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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

Musr Be EXTENDED. - The railroad
commissioners in their reviews of the
conditions of the different Oregon roads,
says OF the o. G. & Il. among other
things: "rhe road is in very fair condi-
ton, and it's equipment is ample for the
services required. The operating OK.
penses, which include the maintenance
OF way, exceed several thousand dollars
the gross earnings, so that there Is no
return in sight for the purchasers, even
on their first investment. This road
must be extended before it can be ex-
tended before it can be expected to pay
but whereP The most promising field
seems to be over the CASCADE mountains
to the region OF the Deschutes and
Crooked rivers, and perhaps finally to al
Eastern connection.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

Rev. DolizEhide Hea, 10 Portland yes-
:evjay 10 see his 500, vho Ios h.s eye
sight nnsI sense oi hearing ia an explo-
sion accident Ia Idaho les days ago.
NaraSex hoeliies zriEes that Is world
coss sl25 90 10 bring the ofegonian lac
through Lebanon and Scio.so tie matter
has been dropped.
John Morgan arrived At Lebanon fro,n
Eastern Oregon. Tie crossed the snox
on snow shoes, and walked the ress OF the
way.
J. e. Mayer and Ed Ksllenbesser cx-
pecs 20 leave the iirss OF the week for
Southern Caliioruias where they expect
10 20 into business.
JoseI Muller. travelling salessnsa tor
the Wiley u. Allen company. hAs been
in soTn this week. He sold Mr. and
Mrs. F. ii. Smith $500 piano. shich Is
ia Christmas present 10 Miss PEI. The
piano is the largest and finest ever
brought TO Lelauoa.-Express and Ad-
vance.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
TEE
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ished In New Yo.k City. Three times
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ily
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
A Rare Treat.

The lovers OF legitimate drama will be
pleased with an opportunity TO witness
the rer dition by our best local talent,
under the difectorslip OF Prof. aud Mrs
Rasmns, the great iiyesaes tragedy Vir-
ginins. The cast Is strong one, the
costumes the finest ever worn in this
city, and the play one Of the great dra-
matte productions of the age. The casl
OF 80 people are being drilled nightly
the staging win be perfect in every de-
tail aud nothing will be lett undone ts
make this the dramatic event OF the sea-
son Remember tho date, Friday even
ing, Dec 18th, 1896.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
List of Patents.

Granted to Pacific States inventor {
this week. Reported by G. A. Snow &
Co., solicitors Of American and Foreign
patents, opp. U. S. Patent Office, Wash
iDgton, d. 9.
PuchteI. Portland, cigar tray; z B
CaterIine, San Jose, CAL. toilet payer
holder; G J Clark, BiDgsburg, Cal, sash
fastener; T Fales. Bridgeport, Cal ear
coupling; F Gutzkow, San Francisco, re-
fning coppery silver bullion; q Ham
mord, Mulberry, Cal, solder tor solder
lug aluminium; " E Howell, Los An
geles, ventilated receptacle; r d Hume
Gold Beach, Dr., can.heading machine;
L Ludlow, San Francisco, wire rope
way; G. Neyerholz, Mountain View,
Cal, bung; G o Perkins. Peselurna, Cal,
handpiece for dental engines; K S;hle-
gel, San Franc:sc5. rotary engine; 4 y
shearer, Arroyo Grande, Cal fruit
drier: p Stuparich, San Frsneisco, cut
ter for beyel cards; IL Tebbetts, San
Diego, Cal, bottle.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

A LAKE Co. 0RDER.-The count Y cour
made an order today directing the sllerif
to make and deliver in sll cases sheriff
deeds on execution sales. This will be 6
saving TO the individual interested s. IN
each case. The decision of the court In.
volved the construction Of section 9 o.
the act oil 1898 relating TO sheriff's and
clerks fees. There is no doubt of the
correctness of the courts ruling. E. r
Skipworth appeared before the court anc
argued the matter for the litisants.-
Guard.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

SURVEYING CONTRACT APPROVED Sur
veyor-General Habersham has received
notification from the commissioner of the
general land Office that the survey of w.
+. Campbell's contract, in the land grant
OF the Willamette Valley & Cascade
Mountains Wagon Road Company, has
been approved. OF the five contracts for
surveying lands in that grant last year,
this is the first to be approved. Two
have been rejected and one Las not been
heard from.-Oregonian.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

