator, and corn eau
be cultivated with it until it 6 feet high;
Twenty acres of corn can be planted
with the Planter per day without laying
out IL fnrrow either way.
The Potato Digger is warranted TO do
the work we'll. .oo
The cultiyator is now used by 200
farmers on the Eastern Shore, any OF
whom are offered as refereI ce.
Either of thelabor saving implements
will be delivered at any station on Pep
insula. Telms one-third cash.
! will be at Drummondtown the first
day of every county court. For further
particulars, address,
w. 7. GARRETT,
JeHNaoATOWN,
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Peas. Onions. Irish and Sweet Potatoes

This Guano is rich in Ammonia Phosphoric acid, common
food and Potash and especially adapted to the growtho
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04
Assault and BATTERY.

Last Friday John Gail came to Albany
and when he started for tie country in
the evening about o'clock was as near
drunk as a man ever comes outside OF
Congress. lie stopped at the depot few
minutes previous to train time and began
running things in a genuine mining camp
style. Getting too unruly Constable Cal.
BnrkhaIt attempted to arrest him, when
he showed fight, and, getting outside,
picked up big rock and hit afr Burk
hart a severe blow over one Of his eyes,
and started for Albany prairie, where he
had been taking charge Of some stock for
a few days. 10 was followed, arrested
aad pleced in the city caliboose. Satur-
day be was taken before Recorder Henton,
acting as Justice Of the Peace and was
sentenced to twenty-five days In the
county Jail. He now forms one NJ trip
let there, Canal and "Shset Iron" beiug
the other two.
Mr. Gail claims that iass previous 10 his
arrest he had $50 in purse ia his pocket I;
that wheD he was arrested several were pres
ent, one of whom, stranger, he asserts put
his hand in his pocket. and. others say, made
the remark that he had money. When Gail
looked for his purse Afterwards it was gone.
A little inve estigation would be proper. Gail
has had good reputation in the country
where be has worked, and is said to be a
peaceable man when not erszed by liquor.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04


n That means good deal not oaly new
goods, but lots Of them, 40 many that they
have got 10 be sold way down, IN other
words at bargain. not mOroly on paper, but
In fact. New goods, lots Of goods, 6rst'elass
goods. goods at bargain. That's Nell
wain's motto this fall. Call and soc il is not.
mrs DIRT GOODS DEPARTMENT
10 complete. well selected. embracing the
very best thers is.
MS CLOAK DEPARTMENT
needs to be inspected to be appreciated. IL
is full Of the latest aud best styles, and
th1t's business.
MS STOCK or CARPETS
10 splendid one. one sure to suit the many
varied tastes in the line.
ms BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT.
both for ladies aud gentlemen, is full. You
viii miss 1t II you buy without examining
them.
MS CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
contains q good stock of the latest styles
bought in low market and sold according
ly. You can got genuine bargains in it.
MS HARDWARE DEPARTMENT
is an important one and has proven great
convenience to his customers. II embraces
everything in the line at bed rock prices.
It is business to trade whore you can do
the best. You will be mistaken If you think
you have done so without calling ON
A. B. McILwAIN.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04

Barring smoke and dust and heat and q
slow horse ride by DRMocRAr man
With a legal friend ten miles on the
Brownsville road, into the heart OF Center
Precinct, last Saturday, was most enjoy
able affair, tho enjoyable part being gen.
ial company, the sight Of yellow fields,
cleared, or being cleared, OF the yield Of
the harvest, and general signs OF prosper
ity. From tho time one passes the depot,
with the Hackleman property on the left,
one feels that he Is in ms rich and fertile a
farming country as tho sun shines on.
No route through Linn county presents a
greater number Of we'll kept farms and
farm buildings than does what Is known
as the Brownsville road. Among the
particularly noticeable ones, 10 the signs
at the corner OF Mr.. Caaons place,
which read "l2mlles to Brownsville" and
80 miles to Albany" are those OF Q ID
Burkhart, the Froman's, Josiah Finn,
Robt Foster, olney Fry, Mr. Hunter,
Johu Gay, sylvester Cannon and the Me-
Clure place. BeyoEd this are tho Hus-
tons, Hardmsns, Bias. Cooper, ] Swank,
John Morgan, etc, To the LEFT, whore we
terminated our dusty ride. Is the farm Of
Mrs Charles Barnes, pleasant place with
a good apple orchard, which was duly
sampled Mr. Henry Parrish has charge
OF the farm. In this neighborhood ase
p. and L. Ilester, Alfred whealdon, Moses
Parker, Or w A oxandor. Jas Mc-
Knight, A Umphrey, aud others; but
owing to the thickness OF the smoke men
were hardly dlscernable from horses at
any distance aud we only caught glimpse
on the trip of +. and L.. Kestor, Sylvester
Canon, Bas. Cooper, and Josiah and
Mrs Finn among those whose
names we could placs. True, a
hungry looking buzzlrd crossed our path !;
but carton vas ssarcs, and he stSa hid
himself behind bank ofsmoke aud dnst
II Is pity that this homely bird does not
pray around cities TO relieve them of de-
composing animals tha. fiji thsir laues
and back yards. They are genuine
scaven ger, and, like nearly every thing
have an important place in The world,
when the fact Is found out,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04
A Horrible TripIel Tragedy.

