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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
HOME AND ABROAD.

i Call at the Sugar Bowl for fresh fruit
T The annual Christian Endeavor con-
vention will be held in Portland May q
.28.
1t 10 reported that Bishop Christie has
been appointed to succeed Arch bishop
Gross.
There were 10 deaths in Portland dur.
ing April and only II births reported
but II is claimed that only half the
births are given in.
small disturbance among the Celest.
ials yesterday made il look some as il
there was high binder abroad, but il was
probably nothing quite as seriods as that
The Standard OH Co. which seems to
be reaching out Tor the world, is said TO
have purchased the lonaaza mines at
Baker City for 81 200, ,OJ0.
The Chinese declare that Jap in the
city is not Jap ell, but a Chinaman
with his queue cut off, and there Is lots
OF trouble over the fact:
The beef inquiry committee have re-
ported in accordance with what they
were appointed for in favor of Alger and
his crowd.
@. II. Vehrs informs us that he hnde
good many dead China pheasants on his
fArm. The birds are kilIed by poisoned
wheat that has been put out Tor squirrels.
Mr.. Vehrs thinks that, for the protection
OF the pheasanis, a bounty should be
placed on squirrel tealps.-%.A.
The new geutral merchandise store OF
W. b. Stevens & Co., in the Froman
block is already attracting considerable
attention. The store 10 splendidly ar
ranged Tor business, the stock of goods is
an excellent one, the system OF business
is good and there is An accommodating
corps OF CLERKS who are ready to show
goods. The firm is a permanent and es-
tablisaed fact in Albany aud by fair deal
ing intend to receive their share OF the
general merchandise business OF the city.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
College Notes.

R. F. Smick has returned from a trip
to Roseburg.
The Erodelphian Society held its reg.
ular meeting Friday evening.
The General History class, having
finished their work in that study, have
begun the study of "History of Europe
IN the Nineteenth Century"
The Y. NJ. @. A. elected the following
officers to serve for the suing year :
President, G. T. Pratt; vice-president,
Z. A. Nuke, /; recording secretary,
James Thompson; corresponding secre-
tary, L. 3. Speer; treasurer, A. NJ. Dick
inson.
At the A. c. L. S. Saturday the entire
evening was given up to the debate ''Re-
solved that U. S. should form 3 defen.
sive alliance with England" 1t was
VOL by the negative. Affirmative, L. b
Speer, G- 7. Pratt and Chas. Sternberg.
Negative, J. &. swan. c. c. Bryant and
]. E. Tyree.
Our debate with Monmouth will take
place May 10 in this city. To defray ex-
'penses an admission fee OF 10 cents will
be charged.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05

Disease Is a great and treacherous ocean.
Man ever stands upon its shore and gazes
out over its calm surface without thought
of danger. II hcks his feet-it advances
and recedes almost playfully-but all the
same il will crack his bones and eat him,
and wipe the crimson foam from its jaws
as If nothing had happend, as It has been
doing ever since the world began.
A man who carelessly saunteTs along the
shore of the insatiate sea of disease, viii
some day encounter a great storm in the
form of some fatal malady and viii be en-
a,,ifed Because a man does not have to go
to bed when he suffers from trivial indi-
sreatior, because he does not have to give
Jp work when he gets nervous and cannon
sIeen al night, because he can still force
down an unsatisfactory meal when he II
suffering from loss of appetite, because By
strong effort he can add a column OF figures
with aching head--is no reason that thest
disorders are trifing or TO be neglected
They are the warnings of serious sickness
A man who promptly heeds them, ana re
sorts TO the right remedy, viii speeoily re
cover his usual health. The man VINO neg
lects them will find that he IS IN the gril
of consumption, some nervous dtsoruefb
some other dread malady, due to imprope
or insufficient nutrition. DR.. Pierce'
Golden Medical Discovery is the best o
ali medicines for men and women who sui
fer in this way. It restores the lost apps
tite facilitates the flow Of digestive juices
invigorates the liver, purifes and enriche
the blood and tones and builds up tn
nerves. It cures 90 per cent. of all chronic
bronchial, throat and lung affections, an
is an unfailing remedy for nervous prostrI
ton. Medicine dealers sell 1t.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Oakville.