WEkK MAKEIED.-Hugh Cummings. OF
HAlsey. Linn county. is q married man,
bus il looked for time last Tuesday as
though he was doomed TO live in single
blessedness- The young man Is less than
twenty-one years OF age and when he
came 20 Corvallis after 3 license to wed
. Benton county sirl he was not armed
with tie usual parents consent" for
the use OF the county clerk. The friend
along with him couldn't swear that the
prospective groom Was OF lawful age. and
all around there was heap Of trouble
Finally the telegraph wss resorted 10. 4
4 dispatch was sent to the parents ~
HAlsey, and after 3 period OF waiting
that seemed years to the anxious youth.
the answer came, and with il license
was quickly ATTAINED. Up into the
county judges Office the couple FASTENED.
and in few solemn words Judge Hut
ford gave the world newly welded
couple. The bride was Miss Ada Jones,
OF Benton county.-CorTallis Tines
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

FoRSgR 0REooS Mas The following
dispatch taken from the Examiner oil
Dec. s, tells abou. former Uregcn man,
a daughter OF whom resides at q kviile
in this county: 'tRev. Or. Lewis Albert
Banks, pastor oi the Hausonplace Meth
odist Episcopal Church, Brooklyn. is
about 70 leave that chu ch. He K yes as
his reason that he finds taa; he eauno;
have tie united aud harmonious sup.
| port OF all the official members oi the
| church which be had supposed he would
receive when he accepted their call asst
June. DR.. Banks was receatly the pro-
hibition candidate for governor OF the
state. and. according TO one OF the
pastors friends, hts participation in pol
itics offended some OF the church mem
bere. Another partisan Of the doctor
declares he is too go-ahead and modern
q man for old fashioned conservative
peoyle in the church, who want every,
thing to 90 on as ii id years ago. nr
Banks. vino entered the minisiry in Or
egon. has occupied pulpits in Seattle
WASH, and Boston"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
Who WIN Be Councilman.

II has been discovered that in order to
be councilman person must have
bee= resident of the war; from which
be is elected for the period o: ninety DAYS
proceeding the election. ordinance 1876,
Sec. VII, and that sir. G @. Hogue re-
Gently elected councilman from the End
ward had been resident of the ward
less than ninety days. II this is insisted
on SPECIAL election will have to be had
or the council may Gil the unexpiTet
term OF Mr. Pfeiffer, who resigned, then
making vacancy; while Mr.. Hopkins i
elected to succeed Mr. Grsdwhol. who's
term viii expire this year.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned wish to extend their
thanks for the liberal patronage and
large attendance at the Bell Entertain
ment last night. and especially to the
band and others taking part who gener'
ouely did so muck to make II success
Mrs. } W. SEARs,
Mrs. s. y. THRALL,
MRs G. F. HowLASD.
| Committee.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

DoN'r FEED THgM.--Marshal Lee
makes the very judicious request that all
hohos applying for food |. Q referred TO
him. ltthis was done by every citizen
OF Albany 1t would not take long TO rid
our vicinity Of hobos. Most people wish
an excuse to refuse tramps begging and
this offers an opportunity that should be
grasped at once.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
volunteersof America.

We are Volunteers for Gcd and coun'
try. Our first service will be held IN the
Volunteers armory on Second street
next TO Mr.. Ramps Grocery, Saturday
Dec. 18th. where we will continue as fol-
lows: Regular service every night 80
Friday afternoon ESQ Penteeost meeting
Capt. Smith. OF San Jose. CAL. Is ex'
pected here to take charge by the l6st
inst
Carr. wrRRxR Thomson AID wrrE.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
CONSERVATORY OF music
Albany College

Teachers for the school year ISe6-1Ss7:
Zinri II. Parvin, Nus. Doc. director
Assistant teaeher=-Asrguerite Anderson,
B. L., and Mrs Josephine Sharpe.
Thorough and systematic instruction
given In all the important branches Of
music. Best conservatory rooms and
l2tgest musical library and facilities for
musical work. Largest number OF con-
servatorT students enrolled of any music
school in the state Terms loE. Send
for circular and catalogue, 20
WALLACE EowK LEE. A. II.
Albany. Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

STOLEN From a DRuaMER.-W r.
Watson, San Francisco travelling man,
had grip, containing among other
things SIS in cash, stolen at the South-
ern Pacific passenger station in Salem
last night. Mr.. Watson act the grip on
the iIoor under The ticket window In the
waiting room and purchased his ticket.
lie then went out of the room and
upon his return found that his property
had disappeared.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

AYKAR Old GRovE.-M&nzanisa Groye,
No. 6. wcodmen Of the World held their
tirst anniversary exercises last night II
was success and q very enjoyable affair.
The side degree HilAria Jocundi was sll
its name implied and was greatly sppre-
ciated. Miss Bessie Butler WAS heard IN
q piano solo, Mrs. c. o. Lee in vocal
toio, Mrs. L. L. Sxann in 3 recitation,
Miss Lille Brsnner in q piano solo and
Messrs. Hawkins and Hsadley in vocal
duet, all well received.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

