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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1874)
l'. S. OfBelal Paper tor Ontoa. SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1874. The Kantian Canal. Thfcf great Writ was completed some iliiys B Itim its far n Hie residence of Mr. James Klkiue.hoilt one mile .-outh of the Court IlouseiP&ciJy. From thU jwint tlie waters f Uie Canal are 1w be carried In two ditches or canals, one branch leading north (o the lidipoola river, and the other run ning north tothe city limits on the soul !. thence diverging east to La Fayette street, and thence north, down said I. aFayette street, to the Willamette river. The branch leading to the Cal- ipooia was completed and ready to re ceive water on tlie 31st of December, and it was determined to let In the water from the Santiam on the first of January, 1874; and tor this purpose Mr. Luther Elkins President of the Company, started for the head of the Canal, some thirteen mill's from this city, and one mile from Lebanon, on the evening of the 31st. The Presi dent took with him a small boat, in which lie intended to take a first class excursion from the head to the mouth of the Canal. . But upon reaching the Santiam it was deemed advisable not to let the water In at present,as, owing to the heavy rains that had prevailed for several days previously, all tlie s walla, creeks arid depressions on the line of the Canal were full to the brim with w.,ter, already threatening to break bounds, and of themselves flood the Canal. And in fact this did occur, as the waters from oue or more sloughs tound their way into toe Canal, mak ing a lively little stream, tilling the f anal to a depth of more than one foot, flowing through it all day on TiiursdSy. At the time we write this (Friday evening) there Is but little more than six inches of water running in the Canal, and the water Is very nearly clear, showing that the Canal ha been pretty thoroughly cleaned ot nil loose dirt left in finishing up. So fnr the undertaking has proved a mag nificent and gratifying success a last ing monument to the originator of the work, and those who nobly came for ward and aided, with their Influence and money, in completing it. The fall has been nicely graded, giving a fair inrivut, but not too rapid. In fact every part and parcel of the work seems to have been decided upon after great care and cautious calculation, and completed In the most careful and workiuaulike manner. We congratu late our people ou the consummation of this grand enterprise an enterprise that will bring more nctnai prosperity to Albany than any other. We also ongratulate tlie ofllcers and stockhol ders on the successful issue of the un dertaking. In bringing about this suc-ea-. no men have labored harder or worked more faithfully than have the Board of Directors, for which they de serve and should receive the highest meed of praise from all our citizens. Aud now we announce tlie Albany & Sintiain Canal Company ready for busies ready to furnish the very hH of chuck in quantities to suit. ' Officers Elkct. At the election held at Hie hall ot Albany Lodge No. 4 I.O.O.F., oil Wednesday evening, Uie following gentlemen secured oil'.ee : W. M. Ketchnni, N. G. ; H. 1)., Godly, V. G. ; P. II. Raymond. Sec ; Geo. W. Young, Treasurer; Messrs. J. F. Backensto, W. 8. Newbury and Fred Grat Trustees. A. Wueeler & CO. This enter-prl-ing firm is out with at. entire column advertisement In this Issue, inviting those tu want of goods in their line to call and see them at Hbedd. They keep a full stock ot the latest and best In dry goods, clothing, grocerie , etc.. nd are willing to dis pose of tlie same at a very small ad va nee on first cost For liberal dealers go to those who patronize rttejlr county papers frottiji, t)sB-FiFTii. Thls city pays one fiftn of the taxes collected in Linn CMMtT - ' i ,. '' : pfeDONby-Tbc Vaseii t council retires tron pmgr on aotiwaj . Dorini thf yha pasted thity tore labored, a fc Board, to advance the best interests of tfce city. In