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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

Mrs. w. +. Ferris and children are
spending the week with relativcls near
BrOoksviIle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06
100000 Brick.

cm ready to fill orders from my kiln at
macon. r. p. CKYMES.
msy3i.
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ne authorized to announce
authorized to announce
W. Z. n

W. =. MINOR
bdidate for the office Of Circuit Clerk
10 the action of the Democratic par.
~ authorized 10 announce
GEORGE =. GAVIN
indicate for the Office Of Circuit
subject to the action of the Demo-
party.
e authorized to announce
rI0S. J. HOPKINS,
|didite for the office Of Circuit Clerk
TO tue action Of Democratic party.
re authorized to announce
JOHN W. PATTY
hdIdate for the office OF Circuit Clerk
10 the action OF the Democratic par
II authorized TO announce
THOS. G. ROSSER
hdldate for the office OF Circuit Clerk
10 The action OF the Democratic par
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

gSr Every line set up in a printing
Office costs somebody something.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

CO Just received from Tennessee,
two carloads of
CHOICE EAR CORN,
to be sold at tho lowest cash price.
49, j. l.. GRACE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

Mr.. N. II. Harrison shot a rattler near
Marshali's which had IS ratties and button.
He has msde IN excellent photograph of 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

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e FIR M.
G NJ. billiard & Son.

The business Of rarrisge and wagon max
Ing, aud repairing will herer fter lie carried
on under name Of q. NJ. billiard 4 Son,
THEY being fully prepared to do all kinds
Of work in above line, hope to meet with
tho patronage Of the public in general,
Parties indebted to q. NJ. billiard are re-
quest d to call aud settle At nee.
G. NJ. BILLIARD.
may30-1m, HENRY BILLIARD.
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CITATION NOTICE.

rhs State Of Mississippi Justice dis. No,
N0xubee County. 3, Of said Co.
ID. q. Dismukes Il Son who
sues for the use OF j. +. Ames
.HN Va. No. !.
Percy Lucas and
+. W. DuntOn.
To Percy Lucas and +. W. Dunton-
You will take notice that ID. G. Dismukcs
u Son, who sues for the use ofJ +. !Anes,
has flied a petition this day before the un4
dersigncd Justice Of the peace, to enforce
q mechanics lien tor lumber furnished 10
erect and construct two frame buildings
upon the following described lands n. W.
OF Sec. IA. [ IL. X. IL, situated in NoXubee
County, State OF Miss. Yon are hereby
notified 10 appear ut the Court House In tho
town Of Macon, in said county, OH the
LIST Monday, Of July. 1891.
then to answer said petition or Judgment
Will be entered against you by default.
may u. T.. =. Dawes,
J.P.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

The new hotel will be quite an ornamen,
to our city. II IL being rapidly built,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

Abb0ttS East 1nuI& CUtH IdIut
Eradicatos Corns, Bunions and Warts
where all other remedies fail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

MARRIED On Monday, June |, al
the billiard House in Macon, by Rev.
W. II. Mitchell, Mr.. W. II. PoAG, Of
Shuqualak, aud Miss MAUD MORGAN,
neice of Mrs. DIR. Groves, Of Warsaw,
Al.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint
Ia a quick cure for Corns, Bunion'
aud Warts.
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authorized to announce
f'sgyAs. IL NEVILLE
,,,ste for the office Of District At
P'a' ."s Cd. Judicial District, subject
=, the Democratic party.
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\. authorized to announce
1 2. r, DORROH
"a ,u,horized to announce

,lil.te for the Office Of Sheriff, sub
NJ action Of the Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

Messrs. Pugh aud Jesse Freeman arc
over near Clinton, Ala. putting up
mill machinery for two parties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06
Tickets at the Book Store

Tickets for TIE Heinc Concert for
sale at the Book Store.
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fe authorize to announce
B. N. UNDERWOOD
au'aste for the ONCE Of Surveyor,
inc action Of the Democratic
e authorized to announce
r.. l.. GAVIN
!. wac for Surveyor, subject to the
SsAe Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