One Of the most horrible tragedies 10 the
history Of the Willamette Valley occurred in
tho Mohawk Valley, near Eugene, last Sunday
night The circumstances in the case were
about as follows, as nearly as can be ascer.
tained from facts and circumstances. About
two years ago Mrs Evans was divorced
from her husband. Shorcly afterwards David
Boggs sought her hand in marriage. She con-
sented but meeting d w Church, from
California in the meantime, she went back
on Boggs, and married Church. Boggs was
jealous and the two years which have elaps-
ed only added to the fire Ia his bosom
About two weeks ago he and Church had a
quarrel, bitter and unrelenting Last Sunday
night Boggs went to Church's house, and
raped heavily on the house with the butt oil
his rifle. Church came out, when Boggs
stepped between Kim and the door and shot
him through the back, killing him probably
Instantly. Then Boggs went into the house
and assaulted Mrs Church, probably with
his gun, driving her out doors, in her night
apparel, several rods from the house, where
he assaulted her with large stone. Then
bedies were found on Monday, Mrs Church
still being alive, though not expected to live
Boggs' shanty was visited and broxen open
when his body was found hanging from
beam, dead as mummy,appearauce indicat
ing that ne had gone directly to that plac
from the scene of the murder.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04
CurrenS Events.

Powers furniture factory In Portland
was consumed by Dir, last sunday Loss
$4,000.
Bright lights seen In different directions
from Albany lately have all proven to be
from burning straw piles.
At Portland last Sunday In 100 yard
foot race Dick Patton, OF salem, gave Ben
Hirsch, of Portland, 10 feet the start
Hirsch won by about six feet.
In the glove fight Saturday between
Sullivan and McCafrey, the former won
by number of points, though not easily.
John Lee, OF Indiana, has beel appoint.
ed Superintendent OF the Industrial school
at Forest Grove.
1t Is still bslievel In London that Cor
don Is alive. Hope SO,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04
Father UDchurch In Albany.

social was given at Crawford's Hall
last Tuesday evening in honor Of Father
Upchurch, founder Of the L, o. U. w,
On account Of the short notice Of the affair
the attendance was not large. 1t proved
one OF much interest and was highly en-
joyed by those who were present. Father
Upchurch is very pleasant old gentle
msn, plain and unassuming. yet full OF
enthusiasm for his order. He is being re-
ceiyed with great courtesy ali along the
Pacific Coast.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04
Weather.

Summary of Meteorology for Aug. 1885.
FROM observation taken at Albany, Linn Co.
Oregon, by John Briggs, Esq.
Highest Bar. 20 90 lowest. % co; mean.
1919
Highest Temperature. o2; lowest, so ;
mean,67,
Mean at a. m. 567 .. m, 81 0
pm, Ga.
Prevailing winds, N.
Maximum velocity force, Q.
Total rainfall and melted snow du ring
month, inches.
Number Of days on which .0l inch or more
rain fell, o.
Number of days Of clOudiness, average
in scale Of 10. 2.
Thunder storms, Goth.
0f93 observations s were cloudy, iair,
40 clear, hazy, 4 foggy aud 30 smokey.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04
A sad AeeIdent.

From OK. x.County Assessor Williams we
learn that on Wednesday evening, Aug
26th, James Downing, formerly resident
of Marion county, was oiling a threshing
machine, which was running on the farm
OF VIM Baker eight miles northeast Of
Scio, when he was caught by the right
arm between the wrist and elbow, In the
side gearing. The arm was 50 badly
mangled that amputation became neces'
sary. DR.. Macauley, Of Siayton and Dr.
Holmes, OF Salem, performed the opera
ton on Friday morning, Ho died Saturday
evening from the effects Of the shock to
his system. He leaves wife and several
children who have the sympathy Of the
entire community.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04

