The Senatorial Dilemma. The opposition to the election ol Governor George E. Chamborlain as United States Senator from Oregon, endeavors to make capital out of the North Dakota decission regarding the fact that there is no legal compulsion upon the members elect of the coming legislative session that can force or require them to vote for the peoples choice for that high office. In the first place the North Dakota decision does not cover the matter, sinco the primary .law in that state is different, The op- .position seems to be in such sore straits overtke matter that they are willing to.. jump at almost any straw as a pos sible means of salvation from what they say would be a calamity. Calami loushow? For a number of years Mr. Chamberlain has beenGoveinor of Oregon and the last report of the State Treasurer shows the Btate out of debt and not a dollars oblication outstanding. Never in the history of Oregon has the financial condition been a greater source of congratulation. And all this with a democratic governor, sounds strange, but it is true nevertheless. .Regarding the North Dakota decision, the following complete editorial from the National Tribune, Washington, D. C. (Republican) may be of more than ordinary interest. "The Supreme Court of North Da- Kota solemnly finds that there is legal compulsion upon the members of the legislature to vote for a candidate for Senator elected at primaries. Cer tainly not. Everybody has known that. Neither is there the slightest legal compulsion upon the electors who will assemble at their state capitals next month to vote for either Tat t. or Bryan. The Constitution contemplates that they shall look over the field and select for President such men ao in their judgment are best qualified. The only limitation upon them is that both the men shall not be from the same state. But can any man conceive a Bryan elector bold enough and bad enough to vote for nnybody but Will iam J. Bryan? Is there a Taft elector so lost to duty and honor as to even think of voting for anybody but Will jam H. Tuft? Not for an instant! Albany' Great Need During tho year 1909, the people of Albany will be called upon to entertain 1 over 900 school teachers that are to ' meet in the regular state convention in 1 thia citv. What is the city doing in 1 preparation for the entertainment of this great gathering? There is no hall ' in the city largo enough to accommo 1 date the dlega'cs and also the local citizens ln.it will desiro to participate in tho p.uwjvjdings. A public hall is needed. Were such a place provided the city wodld be in the field fighting for other groat conventions and gather ings. We have a teputation as a con vention city and this must be main tained and upheld. Great lodge con ventions and gatherings would be brought here and even the greatest of the political and church assemblies might be induced to nolo ooin state ana national gatherings in Albany In addition to tho need of a public hall and place of gathering for public meetings, a new brick hotel is Borely needed. A modern up-to-date hostelry would be one of the best paying insti tutions that could be promoted in the city. These are immediate needs for the "Greater Albany" and may they be provided by the generosity ef the citizens. The City's Duty. The pest of idle men. principally composed of those that will not work, is a matter of concorn and cannot be disregarded. It is quite in order for the City Council and if they fail to act. for the business men to take action to increase tho efficiency of tho night po lico. Our safoty lies in these disrepu table characters being kopt on the move and not allowed within tho con' fines of the city, unless in chargo of ar olllcer of the law. Tho many instances of thugs beating and even killing prominent business men in their routine of work and while attending to the call of duty, is a dis grace nnd shame. Tho citizenship of each community must got togothor and take the precaution to protect life and property from a horde of undes irables that are infesting the country. Tho milk condensor is a worthy ob ject and should be enrrieri through to success. It is not tho "Albany way of doing things to allow this enterprise to be lost to the 'city. Should all the subscribers to tho first project and proposed cor.deiisor' como to tho assis tance of tho present solicitors there can no longer bo any quostion as to having a milk condenser added to Albany's institutions. The good roads convention to be held in Albany during tho early part of De cember should be encouraged and as sisted in every way postible. A great amount of con-mittee work and other wise must be done beforehand and all should willingly lend a helping hand. A Clean City. "The City Beautiful". This shouH bo the ambition of each and everyone residing within the boundaries of the city of Albany. . We have a wonderful location for a city and those pioneers who preceded us exercised remarkably good judgment when they located the city on the banks of the "Beautiful Willamette", An organization of ladiet to look after and Beek the improve ment of the city from the standpoint of beauty is right in order and cannot but result in good work being done and Albany easily made the most beautiful of the cities of the valley. Clean streets, cleaner yards and clean and well dressed people give that air of prosperity and stability tbat is to be emulated. Man Wanted in Portland Here. Seen Captain