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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

DR.. !. . L. Hill is s. Salem watching
procee dings.
Geo. Parsons. the Portland orcheslra
MAJ, is in the city.
Rev. +. \. Conuit and family are noa
stopping at walla walla.
Mrs. A. D. Barker. Miss Maggie Bark
er and Mrs. c. &. hogue r~tarned las.
night iron Degree OF Honor trip 10
Lyons.
Mr.. Hall, administrator OF the estate
OF Rey. II. NJ. Leafs, Mrs. Lewis, and
Mrs Chamberlain came ZIP from PORT.
land this nom.
p. L. Miles, u the Z. s. Army at VAN
couver. WAS IN thseiiy today 10 subpoena
/. ". Williamson as q witness ia the
c~se against Shores for d.sertion, Mr..
Williamson having locked Mr.. Shores up
when be gave himself up.
Henry E. Huntington. j. G. ssabbs.
3rd yice-presideni. Manager kohler and
Superintendent Fields came TO Albany
last night by Say Of the west side. The
two former went 10 San Francisco on the
overland. Mr. Huntington, . nephew
oil Z. p, vas greatly pleased with Ore
gon aad the management oi he road.
Rev. q. Z. Hawes, pastor OF the First
United Presbyterian church, received an
invitation Yesterday to become pastor OF
the Second United Presbyterian church
of San Francisco This is the second
cal Mr. Hawes has received this month,
and his congregation is more than
pie ssed 70 learn thai be has declined
both osers.-OrezoniGn
The new officers otihe Degree al Honor
we e installed last night, after which an
enteFtainieg program was given.
One who sas uresen, speaking Of the
program says the BaTker-War ser Irish
Comedy Co. appeared in brilliant uni
ioEms and full hTozue. All did excellent
work, but Warmers management of the
trombone was worthy of special note.
We understand they are to go on the
road soon, and have several engagements
songs by Mrs Guisness and s. y. Steele
and reeitatioDs by Mrs Ramp and AIRS.
Crsw completed an enjoyabl evening, af-
tes which those present repaired to the
lodge parlor where bountiiui supper
was served.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

4 SILVER WEDDIEG.-0ne OF the pleas
ant events OF last week was the celebra-
ton Of the twenty-fifth wedding ami
versary 81 Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mespelt, at
their home three and one-half miles
southwest of Scio. Many relatives and
invited guests were present; also their
entire family, with the exception OF Miss
Anna who is student at the Chicago
Theological University. The day was
spent in social converse, interspersed
with music and elocution, until p m.,
when bountiful dinner was served in
Mrs. Mespelt's hospitable way, OF which
all feasted snmptuousIy. The guests re-
mained until the shades of eve began to
gather, when they departed, wishing
their host and hostess manv happy re-
turns of their wedding anniversary. Mr.
and Mrs. Mespelt were the recipients OF
number OF silver pieces.-Scio Press.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

Last evenings Salem Journa! contains
a sensational article, purporting to be q
dispatch, and reading:
PoRT TOWNSEND, Jan. 81.
"By the.sseamer Alki the news comes
that great number of people in Alaska
are highly exercised over an announce
ment recently made to a favored few to
the effest that ex-United States Marshal
Orville t. Porter OF the District OF Alaska
is net 10 bs prosecuted on a charge OF en-
bezzleinent under which he was indicted
several years ego by United States
Grand Jury. Several Intellectual attempts
have been made in Alaska TO bring Por-
ter to trial, but excuses on account of
sickness have thus far saved him. Now
the information comes that United States
Attorney Bennett has been instructed BIZ
the special agent at Washington to dis
mics all proceeding against Porter. Ii is
rumored that this action Is q result of the
efforts OF United States Senator John III
Mitchell, OF Oregon. on whore recon-
mendation Porter received bis appoint
ment during the regime OF ex-President
Harrison. /"
: The tone OF the above indicates that it
is gotten up in connection with the sena-
toIial fight. II so, regardless OF politics,
il is an unfair proceeding. ALBANY peo-
pie are familiar with the fact that il was
9 deputy who did the embezzling and that
he went 10 San Quentin as result. Our
people have Supposed that the whole
matter was settled some time ago entire
ly TO Mr. Porters credit. The article
undoubtedly does him an injustice.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
IN MEMoRIAN.
COL. JOHN KELsAY.


