The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1893-12-29

| ciAR OF ORhuoN,-lne nrSt VeHeei
built in the Willamette Valley was the
Star OF Oregon" Joseph Gale headed
the enterprise, and launched The little
craft May lS, 1871. That was before an
axe had been swung on the present
townsite of Portland. Gale sailed the
little craft to san Francisco, sold il and
invested the proceeds in livestock. lie
organized company of colonists and
drove overland TO Oregon, 1850 head Of
cattle, GOO horses and mules, and nearly
5000 sheep. This stock was sold to the
settlers and did much to make them
prosperous. Joseph Gale was ore of the
leading spirits in the early ami trying
days in Oregon. In 1913, he, with Al
anson Beers and David Hill, constituted
the executive committee Of the first pro-
visionai government, performing Jointly
the functions Of governor. lie settled in
Washington county, beyond Forest
Grove, and his name is perpeiuated 10
that section by the we'll known land
malk, Gales Peak, and the stream Gale s
cveeS. lie died in Wallowa county few
years ago. Statesman.
o. 7. NoTES.-Jndge Macarthur, of
Portland, was in Corvallis yesterday and
/ filed objections TO the confirmation Of the
| sale
III II Hewitt. representing tie labor
ers went to Corvallis this noon. Judge
Fullerton has ordered the receiver IN pre-
sgns ,l.e heoks for inspection. Ana d 7
Hewitt wiiltnrn n<aA-Ae- -~f tiTv scaves.
The Hoag was tied up yestetdav and
there will be NJ river traffic for awhile.
There is enc opinion in reference to the
Oregouian telcg ram. and that it was done
in the interest OF the management.
The men must have their pay. that,
what Until the 26lh matters will he
taken coolly. On that day Corvallis will
be filled with emploves. There is no
question that Judge Fullerton will see
that justice IS done.
IMPORTANT REsoLUTioN.-On Dec 10th,
the executive committee OF the Pacific
Insurance Union passed the following
'e.olution: Resolved THAT the rule
published by Circular No. l79, second
Series" levying tax of 10 per cent on
the premiums on buildings located in the
state o! Oregon Is hereby suspended un-
III March Is, ls"5. and members are per
mitted 10 refund 10 the insured such tax
as may have been collected"
All who paid insurance on the 10 per
RI Sc should call on agents for the excess.
a Nav CoNFANY.-The Waterlto Ditch
& Power Co Of Waterloo, Linn county.
filed articles of Incorporation in the office
OF Secretary OF State Mcbride yesterday.
The capital stock OF the corporation is
So 900, and the object Is 10 do all things
connected v i;h the operation OF general
electric plant, such as building and main
tanning electric railsay, telegraph. and
telephone lines, etc, between Waterloo
and Albany. The incoTporators are K K
Humphrey, . jennings. Geo Medley, ] b
Writ, \ q Mckee and NJ kniiong. The
/ DENocRAr hopes % see the new company
do something in the line proposed
IliosE STATE FUSDs.- Hon J K Wealth
/ ford, one OF the board Of regents OF the
/ . \ C,aud Others. returned from 4 meet
| ing Of the board 8; CoryaI Yesterday
Ii was decided TO haye Attorney General
! Chamberlain push :he account Of the
state funds in Jobs bank when il tailed.
I 4 suit viii probably be begun for the en-
lire funds agains; the Jobs, ana the &C
count will be filed against the estate oi
/ Treasurer Stipley. 4 loLg e0u,es; is
therefore probable.
Several big c!aps of thunder tore the at
I nosphege around Albany this noon. Rare
occurrences IN the Willamette valley.
y, meeting otthe employees OF the q
> al MIL Cuy yesterday the creditors OF
/ the road decided 10 90 10 Corvallis on ih=
:S;h, on free transportation II they en- &c;
T il, II not. anyway
y baby buggy, containing a shawl,
pillow ard pAcka &c was left In iron, of
I Parker Bros 4 couple days ago. The
owner Ni.l please cali ard prove property
How did il happen.
8 YESTERDAY Governor PcnnoYer appoint
cd > p Mess 20 BE- county Judge Of Lake
! county. vice " II Townsend, deceased.
I iujge Moss is a brother ut cx- Assessor
Moss OF this countv. and IS man OF sold
/ Judgment and worth.
/ \ meeting of the Kiadergaslca Asso-
ciAlion Sss held Last eycuins al the resi-
denoc ot Hon L II Mon;anye Arrange
/ mcnts were considered for haVing Mr.
I Treat and oi.er lecturers here. The ucxt
meeting Of The association wilg be held al
/ DR. Mas;oHs on Jap. TO.