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U ' ALBANY REGISTER. r AV. LOCAL WITTERS. PONT FFMK nsnrroL mails akkivk: mm Batlroad (north and south I daily 'U.20p. n. From Coi vn!H, daily, at 10.30 A. M. From UMuou, wi-weeklf, iMwKtay, Woflneaday Bid Friday! auolo a. m. ,, (, HAO.S DBPAKT: For Railro:id l north and 5JtH), dally, ofle prom lit. at It A. . ForCorvallisdally,atl.50P. M, For Lebanon, tri-weekly, (Monday, Wed. nesday and Friday! at 4 p. m. Office botirs from T a. m. to 7 r. x. Sunday, from, IS x. to p. m. Money order office hours from 9 A. H. to i v. x. P. H. RAYMOND, P. M. SKRVH'W NEXT SI XHAY. KVPTIST CHURCH -Services at 11 A. M. sad 7 P. M. Sunday School at 12 X P.M. Rev. C. H. Mattoon, Pastor. M. K. CHUBCIlHServioeaat 11 A. M. and 7 P.M. Sunday School at iX P.M. Rev. Isaiah Wilson, Paster. V KITED PRR8BYTER1AX -Services at !1 A. M. and 7 P. M. Sunday School at 5 V P. M. Bev. 8. G. Irvine, Pastor. nWGBEOATKWAL CHURCH Without a Pastor at present. Sunday School at H P. M. M K. CHUBCH SOUTH-Scrvices in Con gregational Church alternate Sundays. Ret. Jos. Emery, Pastor. PRBSBYTKBIAN CHUBCH - Services at College' ChappeL alternate Sabbaths, at 11 A.M. and 7 P. M. Sunday School at II S P.M. Rev. E, R, Geary, D.D., Pastor. Masonic Quite a number of Msweua from Portland and other pH)int", visited our city on Thursday, to be in attendance at tbe institut ing; of the new Masonic Lodge in this city on tbe afternoon of that day, entitled, St. Johns, No. 26. In the evening the officers elect were installed, as follows: Geo. Humphrey, W. M.; J. W. Bald win, S. W.; J. R. Herren, J. W. ; M. M. Hart, See.; P. C. Harper, Treaj.; J. II. Irvine, S. D.; W. B. Ban, J. D.; J. L Hill and N. S. D Hois, Stewards; 0. W. Warren, Tyler. After installation came an elegant supper and dance at the St. Charles. It was a very' pleasant occasion and rally enjoyed. Arrbstkd Sheriff Allen Par ker arrested a man on Thursday who answered the description of the party charged with stealing a wateh, mute and other things, in Oregon City, a few hours before The fellow registered his name at the St. Charles Hotel as Eugene Castlemaine. When first interro, gated he said his name was Cas, tlemalne; afterward he said his name was Eugene St. 'laire. Upon being again questioned he said his name was Eugene E. Cas tlemaine St. Claire. The watch and other things tound upon his person answered, the description of the property stolen at Oregon City to a dot, and Sheriff Parker being convinced h bad found the thief, left tor Oregon City on tftfi noon train ou TJhureday. Cool Wbathhu. Monday was an exception to the prevailing weather, as it was a very, warm day. Generally the weather- has been ckmdy and oool, ottan cool enough, to require fires, and move of lew lain has fallen. On Tues day th. feather "-chopped," and winter clothing, was a necessity Vol a climates! v Fon thb MevN"V ins. Quite a .1,1 I.CT '.' number of families hereabouts have, been in. readiiKKs for the yearly j Hint. m tie RMwttajn bat bate w far iou deterad by tbe cold, damp, mixif, chilly weathen It'll be hot eiiawgr. after while don't The (11 wqaw haw a pieaic at the grow oppo4te Spring t The Glorious Foj-rViHfj be upon us two weeks fi but it will find us in readiness to celebrate Hn good shape. Tbe celebration will be held in Hack Ionian's grove, an elevated point just in the eastern suburbs of tbe city, covered with giant oaks one of the prettiest spots in the Wil. lamette Valley for such an occasion. Vice Presidents have been ap pointed in all tbe principal towns hereabouts, and invitations extended to the various orders and societies to unite with us in having a good time. The fire departments from neighboring cities and villages have accepted iuvitatious, aud will be here in lull uniform ; tbe Odd Fel lows Masons, Grangers and Good Templars are also expected to turn out in full regalia, and help