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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
SATURDAY
JOHN SMITH.
Albany's Oldest Citizen Died This
Morning-A Pioneer of SO.

Mr.. John Smith, Albany's oldest citi-
zen and a pioneer resident Of Oregon,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
E. J. Tate, at 2:4O O'Clock, this morning.
The deceased was born in Crawford
county, Penn, on Nov. 12, 1901, and
hence was 80 years, months and day
old at the time OF his death. He moved
10 Indiana, where he was married, in
Monroe county, on Jan 81, 1923 TO Mrs
Elizsbeth Evans, with whom he lived
inseparably for 66 years, married life
full OF harmony and love, exemplary in
it's character. There were six children
born to them in that state, Of whom three
are living, Mrs. Tate and Mrs. ". A.
MOnteith, OF this city. and Mrs. /. G.
Barrows, of Oakland, Calf. On March
gon, coming across the plains, arriving
10, 1859. Their golden wedding was eel
ebrated in this city on Jan. 81, 1873
The deceased was q member of the
United Presbyterian church, and was
man Of the strictest morals, upright and
honorable in all OF his dealings with
men, 4 true father and husband, neigh
Dor whom all respected. Up 10 within
few days OF his death, when he was
taken with grippe, he was genial and
would joke good naturedly. For several
years he was confined to his home, when
checkers became his favorite amusement.
He enjoyed company and was a very en-
sertaining host, keeping posted On the
events OF the day up 20 his last illness.
go years is long time 10 live and keep
ones record clean; but this Mr. Smith
did.
In politics the deceased was a republi-
can and always took great pride IN go
ing to the polls, even when il was neces-
sary TO he conveyed TO and from the vo;-
ing place.
Funeral services will occur at the
residence on Monday at2o'clock p. m-,
and will be conducted By Rev. Little,
OF the L. F. church.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
Tangent Items.

Farmers in this vicinity have resumed
work. The early sown spring grain looks
fairly well, fall grain which was sown
on high ground also has good thrifty
appearance.
Mr.. ]. f. owenbcy, our new road su-
pervisor, has already done considerable
work on the roads in this district. He
SAYS that he intends none shall escape
working their road tax. We think him
the right man in the right place.
Miss Mamie Yates returned home re-
Gently from California, where she has
been visiting relatives for the past six
months.
Preaching in Tangent every Sunday at
ii O'Clock a. M. and S o'clock p. m. Ser
vices at the NJ. l.. church on the second
and fourth Sahbaths, and Mt the NJ. f.
church south on the first and third.
Sabbath school at both churches at ten
O'Clock n. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day night at the former, and Thursday
night at the latter. Epworth League at
the NJ. +. church at o'clock p. m.
Rev. d. g. Mcfarland delivered very
interesting sermon last Sabbath, which
commanded the attention of all.
The Tangent school closes next Friday.
Prof. White has been successful teach
er here, and we wish him continued sue
cess. He win teach aspiring term at
Rock Hill.
At Tangent there are three nurseries,
one smart man, at least two old bachel-
ors (but not from choice,l no barber
shop, and sixteen good looking girls.
ARcASA.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
Highest of all in Leavening Powcr-Ie U. s. Govt Report
@:a!I! g! Rsxasai! RRskiaRa
ABSOLUTELY PURE
COUNTY w. C. T. U.

