THE MORNING HEtULD : SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1888
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EDITORIAL NOTES.
It is now rumored that Governor
Hill, of New York, does not seek
the first place on the democratic
presidential ticket, but in case
Cleveland is nominated, leaving
New York out, he desires the sec
ond place on the t;cket.
And still again it h said we are
likely to have a European war.
This country will he too much oc
cupied in politics this year to pay
much attention to war rumors
unless our neighbors over the pond
mean business, in which event
they had better hurry up about it,
and give the farmers of this coun
try time to put in a bigger crop of
spring wheat.
As the political campaign opens
innumerable little newspapers
over the country will likewise open
their wings and flit out in the
t pnngtime to fill 'a long felt want''
for a few brief months in "mould
ing public opinion," battling for
the right and a bonus of about
$50. They will not "mould" to
any great degree, and will not be
missed when the election is over.
The political campaign of the
presidential year is upon us, but
the only fight that has yet been
developed is between Grover
Cleveland and Gov. Hill, of New
York. And right here it might be
remarked that the impression
under which the state of New York
is laboring, that she is the majority
of the United States, ought to be
corrected with a no uncertain
thud at the polls.
Cleveland wants Oregon. In
this he is modest. The people of
this country had bogun to think
lie wanted the earth. If Oregon
is all he wants he ought by all
means to come right out and get it.
It might expand his ideas enough
to enable him to see that the
people did not need his little
pocket veto of the river and harbor
bill. He will hardly want Oregon,
however, next fall, for he will find
the state with its usual republican
majority.
The scheme to successfully evade
the provisions of the inter-state
commerce law, which is said to
have originated with a former
commissioner of the railroad traffic
pool, has been spoken of, and
probably has some foundation. It
suggests that all the leading rail-i
roads of the country shall co'uol
idate under one management, to
be called a "trust" or "railroad
clearing 'house," or by any other
comprehensive title by which
means competition between rival
companies would be kiiled, and
railroads would again return to the
old high rate basis of transporta
tion charges.
Congressman Hermann is at
work for his constituents in Ore
gon. He has appeared before the
interior department with an appeal
signed by many settlers in Harney
valley in Eastern Oregon, repre
senting that a large per cent, ot
their lands are certified as swamp
land by government agents, con
trary to tacts. They state that on
many of these tracts they are re
quired to dig fromanine to fourteen
feet to obtain water, on which
tracts there is produced all the
usual crops, and that if the selec
tions are confirmed to the state
they will be deprived of their
homes. Mr. H., who has person
ally visited that country, corrob
orates these statements, and had
an interview with the secretary of
the interior and earnestly solicited
that their re-examination be or
dered, and that these people be
allowed an opportunity to estab
lish the true character of the lards.
Government agei.t assert that
there are about fifteen per cent,
swamp land, as tested by them,
while Representative Hermann
insists to Secretary Vilas and the
commissioner of the general land
office that there is not to exceed
five per cent, that is swamp and
unfit for tillage, and that all over
this will soon be occupied by bona
fide homesteaders, who are already
easrerlv making settlement and
o 1
taking chances of favorable adjust
ment. The department promises to
. suspend confirmation, but requests
that proof shall be submitted at
t
once, specirying Dy qun-rrer sec
tions and sub-divisions the tracts
returned as swamp, and which are
alleged to be fit for cultivation and
not swamp.
THE EVENTS OF HISTORY.
The student of historv finds that !
only the so-called great events of
the world are recorded, and that
wars are the main topics that oc
cupy the historical page.
The warrior who conducts the
bloody carnage of a battle field is
given ample space, but the sub
duer pi the virgin wilderness bv
the peaceful arts of husbandry,
and who really accomplishes more
towards the civilization and ad
vancement of the country than
any other individual, is ignored or
given but a passing mention.
"The men who have striven to
get at the spirit of history have
found it by studying the indi
vidual." This sentence, culled
from the address of Professor Oren
Root, of Hamilton college, at, the
recent annual meeting of the
Oneida historical society at Utica,
deserves to be recorded in golden
letters. He further said : "Until
recently historians have dealt with
that which was great rather than
small. It is certainly true that
there has been an awakening in
historical research in this country.
The antiquarian is no longer an
object for sneers. The world if
learning to appreciate the effects of
such men. The historians are
striving to gather the facts con
cerning our early national life.
