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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

VIM. Lane, OF PIainview, who has been
attending TO the estate of his late brother
A. w. Lane, was in Albany today on his
way home.
A letter received from Mrs. ". B.
Lawler from Paris, by an Albany friend,
states that Mr. Lawler's eyes are greatly
improved, and the prospects were that
his sight would be permanently restored.
Mrs. w. W. Williams appointment as
postmaster at this place has been con-
firmed, and she was noti6ed Of the same
last Observation-Disclosures Enter
prise.
Miss Bessie Burkhad, who has been
visiting with Miss Bessie Butler for sew
eral days, has been very sick at HIss
Buffers home, but is now getting better.
Her brother from Albany wac in the city
Monday to see her Independence En-
terprise
The Eugene Journal: "E. L. Thomp-
con, OF San 2 1ancisco, representing in
sursnee, was in Eugene during the week.
He attended the Advancement Club
Monday night and expressed himself as
particularly pleased sith the remarks of
Prof. Condor, whom he said carried him
back to childhood's days, as he had al
ways known Of the Professor Mr.. 7. Is
the only son of the late David Thom7-
son, of Albany, and brother-in-Iag of
our fellow toTnsmsn, Lark BIlyeu, hzy-
ing married Mrs. Blyeu's sister. He is
one Of the native sons OF Oregon and is
proud of that distinction"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
HOME AND ABROAD.
February I6,
Bows Club entertainment.

February 10,
Boys Club entertainment.
Ring phone 9. or smiley tbs printer
Finest candies and nuts at c. E.
BRowSELL's.
Timothy SEED for sale at C z. Brow
HEIIs-
Pop corn that pops can found at C.
Z. BRowxEn's.
Ali shades In chiffon, also new yelling
a. the Ladies' Bazaar.
A new line Of infants xezr Just received
at the Ladies Bazaar
Linn county is down a. owing Oregon
about $500 On deiinqu mt taxes.
Crawford & Hzrnish for photographs.
Prices from 81 to 80 PER dozen.
IL you want absolutely correct time set
your watch with French's regulator.
At PreBch's iewelIy store you can buy
sp@etscles and eye glasses from 25c up
Two packages Of garden seeds for Sets.
according 20 their usual custom at Stewart
4 So1's
The membership Of the Mzcczbees in
Oregon has nearly doabIei since the fall oi
1895.
Dr. G. w. Asxtun, pnyklciAn and sur
geon. Albany Or. Calls answered prompt.
iy IN city or country.
Reserve seats are now On sale at Burk-
bart * Lees for the engagement Of PAXTON
Big Comedy Co. On Feb. Sta
Information that Is worth its weight In
god: Ges your meats of zh kinds AZ Hen
II Sro3srs :, On Second street
IL you are In need Of q heating stove
call and examine the Royal Jewel al II.
Stewart L S0x Hardware Cos
The Journal accuses the Statesman OF re-
oeiving $1,000 for supporting Mitchell II
true that Is certainly fair price
The water rate IN Ashland has jast beer
Fzis@9 70 81 With 8 little extra for irrigz-
ton Tsat certainly Is reasonable
Dr- H. Z. and o. Z Beers otsoes anf
residence IN ihe post oekoe buiiding- Spec
IA attention given 10 diseases Of women-
They contin1e to pay foot ball down in
Southern Oregon. The Eagle Point COW
boys recently defeated the God Hill min
ers % too.
TIE district school tax OF Drain, the seal
al state normal school, Is % mills, more
than the entire tax Of Albany, county. city
and scbooi.
A good resolution for 1897 Is to call in
AZ H2ighI Bros and order some Of theE,
, choice meats Taeir constant resolution L
to treat the public well
The Ladies SazAar are showing new
muslin underwear in skirts, aightRo~ns
corset covers and drawers for les morey
than they can be made up al hone.
For choice meets Of all kinds call On En-
eriek 4 Br1ckman In the Blnmbezg bloes
where they are running their own bosinssi
and treating their customers we'll.
Just down the ssrset at end and Els
worth. the Albany Dressed Beef Co AZ.
/ splendidly equipped for serving the pubii'
well in al kinds Of choice meats, promptly
and carefully.
By using Halls Hair Rsnewer, gray
faded, or disco!ored hair assumes the nas-
nral color Of youth. and gIoxs luxurian
and strong, plsAsing everybody.
B cause they refuse to take part in Al
Illegal Joint convention Of the houses ths
Statesman very foolishly says the following
uan are assisting the popuiist enterprise
Gesner, Hohson, Calbre&th. Carter, Nc
Ciung, Hasestine, Nuikey, Reed, Lake
Dawson and Huntington.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

