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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

R. p. Schlott, the wealthy manuiac-
surer Of Cadiz, Ohio. who offered to buy
4 congressional nomination for slO,OO'
on condition that the money should BE-
sueut to send worthy young man to co...
Iege, has been raised 5000. Ralph NJ
Rals Of Ssuebenville offers $1,000 for
tbe same nomination, and stipulatss
that the money shall be spent to start .
school to train Young men ia political
ana aocial ociencs. There - no telling
10 what this latest Ohio idea may lead
r.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Times are very bad in Australia, and
workmen are said TO be humping the
bluey" from one end of the continent to
the other in vain quest for work. In Vic
toria it is estimated that 10000 men are
out OF employment, while in Sydney A.
600 an1 in adelaide 8, 900 have registered
at the labor Office. The cause is said to be
the prolonged drouth from which the
whole OF Australia, not generously wat
cred land at the beet. has been suffering.
--Ex.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
.bon.. :. he was calIsd By the gool-

ashonn as he was called by the goo i
natursd German for whom be worked
va advanced:from cash boy to headcler
ma since his promotion hadseveral times
ssked for an increase in salary, which
,as invariably granted. At last he a.
In appeared al the oldmerchant's desk
5ith another request for an increase, but
4 busioess was somewhat dull and the
;erman thought "Shon" Was receiving
II he deserved, engaged him in the fol-
2swirg conversation:
ssbon, / tink bays you putty veil al
sttv. vat for / bays you any morep'
sbon replied confidently, 81 am your
rihcipal help, and know every detail OF
our bus;aess, and the truth of the mat.
Il is that you could not get along With
Il ms.v Replied the German, SIS dot
2 w. shon, vat / do suppose You die :
nd shon replied, Il suppose you woald
ave to get along without me-"
lie old German good-naturedly took
9efal whiHs from his big pipe, and Il
llz said, swell, shon, guesI yoa pet.
consider yourself dead.''
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The day when even country nssepap-
ere end their personals wit.. "come agaiA.
cay ''our old trierd," tell about their
subscribers leaving substantial evidences
Of their appreciation .ackUow edge the re-
capt Of We esding cake and such things is
fast passing away, and these things a:e
very rarely seen nowadays, 1t iswell for
we no longer wear knee brooches.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

while there is some talk Of annexing
Hayti and San Domingo, for expansion
has run mad in some circles OF Wssblns'
ton. the administration i evidently
waiting to feel The ruIse Of the people
beFors taking any stsnd in tbs matter
The negro problem in thiscountryis per
picking enough without aiding 60 its
perplexity.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

AT this time when there seems to bea
disposition on the part of the republican
party to force geld n onemetallism on
the people, the report d the Director Of
he mints Roberts showing that she
United States has fallen to the Ithird
position among nations in gold producing
nower. offers food for reflection to thoee
who wonld take this rash step.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

J. S'erling Morton started new party
come months ago. SO far as heard from
he and ex-Presidsnt Grover Cleveland
are the only members oft, and Mr.. Clev'
Gland was made an honorary member by
Mr.. Morton "without the consentrf the
governed. )" j. Sterling can make more
fools Of himseli 10 shorter time than could
@ II. Dodd, Of Portland. when hs was at
the height Of bis political and CONNER
cial zenilh.-Essl OreRonian.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

President lincoln, one morning.
found that q robins nest, containing
three little robins, had been knocked of
an evergreen tree near the White Hosss
by careless cab-diiver. Kneeling On
the evound and putting the birds back
In the nest he replaced 1t saying: "These
birds are helpless, and / will make them
happy again."
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