F. Thorien, of Astoria, and wanted for the murder of Watchman Rasmussen aboard the steam schooner Washington, was seen in this city Yes terday. A sailor from Yaquina Bay is said to have known him and easily re cognized the man while in the Royal Restaurant. It is said that he slept in the city Sunday night and yesterday morning boldly walked through the principal streets of Iho city. The sail or,' who recognizee Thorien, immediate ly communicatt'd this fact to Captain Jacobson of Newport and the two in formed Sheriff Sm th of the facts and the conclusion of the sailor that the muchly desired murderer was in the city. A close investigition was undertaken by the Sheriff and his deputies and every possible avenue of escape guvd ed. Everything possible to locate and apprehend the man was done but with out avail. The man had made good his escape. There is scarcely the remotest doubt as to the man's identity. Deputy Sher iffs Beatty and Huckabay, of Portland, arrived in the citv last evening and went over the ground. All trace of the man had been lost. Walking and Pushing a Wheel barrow the Entire Distanee. Walking and pushing his "Sphinx." a sort of wheelbarrow contrivance, around the borders of the United States, a distance of over 9000 miles, Colonial Jack expects to reach Albany sometime today. He has already completed over Sflnn miles of the iournev. walking all 1 the distance sinco tho lirst of June of JP? """ At tne conciusion of his trip around , the borders of the United States afoot I uA will wfi.o n t-nnk nn his exDeriences. ' In his "Spinx" like contrivance he car ries all articles of necessity. An aver ! aire of 22'4 miles a day must be made in order to complete tho entire trip on schedule time. Walking a distance of 9000 miles in 400 days, contending with all sorts of weather and hardships is certainly a remarkable undertaking. He is accompanied on his trip by his wife, who travels by train, and meets him at designated places. Ladies Meeting Yesterday. Tho Ladies Auxiliary of the Albany Commercial met in secsion yesterday afternoon in the parlors of the Club anil trnnuni-tpil hllAinPSR of ImDOrtanCO. Constitution nnd by-laws were aooptea These provide for two meetings to be held each montn. on tne nrai uuu uiuu Mondav. "Jommittees wore appointeu in each ward to solicit for members and the whole organization is to De as nearl) representative of all the the lad ies of Albany as possible. An active canva 38 for members will be carried on. The auxiliary undoubtedly will prove a valuable organization to the city and be of incalculable value to the Commercial Club in the joint work 01 promoting everything that is for a "Greater Al bany. Executive board Meeting. The oxecutive Board of the Albany Commercial Club and all others inter ested are urged to be present at the mooting tonight in the club parlors. Business of importance is to De consia- cd. Mr. Gadsden will appear before the Club presenting the smelter project; tho mon in charge of the milk conden ser matter have a desire to b heard; and committees are to report. L,et every ona come- Ont Million Short, A mistake of one million dollars was mado in tho Democrat's statement of tho republican campaign expenses as published last evening. Tho total do nated by great trust magnates and others interested in tho perpetuation of republican rule and hold on the body politic was $1,655,618.27. The tele graphic report as published last night was $655,518.27. The Revival. The meetings at. the Methodist church are progressing quite satisfactorily. A very attentive audience greeted the sneaker last evening, Mr. Hammer sang quito effectively. The theme for tonight is "The Power of the Spirit." Special music will be provided. Ml aro urged to att.'nii Good Road Con.ention. v A Good Roads Convention will be held in Albany Tuesday, Dec. 1, at tie court house at 1:30 p.m. Judge Si ott and other well known speakers wi I be present. All those interested in securing good roads are invited to attend. C. H. NEWS Deeds recorded: G. W. & R. V. Waddle to Barbara Baltimore 118.80 a $ 950 James & Edith Nanney to K. V. Waddle 60.76 a 10 Ezra Nixon et al to J. B. Nanney 252 a 10 Henry Hoschel to A'artin E. Gard ner 159.83 a . . . . 3400 H. T. Snyder to Martha J. Snyder lot Lebanon 600 S. L. Goan et al to Docie Bower 11a 2400 Louibb A. Alexander & heirs to John M. Gowan lots Lebanon.. 400 F. Hans Blair to G. M. & Bossie Galbraith lota Lebanon 1000 R. L. Burkhart & wife to Mav Sellers 10 Two releases of mortgages filed. Mortgages 1500. 2250. 3500. 1200 700, $4250. Estate and gnardianohip papers in matter of James McKinney, an incom petent, filed in office of County Clerk. Property consists of pension. Marriage license: Joseph Ellis Torbet and Miss M innie Howard. Complaint filed in office of Clerk. J. B. Cornet vs Dayid Cooper et al. Re covery of money. Deeds Recorded: Lincoln Logan et al to J. W. Compton 10 a 350 (Jaiapooia Lodge .No. 43. 1. O. U. F. to the City of Brownsville, city property . . 