The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-01-25
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night at the opera house to good sized
audience. The corn was husSed in tbe
proper manner after SO long a delay. II
was genuine old timc barn scene All
the parts were well taken. MIR Marvin
Turner particularly distinguished himself
as the darkey; Master Fronk was live
farmers boy; Capt OSerman and Miss
Minnie Mcfarland as the sparkling couple
1.-THE lady did all the sparking) attracted
attention; Mr Arch Hammer was q dude
for certain, his humaniphone was great;
Carlton Sox every inch TIE college student
Frank E.kins and Lille Farrell represented
the Irish properly and their duet was en-
cored; Mr. Brown did the peddling act Just
as 1t should be done: Charles Sears was a
lovely Lord Fountleroy, well backed by his
ma, Mrs 0verman; Win Galbraith was q
great Chiuaman Solos were sang by Mrs
Langdon, Mrs Lee and Mrs Nutting.
WITHOUT MoSEY.-A young lady about
twenty. one arrived in Albany this noon.
she had sad story. Her husband had
deserted her. AT Medford she was pro-
vided with ticket for Roseburg. At
Roseburg she secured ticket she sup
posed for Portland, where she intended 10
enter the hospital, out it only read Albany,
and she was required toget of here. She
hastened to the Court House; but Court
had adjourned, and Judge Duncan had left
the city. The case was an affecting one.
and touched the heart of Commissioner
Waters, who hunted up Commissioner
Pueh and provicion was made for her
reaching Portland. The woman probably
deserves help. but so many cases occur
where such people do not. that one has to
be On the alert
Large congregations have been attending
the special meetings now in progress at
the Congregational church. Llst night
Dr Ciapp conducted the services and
preached on "Blind Bartimeas A
spirit of earnestnesS and seriousness was
manifested by large number of the con-
gregation. The services viii be continued
throughout the week. Everybody will
be made welcome. DIR CIapo will preach
tonight upon a sabjecs which should con-
Germ all. Service begins at 7:so.
BusrED.-Jim Westfall requests the
DEMOCRAT TO say that he Is busted, and
that the Oregon Pacific did II, and this is
the reason he cannot iiquidate with his
creditors. Just give him one more good
contract on the extension into Eastern
Oregon and he will be all right. lin
was Worth SIo,o 900 to SIS, 900. now he Is
financially busted. No wonder he feels
sore. But he holds up Ia good shape and
many smile plays over MS features.
SHOULD THERE BE a division of the
county on the south of Us there would be a
hot contest for the county seat between
and Halsey. Both want it al
ready. That Is the reason quite a number
Of Ealsey people want division: ii is the
reason most Brownsville people want it Ii
Is nearly always the reason county divisions
are sought. The people seeking division
are generally honest In that respect. As
one senator and two representatives, are
working for division il behooves the public
to take active steps against division in any
quarter. Old Linn should be kept intact.
DEEP sSow.-"Raiher deep Snow that
in the Siskiyous, said blonde complex
ioned man TO the Man about Town.
allow deep is that +"
"Sixfy feet
''Oh come of -
'Yes, thtre was big snow slide"
This was the reason the overland has
no. vet arrived. and il is not known when
it viii for certain.
A Coon ncT.-A bright son OF Salem
widow boarded the car that carried Joseph
Simon from the Salem depot to the VIII
iamett5 hotel Il am the son of widow
"a newsboy-and | support my mother,
the lad remarked TO Mr. Siuon. II want
yvu to appoint me page. We are poor.
and desire to help mamma You shall
hare the place Come and see me tomor-
row." was Mr Simon's reply. And the
boy got the iob.-Nercury.
In the Christian church 5th and jackson
last night Mr. Lister delivered discourse
on ''Ihe True Vine" He had an outline
of vine and roots. He traced the Christ
back into the Old Testament IS roofing in
all the Word: % In the promises to the
fathers of Israel. ~ In the types. 81
In the prophecies. He will continue the
thought tonight showing The Branches
the theme announced.
CARD OF THAsKs.-To the neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted Us dur
ing the illness and burial of our beloved
fainter, Earnest Stellmaker. we desire to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks. May all re-
ceive the same kindness and sympathy in
tire OF affiIctlon.
Hrs CHILDREN.
DINE SOCIAL. The entertainment eea-
mittee Of the Y II C A have arranged 10
give Dime social at their rooms next Fri
day evening. A short program, followed
by games and general good time win be
the order of the evening. Come.
AT The CoSGREo6TIoSAL CHURCH. -
An attentive and serious congregation
which crowded the church 10 Its full capac-
ity listened 10 the pointed and convincing
sermon preached bv Mr. CIapp last night
Il was based upon"Nsaman's Leprosy and
Restoration to Health" In making the
practical application the speaker spoke
with much earnesiEess and power. The
attei service was one of spirit and enthu.
siasm. Every body Is invited to be present
at this evenings service and during the
! evenings OF this week. A number hays
entered the kingdom since the services
! have been inaugurated.
CRAYoss.- Tink!e will give YOU frs
class crayon, India ink, water color o.
pastel portrait, a 81 frame, dozen and
half best photographs, "elass back,
| "coloTed photo" any stvle, ali complet,