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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

While the people who speak English
under the British flag have been about
doubling themselves, the people who
speak that language under the Ameri-
can flag have multiplied four aud one
third times. Putting it most gener-
ously for our British jubilee friends,
we have been adding to our population
twice as fast as they have for the past
sixty years.
Passing now to the comparison of
wealth, there are no official figures
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28
Tho Strawberry NeeriI.

In some sections of the country this
little pest is doing great deal Of dam
age. It is not hard enemy to con-
quer when one knows the remedies to
use, but it must not be treated like
weevil on plums, as the fruit is so soft
and ripens so early that it is not safe
to use arsenical poisons. The wecvil
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

lore, if one is in an infected district,
apply kerosene emulsion in the fol-
lowing way: For the emulsion use one
gallon of kerosene, one-quarter pound
hard soap one-half gallon of water.
Dissolve the soap in boiling water,
and while still at the boiling point,
add the kerosene, and mix by thor
oughly churning or putting it through
force pump until the oil is perfectly
mixed and does not come to the top.
This must be diluted with ten or
twelve parts water, and applied with
force pump or sprayer. 1t will have to
be done several times, but will prove
a complete cure.-Vick's Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

popular education, but the United
States had o common school system
away back when Victoria began to
reign and long before, while Great
Britain has only had one for about
twenty-five years. Even to-day Brit
ish expenditure on public schools is
only $1.9O per capita, while the United
States are spending $2.4O per capita
for the same purpose, or nearly twice
as much,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

g--c IL. aer seafs uegan TO now. The
dean inquired the cause, and learned
that it was her wedding day. They
were on their way to church, and now
her white clothes were wet, and she
could not go.
"Never mind-I'll marry you," said
the dean; and he took out his prayer
book and then and there married
them, their witnesses being present;
and, to make the thing complete, he
tore leaf from his pocket-book, and
with his pencil wrote and signed
certificate, which he handed to the
bride:
Under tree in stormy weather, I
married this man and woman to-
gether; let none but Him who rules the
thunder sever this man and woman
asunder.-Jonathan Swift, dean of St.
Patrick's.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28
the same period.

Inasmuch as economists tell US that
the outlay on houses is the surest
gauge of wealth, it thus appears that
the average accumulation of property
in the United States is more than
double what it is in the British Isles.
Coming next to commerce we find
Mr.. Stead claiming that British trade
and shipping are about five times as ex-
pensive and valuable in 1897 as they
were in 1887. He points to the fact
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28
. SWANS NEST UPON A ROCK.
A Unique Sight in New York's Great
Pleasure Ground.

There is swans nest in Central
Park, and two big black swans take
turns in guarding it. There are four
big oval eggs in the nest, and they are
very precious, for they are the only
swans eggs that will be laid in the
Park this year. The nest is built on
bare open rock ten feet in diameter
and rising but little more than foot
above the water Tt is in the lower
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

HATS the lust word, is
it?" 1t was Bale who
asked the question. He
had screwed his courage
to the sticking point at
last.
"That's the las t
word I" -aid SaJipo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

This is picture OF Coldwater
(Mich.) preacher, who was born when
Washington was President. He was
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-28

Minister Born When Washington Was
President.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
COR NELL ARRESTED.
A. Strainey Docs 1t In Approved
fashion