The first incentive to this work is
the condition of general historical
science. History was, not long
ago, merely chronicle. We want
flesh and blood, and not the skele
ton alone. Local historical research
enables us to get at the spirit of
things. It is not the crest of the
wave that has the tidal force. We
must come down closer to the in
dividual, closer to the heart of the
people. We have had years
enough in America to awaken that
passion and pathos of which so
much has been written in other
countries. I should like to get
down a little nearer to the homes
and influences of the men whose
names adorn history's pages."
The spirit of the times is ad
vancing and historical romance
will hereafter conform more to the
peaceful events, and the results of
individual efforts. It will record
the arts, sciences and industries
that so silently but effectively
shape the destinies of men and
nations, as well as develop their
character and individualitv.
KOCH At her ii. me ner the Hebrew ceme
tery, the beloved wifa of Hammon Koch.
Her new-born infant died but a few days
before her, and her sorrowing friends follow
ed her remains to their lat resting place, in
the cemetery adjoining this city, cn Satur
day. Farmers i Merchants
OF-
Albany,
Oregon
IM1D-IP CAPITAL, $55,000.
OFFICERS.
President Charles E. Wolverton.
Vice-President J. 0. Writsman.
Treasurer J. W. Cusictc.
Secretary J. K. Elderkin.
DIRECTORS.
K. P. Strahan, Chas. E. Wolver
ton, J. L. Cowan, D. B. Monteith.
J. V. Cusick, J. O. Writsman, J.
k. juaemn, unarles Monteith, G.
F. Simpson.
Safe. Sound. Conservative
A Square Company
Managed by Square Men
Patronized by Square People
Patroaizo Hczas Enterprisa
IWfllStufVSSflflftllfl
Breakfast is a failure
without a liberal supply
of good coffee.
We sell best Costa
Rica and Rio, choice Mo
cha and genuine Old Gov.
Java at lowest rates.
KENTON & CHASE,
New Store between the opera house and postoffice
NEW DEPAETUEE!
FK05r AND AFTER THIS DATE
SHANE and LONSWAY
Wil offer their entire stock ot boots and shoes to
the general public at First Cost until disposed of.
Their object in so doing is to close out promptly that
branch of their business so us to devote the entire
available space of their store to dry and fancy goods
ladies and gents' furnishing goods and millinery.
As the entire shoe stock was purchased last fall, the
opportunity to purchase new and desirable goods at
actual cost is- a rare oue. D urine this sale we will
also offer below cost our entire stock of winter cloaks
and millinery. We will also make a sweeping re
duction in all woolen hosiery, "warm underwear, and
especially in heavy white dress goods, as our policy
is to carry nothing of that kind over the present
season.
Z2T We mean just what we say. SHANE A LONSWAY.
WILL
Dealers in all
Gnus, Pistols, Sewing Machines, Organs, Pianos.
A full Line Of
Slieetrmisic,musical merchandise,amirmmtion, fish
ing tav-kle etc. Warranted razorsjjuteher and pocket
knives.
OILS and EXTRAS for all MACHINES
SUPPLIED.
LINN COUNTY ACENTS FOR NORTHWESTERN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Repnirinpr of scwinjr machines, musical instruments, suns, etc., neatly done
ALBANY, - - OREGON.
BROS.,
the leading
Just
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a mom, nease.
-YOU WANT AN-
OYERCOAT
Ve Have Them.
-THEY AKE-
B
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s!
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For two weeks price3 "-ill surprise j-Ott
Tliev Must Go.
REDUCED.
We mast run this stork down batore invoicing-
January 1.
THE LARGEST STOCK
we have the nicest, nobbiest.Jcheapest
Ties,
Silk I-Iaradlceroriiefs,
Gent's Slippers, Etc
IN THE BURG.
Lad i eS
They will make yont gentlemen friends
happy. They are
SPECIALTIE S
Founionl inourstore
L E. BLAIN,
Ooliipi flats
Among the many arti
cles to be found at
S. E. YOUNG'S
-SUITaBLEJFOR-
-ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Ladies' liandkercMefs,
Ladies' taa gossamers,
Gents' tautaeMefs,
Ladies' liani-bags,
Pine dress goods,
SiftJUffltoellas,
Portemonnaie,
Carpets, Bugs
-AND MANY OTHER-
NOVELTIES !
TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION
REMEMBER IN SELECTING
-THAT-
S. E. YOTJjSTG
Has always a well-selected stock of
Shoes and Slippers. !
