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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-24
The Care of the Vanderbilt Millions

The New York correspondent of the Philadelphia Tines writes: |" The care of the Vanderbilt millions is a far greater burden than most people imagine There are not many citizens in our country who require a great bank and sate-deposit company of their own in which to transact their own business and deposit their securities. Probably the largest banking building in the city of New York devoted exclusively to money-changing is the Lincoln Ma tional bank, up at Fifth avenue and Forty-second street This belongs to the Nanderbilts, and is near the depot of their railroad, so as to be close at hand. This institution holds millions Of money, and many more millions of securities which represent their wealth
 After the old man died aHd his property was divided among his children it was no small task to go over the safe-depOsit vaults and vast number of stocks and bonds, and divide them up according to the provisions of the will Nor was 1t small matter to distribute the ready money that was in the bank The op- eration of cutting coupons and listrib- uting the millions is still going on. and it requires so much form that an addi- ton has been made to the bank to ac- commodate the dozen or more people handling the wealth than when it was controlled by one man. This bank and its operations seem almost romance of our rapid civilization. Certainly, no- thing in Europe can compare with 1t in the sentimental features which close about it. In no country on earth except this could such an institution exist under similar conditions. Probably in no other land could a family have as a financial servant man who had been a cabinet minister, vet that is what the Lincoln bank has When Thomas l.. James ceased to be postmaster-general he anchored himself in this institution. to count the money and sit as a grim tigure-head upon the stool of the sue cessful >peculations of one man.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-24

Englishman (to Italian servant)H We'll, Flaherti, has anything been heard of the brigands?
 Servant-Yes, signor, this morning; they demand ransom of hundred pounds for the return of your wife.
 Englishman-A hundred pounds Zoundsl Tell them they can keep her. -Ne,c Fork IsdBits.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-24

Left entirely to the father Parent " So you want to marry my daughter eh ? The question is, though, do you think you can support yourself and wife? :"
 Prospective son-in-law-" Aw, don't trouble yourself on that point I'll leave that entirely to yourself. don't know -INe ,Jn9Qf
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-24

Immense hit is what druggists term the introduction of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
New Mining ENTERPRISE.

Charles A Girdler, Wallace Carter
and Jeff McDermott, all well known
mine operators, being the owners of a
large body of valuable placer ground at
Niggerville about six miles northwest
of Custer City, have recently contracted
for the building of a flume, distance OF
four miles, for the purpose of bringing
in water from Spring creek upon their
claims.
We are informed that the contract
price for putting in the flume is $4,000,
and that a large force of men will be
employed in its construction, which will
be commenced about the 10th Of July.
Their claims consist Of number of
high bars, which show prospects of the
most fattering character, and much
confidence in the success of the enter
prise is evinced by all who have be.
come acquainted with the character of
the ground.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
Important Tin Sales.

The sale Of the Tin Reef group OF
mines, located two miles northwest OF
this place was consummated in this city
on Thursday.
The property was purchased by the
Harney Peak Tin Mining, Milling anu
Manufacturing Company Of New York,
the price paid being $4,000
The property was owned by Nc
Laughlin & Son, Paul Kleemann, Benja.
min Runyon, II. A. Albien and b. II.
Wood, all of this city, and are conceded
to be very promising mines. We are
informed that development work will
be commenced on the property in q
short time, and that in the event Of the
mines proving satisfactory, of which
there can be no doubt, reduction works
viii! 5e erected near the same as early
as may be practicable.
Messrs Scott and Forst, former own
ers of the well known Missing Link and
Broken Link tin claims on Tenderfoot
five miles northwest Of this place, re-
Gently disposed of the same to the
Harvey Peak Tin Mining company.
The terms of the sale are not definitely
known to us, but we are assured that
the consideration was large, and that a
considerable portion Of it was paid
when the sale was made Messrs Scott
and Forst have been Industrious and
enterprising prospectors in this section
for number of years, and richly de-
serve the smiles of the tickle dame.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
The Tin Outlook.
The outlook for increased activity i

