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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

In the early part of this century the post
age on a single shse, Of paper was eish.
cents, and ovsr forty miles tine rate was in
creased. so .hat over FIVE hundred miles q
single sheet was twenty five cents. But
after time these rates were gradually re-
duced, until in lS45 a letter not over hall
an ounce was FIVE cents under three humid
red miles, and over that distance ten cents.
Sir Rowland Hill, who vas at .ho head oi
the pos.office department of England at
this time, introduced the use of postage
stamps in 1910, and also lessened the
charges for postage In ls47 the United
States adopted the use OF the postage
stamp. the lowest-priced one being live
cents.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
Popular Science.

Tie mole Is nos hlind ss many person.
suppose. Its eyes "a hardly larger than a
pin-Aeaa, and is carefully protected hon
des, and dir, By means Of enelosing hsirs.
The toad captures insects By dafiing os'
It's tongue 50 rapidly that ihe eye cannOi iol.
low. The ZIP is covered With eistinoss
secretion, 70 winch fly OF other insect
adhcr-s.
The greatest astronomers, Ia sPecuIstiag
upon what there IL in space aod the distance
of eternal galaxies, calculate iha, the neat
es, external universe is 81 far dis:as, that
light from, Il travelling at the speed OF
iS6, 900 miles second. would take nearly
ninety million years to REACH Us.
A Mexican r,spef states tha, new proissi
fer the sanitation of The seaefs in The ei'y
OF Mexico at a cost OF about $4,000. calls
for the building Of some IS windmiiis in die
ferent paEts of the city to rotate paddle
wheels in the sex>rs and quicken the cur
rent 10 oae metre per second.
Recent experiments by Drs Waldo ard
Walsh, two EncIis:, physicians. show that
baking does not destroy bacteria 10 bread.
hence the common excuse for lack OF clean.
linsss among bakers-namely that any dis
ease-bac,esia iha, may chance 80 be 10 the
dough are sure to perish 10 the oven
nust fall to the grounb.
An adult specimen Of The sole, IS inches
loog with symmetrical eyes has occurred on
the British coast. Il was all usual in all re-
sPeets sxeep,thst The leit eye had retained
It's position on the lef, side Of the head and
was nssrly opposite 10 The right eye. The
coiors we're normal. The right side bsing
brown and the left side white.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
A Hymn

Thoa art ~Sr-hipped where no human
foot hath trod.
The waving pines the solitude are
breaking.
All nature hsFmoniEes with her Maker.
God.
No voice cave her. TO being e'er aEAE-
ing
Upon the grand untEoksn empire o!
her reign,
where all 10 noble, glorious and sub
lime,
Fall Of eternal youth. IS when tbA.
Firsi ehan,.d down the eorriGOr. ol
time.
BE- cirelins spherse. struck by Eternal
Power,
Fell on ssioni.hsd hill ard rapturei
plain
And woke 10 harmony each tree and
fever,
An listening angels caught the s~ees
refrain.
Natures grand o-EAn with her thou
sznd KEYS,
Throash her full register the SEASONS
sxeil,
Earth, air and fiooi resound His glo-
rious praise.
All being OF His richest goodness tells
Then shaIl no; mSa. toe. swell the
esaseless by mn.
To Him that in the i.olio e Of His hand
Holds the full UNIVERSE, cur Lord and
King;
Shall ne not strike the harp ia ever
land9
In every land Thy glorious name we'll
pr2ite.
aedeeDing love shall be our constant
song
Till lost in Thee xe close iiEe's fiesting
days,
And through deaths portals join the
heavenly throng.
Albany. Ore, Pse- 1884.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
A False Affidavit.

About year and half ago marriage
ceremony was performed IN this county.
IN which Ed Close was the groom and
Maud Heaiy the b,ide. The affidavit,
stating that the bride was over Is years oi
age was signed by George Davis" As q
matter Of fact the signature was undoabt-
edly made by Closes brother. Fred close,
and instead Of being oser Is years of age
the bride was year or two under that age.
Fred Gloss left for California shortly after.
He recently returned to Oregon. when q
warrant vas issued cut Of A II Preerksen's 4
court for his arrest on the charge Of per.
jury. and be was broaght TO Albany fos
trial. county Clerk Payne. Who issued the
license. was unable TO identify Fred Close
as the George Davis and be vas discharged.
4 Harrisburg man informs the DEnecRAT
sAss Close sdnlt.sa 10 hia Just after the
marriage tast hs nais the asijzvlt- Kl
Close snd his wifs hare separated, and .
ehsd y - tie yousg mothers hand. as 6
resalt Of q marriage obtained with out fiss
parents consent and upon false affidavit.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
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Probate Record.