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-
tenn effeotually, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers 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. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co
SAE FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. kf. sEu rom. NJ
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
A Filthy Gang

''GiE me five cents 10 zee The monkey
dance" was the plAintive, persistent APP
peai of three as dirty looking Italian
women as one ever set eyes on On the
backs OF two were infants, seemingly
chliviocs to their uncomfortable sur
roundings.
And the men, great. lazy, filthy look
ing fellows, with their lazy bears. Ap-
pealing for another nickle TO "see rec
hear dance" or wTesile.
These were about the only sights OF
abe day.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
SATURDAY.
THE oRAToRiCAL CONTEST.

A large audience Was present last night
AZ the opera house to hear six very
bright young men and ladies orate to as
certain who should represent Albany
college at the State Oratorical contest,
soon TO be held at Sewberg. Ii was the
fifth local contest, and some declared tie
best. Be it as it may, it vas greatly ap-
preciated and Was a decided cridit TO tie
college as well as students.
Mr. Gail Hill with the equanimity OF
q Depew acted as master OF ceremonies.
The college band, reiniorced by several
from the Albany hand, opened the pro-
gram with music.
The first oration Was by Jas. P. Smick
on the very important subject. Inter
national Arbitration" the necessity of
which in an age OF peace was set forth and
suggest ons made.
Miss Ella McCoy's oratinn was on
Two Graves on ST Helens." They are
those oi Napoleon BonapArte, the worlds
greatest general and Mrs. Sarah Judsou,
missionary, the latter Of whom was
iven credit for doing the greatest coed
gn the world.
L Miss Marguerite Anderson was given g
warm encore alter being heard in vocal
solo.
Miss VI. Laura Allen pronounced her
ora,ion on "The Power OF C0nscieace."
whose workings she fully portrayed.
Miss Marguerite Hopkins Grafton was
Failure an Element OF Success" in
which il WAS shown how big and little
failures in life 90 often result in the
greatest successes
ChA=. CuntiE ~as heard in = piano So
10 displaying his talent.
Mr.. Bert Wight, who represented the
collage last year, presented the Puritan
Principle" showing how ii works in our
institutions iods;, an important factor
in the world
w Edgar Stewards Grafton was on
The Fanatic" bringing oct in an orig
man of one idea, in The world, using
sayonarolA as the central figure for his
closely connected thoughts.
The Judges Of the contest were Rev.
D. V. Polling, Lawyer J. r. Wyatt and
T. P Nutting. Without knowing the
authors they had previously marked the
standing OF the or2gions on four posnts.
rhetorical excellence. originality, subject
matter and style OF treatment. the aver
age counting half. The delivery Was
marked as the oraiions were pronounced
and counted kAlf, the average Of the
three Judges ruling. W. Edgar stewart,
whose delivery was excellent and whose
Grafton had been noticeable for its org
inaliiy, style OF treatment and rhetoric,
was given first place, with Mr.. Bert
Wight close second The decision was
received in . manner to indicate that il
was also The decision OF the audience q:
la whole.
An oyster supper at the College for the
students was also digested in honor o.
the event.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

Tue BoYs CLpB entertainment viii be
given on the 10th of February instead OF
the 18th as announced. The boys will
be assisted in the entertainment by some
OF Albany's best talent, and they deserve
q liberal patronage. They will present
the irresistible farce Initiating Gran
ger" on that night, which will show the
public the manner in which grangers
are sometimes treated st an agricultural
college. The entertainment viii be given
in the Congregational church and the
admission will be only 10 cents. Come
out and help the boys, their entertain.
ment will be choek full OF fun.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