F<..I rpAuO TO" before date on
b !, # 20 lr paper or on the wrapper
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-06-06

Woven Wire Fencing, Iron Posts
Iron Gates, all wire and iron fences foa
Lawns, Yards, Gardens, Farms, Gene.
teries and Crave Lots. Catalogue mail.
cd FREE to all who ask for It CHAs,
A. GOULD, mfr, 1414-l4l8 Collins Street,
st. Louis, Nc. Dd1- Mention this papeE
Foe SALE.
The two houses In Macon, belonging ia
the heirs of c. +. Grossmap. They are
conveniently Situated near the business
portion Of the town. Apply to
nov92 c. r. 6ROSSM AN,
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authorized to
mo r. AnANS

ndidate for the office Of Treasurer,
10 the action Of Democratic party.
Ne authorized to announce
WYATT NJ. JONES,
pdldate for the Office Of Treasurer,
70 the action Of Democratic party.
fe authorized to announce
LAKE Y. EILAND,
Pdldate for the Odiee Of Treasurer.
10 The action Of Democratic party.
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ran STATE SENATOR,

Far STATE SENATOR
GEO, q, DILLARD.
h, authorized to announce
J. II. JAMESON
..,..o,o far the state Senate. subject
lu e.o" ofthc Democratic party
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re authorized TO announce
HAL H. COCKRELL
naldate for tho office Of Assessor,
70 action Of tho Democratic party.
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4 MACON BEACON
30 R. R. Schedule.

mail arrives at GA a. rs.
I s Ss"DJ mail arrives at 500 ?. N.
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VfIHOu 10 WTUUUUCt
W. n. HAYNES
(adidate for the Office Of Assessor,
10 the action OF the Democratic
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
SOCIAL Asp PERSONAL


The ladies' OF the M Z church south
viii give a chicken pie party In the near
future.
marshal of Halsey, attended a meeting Of
the Odd Fellows saturdaynlght. --Halsey
News.
DIV Rumbaugh and family have moved
from Sweet Home 10 Albany and will
make this city their home. The tannery
at Sweet Home will probably be closed,
A very nice holiday present was that OF
a $FS diamond set bracelet presented on
Saturday BY Mr. John A Crawford, to
Miss Pet Strahan, who recently arrived
home from the East.
n Baum, who committed suicide last
week, had his life insured for $4,000, OF
which $4,000 was recently taken out. II
10 said Il contained a clause against suicide,
but will be paid. The Sunday Welcome
speaking OF Mr. Baum says. Deceased
was one OF the most popular, beat natured
and generally likable business m en- In the
city. II was he who made the restaurant
so genuine success. Everyone who
knew him loved him, and the news Of his
sad-taking of cast decided gloom over
the many who knew and respected him."
The following about former Linn
countyyoung lady appears In Portland
ex: "A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss Anna Cooley byher friends At
the res s'dence of her parents at Mob HUI,
Alblna, on Santa Barbarastreet, between
Williams aud Rodney avenues last Thurs
day evening Miss Cooley is n recent
arrival In this city, having moved here
from Halsey, her former homes She l.
contralto singer Of exceptional merit, hav-
Ing spent year at the New England Con-
servatory OF Music at Boston and recently
accepted n position In the Beth Israel
congregation In the choir. She possesses
a remarkably clear and strong eontralto
voice, and Is a, pleasing acquisition to the
musical circles OF this city"
TupspAY.
CCJackson, OF Halsey, was in the city
today.
WEDNESDAY,.
Mr. q w Wright and family went to
Brownsville today TO spend tho Christ
mas holidays.
City Recorder N J Henton and family
left today .or Ellensburg, Wash. on
visit with the formers mother and sister.
Mr. Henton will be home by Jan !, but
his family will remain longer.
Marshal Hoffman returned last even
ing from Vancouver, WASH. where he
had been to testify in the case OF the u
5 agains. the deserting soldier whom he
arrested in Albany and took there u few
weeks ago.
b + Doris has been councilman OF
Eugene six years, mayor six years, and
recorder, the Office he is now filling, four
years. A pretty good sign that he 10
good man in his position.
The young people Of the city are in
vited 10 remember the social party 10 be
given on Christmas night at the armory.
large number Of games will be played,
there will be music, and nice lemon
lunch.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
TANGENT.
TANGENT, Dec 10, u