The outlook for increased activity in
the tin field is much more encouraging
at this juncture than it has ever been
before. The recent purchases Of tin
properties in this immediate vicinity.
and at Hill City, by the Harvey Peak
company, has done much to strengthen
confidence in the value and permanence
of the tin resources in this country,
which by reason of the shutting down
of the Eta mill had been to some ex-
tent weakened. All doubt as to the
company's success at the Eta has now
been removed by these further invest
ments, and general feeling of the most
perfect confidence in the future success
Of the tin industry in this country is
everywhere apparent. While it was
we'll understood by many that the dis
continuance Of operations at the Eta
was not attributable to any failure OF
the mine, it is fact that such an i'm
preston obtained to some extent, by
reason Of a general lack of knowledge
of the situation. The fact of mill
shutting down, is generally accepted as
the most positive proof of failure, and
in the face of so many former failures
resulting from imperfect management,
it is by no means surprising that in this
case many should SO regard it.
We have now ample reasons to be-
lieve that the great lin industry of this
country will go rapidly to the front, and
that in the near future the Harney
Peak company will be regarded as one
of the leading mining companies of
America, and that other companies Of
equal Importance will be established
here before the close of the present
year. The outlook from all standpoints
is most encouraging and full of promise.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The News man locates our new silver
strike three miles south of this place,
which would have been correctly noted
if he had stated one mile southeast.
His extreme anxiety to get it as near as
possible to the Gap having had the
effect Of rendering his veracity some-
what elastic. His knowledge of locali-
ties, dating from the period when he
got lost in our adjacent mountains,
i'll company with noted pathfinder Of
this country, who brought him safely
into camp, is sadly warped, as evidenced
by his location of the proposed line of
the Il. 4 M. railroad west of the Gap,
through section of country which is
only accessible by wings, and his subse-
quent mislocation Of our silver, and
other discoveries. We accept his
apology, however, 50 far as the typical
typographical error is concerned
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
Silver.

Work is still progressing on the silver
mine of Brickley and Thompson, with
satisfactory results to the owners, q
depth Of 45 feet having been reached,
showing marked change in the char
acter of the ore, which now resembles
the high grade ores of Leadvile, with
which Mr.. Brickley, from an extended
experience in that place, is quite famil-
lar.
From number Of assays made upon
tte surface ores of the limestone range
west of this place, strong hopes are en-
tertained of paying mines being devel-
oped by sinking, and taking into con-
sideration the meagre prospects obtained
in the northern carbonate camp, which
has proved an unqualified success, the
silver outlook for this section may be
said to be quite encouraging.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

II is reported that Judge Grass is
abont to dispose Of twenty acres Of land
adjoining the town site 10 the Harnev
Mining cOmpany.--Pilot.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

Cochran's
Cash Price List.
Sugars-Granulated, 81 lb for 81 ex
ira G, 10 ID ST. Is II ID 81.
Sioux City Standard XXX flour 1915
per 100 ib.
Fresh Hams, l5c u 10.
Clear Side Bacon, ,l2c n h.
Fairbanks Lards, l3c II 10.
Prices Baking Powder, soc z 10.
Arbuckle Coffee, lb IS cts.
Teas, best quality, 75c 10.
Tomatoes, cans 75 cts.
Canned goods, cans IS cts.
Lusk's California fruit, % cts.
Evaporated black berries Z 10 81.
Currants, s lb 81.
Salt Lake peaches N 81.
prunes, s ~ 81
Dried apples, 10 ID 81.
Loose California raislns, 20c q 10.
Rice. 10 II.
Matches. : boxes 10 cts.
115 proof oil, soc per gallon.
Hardware, stoves, etc, down to bed
rock prices.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12