In Worcester the sal. Of candies, cigars
and other weekday things is banned.
Al exception has been made In favor
II Sods-wat which, according to the
sare police Of that festive and festival
town il "a necessity Of existence on
No, sanday.n Fanny = -Bos,oa Herald !
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The reported attempt by certain
CLIQUE in the democratic party to shelve
BRYAN aud nominate sOmeone else VIII
"a frui,lees, for the hold that the bril-
liant leader Of 1896 has on.ths masses Of
the people lie too strong to be shaken.
NJ BRYAN will be nominated despite
tbe Wishee 81 tbe self constituted leaders
inst AZ Mckinley was IN 1896.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Some people continue to cry that the
king can do no wrong. But such talk V
only ia place in a desposic government
where a man world lose his life II he told
the truth.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The Philpp;ns war coall1ass in the
sawe old bushwhacking style made
necessary by the tactics OF AQainaldo,
and Il looks very muob as II 1t 10 to be as
long AZ the Atlantic cable. Mr.. Root
promises q root the Filipino ous entire.
ly. sending enough soldisrs to make u
moro tropical for them than tho climate.
The end OF the week sees tho mater
In statu quo
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

There seems to be no prospect o' an
ea,ly adjournment ot the Senate Finance
Committee who are considering the pro
posed bill to fas,en tue gold standard on
the country a, the coming session OF
Congress. The reason is because the
sessions are held at Narragansatt f'er
and the government pays the bills.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Washington advised us to keep out o.
difficulties with other. nations, butthough
every steamer going up and down the
Potomac tolls its bell when passing the
home,of Washington. it sefms quite clear
that some Of our politicians of to-day
think little Of his advice. Dumb Ami.
mails.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The shooting OF Labor iusufes the SAL
va.ion of Dire, fas so far as the courts Of
Justice so. But 90 far as human hatred
concerntd d Dreyius may fall bI the
assassin's bullet. That is the present
French gait, very crooked one.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Itisrepor,ed that William Waldorf
AstoT who recently Eaye up his Ameli-
can citizenship 10 become an Engl'sh-
man, has been .nabbed BY TIE Prince OF
wales, all Of which goes TO show that
she P.ince must be pretty decent sort
81 al Englishman.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Secretary Of War Root has irsugurated
his carer BY rem .es,ing Inspector Gen
eral Breckenridge With authority which
he was shorn Of by the action OF Aiger.
General Miles is once more in close touch
with All military plans and movements.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The DEMOCRAT has received a copy Of
the York, Penn. Dispatch, with a write
up OF the editorial trip as far as Portland.
The editor says OF our climate:
The climate Is delightful. There are
no extremes Of temperature at any sea-
SON. The mean temperature OF Portland
for Is years has been So deg. The sum-
mer temperature rarely goes above 80
deg. and the winter below 32 deg. The
year is divided into rainy and dry sea-
sons. Most OF the rainfall takes place
between April and November, when 1t Is
usually advisable to keep cloee compan-
ionship with an umbrella. Last winter
while the east was shivering under
away-below.zero temperature, in Port
land roses budded and blossomed all
through November, December and jan
uary and in February spring began dom
ming her robes Of leaf and flower. Bliz-
yards andltornadoes are unknown. Itisas
heathful too as it Is delightful and Port
land has the reputation of being the
healthiest city in the country. Although
enjoying such delightful climate from
the city can be seen Mt. Hood and Mt.
Helena with their constantly snow
capped tops, sixty miles away, lifting
their lofty peaks far into the blue sky.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
The 2eAl0frat.

The popularity Of Mark Twain in Eug
land ana the lack Of attention shown the
other Mark (Hauns) 10 his recent visit
abroad is another proc! Of the superiority
of mind over matter.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

GuAyMrs, Mexico. Aug. 1.-THE gnn-
boat Democratic left port Tuesday aud
rumor was started that II went to inter
cept vessel from San Francisco carry
ing Gatling guns. rifles and ammunition
TO the Ynquis. The gunboat has not re-
turned. but rumor Gays that II has cap
tufcd the filibuster.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

A little girl Eve years old was tod by
her teacher that the Mississippi was the
father OF waters, "How is that?" She
querisd "ifit is the father Of waters
oughtn't it to be Mister sippi?'
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

a big lump Of caution 10 big thihg IN
this world. a young man in Portland
this week while handling an electric
wire received shrek that resulted In
his death and young lady in Salem
mistook bottle of carbolic acid i1r cam
ph0r and did not live very long. Alter
all life hangs by thread and It doesn't
take much to break it. The best life
person can live IL none too good.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
THE SET SI.2S
Another EDgagemcnt.

