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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Cows and stock cattle are now selling
far above their intrinsic value. The
best beef cattle are no higher in the
principal markets of the United States
than they have been for the past fifteen
wears, but stock cattle are 100 per cent
higher, and q reaction is bound to come.
The cattle brokers all say the price is
lower than two months ago on account
of the war ar.-Rural Spirit.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Portland people believe they can en-.
tertain ten thousand school teachers.
That 10 big undertaking, but what city
in the United States is better able TO do
it, backed By the most prolific country
in the world. Go ahead ecu .lemen, We
will stand by your back and see you
fhrouuh
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

is said Plunger Letter of wheat
tame lost $1,000, 900 in his transactions
That shows him to he young man OF
colossal brain. It indicates that man
with collegiate education stands just
as good show in the financial wcrid as
the man with only self made advantages.
Young men, look up, don't be discour'
aged, keep going and some day you may
possibly he able to lose $1,000, 900 and
ride in fine carriages ani be looked NJ
TO BY the four hundred.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The briefest story of the destruction
os the Maine was that given by one OF
the wounded sailors: "Well, sir l was
. corkin' it off in my hammock, sir
when 1 hears hell of a noise. Then,
sir, the nurse says to me, sit up and
take this.' That is sll 1 know, sir. !"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The Cadis feet has again returned to
oadiz. Practically 1t is myth, and II
the United States will take the advice
oil the DsxocaAr Il will pay no attention
to 1t unless it is to send a small feet
over and demolish what little there is of
1t. The Oregon alone can come pretty
ciose TO doing 1t without any joking.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
Affairs at Manila.

LONDON, June 20,-Papers here say
the American troops reached Manila
safely, that the insurgents are unable to
take Manila alone. Foreigners are leav-
ing the city in neutral vessels.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
Oliver PlOVS--Hsv Prices
HOPKINS BROS. Agents.
albany, oFesou.

oliver gave the world the chilled Piou'
And ithas eayea more money
to the farmer Of America
than any other implement ever pfoduoe0
Genuine Oliver chilled are the best O.
earth. The Oliver ia . promoter Of hAppi.
ness on the farm. and the dealer who seils
il knows be is handling the best. Look
out for Limitations and touch nnthing but
the genuine goods. made cnly by Olive
Chilled piow works. South Bead. lad.
q. A
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

In Lleat. noDson the Spanish govern
ment has prisoner Of great valne, q
fact that seems to be appreciated. The
Epaniards had better deal gently with
him, Tor the chances are that the United
States will some day have prisoners
ma ~ Cervera and Blanco, and then
look out If hair on Hobson's head is
touehed.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
TELEGRApHIc.
Reached Santiago

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-It Is reliably
reported that Shafter reached Santiago
Saturday. with his troops. Hobson and
his men are in Moro Castle and oil well.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
rHE
PLACE
To RUY

Your Groceries and Baked Goods
IL xt Parker Bros. Everybody Knows
where their place 10. They keep fresh
stock Of groceries. produce and baked
eoods, Of ell kinds, sell at reasonable
nrices and treat their customers well, all
alike.
You may regret some steps You TAX
In life kur none taken into the store q
Parker Brue.
It great thing 70 be well fed. Par
ser Bros keep good groceries.
A loaf OF brad 10 not much bot yos
| rant IL weIl made. Try Parker Bros.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The DRn0eKAr rannoI sec any politics
in the annexation OF Hawaii, and for
\ number Of reasons desires to see the
annexation lake place. We need the
islands IN our business Of government. :.
For years they have been close to us in
social way. practically part Of US and
the time has come to make them COM
nletelY go.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Anewspaper A man has struck Il rich !:
"A. Y. r. Snyder Of McMinnville, has
been appointed state statistical agent Of
the department OF agriculture at q salary
OF $500 per year." Wonder what ne is
going to do TO earn 30 much money.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

1t isn't . good idea to take stranger
into your confidence too fast. He may
be wolf in sheeps clothing. True, we
haven't any too many nice young men,
and get ills well to go just little slow
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
MIsFITs.

