The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-01-15
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
oregon Democrats.

will go on record ~ the two greatest days
the democrats Of oregon have ever known.
The metropolis IL full OF them, and all parts
OF the state aro represented They are here
TO fire the first gun Of 1892. for Oregon will
be the first state 10 vote this year, IL will
not only be the first gun Of the Oregon cam
paign, but OF the national campaign as well.
Tho first event yesterday WINS the meeting
the state committee ut 'rammany hall Mt
0 u m, Chairman Goldsmith presiding.
There was not n large attendance. IN many
members will not be here until today. A
committee on apportionment, consisting Of
Charles Nickel, of Jackson county, Henry
Blaekman. of Morrow; | l. Campbell Of
Lane; G Tronchard, Of Clatsop, and A
Noltner,. Of Multnomah, was appointed,
after which an adjournment wns taken until
10 o'clock this morning. At meeting Of
the committee convention Of 264 delegates
was decided upon. This will give l32 10
each congressional district. Toasts were
delivered on Solid South and the Union by
l. u Cox; Andrew Jackson, |. y Grover;
Education and Organization aa Factors In
Elections, George II Chamberlain; True
Democracy, Il ID Mckee; The Solid South
Not Menace 10 the Welfare Of the Union.
u y Cox; Eastern Oregon. Henry Baekman:
Political Courage. w d Fenton; The Inland
Empire and its Relations TO Portland. J II
Risleyi The Press, $ y Floed; Oregon Dem.
ocracy, DAILY; Ladies, Daughters Of
Democracy, John Bennett.
A Piencer Woman Dead.
MONMOUTH. Or Jan S.-Mrs Frankcy w
Murphy died Dec 30. 1891, aged 81 years.
Mrs Murphy was the wife Of Rev John r
yNn A.. 4
OF large company in 1852. He died in
1875 Mrs Murphy was born in: Kentucky
in 1910, moving from there 30 Wnrren
county. Ill, before the Blackhawk war. Al
one time with other settlers, she had 10
gather up her little effects and 40 100 miles
for greater safety. Since coming 10 Oregon
she has resided in Polk county. She knew
the privations OF early life in this country.
A washxsstea Fire.
OAKEsDALE, Wash Jan Sire broke
out this morning at 1880 o'clock in the
Delta saloon on Steptoe avenue. Flames
spread 10 the livery barn on the west, and
from that 10 McClures saloon few feet
feet away. A vacant lot between KcClure's
saloon and the OalSesdale house saved the
latter from burs ing. There WIS no wind
or the entire business portion Of town, with
several grain warehouses would have gone.
~ there IL no fire department In town, al-
though bucket brigade did cifectual work.
The Worlds Fair.
WASHINGTON. Jan Representative
Durborow, of Illinois. chairman Of the
worlds fair committee Of the house, return.
ed 10 Washington from Chicago today, and
makes the announcement that congress will
not be asked TO loan g. ,00O, 900 b. the expo
sitlon, but 10 appropriate that amount. Mr.
Durborow said tonight that the sl0, ,OOO, 900
contributed was sufficient for the original
plans Of the exposition, but these plans had
been broadened in scope by the national
commission. and he thought it only fair
that the additional expense should be borne
by the government A bill providing for
the appropriation and giving the govern
ment n proportionate share in the profits Of
the exposition is being prepared in Chicago.
The Exypsiaa assssisn.
PARIS, Jan THE death Of the Khedive
Of Egypt has created an ominous sensation
throughout France. and particularly in this
city. II IL believed that France will take
this opportunity Of reopcningl the whole
Egyptian question. and that she will insist
upon the appointment Of regency with a
French representation in such regency.
England, Il is thought. will insist that
Prince Abbcs. the eldest son of the late
khedive. is old enough TO reign. or should
England not take that course. it Is inferred
that she will advocate the appointment Of
council or regency with Sir Evelyn Barring,
the British agent. consul general and min
lister plenipotentiary.
n. w. Matters.
WASHINGTON. Jan THE senate com.
meroe committee held its first formal session
this morning. The following bills were
ordered fayorably cportep: Appropriating
s65. 900 fora lighthouse ut Cape Disahpoint-
ment. Wash. To repeal certain sections Of
the revised statutes providing bonds for
the registry Of vessels. Providing for the
construction Of two United States revenue
cutters for service on The Pacific coast. To
life-saying stations ut Rugue river |
and Port Oxford, Oregon.
seufhern oregsn Mines.
GRANTS Pass, Or Jan THE late rains |
have flushed the mountain streams and
gulehes 10 just proper stage for prospect |
ing, and this 10 far has been an ideal winter |
for the miners. A man who Is largely in |
terested in placer mining in Josephine |
county, estimates that there are now $50 |
miners in this county working in paying |
claims, and that the output Of ssold FOR the |
year viii exceed that Of any previous year
for "a decade.
Hni The Lisn.
WASHINGTON. Jan 7.-David Is Hill is
the lion Of the democracy He was sworn
in a. a senator To-Day and he received an
ovation from the democrats Of the senate.
Jail Break.
CORVALLIS. Or Jan Ed Scott, a young
awaiting the action Of the grand
Jury, broke Jail last night and escaped.
Two Indians. United States prisoners, in
all at the time, refused to accompany Scott.
The Juageship.
WASHINGTON, Jan 6.-There was n gen
raj rumor among the Pacific coast repre-
entatives in congress today, that none OF
he men who have been mentioned for the
'osition OF judge in the eighth circuit could
Nc appointed, but that the president would
elect some new man. II was stated posi-
lively by those who ought TO know that w
air Hill, of Seattle could not be appointed
The reason given was that he was in some
way connected with the famouse Cronin at
empt TO steal the state Of Oregon for Tilden
n 1876.
The Dofphs Entertain.
WASHINGTON, Jan 6.--Senator and Mrs
)olph entertained the president and Mrs
harrison at dinner tonight. There was a
company invited to meet the
nests Of honor. Among them were Mr. and
irs Henry Willard, who came over from
lew York on purpose to attend the dinner.
he others present were Justice and Mrs
'ield, Justice and Mrs Harlan, Senator and
irs Stanford, Secretary and Mrs. Noble,
frs G A Dolph, of Portland; Mrs Henry
ireen, Of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs Richard
Iixon. Mrs Green arrived here yesterday
rom New York, and will spend portion OF
he season with Mrs Dolph.