MANILA, Aug. II, 6:l5 T.. M.--Eipht
hundred insurgents attacked Angeles lhis
morning. but the Twelfth regiment
drove them into the mountains. Three
dltched locomotives were captured.
None OF the American troops were IN"
iured.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

CuricuRA SOAR, TO cleanse tho akin,
CuTicuRA Ointment, to heal the skin, and
CurIcuRA REsoLvEST, 70 cool tho blood,
mako tho most complete and speedy cure
treatment for torturlng, dlsAgarlng hu.
mors, rashes. and irritatlons, with loss OF
hair, which have dchod tho skill OF tho bost
physlciana and all othor remedies.
THE SET $1.25
e,,, aaAp, sAs a olsvNr%E, set RHseLvsst, es. SOLD
ever shaFe. rurgEA y AHn 9, Conr F'eps' ues'oa-
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Norrcn Members of the X. Of P. are
requested to meet at the hall tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock for the purpose Of
attending the funeral service VI Mrs.
Edward Huston. By request OF the &. 0.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

webioos generally comes out about
right Il may have i've rain at tho
wrong time o. the year, but al is we'll
that ends well.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

10. F.-There will be a special
meeting Of the lodge this Saturnay eve
ming at 8 o'clock. All Odd Fellows are
REQ uested IN attend. By order OF the
Noble Grand. II. BARNES, Sec.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

A Redding shoemaker has received an
order Tor a pair OF No. IA shoes for an s.
r. man. When competed they are TO .
christened the Olympia and Brooklyn,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The score In recent game Of baseball
at Tillamook was 63 10 81. That has an
antiquated sound.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

one OF the greatest trials Of the teotu-
ry is 10 progress in France, that OF Drey-
fas. very important one, because 1t IN
wolves more than The mere i,eedom OF
DreyIus. The freedom Of the French
man as man is In It, Aereedy cormo'
rant stands With eluttonous eye over
Justice. IfJuetlce falls prey totyFanny
then france 10 undons, and the whole
world will suffer. These are days when
the heart beats OF men throb together
from Albany to Rennes.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
wsnttoo Deep.

TACOMA, Aug. l7.-Willam Baldwin.
tho iamoust marine diver ot Serltle, was
drowned this afternoon while working
on the submerged Andeiana, los feet un'
der water. II has been contended that
divers could not descend deeper than 100
feet.
On the fourth trip down, tho terrific
air pressure broke the connecting tubes
10 his pneumatic suit, aud he was
drowned.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

When tho clouds have rolled away II
will be learned that very little wheat has
been damaged.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

In San Francisco this week couple OF
men we're having q legal dght before .
big audience when one crushed the sAull
OF the other and he afterwards died.
Was that murder? People who pay =
big price for brutality must take what
comes.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

In Oreson..poiities the most interesting
thing is the arraiRnment OF the present
administration particularly its head bv
the leading paper Of the state. With a
Junius pen Harvey Scot puLclures the
presidents tire. and shows that he 10
the mere tool oi the politician. He
pleads for the people to take bear, and
not remain supine. Tbs people are
listening. What will they dot
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Anew divorce suit is Earl'B. Yank agt
Ida M.Yank.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The past week has been a critical one
for the farmer OF the Northwest, more
than that for our paople generally, on
account Of . rainstorm that was not
needed go lar as could be judged. There
was danger of the crops being sadly
damaged II not ruined, butas Saturday
night reaches us the prospects are
brist tsning and our usual good outlook
is Seiore us. Rain Is in place here In
Deem Der and January aud several oshe
months. bot not in August, usually the
clearest, hottest month ot the year.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The forest ranger could be very well
gotten along without those moist days.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Cot, Hoier recently balhed his body in
the willamette op ,oslte West Salem,
Several dead tiah wers found afterwards
north OF the big bridge. Independent.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

