The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-02-01
THU URSDA'Y


and others thought there had been O
heavy explosion. Frem what we were
a5le to learn yesterday it was undou bted-
ly meteor that caused the disturbance.
One gentleman in this city says he saw
1t, and it passed oyer the city from the
northwest to the southeast. 1t gave a
dim light, AID the rambling noise fol-
lowing 1t lasted several seconds and
could be heard to die away in the dis
tanee. fsrtits at Coburg saw it.-Eu-
gene Register.
Is He A BILK.-Ibe DgMocRAT recent
ly published an item from the Eugene
Guard about one John Reneham. Here
Is another one on the same subject
John Reneham, who. according to a
letter from the marshal of Albany pub
lished in q recent issue OF the Guard,
was branded as fraud, making q spec
lalty of bilking K Of r lodges, writes q
letter from Grants Pass denying the
charge, He claims to be a genuine
knight, out OF work and in bad luck,
and Is nov stopping with Wilkins Bros
al the Redmond house, waiting for
something TO tufn up. He refers to
Thomas Gibson. &C and W Carroll,
P c of Alpha Lodge, as to whether hs is
q genuine Pythian.
A RENoNsrRAScR to county division is
being circulated in Albany and signed
by probably everv body solicited Our
citizens are unit on the subject. Were
county division put to q vote in the
whole county, as il should be before any
division is allowed at any point OF q
state, it would be defeated in all prob
ah f1sx~ -.
criterions. People sign them right along.
where they would do the opposite upon
q secret ballot. We want no division,
60 emphatic as to leave no doubt on the
question.
A COURAGEOUS AcT.-It was a sad
looking sight to see Mr. Scott lying on a
streteher to cast his vote against Mr. Delphi.
The gentleman was very sick, but he came
all the way from Linn county in his sick
bed to protect further reign Of Dolphisn
1t was sad sight. but it was brave and
courageous act. If Mr. Dolph could have
seen it, it would have taught him lesson.
After serving 0regoa twelye leng years in
the capacity of senator, the sad oomman-
t&rs Is witnessed of seeing brother repub-
lican coming all the WY from Linn
county, xhile hardly abe to stand. to
throw his vote against Dolph Even Har-
vey Scott might have his heart melted at
the significant spectacle.
The church was crowded last night. Mr.
Clapp selected as text the words found
in lsa IL and ?, II will trust and not be
afraid" I'VE should not trust our fears,
doubts, or feelings, but in the Lord
Jesus Christ. Men often 'ail 10 be saved
because they trust in those things which
are false and without foundation. We
should trust in God and not be afraid Of
the worlds laugh or satain's power or
our own inability to live the Christian
lie. Have faith in God.' Services
again tonight and tomorrow night.
Ar THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Las,
night Mr. Lister preached on The Good
Shepherd" with an Illustration on the
black board He said tina, they that en-
tered not in By the door were thieves and
robbers. He also said taa; when Icsus
died he said. "It Is Snished," meaning all
that was said BY the prophets about him
had been fulfilled. He also said that
Jesus Was the door by which ws may en-
ter the fold. The subject this evening
viii be THE Work OF the Holy Spirit 10
Conversion with scriptural illustration.
All are invited 10 attend these meetings.
AyoTHER cREAMERY MEETING was held
at the court house Yesterday afternoon
too late for the DEMOCRAT. The Cooper
alive system was chosen and stock placed
at 5000 an shares OF Sc. Committees of
three on incorporation, and one Of six 10
solicit stock were appointed, as follows: ::
\ P Payne, 81 Bryant and Thomas Fro
mon. on Incorporation and E W Loonsy,
Lassel, II Bryant, g L Rees. c III
Walker and Jas Hunter on soliciting
stock. G L Shaw vas appointed to OBJ
tain all information possible and y p
Payne TO visit creamery in operation.
GoISa UP-Royal + Baker, one of
the veteran real estate dealers OF va
quina Bay, was in Corvallis over Sunday.
He is very much elated over shs Oregon
Pacific sale confirmation, and is now
more enthusiastic than ever over va
quina's future. He thinks bay property
has advanced at least hundred per
cent since Judge Fullerton confirmed the
recent sale to Bonner & Hammond
Corvallis Gazette.
Ar A PREMIUM.-Judge Fisk informs us
that per cent premium is now being
offered for county warrants. They are
good investment at that rate and should
have been at highwater mark all the
time for the last few years. The con-
servative and economical management oil
county affairs during the past has placed
Lane county On financial basis that the
people can be proud of.-Eugene Guard
In this county 8 TO 5 per cent discount ID
charged.
LOOK OUT. BOYS. - The Marshal il
| after you, and this is what IL ia for. A
number of the boys OF the city have been
in tie habit Of hanging around the
depot. jumping on cars and running
around in very careless manner. The
Marshal proposes to have this stopped.
Hereafter 1t will not be allowed. Parents
are requested to lend their assistance
but in any event there will be quietul
put to the practice.
| A LALLAH.-The Eugene Guard per
pretrates the following: An Anti Slang
League has been formed by the younl
chair, the president said: Now, ladies
let it be understood that we mean bus
insss. Let us show the people Of Albany
l shab sHAc nOSiSty 40 iatoh -
| A Moments Delay
Is painful In case OF toothache, and SO, a
iyou note, Santa Claus didn't walt an In.
stant, but resored to oar toothachc drop
at once. OF course, he was at once feliev.
ed and able to proceed about his gracious
business as pleasantly as before. Dom
TOOL with FIRE or toothache, bat drop 1t q
once. Our prescription department 1
unsurpassed in the country. The prepa
ration of medicines Is our speciality. W.
supplement the skill OF an expert pharma
cist with stock of absolutely pure an
fresh drugs, which commands the prais
and confidence of all local physicians
, We also carry allthe standard medicine
and full line of toilet and manicur
articles, which are just the idea for holl
day gifts.
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