Happiness reigns in our town and
peace" has at last been declared and
the "old bridge" still stands dividing
east Oakville from wet or rather uniting
the two towus. The dove, the white
winged em blem OF peace, site on the
east end OF the bridge while the vultnre
the emblem Of war "enbalmed beef
ETC., sits on the west approach. See
Prov. 1929.
Miss Carrie Shearer, OF Sheddr. il
visiting friends here. We acknowledge
visit from her. Call again
ID. +. Junkin and family will 20 to
Idaho next week. Mr.. ]. Intends TO
work on the railroad with his team.
The cold rains and the cherry birds
are dning some damage TO the cherry
bloom but We hope they will leave
enough for home use.
Our merchant went out to take a
walk last Friday and on his return he
found at his store three OF the hand.
soonest yoAng bellies OF Oakville and they
were there on business (for one of them
had his business card attached to lie,
cloak.) They showed their respect for
MIR. 5. by presenting him with some
nice caAes which he received with thank
iulnees
The principal amr snt in our town
Is pitching horse shoes and two OF our
handsome young ladies' are expert
pitchers. We accepted an invitation to
witness game at tie residence of A. 5.
Hamill last Friday afternoon but when
We arrived a shower was in progress so
We went ioside and was entertained
with some of as fine violin music as we
ever listened to. Miss Lillian hamill
was the violinist. After she had played
i've selections che treated us to some
bTst class lemonade. We then proceed
ed 10 the horse shoe game. We found
that Miss Lillian could handle the horse
shoes with as much ease as she did the
violin or the lemon DlAsher. Many
thanks fer the invitation.
Miss Elsie Dilley vi.ited friends in
Tangent las. Saturday.
Mr.. A. \. Smith was in Albany at an
early hour Saturday morning.
DR.. Beers Was in our town last Satur-
day.
A horse attached 10 buggy took
Lively spin on the streets last Friday
The buggy became uneoupled and the
horse ran away with the font wheels.
DT. We cn was in the buggy at the time
but escaped unhuFt.
LlTTLE RosK Bur.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
WEDNESDAY.

RATES REsToKED.-Foilowing the last
rate war Of 1898 between the Northern
overland lines, peace vas declared ON q
basis of equal. .rates 'all round" but the
lines between st. Paul and Chicago were
still disturbed by local troubles. and the
com bination of rates east and west OF
st. Panl made Chicago $57.75 first class
and $47.75 second class. This last Diff
Guilty in the way of a complete restorat-
ion OF standard fares has at last been ad-
justed, and, on April 18th. thrcngh rates
to ChicSgo and points west were rebuilt
to normal figures 10y all lines, so that il
now costs no more to travel by way OF
the Southern Pacific through California
than bY the Northern Lines, through
Vancouver, Helena or Spokane.-Pion-
eer Press.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
The Farmers Friend
Ninety in the Shade

is not so far off as some people
seem to think. One of these
days and that soon Old Sol is
going to make it very warm
for people who have not sup
piled themselves with apparel
suitable for the season. We
know of no better place than
this store to buy everything in
the line of general merchandise
and we advise people who want
to be comfortable and happy
when warm weather does
come to supply their needs here
and now. Every transaction
shall be profitable to our GUS
toners as we'll as to ourselves.
w. b. STEVENS & co.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Lebanon.
From the Z. a.

From The E 4.
II. Marshall. DR.. Adams and D. Bas-
sard xere over from Albany Friday
eight to visit the wootmen ledge ia thil
place.
DIED. a. her home 10 this city, a, IA
N SATURDAY.. April -, Issss. Of con
sum piion, MEs. Macy Armstrong. vile
OF Lee Armstrong, aged nearly - years.
Sergeant John g. Charlior. recently
xounde in she leg in sc engagement
with the Fllipinos near Manila, is q
nephew OF J. X. Chsrlton Of THIS city.
SergeaLi Charlton was born IN this
county.
UpchuFch lodge No. 81, Lebanon. hAv-
ing Ii.e largest percentage of beneficiary
mem oers o, Auy d ui II. lodge IN the
jurisdiction, has conceived the unique
idea OF providing a new broom dscoTsred
with d. Of ii. eoloFed ribbon, with The
name OF the lodge. This broom, 90 dec
GRATED, will be taken to The next annual
session OF the grand lodge, aud tEeTs
awarded 10 the lodge entitled TO nod u
Tor the next year. The broom going, oi
course. TO The lodge having The largest
percentage OF beneficiary members
Each lodge gaining the broom to add ous
more color OF riboon with the name and
number Of winning lodge.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
For Game Protection.