. Great ia lhe state university at Eu.
gene. Reduced fare rates are allowed
on the P to those attending commence.
ment. Generally the sale is large.
This year only twelve tickets were sold.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

We are anxious 90 do little gsodi in th
world and can think of no pleasanter
better way To do IL thaa ~ r~commensias
0ae Mieate Cough Care As . preyentive
of paeamooiA, cSasumptson and other ser
ioas lang troablss tb-s 'p,iow ueg'sosed
oolds-1 A Cammins
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
Food Scarce

sAS JUAN, June 2o.-Food prices have
advanced seventy-five per cent on ac-
count OF the war,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The Newest At the stors Of viii q Stark
Jewelry you will get the facts, and
Facts 6nd fne stock OF goods
to sele.t from. tis up
todate and i4cludes the best lines Of watch
and clocks and all kinds OF jeweiry. Their
line Of silveaware 10 extra and they have
many novelties that will please.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

After years Of uasoid saffetiag from piles,
r. W Pursell Of Knisnersyille, va. was cured
ny using single box VI ue Wits Witch
Haze Naive Skin diseases such ss eczema,
rash. pimpies and obstinate sores are read
lily cured by this famous remsdy-J a
Cumming
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The secret is being let out that the
Spaniards really believe they can light,
1t Is about time they showed their hand
then, for they have failed to do 90 yet.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Good advice to wheat spectators 10 to
never ssoverstay" the market. That Is
the word being used and it is . pretty
good one.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
A stronger Blockade.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-sampson has
been ordered to reinforce the blockading
feet, on account OF the runs that have
been made through it.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The Evidence in the case proves
Hood Sarsaparilla cures rheumasis ,dys-
pepsia, catarrh. tha, tired feeling. scrofnla
salt rheuu. soils and nil bi, d diseases.
hoods Pills ara the favorite family
cathsrtic Cure sick headache, break up
cold.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

a Portland man, who has returned
from Alaska after 9 stay Of three months
there. surprised his friends by stating
that during that time he had bettered
his condition $500. He was told that
be bad done very well, aud asked how he
made 30 much in so short Q time. He
said what he had seen was worth $500 to
him and his experience would prevent
him trom going again, which was worth
$1,000 to him. RI
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Wanted, q secretary of war, capable
of conducting a big war in an intelligent
manner. Cail on the president OF the
United States.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Taere are three little things (which, do
more work than any other three little
things ereated-they are the aut, tine bee
and DeWitts Little Early Risers, the last
being the famous little pills for stomach
and liver troubles---J 4 Cumming
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Music Miss MiIdrca burmester
teacher Of piano or organ. System-the
Mason touch and technique. Residence
fifth street, opposite U p church.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Seekers Alter Gold know they may
be disappointed, ovt seekers after health
take Hoods Sarsapariila with the utmost
confidence that II will do them wonderful
good.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
WIN Leave SATURDAY

SAN Francisco. June 21.-Gen. Mer-
ritt says he will sail Saturday for the
Philippines.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

After ali the law of supply and demand
runs things in the wheat market, and
YOU can't figure anything else out except
lust before an election.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
Che 9eillOrrat.

Every town should have an anti-desd
beat club. There is field for one most
anywhere.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

That Tired Feeling is due TO impov-
erished blood. Hoods SarsararillS en-
riches and vi,alizss the blond aud gives
strength. energy and visor. Be sre TO
get Hood's.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

We give away cholcei flower seeds with
tea and coff se, for particulars call on,
@. e. BRowNELL
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

"My Sweetheart Wen, Dowa With the
Maine," 10 tue name OF sew and popular
piece Of music. Call for copy at &. Q.
Wills.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
Uncle Sam

Will be found at will q
Stark's, also many novelties and an elegant
line Of jewelrY, silver ware, cut glass,
watches, clocks, etc. The latest ana best
goods at satisfactory prices.
A good place TO 60.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Two brothers from North Missouri
county appeared one morning at the por-
tails Of the st. Joseph insane asylum, one
OF them to be incarcerated there as q pa
tient, the other having him In charge as
far as the asylum. They were dressed
very much alike, and the casual observer
on the train would not have detected
signs of insanity in either. When the
keeper appeared each insisted that he
he had brought the other. The asylum
manager was in quandry. He chatted
with his visitors until late hour, and
then locked them in room together.
Then he telegraphed the authorities at
the town where the brothers lived !:
1.-TWO men from your town arrived tc-
day; both dressed alike; one calls him.
self Bill and talks about constructing an
air line to the moon the other goes by
the name OF Dave and advocates the gold
standard. Which shall keep?"-Ex-
change.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Ifyou want 5000 and clesl
usoke buy cigars made by our AL
bany Sigar factory.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
noney to Loan.