4 BAD Boy.-Edward shaffet, six
teen year old boy OF School District No.
the county jail. lie was taken 10 task by
his teacher for being too familiar aith
the girls, when he le.t the school calling
the teacher vulgar name. He was ar
rested and taken before Justice Shelton
at Scio and fined S and costs, which he
refused to pay, when he wac brought te
the Linn county jail.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

Hon. Jefferson Meyers was in the eitT
yesterday.
Nike kogoway, the barbe- Is now 10
Gated at Butte, Mon., and is doing well.
Arthur Gambler a student at the U. Of
0. at Eugene. has returned to his home
here on account OF illness.
Prof. d. Y. s. Reid, principal Of the
Eugene public school, formerly of Al
bany, was bap.ised and became MEM
Der OF the Christian church recently.
The Evening Telegram OF New York
City is offering prizes for the hest pro-
| duction of amateur cartoon work. Henry
| +. Hollenbeck. formerly OF this city but
now temporarily located in New York
City, is one of the competitors. His
sketch Is reproduced by the Telegram as
one of the beat that has been sent in
Eugene Guard. Mr.. Hollenbeek resided
in Albany for awhile.
/ Oregon City has . thriving clautadqul
circle.
/ Franz navey Is a candidate for clcrkshiI
in the SENATE. not in the house.
! From 81 Salvation Army mite boxes pri.
va'e John Kruse yesterday collected en-.
tributions amounting to over SO
The funeral Of Jos. Meyers today wa
: under the auspices of the Maccabees. o
: which be was member. carrying $500
insurance, and was largely attended.
$1,000 insurance was carried on the pro
perty OF Golden Williams, hutne
:. at Lawson. $500 on thu house and $500 O.
] the furniture. The propert, was insure
Q with c. g. Burkhart's agency.
Il Mr.. Chas Nedin declines to accent III
J nomination Of No. Is for assistant chiel
. he DEMOCRAT IS informed that Mr.. Me
: din will probably be the nominee of M
2's foi chief.
n A letter from Salem received by CAPT
n Satnlarsh, Of the Juvenile football team
this morning stated that Ill
Salem team would be here Saturday. III
!, teams will play at an average of Il
= : pounds.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

HoRsE SHEDs.--Mr. D. Bussard has
rented Of John Fox the property at the
corner OF Baker ar d Second Streets on a
five years lease, and will at once erect
400 feet of sheds, sufficient to stable l20
horses. He expects to have the sheds
completed in about one week.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
e them Uith others
FRIDAY
Foot Bail Tomorrow.

There should b. big crowd on the
college campus tomorrow afternoon 10
see the young Tornadoes of Salem and
the Cyclones Of Albany meet on the
gridiron. The chrysanthemums will
by, with less than 40 pounds under
them. for that is the limit. The ALBANY
boys have been doing hard work and Il
the Tornado-s can get away With them
it will be only By hard work. They will
line up as follows:
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
Fer 4 6 Kidaey

81 am G5 years old; haye had kidney
disease aud constipation for 25 years. Am
now weil--used your s. B. Headache and
Liver Cure one year. Used 8 bottles al
so cents eacn. JH Knight, Rutledge.
Or" For sale by Foshay & Mason at Soc
per bottle.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
Foot Ball.

TIE Tornadoes. OF Salem. arrived In
Albany st 2:50 O'Clock this afternoon
after vet and muddy trip in hack
drawn by SIX horses. Il Was nearly press
time before the Tornzdoes and Cyclones
had faced each other for business on =
very vet and muddy fed IN 4 rzinstorm.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

LEG BRoKEa.-A. E. Holmes, residins
across the river, who run the stree
sprinkler last summer, on Wednesda,
was kicked by a horse resulting in tn,
breaking of one of his legs. DR.. Eli
was sent ior and attended him.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
r. and G. Corsets and KID Fifth,
Corsers.

/ have just received full line in beth
makes of these celebrated corsets and am
prepared to give extra value Of Soc, 75c and
81 in black and slate. Also keep better
grades and extra sizes. The $I.O0 corsat
is worthy of special notice. Ask to see oul
SOC, 75c and 81 90 corsets.
SAMUEL e. Y ouEq
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

LADIES, make big wages at home. and
want all to have the same opportunity.
The work is very pleasant and will easily
paw SIS weekly. This is no deception.
Iwant no money and will gladly send fall
particulars to all sending stamp. Miss n.
An Stebbins, Lawrence. Mich.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

CHANGE or IiaE. Until further notice
he Steamer Albany will leave Albany fos
ortland on Mondays, Wednesdays and
ridays. Returning leaves Portland on
uesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

VISITED THR BRuTx. - Mrs. William
Birchard, OF Stayton, and one of her
daughters, Mrs. Carrie Shanks, yester.
day visited the husband and father re-
spectively, who is contied IN the county
Jail awaiting the action Of the grand jury
on charge Of illicit cohabita.icn with
his daughters. The two women spent
an hour with the prisoner. in the pres
ence of Deputy Sheriff f. f. Cooper.
The visitors were much affected at the
meeting, but no retraetions were made
by them as to any part of the testimony
given at the preliminary hearing Of the
case in the justice eourt.-Statesman.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

Ask your physician, your druggist and
; your friends about Shiloh's Cure for con-
umption. They viii recommend it. For
ale By Foshay 4 Mason.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
CITY TREAsuReRs NOTICE NO. II.