There was a good attendance OF men
interested in the protection of game at
the Council chambers last evening. Ed
win Stone was chosen chairDan and
presided, with "A. NJ. Cannon as secre-
tarv. Tue state game warden, l.. p. w.
Quimby, was pr, sent anG addressed the
meeting, being followed by Mr.. Stone,
who has tax en great interest in provij-
ing for the proper protection OF the game
OF the state.
J r. Wyatt, a. NJ. Cannon and n. VI
Newport we're appointed committee tC
draft a constitution and by-laws for 4
club to be organized, and +. Fl. Pfeiffer
Frank Froman and Chris Vandian tc
raise fuads for the employment of 1
deputy, the law making no provision 10
| the same.
A paper was started on the spot and
| number OF subscriptions of 81 u montl
for six months secured for the purpose.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Mrs. Littier'S Death.

Mrs. DR.. Llttler died at her home in
this city last Saturday evening. April 90,
1899, at the age of 81 years, after an i'll
ness of several months. An operation
was performed in the forenoon, but il
could not save her.
Mrs. Littler was born in Indiana, Sep
tember Z, 1854 and can to Albany with
her husband about ten years ago, where
she became beloved by all knowing her,
her pure life and cheerful disposition
making her friends everywhere. She was
a member of the NJ. f. church, in which
she took a prominent part in the work
and OF the Rebeccas.
A husband and son survive her to
mourn the loss of a model wife and al
teetionate mother, and all will unite
with them in sympathy over their great
loss.
The funeral service was held this af-
ternoon at ? o'clock at the family resid-
ence and was conducted by Revs. All
bett OF Eugene and Rev. Wire OF this
city.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Uplifting the Weak.

The DEMOCRAT a few weeEs ago copied
some OF the odd things from the New
Disrensstion, Of Corvallis and here q
the way the editor expresses his thanks
The ecitor oil the Albany OKMocRA1
shows his iaexperienca by his comments
on the New Diepensation. He should
tackle some OF the easiest propositions
hrat aud not tr.ssIe with the toughest
ones till he gets further along. In any
ordinary text book on psychology or
metaphysics, he would find statements
Inst As nninleiligible 10 him % those he
quotes from the y ID. We endeAvor to
make our ideas as plain % posslbls, in
TACT ahas goes 10 this paper 10 milk for
hA bee compared with the stuff we find
in some OF our exehapges. Our mission
10 TO uplifl the weak and enlighten the
blind.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Ed. Lanning fell off his bicycle this
afternoon and fractured his left arm.

Dewey day.
There was snow in the loot hills be-
yond Mehama fast week.
The Chemawa base ball team defeated
Mt Angel last Saturday 10 to- 9.
The county court will hold this months
Sc sionsin the court house before moving
to the olb post Office block.
1t is proper to hang May baskets t.
night. pretty custom VIXEN carried
out with the right spirit.
An inquiry into the matter reveals the
TACT that several OF the charges against
the Bnrkhsrt boy were not well founded.
Maud Wagner, a former Salem girl
known in Albany, has been s.'ntenced to
three months in the county Jail at Port
land, for vagrancy.
w G Magers, the murderer of A r
Sink opposite Salem, who has been SEN
fenced to be hanged in Polk county, has
received new trial by order..of the su-
preme court.
Judge Boise last Saturday evening
rendered his decision in the auction case,
sustaining Salem in its high auction
ordinance.
The EnRlis' and German physicians
announce that they will not visit Albany
this month anil possibly not for some
time hereafter.
II 9 Chamberlain has the contract for
building the new Pfeiffer brick sample
room on second street, and the WORK
will be pushed as fast as the weather
will premit.
Mr. Stone OF the c. & E. has received
word from Capt. Harts of the engineer:
corps that he will bold another meetin,
at the Bay in Aug. and that previously
there will be survey Uf .he Bay mad
ehowing its currents, etc.
Mr. Hardness says the report that tn,
Burkhart boy took the rings from hi
house was mistake The rings wer
found, but he disclaimed all knowlege O
the affair. The boy has enough to ans
wer tor withcus this being placed to bi
credit.
The receipts OF Pendleton's postoffic
ior the year ending March 81, 1897, wer
5000; for the following fiscal wear, ss347
while Tor the ii months ending Marc
l, 1899, the receipts were $92l0. The in
crease OF business between November
1897, and March 1898, made it a second
class postoffice, and when it reaches tn
$4,000 mark, as it soon threatens TO d.
the town will be entitled to free deliver,
The Jessie Shirley Co closed gu
cessful weeks engagement last Saturda
evening TO a large house presentir
Divorced" in an able manner, one tn
displayed the versatile talents of Il
company well. Miss Shirley, who is Il
wife OF the manager Mr.. Smith, is 6
actress of marked ability, and permi
only good people in her troup. Fro
here the company went to Corvall
where they viii be this week.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
A Lodge of Native Sons.

