The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-08-10
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The CIRCUS. A good sized crowd we
in Albany today to see the syndicate circus
The parade came off shortly after Il
o'clock. and was generally pronounced al
right; the young people particularly wer,
delighted with it. The horses are wei
kept and the cage exhibition is good. Two
full bands and string band furnish music
Several ponies with monkey riders were
particularly attractive. A good sized au.
dience attended the performance this after
noon. The opening pageant is good one
artistic in its presentation. A spectacular
production Illustrative of Mark Anthony's
reception to Cleopatra is prominent fea-
ture. The strong woman, the trapeze work,
the tumbling, the riding. the girl on the
ladder held by her mother, and other per-
formances, are good The performance is
| given in two rings and an intermediate
stage, and has full band and three gui.
tars. The menagerie, though not large,
contains some excellent specimens of ami
mails, three fine ostriches and three large
and fine looking lions particularly attract
ing attention. Another performance will
be given tonight
He Was A TERRoR The Union Scou
says: For several years past the stockmen
OF Snake river have been terrOrized by an
immense bear that roamei the hills and
mountains of that section. The loss from
stock killed by this beast will amount to
several hundred. if not thousand, dollars
He would kill and devoIr large COW or
steer with perfect ease. Several attempts
were made by o.d hunters and others TO
kill the ferocious beast, but it seemed that
it was almost impossible to get sight of
him. He was such a terror TO the stock
men that reward of 500 was offered for
his carcass. Many old hunters were afraid
10 attack him. He had been shot at sever
al times without effect. Word reached
here few days ago, however. that man
in that vicinity had succeeded in trapping
and killing the animal. The captor re
ceived the 500 reward, besides $50 for the
hide and $3.50 each for the claws.
BoNDsMES SUED.-a suit has been be-
gun in the circuit court Of Mnltnomah
county against twelve bondsmen of Frank
Wood, on account of contract made two
or three years ago for the erection of an
Episcopal church in East Portland. ON
which they were bondsmen. The church
was not completed, and hence suit is brought
for $1,000 damages. Il is claimed that the
plans were changed, and the suit will he
fought and il is declared that there is little
doubt as to the result. The defendants
are Frank Wood, John Schmeer. Thos
Monteith, F Conn. l. II Montanye, F n
French, Mark Hulburt, \ Duncan. C G
Burkhart, John lsom, r ) Strahan, ] J
whitney and \ ] Henton.
WHAT WILL HAPrEN.-A valley ex-
change says: One who is familiar with the
o p and Its varied history who is al pres
ent sojourning at the bay, expressed il as
his opinion that the court would set date
and enforce the Gale of the o 2 road Just as
soon as it was certain there would be bid
of S40o, 900 for the property. This sum
would raise the receivers certificates and
the whole SIS, ,000, 200 property would then
be put in position 10 do something. In !
this connection the visit Of some Of the !
Hogs to Oregon at this time is significant |
The only Hogg here is VIM NJ. and he
has teen On the coast right along.
MARRIED. the home of the brides !
pa arents opposite Corvallis in Liam county /
by Rev NJ Buriingans, T J Jordon and |
Miss Emma Scott.
D. ". Prichard is the newly elected /
instructor in the mechanical depart /
ment OF woodwork at the o. 4. c.. and |
f. G. Emmet, of the class OF 81, is the .
instructor in iron work.-Corvallis /
Times. Mr.. Pricha.d is 4 brother Of ]
Rev. Prichard Of this city.
Hall, one of the men who escaped irom
the Benton county Jail, Was seen on his /
way to Albany but he switched of before
here.
John Bain, former resident OF Ben
ton county was recently killed by con-
stables pos ie in Scoppoosc mountains.
A daring burglary was committed at
San Francisco Sunday nigh, In The Pne-
Ian building on Market street in the very i
heart OF the City and under the noses OF 1
two policemen and several special watch /
men. Three thousand dollars worth Of /
gold ware was taken from the store of G /
Au'ler, opiician.
Mr. Corbstt. assistant cashier Of the First /
National bank. Of Portland, passed through |
prineyiile Tuesday morning. Mr. c Is al /
tended by number Of boys, sons of promi-
nent citizens Of Portland. out foE recTea-
lion and for the purpose Of learning by ex-
Ierisnce some Of the hardsiips and Friva-
lions Of camp life. The ages Of the boys /
range from TO l6 years. They travel on
horseback. attended hy mess wagon and /
cook. They have been out six weeks. ali |
look sunbunt and are enioying their outing |
inely--Prinevllle News.
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