TANGENT, Dec 40, 1891.
Owing 10 bad weather. most of the
people In and about this place are having
rest from their iabors.
Some OF our citizens have a boat, which
they use to good advantage by making
frequent tripg In II from kendaiPa 10
Bievins bridge. The boatmen or hunter,
return With several dozen OF ducks.
The literary Is blooming" At the last
meeting II was decided that the govern.
msnt should operate all railroads. Fol
the next meeting the question as tc
whether the Oregon legislature shall ap-
proPriate 100000 Tor an exhibit at the
Worlds fair. Ia 10 be discussed. The fol-
lowing question, resolved that a protec-
Tive tariff duty Il benefit to wage workers
In industrial and manufacturing pursuits.
Is 10 be argued on the evening OF Jan 9.
On the affirmative are George Kuthe, Bert
Luper and X l. Smith. On the negative,
A Blevins, + NJ Mitchell. Jesse MCGEE
Mr. Brooks and family, who came from
Illinois about two years ago, and have
since been living west Of TAngent, left
yesterday on the north bound train for the
east, by way Of the Oregon short line.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
nRowssyiLLg.
December 2lst, 1891.

December 2lst, 1891.
There 10 no improvement in the
weather OF late and webioot appears 10
be in her element, plenty Of rain and
mud.
The i WI Co have four new looms on
their way 90 this place. They will be
put 10 woik as soon as they arrive.
We see JPGalbraith In ouu city. Looks
like old times 10 see Joe here.
We see our dear friends at Salem are
sending their compliments TO Governor
elect Mckinley In the way of some good
blankets. and In November next the
democrats will send theirs when headed
by old Grover Or some otner good demo
crat We march In solid phalanx on to
tarid reform and democratic supremacy.
We see by reports from the iith cen
sus Brownsville has gained 447 in her
population In ten years. Now we will
wager our old hat We have no such gains,
and yet We know We have at least 9Oo
population. Verify the way Of the cen
sus taker IL past finding out.
On last Friday night Linn Chapter Nc
10. RIA NJ. elected ! NJ swank. High
Friest; G spcrry, King; w r Kirk
Scribe.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
COUNCIL PRacaEDiNes,

Tuesday evening, Dec. End.
Present-Mayor. Recorder. Street Com
mission and Couneilmen French, ilaw-
kins, Tabler. Rurkhait and Allen.
The following bills were ordered paid &:
Stewart & Sox ,.7.76 Sayior 4 Co 1913 ;
A Cundiff, $3; Robert Brown, tll.60;
Geo Patterson, .97c; Sites 4 Nutting.
$l4; Parker Bros, si.s5; y ] Henton,
t7t.l0; ] K Weatheriord, o. 66; Train &
Whitney .sl6.2S; wB Barr, s6d; Haync
& Buck, $500.
Petitions for crosswalk on 7th street
was continued.
Committee reported heater at No rs
engine house repaired.
Licenses To sell liquor were granted
Peter Schlosser, Williams Bros and Max
Baumgar,.
On motion the nuisance at Mrs Shields
was ordered abated within ten days and
all cows taken from the place but two
the city Marshal 10 give notice at once.
n lIenton City Recorder was granted
leave Of absence until January lst.
The Street Commissioner was directed
10 notify James Laurent to put Railroad
street sewer in condition according q
contract.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
REAL ESTATE SALES.

