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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
MONDAY
Tie Coming Extension Mortgage
From the OregOnian:

From the Oregonian:
The Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Com
pany, incorporated few days ago at AL
bany, was organized for the purpose of
financing the project of extending the
1aquina bay line through Eastern Ore
gon. The objects of the incorporation
are to buy the 142 miles Of completed
track of the Oregon Central & Eastern
(lhe old Oregon Paciicl, on which stock
and bonds will be issued TO raite money
for the extension east of the mountains.
There is not Ient of Indebtedness now
against the Oregon Central & Eastern,
80 il is in good condition to get money
for any extension enterprise.
Within the coming few weeks the
mortgage covering the present line east
from Yaquina, given to secure the bonds
to be issued, will be fled for record in
Lincoln, Benton and Linn counties,
where the railroad is located. While no
official announcement has been made of
the amount of bonds that will be issued,
it Is intImated that the mortgage will be
for about SIS 900 per mile, or total of
81, 130, 600. The new corporation is au-
tho-ized to issue stock to tie amount of
81, ,E00, 600. These figures are compare
lively modest for so important q project,
especially when it is remembered that
the books show an expenditure of more
than $l6, ,000, 900 on the portion of the
road already built, out it is easy rail-
road building through the part Of East
ern Oregon selected for the new lire, and
the track will be stretched out rapidly
over the plain at mere fraction of the
cost per mile of the portion crossing the
two mountain ranges
The papers sre icing drawn in New
York, and the preliminary arrangements
may be somewhat changed before the
documents are signed. There are indi-
cations, however, tnst railroad construc-
tion will begin on the eastward extern
sion as soon as the weather will permit
in the spring. As to whether construc
ton shall proceed from both ends or on
both main main line and branches. Mr.
Hammond who is the prime mover IN
the enterprise, is not prepared to say
now. "There's many slip 'twixt the
cup and the lip" said be. 'and it is of
no use to declare cur intehtions before
all arrangements aie fully perfected. OF
course, our general purpose is set forth
in the incorporation articles, and We ex
pect to carry out that purpose. Bul
many of the details remain to be per.
fected. and notifications are Away;
possible in the formative stage of bust.
ness enterprise like this"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
From Skagway.

A man spending the winter at skag-
way writes to friends in Salem that the
thermometer has not been down to zero
there yet this winter. The sun rises
now a. 8 O'Clock in the morning and sets
at in the afternoon. He says that by
January /, there will be a wagon road
completed to the top OF the divide over
the mountain pass and that's rich comp
any which has constructed the road, has
large force OF men at work on it, and
and will keep il in repairs next year. He
says that pack trains are going and com.
ing back and forth across the mountains
toward Dawson and that business is gen.
orally booming. The poorest kind OF
lumber in Skagway is worth $40 per
thousand and that many substantial
buildings would be built il insurance
could be procured. There Is great
opening for insurance business.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

DTED TKoM 0BEsrrY.-Mcro Observer !:
Word came to this office yesterday stat
ing that Mr Walker. xho is known ss
"the Morrow county fat boy" had died
early that morning. He was q son OF A.
l.. Walker, OF Eight Mile. aud though
not more than Eve Get tall weighed about
400 pounds. Although Mr.. Walker bad
taken . great many anti.iat n med.es. he
vas not successful in reducing his flesh
On the contrary, he grew tieshier and Of
late his burden OF fiesh hiss been inped-
ing the action OF the vital organs and life
became harden. His death was not
unexpected.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

The most money is made on cheap things. Be-
ware OF cheap baking powder 1t contains alum and
other things bad for you; or it is weak and wastes
money
IL oeAhlings Best could be made and sold for the
price OF the cheap baking powders we should be onv
too glad to make it and sell it so; for the whole
ket-yes the whole world-would be ours
Your grocer knows-ask him. 4as
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
New Grange Ofhcers.

Halsey-M, Mrs Laubner; o. P II
rreerAsen: Les. Nrs Anderson; 5, p 7
Starr; Asst s, ChAs Bond: Chap, Mrs
Taylor; Treas, Mrs Davis: See, ii
G Davis; 6 K, P " Quinn; p. Miss
Cummings; F. Mrs Ii Freerksen; c,
Mrs Quinn; L A $. Mrs Smith. Instsl-
lAtiou TO be the Srd Saturday in January,
lSas.
HArrisburs-w ". E E Upmeyer.
0verseer, Con Meyers; Lecturer, B a
Beamis: Steward, A D Morris; Asst
Stewart, Laura Morris; Chaplain, Mrs
B A Beamis; Treasurer, Mrs D = Busey ;
Secretary, \ McMeeken; Gate Keeper,
D S Busey; Trustee: W J McMseken ;
delegates 10 County Council, Mrs y
McMeeken, S Train
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
MARRIED..

