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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

The extrAvgant appropriation, more :
tnan Q billion and half made by the /
Filty-Fiith Congress, now happily dead,
would few years ago have been sufici-
ent to dive any political party from
power. Only ten years ago billion dol-
lar Congress drove the republicans out
and rut the democrats in. But 1t Is
easy to educate men into not only con'
doning public extravagance, but into
commencing 1t, especially II some Of the
money be spent in way TO give them
some personal profit. The war 10 the
excuse for the large total Of the approp'
Ration, but Ii 10 not valid one, and II
should be the duty OF every man opposed
to public sxtravagance TO appoint him-
self Q committee Of one, to see that no
man with whom he comes in contact
shall accept that excuse for lack Of the
actual facts. With every appropR Riatiosi
connected with the var deducted the ap'
propriations made by the fifty-6th Con
gress would still be largely |" excess o.
those made by any Congress In our his-
I tory. Keep th,s fact IN your mind anG
in the minds Of others. and Congress
} and o President may be elected mex
year to check the era OF extravagane'
/ into which We have drifted.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Sen. Plat, of Conn. 4, struck the bulls-
eye Of truth when be told the senate q
few hours before the final adjournment.
that the session OF congress just then
c'o'ing would 90 on the record ~ the
most textravagsn ever held, but he start
ed ton late, If be really expected to stop
any Of the extravagances A careful con-
sidsration OF 9 number OF the appropria
tion bills viii show that . concerted
grab game was played from start to fn-
ish. In the wind-up, when the blllI
were in conference, and some things had
to be thrown overheard to reach &C
agreement, the appropriations Of thos'
having the weakest pull had TO 90
Senators Warren. Wilson. Carter and
several otherP, who had been admittsC
to the game in its.es,ly stages. publicly
protested when they found themselves
buncoed by the conference report, but
that didn's do them any good, IN the eel
ate, and will probably not do them an!
good ct home.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
The Monroe Colony.
From the Oregonian.

EoLE tue OFoS ontens
MONROE, Or, March IL The much |
talked of colony will be known to the
world as "The Peoples United Church
Federation" On the fret day OF May the
sum of SIC. 900 is to be paid local holders
of property included in the deal, and the
colonists win proceed to take charge OF
the two Touring mills, besides commenc-
ing other branches oil their proposed in
dustries. This season ~ is expected that
the only farming to be done by ihem
will be to put In 100 acres of gardens and
keep them we'll cultivated.
The colony is community of Christ
ian socialists. The purpose is to amDody
IN everyday life the teachings and
practices OF Christ and his apostles. The
colony lie cooperation embracing capit-
alists and laborers, associated together as
one. utilizing and sharing the incre.
ment attained through the investment o
capital and toll. The individuals are al
members OF religions society called the
Peoples church, and part of the pur'
pose is to practice the teaching and Greco
Of the church organization. The erect
ion OF churches and schools and thei
maintenance is part of the scheme o
the colonv. The plan proposes the eject
ion and operation of ~oolen mills, Aou,.
ing mills. two Of which are included Il
the late purchase; saw mills. cSeameries
canneries, fruit driers, Decides the In
dUstFy in the various branches Of agTi
: culture. The promotion OF motor lin
is suggested, though 20 far IL has beeI
made contingent on various subsidie
from the towns to be reached. includip
; 500 600 from Eugene and $50 600 iron
} Corvallis.
The eolnnists are to come from q
: parts OF the Union. Some now resid
in the Willamette valley, and others {
Eastern Oregon. There Is understood {
be q large number Of them at Spokane
Wash, Iowa and other Eastern atats
D are also TO furnish con.rtbsions to th
tinal number, which the i.IG,noters sa
will ultimately reach 500 person,
Thcre seems to be every assurance chs
the transaction will mAtsrialixe. Tn
contracts for the eoloDists are made
and bv 81 Wallace, 8 Junction niniets
J 1 Jones, OF Cottage Grove; and Rev
MeInturf, cf Spokane. The last name
was formerly q pastor ~ Eugene. Or.
. The transfer includes the general stoI
e warehouses, two Touring mills. land an
MonIoe town property of A Wilhelm
= Sons, the farm of weslsy Hinton, an
a the farm OF George A Houcs. The eu
o of $lc00 has been paid. and the contra
signed. The deeds are not to reach q
:. colonists until the completion Of all Il
= payments, out are 10 be held in the Fir
National bank. Corvallis. The totei
mount of the transaction is declared
Rev Mr. Wallace TO be between 81 6, o
= and $l75, 900 and part Of il lie to be pa
May when possession is to be givl
the purchasers, who win begin by th
time 10 arrive The colony is the subje
IT OF much speculation in this city.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