The DEMOCRAT last evening mentioned
the fact that Cal ornell, the California
cattle thief, had passed through Albany
and that Deputy sheriff Frowley, OF
Modoc county, Cal. with Constable A..
Strainey, OF this city had followed him,
expecting to intercept the daring cattle
thief at Jefferson. On the way 10 Jeffer-
son Mr. Strainey posed as a tramp and
leari ed from tramp whom he passed
on il'e way that Cornell was behind and
intendedto get into Jefferson in the eve-
ming in time TO catch the freight In
the evening Frowley and Strainey
stationed themselves inside the railroad
bridge near the east end. Frowley had
known Cornell well for eight or ten years.
Siraney stood ready with his six shooter
while Frowley had behind the timbe-s
with "A Winchester covering the track
About nine O'Clock Cornell came down
the track with club in his right hand
and looking down at the ties as he passed
through the bridge. When even with
him Dir strainey stepped out covered
him with his revolver, grabbed his club,
putting his own revolver in his pocket
and slipping his handcuff on the right
hand. noticing Cornell's revolver he pull
ed 1t from his belt and ordered him to
show his other hand, which he did and
both fists were inside the cuffs. Ii was
done so quickly ne did not realize it.
iben Frowley stepped out. Fro~ley
showed pretty well he did nj care to get
In siose proximity 10 Cornell for he knew
he was desperate man Cornell said
afterwards that he weuld rather have
been killet than to be captured and in.
tended TO die when the attemp, was
made 10 arrest him, or else kill his man.
lie had told his partner Meredeth 80.
Cornell is abou. feet. 3. very fearless
man and his arrest is decided feather
Ia the cap Of Constable Strainey.
Cornell Was brought 10 Albany and
kept in the Jail over night. today he was
taken by Constable Strainey 70
Eugene Tor preliminary examination.
Last evenings Eugene Guard gives a
very long account OF how Cornell come
into Eugene. ate At q restaurant and came
on north. Here is I,s opinion OF the
Deputy Sheriff.
Deputy Sheriff Frowley is still after
Cornell. suG il he uses the same due
caution be is reported 10 bsve exhibited
AZ Pine Openings. Cornell will likely es-
cape. or be captured by some official
who displays = little more "eznd."
Yesterday Marshall Lee found Cornell
on the banks OF the river, and Irdered
him 10 move on AwhIls after ards he
learned that il wAs Cornell from de-
scEipiion OF him.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
HOME AND ABROAD.
Romona-pure spices

komona-pure spices
Romona-Romona pure extracts.
Will x Sta always have In stock the
latest novelties in all lI3eS Of iewelry.
n. SoninArd has moved his Feed Store
TO R0bertson's OLD stand on End street next
door TO the Democrat ntiice.
You will always End fine line of Jew
elry at Will & Starks. Do not buy before
examining their goods
] w Bentley, the plore--r 700. and shoe
man, does tIrst class work cheap. Call On
him, just north Of the DEMOCRAT Office.
When you want choice steak, nice
rnast or meat Of any kind. call on Henry
Broders. He keeps the best
Mr. johu BeGhtel. on his way to KIon
dyke, has arceped joo at skaguay at s5
day and will worK tiIi about February and
go In on the ice aud snow.
II. ~. Brunk has sold the Yaquina
house to MIR. and Mrs Czsteel, ana left
/, last Saturday Coz the Valley, and will
locate al ZONE point here.
The 5 AtesmAn says 81 Der cent OF the
hop crop OF Polk county will he saved /:
ln Lirn comfy il may be placed as low as
50 per oect
J Roland informs as thz, he hopes to
eject settlement Of the Affairs OF C 8
Rowland Co. In few days and reopen
business for hlmscsf.-Ieferson Res,eE.
| Bring the little folEs 10 Ars John y
aoImAn's opeaIng next Wednesday Sept.
18th. they ara nos forget tten- Special
pSi-es. Trimmed hais $40
Two Portland ycung men who have jus.
returned iron Japan say the Jzp@ are
spelling for Sght with tie T. :. and
~&Ei war declared At onoe-
TIE m=n who paid 30 apiece 10 20 ta
Dawson City on the Eugene. which has
returned. wooii ike their money hack;
bat are having scase disseulty IN getting
IL
TIE best meats of all kinds ard good
treatment al the Albany Dressed Bsei
CompAny's market. just d1xn Ssocusi
street Gi>od ~eight Anj prompt ztten.
| tion.
L. S District zttoEnsy Murphy and
Marshal Grady have beea appointed zd
interim. the names sens 10 President
Mckinney bang ignored This Is said TO
De Coroeit move f0r ;iue.
Llii IS wishing theirrxbioci. chocolate
/ green. bEo~n o. tan shoes polished please
call AZ the stand on hrs street henry
I Morgan the champion rasset shoe polishsr.
| fIrsi class ~ozk guaranteed. Give rs q
call.
c Simpsoa L Son have employed an ex-
/ pert Irc1eE fer skir5s. dresses. snirTEzists
/ etc. and ladies will do well TO send such
articles 10 that laundry. Blacks fog chill
/ dren's hats and honnetx. kITxt -. Deal
| Washington
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
Committed SuiciJe.