EDITOR THoRr DEAD. - Wednesday
morning about O'Clock E. P. Thorp, ed
ltor of the Cottage Grove Leader, IVES
found lying dead, face down in pool Of
water quarter of a mile east Of that
place. A doctor who arrived at the place
soon after, said that Thorp was stricken
with a severe attack of apoplexy. He
was member of the Cumberland Pres
byIerian church, and belonged to the
Mat onic order, by which he was buried.
Mr.. Thorp was in the newspaper bnsi-
ness about 25 years and was about %
years old.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

A Perrydale. Polk county Chinaman was
sentenced TO the county Jail for 80 days for
stealing an umbrella. No one ever heard
of white man being sentenced for steal
ing an umbrella, common occurrence.
Prot Kauematz' silkworm colony. COM
prising more than 800. 600 worms. at CO.
auille, Or, has concluded it's cocoon spin
ming. The professor says the work has
Teen done much quicker and better this
season than before, aud il anything u Q
cocoons are better also.
Mrs Katie Adkins committee d suicide by
inhsling chorofcr,n ut the Sherwood Lotel
Thursday night at Cottage Grove. She
was about twenty years of age and the
wife uf Vim Adkins, of that place, who
keeps saloon. Family trouble is said TO
be the cause.
Senator McClung has introduced a bill,
placing the state printer on an annual sal.
airy of s3n00. He shall be elected in the
same manner as other state officers. A
printing plant shall be purchased and
owned by the state, by the terms of the
bill.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

A. B. Hammond has gone to Astoria.
Id. Miller visited the state legisla-
ture yesterday.
Hons. Jason Wheeler and w. X. Bill
yeu returned from Salem this noon
License has been issued for the mar
riage OF Isaac Trip and Annie Rucker.
G. w. Watts, OF this city, acted as
clerk OF the joint session at Salem yes
terday.
Hon. Riley Kirk, OF Brownsville, was
in the city today on his way home from
the state hold out.
Mr.. s G.. Doris has returned from
Harrisburg. where he has been editing
the Review in good manner for several
months.
| Harry Palmer the scene painter, was
in Albany this morning and went 10
Salem on the boat. His wife went to
Salem yesterday.
Col. ]. b. Eddy has moved to Rose.
burg and is holding down the editorial
chair Of the Plaindealer, also the office
Of railroad commissioner.
Mr.. Geo. Hochestedler OF this citv ha,
been promoted to the position OF Colone
OF the Uniform Rank X of OF Oregon
the highest state office in the order, {
deserved compliment to q faithful
knight.
About twenty young members OF tn,
8. S. class of Mrs. l.. Z. Hamilton me
last night in the rooms OF DIR. Mrs. Beer
and spent an enjoyable evening with EN-
inent statesmen. Each one preseut wa
to be recognized from the language q
the statesman he represented, a featur
that was profitable and entertaining.
delicious lunch was served.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
new YORK WORLD,
THRlcE-h-WEEk EDITION
.4ges a Week. l5s Pspersa a lear.

Is larger than any weekly or semi
weekly paper published and Is the only
important democratic weekly" pub
ished in New York City. Three times
ss large - the leading REPUBLICAN week
ly OF New York Cit-. Il viii be Of
-ecial advantage to you during the
residential Campaign. as It Is pub
he'd every other day, except Sunday,
lag all the freshness and timelines
daily. Il combines al the neEs
long list of interesting depart
=, unique features, cartoons and
tic illustrations, the latter being Q
atty.
these improvements have been
-a4ue without any increase In the cost
which remains At one dollar per year
We offer this Une9ualed newspaper
and the WEEKLY DKNoCRAI together one
year for $500. Satisfactory terms wit
ly
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
DOOMED.
Mitchell No Nearer Election.

SALEM, Feb. 4, sos .. m.-The joint
convention disclosed only thirty-eight
present. Huntington withdrew, declar-
ing the action OF the Benson house and
joint convention unconstitutional. Moth
ing was done.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR STAYroS.-The
Stayton Mail says: Another electric
light proposition is this week submitted
to Stayton citizens by A. l.. Shreye, OF
the Electric Light and Power company
operating at Dallas. Mr.. Shreve agrees
to put in Thompson & Huston dynamo
of 150 light capacity il the city and its
citizens will grant him the necessary
charter aud patrouize the plant to the
extent OF 100 lights, or near that figure.
He proposes to furnish l6-candle power
incandescent lamp, in every way equal to
those of other surrounding cities, to bus
iness houses at 81 monthly, forithe first
lamp, and 75c and SOC for second and third,
the latter figure being the basis of all ad-
ditional lamps desired. Private houses
will be given a rate of 75c monthly 70,
the first lamp and soc each additional
ones. Where business man becomes a
patron of the company, lamps for his
residence may be had at the minimum
figure of SOC each.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
FRIDAY
Losing Ground.