One OF the greatsst eoDspirAcies 10 the
east lie the attempted coal combine that
may succeed. II it does il will partieu
larry adec; the poor people who use 90
uuch coal buring the winter months, a.
the truss will gradually increase tbs
price. 1t is robbery on Wholesale plan,
There is Law against this kind Of bnsi.
ness, but the government is made up oi
members Of trusts who're POCKETS hav.
been.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Buffalo Hump. Idaho, is the scene o
. wild mining excitement. It 10 de-
clared there 10 more gold there than o1
the Klondike and men are rushing there
trom al directisns. a writer from
there ssys that it will surpass all Other
American camps. Perhsps. We shall
see. There is familiar sound to .be
cry. all is not gold that glitiers, and II
lie fact that distance Ierds snshanimenl
to the view.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CRED
TORS

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of OregoI:
In the matter of Jno. 4. Cyus 4 W P
Pi'chford partners as Cyrus & Pitchford
bankIupts in bankrurtcy.
To the creditors Of Cyrus & Pitchford, oi
Larwcod, In the County Of Linn and dis
tTiet aforesaid, tankrupts.
Notice is hereby given that On thu 24ih
day of February a. d. 1899, the said Cy.
rus & Pitebfoyd were duIy adjudicated
bankrupt, and that the first meeting Of
their creditors will be held at Albany, Ore
gon, in nv cffce, on fhel3th day of March
A. ID. 1899 at one O'Clock in the afternoon,
at which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims, appoiDt trustee
examine the bankrupt, and transact inck
other BUSINESS as Tuay properly come before
said meeting.
Dated February eth, 1899.
II. BRYANT,
Referee in bankrupic,.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

The distinguishing iuslsniA Of Dewey's
rank as admiral will BE- ss follows: On
the lower end Of the sleeve there viii be
three stripes OF gold lace. Two Of the
stripes will be two inches wide. Be-
tween these will be 8 stripe one inch
vide. just above three stripes will be q
gold star. On each side of the coat col
lar will appear two gold anchors AankIns
four silver stars.1
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
Jhe 1etl0rrat.
TERMS,

JAILY DRMocRAr, 25 cents per month
$500 per year, in advance. SOC per month
not in advance. By carrier, lOc per
week. 10 per cent added II allowed TO
run over months. Single copies DC.
WEEKLY, 81 20 In advance; 81 80 at END
" year; Sl.75 for second year; $500 foi
shird and preceding years, when not paid
IN advance. Clubs of five ue~ subscriber'
at $500.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
CdkViIIe.

