The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1890-05-30

KIssIao.-Rev O c stratton, recently
president of Mills Seminary. has been
asked to accept the ehancelorshIp OF
Willamette university. As II Ii alleged
Rev Stration left Mills on account of kiss
Ing the teachers too fIeqaently his remov-
al TO Salem will be very interesting one
to Salem girls. Here IL the matter In de-
tail; -Four Of the teachers In the college,
Il appears, made complaint that DR. STRAIT
ton was given to kissing them. The
foctor explains that A. 10 one Of them she
was "largely on the footing u daughter"
and that she proiiered the first kiss IN his
wife's presence, and he took II. In one OF
the other cases, he further explains, tho
lady also ptoifered the kiss. AZ TO the
other two eases, II il some what vaguely
explained that they "were not dIsslmiiar
In the circumstances which led UP TO
them" The fourth lady, however, con-
tradiels this very emplatlcally. She seys
that the good doctor "e,nbraccd her IN a
way To no longer leave any doubt In her
mind as 90 his Intentions" ALd SO the
kisses came to light, and the doctor had TO
CO." DIR Stratton. though, has plenty OF
defenders. and II Is possible II Is n case oi
jealousy. There Is generally son.e smoke
IN such matters.
LEnASoS.-We are informed that n
party Of capitalists from California viii
soon visit Lebanon to investigate the
lumber resources In this vicinity; also
that We will receive visit from monied
man from Chicago.
Mr. O'Neil has several men employed
grubbing trees and otherwise clearing
the land for the paper mill. 1t will be
built opposite the Touring mill on the
east bank Of the canal The machinery
will bc Of the newest and best design.
w u Donaca II up 10 his waist in hops
The prospect for n good yield and fair
prices iustiiies close attention and proper
cultivation Of this crop for 1890.
s L Waldo, tho new proprietor Of the
- Charles, took charge of the hotel on
Monday.
A L1mberson is doing good busi-
ness in Cascaia or Chitem bark. lie
shipped 2's tons to Detroit, Mich, this
week
Lucien Gilbert came over from Albany
this week and went up to the ranch,
whore he will probably remain this sum
mer.-Express.
AFrKR TnE DounLg A.-The chief en-
gineer Of the Albany & Astoria railroad
came down yesterday morning with "a
full surveying party and more aceouter-
mcnts than have been seen in these parts
for u long time. The party Is seventeen
In number: w W Barr, chief engineer;
Il ] MeCaustland, transitman: Burr
Power, head chairman: Richard Alb
hey, chas Redfield, 4 Cannon. Harry
Barr, + Powers, Chas Walden, Vim tiei-
sen, llcnery Green and six others. Pack
mules, provisions, instruments, supplies
OF all descriptions went down with the
party 10 New Astoria last evening where
the survey on this end will begin. THE
route will be surveyed to Tillamook.
The line from Albany 10 Tillamook has
already been surveyed. Engineer Barr
IN an experienced man, and has splen-
didly fitted out party. He expects 10 he
able TO furnish notes ot his surveys in
short time.--Astorian.
Gotsa TuE RouSps.--No one expects
TO hay a i-cstage stamp on credit II he
has not the money 10 pay for one he can
not mail letter. No one expects 20 buy
q railroad ticket on credit. II he has no
money TO pay his fare In anyaEcr he utust
remain at home. The like Is true IN re-
gard TO riding In street cars. Tickets 10
places OF amusement are not eold on time
but are spot cash. No trouble occurs on
account Of these arrangements. and none
wonld occur II every retail store conduct
cd business like a posloliice, railroad or
theaier.
AcTED ~ ISTgRrRgrER.-Rcc a
correspondent ia the Lebanon Express
gave an account o! some trouble Ia the
Evangelical Church at Swee; Home, and
among others mentioned Mrs Rinehari
~ a participant In the row that caused
Rev. Vest TO leave the church. 4 son OF
Mrs Rinehart tells the DENocRAr that his
mother had nothing to do with il more
than TO act as Interpreter Tor John Spring,
the leader In the trouble. As the DEMO
GRAFT copied the item It gives this aide OF
the matter.
ALWAYS Bg HAPrY.-A wealthy London
merchant gives the secret Of his business
success as follows II always feel happy
when am advertising, for then know
that, waking or sleeping, have II strong
though silent orator working for me; one
who never tires, never makes mistakes,
and who IL certain to induce people 10
call on Conn & Hendricson for fresh
strawberries and vegetables Of all kinds.
They keep the best and freshest