The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1890-08-15

s"V UP w bhe NHsthbSsi returned last
evening and report most delightful tin
Among other experiences they discovered
a beautiful little lake In the mountains. OF
which they had never heard before and
consequently consider It new ind. Il ID
situated about mile northwest OF aThree.-
fingered Jack" familiar mountain peak
to those who have crossed 10 or from
Prlneyille, and which Is short distance
north OF the point on The Oregon pnclfic
railroad where Contractors Hunt and Ben
nett had their summit headquarters and
did good deal OF work three years ago.
The lake has beautiful, g,avelly shores, and
Is not surrounded by the thick underbrush
and scrub growth characteristic of almost
all the mountain lakes. II "a furnished
by the snow water from old "Jack," Is
clear, cold and deep, and has no iish that
The hunters could discover, but perhaps
the fab heard them coming and concealed
themselves. The party ehrletened Il
Bowman lake, In honor of one Ct their
number. Salem Journal The LAKE has
undoubtedly been seen great many times
before, as the eountrv has been explored
In all directions.
SESsrnLr TALK.-John Robinson's cir
cus drew tho largest gathering into the
city Monday that was ever insIde the
city limits. All portions Of the county
were represented, also representatives
from Del Norte county, Cal. Tho Cour-
Ter cares not whether IL IN circus, u 4th
Of July celebration, n camp meeting or
horse race, anything that will draw
crowd from all parts OF county together
IN beneficial Ito that county. Old friends
met here last Monday, shook hands and
exchanged few words who had not met
before for years. Pleasant memories
were revived, and men and women who
had not smiled yor years actually laughed
ON that day. They forgot their cares and
responsibilities for few hours as il al
ways the case when such a grand re-
union takes place. Unless something
unusual comes to wake people up the
world over, they become chronic. imag-
lining the world and all In II Ia against
them, But when they get out, meet
their nelghbors, aud look the world
square in the lace they see that they are
as well off ia every way as the rest Of
the citizens, they brace up, feel more
patriotic and remember the occasion for
months and even years.--Grant's Pass
Courier.
TuK o. +. AoAN.-Col iIogg aud party
are in San Francisco, and will soon bc In
Albany, What they will do II merely
speculation. Several rumofs are astir,
one 10 the effect that they are selling out
10 the Union Pacific. Col llogg has re-
peatedly said that he would never sell
out until lac finished the road, aud Il is
doubted II he will. II II this fact that
makes the progress NO slow, Work will
proceed, though, whatever the program,
and II is quite possible Orman, Crook x
Co. n part of whose plant remains around
will return and work east
ward. With NO many Chicago and North
western men "a stockholders Ii IL ex-
trcmely doubtful II any other than that
road gets hold Of the o. +. II may be set
down now, though, that all rumors are
mere speculation, aud that no one will
know what Is up till the blow Is struck
Put pin in the fact, though. that the
road viii be built, and faster than ever
before.
The Gazette says There seems To be
a great many speculative rumors con-
cernlng the early resumption Of work on
the Oregon Pacific railroad going the
rounds Of the press in this state at the
present time. 4 Gazette reporter called
at the company's office this week. but
failed 20 obtain any news Of encourage
ment in this direction.
Lgn4sos. DIR Negns, Of Albany, has
bought the interests OF Messrs and J w
Banta in the Exchange hotel. II will
probably be run rs an adjunct Of the ~
Charles In the future.
VIM Reed brought 10 this Office Thurs
day a veritable curiosity. II IL stalk
from his blackberry patch bearing blos-
SONS and berries in every stage Of devel'
opment from the tiny green berry to the
large ripe fruit.
The spirit Of progress shows no signs
Of tagging In this part Of Linn. We pre-
dicted last spring that there would be one
hundred houses built In Lebanon this
year. About one-hali that number have
already been built and carpenters are
contracting ahead.
Some papers are quick to advertise
danger, especially IL il be in the form oi
AN epidemic or contagious diseases out
side Of their own boundaries. Several
papers noted for their ayidity in gather
ing news have reported nine cases OF diph-
liberia in Lebanon. "Diphtheria raging
in Lebanon" and other sensational items
Of alike import. The truth ig, there IN
not case oil diIIhtheria in our town.
Express.
DEATH or r. JAcoDs.-Last Thursday
Mr.. II. Jacobs walked from his home in
this city 10 the west side OF the ferry,
where ne got into hack, and with his
wife was taken TO waiton's, about two
miles beyond, where's daughter was lying
seriously ill. Mr.. Jacobs had been un'
we'll for some time. Shortly after arriv
ing there he was taken violently i'll, and
died soon after. Mr.. Jacobs came K
Oregon in the tiftics,at one time residing
at Oakyille, where he run q small ranch
lie WAS in the tailor business on smal
scale in Albany for great many years
Mr.. Jacobs was man highly respected
for many good habits. lie was mem
Der OF the Evangelical Church in goot
standing and lived christian life. A
the time OF his death he was between "
and So years o. age.
AROUND THE CITY.--A ride around Al
bany reveals new house going up in al
directions. There IL a steady improve
ment through the city that is very en-
couraging. Among other improvement
is large amount OF grading, much need
ed in many places; but sometimes rul,
might well be winked at. For instance
in the Third ward near the o = track tn
street is being excayated TO place IL oi
grade, making regular hole in tn
ground, an unsightly spectacle now
whatever it will be in the future. w
are informed that during the winter tn
street was always too muddy and we
before the excavation.
| A REMARKABLE EsoApE.-At Wilson
vile, on last Monday, says the Oregon
City Enterprise, son OF s b Seely wa
drawing water for his horses, which b
had tied to the platform OF the well
The horses became frightened at some
thing and pulled the platform from un
Der the boy letting him fall in to til
well headforemost. The well is about
feet deep and contains about five feet G
water. Strange TO say the boy was un
injured. His father, who was near, raj
to his assistance and drew him out @
| the well, the boy riding up in the waite
bucket.
| LANE County seems to be having troI
BILE in settling with ex-Sheriff Sloan, an
an investigating committee has been az
pointed. The Guard says In the yea
1886 ex-Sherif Sloan assessed taxes to tn
amount of 979,and was charged with bu
$119 so. In 1887 amount assessed 81 ,37s
charged with $986.35. In 1888, assesse
$1,000, charged with 81 ,267.95. In 1888!
assessed 1880, with no charge againl