A young man in Albany this week
painted things red 10 very savage
manner while under the influence ot
LIQUOR. When soSes he is very peace
able young man. but when drunk lie said
TO be terror. The result has been
great many serious disturbances. Men
knowing his condition should never be
guilty OF ceiling him liquor knowing
what the result will be, and as he IL
danger in community when he appears
he ahonl6 be taken care OF at once be-
fore he gets steamed up for trouble
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

The reporters on the Herald are Kick.
Ing st the trees overhanginS the side
Salks, certainly a nuisance TO tall people
like our friends. Personally the DEMo-
cRAr man is not bothered. Bet he has
sympethy for tall people, and The city
council might well stop their monopo'
listic attention to bicycles long enough
TO make an order Grad eating the evil.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

There 10 constant demand for houses
to rent in Albany, which will increase ss
the time for opening OF the schools APP
proaches. There IL fitld here for
good many new cottages, and there are
plenty OF vacant lots for them In desira-
BILE locations.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
Apunillstle Murder.

SAx FRAScisco. Aug. l7--Jlm Fraincy
the pugslIst injuc cd by Frank McCon-
nell Ia their ilsht last night. died this
afternoon at 8 s:l5 without having regain
e,l consciousnt
Mcconnell and his seconds. with Frai-
ney's seconds and managers ol the club,
have been placed under arrest also Ret
cree Hiram Cook.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Back east this week man made new
record by diving into a pool Of water I
feet inches deep from q height Of %
feet. The fool killer had better take him
in hand or his next dive will DO his last. !.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

Some people kick atthe weather fore.
caste, as II they were never right. but n
record 10 kept in the mltter and II 10 q
fact that over 50 per cent OF the predIc.
tions are correct. So there 10 a good
deal OF reliance TO be placed IN them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

A Portland mac jast from Dawson
says there 10 nothing 10 make there
with low wages and whisky fifty cents 4
drink. He has mined since 1883 and is
now ready TO qui'.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

II 10 peculiar Tact that when money
or a watch lie lost they are not generally
found, indicating that there are good
many dishonest people in this world.
Occasionally the opposite 10 true. 0ne
lady this week lost her puFee containing
three or four dollars. II was found by
one OF the sisters OF the academy, who
immediately notified The DRMocRAT and
shortly Afterwards word was also rece.v
ed from the owner, and the money wse
restored quickly. A refreshing incident.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
A rela yed Policy.

WASHINGTON. Aug. IL. -"Thc policy ol
tho war department. said Secretary
koot To-Day, 'ils 10 furnish General OTIS
with all the troops and supplies that he
can use and that are necessaro TO wind
up the insurrretioo in the Philippines In
the shortest possible time"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

We have our hands full making ex-
cusea for this August rain, and Il keeps
us pretty busy. Only one other case
like it is reported for twenty years. 1t
is rs much out Of place as q Woman at q
prize fight.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
Poisoned by Lunat,c.

RocKFrRp, H., Aug. 1.-Two hundred
peor 10 were poisoned at Oregon, ILL.,, to-
day by lemonade which they drank at a
picnic. IA yet no fatalities have been
reported. The picnic was the annual
celebration ol the Modern woodmcn OF
America and was attended by 2000 peo-
pie.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
Dawson News.

VICTORIA, Aug. 16.-The steamer Diri-
GO, with go passengers and considerable
treasure, arrived here today from Alas.
ka. Among her passengers Is Furguson,
denies the bankruptcy OF Mcdonald.
News was brought OF two stampedes
from Dawson almost simultaneously
about August J..
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
Big Damage Suit.

WALLA WALLA, Wash Aug. III.
II. Csssady has begun an action against
the o. r. Il N. for $1,000 damages for i'm
juries received in failing from q train,
May 4, near Colfax. Cassidy and other
workmen were being taken by railroad
contractor from Pendleton to Wallace.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
Some FIghtlng.

