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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
SOCIAL AND Personal

The 6FemeD, OF the city, viii give 4
Christmas bail.
William NJ. Hoag, Of the Water Works
company, is in the city.
Prof. Sibbitts, at one time resident OI
Albany, who enlisted from Junction city
is leader Of the Eegimental band at Man
ila.
Oscar Baumgart gave party last ev-
ening ior his young friends, which was
greatly enjoyed. Games were played
and fine lunch served.
Miss Tilla Glover, Of Albany, vieited a
few days with al Herren's family the
latter part of last week.-Independence
Enterprise.
Mr.. John Holman went to Salem to-
day 10 see his daughter and her husband
Mr. and Mr. Thos. Holman OF for
Europe where they will spend Christ
mas.
Mira. d z \ Blackburn, who has been
the guest Of relatives and friends in this
city for several weeks, went to Salem
Tuesday to join her husband, Attorney
Gene'al-elect Blackburn.-Time.
Prof. E w Tillison is seriously:ill at his
home on Commercial street near Center.
He was eonEalescing from a serious at
tack OF fever, when he suffered relapse
and is again confined to his bed.-Selem
Statesman.
+. B. Townsend, FeeentlS in charge L
the Bed CroSn Mile here, il in Portlsn :.
with the head Office Of the Portland Flour
ing Mill Co. The business hsre is in
charge OF Mr.. BowersoK, q competent and
popular young man
Mr.. and ATs. George A. Gable. Of
Portland are ia the city, Spending their
honeymoon At the home OF Mr.. and Nrz
j. ID. Driver Jr they having been wed
at the home Of the brides parents. il
brosnsvi.Ie. on Thursday evening. The
happy young compile will go to Portland
this afternoon. where the groom occupies
the responsible position Of day clerk at
the st Charles Hotel. The bride was
formerly Mics Emma L Blanchard
Statesman.
The removal of the C.. <. E. Offices
from this city will necess itate the Ieay-
ing Of several employees of that COM
pany, fact which will cause more re-
gret than any mere pecuni2ry loz
could do. Manager Edwin Stone and
s1NPt" NSA C14itf2o nave COAne 10 ue
looked uron as residents Of Corvallis,
and they viii be missed by the entire
community. Mr.. Geo. Kerr and family
have taken up their residence in Albany
and host of friends in this city where
they have been raised see them leave
with regret. Messrs. Walden and Ro-
berts, during their short stay here, have
endeared themselves 10 numerous mem
bers Of both sexes who weep at their
departure, while Mr.. Neal Murr2y's
place cannot be filed at ell At ALL
Corvallis Union.
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Religious services.

Christian church: Services ~ II .
IN. and :: 80 p m By Rev. c. u. Lane.
Special musie under direction OF Prof
Geo. A. WirtX. Morning topic: "Mag-
nifying tie Lord" Evening: The
Lords CALI
Baptist church: Morning service,
1880 .. m; Sunday school, II rs q. N. !:
Chinese mission, 3 90 p. m.: Junior CO.
ciety. 5 30 p. m.; Yourg peoples meet
ing. $50 p. tn; evening service, 80 ps
m RoSALo McKuLor, Pastor.
Presbyterian church: Morning ser.
vice At 1870: evening service, Z so (;
Sabbath school, IL :45; Junior Endeayor,
s 80; Senior Encssvor. $50. Subject OF
the morning sermon, "A kiHdom Of
Truth; evening. "a Peculiar People. "
A cordial invitation 10 extended to ali to
attend all the services.
Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN: There viii
be prea6 hing a. the Cumberland Presby-
teri&n church tomorrow morning and
evening by toe pasto-. Morning sub
ieet, Hope" Evening subject, Sym
pathy." You are invited.
| VI. E. church: Preaching by Rev. L,
F. Belknsp Of Halsey, at l0:S0a- N. and
Z 80 p. m. Jundav school At 2 80; Jun
Tor and Intermediate Leauges atsS:S0
Epworth League at $50. The pAstol
aoes TO Baisey 10 holl quarterly meeting
for DIR. Ford.
United Presbyterian Noe :h'
change in the hours OF service. Morning
service ct I0:S0 and Sabbath school 81
IL: :I5; Junior Endeavos at 6 $50; even
ing service at ESQ. Morning subiect
"Ioint-witness ct Salvation" sevening
"Divine Pardon All are cordially in
vited 10 attend these services.
Salvation Army: Services as usual 9
the Salvation army on Sunday a. follows
II 8. m. Holiness meeting; l:S0 P. m.
Sunday school; S p IN, biggest hypo
critic 10 town exposed" SPECIAL musl
at evening meeting, strangers and all vel
come. Carr. MoYs, Officer in charge.
On our fourth psge will be found
short review Of the Sunday school lesso
for tomorrow. lhe DEMOCRAT has bee
requested TO give q review on each Sat
urday for The benefit of the thousand pet
pie who attend SUNDAY school in thi
city, and will do so. though the epse
will he limited TO just enough to pu
those intereste! OF tae right track.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09