AT a meeting OF the Indian War Vet
Grams held in camp, at Albany, Oregon,
on the goth day of January, 1897, in
formation was received OF the death of
our esteemed comrade and veteran, Col.
John Kelsay, who served his country in
Rogue River Indian War in 1855 and
1855, and who died at his home in the
city of Corvallis, on the 10th of this
month.
Whereupon a committee OF three was
appointed TO draft pi ieamble and reso-
lutions appropriate to his memory.
WHEREAS. in the death OF Col. Kelsay,
the Indian War Veterans of Oregon have
lost beloved companion, an upright and
honorable citizen, one whose valor never
failed him, and who when he saw the
right did not fear to maintain it, one OF
the pioneers OF the state who did great
service for his home and his country in
redeeming these fair lands we now oc-
cupy from the British Grown and the
savage foe; one who perhaps did as
much as amy other single individual in
establishing our magnificent system OF
state government, in building up her in
stitutions and making her peer in the
sisterhood OF states.
Col. Kelsay was like all brave men
broad IN his views and unselhsh in his
principles and has spent much time and
money to promote the interests OF those
gho gave their service in defense of the
homes of the pioneers against the enc
mics that surround them, and the adj
vanced stage of legislation by the general
government in favor OF and recognizing
the value OF service vf the Indian War
Veterans is in great measure due to his
efforts.
In the death OF Col. Kelsay the Indian
War Veterans have lost one OF their best |
men, one who was to have heen presen, |
at this reunion and address this as
semhlage upon the history and achieve |
men's and necessary legislation to prop |
erly recognize the services OF those who |
IN the infancy OF our country gave it |
their services and faced relentless foe /
without assurance OF any reward.
Therefore be it Resolved:
That in the death of Dol. kelsay the |
pioneers have lost one OF their best MEM
bers, the Veterans brave officer and the |
state good and honorable citizen.
Resolved, That this Camp extend to his /
widow and children our heartfelt sym-
pathy and confidence in this their sad /
bei eayemeDr.
Resolved, That copy OF this preamble
and resolution be spread upon the records
1f this Encampment, copy be furnished 1
he press for publication.
Respectfully submitted.
JoHx Il. McFAxLAxD,
:. A. SMTTu,
Z. T. 7. FISHER.
Committee.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
FRIDAY
THE RUMp.

SALEM, Jan. % p. m.-The senate
adjourned to Monday afternoon. The
Benson house was not recognized. 1t
did not notify senate OF it's acton The
Benson faction adjourned to Monday at
80.
Gen Assistant Sergeant at arms was
appointed, tried TO, keep speaker Davis
out of the chair, butfailed. A tempor-
ary organization viii meet from day to
day. Mitchell viii try to secure recogni-
tion by senate of Benson organization by
Monday.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
To THE PUBLIC.

EDITOR DExoCRAz:
VIII you permit ne brief space in the
DxocRAT to notice an article going the
rounds Of the press intended TO do me
personal injury.
The republican officials in Alaska IN
der the Harrison administration had
continual warfare with as dirty gang OF
scoundrels as ever went unEhipped OF
justice. Max Pracht OF Ashland, Or,
collector Of customs, was indicted By
this gang in 1891 for the faithful perform
ance Of his official duties. The gang
never interfered with me while / vas G
S. marshal OF Alaska. Ny Official term
expired April 1, 1894, and IN May, 1885,
while in Alaska at the request Of then
Attorney General 0lney 70 appear a. al
states witness against my chief deputy
for the stealing OF public records, forgery
and perjury, the gang set upon and in
dicted me for the embezzlement OF gov
ernment funds which had faithfully
accounted for in nv account current and
vouchers on the 3Oth Of June. 1895.
Col Joseph Murray OF Fort Collins,
Col, special agent OF the treasury de
partment, vas sent to Alaska In May,
1895, % attend cozrt during the trial OF
my chief deputy and TO note how justice
Vas administered to scoundreis and re-
port his findings to the government Col.
Murray made his report severely criti-
cisIng the 90 Tuption IN ALASKA. the i'm
possibility OF getting grand Iurie; to in
dict or petit juries TO convict parties
guilty Of violating the prohIbitoTy laws
the district attorney OF Alsskz for the
OF my chief deputy.
For this unbiased and truthful report
Col. Murray, special treasury agent OF
the government. was indicted 81 the
November term OF court, lately closed in
ALASKA, for criminalIy lihelnZ courts
and grand iaries in Alaska. The gov
eminent aE Washington, D. C., viii now
likely take hand in the matter and
some very interesting developments vii
follow.
For yindicasio1 Of nv character for
honesty and integrity and for the faith
full d scharge OF ny official duties While
q. 5. marshal OF Alaska, respectfully
refer the public to the following named
gentlemen: Hon. Lyman E. Knapp. ex-
governor OF Alaska, nos resident Of Sc
attic. Wash, Hon. " werren Truitt, ex-
Judge OF Alaska, now resident OF Moscow.
Idaho; Hon. Max Pracht, ex-collecsor
customs of Alaska, now resident OF Ash
lan1, Or; Hon. Edwin T Hatch, ex-
collector OF customs OF Alaska. now resi-
dent OF Mccoy. Polk county, Or.
am re1dy 10 stand or fall by the YER
dict Of these gentlemen who zre ali con-
versznt with the facts = nd circumstances
leading up TO my indie tment N Alaska
for the embeEIlemen. misappropria-
ton OF public funds. Z espectfuily
ORvIILE 7. PoRIEK,
Late L. s. Marshal Dis triet OF Alaska
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
A Texas Letter.
JAN. s, 1877.