Notice Is hereby given tha. tends are
on hand to pay outstanding warrants OF
TIE issue of 1896, fom No 4ol to 4SS, IN
cIusiye, interest on such warrants will
cease with the date of this notice.
Albany, Or, Dec. 4. 1896
&. A. PARKkR. Gits Treas
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
FIRST Anniversary.

Manzanita Grove No. 10 will hold
their first anniversary at their hall to-
night. 1t will be live even. for Wood.
men and their families, who are invited
10 be present. A feature will be the
presentation OF Helen Carpenters side
degree, Hilaria Jocunda, with the fol-
lowing very interesting cast:
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

A RRMARgAnLg MoSru. SAYS
the weather OF November was the most
phenominal ever recorded in Oregon.
The highest precipitation was reported
at McMinnville, 20.47 inches. at Rose
bnrg 1t was e.9l, at Pendletoa only l.S4.
The lowest was at Vale l.62. The lowest
the lowest at Portland was IL above.
The warmest at Portland was go above.
The cod was beneficial TO fruit trees.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18

The SECOND LRcruRE.--The lecture by
DIR. Holt, of Portland, on China, last
night, at the College, was a pleasing
event. The stereopticon views greatly
added to the effect of the lecture. The
audience certainly gained a vast fund of
information about China. Introductory
to the lecture was song by Prot. Paryin,
Misses Anderson and Hulburt and Messrs.
Akers and Lundell AMI duet by Miss
Anderson and Mr.. Akers. The enter
tainment closed with song by the Glee
club.
In Mondays issue the lecture of DR..
Holt will be reviewed in an interesting
manner by our college correspondent
Stultus.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-12-18
X. q. 7. M.
STREET RAILWAY NOTICE.

The motor on the Albany street rail-
way will connect promptly with all trains
to and from the depot, day aud night.
Special trips will be made at special
ases. IF CoNN. Conductor,
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PERSONAL.

Hon. Hazard Stevens. Of Olympia, Is at
the Butler.
Max Gerson a merchant OF Port Towns
end. ss at the Northern.
Charles Wilson. an attorney OF Nancou-
yer. q C.. Is a guest Of the Northern
VIII Wolf. formerly or this city, but
now az Portland IS making flying visit
among his friends here
ar. and Mrs. ID. r. Gage and the Misses
Gaze, OF Skagit Csty. are visiting n the
CITY, and are among the Diller arrivals.
CAPT l.. c. Webster. Z. s. NJ. G. who
has been stationed a. sitka fer TIE past
two years. arrived at the Butler yesisF-
day.
Cant. ]. =. Moore, OF Ttsaisdy. has re-
turned from British Columbia where ne
has been engaged Tor the pass month. and
Is at the Dliler.
Mr. ard Mrs. n. ". Wheeler. Of Brock
fsr- n y ard the3r son. Frank ;. Wheel
- a frTs5t "a ser OF North Yakima. are
staying az tire Butter.
Miss r L. Rriigraan. % San Diego. Cal,
vAa eas been visiting friends in THE city
during she past month, eft ~ the steam
sn{p Wan WaAa yesterday Tor ner home.
Mrs. william J. Harris and daughter. az
ssso<ans are guests CT the family OF n.
s3sgtert At Seventh and Cherry. Mrs
Hsrris ard daughter are on their return
harne from pleasure trip 20 Victoria assS
We'll my
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d5EnsnJMDnn,
Fifth Av. and Pike st.

district OF Oregon have issued notice of a
competitive examination TO be he'd in the
city OF Portland, September 10. 1885, for the
following graded positions: Clerk, deputy
collector. storekeeper. and gauger. All ap-
plications must be flied before the close OF
business. August 81, 1896. The exarnina-
items are open to all citizens or the United
States who may desire TO enter the service.
without regard TO race or their political or
religious Affiliations. The age limitations
are for clerk minimum. Is years. all other
positions. n years.
The placing OF the offices named In the
civil service classification list viii here
AFTER render II necessary for any person
desiring 10 enter the services 10 pass such
examination before an appointment can be
had. Vacancies IN any OF the Offices from
any cause must be filed from the eligible
list. Any person wishing further informa-
ton will secure il by applying to the secrs-
tary OF the board OF civil service examin-
ers OF the internal revenue service at Port
land Or