Oakville.

We were in The lively and progressive
town II Tangent last Friday. We found
a large crowd at the depot and recog-
niEed the familiar faces of Sam Bryan,
Joe Beard. Mr.. jerks and Uncle Jesse
McGhee. They were seitating the subject
of the building side walks in the business
part Of OF city land what part OF 1t lie not
business?) We were induced 70 invest in
the new enterprise. We visited the Pa
cific nursery and found Mr.. Hudson and
his hands busily engaged preparing trees
for shipping. They are buey now filing
orders, end they have q good lot OF trees,
We found Sam Moses al the store almost
too busy to talk. We leaned that Young
America was out OF town visiting young
lady.
Mr. Neweome was at his post, but has
laid down his pencil and applying him.
self at hard work, and finds that he l.
better fitted tor ii alth ugh he is . gooc
writer.
/, We are sadly In need OF new eide
walk in our town. We paw two mel
fall and "ielt" the third one on on
side walk. Ask r. E. Crawford and Ale'
Eamill their opinion of slippery walks
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09

From the Criterion.

From the Criterion.
Rev. W. P. EImore delivered an in.
teres ing temperance lecture at MiIlcr's
hall, Monday night.
Mrs. Dunn, of Portland. visited a few
days the first OF the week with Col. and
Mrs. C. B. Montague.
The Lebanon Emergency Corps will
give an oyster supper az MilIer's hall,
Friday evening, Dec. 9th.
Mrs. II. C. Watson and children re-
turned to their home in Albany Sa,ur-
day after visiting few days with friends
in this city.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Il. Hull returned Friday
IRON Albany, where they have beer
stopping for the past two months.
Mrs. Diamond came over from Albany
Thursday and visited several days with
her daughter. Mrs. J. Q. Mayer.
Frank Thompsol is authority for tie
statement that delicious watermelon
was picked from J. M. Settles last sea-
sons melon patch. A little late Tor
melons, but Frank says it's so.
Last Thursday while c. II. vehrs was
chOpping a pole over his head in a shed
the ak came OF the handle and passing
up through the shed came down on Mr..
Nehrs' head. seyering large vein, from
which he came near bleeding 10 death
before he could reach the house.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
StricTIy busIne -