Coxey is dead. Not the great general
OF that name but Judge Barrons dog, A
tree fell on him and Thus ended a noble
life. Coxey was good dog but refused
to be interviewed by newspaper men.
A flag pole was brought to our schoo
house last Saturday but there was not
men enough on the ground TO raise it.
Since Judge Barton has refused our
petitioD for eide walk we have found
q pnsn that will serve as county Judge and
give US all the si ie walk We want. That
eide walk will be the issue on which the
next Judge is elected. See.
A nice mince pie was presented to al
~ Miss Winnie HolstieD. Many thauks
w. L. StJohn, of Peoria, made US {
leasant call last saturday w L. ent
i'm Morgan made their start in lie By
aking ''grubbing contracts" Wha
you doin' Johnnie?
Mr.. Z. B. Couey was in our town las
Thursday after an absence OF two weeks
We are glad to have him come and tax,
away our eggs otherHise they would ge
stale.
VIM. Morgan, Jr., was in our towI
last Friday. He is feeling al right AM
looks well.
Hamill's dog don't eat eggs, 50
wasn't him that swiped them
| Geo. Stockton has commenced 20 far
vest bis crop OF goat WOOL" w
wouldn't like to be goat now withou
fleece.
Mr.. Walter McIlree went TO Alban
last Wednesday. He don't wait for com
one to take hack but goes fnot an
he is not slow for man OF go. H
travels 5 miles an hour. Only one othe
man that can do that In 0akViIle and g
be is an unassuming mao we will nc
make bis name pubic.
LITTLE Ros BUD.E
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice Is her eby given that NJ. Cunning
ham, the administrator Of the estate Of
Thomas Roach. decessi d, has his day FLED
in County Court Of Linn county, Or gon
his final account IA such administrator anC
said court has hxe1 the 1st day Of May
1899. at tie hour of O'Clock IN. of ssiC
day. at the court houte at Albany, Oregon
for hearing objections 10 said account anC
settling the same.
March 10, 1899.
NJ. CUNNINGHA1I, =
Administrator of Thomas Roach, d
ceased.
H. @. WATSON,
Atorrey for Administ' ator.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

"Chaw" Cosey was in the police court
Of San Francisco few days ago for run
ming q dog fight. Here 10 part of the tes'
timony of Policeman Cooney:
'what is a dog, Mr. Cooney?"
"a days a dag"
''Define the wLrd dog"
''A dag's q quadTuped that hotties an
barks an scares away burglars"
Ibid you zee any dogs in the basement
of Meehsn's saleon?"
"I did"
"Bring in the dogs, Mr.. Bailiff," com
manded Mack, and in came th ace o
bull-terriers anchored 10 cou of po
licemen.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
When Dewey Comeih home

Fill the streets With all the people,
Clang the bells 10 every steeple,
Let the drummers pound and rattle.
Sound the trumpets as in battle,
Let the eanhons boUm together,
Frnrr rsssr@iot ene every tHth-r
While Columbia doth her
Choicest garb her son to honor
When he cometh hom.I-Ex.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
craspIns EagIand

LONDON, Mar. 13.-The shanhai cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says: The
Chinese here report that Great Britain
has seized the Mao Tao islands opposite
Port. t.Arthur in the strait OF Pc Chi Lu
and north of Tong Chu Flu in the north
west portion of Shan Tung peninsula d:
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

The DEMocRAT has received q very neat
pamphlet sent out by the passenger traf-
&c department of the Plant System, en-
titled "What to Say in Span sh and How
to Say It." Thanks awfully, but we do
not care to know what to say in Spanish
and how to say it, in fact we don't want
anything to do with the Spaniards and
never expect to associate with any oI
them enough to need vocabulary.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
RaII ResIeas

MANILA, Mar. l3.-Gen. Wheaton's
rewly formed divisional brigade advan-
ced at O'Clock today from San Pedro
Macati ior the purpose of corralling the
enemy. 1t is now moving on Pasig, meet
ing with slight resistance as the rebels
are in full retreat.
A gunkOat is clearing the along the
river banks, which have been carried as
far as Guadaloupe.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Samuel Barrows, politician, who
knew about as much about q library as
a Filipino was appointed Congressional
librarian. The senate couldn't swallow
it and refused to confirm the appoint
ment. Now Herbert Putnam an exper-
fenced librarian has received the ap-
pointment. The appointment is an ex-
cellent one.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Good evening Have you paid your
city iaxes for the last year. The couocil
has ordered all deliDquents published In
The DExocRAr after the 18th, and that is
tomorrow.
tiA March, but ,he billiards eontiuu.
70 y e eAet and OF 9 terrific character
And yet some peorfe wsss ssP1s~s-.-A.-s~
siding there.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Paul De Longprey, the we'll known
flower painter, after spending seven
years in New YOrK, is Transporting his
studio and hot-houss to Los Angeles,
whittier he will follow for a stay Of three
years.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