THARP-FL0CK.-At the Congrega-
tional parsonage, this city, by Rev. D..
V. Polling, Mr.. Frank Tharp, and Miss
Addie Flock, both oil Benton county.
Mr.. Tharp is prosperous and popular
Young farmer, and the tride is former
school teacher. an accomplished young
lady OF excellent character. They have
the best wishes OF many friends.
the Conpre-
gaticnal parsonage, this city, on We'd
nesday, Dec, 10Th. 1897, Mr.. Henry
TArter and Miss S. n. Haight, both oil
Polk Co, D. V. Polling officiating.
Mr.. Tarter is a prosperous young farm.
er. who resides on the big Luekiamute,
Miss Haight lie Polk county girl, and ia
highly respected by oil who knew her.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
At the College.

The December College Sindent is out
with considerable matter Of intsres. 10
the students. The f3.iozing are some OF
the smaller items:
Proposing 10 the Society,"" which he
will deliver to the ErodelpbiAns.
icsl contest to choose representative in
the ttAte contest are NJ. B. Marcellus,
W. Wight. ] Z. Tyree. &C. Bryant,
4 z. smick and ]. Z Torbei.
W. Z. Stewart, '95, may lie iolud
from 2 TO - N. AZ the electric lighs
station
An. Williams, SO. oil yisalis. Calf.
is quite ILL.,
Mrs. Kate Burkhzrt, IS. IS visiting
Portland relatives.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

PARALYzED.-Mrs. John Sommeryille,
mother OF Harvey and Mack Sommer-
vile, who resides a few miles west OF
Harrisburg, vas paralvEed at an early
hour this morning. and at last accounts
was unable to speak and il in q precar-
ious condition. Mack Sommerville, who
had pnr>hssed tickets, and with his Eiis
expected to leave for a visi. TO San Fran
cisco tonight. left for his mothers bed
side as soon as he heard OF the unwe.-
come news. Mrs. Sommerville lived in
Eugene Tor year or more.-Guard, Of
Dec. 20.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
Farmers Institute.
At Tangent.

At Tangent.
PROGRAM.
Wednesday, Dec. % 10 q. m.-Iu ic.
separating aid ehurniug. Prof. l.
Kent; music, discussion.
Ba' ket cinner
Wednesday. l 80 p. m Mus ic, Plant
diseases, Prof Moses Craig; d,S cussiou,
music. essay by W Fisher, discussion,
u music.
7:So p. m.-Music, Paper-The Grange
aud what 1t has Accomplished, by G II
Walker. discussion, music, lecture on
beneficial aud injurious insects linus
trated by stereopticou, Prof A Cord.
ley. music
Thursday, 10 a. m.-Music, Sslos and
Silage, s F Smith, discussion, music,
Nature Study in the Public Schools.
Prof A B Cordley. discussion, music.
Basket Cinner.
$50 p. m.-Music, Paper-Road build
ing. Prof q \ SHELTON. discussion. music,
Select Reading .'The Farm Mortgage"by
Fl Scott, music, adjournment.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
Watt Monteith Won.

"Watt Monteith is conceded 10 be one
OF the crack shots of Portland's q nimrods
Jimmy Rutherford is known by the si-
washes throughout the entire Northwest
as death In the Ducks PATH" but the
the reputation of Herman Burrell eclipses
both. From the Gulf States to Skagway
hunters and sporting men speak of him
as the" Man with Two Guns" he at times
carrying a breech loader and a muzzle
loader with him on his hunting trips and
with these he does terrific execution.
Saturday morning last Monteith, Ruther-
lord and Burrell left down river on the
hunters boat for a shoot on Deer Island.
1t was to be q pool shoot. Each had put
up IS making a sweepstake of SIS and
the man killing tie most birds was to
take $40 of the pot, the man firing the
most shots winning second money!" saws
the Mercury. Then follows q humorous
account OF how they tried to get ahead oil
each other. Burrell ringing in two
guns. But they did some Big shooting.
The party brought in bag of 16S ducks,
of which Monteith killed 81, Rutherford
4S and Burrell IL. Burrell fired l09 shots,
Rutherford 104; but when the handicap
of the six shots fred from Barrell's muz-
Ele loader was taken into account by Mon. /
teith-who. had been named referee-the |
latter decided that Rutherford had won
second money by one shot.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