Freneh the ieEeler.
Cresoent Bicycle,
Hopkins Brothers, agentA.
Best Bicycle foo tee moEey.
Will 4 Stark, jewellers.
'sTrilby" leads, others follow q
Stewart & Sox Hardware Co.'S.
A dos. frst class photos, best finish,
only 50 cents a. Miss Longs
Seed rye for sale. Call at the Albany
Nursery or at the store Of c. E. BroEnelI.
Crescent bicycles at Hopkins B.others
tuE ouly SO. $50, SIS and $50.
CT Winn, ciEv ticket agent. Tickets
70 all points in the east.
Be sure and see the suti rlst tizwAre NJ
dopkIr Bros. will las. . ht-tims.
We have decided 10 eontinae making
the Sc cent photos. Long Photo Co.
For calcium carbide 60 to the Office OF
oregon Gas Light Heating & Power Co.
A fine lot Of new cook stoves anc
ranges at Stewart & Sox's- Prices cheap
er than ever.
Bring the babies and &c: doz. oil
those cute little Diamond photos, only
80 cents ct Miss Longs
Don't buy an "Airtight" stove unit
you see the Hickory" anl ssTrilby
kept by Stewart & Sox.
''Trilby" the most popular heating
stove on the market at Stewart & Sox
Hardware Co.'S.
The Long Photo Co. is the Iesdins
gallery Of 4lbany. Every photo made
there is gem otIr Call and see fol
yourselves
Go to Verick's shaving and hair cut
ting pariors for first class work. Ho
and cold baths. Clean towels to ever,
customer.
When you want . choice steak, Mo
roast or meat of any kind. call On Henz.
| 3roderz. He keepe the bsst-
TIE best meats of all kinds and goo
treatment at the Albany Dressed Bee
Company market, just down Seoon
treet. Good weight and prompt atten
ion.
Soothing, healing. CLEANSING, lie Witt
Witch Hazel SalSe is the implscatle enc
my Of sores, burns ard Wounds. 1t ners
fails to cure Plies, You may rely npou II
ID. A. Cumming, agent
Constipation prevents the body from nd
ing itself of waste matt,F. De Wits Ii
tie Early Risers ~ilI remove the troub
aud cure SicE Headache, Billousness. II
active Liver aud clear the complexion
Small, sugar coated. don't gripe or eau
nauseS.-l. A. Cumming. agent.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
10 I8
HOME AND ABPoAD
The Northwest Poultry show,
In Albany, Linn Co Or,
Inn.nnnr.r d A. 1a IcOSI

The Northwest Poultry show,
In Albany, Linn Co Or,
January 9 to 16. 1899.
Many kinds Of fish at A. o. Beams.
Go to Beams for dried and smoked
fish.
Wheat So cents.
Apron Strings.
Apron Strings Dec. 18th.
Photo buttons all sizes aud prices at
Miss Longs.
Crayon and Pastel work speciality at
Miss LOng'e.
Samples iD Bas Relief photos can be
seen At Miss Longs.
so cent photo made By the thousands
every week ct Mics Longs.
Have You engaged your company for
Apron Strings? Dec. 18th.
Weekly DKHocEGT and Weekly Oregon.
ian $2.25 year.
For knives. forks and spoons see
French. tbs jeweler.
See Freneh's display window for the
latest novelties in watches and ringr.
Be sure tn hear apron Strings At the
Methodist church Dec. 16th.
The QuaKers 90 are giving entertain-
ments at Lebanon.
The coanty 10 being over-ruu with
sek specialist doctors, and our citizens
neraliy are hereby warned to look oct
them.-BrosnsviIle Times
A poptmortem examination OF The
body Of Seth Hammer, at Salem, re-
vealed the Cause Of his death to he the
tatty degeneration Of all the organs OF
the body.
a match shoot yesterday afternoon be-
tween Frank Cumming, DR.. Le1nenger
and Il Pseiffer resulted in q victory
for Mr. Cummings.
Here ie q Jacksonville gamble: 4
raffle for 800 in q. s. gold eoIn will take
place at the Banquet saloon in Jackson
vill6n Saturday, Christmas ere. The
person throwing the Highest number
sith dice will get $75, and The lowest
throw takes the remaining SIS. Chances
viii range from one cent tc 81.
Prof. z 6 Young, Of the University OF
Oregon, yesterday received . draft for
City dollars from Lee, Of Portland,
treasurer of the Native Sons of Oregon
The Native Sons entrust this sum 10 Prof
Young TO be used in collecting data per-
tanning to the early history Of Oregon
Guard.
Another royal fueh vas shown in q
piekel-in- tbe-sIos maeLIne IN Albany
yesterday. Il was done while Henry
Williams was making . cocktail Tor ;
stranger, his back being turned, US
doubtedly by wire manipulstior. a
cash payment was made for il. Ma
chimes viii be fixed to prevent the in
sertion Of wires.
4 Camp Of Modern Woo1men OF Am
erica was organized at Charlottesville
with the following officers: Honorable
Couful, George Findley: Advisor, John
McKercher, Banker, " Glass; Clerk,
w II Scott; Watchman, B Cox Sentry
] F Wilson; Escort John Green; Man
ayers, DF Robiuest and John Green.
The Chemawa Indians passed through
Albany this room for Corvallis, and were
accompanied from here by several A.
bany young Iasn, who Notwithstanding
the terrible defeat by the Indians were IN
sympathy with them On account Of their
genflemsniy treatment OF their oppon-
ents- The general opinion Was that the
Indians would win on account Of their
having won against Albany with 50 much
bigger score than that Of Corvallis IN
either Of the two games played. The op-
inion of the DEMoczAT is different l.
believes that the o. A. c. will win
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
Decline to Run.