An Indiana paper Gays: The memb bers
of the Indiana legislature have reached
their homes, and they are beginning to
hud out what the people think Of them.
Without doubt, the Indiana Legislature
OF 1893. is justly entitled 10 be dubbed the
fool Legislature.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Chief Justice Fulier is Just as econom-
ical in his pereonal expenditures as h'
wss when struggling lawyer long ago
Books are bis only passion. and he de-
voors everything from abs'russ phiio-
sopbical works to sensational detective
stories. His special pets are q green
Mexican parrot and SrOtch collie.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

SAN LUIS OBrsPo, Mar. lS.--The bank
situation here is still unsatisfactory.
The County and Commercial banks are
still closed. President Venable, OF the
Commercial said today:
II it does not rain very soon, in order
10 make better times, our bank will not
be reopened.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
Whaf is ShiInh2

A grand old remedy for Cough, Gold
and Consumption used through tn
world for half q century, has cured in
Vulnerable cases of incipient consump
ton and relieved many in advanced
stages. If you are not satisfied with the
results we will refund your money. Price
% cts, so cts. and 800.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

An AngIssea, n. j.. gunner killed &
duck iew days ago and attached TO os &
of the ducks Ieet was large rlam. The
duck had evidently been xsdinE in 81 al
low water aud had stepped on feeding
biValve.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

The New York aldermen recently
wanted their salaries rafeed from 81 600
TO =. 900 and vent aud asked B5ss Crok-
er in modern sttle il they might have
the increase. Croker saia mo" The
world continues to nave on i,s axis.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
ASSlGREES NOTICE or FILING FINAI
ACCOUNT

Notice is hereby given that the uEder-
signed has this day fled in the Circuit
Court Of the State Of Oregon for Linn
County his final account as assignee of the
estate OF T. D. Shaver, an insolVent debtor.
and that said account will be heard and
parsed upon Dy said Court on Monday.
April 3rd, 1899, in the Circuit lonrt ronr
10 the Court House in said county.
Dated February 28, 1899.
II. BRYAN
HEWITT q Sox, Assignee.
AttoInevs for Assignee.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

There is this about the trust:business
It may eventually solve the relationship
Of capital and labor. for Il will mean
trust OF labor % great that the two
must combine their interests. As IL
10 now. though, It 10 the great octopus
of Lbe age. and 10 discrsdit TO cur coun
tvg
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Claud McHargue, sentenced to the
penitentiary forsfour years has been hap-
tised into membership in the Christian
church in Eugene. 1t is very much re-
gretted that McHargue did notdo this
several years ago, but it is to be hoped
that he holds to his convictions and
when he comes out of the pentientiary
it be with the resolution to make q man
of himself. There are q number of boys
in Albany who have started on the same
road as young McHargue took. Now is
the time to turn about.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
From the New York Rerald.

~ E@7S ~" VIZ ACIHIus
For having told the truth in an effort
to save the lives and health of the cold.
iefs and 10 protect the Government from
outrageous and criminal swindIing Gen.
sral Miles is being prosecuted by the Ad-
ministration under the form of an ir-
quiry into the beef supply.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
Hust BE stopped

LONDON, Mar. l3.-It is reported at Ma
Mia that Gen. Otis has ordered the dis
continuance Of negotiations between the
Spanish general Rios and Aguinaldo, for
the release of Spanish prisoners on pay
ment of heavy indemnity. Such pay
ment would streGthen the Filipino cause
by replenish the insurgent treasury.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

Lee Travis last night gave fair ex-
ample of Philippine morals, that came
under his notice while at Manila. In
one bamboo cottage four men and four
women lived together, each man was the
husband OF every woman and each .wo'
man the wife OF every man, and henc'
sixteen couples resided together.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

A dangerous bogus hfty cent piece Of
1898 is said to be in circulation. That is
Just the siEe that strikes the newspaper
man the hardest and We will have to ap-
point special inspector.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