The County W. G. T. u. met at the
hall in this city yesterday afternoon with
fourteen delegates present from outside
Of Albany. Considerable interest was
manifested in the work in different parts
of the county. From 3 10 4 Mrs. Kinney,
state president, gave talk that was eIO-
quent and piercing, stimulating force
to those present.
In the evening Mrs. Kinney spoke TO a
good sizel audience in the VI. +. church
In striking balance sheet she showed
the following: In the q years OF the W.
G. I. L. greater reform was made than
during any other q years; 10000
members OF the w. G. T. Z. in the U. s. /;
Lady Somerset giving up her great pos
Ition Tor the temperance interest OF the
world; 1000, ,O00 names going TO many
nations for temperance reform; Secre-
tary Carlisle giving state dinner With
out drop of liquor; one woman at the
head Of Worlds ". c. T. e. embracing
forty different nations; quarterly lessons
on temperance in the Sunday schools
Temperance physiology in the schools
total prohibition in Maine, other states.
and in many townships through
different eastern states the great Catholic
church taking decided stand in favor oi
Temperance; Mrs. Cleveland speaking
for the right; the branching out and
taking in forty different departments OF
REFORM Notwithstanding this progress,
we see the works Of intemperance every
where, streets filed with the hungry
% 900 900 bushels OF grain were used for
iquor in a year; 81 ,O00, ,O0O. 900 yearly
spent for liquor; for every 100 persons
killed IN the japanese war, 1900 hundred
have been killed by strong drink; New
York City was corrupt TO the core
through the influence OF the liquor traffic.
These are examples Municipal leagues
are being formed IN many Of the big
cities OF the L. ;. 10 protect the people
against the corruption Of the city officials
The saloons sell on Sunday; 20 minors
without licenses: they allow women 70
serve behind their bars, and saloons are
found in theasers, all against Law. There
Is more drunkenness from Sunday OPEN
ing than from that OF any other day; in
big cities j, wastes the !abOrins mans
wages.
4 good cure for hard times Is 10 re-
member the Sabbath day. We should
enforce our laws and obtain better ones
The saddest feature Of the drink habit,
the speaker once said. was the druukzrd
himself; but upon greater consideration
she said If was the druakznl' wife /;
further ihougl.t lead her 70 believe II was
the drunkard's mother; again she said
i was the druukzrd's children; finally,
she decided j; 20 be the qualification
brought TO Christian conscience. BY
voters doing nothing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

MoRH To UoME.-Speaking OF the trial
OF Andrew Horner and Charles Duncan
for stealing three sacks OF Augora goats
wool, the Press SAYS: Atthe preliminary,
". X. Bilyen, OF Albany appeared for
the defense and W. Queener oi Stayton,
conducted the prosecution in behalf OF
Mr.. Shater. The examination resulted
in clearing Young Duncan, and the SEN
fencing OF iorner to nine months con-
finement in the county Jail, he having
plead guilty 10 the charge. From what
we hear the end of the case in all OF it's
bearings il not through with yet. Two
shysier would be attorneys, who desired
TO he. but were not employed by the de-
tense, succeeded in obtaining 4 bill oi
sale oi pony from Horner. prior TO the
commencement OF the trial, promising To
clear both parties OF the charge. AS
neither OF the men appeared ia the trial
and they refused IL give up the pony on
demand another case Of larceny will
probably be developed.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
Annual County Institute.

The annua! county institute for the teach
crs Of Linn county will be held at Albany,
Oregon, beginning at 80 o'clock p. m
Wednesday, April 24th, and closing at noon
Saturday, April 9th All teachers of the
county are required by law to attend this
institute, and all persons who contemplate
teaching should attend also. The special
features of the work TO be d,ne during the
institute will be thorough study Of the
county course of study, and class in the
Psychology. No teacher should require
urging to attend the institute. The bene-
fit derived by any person from such a gath
ering is governed largely by the effort put
forth by that individual.
A. r. RuTHERFoRr.
Co. .Supt.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
THURSDAY

EIGHT APRiLs.-The Salem Post has
figured the following out: In 1887 gen.
eral frosts occurred in Oregon as late rs
the 18th; rainfall was excessive; ground
wet and spring late: warm dry weather
began May l5and the warmest day on
record was the Goth. In 1888 April was
dry and warm. Damaging frosts occur
red until the Sth, Strawberries were ripe
on the 25th; new potatoes dug on the
Goth. April 1889 was dry and warm and
early. April 1890 was cold and rainy
and vegetation backward. Peaches were
slightly damaged by frosts on llth and
18th. April 1891 was normal vegetation
late but healthy and promising. April
1892 had frosts to the 10th; season late,
fruit trees bloomed by the 18th except in
Columbia river valley. April 1898 was
cold and wet with frequent frosts and
snow in the stock country. April 1894
had normal temperature but deficient
rainfall frosts did some damage on 18th
and 18th. Fruit was in bloom by the
10th. The present April speaks for it
self.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