/ desire TO thank my friends in the
first ward for their great confidence in
nominating me for the very important
Office OF councilman, bat most respect
fully decline 20 run for the office, and
request the central comiitee to put some
one else in my place. Urgent business
prevents my accepting the nomination.
". A. kINsEY.
Thanking the democrats OF the 2nd
ward for Their kindness in placItg me in
nomination for councilman, wrsh 70
decline 10 run for the otiee.
I'M. RaLsToN
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
College Notes.

Bible classes have been formed ts
study the Bible from devotional, histori-
cal, geographical and literary stand
points. They will meet every Monday
morning The teachers are Prols. Lee,
Walker, Torbet and Schmitt and Revs.
Reed and Stevenson.
The gymnasium is completed but the
apparatus has not been placed in posi-
tion yet.
There are now seventeen students at
the College Boarding Cluo.
The Oratory Class, which is composed
OF the students who intend 10 enter the
local oratorical contest, meets four times
a week with Prof. Schmitt. The class is
composed OF L. Anderson, Owen Beam,
9. q. Bryant &. A Mulkey, Geo. T.
Pratt, r. +. Smick and J. 6. Swan.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
Resolutions of Coincidence.

ALBANY, Dec. 2, 1893.
Whereas, Tho Almighty, ia His all
wise providence has seen ct to call from
among us one OF our members, Sister FL
vira Gradwonl, and,
Whereas, We deeply regret her loes
and miss her in our midst, therefore be 1t
RESOLVED, that We extend to the SCR
rowing husband and friends our heart
felt sympathy, and hope that they, in
their affiiction will look to the Divine
Father with whom we trust her spirit is
now resting, and be it further
RESOLVED, that copy OF these resolu-
tions be sent to the bereaved husband,
also copy to each OF the Albany daily
papers. and that they be spread on the
records OF our Rebekah Lodge.
kIIzABETH SHAW,
| INA A HARDMAN,
/ NORA CoATKs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
FRIDAY
FEEL RADLY.
How Corvallis Lost n Grea Oppor.
tunity.
From the Gazelt.