Mr. John Unger and family left Leb-
anon last year and located q. a liflle
place called Clair, which is shout 20
miles from Los Angeles. where they lived
up to tew DAYS ago. Mrs. Unges re-
turned Io Lebanon today and gives she
particulars Of her husbands sad death.
Mr.. Unger had gone TO Los Angeles 10
dispose OF his crop OF besis, etc. He re-
mained in the city Tor several days. and
wrote his wife letter dated Sept. lss.
telling her that he wAs much discouraged.
ths, he vas gcssiEg old aud ooalJ not
nos hope TO improve his fortunes. and
tha, he iuiended 10 take his life. ny thc
time the letter reached her At their
home in the country. Mr. Unxpr's dead
body was fonnd IN the park al Los An-
geIes. where he bad drowned himself in
. pond; his body xAs found las, Saiur-
day, Sep; I. He vas barred on Sunday
and has vile returned 30 her children
here today. Mr.. Unger ~ss an indus
irious and homes; man. who stood high
in this community. The sympathy Of
the people will be given 10 his heresved
wife and iaaaiiy.-Expiess.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
A SPOKANE LETTER
Cliff House, Spokane. Wash,
September 8, 1897.

! EepbSInDcf OS Ic3f.
/ EDITOR DEMOCRAT.
1t is about month since we left Al
bany for our present location, which We
reached in our usual physical condition.
From Portland we preferred the o. z. &
y. route and no.hing worthy of note oc-
CURED by the way more than a eand
storm as we followed up the CoIum bia
and an hours delsj at Waila WalIa The
/ former We will not attempt to describe
I lest we might unWittiDgly use some Of
| the words Of our travelling companions.
/ that you would understand as being yery
expressive but not 80 spprecisble bv some
of your reader OF more tender conscience.
Leaving Walia Walla about midnight
/ We were at daylight next morning usher
ed into the great Palouse country; and a
great country it is, appearing boundless
in territory, the rolling hills either Gov
cred with yellow bunch grass or better
still fields of wheat and other grain
seemed to have no limit, the early click
of the binder, the Whirr Of the thresher,
the clean and well kept little PARK az
the various stations indicate thrift AMI
prosperity.
The farmers count their bushels often
averaging from 40 to 60 bushels in wheat
and some claim rs of oats. All the larg-
er fruits also are very abundant. Apples
are not yet injured by the destructive
moths and other evils that have become
common in the Willamette orchards. We
are having the finest peaches at 35 cents
box and shipping frui: by train leads
eastward Ia reported nov in our daily
morning papers constantly.
The people here look much like others
IN the northwest only there are more of
the younger generation, or rather fe1 1er
old people. The white man predomi-
mates, although there are few Chinese,
few Africans and an occasional red
skin. The city is gradually growing
away from the late burn and boom and
the oratory Of the zeal amity howier' is
less pronounced than in some other
places We think Of. There seems to be
much less inquiry for some kind OF bus
iness that will pay q living. Tie de-
mand Tor laboring men has been brisk
and any man. minus the professional he
DO, can get job by calling At the en-
Pioyment agency. All lines Of busine sc
from the chimney sweep to the Bon Ton
department. store are well represented
here and almost every day se drop on
some OF our aequaintances from Oregon.
Among thoes most famiIiarly known are
e1-Poetmaster Thos MonteIth, SIR Pike,
formerly OF the Red Crown Mills and
Ihos Overman, besides may others
lees prominently known about Albany
was prompted 10 write today on ac-
count OF yeTitable web foot rain which
has fallen all day land Ee hear 20 much
camagel putting me in mind of home as
the boy said 10 the man 70 whom he
loaned . Sulphur match to light his pipe.
Z.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
Lebanon.