Suitable forjthe'holidays.
Gent's Fancy Slippers !
Ladies' Fine Shoes,
S. E. YOUNG.
FIRST - STREET
Seasons !
Ladies
w& clippers
.....
-A FULL 8TOCKOF-
Staple Groceries!
The best quality of teas, coffee, raisins, cat
mats, etc.
CAKES, PIES,
Fresh. Baked Bread
Every Day.
A t thia old and reliable house is also to !t
found a complete assortment, of fresh fa mi Iff
rn.ceries, to which is onstantlv being aj!dot jM
the seasonable lines of groceries and provision
such :tS
Cranberries,
Fine Pickles,
Dried Beef Chipped to Order,
Anchovy Mustard,
Candies and Nuts,
Eastern Buckwheat Flour,
Canned Goods of All Kinds,
Bohemian Glassware, Etc.
The-e foods were all tn'iight when prio
were low, and the benefit of th margin wil! U
(fiven to his customers. Komtml.'iT the pi:i-,
At the old corner on First and li'oadalbin Kits.
HOFFMAN AND PFEIFFER,
Proprietors of
71
And manufacturers of
We are now prepared to furnish cho'ce, frish
canities of best gradi', CJ'isistmg M f.ure stj.-x.
assorted flavors, mixc! candies, extra French
and chocolate creams, fancy mixed, c utdy
and ugeueraj assortment or flue candies
AT H'IIOLEALE OB RKTAIL.
tJTOrders from country dealers prompt! at
tened to. Factory on Mrst street,
Albany.
Oregon.
Red frown Mills,
ISAM, S CO., Prop's.
NEW PROCESS FLOUR.
(Superior for family and bakers' use)
The Best Storage Facilities
jaThe Highest price in cash paid for wheat
ALBANY ... OKKGON.
CROSSED & ALLEN,
-PROPRIETORS OF-
Albany Track and Dray
COMPANY NO 1.
DS" Goods handled with care. Moving house,
bold goods a specialty.
NEW AND
Owing to the increased demands of our hosfc
ness, we have been compelled to remove into
larger store, and we can now be found t-ext
door to S. E. Young's, wfaiere we will be please
to see
OUR PATRONS.
If yon need any stoves, tinware, croekeryj
furniture, clocks, carpets, pictures, trunks,
books, skates, saddles, saws, planes, a- d a
thousand different and useful articles, you ou
do no better this side ot
San Francisco f
Than you can do with lis on a porvhase or a
exchange.
M. FRANKLIN S CO.;
FIRST STREET
ALBANB
Revere House Eestanrant;
(on btjkopbah flax) - '
Conducted by ;
H. DIERCKSA
Meals nerved from tt eeslt to $1.0K
i"Cu!t-Tnerg order waatuwj tolred. Th
table - - d with the best, in the market.
Notice or Final Settlement.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
executor of the last will and testament of
Elisha Harry, deceased, has filed in the
county court of Linn county, Oregon, his final
account as such executor, and tnc said court
has appointed Monday, the Oth day of Feb
ruary, 1SSS, at the hour of one o'clock in the
aiternoon of said day, for the hearing of ob-ie'-tinns
to said account and the settlement
thereof. J. l. WIGLE,
Evpoutor.
Executrix' Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has this day been duly appointed execu
trix of the last will and testament of John A.
Shore, deceased, by the county court of Linn
county, Oregon, and that all persons having
claims against said estate are hereby notified
to present the same projerly verified to the
undersigned at her residence in Scio, Linn
county, within six months from the date of
this notice:
Dated December 7, 1837.
JULIA A. SHORE.
HEWITT & P.RYAX r. Executrix.
Attorneys for Executrix
DR R KOLDEWAV, VETERINARY SUR
geon, Albany, Oregon.- -Graduate of Ger
man and Aniericen colleges.
Fine Glassware,Crockery
CI 1.
ALBANY
MM VU1
Second Hand S
re
Contractor and Rullrier.
THE UNDERSIGN D HAVING LOCATED
in Albanv, solicits patrcnage from city
and country, " Will contract to build bridges,
barns and all manner of dwelling houses, in
cluding Queen Annp, Eastlake anil Elizabeth
ail styles of buildings. Will furnish plans
and specifications without charge. Satisfac
tion guaranteed. W. C. CASSELL.
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