With two or three exceptions the pa
pers Of Oregon have not noticed tho popu-
lation OF tho cities In which they arc pub
lished, although the census has been com.
pleted some time. The figures have been
given only In the case or Astoria, Portland
aud Eugene. The reason OF this In most
cases is because the population has not
come up 70 the expectations OF the peoples
In otner words has fallen of, the coun.
try having gained what the cities nave
lost, the press not liking TO make a poor
showing for their cities. The DEMOCRAT
is published to give the news, and hence
at its arst opportunity gives the figures
on Albany for 1885. Here they are 1850.
In 1880 they were 1867. This Is easily &C.
counted for. There are not quite as many
people here but tho difference Is not al
much as the figures show, Over so In-
dians in the census Of 1880 do not appear
in that OF 1885 and quite number oi
othors can be accounted for In manner
TO show that the real population OF the
city has deteriorated very little, IL any
Though the figures arc not as large as we
would like to see them II Is fact that they
are larger by 100 TO 200 than year and a
half ago. For It's size Albany is prosper
Gus, live city. But If IL would increase III
population materially its citizens may a
well face the fact that it must be by some
new influences, Astoria has its fisheries
Salem its Insane Asylum, penItentiary
and Capitol and Eugene its State Uniyer
sity. To these q slight increase of popu
lation can be traced. Albany must have
something new, and manufactures arr
what they must be, weolen m His, car fac
tories, etc. We have good start In thi.
line. Let us increase it. It pays to cal
spades spades. Nothing is gained BY
claiming 1000 population II 1t il 1860. Tn,
census will be published and the correc
figures viii SPEAK for themselves.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04

A Child KILLED ana several InJarcd on
the %, n.

Last Monday noon tho excursion train
on tho Oregon Pacific stopped, AS usual, at
tho Summit, for dinner. A new ongineor
who had gono down from Corvallis TO
meet the train and bringit back to Corval-
lis, took tho engine over tho grado to the
water tank, and after getting water started
back 10 couple TO tho train. In going up
the grade 1t took considerable steam, so
that when the onglno began on tho down
grade towards the train II had obtained
quite speed. Tho engineor not being
used 10 tho engine WAN unable to control
II the breaks, II IL assortos, not working
woll, 30 that II went against the train with
great force. At tho time many were at
dinner, others were going, and some were
just returning from tho first table. Al.
together very fortunately only part Of the
excursion party were on board. The
shock caused by the contact or the engine
with the cara threw thoao on board proc
miscuously over the train. Tho cara be-
Ing fiat onos, covered. with only posts
along the sides and ends, offered little
protection In such q case, Mrs u u La
Kin, Of Eugene, slsttr-in.law OF Mrs ].
Parrish, OF this city, was sitting on the
front seat of ono OF tho middle cars, with
a I've year old daughter by her side. os Ia
her lap. The shock threw them forward
past tho end OF tbs car. Mrs Larkln saved
herself, but hor little girl foil through 10
tho bed OF tho track, striking on her head,
receiving injuries from which sho died.
j. +. Irvine. OF Independence, vas stand
Ing beyond ono OF tho posts with hia face
towards II, and, like nearly all tho rest
not seeing tho approaching engine, did
nothing 10 protect blmseif, lie waa
thrown violently against the post, and
knocked souseless for nearly two hours
his face being badly mutlllated. An old
lady from Salem, Mrs. Petlijohn was just
getting on car. Sho was thrown TO the
ground, but received no serious injuries,
Another lady received several bruises
Otherwise than this iittlo damage wa
done. Several Albany people, among
others All Marshall and Harry Noe
wore on board, but most OF those from
this city were at dinner.
Previous tn the accident the party had
been ono of life aud happlnoss. Thsy
were having hilarious time, Jast sneh I
time as excursion parties are expected q
have: but tho remainder OF tho trip wa
like funeral procession, devoid Of every
thing except discussion OF tho accident
Tho engineer took tho matter completely
To Lsart aud would for moment liked q
have sunk out Of sight but he stated thai
he had done the best he could, aud seems
to have had tho sympatny OF most OF lhs
passengers. The affair has been the pFiE.
ci?al topic in the valley THE week.
Large stock Of new goods at Mouteitn &
Scitenbaeh'u
1899 is now fixed as shs tisia for shs world
to end.
only fourteen more years Of political and
aocial uncertainty.
Splendid line Of ladies fall And winter gar
menta at Monteith & Seiteabaeh'a.
Only shout IS miles OF tho Caasdiaa Pa
eihe Railroad remains 20 be completed.
Zoo-zso tobacco az Meilwain's.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-09-04

The great trotting race between syphon
and Jane L., the get of Hambletonian
Membrino and Altamont was the most
exciting ever held In Oregon. -Four beats
we're trotted, Syphon winning the second
and third and Jane L., the first and
fourth, syphon being distancod in the last
heat. This Of course, gave the race to
Jane L. Thirty or forty thousand dollars
changed hands over the result, which,
though, decides nothing, as syphon's de-
Feat was due entirely to hisbresking, The
rlms made was 2:3211f, 2sei55E 1924, 2:Sl91,