W. J. Royce and Mrs. Baeumle ar.
rived home Sunday from their visit tc
Crook county. Miss Ida H.ndman re
turned home with them.
Mr. A. Cowan arrived here Saturday
from the Warm Springs agency, where
he had peen stopping with his son. He
csme over the mountain road Mr.
Cowan and Mrs S. IL. Cowan left yester.
day for Corvallis and Dallas TO visit rel
atives
The 20-year old son OF Marion Crabtree
was driving a team Tuesday evening
when he gave one OF the horses a cut
with the whip, aud the animal retaliated
by kicking the young man, striking one
OF his knee caps and breaking the same
The physicians have to wait till the
swelling goes down before they can sci
the limb Advance.
There will be five students go irom
Lebanon this yea. to the State Univer-
city ut Eugene. Thev are j. G. Booth
who will enter the senior class, and ".
ii. Ross who will enter the sophomore,
and Ned Carlton and Mr.. Gambler, who
will enter the freshman class. and Harry
Randle, who will take q special course.
The report has been circulated that
the farmers who had their wheat stored
ct the mill would have TO lose VIA,
wheat was damaged. Mr Ed AldGich
requested us 10 say that this report was
untrue, that no one who had wheat
stored would lose q cent as the would
stand all the loss themselves.
Mrs. Phebe Miller Carlton was born
in Brooklyn, \. Y. Sept -. 1888, where
she resided until her marriage Sept. %,
1863, then lived in Conn two years. In
the fall OF 1865 she went with her hug
band TO Missouri, where she lived some
nineteen yeas, from there moved to
Linn county. Oregon, where she lived
until her death, Sept. :, 1897, and would
have been 81 years old on her next birth
day. Sept. 20.
J. S. Hughes of the Electric Light Co.,
has obtained a device by which he is en-
abled 10 place upon his system the lAies,
improved incandescent lamps, from one
10 one hundred candle power. Mr..
Hu.hes has spent much time and con
siderable money to obtain ghis deyire.
and he will soon be ready TO supply his
patrons, thus giving them the bs nelit oi
the very latest improvement. Mr..
Hughes proposes to Make the Lebanon
lights inferior TO nSne in the state
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
The Asaoria Road.

Attorney Dell. o,.e Of Astoria's
siauuchest irienIs, arrived on the z r.
Thompson yesterday morning. says the
Budget In an interview as TO the rail-
road situation, he expressed the greatest
confidence ss TO an early and great move
in Astoria values.
"All that is nesdiGl. ;; this moment, 4"
he sad. TO an Almost magical start in
AsioEia's growth Is the demons,I alton OF
the fAtt that the 6ooEe road, nos mar
Ing completion, will be used By the four
American tEanscon,ineot4, railroads 10
make this the exporting poin, OF the Pa
cific northwest
That snrh Is their parpose is beyoni a
doubt to all who have Ken: tab" on
railroad movements for tee past two
years. The selection Of officers for the
.. L. & y. Co. las; week proved clearly
that all those roads have acquired an in
serest in thai line.
'Mr. HAmmond. il At liberty, could
'utn the boom loose at once But doubt
Il the conservatives behind him will Ies
him talk far = month yes'
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
Si Perkins is approaching. .

CA Ci hAho ID a. piOoShiuB'
Albany now leads the walla Walla
wheat market cents.
A man in Argentina raises 66. .270 acres
OF wheat. He Is the wheat king of the
world
Next Saturday night the Salvation Army
will have an auction sale of children. They
intend to make it of great interest.
Threshers generally began running this
morning. 1t is thought ten days will fin.
ish the work. As there have been thirty
days run already, this means that three.
fourths Of the crop has already beer
threshed.
Mr. Lawer is now in the mines. and il i,
hoped that he will. with full force oI
men, begin operations in the near future
This is the intention OF Mr. Lawlez. il th,
ore continues to hold out as good as a
present.
DR.. A. @. Smith of Portland has return
ed from Alaska, and he denounces the in.
ordinate booming of the country, Will,
he admits that the Klondike is good. b,
says it is folly and suicidal, for persons L
attempt to get in now.
Professor Charles Freidel returned on las
nights overland from short business tri
to Portland. While there he purchase
fer the University Of Oregon quadri
polar direct current Edison dynamo.
will have capacity of over l60 8l.candl
power incandescent lights. He also purch
ased 0 25-horse Russell engine. -Eugen
!. Guard.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
AFTER A THIEF.

Several days ago the DsM )oaAr man.
toned the daring escape OF Gal. Cornell
wanted in California for cattle stealing.
His partner Frank Meridith was arrested
and was placed in Jail in tugene pending I, g
from T. S. FroWley, deputy sheriff from
Mococ county, Calf, and was very
desperate affair, Cornel's horse being
shot under him. THIS noon Frowley ar
rived in Albany hot on the tracks OF
Cornell, whom he saw and recognized
ahead OF him. but having left his war
rant with a Juncti IN constable, had to
get another out of Justice Hawkins
court. Then with Constable Strainey
started this afternoon for Jefferson in
tending to head him at the bridge. Cor
mel. is desperate man and there is iii-
BILE to be trouble.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
Brownsville.