SALEM, Feb. 5--In the attempted joint
session today only 80 were present, and
nothing was done. The oint conven-
ton adjourned until Saturday noon.
Both houses adjourned until Monday
2:30 p. m.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
For Sale.

have two ibouses and lois IN
DAYTON. Washington, fer sale or trade:
Would trade for town property or q SINAI,
place in Oregon. The houses are situated
On 5th street, one house has rooms. the
other 4 good wells on both lots, peaches
snoneh for family use on each lot. near the
esntrnl school and college ANY one wish
ING 10 trade for this property will please
reply to H. ]. HARMAN, Albany, Oregon
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
FbaRy College

csa 'tior the school year Ise6-Ise7:
Ginri rarTin, Mus Doe director.
Assistant teachers-Marguerite Alderson,
B. NJ, and Mrs Josephine Sharpe.
Thorough and systematic instruction
given in all the important branches of
music. Best conservatory rooms and
iateest musical library and facilities for
musical work. Largest number OF con-
seryatory students enrolled Of any music
school in the state Terms low. Send
for circular and catalogue, 30
WALLACE HoEE LEE, A. NJ
Albany. Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

FROM MAYOR SurRo.-A letter with the
words, "With the compliments of Adolph
Sutroi on the envelope, arrived this
morning. The DRNocRAr man hoping
that II contained $1,000 check hastily
opened it. 1t contained two circulars,
one headed "A Telegram From Adolph
Sutro," showing Mr.. Sutro's emphatic
position on the funding bill. He was
one OF the potent factors N defeating the
bill and the DEMocRAr is glad to give
him the credit he deserves.
Don't fail to see "Initiating Granger"
at the Congregational church Feb l6tn.
s P Early was chosen to represent Will.
lamette University in the state oratorical
contest. defeating Z f Brown by less than
point Eariy's subject was America.
An Astoria paper boasts that Butler the
now famous murderer. was once in that
city. The DENooRAr hopes he never poll
luted the streets Of Albany with his pres
nee.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
Are You
Thin?

Look about youl See for
YOURSELF Who suffer most
from slccplcssness, nervousness,
nervous dyspepsia, neuralgia,
despondeneY, general weak
nesss Who arc on the edge
of nervous prostration all the
time? Those who arc thin,
Opium, ehloral, bromides,
headache powders, only make
matters worse. Iron and Bit
tcrs are only stimulants. To
be cured, and cured for good,
you need a fat making food.
You want new blood, rich
blood; and a strong nerve
tonic.
SCOTT'S EMULSION of
Cod-liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites is ali this. 1t leeds the
tissues, makes rich blood, and
strengthens the nerves.
Book about it free for the asking.
For sale by all druggists at Soc. and
$t.O0.
SCOTT g BOVINE. New York.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

NEW HOME LAUNDRY.-A Mort
IN and Of Ellsworth Street. Famii
10 bundle washing and meniing. Salts
faction guaranteed. MRS. CHRIsTSERp
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

Durrant viii probably ge; a new trial. q
tact 10 be regretted.
One assessment Of the weodmen ot the
World for February.
HIN d P Thompson will lecture in Sa-
lem tonight on Japan.
John 4 Smi'h is cue Of the isaiing can
dida;es fnr the Lshapn pas;ossice-
A move Is on foot al Waterloo TO dig a
ditch one mile and 20 yards long.
CoiuAb bia river fishermen will Ssh this
year at 4 < cents. and already coat acts
have been signed.
Although an almost constant patrol Of
the river has been maintained since the
disappearance Of Jas Egiin. the body has
not beCn recovered. George Egin has
made frequent trips do IN the river as far
as Independence. &C ~rvallis Times.
Gould, The deserter who came TO Albany
and tried 10 marry a young lady OF this
city, who was arrested and taken back 10
vancouver, was sentenced 30 Is months in
AIcatrz prison.
Cap, Phillips and Lieuts Sears and
Bloom are the Trustees Of the +. Co. Build
ing Association and will soon incorporate
for tie purpose OF erecting the company 4
new afmo-y, which will be done this
spring
The Examiner and Chronicle. which a.
-ived this morning, devote three and foui
pages apiece to the arrest of butIsr. the
Australian arch hend. He once resided in
San Franoisco under the name Of Richard
Asche, and 1t Is said was also in Pertains
fer awhile.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