In the estate Of Jos sommeryiIle final
account was set for Jan Z, 1895.
In estate OF Eliza Berwick accout of
guardian approved.
In guardianship Of Earl Brown, inyen-
tory filed: Personal property, $3.50.
Personal property ordered sold.
+ In estate OF Fred seedanburg final ac-
count set for Jan 7. 1895.
In estate OF Robt MeCuiloeh petition tc
sell real estate fled. Petition issued fcr
Jan IL.
In estate Of Hiram WorreIl, W III Wor.
$4,000.
In the estate of g b Mckinney citation
ordered issued. administrator To show
cause why he should not be removed.
Bond OF A ! johnson, admr wesle;
Downs $4,000 approved.
FINAL account in Owen Bear estate ap
proved.
Will OF Sarah Ayerili fled. + NJ Jacl
executor. Bond $1,000.
Petition for executor to show cause il
estate OF Ellis Knox hearing Sc for Jan
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
Aisrmpted Train Eessery,

ASHLAND, Or. DEE. Is.-Hzlf dozen
would-be train robbers made futile at
tempt 10 hold up the northbonnd South
ern Pacific overland passenger train last
night, about 20 miles north oE here, be-
tween Wusdville and Grants Pass sta
tions- About three miles beyond Wood
vile, the engineer sAs ahead oE him, on
the side OF the track, red lights waving,
as signal 20 stop, while just beyond was
ire built beside the track. The engi.
neer began TO SLOW up. until be came up
close 10 the lights, when he discovered
three armed men on one side Of the track
and one On the other. Il dawnci upon
him thai il VAS an attempt TO stop the
train Tor robbery. Acting On this con-
yirsiou, he opened the throttle, dnckcsi
down cut Of range Of sny possible bullets
that might hc flrei and left the would
lie robbers behind
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
The ae,aorrat.
Foreign parentage Statistics.

The census bulletin on foreign parentage
is an unusually interesting document. 1t
shows that the percentage of citizens of
foreign parentage has Increased. In 1870
10. .S92, 800 or %. 25 per cent of the $685.
81 people of the country were of foreign
extraction. In 1880 the percentage had
grown to 90. rs and in 1890 to $500. In
the last census theie appear 20.676,046
people of foreign parentage out of total OF
g., ,622, $50.
The largest proportionate number OF this
foreign element is in the North Atlantic
and the far West. In the first 1t is 47.2i
per cent of the whole and in the last 4S 81.
The South has the smallest proportion,
6. OF per cent in the South Atlantic division
and 7.59 in the South Central division.
The North Central division-the middle
west-has 4s.02 per cent,
OF the States and Territories Arizona
has the largest percentage. 7o.o6. Then
follow in order Wisconsin, 6S o6; Utah.
6S.0l; Minnesota. 9s; Idaho. 62.0a;
Nevada, 59.l1; California, 57.74; Wyom-
ing, 54.S4; Dakota, 5l.6l; New York,
50.7S.
More than half of these persons Of for
eign parentage are themselves native. Ot
the total number of whites Of this genera!
class Is. 81 rer cent of The aggregate pop
ulation were born here and l4.40 per cent
were born abroad. The white people OF
foreign parentage in New York City con-
stitute s0.2l per cent Of population. OF
this SS.42 per cent are natives and Ais
per cent foreign born.
In Fall River, Mass. this foreign element
is s2.7l per cent of the population; in
Lawrence, 70 IS per cent; in Manchester.
n H, 6s.04; Paterson. n ]. 7s rs per cent;
Troy, 6S.S4 per cent; Chicago, 77.eo per
cent; Brooklyn, II, ,04 per cent; Milwaukee.
Sc Sc per cent.
or the various nationalities the Germans
make up the largest part. Next come the
Irish. These nat;onalities constitute re-
spectiveIy $3.50 and 1884 per cent Of the
whole population Of this kind. The Eng
lish come third with 9.S7 per cent. The
Scandinavians follow with 7.49 per cent.
What are sometimes called the dangerous
races come last-tha Bohemians with los
per cent, the Hungarians with S5-loo OF
! one rer cent. the Italians with l.2l per
cent. and the Russians with "a per cent.
In New York City the Germans ocntrib-
ute S5.ol per cent of The foreign population.
the Irish IS IS per cent, the English ASS
per cent, the Scotch l.59 per cent. the ltal-
| ians 81 per cent. the Russians 5 es per
cent, the Hungarians l.26 per cent, the
French LIS per cent.
The Irish are fewer than tbe Germans IN
all the great cities exeep, Boston aud
Philadelphia In Boston they constitute
53 50 per cent of the foreign population.
and in Philadelphia 44.l5 per cent.
From these figures it will be seen that
the foreign population tends to The oi les
and TO the cheap lands or the mines OF the
West, and to the North rather than the
South, aud that il is we'll TO wait for figures
and facs .efoue being scared By what looks
like fiSod of unwaoiesome immigrants.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
A Divorce Case.

