The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1890-03-28

CROOK COUNTY. FRANK WhcelCr was
over from Sisters last Saturday. fTe
said the snow had nearly all left the
squaw creek country, and that grass had
begun 10 grow on the range, though Il
has come too late TO do much good, Tor q
large percentage Of stock IN that country
Il dead.
Crook county farmers feel confident OF
being able 10 raise enough wheat this
year to supply the local demand for flour.
Thra will retain about $3.50 in the county,
as that amount has gone out OF the
county for flour each year for the past
three years.
Last Saturday Rev Spaulding baptized
Mrs M q Nye and Mrs 4 Il barnes hy ef-
fusion, and Mrs Gird, Miss Ganger, Mrs
Compton, Miss Stroud and Mr. Charles
Charlton by immersion.
Last fall Andy Lytle had 5000 head OF
sheep, and few days since he counted
his docks and found that 1000 were miss.
ing, showing that his loss hy the winter
had been that nnmber.-Review,
RUN NY ELEcrRIeuY.-A couple new
eomer were standing at the ferry, talking
In dead earnest. One Of them who knew
all about Il gave his companion the modus
operandl Of the business:
electricity is the modus opctandl," kc
said "Iou see, the electricity comes up
that cable, passes along to the pulley, then
down the ropes TO the wheel. which Il
turns"
~Yes; well, that Is g,eal scheme. This
city Is right on the enterprise"
A real estate man, who heard TIE con-
versalion, says they meant business and
believed that was really the way the boat
runs.
A Solid CouScIL Albany's city coun.
Gil are for improvements to a unit. Every
member Il In for the advancement OF AL
bany. In calling a special election to
make provisions for greatly needed inn
provements the council has taken move
that means much for the city. The out
look now Is that our citizens generally
win vote yes on the question Of bonding
the city. Though only to get an ex-
preston OF opinion-public opinion rules
the vote for the bonds should be as unani-
nous as possible. We hear of one man
who says sewers breed disease. and he will
vote no. Modern meH, though, should
vOte yes.
THERE is room for and win DC five pre-
emiently great cities in Oregon. Three
in Western Oregon and two in Eastern
Oregon. II is not for us TO say where nor
to favor one OF another. 1t simply de-
pends upon the indefatigable energy Of
its citizens which OF the score now COM
peting will be among the five.-Portland
Real Estate Review.
We rejoice to learn that the matter has
been definitely settled. The Portlands, of
course, are one, leaving two places 10 be
divided among several aspirants. Wen
wager an ink keg Albany will be one Of
them ten years from now.
BROWNSVILLE To ALRANY.-These two
places will soon be connected by stand
ard gauge railroad under one manage
ment, not the new line talked of, but the
old N. g. remodelcd and the Lebanon
branch. II Is quite probable that trains
will run directly into Albany from that
road, an easy thing TO do, and one which
will probably result What more could
we ask. In any event trains now do and
will connect so as to bring the two places
into close relationship.
CHEAP TIcKErs.-Tiekels for thirty
trips can now be bought at the Southern
Pacific Offices. These tickets can be sccur.
ed for trips between any points on the road.
but only good as specified. They cost 3SH
per cent offthe regular price.and are prov
Ing great thing for residents at and be-
tween Lebanon and Albany. For instance
one of the books for thirty tips between
Lebanon and Albany costs $40. whereas
the regular price is $Is.a big saving.
GoINo TO GRAY's HARBoR.-E B Piper,
formerly citv editor of the Statesman, and
his brother, George U Piper,hlve signed
contract 10 go to Gray's Harbor and run q
paper for the syndicate that has guaranteed
the Hunt railroad system S$Soo,ooo 10
make It's terminus there. They will be In
Albany in a week or two previous to their
departure for their new field. The Piper
boys are destined to be heard from In the
newspaper worldyand have bright future
before them.
The ORIGINAL TRoUP.-The famous
Fisk Jubilee Singers will be at the Opera
House on Thursday evening, April 3, aud
deserve big house. This Is the original
troup, and Il will be treat to hear them
The following from an Ex. expresses the
situation: The reputation Of he organi-
zation Of cclored vocalists known as the
Jubilee Singers is national. and the mere
announcement that they will appear at
certain date Is sure to draw a large
audience.
Who Is IT.-There Is a fellow In Cor
wallis who believes that instead Of the peo-
pie living on this earth they are inside and
that the sun Is a collection of electricity
about 1000 miles distant only. How ali
this living creation manage to get light
when confined to the inside of this sphere
he does not explain. He Is not a resident
of Corvallis, however-he halls from a
small town on the east side, Albany, 1t il
thought-Gazette.
BEiEG IMPROVED The pla ning mill oi
the G P Ssgar Pine company, under
charge of Hochsiedler & Sears, has been
enlarged. The old machinery has nearly
all been sold and new and improved ma
chinery introduced. The ground Is nearly
ready for the brick warehouse, on which
work will begin In short time.
FARMERS interested In fine horse ma,
be benefited by calling at Aus Marshal''
stable and seeing Titus, 6o7s (so34), ths
imported black Percheron stallion, ritus
weighs 1850 pounds, has good action ant
excellent disposition. He will make tn.
season Of 1890 at Marshaps stable, wher,
all necessary information, pedigree &c
can be had.
A NEW THINC.--A new sight at the dc
pot this noon was mail and express cal
heretofore no express being carried and n
mail except for Salem and Portland 4
closed pouches. Hereafter local mail an
express will be received and sent 10 a
points between Eugene and Portland,
convenience that will be greatly apprecia
ted by the public.
READ IT.--Be sure and read the highl
interesting letter published in our editorii
columns from the pen of James O'Mear
Of Santa Rose, Cal. Mr. O'Meara Is er
tensively known among all of the pioneer
Of Linn and his letter Is full of such T.
miniscences as will prove intensely inte
csting to them.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.--A few evening
ago very enjoyable birthday party wi
given at the home of DIR Ellis, IN the Nc
Twain block. A number of invited CUES
spent an evening full of the best Of soci
oleaaures In honor Of the ID ,cfor's bfrti