1t is a good idea to practice what one
breaches.
Even snails could find fault with each
other. II is an easy thing to pick a flaw In
anything from pumpkin TO a man.
Those who bet on the location Of the o.
p. bridge across the Willamette have the
chances against them. II has been placed
all the way from four miles above CorvaL
lis to below this city. You cannot afford TO
Jose new hats on such n matter.
We have reached that pass in Oregon
where the FIVE cent pieces have to be saved
in order to get along.
II Is as honorable to saw wood as to saw
meat bones, sell calico, or write a brief.
The money expended for saving wood in
Albany amounts to several thousand dol
lars year. Now It goes to Cinnamon.
1t is the fault of white men that they do
not get It.
Stcktoatiyeness Is what counts in the
race for living.
Dull times are sometimes disease of the
brain.
It Is the rustler in Oregon that gets along
best There are too many who are waiting
for something just suitable to their exalted
natures to turn up.
1t Is an old saying that small leaks not
attended to grow large.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12

A Morrow county boy aged is Is feet !
inches tall and weighs IS3. Ills I5 year
old sister weighs r3s pounds.
Judge Deady has decided that white
man or Chlnaman has right to smoke
opium at home.
Sheriff Charlton, of Lake county, son
of the Sheriff OF this county, collected all
the taxes OF that county for last year, but
Sac, and he will get that In short time, Il
being against a good estate.
Lorillard, the great horse and tobacco
man Is dead.
The center Of Oregon Is few miles from
Prinevilc.
The foolish boycotting business has gone
so far that In a certain Massachusetts,
twon one class Of people threaten to boy.
cot the merchants Il they advertise In
town newspaper and another class of peo.
pie will boycott them II they don't.
The alleged largest dog in the United
States weighs Ioa pounds,
Parnell is the biggest man In the whole
heap across the Atlantic to-day The writer
has had the distinguished honor Of seeing
him and hearing him talk, and now the pa.
Pers say he holds the destiny of government I
In the hollow of his hand.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12

A fifteen years coat of smoke and dust
Is being removed this week from the DEMO
Gratis composing room, the largest and
most convenient of any in Oregon. The
transformation is a remarkable one. What
was as black as an ace of spades Is now as
white as-as, we'll we give 1t up. Talk of
the traditional printers towel that stands
alone the walls of our composing room
last week would have literally cast the
darkest in the shade. Mcssrs. Cox * Sprcn.
ger have done wonders. They whitewashed
everything. II this Is whitewashed issue
it is due to them. Being voIuminous talk.
ers such remarks as the following might be
looked for promiscuously scattered through
our locals but for extra vigilance
Hang the Cinnamon but then law Is
law and mob Is a mob.
This is your Webfoot weather.
There are lots of men In Albany need
whitewashing.
Look out there nc who walks on a high
plank should keep his equilibrium.
Have you lost any chickens. Don't for.
get that the Cinnamon do not steal all Of
them.
Oh, the silver question. Plasterers and
printers are glad to get even few silver
halves, and so are we all.
Yes, that registry law Is a nuisance, and
everybody says so. They might as well
have compelled us to register before eating.
&c, Sc.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
Dsnr ne % Asaln.

Religious services arc being held each
evening in two of the churches of the city
We must confess that Il has been a long
time since We have seen such inexcusably
bad conduct on tho part of number OF
young men who kept going In and out ai
the door during the entire evenings service.
We think those present will bear us out IN
the statement that there was scarcely a
period of five minutes that some one was
not passing In or out of the door. This
was embarrassing In the extreme to the
minister and his audience. The conduct Of
these young men In church was exemplary
and manly. They doubtless meant well
enough, but the proper way is to so to
church before services begin, or not go al
all, unless extraordinary . reasons dictate
another course.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
Farm IIou.e RurAod.

On last Sunday evening at 6aSa bright
light was seen In the direction of Lebanon
Monday morning Il was learned to be the
farm house of Mr.. Martin Payne, on one
of his farms on the Lebanon road, about
FIVE miles from this city. Mr. Payne's son.
in.law was stopping at the place for few
days with his wife and child, preparing
some bacon aud hams for market. At
about the time mentioned Mrs. Parsons
with her child were in the house together
when suddenly, while playing, the child
swung broom against the lamp, upsetting
It, causing It to burst, the fire spreading and
catching the clothes OF the child, Rs well as
In FIVE gallon can Of coal oil in the corner
of the room. Mrs. Parsons saved the child
by tearing Its clothes from II, so that II was
uninjured. The building burned so fast
that Il was completely destroyed, It being
impossible to do anything to save it. The
loss will be between four and five hundred
dollars, on which there was no insurance.
What little there was In the house was
saved. AS it was only being used tempor-
arily that was small.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
HOtico Of Street improvements.