THE o. c. & E. r. R.-Articles were
fled yesterday with the Secretary o:
State incorporating the Oregon Central
snd Railroad Company. The object is
TO construct aud equip or purchase rail-
road, telegraph and telephone lines iron
Ysquina bSy to the eastern boundary OF
the state, thence TO Boise City, and also
branch lines, one leaving the main line
At Corvallis and terminatinu at Eugene,
the other branching AZ or near Albany
and terminating At salem. The articles
specify the right TO purchase lines al
ready built along any part OF the pro
posed route, which includes the Oregon
Pacific. The capital stock is 500, 600,
and the principal office is at Corvallis,
The incorporatorS are A. &. Hammond.
Edwin Stone and Charles Clark. The
stationary Of the company has already
been changed to the new name. This
doesn't look very much as il there were
any doubt As to the result OF the appeal.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

The SNAas 0UT.-Eugene has worked
hard to get an open river to that city and
now it looks as II there was passage ior
a lew days; but what boat is going to
run the risks of the trip. The Guard
says: "The U. s. snag boat Corvallis
arrived here shortly before noon today.
Captain Hatch, in charge of the boat
says the channel is in an excellent con.
dition, and all snags, some two or three,
will be removed on the trip down. He
is here TO have q broken capstan repaired
by the Eugene foundry. He informs us
that the river is at an excellent boating
stage, although the river registers only
AZ feet above low water mark, while two
years ago it would have been impossible
for a steamer to have come here on such
a stage of water. In fact he says, the
snag boat never struck bottom between
here and Harrisburg. He thinks at three
places a row of short piling should be
driven TO contine the water Mt low
stage.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

A RoCEgY HiLL.-Sevcral OF our citi-
zens are somewhat disguised ~ one =.
". Hill. He borrowed money OF them
and promised IN settle yesterday. but
thus lar has not kept has work. Again a
few days ago he procured A license 10
marry a Miss Tillie Maxwell. who lives
near Irving. and the next day Indicated
the ceremony had taken place. The
mother oi the girl came to town and WAS
very mad that tie license had been is
sued. saving that she wouId see that the
ceremony WAS never performed. = r,=s-
ident of Irving informs us the marriage
hal not taken place up 20 lAsI evening.
-Giuari.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
FRIDAY

A Pretty TmBUTE.-Many in Albany
will appreciate the following beautiful
tribute paid Mrs. Mehama Smith, Of Me.
hama, recently deceased, by Salem pa
per: How many will read with sadness
OF the death OF Grandma Mehama Smith
Who did not love that kindly genial soul
What cheer she spread at her home for
the weary, dust stained traveller who
frequented the Sangiam valley. How
many thousands she entertained with
instructive conversation, whether ac-
quaintance or stranger all were made to
feel at home under her hospitable roof.
She always presided mt her own table.
There was nothing stiff or formal about
Grandma Mehama, vet she was as per-
feet and dignified lady rs Queen Vic-
toria She was liked by young and old
and did not have an enemy in the world
Her favorite seat was by the window OF
the village hotel where she saw and not
ed all that passed and had nod or a
smile for the poorest or the smallest
child. She ruled her household with
love and affection and her home must
surely he with the blessed. 4 book could
be written about this good. kind old
lady whom everybody loved, and it
would be better worth printing than
many now imprint.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

Masonic OFFICERS. Temple Com
mandery No. 5, A. +. A. NJ, elected the
following officers at their meeting last
night: J. +. Galbraith. eminent COM
mander: C., b. VIM, gcnerahsslmo; J.
r. Wyatt, captain general; d. p. Mason,
prelate; + T.. Allen, senior warden; d.
c. Schell, junior warden; L. ID. Cusick
treasurer; FL. Miller. recorder: f. W.
Langdon, standard bearer; l.. c. Marshall.
sword bearer; Ed Washburn, warder; w.
Z. Baker. sentinel.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
CIRCUIT COURT.