DENVER Mar. IA special TO the
News from Price, Utah, says:
Reports from " hite Rock agency are
to the effect that the Indian leaders are
restless and very serious trouble is an
tieipated by Indian Agent Myton, by
reason of the fact that the men who con.
troll tie cheifs desire 20 return to their
former reservation in Colorado.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

delaware has adjourned without elect
ing senator. It would be q good thing
II all the states would do that, and the
power was then delegated to the people
in whom it belongs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
From tI,e Men Yo,k Wo,Id

Forward, menl Never mind me -
said Lieut. Mitchell as he fell, pierced
By Philippine bullet in 9 charge
That lie the stuff American heroes are
made Of.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

MANILA, Mar. Brigadier. General
Wheaton capture the city OF Pasig this
afternoon. The American loss was only
six sounded.
The enemy made a stand for an hour.
but at the end OF that time were forced
to retreat. The loss to the Filipinos is
thirty killed. and sixteen prisoners. OF
the Z. s. forces six were wounded.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
From the Macon Telegram.

Spain is now calling for American
! what. Spain IL welcome TO anything We
have that she wants and is willing to
pay for.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
NOTICE or FIRST MEETING OF CRED
TORS:

In the District Court of the United States
for The District of Oregon:
In the matter of Louis Viereck bankrup
in bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Louis VieIeck of Al
baDy, in the County of Linn and distric
aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 24tE
day of Feb. A. D. 1899. the said Lonls
Viereek was daily adiudieated bankrupt,
and that the frat meeting of bis creditors
wIlrbe held at Albany, Oregon, in my Of
fee, on the 14th day of March A D. 1899,
at one o'clockin the afternoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee examine tbc
bankrupt, ana transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
Dated Feb, q, 1899. II. BRYANT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

The Oregon 10 proving to be q great
sea dog. Many people are expressing
surprise that there is one vessel that
lie really ssaiaring.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

HAVANA, Mar. 1.-THE action OF Civil
Governor Mora and the police depart
ment in attempting TO prevent yester-
days popular manifestations in favor OF
Gen. Gomez is strongly censured. The
action Of Governor General Brooke in
restraining the Cuban authorities from
interfering has pleased the people.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
MISFITS.

By the use of semi-colon in the right
place Governor Geer's relative Bi Geer
recently appointed state land agent, will
get $500 year not intended by the BILL
If adYantrge is taken of this the Cover.
nor is liable to hear something drop.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

CHEYENNE, Mar. l4.-Williams Petit
grew Of Douglass, Wyo: John Oakley, Of
Aberdeen, s. D., arrived here today, hav-
ing walked from the snowbound train at
Iron Mountain TO the retief train, dis
tance of 10 mi. Oakley had foot frozen
and all are suffering from scurvy, the re-
suit OF Improperly cooked food.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

1t lie said that Nelson Morris. the pack.
er, can tell by the taste of beefsteak or
roast beef Il the steer came from Texas
or Mon'ara.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
To Cure a Cold in Que Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL il fails
10 cure. 2Sc. The genuine has L. B. Q
on each tablet
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Mar. IA move
ment 10 on loot here to persuade the Z.
S. government to purchase San Juan hill
TO be used as a public park.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17
TeIegraphic.
AZ Manila

MANILA, Mar. l5.-Late yesterday,
Gen. Wheaton's columnkncountered the
the enemy in such force between Pateros
and Taguig as to necessitate change in
thesoriginal plans. The cavalry attacked
a rebel stronrhold in the jungle, driving
the enemy into Pateros. The Americans
had one man killed and three wounded.
Scott's battery shelled the city and
woods effectively.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-03-17

CHICAGO, Mar. 4.-Col. o. NJ. Smith,
purchasing agent Of the government at
Chicago since 1895, testified today before
the government court OF inquiryiihat the
stores OF canned roast beef bought by
him during the Spanish war wore all up
on the direct order OF Gen. Eagan, the
commissaEy-general.