WI vanschuyver ct ux TO Ann T.
Afford, lot z, bl 2, Harrisburg A 2b(
State OF Oregon to ID w Rumbaugh,
OF N Il sec 10, Up 10, s
II lE...,............. l0C
] 5 Ames TO Nancy Il Watkins,i-7
acre In Sweet Home. 2o
A Maounn ct al TO w Van
Schuyler, undivided u lot z,
biz, Harrisburg. rg.....,a..4 III
8 Paul Tux TO w Paul, 100
acres, Up II 3 r. 2w.......s. 1900
John Leedy ct NIX to A o Ayers,
4.22 acres in d 10 OF II V
Clymer r"..a......,,,..... 30O
Lucinda Long and hus TO Nancy Il
Waters, lot 5, bl 0, 6,Brownsville OPS
u 3 TO Leonidas Mcfarland, 1888
acres, sec 81, tip IL, \ R3w. Patent
II ] @ Averill ct ux TO L McEar-
land, 10 acres In ID LC Of III
@ Averili. 90
W s Paul, trustee, to w A Paul,
................ Power Of Attorney
W s Paul, trustee, TO w A Paul,
l60 acres Up II, SR2w... 2iO
J A Powell to : o Long, 20 acres In
ID Il @ OF NJ Marks. ...... 7i2
j w Gillette TO II Il Reed 40 acres
In sec Ia, tp e,S II w........ 1000
State OF Oregon TO w Gillette, ~
acres In sec l4,tp 0,S II w.. so
w A Gleason OF ux TO ] = and Car
oline Vinson, 4.20 acres OF w
A Gleason's land. ........... 2i4
D 4 G II II TO Lyman Wright, NV
OF L u, sec SS, Up II, sR
2w,.,..,,.,V. ........ 40
U to Thomas Todd. NEt sec
20, tp l2, s X lE. ....... Patent
Nv Moore ct uxtoBW Sylvester,
y y Of s v Of ID l. @ of Jacob
Nye,.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
Chas Scott ct ux TO Mary Il Sylvos-
ter, 3Sl acres tp II, : Il fw.. 10
G w Simons TO VIM SHELTON, 20
acres in ID l. Q Of !. Matthews. 900
U 3 TO James NJ Berry.N Swl
sec 30, tpo, 5 X E.....,.. 200
] II whedbee ct ux 10 Reuben
Lee, l. y u l. Q McCaRy Moss 1000
w X Manis ct ux 10 w w Trexler,
> y OF N Il d sec 9s,tp0, SIR
willamette r l. Go TO G Bone, lots
, and 4, bl Ia, Haisey. y......... 100
Gertrude and T. q Pentiand 10 r
Bone, ,3Sl7 acres,tp IL, s RAW 1000
I Jones et ux 10 o L Harvey,
acre, TIP Is, s R2w 400
w G Cassell ct ux 10 X Boggs,
lots IL, IL, w. fruit farm. 1000
] Walton ct ux TO Mary T. Bassett,
65,s acres, sec 6,tp lI,S R3w 80
u y 10 Jared + Michael 1881 acres
In sec ., tp l2, s sRtw.....,.fa,ent
tl4,s77
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
N In pursuance and by virtue of an
orde Of the Hon County Court Of Linn
county, state Of ore son, ina he and entered
Of fresord on the l2.h day Of December,
1891, authorizing, empowering, directing
and licensing the undersigned as admin
isiratrix OF the estate OF Alex Downing,
deceased, to sell tho real estate Of said
decedent hereinafter described. 1 will on
Saturday, the 29th day OF January. 1892,
at the hour oil l e'clook p m of said day, at
the north door OF the county court house.
In the city OF Albany.in said Liun county
Oregon, to the highest bidder for oLe.
half cash In hand and on e-haif on twelve
months time st . per cent interest with
approved security, the following de-
| aoribed promises, towit: the southeast
quarter of the northwest quarter, the
mort invest quarter OF the southeast quart-
er, the northeast quarter ofthe southwest
quarter, the southwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter, and lots 6, 8, 10 and
IL, OF section Is, In tpo, 8 RI e Of the
Willamette Meridian, In Linn county,
Oregon. being the donation land claim o.
| A ] Richardson and wife In said town
ship. and containing Sle.4S acres more
or less.
Dated this 23rd day Of Decem bsr; 1891
| NJ. A. DOWNING,
| Administratsix.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
SHEalFfS SAL.
In the Circuit Court ofdtS::State Of Oregon Ior
the County OF Linn
b A LANDERs, Plaintiff,