In the case Of Ethe u Boiweli ags Bailey
Boduesl Judge Barnet; today Sled his
opinion and Judgment With County Clerk
Neeihans- He disnisses tee complaint.
His findings will be of intsres, and worthy
Of consideration by parties contemplating
divorce: lst- Zach party Is in fault as 70
the causes Of their domestic grievances.
End Neither party is entitled 10 relief
against the other. 3rd. The plaintiffs
bill and the defendants cross bill should Be
dismissed and neither party slsoali recover
costs o. disbursements frosa the osiseg. The
judges opinion is sensible, able docu.
uient. displaying an insigi, into human
character and respe-s and high regard
fog the marriage relationship. with The
necessary fo-h~Aranoe on beth si1cs. that Is
vegy pleasing 10 witness.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
Curious Facts.

Bedicss Island is 10 Nav Jersey.
Washington Vas SIX feet twc inches In
hsish,
Some na,uralis.s say the whale was ouse >
land saimal an3 took to the water for safety
The .so,ooo Indians Of the United States
bold ninety million acres ot. land, exclusive
of Alaska.
Snakes have the singular property OF be-
ing able to elevate the head AMI remain
without the slightest movement for many
minutes al time.
Ii is estimated that tie Dead Sea OF Pal.
es,ine loses one million tons Of water per
day by evaporation during the three hotties
months of the year.
Voluntary muscles are almost RED. In.
voluntary muscles are generally white, the
most notable exception In the latter case
being the heart.
A dec,pitated snail. KEEP, In moist place
will in a few weeks grow a new head. quite
as sevIceable and good looking as that
which was taken away.
Cats an3 several other animals have a false
eyelid, which can be drawn over The eye
ball either to cleanse II or to protet il from
too strong light.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
A Tough Gun Experience.

CAsYosvILLE, On, DEc. Is, 1885,
This morning word came 10 town tha,
Cbas Ollinghouse. "A boy I6 -ears of age.
while out hunting on upper Cow Creek 25
miles east Of CanyonyilIs slipped while
climbing over log covered with snow and
dropped his gun. The gun slid Down the
bill the hammer striking . rock and dis
charging the gun. the shot from which took
effect in Ollinghouse's thigh shattering the
bone. His younger brother ~ years Of
age did up tho wound rs best he could,
built fire and went at once 10 his home
miles distant. 0Ilinghouse Sr. reached
the scens Of the accident about daylight
and found tn eboy nearly dead from loss of
blood and freezing. They made rude lit
ter and brought the boy home and at cnce
snnmsned medical assistance. sending for
DIR Harris.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

BY one who claims to know, We are told
that great deal of senatorial scbemiEg
ami wire pulling is going on ,hroughou,
the state. If the opposition 10 SIR DoIph
should solidify and make fight it would
be highly interesting. The threat Of the
0regonian to rule every republican out Of
the party who believes in the free coinage
of silver has aroused the ire Of these men
and they may yet develop ight of resist
ance aid resentment.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

Worder what the next legislature win do
about enaciing the mortgage tax law and
the cd law allowing deductions for indebi.
ednessi Whether right or wrong we be-
lieve large majority Of all parties in Linn
county favor these measures.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