We have q block of $4,000 to loan on
coed farms in Lam and adjoining oount.
ies.
II you have good security and perfect
title. We can furnish you The coin without
delay. as we make cur own examiostion oi
ecnrisy.
O all on o. or wr1te
s. N. SrEELEG %
Albany, 0r@gon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

II is reported that Col. w. J. Bryan
will probably be assigned TO place un-
der General Fi,zhugh Lee in the Cuban
campaign. Depend upon Il he will do
| his Cuky
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

See the new girdIes. the very latest, In
Frsnch's show window.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
TO CURE A COLD lNoNE DAY.

lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
ALL Druggists refund the money If it fails
TO cure. 25c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
nnrIeE Of FINAL SETTLEMENT,

Nofiee is hereby given thar the under.
;gned administrator of the estate OF Jane s
Carte. deceased. .has filed his 6nalaceoant OF
said estate, with the clerk Of theconnty court
for Linn county, Oregon. and the eountY
oourt has fixed the oh day Of July, 1898. at
The hour Of 10 O'Clock a N. to hear object
ions. il any, and to settle said account and
estate.
This 9th day Of June. 1888.
Ed r II CARTkR,
Administrator Of the estate OF Jane =
Carter, deceased.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The sugar trust doesn't want Hawaii
annexed. That ought to be . pointer
for people who are weak on annexation.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
The spasisb fleet
Inna. IN.-The ]

LONDON, June, 19.-The Hong Kong
correspondent OF the Daily Mail says:
dence will be signed Monday. Manila
is completely surrounded by the insur
gents Of whom there are three forces de-
ployed about the city.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

GIBRALTAR, June, 19-The captain OF
steamer which arrived here today re-
ports that he sighted the spanish squad
ron off Cape Gala, a promontory OF Spain
on the coast OF Granada forming the
eastern limit OF the gulf Of Algeria.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Oregon continues in the lead. In n
horse race at Prineville last week this
two-year-cld Oregon defeated Maid, Mt.
Hood and Llewellyn with ease.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
nesic, full OF life, nerve and vssor. take NoT,o-
BAG. tho w0nder-worker. that makes weaK men
strong. An druggists, SOC or o.. Cure gaaran.
seed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

There are diiferen. ways OF obtaining
distinction in this world. Recently an
Idaho man did It by claiming to be a
cousin Of the famous hero of the Merri-
mac, Lieut.. Hobson. Now, brother Ho-
fer of the Salem Journal asserts that he
Is an old friend Of Joe Letter, the fallen
wheat king of the Chicago pit, and fear
lessly telegraphs his old friend sympathy
when down. He received the following
response:
mo extension needed. ! never saw
the wheat, never had it; never saw the
eight million, never had them; so /
don't feel the loss SO badly as another
man would to lose his dinner or a two
bit piece"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick headae b
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
For Sale
For sale by ;. y. Cumming

One Of the finest improved, best local.
ed and most fertile farms IN Linn county.
situated within two and half miles oi
Brownsville, small bearing orchard.
plenty Of small fruit. two hundred acres
In grain, City acres summer fsllox, sev-
enty acres timber land, and pasture land,
SO acres in all. Price 1900.
Address or call on W. ]. keeney
Brownsville, Or.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
A Terrible Accident

LONDON, June 2l.-During the launch-
ing OF the British first-class battle-ship
Albion, at Blackwell today, by the Duch-
ess of York, at which ceremony the
United States ambassador, Col. John
Hay and Mrs. Hay, Lieutenant-C Com
mander Wells, United States naval at
tache, assisted, the displacement Of wa
ter caused an immense mass of water to
rise on all sides, completely submerging
one of the lower stages OF the yard, and
immersing hundreds Of people. 1t Is es-
timated that 50persons were drowned.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Here is the way the Prinesville man
is greeted on returning home:
Bill Davis, who has been visiting
friends In jackson county since last
April, got back 10 Prinesville Monday
afternoon. Bill was the cynosure Of MI
eyes IN Pfineville as he drove through
Main street behind Is cent cayuse,
hitched 10 30 cent buggy whose top was
covered with about cent? worth OF de.
cayed buriap sackin9. It was the rnres,
prairie schooner that has visited these
parts since the days Of Joe Meek.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The professional punster is nov in his
elements and the papers are full oi items
about Dewey morns and ever, Hobson's
choice. Sampson's might. sehley's cum
ming, Oamara's focns and plenty Of Cev.
era attempts.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Mrs. Chapman. wife Of the President
Of the state university, has had the very
serious charge made against her. that
during the very entertaining address Of
Brother Irvine Of the Corvallis Times, on
Cuba, made before the students Of the
university Of Oregon, abe a. reading .
book, paying no attention 70 The address
and setting poor example for the ris.
ing eensrstion. n % Eugene people
have something 10 talk about for the
next week or two.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