Blood Is Life and upon the purity and
vitality Of the bltod depends the health of
the whole system. Experience proves
Hood's 3 Sarsaparilla TO be the best blood
purifier.
Hooa's Pills are prompt, efficient,
ways reliable, easy to take, easy to opera
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
List ofPatents.

Granted to Pacific States inventors
this week. Reported by G. A. Snow 4
Co., solicitors of American and Foreign
patents, opp. U. S. Patent Office, Wash.
ington, d. G.
&C Cuyler, Arago, Or, nut lock; 6
W Drew, San Francisco, saw gage; G T
Driscoll, Mission San Jose, Cal, non re-
fillable ottle; ] Harrison vacayille.
Cal, fruit pitting and spreading machine /;
A johnson, Oaklan1, can soldering ma
chine; E E Johnston, Angels Camp,
Cal, case or receptacle for use by tourists
or others; P L Lord, Riverside, Cal,
combined pencil sharpener and eraser
cleaner; n Morell, Santa Carbara, Cal,
water closet; E L Parker, Los Angeles,
elevator; P Stuparich, San Francisco,
die for manufacturing cards for photo
crap lie mounts; J NJ Thorp, College
Park, Cal, mining caisson; ] ] Tinker,
Portland, amalgamator; d. Whitman,
Oregon City, washing machine; II S
Whitton. Fruitvale, Cal, contagious
erm incinerator.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

CnNGE Let Us Reason To-
getherl Is it not bet
ter to buy your Bread, Pies, Rolls, Cakes,
etc. at a reliable store where they use
only the Best material-why OF course y
sEyou don't want dyspepsia and yon, !
never get it by eating anything irom orr
store. ". .. bAhcnis
Bet Ellsworth and Lyon End st.
I'd. VANpYKE. Proprietor
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12
Only Twenty-One.

SALEx, Feb. 6.-Txenty-one answered
the joint roll call and then adjourned to
Monday noon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

TOR RENT.1Cottaee on Srd Street
near Ellsworth. Gall on Mrs W. r.
Bilysu.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

The special di.trict school tux of Oregon
City is 81 mills.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

TOR SALE.-Baisd straw for sale
wheat 81 cat q 50 at NV warehouse
NJ. SESDERs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

Fl S Harcourt, editor of the Portland
Sunday Mercury. was arrested Tuesday by
Deputy Unitei States Marshal Humphrey,
on the charge of having sent through the
mails newspaper containing an obscene
article relating 10 one McIver, former
reporter on The paper.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

NEW FIRE OKDER. - Chief Engineer
Tomlinson under authority OF the COM
mittee on fire and water, has posted the
following order in the engine houses.
During February, April, June, August.
October and December only No. rs en-.
CINE will respond to fire alarms unless
both companies should be needed; dur
ing March, May, July, September and
November only No. 2's. One hose cart
from each company, and II. & L. truck
| will be taken to every fire.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

OSg ARREST John Case was arrested
at Salem on suspicion Of being one OF
the Roseburg train robbers. In ali pro-
liability Case had nothing TO do with the
robbery. There was nothing clever
about his capture at all, and it means a
big expens for nothing, Marshal Dilley
who did the afresting is an effit lent off,
Ger, but there is no occasion in this case
for gushing by any OF the local papers Of
Salem.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-02-12

II Lewis. The Tolcdo merchant, is
branching out in business. lie has es-
tahliHhecd q store at Pioneer in the bulld-
ing formerly occupied by II Mcneil
Mr. Lewis left for that place his morning,
and will open up his stock of goods. His
store az this pace will pe in charge Of s
Akin. who will efficiently manage the
same Toledo Leader.