Mr. w Clifford Nasn propose to- resume
giving lessons on tbs pianofoEse.in Albany
on Thursday afternoon, and Friday Ilorn-
ing of each week. He viii be foa,ad at
the residence of Mrs Viii, Nash. soraer
terms can lie sseersained and arrange
men,s made. Mr. w Clifford Nash has
recently reformed from a course of nearly
four years study at Leipxig. 6ermsnys one
wear In tie conservatory, and The rest of
the time as u private pupil of Herr Pro
lessor Krauss.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
Or. Prices Cream Baking PowG-
wersds Feir Highest Medai and Disse -

The LATEST News is that Julius Grad
wohl is doing business in his new quart
ers, the old Post Office and Odd Fellow S
building and Opera House, and to give
an introduction to his new store, he will
sell the following goods for net cost only.
box full weight Savon soap SIS cts,
oxes French sardines - cts, Oysters 10 cts
r can, Arbanole and II coffee % cts DR.
d all 9th VI goods soldf as low as any
use on this ~oast.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

DE- tic taxpayers of Linn county want a
reenactment of the mortgags tax law and
the law allowing deductions for indebted
ness' II so they should let their represen-
tatiyes know it before the legislatures con-
venes,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

Tic sidewalks Of town and cities should
be kept in good repair. judgment ha.
lust been rendered against the city OF
Ellensbnrg, Wash, for 5000, iE favor Of
Ethel Lanrance, an 1i-year- -old girl, for In
juries received by fslling through side
waikiki. Albany has some sidewalks that
it requires good balancing power to navi-
gate and It ls a marvel no serious accident
have resulted from them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
LoeaI Teachers institute.

A local teachers institute will lie held al
Sodaville, Linn county. Friday evening
and Saturday, December slst and 2asnd.
Topics Of interest to teachers and patrons
win be discussed. nr ] n Bloss. Of Cor
Wallis College. will lecture Friday evening,
Dec 2lst- Ali teachers and patrons Of the
vicinity arc cordially invited 10 be present
and take part in the discussions. An in-
terestiug program Of entertainment Is be-
ing prepsl ed. A r RUTHERFoRD.
County SupA.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

A very large magnet has been set up at
WilIet's Point, L /. The object Of the ex-
pertinent is to derange ships eoinpass 20
that in war times II an enemy's ships at
tempted TO pass the fort under cover Of
darkness or fog,when depending solely upon
the compass for the course would be- run
ashore,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

Th= Dem ocra. who opposes making an
appropriation of money to set in operation
the income tax law assists in making 1t
necessary 10 GO back % the Mckinley tariff
law to raise the necessary revenues to keep
the wheels of government in operation.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
MAR RIED.

NICKERSoN-coYLE. - On We'd
nesday evening. Dec Is, 1894. at the
Court House in Albany, Mr A 5 Nicker-
s3n. chief engineer. and Miss Minnie
Cosle both Of i.-nanoa.
Mr and Mrs Nicksrson went to Port
land on their bridal trip.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

A twelve year old boy named Phinney
living in one Of PortIand's suburbs report
ed that he had been waylaid and robbed Of
s3. Several detectives spent nearly day
on the case. The boys father took the
| case and found that the boy had spent the
money himself. II is said the boy doesn't
sit down as handily as be did.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

In New York city IS o4 per cent of the
sore.gn population is German. and 1878
per cent is Lish. Ttii will be new 10
many people as 1t has been said that is is IN
Irish city.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

81. JoHxs, y. F., D-c. i..-Seversi
small firms have failed in the last few
days. but their liabilities are insignificant;
in comparison with the huge failures oi
Monday. The shareholders OF both the
Union and Commercial hanks are de-
manding statements, but have not vet
received them. The pablislied estimates
OF the biggest liabilities show loose meth
otis of doing business.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
TRUE q CO., Box 900,
Augusta, Maine.

$500 to sIS.oo PER DAY at nons
selling Lightning Platter and plating iew
elry, watches, tableware etc. Sye-v
house has goods needing plating, 30 AZ
Perienees no capitali no talking. So,o-
agents are making $2S aeSy. Pernsns,.
osition Address H K Delro s Co. Co
msus. Onio.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
MIsFITs.