WASHINGTON, June 20.--No doubt is
entertained at either the war or navy de
partment that Skaters expedition has
arrived safely oil Santiago by this time.
As matter OF fact, il is believed the
first transports arrived near the blocka-
ding neet satuaday night. According to
the plans arranged for debarkment. the
fieet OF transports was TO lie in a safe po-
sision until sampson cleared the way
for landing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

The dispatches report the drowning OF
. soldier in Chiekamauga creek, which
will remind old veterans who we're there
IS years ago Of the dangerous nature oi
that stream for bathing purposes. Chic
ksmauga 10 an Indian word, mesaing
river Of DEATH" 90 called because oil 90
many bafhers being drowned in iis icy
waters. Many soldiers lost their lives
therein during the civil var, on account
Of the extzens eoldness Of the water
Welcome.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

Let your motto be: Lie, Steal, Drink
and Swear" When you lie, let il be
down to pleasant dreams. When you
drink, let If be nothing but pure, cold
water. When you steal, let il be away
swear: % swear ina. you wil pstron.lse
and not send your job work away from
home.-Ex.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
AZ Manfaa

MANILA, June, 1.-THE situation IL
unchanged. The insurgents are unable
TO take Manila. owing 10 their lack Of
field guns. They could not take il even
1t Admiral Dewey admitted, which he
will not.
The report that the United States
transports from San Francisco have been
sighted Is not correct. They are expec-
ted on June %,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

SAX Francisco, June 2l.-Despite all
announcements General Merritt has not
yet decided whether he will go with the
next fleet of transports or not. There has
been rumors that the general would sail
on the Indiana, the Newport and = Pa.
thence to Manila, but no plans have as
yet been made.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
Imperiaat nal.

WASHINGTON, June. 2O.-The senate
committee on the Nicarauga canal today
agreed to report q bill providing
for the construction of the
Nicaragua canal, but on lines
very different from those Of the bills
previously reported. The bill authors
zed today practically provides for con-
struction OF the canal by the United
States. The ieritime Canal Company
is to be continued in existence. but ali
the stock is 10 be held by the govern
ments of the United States, Nicaragua,
and Costa Rica.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

HoSc KoSG. June, eo.-The United
States steamer Zaiiro. which has just ar
rived here, brings news from Manila un-
der date Of June IL, from which ii ap-
pears that the insurgents now hold 700
sPaniards, and 1000 native prisoners, 70
gether with their arms.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

A party Of young people Of Portland
last week were taking . ride in an old
steamer in the river when the boat be-
gan sinking. A tragic scene followed
with many such cries as Help, help"
Save me !" "Teli mother ] died think
ing Of he's" etc. A catastrophe was pre-
vented by the fact that the water was on.
iy two feet deep and no one even got vet.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

II the circuit court docket continues TO
decrease in size there won't be any
thing to hold court for. The one given
this week is the smallest on record in
this county.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

That Cadiz feet is again looming up
as myth. The government will do veil
10 pay no attention to Ii, as Il 10 harm
less anyway. Il weuld take only lew
OF our cruisers 10 knock the tops of il.
There has been too much eowardice dis
played already over this phantom feet.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
VIA nss Exchange IIsh.sa.

WASHINGTON, June, 20,-word was re
ceived today from Commodore Watson
10 the effect that Captain General Blan-
CO states that the Spanish government
refuses to exchange Hobson and his
men.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

HoSo koSo, june, 0.-Acoording 10
adysnes from Manila, dated June Il, It
was reported there tha; General Monet.
IN coming sou,hward with 500 mixed
troops from bartaeAn. 80 miles north OF
Manila, found the railway line blocked,
and was taken by ambush by the in
surgenis. Fierce fighting ensued, and
was carried on for ihreeiays during which
General Nones wAs killed. The native
troops joined the insurgents, and the
Spaniards. who were left about 500 in
number, surrendered.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24
wal Barn the Tewn

Orr Gu>aNTAMA, Saturday June ls.-eI
Cuban scouts report today that the ia
habitants OF Caimanera have strewn the
streets with straw and oil, with the in
tention OF destroying the city and fleeing
TO the hills. Camanera lies four miles
up the bay from Camp McCalla, under
the guns OF the American ships, and the
situation in desperate.