swell the mighty throng. The Car of Liberty, beautifully decorated and drawn by milk white steeds, and filled with Albany's loveliest maids will be a sight worth going miies to see. A good reader will be selected to read the Declaration, and it is hoped the Committee will be able to secure tbe services of some eloquent gentleman to deliver the oration. Tbe day's festivities will wiud up with a grand display of fireworks in tbe evening. It will be a gorgeous time certainly an occasion to be reverted to in after years with pride aud pleasure Come in aud bring Melissa and tbe children. . i ' Dr. Tate, wife and daughter, start for the States next Monday. They go overland to San Francisco thence by rail to Chicago. The Doctor intends spending several months visiting and seeing the sghts to be met with in the Eastern States. May it prove a pleasant and profitable journey to them, is tbe wish of hosts of friends. Runaway. On Wednesday a team belonging to Wm. Barrows got up and dusted up through First street in good style. As there were but three wheels to the wagon the hauling was rather heavy, disgust ing the horses to such an extent that they stopped as soon as they found a good place. . - i , -- J. Barrows and family start for San. Francisco next Monday. Mr. Barrows is one of the oldest and most successful business men of this city, and he leaves a vacancy in business circles that can not be easily filled. We wish him the best of success wherever he may cast his lot in the future. Tub Gam Law. The Oregon Game Law prohibits the killing or trapping of grouse, pheasant or sage lien prior to the 15th ot June. Prairie chickens are to go soatt free until the first of Jury. Quail or partridges are also to be let alone until 4mgu. Oar oU friend Bart Allen, ot Halsey, was in the city on Wednes day, We were sorry to see that Bartte eyesight was somewhat ef fected, and we hope that tbe saedi- cal akl sought, will soon afford ife The improvement of tbe Wifleav etta river is engaging tbe serious attention of our termers, and every effort, wilt be made to secure such iWpiotement Wore the. tfujtet rains sat . It j& thought, Oregon will hf Comh enckmsxtEx &rciks at Alba n y ColSouts IwsTfruTB. College chapel was crowded with an attentive and appreciative audi ence on Thursday afternoon, to witness the commencement exer cises of that institution, which trans pired on that occasion. The grad uating class numbered six, tour young ladies aud two young gen tlemen: Messm F. M. Osbnrn, Joseph Bradshaw, and Misses Jane J. Conner, Libbie Althouse, Mary E. Finlayson and Clara E. Price. We were not present, unfortunately, but are informed that each grad uate showed himself or herself worthy the honors bestowed The highest encomiums were showered upon tlie Valedictory, by Miss Clara E. Price, and the oration ot Mr. Joseph Bradshaw both show ing the highest excellence. Tbe music dispensed, by the orchestra was unusually fine, and was a big feature of the occasion. After con ferring the degrees, President War ren made a few well-timed and ap propriate remarks. In the evening there was a union of the College Societies, at which a pleasant time was had. Coming. The talented Miss Fanny Morgan Phelps, accompanied by her excellent troupe of star ac tors, are advertised to play af the Opera House in this city on Wednes day evening next. A crowded house will greet them On Thurs- day night they will play at Cor vallis. Religious. Rev. J. H. Bab cock wit) bold divine services at the Congregational church of tbis city on Monday next, 22d inst., at 745 P. M. All are cordially in vited to attend. Base Ball. The Salem Col lege Club aud tbe Rattlers ot this city, play a match game this after- noon on the grounds of tbe latter near the Institute. It will doubt less prove an exciting game. Weather A decided change noticable in the weather since Thursday. The clouds have dis appeared, and