every ei jieuditure ot the public funds, economy has been the rule, and every" "effort nod to prevent unnecessary and use less waste. Public improvements of t Uai greatest utility have been inaug urated and, completed during the jenr, which win iong stanu as endur ing monuments, hearing testimony to tlie gnou judgment ami sound business capacity nf the members donipoaing tlie Board ot t;oimriloieii of the city of Albany tor 1873. Tlie ok! Council deserve and should receive the highest plaudits l this people for their houest and eon scieueious endeavor to properly discharge the public trust with which they were charged- We ask for the new Board' at least as much leniency aud encouragement in the tjerformanee of the thankless task before them for the year 1 S74, as was extended to tlie outgoing Board ; and we wish that their record, at tlie close or the j'ear, may be as well and fully made up as was the record of 1873, Wood's Hocseold Magazine For January, contains a lavish supply of first rate articles. It is now in Its fourteenth volume and every year has increased its popularity and added new friends to its large list of admirers. Though retaining its' old name, it has not the slightest connection with its former proprietor, but has for many mouths been the exclusive property of Mr. S. E. Shutes. its present pub lisher. H. V. Osborue (Tenoroou) still contiuues as its editor aud is tlie only person employed in that capacity giving to the magazine not a care less supervision, but direct personal attention in every , department. The magazine is improving constantly, and U splendidly adapted to the members of the household. The present num ber coutains three engravings aud oi her good things in, proportion. Price of magazine oue dollar per year witii chrpmo Yo-Semite, oue dollar and a half. The Register aud magazine for 3 per annum. Offosition Is tie life of trade, but is not always a blessing. Rumor has it that a line of steamers will be put on between Sun Francisco and Portland, to connect with the boats of tlie W. R. T. Co., the first steamer to arrive at Portlaud next week. We hope the report may prove true, and that the line may be continued, so that the blessing of low freights may be continued Indefinitely. Success to all endeavors to fiimlsh adequate trans portation at fair rates. Education. We have received the report of tlie Commissioner of Edu cation for the year 1872 a pamphlet of nearly one hundred pages Issued at the Government printing ofhee. Washington. It is a very Interesting ard valuable report. Ick. The Columbia river, below the mouth of the Willamette, is run ning full of Ice an indication that navigation will be possible scon. Off thf. Bar. The ship Loch Dee w;is reported off the Columbia river bar on the 1st She comes in ballast to load with wheat for Europe. A Riley, Ky., hash distributor offers to keep the "porpers" for five cents "a pese" less than toe lowest bid hand ed in. That fellow is one of those who can't see -'what use public schools is, ennyhow." A man was staggering down street the other day, pretty foil of cocktails, a friend overtaking him offered him his arm. ' -Get out" saJ tlie tight one, "I can take care of myself. Do you think this is tlie first time I have got drunk?" NPtX IAI. CABLE DISPATCH. From the World's Fair. Vienna. Austria, Aug. 20, 73. W. G. Wilson, Esq., President Wilton Settling Machine Company, Cleve land, Ohio: The Wilson Sewing Ma chine received tlie Grand Prize Med al for being the Be9t Sewing Machine, and a Grand Prize (medal of hony) was awarded to the Wilson Sewing Machine Co. fer manufacturing sewing machines hi tlie best manner, from the I beat material, and bwiho best known mechanical priuojpita. These cele brated machines ar now on exhibition M for -sale st the store of - , yi . lltf. BLAiN, YOUNG St GO. ALBANY REGISTER. In mirrhiuhina a ifKct tAgtnoa'jMp- 71 NAIJM TSf MAK." -; M THE STATInC$JBtUI WORN tiimsof the Mes of S-'wiiift MiiHUnW in 1872, ireixined In ki'l . show t! at the Singer uianiifartnrtMvniniiHiir sold, lust