From the Gazette:
While il IN true that Benton county.
including Corvallis, contributed $35, 900
in the incipiency OF the enterprise, to-
wards getting 1t started. yet when the
road was to be built eastward from here
an offer 10 cross the river here aud leave
Albsny of the line was rejected by our
citizens because il involved the expend
iture of three thousand dollars. In it's
elf mere bagatelle, INT that v as the
time CORVALLIS missed its opportunity,
aud now the removal OF the eomrany's
offices is sequel. or tbs result of the
parsimon.ous spirit st lhattimemapifeei.
ed by our Ga pi,ali ts aad business men.
" m. Hoaue, - e manager OF the comm
any. told The writer offhIe, that this lack
vi appreciation by our people of the great
advantage iU oe gained By bridging the
river here aud Tire retention Of the OF.
dees would some day resus. in just what
il nov about to take place. Theee are
not pleasant things 10 recall, bot never.
the-less Mr.. Hogue's verde have come
true. d ia the years TO come Corvallis
will have ample Iiu.e TO reflect upon lie
lack OF foresight and business sagacily.
Last Thursday v.nirR We put on our
best clothes and went 10 the Thanks
sivIng party" a, Mr. Hamill's. We
ioand eighteen couple % youna people
assemhl and they we're PLAYING some
very Dies gamts. We are sorry that ~e
couldn't stay but business called us
home See Matt. q -.
Mr.. Branson. OF Colorado, and Mr..
Pinaeriou, oi Missouri, Also Mr. Allen,
OF Miss ouri. have arrived in our towp.
They have come to stay.
We would like to be With the people
OF ''TehG-ssee" when they have the dis
cussson N regard TO the "extehsion Of
.he Innate Of the U =" We are on b. th
sides Of The question.
We Hish now that We had made 8
yisit 10 I 7. Mcknight b.fore he bou.l,,
ieet for i'is smoae house. however as
kaoN i'm well enough 10 81 pase that
be Eonid unlock for us. OakviIlians
don. need lock. they have no meat 10
loose.
PIesse 'e2n, the discussion Mex. n
LFrTLE RosE Btu.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
THURSDAY
A NEW SCHEME.
The Nicklc In -the Slot Machine
beaten by Experts.

Two well dressed men came to Albany
last Tuesday night and yesterday fore
noon proceeded to do up the nickle in
thesslot machines of the city. They sue.
ceeded in two cases. AT viii Pieiffers
and Max Baumgarts they presented roy
al tiushes and received $3.50 in money
from each. Their game is new one.
After putting in a nickle or two until
they get the cards in sight they wish
they stop and take up paper and go to
reading it. While the proprietor is at
something else they deity manipulate a
wire through the slot and bring in sight
the needed cards and royal flush is in
view: Then they put a penny in the slo:
which of course goes through, strike the
button and call the proprietor. Ifhe
has not seen the operation all he can do
IS TO settle at once. This they did at the
places mentioned. At Salem they beat
seven machines. Word was received
here yesteday noon of the swindle, but
the men had flown on the nocH train.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
SENSATIONAL.
The Trial OF Pet Strahan.MOOre
Begun In New York.

Special Dispatch to the Post -Intelli-
gencer.
NEw YoRK, Dec I.-Senator Joseph
Simon, ol Oregon, was present today at
the tr.al OF "Pet" strahan, or Mrs
Moore, daughter of his former law part
ne., Chief Justice Strahan. The testi.
mony was unfit for publication. The
district attorney announced that he
would prove the yoman's immoral char.
acter and her intimacy with Martin Ma
hon. proprietor OF the New Amsterdam
hotel.
A man named Ellis and roachman
named Ba'onyi also say that she was not
married to Moore.
Mahon was the first witness and told
oil the aiteup,ed blackmailing incident
at the Hotel GrenobIe. He described
how she made love to him, and how,
alter getting Mahon's money, Moore
war; ed him to say nothing ,as ha(Moorel
VAS relative of Mark Hanna and had
poEeTfal influence.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
Uncle Tom.

Have you ever seen q genuine Cake
Walk? 1t is real treat; the Stowe
Company presents one in grand style.
Twenty colorel sweIis and bellies will
walk fer the cake at she performance oi
Uncle Tom CABIN.
The laughahle Animated Song Sheet
that has created such favor in all the
leading theatres throughout the country
will be presented in all its entirety; the
gorgeous American military spectacle
entitled, "Rememher the Maine" 10 the
crowning feature of the Stowe, Company
and il lie grand beyond description. Re
member the date, next Tuesday. Ad
mission, so cents. Reserved seats with
,ut extra charge at Burkhart & Lees.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-09
Of for the As, Ium .