A lodge of Native Sons Of Oregon was
organized at the G. A. R. last Saturday
evening bY E7gene D White OF Portland,
under the name of Linn County's pion-
eer statesman, DsEazon Smith Cabin No
9, with the follow ing officers: Past
president, DR.. w H Davis; president,
Cyrus H Walker, Isl vice presidsut, E.
ID Cusick; End vice president, P Bslti-
more; 3rd. vice president, Frank Crab
tree; recording secretary, l. NJ Curl !;
financial secretary, B NJ Payne; treasur-
er, K b Montague; marshal, A II Can
non; inside sentinel. F NJ Jack; outside
sentinel, Moeier trustees, W NJ Par
ker, ID BuTkhart snd L Tomlison.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Summer Normal.

Teachers not employed during the
summer can find opportunity TO make
adJ.l.oLIl preparation ior their work. or
10 review Tor either state or county ex-
aminatioDs at the summer term OF the
State Normal School at Monmouth.
From s35 to $40 will cover ali expenses
lor the ten weeks. Term beginning Tues
day. June, 26ih. Full information sent
on application to the Secretary Of the
Faculty, Normal School, Monmouth.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
"Dewey's Day."

Just q year ago today
Mid mighty cannons roar,
We won q victory, the like Of which
Has never been heard before.
Twas won by noble Dewey,
Who, away in far Philippine
Lead his men to victory,
And swept the Spaniards clean.
o, we'll We might be proud of him,
He is modern Cesar
Fighting for the just and right
And won't stop for !" Greaser.
There's not one true American,
In all this glorious land
That wonld not give one-third his worth
To shake brave Dewey's hand.
Other men may rise to fame
But we shall ere endeavor,
To let nothing stop our keeping
"Dewey's Day. forever.
MRS. CHAs. MEDIN.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05

THE G. HIPEoPIE.-It is not an easy
thing yet to tell just where to find q
county official, as they are at the Court
houte and old post GiIirr block, some at
each. The county judge and comfy
c,erk will remain at the Court house un-
Ill alter the session of county court, The
recor-er is up stairs in the brick, where
the clerk will also be, as we'll as the
county Judge. All the other offices ~iil
be down stairs in the brick in the form.
er post office.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Pure Tea
in packages
at grocers'
SchillingS
Best
TUESDAY.
Notice.

EB Davidson, Pound master. has cir
culated the report that had appointed
him Deputy Marshal. This statement
is not true. He has no appointment
from me and is in no way connected with
the Police force of the city OF Albany.
He gets his appointment from the city
council and his work is separate ana
apart from the work of the Police force
The Police force will not be responsible
for his acts. c. o. LEE.
Chief OF Police.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05

RATHER SUsPIcIoUs.- Last Saturday
afternoon while Mrs DIR. N A Winnard
was out and he'd locked her house some
one entered the house and put in her par
lor fine French Walnut finish, Cabinet
grand piano. Suspicion i, laidito: E. U.
Will the popular Piano dealer who has
supplied so many Of Albany's prominent
| families.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
Dewey Remembered.

DeAry day was celebrated last even
ing ia Albany in almost an ilnpromp,u
manner. and yet With q great deal OF en-.
thusiasm. Simonton's band was out
and diseouFsed fine music patriotically
snd bombs aud fire crackers we're ex-
ploded galore Il was q live evening.
The speeches we're shouts. Every pei
con In Albany 10 q personal friend OF
Dewey and he 10 frat in their hearts.
There may have been more red tape in
some places but nc where was there
more genuine patriotism.
Game Warden Quimby. OF Portland,
is on his way south through the state ap-
pointing game Aardens In each county.
Who is the proper man for Linn county.
We need one with sand who will see
that the game IAw is respected
Dir. QuiDby arrived in the city on The
noon train, and al : 80 tonight will be
glad 10 meet tne sportsme7 and others
interested, al the counci; chambers.
Attorney General Blackburn has given
his opinion that the food and dairy COM
missioners, game and forestry warden.
ash commissioner, soldiers home, PEN
itentiAry, inEane asylum, reform, bird
and deaf and damb schools are entitled
10 printing at the expense OF the stale,
and THAI the state board OF dental exam
liners, medical examiners, BARRIERS COM
mission and board OF pharmacy are n5t
CLzAx YorE FLuss They need il. II
il is done there will be less occasions for
fAlss alarms =ause1 by chimreys burn
ing out. Tne Old Man Chimney Sweep
is 10 the ci:y sac will remain only = day
OF tSo, AMI he knoNs how TO do il right.
lie charges only 81 for a fids or 20
cents xhere there are more than one.
Don't delay. Now i= the time.
The announcement : made OF Z grand
mack ball al Detroit on the evening" OF
May l2. Maskers 50 cents, spectators
- cents.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
MARRIED.