Notice Is hereby given that at the next
regular meeting of the Common Council Of
sne City OF Albany to be held Tuesday the
2Srd day of February, 1886. said Council
will order the following street improvemeuts.
70 DO made by the owners Of the properfy
adjacent thereto.
To repair the sidewalk on the line Of Ferr
street from Seventh t. Ninth Street.
To repair the sidewalk on tbo south line ~
seventh Street. between Washington and
Calapooia Streets.
10 repair sidewalk on the east I,ne n Cal.
spooia Street, between Seventh and E;obth
Streets.
10 repair the sidewalk on the south Iios
Of Fourth street, between Calapooia and
Vine Streets.
To repair the sidewalk on east line oe
Washington between First and Second
Streets.
To repair sidewalk on north limo Of Third
street between Baker and Montgomery. ami
between Lyon and Baker Streets.
To repair sidewalk on cast line OF Lvon
street between Fifth aud Sixth Streets. and
between Sixth and Seventh Streets.
By order Of the Council made Feb. 9th.
Albany, Or, Feb. 10th. 1886.
n. J. HENTos,
Citv RecordeP
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
mag VVeaalnr al ArlInEsou.

On Monday evening Of last week DR.. c.
T. Bacon and Miss Annie Bentley were
united in marriage at Arlington, E. o., the
occasion being one ofthe greatest and most
enjoyable in the history of Arlington. The
wedding was followed by grand reception
which took place at Ralston's Hall, three or
four hundred being present, including the
Arlington Band. After remarks by Mayor
Thomas and w. G. Brown, the festivities
closed with dance. The number of pres
ents given the happy couple was very large,
over a hundred, including a parlor stove,
parlor lamp, china tea set, silver knives and
forks, table and stand covers, silver sugar
bowl, silver butter dish, ornamental clock,
silver cake dish, linen napkins,in fact every
thing from a broom to a saw buck and ak
This was the first wedding ever held In Ar
lington where the parties resided there, and
everybody was in earnest. The local paper
in a column article on the event made the
remark 1--WE do not think there is more
popular couple in the city, and we doubt !
another such wedding will take place here
for many long day" The bride is form
er resident of Albany, where she has many
friends who extend hearty congratulations
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
OBITUARY.

Charles Farley, brother of Mrs. Joseph
webber of this city, passed from this life,
Feb. Sth, 1886, aged IS years. His father,
John Farley, was member of Stevenson's
Regiment, and served in the Mexican War.
Charles was born in New York He came
with his parents to California in 1876. In
1850, both father and mother died within
two months of each other, leaving himself,
with four other brothers and sister, or
phans. He was the last one of the five
brothers. For several years he had been
afflicted with poor health, and more recent.
ly has been great sufferer. In his decline
and suffering, he has fortunately been with
kind friends, and has received all the atten-
ton and relief that love and friendship
could bestow, from his sister AMI her fam,
ilv II.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
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SOCIAL AND Personal