William Woo!ery, a young man about
twenty-five, who resides abont seven
miles from Albany, was brought to this
city this forenoon and upon examination
was committed TO the insane asylum,
where Sheriff Munkers took him this
noon. One of v oolery's halueinations
is that he thinks he is married, when he
is not, condition that is liable to cause
trouble. His case is one that good treat
ment will cum.
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Editor kirkpatrick, Of Lebanon, was
doing business in Albany this afternoon.
w. S. John returned this morning
from Roseburg, where he had been TO
consult the doctors at the Soldiers Home.
Meeting of the Woodmen tonight. Let
all members attend as the matter OF a
reserve fund is to be considered and act
ed upon.
The controller of the currency has APP
pointed Arthur j. Shaw receiver OF the
Citizens National hank, of Spokane,
WASH, vice K E NJ Strickland, resigned.
Mr.. E. E. Hammack returned this
noon from Dallas, where lie had been to
assist the Knight Templars in the laying
of the corner stone of the new court
house yesterday afternoon. The cere-
mony was carried out in the presence OF
a large audience and was an imposing
and interesting affair.
The famous General Wheeler Of Span
ish war fame is cousin of the late AL.
fred Wheeler Of this city. An Albany
man recently saw him in Washington
and was struck with the family resemb-
lance. General Wheeler is a small man
weighing only about 100 pounds.
Councilman Martin and A. b. Woodin,
who have been at the Santiam mines,
are expected home at any time. There is
reported to be ten or twelve feet OF snow
Ion the summit between Gates and Ami
Idem. Messrs. Woodin and Martin are
said to have started out by the Swee
Home route.
Homer Craven. formerly OF Salem, bu
more recently OF Spokane, is in the city
accompanied by his wife, nee Geneviev
Merriam, to whom he was married o.
lOct. %, at Spokane, Mrs. Craven is
niece of General Merriam, OF the regula
army.-Statesman. Mr.. Craven was
resident OF Albany couple OF years az
N running bowling alley here.
y A military social was held at Leblanc
,s recently. Two Albany young people al
~ mentioned as follows by the Criterion
p Miss Ida Elkins, Lebanon's favorit
% singer, then sang in her most enchan
90 ing manner "America Forever" and {
:, an encore, HE was Prince" brougl
~ forth rounds OF applause. Miss o.
Hardness, one of Albany's talented ell
T. cutionists, recited "Lasca," which vel
lSraphicaliy described not only the life
a Texas ranger, but his love scenes
well. Az an encore, she gave "Ma
had little lamb" with all its variation
The prize in the contest of "Our Nav
was awarded to Miss Harkness, OF
bany; while Miss Sylvia Bryant receiv
T. a life size portrait Of Lieut.. Hobson
her success in the ''Noted Personag
contest.
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A New Oregon Editor
Bloomington. III. Daily Bulletin I:

Bloomington, Ill. Daily Bulletin:
"Hon. Geo. L. Hutchins today con-
cluded negotiations with Mr.. Archie L.
Bowen for the sale of the Sunday Eye.
Possession will be given Monday.
"Mr. Hutchins, who retircs to engage
In the publication of new daily morn
ing paper in Portland. Oregon. OF which
previous mention has been made, parts
with the Eye regretfully. His magnetic
personality has been manifest on every
page Of the paper and his talented writ
ings have been widely quoted and read.
field will be regretted by the fraternity
and also his friends outside, and all will
wish him well in the less restricted field
on the coast. He will close up his affairs
here end depart early in December with
his family for the west.
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What the Voice Car Do.

Miss Mcbride, OF California. is in the
city and tomorrow night in the college.
will give an entertainment well worth
the attention of the public. Besides OF
marked elocutionary talent, Miss Nc
Bride is yentriloguist. also an imitatoE
of all kinds of birds, bells and an i'm.
personator generally. She comes well
spoken Of, and those desiring TO spend
an evening pleasantly should attend.
Admission 25 cents. Children 10 cents