the County Of Linn
A LANpERs, Plaintiff,
THOMAS l. HESNEss, l.
FLINN.t the ALBANY a. as
ToRIA RAILROAD Co.'S
corporation. and HoSEY-
MAN, DEHART & CO..
corporation. Defendants.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN by virtue of an execution and order
of sale duly issued 0ut OF ths above
nsmed Cour: IN the above entitled Iuit.
Will on
Saturday. the 10th day OF January. Issa,
O, the Court House door In the city of
Alb ny. Linn county Oregon, atihe hour
Of o'clock p IN of said day, sell at public
auction for cash in hand 20 the highest
bidder the real property described in said
execution and order o. sale as follows,
o-wit: The north hAlf(N ~ of the south
east quarter of section number ed thirty
four (s4,l In township No nine Ce.) south
Of range No three l3.) east Of the u illam
ette Meridian, IN Linn county. Oregon
aud containing so acres moro or less.
Tho proceeds arising from the sale of
said realpr0perty to be applied, ,flTst,to the
| payment OF the costs ana charges oi
msking said sale, and 10 the costs and
| disbursements ofthis suit taxed at $50 Is.
aud the sum of (si25l one hundred aud
twenty Ave dollars reasonable attorney
| fees duo plaiutiff herein: second, TO thG
| payment OF the sum OF (sl427 7Sl fourteen
hundred and twenty-seven and 1910
dollars herein adjudged to be paid plain
tiff and interest thereon from this cate o
the rate of ten per cent per annu m unit
psid; third. that tie oveiplus IL any b.
paid 10 the defendant, l. rlinn, 10 satisf,
the sum Of $3.50 with interest thereof
from date at 10 per cent pc. ann um ,hereii
adjudged to be next paid him, and ths
the aurplus II there be any remaining b
next applied 10 payment Of the judgmen
Of sid Honeyman, DeHart d Co. an
thas II there be then any rem aiming ths
such be applied TO the satisfaction Of tn
Judgment OF the said Albany q Astori
railroad Co.
i Dated this 18th day Of Decembe 1891.
NJ. SCOTT,
! Sheriff of Linn county, Or.
BY O L ScoTr, Deputy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

HOLIDAY Gcops.-A fine line of holi-
day goods nav be seen at g L Black
mans. His plush goods particularly are
fine. embracing variety OF handsome
articles, which should be seen by all buy
ing holiday goods. After a prosperous
season the citizens OF Linn county will
desi.e to present their friends With the best
TO be obtained. Mr. B,ackman can accom-
modate them with as fine a line OF holiday
goods as j. to be seen anywhere.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
woRrm CoNsiDERIs,;

II. 81. French keeps railroad time.
Buy your groceries OF Parker Bros
Rew cream cheese just received as Conrad
Meyers.
CIV Cobb. job printer, Finn Block. does
first class work.
See that elegant::piaao at Klsin Bros Boot
and Shoe store.
EW Achison &Co are selling monuments
at Portland prices.
See w Y Reads line Of dress goeds: and
silks before buying elsewhere.
Stewart & Sox sell the very bcst latent
tempeved shears and scissors.
Smoke the celebrated Havana illed,5 cent
cigar as julius Joseph's.
A large stock Of wall paper. with late de :
signs. at Fortmiller + Irvina's Just received.
Have you seen those parlor suits that I
Brink has just reoeiyedi They are nice.
DR. NJ H Ellis: physician and surgeon,
Albany, Oregon. Calls made sin city Tor
country.
Ladies' can do their shopping In San Fran
cisco without visiting the city. and without
extra commission. Miss r J Barrowy 2 ar
chasing agont, 1885. Grove st. Oakland. 80
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