Al Cary, OF Southern Oregon is in tie
city.
Mr w II Kirk, Of BrownsyiiIe, was ia the
city Monday.
Mr. John Conner went TO Portland last
Tuesday snorniny.
Miss Ballman left for hor home Ia the
Eaat on last Tuesday morning.
| Ar Ssnders will lsavo in a short time for
San Francisco with Load Of horses.
Capt + Lanning, OF this city was in
SEATTLE darlng the riots thsre.
Mr ] " Swank retarnei from q trip to
Haatiagton on last Saturday.
Hon w Il Bilyen aud Judge Whitney are
IN attendance at tho Great Court at Salem
this week.
Sir Jsnny. from near Bsowusville, is in
the city with Yiss u buyiag farm near
this city.
Mr. Weathorlord. a nephew OF Mayor
Wcatheriord. has been visiting ia the city =
few weeks.
Mrs A Miller returned from . two
moaths Wait at Briston's Station, L. o. the
first Of tho week.
Ms William Rambaugh came down from
Sweet Home last week with somo deer skins
and dried veniaon.
Mr. Haekicman left on last Friday for
his home at Silver Wells, Z. o. Mr. Hack
lemaa did some good work towards getsirg
The o. L. through Albany.
Ed aud Dan Smith, once Albany boys, ,now
OF Salem, have been visiting in the city, the
guests Of Mrs Robert Johnson.
Mr. John Henshaw went 90 The Bay Iasi
week, where he is master mechanic, says the
Post, ia putting the engines there in order
Mr George kseney, Of the firm OF Bulk.
hurt & keeney was called laat Tuesday q
bis former home at HAlsoy by the dangerous
illness Of his mother.
s M Tabler returned last Saturday from
Iowa. When he left Albany for thai State
we were evidently mistaken in thinking il
was permanent trip.
A pleasant Progressive Eachre party was
given at the residence OF A Woodin on
Thursday night Of laet week. Mrs Arch Mon
teith. among the ladies was the most times
at the prizs table, and Mr. Arch Mosteitt
and Geo Piper tied among the gentlemen
} Mr. Tom Wallace and Mss Annie Mansfield
took the lead at the booby table.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12
PFeAensasIen.

At the meeting of Mcpherson Post No.
5, g. A. r., on Saturday evening. Feb 9th,
MeSsrs. Sites & Nuiting, of the Albany
DEMOCRAT, caused To be presented mag.
niheent steel engraving portrait Of Gen.
Grant, finely framed and ready TO hang
upon the wall. ID. X. ~. Blackburn, In a
short review of the lie OF Gen. Grant. made
the presentation on behalf of tho donors,
and l.. II. Montanye replied. accepting the
gift on the part OF the Post. and relating
some "reminiscences Of the dead &c neral
The Post, by unanimous VOTE returned
thanks TO the donors for their magnificent
present This Is the second portrait OF Gen
Grant that has been presented to the Post
Mrs. J.. +. Backensto having made them
the gii, Of life sire portrait. surrounded
by splendid wreath of flowers, on the oc.
caslon of the funeral bsequica.-If1ald.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-12


u. J. whitney, Judge: A Condrs and David Meyers,
CommIssloners.)
Application OF A ] Houston for reduction
Of taxes continued.
Bill Of St John 4 Royal for $iss,balance
on contract, disallowed
Matter of fees In State agt cclestials con-
tinued
The following reduction In taxes were
made Alex Cunningham, $s.6S john
Gelsendorfer, ,$r4.7siJ II washburn,$rs.sal
II penland, $3.50 L f Smith, $i6,so
G II Bland, $a,as A Saltmarsh, Sc I ]
Wilson, $40 Isaiah platt, ST..
Contract for keeping county poor was let
to c |. Morris for $a.4s per week for each
pauper
Bill of II l. Rudd for gravel continued.
Fees In State agt Fenton and Stewart,
$s6.ss, allowed.
ID Williams was appointed Clerk of elcc.
ton In Liberty precinct, and | L Moses a
Judge of election In Crawiordsville precinct.
Matter of fees In State agt Robert Martin
continued.
Bin of l. c Edwards, s. rent house for
Pierce family, dlsallowed.
Application of d Writ and others for
bridge at Waterloo continued.
Family of William Burge allowed $so
for one month.
Matter of building bridge on Hamilton
Greek continued.
Application of Z ii MeAlllster for free
scholarship to State University granted.
FM Miller appointed Clerk in Lebanon
precinct In place of Jos wassom. n Young
was appointed Judge of election In Scio
precinct In place of Mr. Munkers.
Bill Of county officers allowed.
$s allowed for keeping Albert Spragne
Following Supervisors reported, bills were
allowed and new Supervisors appointed
oLp STR SEw Sur. BILL oF