The CARDtSvL QcAEIEr and Prof. Fleck
at the opera house on Thursday evening,
Dec. so. The Statesman says OF the lat
ter: The few who have heard him are
unstin.ed in their praise Of him as great
concert player. He has large reper-
toire OF the greatess concert numbers
played by the world's greatest players.
The fiatterirg press notices that he has
received, both in Europe and America,
are a very sure guarantees that his play
ing be.magnifleent. MIR. Fleck is ma
tive OF Vienna, Australia, graduate OF
the Imperial Conservatory of Music At
st. Petersburg, Russia, and a pupil OF
Anton Rubenstein.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
Drain Normal Notes

The entertainment TO be given by the
Pub ic school next Friday afternoon
promises 10 be we'll attended
Aboat forty students viii return to
their respective homes by rail aud stage
to spend the holidays.
ii travelling showmen routi always
have their way, aud !. all their made.to-
order arguments we're needed. students
would attend the school every day and a
show at night. "lis always just the
thing for students"
The vesperian .ociety operated by the
lady students, has closed its doors till af-
ter the holidays.
The young mems ors,orical club is de-
veIoping some real lsilver-tongued orators.
II you want to know any and all the
latest nexs attend the current event
club, served fresh from England, Cuba,
Hawaii and Alaska: meals at all hours
At the close OF the eentertsinmeut 10 be
given in the Normal next Friday even
ing, Dec. "a, an oyster supper will be
served in the boarding hall. A large
crowd will be present and the alter part
of the evening will be spent in songs
speeches and games. CEsAR-
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
JAPS ROBBED.
Two Haisey Young Men Arrested
for Robbing Three .Japs.

Halsey has case that is exciting
great deal of interest in that city and VIC
unity. Last Friday night abou. o'clock
three Japs were visited at their room in
the section house by two young men with
handkerchiefs over parts OF their face.
One OF them fourishing q revolver de-
manded the money OF the Japs, who were
known to have been paid off recently.
The Japs handed out about $25 and the
young men departed with the money
that was to cause them q good deal OF
trouble. The Japs positively identified
one OF the men as Clarence Morgan a son
oi +. NJ. Morgan. During the evening
young Morgan and Walter Smith, a son
OF w. q. Smith, had been seen together,
having started out on hunting expedi-
ton. Both young men were arrested
yesterday and in the afternoon appeared
before the Halsey Justice, j. r. Wyatt,
ol this city appearing for them and Judge
whitney Tor the prosecution. The de-
iendants waived examination. and were
held under $3.50 bonds TO await the action
oil the grand jury. Some one who knows
young smith says he has always been a
hne young II an and does not believe be
could be implicated in such an act.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

amusement.
Judge Geo Fl Burnett is new the new
W NJ Of of Pacific lodge A. F. & A. N Of
Salem
Ssm Lewis and Albert Riggs, supposed
to be lost IN the snow at Fish Lake have
returned home all right.
Mrs. Arch Allen, of Portland, is in the
city on holiday visit, the guest OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Dsnnals.
Skagway Schmidt and son, OF Corval-
lis, we're in the city today. The latter
will leave next week for Alaska
Mr.. August Stark, who has been at
tending the medical school in Portland,
came up Saturday evening to spend the
holidays and assist in the holiday trade.
The ohildren's singing class OF the
Conservatory of Music Of the college,
gave very entertaining m Isict lie last
Saturday evening in the college. 1t vas
a meritorious affair.
Miss Eliza B. Wallace, sister of J
NJ. Wsllace of Salem. recently died a
Cambridge, Ohio. Miss Wallace for q
good manv years was connected with the
colored school at Knoxville, TsnE., and
several years ago, was in Albany on a
visit
DIR E. P. Geary, Of Mediord, has sold
his business to his partner and also his'
fine residence in that city at a price of
s, $50 and will seek location in South
| ern California. DIR. Geary was once an
Albany boy, and has been Grand Chan
celIor OF the X Of P OF Oregon.
Mr.. John Sgikehammer, the silver
tongued orator end Linn county's most
erudite citizen, was in the city today ,and
informed the DEMOCRAT man that IN
about two weeks he expected TO deliver
a lecture at the opera house on Corpus
GUAR Philosophy, lin which he has deived
Extensively.
Statesman: "Billy" Wright, the scls-
sor grinder and horse radish man, return
ed last night from Butte, Montana, where
he spent the past two mrntbs. Business
is lively in Montana, lie saEz, and he did
very we'll while there. He will again
make valley tours id his regular business
with headquarters 10 Sa,em.
On last Saturday evening few OF tbs
mary friends of Mrs. Kate B. Montague
Gt being the occasion of her birthday
came in Oh her at her home by surprise
and spent very pleasant evening with
her and her family in social enjoyment
Refreshments were served after which ar
elegant, unique souvenir was presented
by one of the guests on behalf OF the
others. The whole affair was impronptr
and a success withal.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
WHEAT.