we are liable to have a warm, dry spell. So far the weather has been more winterish than summerisb. Whenever the zephyrs from the north get on a bender, they come laden witb pollen, from the balm trees across the chuck, at times re sembling a light fall of snow, so thick they fall. During tbe week a man named Miller, one of the quarantined pas sengers ot the John L. Stephens, with his family, were removed one mile from tbe corporate limits of Corvallis, be being supposed to have symptoms of small pox. The reunion of tbe College liter, ary societies on Thursday night was a very pleasant and entertaining occasion to all present. Tbe exer cises were unusually good, and the music was especially enjoyable Tbe Committee of Invitation, Messrs. J. II Hackleraan, Joe Webber and P. C. Harper, issue their manifesto in tbe Democrat otyeBterday. It is truly gorgeous and will bring 'em if anything will. Rev. Joseph Emery will bold morning services in the Congrega- tjoual obarch to-raortq., All. in- 71 i liiiinr- . At Indfcnapoli, fndiana, on the 16th, the Republican State Conven tion met, and organized perman ently by the election of Gen. Ben jamin Harrison, President, with a Vice I'resident for each Congres sional district, and Col. R. J. Robinson, Secretary. All the pres. ent State officers were nominated by acclamation. , . A wiudow-full of pot-plants sud denly descended into the street, Monday morniug, filling the back, bosom and hair of an elderly party with bulbs, earth, thorns aud hair pins. As soon as he recovered his speech be stated that he was a pil grim and a stranger, but he'd be d d if he couldn't lick the man who touched' off tint powder. W. J. Warren & Co. are in the market with a nice lot of lounges, bedsteads, etc., at low rates. They also are prepared to do all kinds of upholstering aud repairing at short notice and at reasonable rates. Give .them a trial. The orchestra at the College on Thursday was composed of Messrs. J. Spangler, cornet; the Staigcr brothers, flutes; Miss Georgie Brown, piano ; Miss Kate Conner, organ, aud Presideut Warreu, vio linist. Capt. Smith, who is at present making a survey of the obstructions of the Willamette river, under the directions ot the Central Grange of this county, will probably be able to report about the 30tb instant. Considerable snow is reported in the Cascade mountains, aud owners of bands of sheep and cattle have felt considerable backwardness about) going forward with this spe cies of property to the "grass lands" east of the range, until a more com plete settlement of the weather. Don't lay me on the river bank Amid tbe fragrant flowers, Nor where the grass is waterd by The early Summer showers ; But put me in the kitchen range. And open with the damper ; And then my vaporous remains Can up the chimney scamper. Rube Saltmarsh has another Rooster at has house. It com menced crowiuc last Saturday, and its just "so sweet." . W. S. Newbury, Esq., spent two or three days among us tbe present week. No man stands higher or has more friends in this community. Trout. The troutmg in this "deestrict" is said to be unusually good, affording the finest kind of sport to tbe lovers ot tbe finny tribe. Cucumbers now are only two dollars and a quarter a dozen two bits for tbe cucumbers and two dol lars for a doctor ! Buyers are offering 28c for wool. As high as 28c has been paid for good, clean lots. Some of our pro ducers are holding out for 30a Born To the wife of U. Clieadle, early Friday morning, a girl. Weighed 12 pounds I Who can beat it? 