JAN. s, 1917.
Mr. Lon Holman, of Albany, who has
recently arrived at Sanangeio, Texas,
writes that ho is greatly pleased with
the change. That times are very good
there, plenty OF money in circulation.
Since he has been there there has been
10000 head OF cattle shipped out OF that
part OF the state. His nearest neigh
Dor sold 800 head for $4,000. He says
There is more grass on one section of
land down here than have seen In tLis
last five years and. for climate it can't
be beat. II the election had gone 10 suit
me would not have been here today
but as it is | am where can look over
on Mexican prosperity and may be able
tn get few silver dollars. There is
plenty of money in Mexico. Wages are
50 and So. This is fine bee country
One man in this part has 100 stands ol
bees and cold $1,000 worth of honey las,
year. Good bye to old Oregon end the
| gold standard, -
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
Aching joints

Announce the presence of rheumatism
which causes untold suffering. Rheuma
tism is due to Tactic acid in the blood. 1t
cannot he cured by liniments or ether out
ward applications Hoods SarsapariIla
puriiies the blood, removes the cause of
rheumatism and permanently cures the di
sease. This is the testimony of thousands
of peoply who once suffered the pains OF
rheumatism but who have actually been
cured by taking Hoods SarsaparilIa. It's
great power to act upon the blood and re :
move every impurity is the secret of the
onperful cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
NO.226
To the Minority.

The following poem is dedicated to the
worthy members Of our legislature who
will not consent that the rights of the
minority of the peoples representatives
shall be ignored in framing the laws and
shaping the destiny of our noble state:
Well done, well done, ye noble band,
Who stand for law and truth and right,
Who meet the spoilers hand to hand,
Nor fear their fro1ns, nor fear heir
might.
Who say ye never will consent,
To have the people bought and sold,
But viii their wishes represent,
Who have higher price than gold.
Your spirit brings to mind again,
The men who made this country free,
Who broke OF every CALLING chain,
And staked their lives for liberty.
Go noble patriots, forward 90,
And lift your banner 70 the sky,
Quail not before pour country's foe,
Your names untarnished viii not die.
And when the battles fought and won,
And you return with honest heart,
With pride We al will lock upon,
The brave who tock their eountry's
part. J. II. Cornwall.
sodaYiIle, Or.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

PRoF. MCGEE AssAULTEO.-The news
comes from Oakland that Prof AcGee
was knocked down aud kicked severely
by ed Settle Monday evening. The lat
ter conducts q card and billiard room in
connection with barber shop and it is
alleged that some of the public school
boys gamble there in small way. Prof.
McGee's attention was called TO the mat
ter By patrons of the school and repri-
msnded those accused of this conduct,
and meeting Settle on the street alter
wards was attacked by him, almost with
out warning, so il is said. the professor
being no match physically for his assail-
ant. Settle could not be found when
Deputy District Attorney Riddle visited
Oakland. but it is reported today thst he
appeared and paid fine OF about $40
Roseburg Review. Prof. McGhee is q
former Linn county man, gentleman
who will do his duty regardless OF conse-
Quences.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing TO the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac,
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO
San FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE, ~. HgH fQaE ~
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