Judge Hewitt yesterday afternoon and
today cleaned up the business OF depart
ment 2 as follows:
Assignment W X Graham. Continued.
F. Ayers
Lucille Stowe agt A. +. Stowe. Di-
vorce granted.
Ellen +. West agt Emma Harvey.
continued.
Assignment Oriental Tea Company.
Continued.
Gaines agt Ramsey. Demurrer over
ruled and continued.
Nj. J. Anderson agt S Anderson. APP
plication 10 open decree refused.
+. j. Coffman assignee agt Smith
ct al. Continued.
Geo. Gerhard ct al agt Geo p Warner.
Judgment for plaintiff.
+ NJ Jack ct al agt Loren Hale ct al.
Report or referee confirmed.
" Vawter agt VIM BeedIcr ct al.
Judgment for plaintiff.
John Conner agt John Isom ct al.
Foreclosure. Demurrer ovcrruled. De-
FAULT as to May & Senders and decree on
pleadings.
Mrs. Arch Blackburn, OF. Brownsville,
is visiting in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. s.Pfeiffer went to Portland
shis morning.
Mrs. Judge Wolyerton, OF Salem, is
visiting Albany friends.
President W. c. Hawley, al VILLAIN
etie University, was in the city this
afternoon.
Col j. b. Eddy, who proposes TO be
Il. II. Com. whether wanted or not, was
in the city today.
Jas. W. Armsworthy, editor OF the
Wasco News, was in the city this noon,
and left for the north.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Elkins
and +. X. Kelley went 10 Harrisburg to-
day on legal business.
Mr.. III. Il. Sacrey Is in Alsez on busi-
Ness. lie ls part owner Of store there
run 10y Jessie Moses.
DIR. LAmbcrsou has induced j. swank
TO plant 1--WE aeres to peppermint. From
the crop the doctor will extract the oil Of
Peprermini.-Letanon Advance.
The Y T. s. c. Els. OF the Presbyterian
church Invite the members of all the 7.
L. ;. c. +. oi the city TO meet Miss
Carrie Rudolph, the elocutionist, at the
Revere HOUSE parlors tomorrow after
noon from ; to p. III.
W. J. Turniise left the frs; OF the,
week for Idaho. where he will take up
land on an Indian reservation soon TO be
ihrosn open, and will also open a grocery
store.-Lehanon Advance.
Chester Murphy and 4. Guiss, Of the
Willamette University. passed through
Albany this noon for Eugene where they
~ili play couple young men Of the
State University tonight, Al hand hall.
kola Neis writes from the Paso Robles
springs in California, that he has about
recovered from his attack oi rheumatism,
and that he will leave tina; place for Ore
gssn IN about tao weeks.-Gaard-
Mr.. Shram. who has been residing
across the river in Benton county was in
the city on his way to Marion county to
locate near Salem. An elegant peacock.
= rA-Ss bard IN Oregon, which wAs a part
al his outfit, attracted considerable a.
teniion.
Mr.. II. :. Moody. live Young busi-
Ness man Of Oregon City, ani Miss 10
gus. one Of that ciivs mos; charming
young ladies, werc united IN marriage
on Wednesday OF this gcek. They ar
rived in Albany this noon and are sTeni-
sng their honeymoon here. the guests OF
the brides relative. Mrs. Louis Miller.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
Benefit Received.
Albany. Anril llth. 1sos.

ALBANY, April llth, 1895.
received today from the record keep
er OF Albany Hive No. ., J.. o. T. NJ, 4
warrant for the SIM oi two thousand
dollars II being in full for the death claim
OF my wife, Melissa G. Myers, who died
March 18th. 1895. The total amount she
paid into the Hive was fourteen dollars.
Yours truly,
JosEru G. MYERS.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

CLATsOt ST1iE.-Ci2;ssp coguty OFF,
clals continue their unfair system OF do
llnqnen; taxes ihas came ~ Oh April LIST,
t-scansc the sheriff did no; attend io il
until after thea. IL takes no sense TO
TO ihc tcnc;it cf iic 2sth. The nENo-
cRAr would Ike 10 hear q cas-. oi Z
thing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

ACCIDENT TO E. y. TsSDY.-The Har-
rishurg Review tells about il: Judge E.
y. Tandy was on his way into the city On
last Monday morning with his market
wagon, when Mr.. Holloway's children
came driving up behind him with q
buggy which frightened the judges
horses, aud in their scare became un-
manageable. In the melee the double
tree broke freeing horses from the wagon,
and carrying Mr.. Tandy bodily over the
forward end-gate OF the wagon bed, and
in being freed from the lines was left in
front of the wagon, which had gained =
momentum sufficient TO carry it forward,
the fore wheel running over the judge
until the hind wheel rested on the back
of his head with his face downward in
the mud. Only for the timely appear
ance of Willie Busey on the scene his
doom would have been sealed for he
could not have extrieated himself with
out help. Willie got him from under the
wheel and took him TO Mr.. u. s. Busey' :
residence and relieved him of his muddy
plight; they examined him closely for
broken bones or dislocated joints but
found neither. He was fearfully bruised
| and lacerated, but left with indomnita-
Bile will and great vital force he will
speedily recover. Judge Tandy has
been very unfortunate; this being the
second narrow escape with his life within
the last year.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement an;
tends to personal enjoyment whe-
rightly used. The many, who live b
ter than others and enjoy life more, WI
less expenditure, by more premps
adapting the worlds best products
the needs of physical being. will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing end truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the spproval of the medical
profession, because it acts en- the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable =
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

