The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1893-09-29
THE SELKrR1 CONCERT was attended by

THE SELKiRK CoNcERT was attended b,
q fair sized, but appreciative audience, ol
our music loving people. The Man About
Town can hardly run the gamut without
falling off; but he is certain the singing ol
Miss Sellxirk is of an order that will ranl,
among the best of her class. She was heard
in six solos, three being encores, giving 4
variety cf selections displaying the wonder.
fIl compass of very rich contralto voice,
one that is full of force whether low or
strong. Miss Selkirk sings without effort,
almost nonchalantlysand yet displaying o
cultivation that speaks for the real earnest
ness of her effort. Albany people were
particularly fortunate in having the privi-
lege of hearing her. Mrs Lanedon received
n warm encore on who's ut My Window
and responded with Last Might A trio
by Mrs Chamberlain, Miss Ellis and Miss
Cowan was eneored in a manner to show its
appreciation. Miss Laura Tate was heartily
applauded after a rendition of one of Chop-
ins productions, executed with correctness
and with force and expression that would
do credit to a celebrity. The remainder of
the program consisted Of quartet by Prof
Lee, Prof Rowland, Rev Prichard and viii
liam Fortmiller. pretty piano solo by Eva
Cowan,a splendid presentation of Constance
De Beverly by Mary cundiff. and mixed
quartet by Miss Selkirk, Mrs Langdon, Rev
Prichard and Prof Lee. closing an evening =
entertainment that was q genuine lansical
treat.
FATAL ScUFFLING AccTDEST.-Two
brothers, John and Henry Rayburn, lave
been living on farm about four miles east
of Sublimity. The former who is 80 years
old is farmer; the latter is plasterer by
trade and is FIVE years older. They have
had trouble several times but ii has always
been the fault of Henry Last Tuesday
morning Henry got up about 5 o'clock to
build a fire. A few minutes later John
came into the room; and noticing that the
hre was not burning very well, be poked it
with stick. The older brother took offence
at this and without a word of warning
slezed his brother and tried to throw him
down. The other, being the quicker CT the
two. resisted the attempt and instead of
being thrown he threw his brother, The
wrestling match commenced again as soon
as Henry could regain his feet but the third
time that John threw him Henry lay quite
still, complaining of a severe pain in his
back, As he seemed badly hurt DR. Kitchen
was summoned from Stayfon, vino reported
that the mans spine was injured. They
nut him in bed. and did all they co1ld for
him. but he kept getting worse and died
Wednesday morning at / 30. None of the
neighbors blame John Reyburn in the least.
He Is highly respected member Of the
community IN which he lives and a pleas
ant man to neet--Salem independent.
SoS or JoHS BRowS "A son Of old
John Brown, of ossawattamie. the aboli-
zionist of Harper's Ferry fam, has settled
in Salem. His name is Salmon Brown. He
arrived from California this week, travelling
with his family overland BY wagon. and was
bound for Seattle. All the household goods
had been sent by water to ..the Puget sound
city but the members of the family preferred
to travel so they observe the country. When
they got ID Salem they were satisfied to
pitch their tent permanently. They sent
word to Seattle to have their goods sent
back to Salem and cast about for an abid-
ing place. They found one in Englewood
that suited them and the ladies of the fami-
Ii at once took possession Of the premises,
while Mr. Brown came down town and
closed the deal for the property. Ii was
mary years ago that Mr. Brown went from
Ossawattauie, Kansas. TO California Il
NAS Su49 " dHIlurht tliaN the Clz1leCtson
between him and the bold aboiItionist WIS
discovered here. - Statesman.
BIC PoTAToEs.-It is said that one day
a year or so ago a PendIeton green grocer
received an order for carload OF p0tatoes.
There WAS nothing extraordinary about this
order. but it was attached to postscript
which admonished the dealer to let no pota-
to be found in the entire order that weighed
less than pound. And the very remark
able part OF the incident Is found IL the
fact that the order was filed. even TO the
postscript. inside of forty-eight hours. This
can very readily be believed when ii is
learned that when Senator Mattl0ck came
down from PeldIeton Wednesday he
brought with him four potatoes thrt
weighed ten and a quarter pounds, The
largest Of the quartette measured thirteen
inches In length and weighed nearly three
pounds. These spuds have been sent 10 the
Worlds fair
THEY HUSTED.-P Avery, G A and g
L waggoder. and Robt Johnson, hunters,
arrived home late last night. They
were absent three weeks, and from what
can be learned spent most Of their time
in hunting for their bearings and dry
from the baseof operations and uncertain
as TO their whereabouts that they dared
not shoot game for fear OF violating the
game laws OF California. Seven deer
and bear fell victims to their prowess,
two each for ali except Mr Avery, John
son securing his two in a salute OF 81
guns. The elder Wsggoner also killed q
bear.-Coryallis Times.
TnR ALBANY RAcEs.-The Linn Coun-
ty Agricultural Association will give its
second annual race meeting at the fair
grounds near Albany on Tuesday.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday OF
next week. The association has this
summer spent large amount OF money
in fixing up the track, so that it is now
one of the fastest tracks on the North
Pacific coast. Purses aggregating S2l0O
are offered. round trip rate one-third
4 more than one-way fare has been made
by the Southern Pacific for this meeting
and everything promises successful
season IL the weather be propitious.-
Sta. esmEn.
/ A Coon REPoRT.-Some time ago the
DEMOCRAT stated that an application hal
been made for the resumption of business
DS lne AiAH Noulty Nda4Vhh DduAs uu
that it would probably not be done unit
matters picked up some in the fall. Tn,
DEMOCRAT is now informed that this vii
be done within few weeks. Financia
matters have improved sufficiently to max
the move a safe one, and it is one that vii
be Of general benefit to the community.
y to be hoped it may prove true.
Orr THE TRACK. Engine No ON th
Oregon Pacific was rounding the curve o
the switch near the Red Crown mills thi
morning when the rails spread. THROWN
the engine of the track except the fror
leaders and one drive wheel. The track {
tthis place is weak, and one man remarke
hardly strong enough for handcar TO tra'
el over safely. 1t required several houl
work TO get it on again.