MANILA, Aug. I6, $50 r. M--Tha In
snrgents have been concentrating for
two days before Angeles. II is officially
announced thgt Colonel Smith, With 10
companies oi the Twelfth regiment, and
two guns OF batt,ry Il, Of tue First artil'
leTy, under Lieu 'enant Kefnlcy, this
morning attacked $500 strongly intrench.
ed insurgents ut the southern approach
to Angeles and drove them back alter q
sharp fight, the American troots lo'ing
two men killed and IL wounded; the In.
surgents' loss 10 estimated At 800 men.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25

PORTLAND, Aug. 17.--Hawthorne 10
sephi, the only son OF State Senator DIR,
Joseph, met instant death at the home
OF his parents yesterday afternoon at Z
O'Clock, while repairing some electric q Z
tinRs.
Examination OF the service wires "a
DIR. Joeephi'e residence very soon after
the accident showed that they were en-
tirely free from contact with other wires
1t is not certain that the young man re-
ceived shock.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-25
Trust Result.

NRw York, Aug. I6-The general com.
mittee OF the Greater New York Retail
Butchers Association decided that an
advance OF at least cents per pound Ia
the price OF meat was impeTatively ne
cessary to protect retailers against a
heavy loss from sharp advances in
wholesale rates.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
4 NEW YEARS ADDRESS.

Rev Henry Baker, D. D., pastor of
Grace N. Z. Church. has addressed the
appended to his congregation: mo
church can prosper, unless the people
are in earnest sympathy and cO-opera-
tion with its activities. May the work
of the New Year open with a resolute
purpose on the part of everyone to be
Increasingly diligent and devoted. We
cannot all have our own way. Every
society is compromise. We must Of
ten sacrifice our personal opinions to
the general good. May We take Occa-
sion by the hand, and go forth with
gladness, to meet new responsibilities,
trusting in God and doing our duty
Grace Church may have, If this spirit
obtains, the best year of dts history
AS faithful and united, we shall be su-
premely anxious to fulfill the will oi
God, through our individual and col
lective agency"
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
PAYToN,s SECOND WEEK

Tonight Corse Payton and his COM
pany close the first week of their en-
gagement at the Opera House. It has
been a phenomenally successful one.
This afternoon the farce comedy, THE
Gigantic Liar" is being given, and to-
night THE Plunger" will be presented.
The matinee attraction on New Years
Day will be BARLEY Campbell's great
play, "The Galley Slave" At night
"The Partisan Princess" in which
Miss Eta Reed appears in one of her
best roles, will be performed. There
will be an entire change Of specialties
next week. including the Savans. the
English acrobats, and the Althea twin
sisters, who are among the cleveresi
singers and dancers before the public
On Tuesday afternoon Miss Reed viii
give a reception to all the women ant
children in the audience.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
NEW YEARS RECEPTION

REV. c. A. GRIsE, PHI. D.. WILL EN-
TERRAIN HIS CONGREGATION
ROYALTY.
Rev. c. A. Grise, Phi. D.. pastor OF
Union M. E. Church, and Mrs. Grise,
will tender a New Years reception to
members and friends OF the church on
Monday night, beginning at o'clock.
Heretofore it has been the custom OF
DR.. Grise to call upon each member OF
the church separately, but It was
thought that this method would be
more enjoyable as il would bring the
congregation together.
During the evening the following
program will be rendered: Anthem
Union Church choir; recitation Charles
B. Palmer; solo. Ernest Haynes; duet,
Miss May Saylor and II. II. Mcdaniel
|recitations. Miss Annie Grise; baritone
solo, w. H. Robinson, Jr.; anthem
church choir; recitation. Rev. c. A.
Grise; vocal solo. II. H. Mcdaniel
Miss Elsie Springer and Miss Bertha
Dill will preside at the piano.