Even Mr.. Letter Is not able 10 bull the
price Of wheat any higher. The inclin.
alton is now lower. Today's quotations
are i:
New York 935sc.
Chicago 93c.
San Francisco 831..
Albany 64c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

BowLING.-Mr. Drum. of the bowling
alley, has written the Scio bowlers, who
have been 30 anxious to play an Albany
team that they will be accommodated
any evening at this city. in friendly
game, at the alleys. II the contest
comes off the following team will prob.
ably repr esent Albany: Otto Lee, D. II.
James, A. r. Mccoy, DR.. Beers and DR..
Trimble.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
BORN.

ROGERs.-On Dec. 20. 1897. at Millers,
to Dir. and Mrs G. w. Rogers, q son.
CUSTER. On Dec. 20, 1897, near Al
bany, to Mr.. and Mfs. Jasper Custer,
girl.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

DF Macy. the Californian, shipped
sixty CeestiAls from Salem to California
yesterday
An engine and hfteeu cars passed
through Albany es'erday for Gob'e. where
they will be placed on the new Astoria
railroad.
On Jannavy 70 the Supreme Lecturer
the A o L w Of the United States will be
in Albany when he wiIl ce given \ recep-
tinn by the Albany lodge PROBABLY IN the
opera house
MonrlOuth's new osficers:-Ma. or Ira
c Po oEeli; eouucilmen. " Mulkey, w A
Wann. c b Lewis. g g Fisher; treasurer,
A A BentIy: recorder, L Grounps: marshal
Lorin W Waller,
Whit is claimed TO be the the record in
knoekouts vas made iasi-night at the
Hoffman Club. Lynn. Mass when Nike
higgins pu, Tom Forau. OF Maiden, out in
5k seconds. The previous record was six
seconds
In a so game bosling tournament al
Pendleton Fred " Hendley made a score
Of 2555, averaging 81 in each game He
has started on his second 50 games. TO Try
TO b@at The coast record OF as Ii is LeIicy.
ed he will do 1t, as he is an exceedingly
careful bowler.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

The Journal says the Salem indoor base
ball team are practieipg hard for the game
to be played on Christmas day at ? NJ
with the Albany club.
Alfred r Ockerman, of Portland. is said
to be missing he is secretary of The Eiks,
and it is thought he may possibly have
gone to Canada, but it Is not yet known
whether he is short in his accounts.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

Dos'r GuEss.-Perfnmes are carta into
please her. especially when you give Pal
mer's, the best. zee our assortment In
fame, boxes also our line Of Toilet cases.
albums. glove and handkerchief boxes,
comb brush and mirrer sets All new and
up to date goods, We ask your inspection.
hURKHAKr & LEE.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

At French's jewelry store you will
find q beautiful display of Christmas
novelties We invite an inspection Of
goods and prices.
The people of Albany and vicinity are
invited to sall and see our display o
Christmas goods, come in whether you
wish TO purchase or not, you will be vel
coined.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

FfRgMES's BALL. 1.-The annual firemen,s g
bal on ChIistmae eve. will be q masked
affair, and no pains is being spared to
make 1t a success. First class home mu,
sic. Appropriate decorations. Good or
der, novel costumes and fine time. Ball
tickets $l.00. Gallery tickets for specta-
tors 15c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
WHEAT.

Chicago ia the center of attraction with
fierce fight between the bulls and bears'
December wheat is over dollar. The
May quotations are:
Chicago 9S14c.
New York 94c.
San Francisco SAC.
Albany 64c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
! cath of Sylvester.