LrBsxoy Miss Leva Sco;s. Of Albany
IS in The cits. the guest OF her cousin
Miss Leila Wes,fsIl.
4 private letter received this week
from Les Angeles county, California,
save thai Rugi Hiatt and party are esmped
near Downey, in tina; county, and are
picking oranges and hauling them to the
packing houses. They are perfectly de-
lighted with that country. The letter
also states that John Unger and family
are camping near that place
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

OScE AN ALBANY MAN.-Jhe following
refers to the estate of mar who was
shining legal light in Albany sixteen
years ago: Thomas A. Jordan, admin
istrator of the estate of Charles Fl. Hew.
lit, deceased, was allowed by the county
court yesterday to sell second mort
gage, held by the estate, on lots 12 and
Is, block 81, Sellwood, for $40. The
purchaser is Il. Il. Randall. Hewitt was
a well.knuwn lawyer, and he was shot
and killed at Sellwood several years ago.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
Death of W. II. Reed.

William II. Reed died at Lebanon this
forenoon, Saturday, Jan. 2s, 1897. He
was born in Iowa in 1856 and came to
Oregon in 1919 when thirteen years Of
age. He took part with creoit in the
Indian wars of 5S-6 He was married in
1889 to Miss Parrish, who with two child
ren, survive him. Mr.. Reed was in bus
iness in Lebanon for good many years
and leaves many who will regret his
death and whose respect he held. Mrs.
j. Ream OF this city is sister.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
new YORK WORLD,
THRIcE-k-WEEk EDITION
ages a Week. l5e Papers a Year,

l. larger than any weekly or semi
weekly paper Published and IL the onIy
important democratic weekly" pub
ished In New York City. Three times
as large AZ the leading republican week
ly OF >New York Cif<. It will be of
"eciaI advantage to you during the
residential Campaign, as It Is pub
he'd every other day, except Sunday,
has al the freshness and timeIiness
daily. Il combines all the news
long liz. Of interesting depart
=, unique features, cartoons and
lic illustrations, the latter being q
atty.
/ these improvements have been
-sese without any increase in the eost
which remains AZ one dollar per year
We offer this une1ualed nexspapse
and the WEEKLY DKzoCEaT together one
year for $500. Satisfactory terms with
ily
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

NrE CoUxzE CHAxBERs.-The com
rniilee appointed by the city council
sazye selected iwo rooms in the Froman
block Tor couHcil chambers and Yecord-
eTs court. the same have sirsAdF been
Fs9peFsd for the parpuse and the acsior
wis! 10 Fa,i.lei By the council at lie next
meeting. The nes rooms viii be oecu-
pied probably mex, week The present
quarters vii be occupied By Albany En-
gine Co No. and The II 4 L. Co, the
psrpase for which they we're originally
intended. Tie ren; Of the neE chambers
wili be $50 wear.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
Wheat "a cents.

Wheat "a cents.
William Moore, of Eugene, has pur-
chased the Harrisburg Review.
Rev. Yoakum, member of the legis-
lature from Baker county, will preach In
the NJ L Church south in Lebanon next
Sunday.
The Albany Choral society has been or
ganized at the college with nearly fifty new
members. The charter will be Kept open
several days longer.
The Portland Tradesman, new produc-
ton of Portland, has on the cover of this
weeks issue the picture taken by Crowford
& Paxton of Rev d. G. Mcfarland stand
ing beside some wheat taller than he is.
Ii is O we'll gotten up commercial journal
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
CONSERVATORY OF HUSC
Tbany College

fr5 tforthe school year lso6-ISo7: !:
Einri parvin, Nus Doc. director.
Assistant tezcher-AarEuer Anderson,
3. NJ, and Mrs. Josephine Sharpe.
Thorough and systematic instruction
given in all the important branches Of
music. Best conservatory rooms and
iatgest musical library snd facilities for
musical work. Largest number of con-
servstorv students enrolled Of any music
school in the state. Terms low. Send
for circular and catalogue, 70
WALLACE HOVE LEE. A. Il.
Albany. Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

DIED.-B. f. Myer died suddenly
Tuesday evening about $40 p. m. in a
chair in the hardware store of his son,
IL. G. Myer, in this city. He was read
ing San Francisco paper that arrive d
the same evening and seemed in his Gus
tomary health, having opened up the
store in the morning. Mr.. Myer was
among the first settlers in this end oil
Rogue River valley, coming with the
Walker party of men and women to the
number OF about l50, who left Van Buren
county, Iowa, March %, 1853.-Record
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
THURSD-A'Y
AN ORGANIZATION.
81 Members Elect Benson Speaker
Without Disturbances.