Peyton's Comedy Company will begin a
weeks engagement in Albany on April %
Mr. Peyton is said to be an old schoolmate
in the east of County Clerk Needham.
Southern Oregon papers speak highly of the
troupc.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT. &C. l.. Morris,
deputy sheriff, of Harrisburg. was arrested
for aAsaulting ]. r. Cartwright at Harris
burg, and taken before the justice there
yesterday, Luther Elkins and P. II Kelley
appearing for the prosecution. Morris
plead guilty and was fined 90 and costs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

The steel material for the interior OF the
Jail arrived this morning by river and will
soon be placed in position. All Linn
county viii so7n have one of the safest
jails on the coast.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

The va"ant lot at Second and Ferry
streets needs inspection by the committee on
health aud police.
F. NJ. French to day received $1,000
frankcd postal cards for tie weather ser
vice. Over seventy are sent cut daily.
Alonzo Haskins, hotel runner for The
Occidental, at Corvallis, has been arrested
for rape on the 6 year old daughter of
Miles Wilkins, and is now in Jail await
ing examination. lie denies the al!ega.
tions
The Times says it is estimated that there
are over $4,000 prune trees in Benton
county that will bear fruit this year, being
FIVE years old at least, ,and in addition about
9, 600 trees in Linn county just across the
river from Corvallis
Mr.. Denver Hackleman tells the DEMO
Graf that if certain partiesin Albany dc
not stop hauling refuse matter on. OF the
city and dumping il on the fair ground
road there will be trouble.
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Stop that Cough!

It may lead to serious conse-
quences. Cough remedies will
not do it, because it means more
than n simple cold. SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with
Hypophosphites will do it, and
at the same time will build up
and fortify the system against
further attacks.
We are putting up a so-cent
size for just these local diff
culties. For ordinary Coughs
and Colds that quantity will
doubtless cure. If it is deep
seated it may require more.
Doa'l b persuaded q accept q sHssts1fei
szsit 6 agmM. 4 =. ii IDssselss,. SOC. and ST..
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

Wilson & kitchen.th expert sewer men,
having completed the sewer for the cream
cry have begun the extensive contract for
the county Jail. Their hands are full of
business.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

MINE INTEREST SoLD.-An Idaho man
after an inspection of the Santiam mines
recently purchased 9. A. Laugheads in
terest in the White Bull, paying $500 for
it. He has also bought other interests
in it. This is significant and is good
sign for Santiam.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

A Cosvrcr CHoIR.-A Portland man
told the Sun about trip to the pen i:
While at the penitentiary attended a
service, which was conducted by choir
of is men IA of whom are from Portland.
Among them are Willison, the ex-
preacher, Reinhart, Lusk and Green,
Green who is serving l0-years' SEN
tence, is the conductor, and Lusk is the
organist. All have well-trained voices,
and the songs are excellently rendered.
The Portland boys also have a choir OF
their own, which is known as the Multi
nomah delegation
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

The Salem papers, that is, part of them,
want reform school for girls, Some
thing more for the Salem hoa< Asuheist
Oregon. .doesn, need q
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-04-19

Fasy SrEAxINs.-The Aitoua passed
through The Madison street draw 3:
Portland * 5-ll ;. IA, today, and lsass-
ed under the bsg F-idsc al S2icEu 81 20
=. m. She lost - minutes II passing
through the locks and in making four
landings. The Al.ona had on b1ari over
- tons oi freight as1i - passengers aud
made the distance al - les in hours
and Is minutes. This II the ls-ss record
ever made on shc Willzme,;c, ii5e Ho3y
having mAsic the entire distance N -
minutes more sime.-JoGrnal.