Word WAS received from Lebanon this
morning that Henry Sylvester, wFo was
accidentally shot by his brother-in-law
Asbury Fitzwater, while hunting, had
died from the effects Of the wousd. The
accident is reported 10 have happened in
the following manner:
Sylvester and FitZgater we're crossing
. guleh. Sylvester had assembled the
bank OF the gulch and was about 10 feet
in advance and about 10 feet above Fiiz
water. Eitzwa;er was carry his shotgun
by the barrel, @ith the muzzie pointing
Toward, when the hammer caught in his
bootstrap and the gun was discharged, the
contents striking SylyesteE in the right
thigh AID ranging upward, striking the
bone bat not breaking ii, going around
on the outside Of the leR.a lev shot enter
ing The groin. The gun xas loaded win
No. shot, which. being fired from dis
tance Of only about 10 or I2 feet, made a
dangerous wound.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

BASE BALL TONIGHT. AT the opera
house at 8 O'Clock. F Co. vs. Boy's
Club. Look out for live time. Ad.
mission 10 centss.
The members OF the Simonton Band
are requested to meet at 1850 O'Clock
and play for the. game.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

Wm. Faber, the clever manager of the
Albany Brewing Co., interviewed his
numerous customers in the valley last
week. He reports business better than
ever Jacksonville Times.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
Read, Peacock Co.
Albany, Oregon.

The Ladies Bazaar have the best
selected line in late style handKerchfefs
ever brought to Albany. Prices from three
cents upward. also the up to date pocket
books, purses, ehatelaine and shopping
Tags.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24
STEWART And SOX HDW. co
Dealers IN
Hardware, Paints and Oils.
Wagon katerial.
Iron. Steal. Coal, Chain, etc.

sroEEs--whezt Is a good price snd
there Is no reason in the world Why you
should nos buy your Eiie cook stove.
We can fit you on. with anything In the
line Of stoves and ranges. having large
stock OF jewels and "Uniyers2ls"
constantly on hand.
GuSs AND AxNUxTaoS-Huntin has
nov commenced and we are prepared
for il With hne line of guns and . big
stock OF ammunition. Our stock Of shot.
guns is particularly good and the prices
very low. Call early and get you choice
BICY1E-We still carry the two best
bicycles in the market-the ..Columb bis"
and Hartford" There isn't anv other
wheel IhAt Will give az good satisfaction.
and the people are beginning 10 find it
out We also have repair shop, 80 II
your old wheel needs any work, come
around and We viii put it IN good shape
tor you.
JEWEL DIsE HAERows-Does your old
disk harrow rear up in the middle un-
less you run q rail into itr When you
get n Jewel" you won't have this
trouble. Il has solid steel frame, is
the most durable harrow on the market.
and il il doesn't do as good work as any
OF theoi you can bring II tack
PLows AND HARzoEs-You can't raise
30 bushels OF wheat per acre unless you
get the ground in good copdition and ne
have the implements 10 do it with ano
plows that viii be light draft and viii
scour in any soil and we don't think any
one can beat Us on price.
The BKsT BUesY brought into the val.
ley is StudehAker's ''Ixzer," and we in.
vite you to come around and take . look
at our stock We have them in light
and heavy siEes, brew sieT and end sprines
quarter leather al ! full leather tops and
the gears in three different colors.
100 BUsHELs Of wheat Is a common
every day load for 3 SiS Siudebskei
wagon. It is not warranted by the max
ers under such 8 load. but it carries thai
much right along dusiOg the straw-Lsul-
ing season. However il is warranted Il
carry as much az a SIs wagon of any
other manufacture. II you want wag
on that will last you during the lest o
your life, buy the "StuGebaker."
| SUPERIOR DRTLIs-
VIM Jordan, E D Farwell,
Jno Hutchins, VIM Walker,
E Archibald, 81 aecker,
AL Perry, s Eree-ksen,
Geo E Edge, z g Hayes,
Frank Trites, E D Barrett.
II you think the Superior drill is no
right at the top. ask any Of the aboy
named gentlemen, each of whom bough
and used one last spring. We have jus
, received q car load for the fail trade, an,
|, they are not old bankrupt stock iron
Portland, but were shipped direct to u
from the factory Aug. LIST. Come arcun
and see the very latest and besi drill.
DoS'r FORGET that the place to buy q
these articles and many others that v
have not mentioned, is at the store {
the
!, STEWART & SOX HDw. CO.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-24

HAD BEEx LosT.-Upon some jewelrv
being missed from au Albany mouse the
chief oi police was notified and all the
tramps round about were searched when
il was asc@rtained little boy in the fam
lily while playing with the property, to
which he h I'd helped him self, had lost i.
under sidewalk, where il was found.