An Ashland merchant adyertises holiday
goods received hourly till Christmas. Some
people do not seem TO care what they ad.
yertise.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

A training school for teachers, theory
and practice combined.
Strong professional course and vel
equipped model school.
Thorough preparatory and academic
course.
Normal, Advanced Normal, Business,
Music and Art Departments.
Light expenses. Board and lodging,
books and tuition not above $3.50 per
year.
The town of Monmouth has beautiful
and healthful location in the very heart
of the Willamette Valley twelve miles
south west of the State Capital. 1t has
no saloons.
The Normal School diploma entities
one to teach in any county in the state
without any further examination. Grad
uates command good positions.
Expenses. Tuition per term of ten
weeks; Normal $6.20; Sub-Normal So;
Commercial 1925. Board and lodging
Board at Normal Dining Hall $1.75 per
week; furnished rooms, with fire and
ght, from $l.00 to $1.25 per week.
card and lodging in private families
ON $500 to $3.50 per week.
Vitality and growth have always char
eTized the work of the Normal School.
h e coming year promises to be one oi
he best In its history.
Catalogues cheerfully sent on applica-
ton. Address
P L CAMPBELL, President,
or W A WANN, Secretary OF Faculty.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
Appropriation Rnis

WAsurSoroS, Dec. rs.--The second
week of the present session OF congress
closed with the session of the house to-
day. In that time there have been pass
Cd the general appropriation bills for the
year ending June 20, 1895, carrying q
total OF Sli3, II, ,s0i, nearly one-half OF
the annual expenses OF the government,
aside from the permanent appropria-
tons.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
BORN.
SCOtt'S
nv
Emulsion

nourishes. II does more for weak
Babies and Growing Children
than any other kind of nourish-
ment. 1t strengthens Weak
Mothers and restores health to
all suffering from Emaciation
and General Debility.
For Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat. ercn-
ehitis, Weak Lungs. Consumption, 5loed
Diseases and Loss OF Flesh
Scotia Rewne. n. Y. aH prvsaists. 5oe anael
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
To The sunrrnsC.arf.

THE DALLEs, Or, Dee IA new
phase in the Pacific express robbery case
.ss opened tsday by Judge Bradshaw
signing the certificate Of probable cause
IN the case Of Savage. This action vill
take the case TO the supreme eourt. willie
In the meantime, Savage vii be reiezS-
ed on hail. His bonds have been fixed
;; $500.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

A recent item from the Brownsville
Times was Published IL this paper TO the
effect that Cameron would probably make
race with Will Ray. as be Cameron. had
defeated Trine and Ray was undoubtedly
faster than Irio.. We learn that Trine 3
friends mere vrote to Ray that they would
make him racs with "Whiskers" for any
sum. but that they don't expect him 10
take il up. as he and his hackers ara afraid
OF Trine and have got no sand in their
craw. etc. FOot-racing Is getting TO be
about as harmless as prize fghts-all the
contests taking place on paper. To keep
up their reputation as soon as a sprinter
gets any notoristy he will have TO Organize
a theatrical company and appear before
the fooilights.-Eugenc Guard.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

RoBsON.-In Albany, Oregon, Decem-
ber.l3th, 1894, to the wife of John Robson
"a boy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21
Mansirtras RIaiur.

Buffalo, Dec. I3.-In triaI for John
$ Johnson's straightaway read records
here today, Eddie Le01ert, OF the Buffalo
Press Cycling Club, not only eguzled the
reoord-breaker's time for the mile, flying
start and paced, :35, bat knocked OF
several seconds from Johnson's time for
the mile, unpaeed, making the distance
in / - 3-5. Johnson's time for the un-
paced mile was So 2-5.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec I3-Todsy >
damage suit for $1,000 xas brought
against the Southern Pacific Railway
Company by the widow Of II. q. Sim
moaSssy enc OF the men killed ~ the Web
ster-strees drzEbridge accident about
two months ago. when train Was de-
rallied
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

The gamblers have been cleaned out RI
P.udIston. has and baov.1s. There IL
no esr,hIy reason xhy he came thing
should no. occur here. Gamblers are
the parasites OF society. They ought to
be run out oi every decent city. ard We
think they will be.-Salsm Independsnt.
This 10 undsusssdly true regardless Of the
faes that gamAlere ciyculaie iots OF mon
ey- Yor instance q pfoEninest Salem
nan came TO Albany one time. Before
he left he deposited about $500 with Al
bkny gamblers. They paid their debts
and bought new suits OF clothes. and the
man who lost the monty had q good
many Thousand dollars left that the peo
pie had paid him AZ rule, thnugh, il is
the unsophis,ieztsd xho drop their piles,
aud often in q very underhanded say.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-12-21

See my novelties in mems fine shoes.
S Z YOUNG.