SALEM, Or, Jan. 21.-At short ses-
sion of the house Crawford for the reg
ulars announced that they would attempt
organization at two O'Clock under the
opinion of Senator Hoar, that quorum
consists of two-thirds of those sworn in.
SALEM, Jan. 81. 3:20 p. m.-The Ben
son faction organized and elected officers
with Benson as speaker with 81 menu
bers Davis kept his chair. Adjourned
to 10 o'clock Friday.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
----------------s--
Instrumental Music.

Mr.. II. NJ. Backensto has located in
Albany where he will give instructions
in instrumental music. He teaches
violin, guitar, mandolin and number
of orchestral aid brass instruments. Mr.
Backensto Is musician OF well-known
ability in both practical and theoretical
music, and one OF the most successful
eachers in the state.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

a STATE C0SyESTgoN. - The annual
convention OF the A. T. AS has been in
session IN Salem this week Delegates
from l1S councils were present. There
are lsa in The state. 20 OF which we're in
s;liuied In lsa6. 4 member upon being
interviewed by the Journal said they
were not taking any hand in the legisla
taFe though IS representatives aud Z
senators were members, that during the
Tecent campaign il il had not been for
The 4 7. i. Mckinley would never have
carried Oregon as they yosei solidIy for
him. They were 40. Sighting Mitchell in
TACT were 'akiEg practically no part IN
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
PROGRAM.


Piano solo by Miss Elsie MeFarlane.
''Helen and Modus," by Misses Lucy
and Rosalind.
Sunshine and Storm" descriptive
dance, by Misses Rosalind and Lucy.
Piano Solo by Miss Elsie McFsrlane
AS You Like It-Act III, Scene 2, Act
~, Scene l-Shakespeare.
Soug-"A Little Japanee," by Miss
Lucy Webbing
'tLong Ago" An historic sketch OF
the days of Oliver Cromwell, introducing
an old English dance of the period Of
1851.
"Columbia"-A patriotic sketch, writ
ten especially for the Misses Webbing,
introducing the Irish Jig and celebrated
Highland sword Dance.
The above is the newest, the most
unique, pleasing and interesting pro-
gram ever presented to an appreciatiye
audience.
Do not fail to hear this trio of Artistic
Geniuges.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

For DIvoRcE.--Henry Suesens has be-
gun suit iof divorce against Gussie NJ.
and the complaint alleges that the de-
fendant is now in house of i'll repute in
Salem. Mr.. and Mrs. Suesens were mar
fied at Mill City on Feb. 6, 1891.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

COMING LKcTuRE.-D. @. Herr;n grand
ecturer A. o. U. W, will lecture In the
opera house on Beneficiary Orders.
Tuesday night, Jan, 20. The evening
will be enlivened by music and sung and
the celebrated screen work OF the order
will be given to the public of Albany for
the first time, The stereopticon pictures
and lectures connected with them are
very impressive.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

IL THE ScHooLs.-At 4 meeting OF the
board of school directors this week, Miss
Julia Taylor, was promoted to the 10th
grade as assistant OF Prof. Tyree in the
Eigh school department, position she
has the talent Tor filling well. Miss Ina
McCulloch, supernumerary, was elected
permanently as teacher of the Srd grade,
already having displayed excellent quail
| ifications as a teacher.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29

Coop TsMrLARs ATTENTIoN.-0ur
lodge will not meet Monday evening Jan.
25th, rs another order has the room en-
gagged ahead of us. We will meet Satur.
day evening Jan. S0th at 7:S0 p m, at the
q A r hall. j. Z. ADAMS.
b +. RAMP, Sec.
g. T.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-01-29
An Important difference

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, 10 to bring comfort
home to their hearts. as costiye condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all druggists