PEEBLER-LANGFORD.-In Albany,
at the Court House on Monday May /,
1899, by Judge George d. Barton, Mr..
Charles PeebleI and Miss Annie Lang.
ford, all OF Linn county.
LOONEY-BRIDGES. - At the resi-.
dence Of N. ]. Smith, on April %, 1895
by Rev. w. p. Elmore. Mr.. W. J.
Looney3of Marion county, and Miss
Martha Bridges, OF Linn county.
GAINES DARDIN. - At the Rus
House in Albany on April 2S, 1899, by
Rev. H. Il Reed, Mr.. Lee Gaines snc
Miss Bessie Dardin, both of Linz
county,.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05

Mr.. F aok Sperger has Leen in Lake
county IN trip.
Mr.. Wallis Nash, a promin. n. Benton
county farmer lie in the city.
DIR. J. P. Wallace was called to Harms
burg this noon to consult with DIR. Mack
ey.
Emil Sauer, who is claimed to be q
greater pianist than Paderisky, will
perform In Portland tonight.
Superintendent Mcdonald has his Of
fee temporarily at Prof Martindale's
study In the central building.
A dispatch from Washington saws that
Willard Davis. who recently returned
from Manila, has been granted dis
charge.
Prof. F. NJ. Mitchell closed his term OF
school in Weston last Friday and is now
in the city on few weeks visit with Al
bany friends.
Mr. Lee Morris OF Wasco county arriv-
ed in Albany few days ago on a visit
with his eon G Morris, and other rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. L. Gotlieb yesterday very indis-
ereetly split some wood for his wife, and
1t was necessary to call on a doctor to
have it attended to.
J. NJ. Pollock went to Junction this
nom where he will open bis store with
Mr.. Warner this week Mr.. Pollock as
been an excellent citizen and We heartily
commend him, to Junction p ople
A telephone message from Lebanon to.
day announced the illness of Mrs. w E.
Chandler with heart trouble. Her moth
er and brother will goout this evening to
see her.
Lloyd Pruett returned from Portland
last Friday evening, showing no traces
OF his painful experience at Sc Vincent:
hospital. He is nov attending school
but may 60 to Portland to live about the
middle OF next month.-YaquinA Tug.
A. L. Jordan has returned iroIn a trir
to San Jose, Calf. He reports things
looking we'll, but the rain came too late
for this years crops and with the except
ion Of hay and one or two other things
there will be very light crop.
The Oregonian in its Sunday edition
is giving pictures Of prominent society
ladies in different cities OF Oregon. Yes
terday it presented a picture of Mrs. p
A. Young with the following sketch
Mrs. Percy A. Young. since her arriva
in Albany three years ago as a younl
bride, has been deservediy popular. ShI
is the only child OF the late Dr. NJ. II
Gibson, of San Francisco, where she wa
born and bred. She was educated a
Irving seminary, San Francisco, and wa
given the advantages of travel, bein,
taken abroad by her parents in her girl
hood. Mrs. Young possesses the rar
and admirable trait Of giving each CUES
and acquaintance an equal share Of he
thoughtful attention, and both she anC
her husband are much praised for thei
gracious hospitality. Since coming +
Albany Mrs. Young has organized club
and jeen a useful member of them. Sh
is fond of music, and her artistic HON
is the scene o. many pleasant musics
gatherings. In appearance, Mrs. Youn
is tall, being possessed of 1.-the, grac'
full figure, crowned with mass Of brigE
auburn hair. Her manner is very a
tractive, being characterized always /
the true dignity Of gentlewoman.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05

soctAL.--Fair Oak Circle No. l, Ladies
OF the G. A. K. will give social at the
q. A. X. Hall on Tuesday eve, May 9th
good program and lunch will be serv.
ed. Everyone is cordially invited TO a.
tend. The proceeds to go toward buy.
ing flag. An admitiance Of Ten cents
will be charged.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05

A greater variety OF friendship. en-
gagemens ana wedding rings never wa.
shown IN Albany than those displayed in
FneBch's show sln1o :. We invite
everyone TO stop and inspect them. They
are direct from tire factory. bought fog
crsh, and we sell then on very close
margin.
Fren, hes watch and ring house.