A Journal reporter ran against Colonel
Bob Miller, Of Jacksonville, who made
the run on the democratic ticket against
Hermann in 1890, and whose friends are
again hoping lie may be permitted TO
lead The hosts in this district. He was
asked as to the situation and this is what
Colonel Miller said: "Among candidates
mentioned ir our Weatherford, Myers.
Darcy and Ventch. They are tue most
prominent. There are other men talked
OF but no one seems TO lead at present.
II the Farmers Alliance keep up an az
gressive organization and will endorse
Veatch he will doubtless be the nominee
II the republicans would nominate Q
man who could divide the Farmers AL.
liadce vote, that would minimize veatch'i
chances"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

THAT RAiLRoAD.-It is not generally
known that there has been an extension
of time on the Dwyer railroad proposition
for Astoria, but such Is the fact, the date
being some time In February. This Is
the 1000 acre land subsidy proposition,
and the road, II baiIt, will come straight
toward Salem Statesman. Until II
reaches a certain point IN Polk county:
when It will diverpe towards Albany, the
railroad center of the valley.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25
Cheap eoafeettonary.

Isom sells mixed candy,2 lbs for 25
cents, 8 lbs or more at 10 cents per ID !;
French mixed 20 cents or lbs for 80
cents; cLoice French cream candy, 35
cents per ID or lbs for q dollar. Closing
out hne assortment OF French briar
and meerschaum pipesat less than cost,
and all smokers goods at prime cost.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

Editors Democrat:
Now that the caniaia of Beishazrsr is a
thiag OF the past. want 10 enter pro,es,
against the plan OF eieyatIng piano away
up In front oi the stage. II IL uncommon,
en,ircly unnecessary and was a grea, an.
noyanee TO the audience. Especially so
was II TO those sitting on the north side OF
the hall from the front to point eight or
ten rows back. Very few OF them could
obtain any view at all OF Shelomite and
Myra when the latter was singing her
beautiful little song, and Il was the same
during the very affecting meeting between
Shelomlte and ZeTubbabel IN the prison
| seete. OF course eantata cannot be
produced without instrumental music. ba,
IL certainly Is exceedingly bad taste &c
erect right In front OF the center OF the
stage throne almost as high A. Belshax
zar's. and then place the piano upon IT.
The view OF the audience should not bs
obhtructed any more than Is possible. es-
peeially when The scenic effect 10 depended
upon aS iaueh rs In this cantata. During
the series OF entertainments no one fei
Ike doing more than complain q little
although they knew, like the soldiers com
prislng the famous Light Brigade, "tha
some one had biundered," and blunderes
most egregrously. but now that II Is al
over, on behalf oi those who attend con
eerts. cantatas, etc., ! wish 10 enter pro-
test against this innovation. DARIUS.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

A Bio Snow sroRM.--Yesterday big
snow storm prevailed In the Cascades. At
Mil City two feet fell and during last
night two inches. As It also probably fell
In the Santiam mines, 1t may have damp
ening effect on work therh; but II Is to be
hoped not.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

DorSG Coon WoRK.-A letter received
from B W johnson. the superintendent Of
"Oregon on Wheels" now being exhibited
through the east, states that between forty
and fifty thousand people have visited the
car and he thinks 1t viii be the means OF
sending thousands of people to Oregon
and more especially the Willamette val
lev.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-25

THE PUBLIC School. Pupils OF the
public schools will have rooms No 7 and
8 nicely decorated tomorrow with appro-
pirate Christmas matters. Literary pro-
grams will be rendered In several room
tomorrow afternoon. The patrons and
friends of the school are cordially invited
10 attend.