yauovrl'uSXY-FlVXilOL'iVViora niaifilnes tlmn A "Y nfni'r Company, Rim over ouu iiuarter of all inaehiiHW sold dur hi tlt year. Nine out of fen of arid Silver Mm liines tere lor FA MIL V use -proving trio irr at popularity of the Sinscr In the household. Annexed are the Sales of the different linkers: MACHINES. The Nina.r MtxmWn O). Md 1 75H. WW.v. & Wllsou MffeCo....Sold 174.0KfS Hone Macluno Cn !esilmnf..ili uvnim Graver ft I!aker. W. Co " 52,(110 Domestics, M, Go SUM neea s. M. 10..... ... Wilcox & titbit) s. M. (jo,. WilsonS. t, Co.... . Aiaer. B. H. a R M. Co. Rold Medul S. M.Co.nj..i. Florence S. M. Co. . . Z ii.Ui 21,668 18,9 18.si7 15,798 T1TCS, BOl'R(iAKl)KS& Co., Agenlq.Alhany, Or. Also, all kinds of Machine needles kept for sale. novtfyft A. WHEEL KU, C. V. HOL'OE. C. U. WUEELEB. i . . . . ' r , I ' i . r,., A. WHEELCB A CO., fIIEID, OREGOK, I Dealers in Merchandise and I'nKluee. goott assortment of all kinds of Goods ul wifj s in store at lowest market rates. Agents for sale of Wagons, Grain Drills, Cider Milts, Chums, Ac., Set. CA8H paid for WHEAT, OATS, PORK BUTE it, EtiUS and FOfLTJtY. FOUXDRY. ALBANY FOUNDKY And Machine Shop, A. T. 4 ill: Kit V Proprietor, ALBANY, OREGON, Manufactures Steam Engines, Flour and Saw Tfill nachln WOOD WORKING And AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, And til kinds of IRON ASD BKASN CASTIXUS. Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds of machinery. 41vS DRUGS, KTC A. (MOTHERS k CO., -Dealers I HK.HK AIM, OlIJi, PAIN'M, K(i a.,ASS, LAMPS, ETC., All the iwpalar PATEXT HEDIC1KE, rTNK CUTLERY, CIGARS, TOBACCO, NOTHHM PEBFIMEHV, and Toilet: Good. Particular care and promptness given Physicians' prescriptions and Family Kec lpo8- A. CABOTHERS A CO. Albany, Oro(?on-4vS Murder In Albany HAS.VE VEIt YETBKEJf KNOWN, AND no threatening of it at present. Denth Is a thing which sometime must befall every son and danghterof the human fam ily ; and yet, At the IMid-duy, Of your life, if diseaSo lays his Vile hands upon you, there is still "a lialm in Gllead," by which you may be restored to perfect health, and prolong your days to a miracu lous extent. How ? By calling on R. C. HILL A SON, With a preticii it compounded . where von can have by one experienced in t hat particular line. Also, constantly on hand a good assortment, nf fresh drugs, patent medicines, chemicals, paints, oils, dye stuffs.irusses, etc. Agents for the . Mabnti Halt Weed Remedy, Or, Oregon Rheumatic Care; Dr. D. Jay no A Bona' medicines, etc. Rpmiee Positive aid Negative Powtlors wmuTyy if1 marnit ptortSSffa DRrlGOCftS. ETC. ijcj . At a-i. . m rrr- uAvt-i 1 rrw t. i.m. .. .. 8 ALBANY REGISTER PRINTING HOUSE WITH NEV AND FAST POWER AND HANJ PRESSES, Latest and most Desirable Styles of Printing Material. Is undoubtedly THE SHEBANG TO GO FOR When you wish osters, or Visiting Cards, Business Cards, Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes, Ball Tickets, Programmes, Labels Bnt why particularize, when it is gen erally acknowledged that we are on m When It comes under the head lwrtIWrN nw won:?!!' (! Prbtlm Nfn eatrHMaati toeee iw,on r nU til Ml n o iM (ad ffl I f S . eg S' ea - dt 9 3 af ' S W ' Et.: i w. 1 H BalBC 3? 4 9 a r 0 pga n 2 ft S r-H - ff H y ft 0 0 H a B 9S e ft x SB 5s 8 ft, 0 i -4 m r J B 1 CO WATCHES-JEWELRY. J. D. TITl'S. J. f. TITVS. ClaAS. BOl'ROAHDKfi. TITUS, BOHEGARDES & CO. UKALEltS IK JEWELRY, Silver & Plated Ware, and- DIAMOND SPECTACLES. MANUFACTUBKDAND APJU8TKD especially for tlie Pacitic Coact by the NATIONAL ELGIN WATCH CO. of Elgin, Illinois, viz: Pacific, cailrornla and San Francisco WATCH, ahd wo tnont confldentlv m onimend tlieni to tlie public, its poswesSini? more (food qualities for tlie price tliiin any other Watch In the market. We also keep all other hrands of Eteln. Walthani and Swiss Wntz-hps. ( ilnnts .&.. elrj-, Mtvcr and Plated Ware, also Phlol and Cartridge. GST Impairing a Specialty. . Hrm 'rk IHw and Uooda Hold, I FTW,, to b aa Bepreaealed. Tltna, Bnnmrdc A Co., k hmdhMiktU -Jun i ,,,11 tlrt 0vs .91 n