Mr.. Wa. Christensen, our popular
hardware merchant, has sold g one bal
n crest OF business to Mr.. A. L. Ban
nzrd, OF Portland.
J. B. Iillo.zon, the contractor zho i
10 build the new bridge scross the Cal
ipooia At CraEtordaTilie, eommeaeeC
work this week by tearing down the old
structure.
Or. E E. Cable and family left tol
Albuquerque, New Mexico, last Wednes
day evening, where they expect to reside
They have gone higher with The hopes o
Obtaining beneficial results for Mrs
Cables Healih--Times.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

MILLINERY 0FKNING. Wednesday
next, Sept. 18th, Mrs. John y. Hoffman
will open her braoch millinery store next
door to ]. A. Cummings Drug store or
First street, with the finest display oI
trimmed hats and latest novelties, am
better prepared to serve my customer
than ever before, having secured the ser
vices of q tirst class trimmer from Port
and. Call and be convinced.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

A GREAT REDUCTION in all kinds OF
goods, including very large, well select
ed stock Of shoes. Gail and examine prices
before buying elsewhere and you will find
it to your great advantage by doing so
Please don forget to change purses when
you change dresses, which is the most es-
sential thing to me. The bet selection OF
the latest styles and colors in Ladies eapes
and Jackets, misses and childrens plush,
sealets, astrachan and cloth, Just opened
and will be sold at reduced rates at
P. CoHEN's.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
Lucky Rabbit-Poot Charms.

Our rabbits feet are all hind feet taken
from rabbits killed at midnight in 3
country churchyard by crcss-ey ed red
headed negro, and warranted to cure all
ills, accomplish all good purposes, and
to fill q long-feit want.
Everybody should have at least one oI
these or life is not worth living. Fo,
sale at French's Jewelry Store s5c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

LIVE RUNAwAY.-The team OF II. j..
Moore, OF Benton county ran sway las:
evening just as the DEAScRAT was out.
down Broadalbin, up First and across
the bridge. In front OF Gilson's barber
shop they ran into Judge BIackbur g
buggy, and on the bridge into the wagon
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brukman, break
ing it almost into kindling wood. L g.
Bruckmsn was thrown out but escaped
without any injury. The Moore horses
fell down on the bridge and were stop.
ped. 1t was decidedly exciting run.
away experience.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

NOTICE.. Owing to the some confusion
which has resulted from . similarity VI
names we have deemed it expedient TO
change tie name of our laundry; and
hereafter our place will be known as the
"Magut liza Laundry" Respectfully
IC Simpson & Son,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

FIVE CoRS ALIIs GIELs xere in the city
yesterday afternoon On bieycles- They
remained until O'Clock at night and
20; 10 cuising up 50. and becoming g
noisy Nightwalchmzn Bailess orderei
them ou; OF the city and advised them
TO 90 home, which they did Their
fathers should use whip on them o,
keep them al home.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

A CHESS ToUkSAxKST Next Mondsy
evening al the srmory 9 chess tourna-
ment will be begun between eight mem
bers OF F. Co., with Leslie Niereck bar
red. Mr.. Viereck viii act ss referee.
Each man will play three games each
evenine, and the contest will last during
the week. Il promises to create ccnsid-
erAble interest.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

The San Francisco Weekly Examiner
next year will give to its subscribers q
$40. 900 residence in San Francisco rent
ing for $50 a month, IS, $50 U. S. bond a
1880 gold nugget and hundreds of other
things. You can get the Examiner and
WEEKLY DEMocRAT for 81 so year, with
the DAILY DEAocRAr by mail for $4.25, by
carrier 1913, in advance. The DEAo-
Graf win order only on combination pay
ment.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
WHEA r..

The market today is firm This noon
the Chicago quotation sas cent higher
than yesterday while tnat of Liverpool
was cent lower, due to speculative in
fiuences.
In Albany the quotation is so cents
and perhaps more for big shipments
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

LEcTrRx.-Miss Kate DEFEAT, secre-
tary and lecturer Of the Oregon State
Secular Union and representative Of the
Liberal University, will lecture in Al
bany, September Is. Subject OF lecture
"a Glance Behind the Curtain" Ad-
mission free, all are invited.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17
FRIDAY
WHEAT

A little better still today. soc to 81 =
cents in Albany. Liverpool, the grea.
market OF the world, this noon had ad-
vanced 2 cents. Quotation this noon
New York $l.0ls6; Chicago, 9S cents
San Francisco, .97S.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-09-17

CoSsoLDATED.-T.L L. Dugger. OF the
Scio Press and ]. s. Smith, of the I'm
print, have formed = pNrtnership and the
ixo ps spers will be consolidated on Ocss-
bsr ;ss and run at this city, the Press
being discontinued.