The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-10-28
ChicagoChat.
FoR THE DEMocRAr:

FoR THE DEMocRAT:
You know thought it would be easy
towrite letter to home paper, but In
beginning:I find myself at sea as to what
slyle to adopt. Hoping that these let
ters will not be too broad an imitation OF
Little Rosa Bud. :" or ''Young Amerlca'
nor yet even az gossipy as "Caelebs." l
viii try to give you few notes taken
here and there in this rustling city.
The more one sees in center of activ.
ity like this the more one feels the force
OF the oft repeated thought of the i'm.
provements, the advantages Of the age
over. we'll cay fifty years ago.
FROM my window as I write ses the
long trains move out from the ILL.,, Gen.
trSl depot, Pullman Palace, Library and
Observation cars all contributing to the
ease of the traveller. There are little fas.
suburban trains going whizzing by and
presently upon the boulevard you may
see the horseless coupe, trap or hanson.
The latter are still: somewhat OF novel;
~. fer pedestrians turn around to watch
them.
Not long ago while rambling in one of
the suburban cemetries chanced upon
an imposing monument erected to the
memo ryof Confederate soldiers who
died in Camp Douglas prison. Four
large cannons and numerous piles of
cannon balls surrounded the statue Of q
private mounted upon q marble column.
The sight brought TO mind the oneness
in feeling OF our nation. No Spanish
war b,ousht about this recognition Of
the Southern dead. but the growing ad-
miiation of the honesty and worth o.
those Southern heroes.
The one theme OF interest for the past
weeks hGs been the "Peaee Jubilee" ="
Extensive preparations wore made ard
elaborate decorations lined the principal
streets. Memorial arches, fsgs, ,iestooDs
of electric lights crossed the streets, while
the buildings were gay with flags and
devices OF eolored lights.
Oregon is not the only country which
can afford rain Tor picnics, celsbratioos
and otner festivities, for this week, with
the exception of Sunday has been very
stormy. The Jubilee began With ser
vices in the different churches on Sunday
when the ministers lectnred upon diff
ferent themes appropriate to the Occa-
sion. 1t was a privilege to listen to
Rev. Newell d. Hills at Central Music
Hall, upon International Arbitration
The vital relation between England and
America and the combined power o.
thia Anglo Saxon people in the fedora
tion OF the world, was the main thought,
and when the flag with the star of hope
and the cross OF service upon the field OF
blood bore liberty to any land is would
indeed be an emancipation day.
Monday afternoon it Was the pleasure
of two Oregonisns who are not afraid ol
water, to attend the reception gwen
Preeident Mckinley at the First kegi.
nent Armnry. By dint OF Western push
and the kindness Of big policeman &
very advantageous position was secureC
and the entry CT the President and es-
cort viewed. We thus took our turn
with the hundreds and had the pieasur'
of hearing Sam glad to see you," AND
holding his hand for an instant. Th'
first gentleman in the land gives th'
very approved high bandshake.
On Tuesday afternoon there werI
patriotic speeches in the various church
90, halls and theaters. In the evenin.
an illuminated bicycle parade was u
have been one OF the brilliant featoTe
of the jubilee bat unforeseen dampnes
prevented.
Wednesday at eleven O'Clock the BIZ
parade passed the Presidents review
stand and through the principal streets
Il took about two hours to review II
Soldiers in marching Uniform, cadets
naval reserve, G. A. R City police, City
P0stmen, K. Of P's., the walking club
Of democrats and republicans, in Prince
AIberts, with carnations IN their buttoT
hoIse, and high silk hats, various bands
and eminent personages as, Miles, Shat
ter, Rchley, Evans, Mayor Harrison arc
ocal celebrates made up this interest
ing parade.
Not the leaet interesting feature of the
parade was the great crowd that throng'
ed the etreets. Where q great cosmo-
politan city like this Cifgorges itself
many Interesting lite studies are pre-
sented.
In my next letter / will tell you OF the
Public Library Hot Institute, and Board
OF Trade, and perhaps few notes upon
the late Fall Fashions. lust let me add
that at present the well known Chins
Pheasant is very prominent in Windows
Of the swelIest miIliners. This will be 9
pointer in economy added for the benefit
of the gentlemen. n.