'Ror for Cheadle. MAHKIED. Iq Salem, Or., June 16th, 1874, at the residence ot the bride's par. ente, by Rev 0. Dickinson, Mr. P. H. Iteymood, of Albany, and MfoEdnaD Dickinson, of Salem. Complunents received. May the; suashine ot happiness and. content ment ever be with, them, and peaje Bd, plenty crptau Mi df you want a, fcood quality of stock salt cheap, go to C. P. Har per & Co. For the Gem Fruit Jars, the very best article you can get in which to put up your fruit, go to I larper's. Go there, also,1br choice lines of dry goods, fancy goods, gioceries, boots and shoes,, clothing, cigars, tobacco, double barreled shot guns, fish hoiks, crockeryware, cutlery, glassware, eta It's the place to traJe.; N. BAUM Wants 200,000 lbs. ot good WOOL, and will pay the highest market price for it. Pays Hic tor eggs, 15 to 20c for butter, $1 374 for lard in 10!b. cans, and tor all other produce the highest market price. He has the largest stock of goods, and sells them cheaper than any house in the city, ('all and see for yourself. In Oheadlu's brick building, First street. A. WHEELKli. C P. Huron. C. K. WHKF.LEli. A. WHKfXEK & ., IIED, OREGON, Forwariling&Commiss'n Mercliaiits. Dealers In MerelianllrfBnl Produce. A good swrtmcnt of Rll kinds of Goods al ways in store at lowest market rates. Agents for sat" of Wagons, (irain Drills, Cider Mills. Churn, ftc, Ac. CASH paid for WHEAT, OATS, PORK, BUTTER, BOOS and POULTRY. Mew To-Day. Silver-Plated Ware! J 1ST RECEIVED, A Fl LI. INVOKE of Rogera Sllvcr-I'lnl .1 Ware, Mlver-M utl-ry, elf., direct fmiD the Factory. We wll soil Table Spoons at S3 per set, and Teaftiwinnsat n 5fl.and oth er goods proportionately low. T1TCS, nol'BUABDES i CO. .S5.000.00l ENDOWMENT SCHEME! firm am last roxtx-u In aid of the Public Library of licittutky. JULY 31, IS74. In announcing the Fifth and lasl of the series of Gift Concerts, given for-the bene fit of the Public Library of Kentucky, the Trustees, and Manager ivfw with "pride and pleasure to the four which have lawn already given: The first, IkHrifttjer hi, 1871; the second, December 4. ISJi;' the third, July 8. 1873; and the fourth, March 31st. 1874. Under l heir cliart er, grouted by a special act of the Kentucky Legislature, March 18, 1871, the Trustees are authorized to give one more, an I only one more Gift. Concert. Wlih tho' money arising from this Fifth and La.ht Concert, the Library, Museum, an 1 other depart im'iits are to w enlarged and endowed with a fixe I and ucralli annual income. Such im endowment f.iiid is desired, as will secure beyond poradventure, not only the main tenance of this magnificent establishment, but its constant growth. THE FIFTH GIFT CONCERT for the purposes mentioned, and which is positively and unequivocally announced as the lust which will ever be given nder this charter and by the pres ent mmiajreuient, wui come off in the Public Library Hall, at Louisville, Ky., Friday, July 31, 1874. At this final Concert everything will be upon a scale corresponding with Its in creased importance. The music will lie rendered by an orchestra consisting of one hundred performers selected for their tome In different lands, and the unprece dented sum of $2,500,000 divided into twenty thousand gifts, wUl be distributed among the ticket holders. mrr of turn. One.Grand Cash Gilt fSM.OOO One Grand Cash Gift 100,600 One Grand Cash Gift 75.O0O One Grand Cash Gift 50,000 One Grand Cash Gift ,O0O a uasn uirtu, t,ooo eucn iuo,ooo lOCashiiifts, 14,000 each 140,000 is Cash Gifts, 10,000 each 140,000 90 Cash Gifts. fl,ooo each 100,000 K Cash Gift, 4,000 each 100,000 30 Cash Gifts, 3,000 each 110,000 50 Cash Gifts, 8,000 each 100,000 100 CaBl Gifts, 1,000 each 100,000 340 Cash Gift? 500 each 130,000 500 Cash Gift, loo each 50,000 19,000 Cash Glfta, M each 850,080 Grand 'Dotal, 40,000 Gift, all cash, 12,500,000 PJRICK W VWUKO, Whale TlokeU 0.08 Halves M.00 Tenth, or each Coupon S.00 1 11 Whole Tickets for 500.00 22 Tickets for 1000.00 ttakata ire now read v for sale, and orders accompanied by the cash will be promptly flllod. Liberal Commissions will fallowed to satisfactory agents. Circulars containing full particulars tarnished on application. THtJSV B...BHAJHJETTE, Ajw sine. iwaiMwgM'i PuhUftArtt BlilMlny, liulOTir,. 88&