1600 E. (J. Monrch & wf to Lincoln Logan 10 a Thos. H. Nichols & wf to JohnF. Stewart lots Richard Cartwright & wife to J. F. Cheldelin 160 a 2500 1000 10 G. C. Cooley, trustee, to J. n Dl oftno M !UUU Irvine 55.26 W. A. iS2ltmarh & wiie tor. m. Scroggins et al strip of land Lebanon 1 W. H. McConne) & wife to J. H. McConnel 20 a 5 William Conner et al to Henry Keeney & wf 160 a... 800 S. G. Baker & wf to EliasS. Mar- I stera et 1 lots Brownsville E0 ! Iva S. Porter and husband toCity of Brownsville 5 a....' 275. Two satisfactions of mortgages. yuit waim Leeas: moggie rv. ttui- . gamot to Edward Holloway; Robert ! Saye.r et al to Edward Holloway; O. E. Pomeroy et al to M. D. Reed. Marriage license: W. S. Threekeld to Mrs. Anna Sutherland, both of Browns ville. RIVER RATES REDUCED Big Cut in Rat? to Pottland by River Route. M. H. Norris, Agent for the Oregon City Transportation Company was in the citv yesterday and called at the of fice of the local paper. From him it was learned that the Company is to make great reduction in rates of all kinds and that river traffic between Portland and this city will be lower than they have been since the days when the old Albany and Ruth were making regular trips between the two cities. The Oregon City and Transportation ComDanv operates the two boats. Pom ona and Oregona, between Corvallis and Portland, under the management of Captain Graham. The new tariff schedule is made neceseary on account of the low schedule prevaling on the Oregon Electric running between Salem and Portland. Fifty cent meals will be served for thirty five cents, and con sidering the fact that an extraordinar ily low rate for Dassengers is offered. they expect a decided increase in their passenger traffic between points on the Willamette. The fare from Portland to Corvallis or Albany has been cut from S1.75 to SI: the fare from the City to Independence has been reduced trom $1,011 to id cents; me reuuctions to all the other cities on the river are proportionate. Out of the fare as per the new sched ule, the company is obliged to pay 10 cents toll for each passenger on board when passing through tne kicks at ure gon City. The Company believes thai with the reductions as maoe tramc win be greatly stimulated nd thus even matters to a certain extent. The totul distance from Salem to Portland is 73 miles and the fare has been fixed at 51) cents, the lowest ever known in the historv of the uDDer Willamette traffic. for tne secunu iim iu lis uisiuijr me river transportation company has been obliged to cut its rates, due to electric line competition. The first time being when the road from Oregon L,ity to Portland was built. FINCH DISBARRED Former Albany Attorney found Guilty. James Finch, for years a resident of this citv immediately connected with the editorial staff of the Morning Her ald, was recently disbarred from prac tice in the Courts of the Stati according to a decision handed down by the Supreme court, for a period of one vear. The disciple of Blackstone was notified that he would be permit ted to anoly for ro-instatcmcnt after the lapse of a year The chai-ge made against the former newspaper man was "appearance in Lourt in intoxicated condition. " MWENE SUMS TO BE APPROPRIATED Legislative Committees Will Rec ommend the Expenditure of $3,000,000 by State for Next Two Years. A completion of the possible ex penses for the years 1909-1910 shows that the coming session of the Legis lature will be asked to appropriate ! over 3,000,000 for the running expenses: of the various departments and organ-' izationB depending on state aid. Poss-1 ibly due to the fact that the state has rapidly increased in population within the last few years and the consequent increase in business an immense expense ' budget is being figured out as nec- essary to keep the various departments of State in condition to meet the in- creasing demands made by the in creased volume of business. The State Asylum is over crowded and in all probability a branch will be established in some city of Eastern Oregon. The Oregon State Agricul tural College is increasing in such a wonderful manner as to attendance and demands made by outside portions of the 'state that an aDDroDriation eauai to that of the State University will be required. The various departments of Slate at Salem are so crowded as to makA it imnosaihle to handle the bus iness centering there with any satis- faction to the offiers. Special buildings are needed, committee rooms must be le provided and other changes made at saiem to accommodate tne legislators when they assemble again to pass what are generetly found to be laws that inerease the burden of the taxpayer. Eastern. Oregon is again in the field asking for a scalp bounty law and the national guard friends aro to make another fight for State armories. The CUU nwAkr.KIr mill folra Oittlnn owrl u. ... n.rS; T purcnase rne loc&s at Oregon ity anu not wait for the Federal government to act in tho matter. Considering ail the demands that will be made on the taxpayer ot the State during the com ing two years, it can be positively stated that the taxes for state ex penses will show a marked increase. O'Brien Arrested. Oregonian:- J. H. O'Brien, who has long been part owner of the Albany Herald, got I out of trouble yesterday morning in the cj"V..i btoi hls bill at the Scott Hotel Mumcipai uourt oy promising to pay up his bill at the Scott Hotel. He was ar- rested several days ago on a charge of . attempting to defraud a innkeeper. ; "I've sold my interest in the Albany Herald and as soon as I receive payment on it I'll be able to meet all mv bills." he said. model man for the place. Definition Giving him several days im which to. of model: An imitation of the real art square his boardbill rather than force icle. nrosecution of the case, the authorities ! were rewarded yesterday, whenO'Brien showed up at the office of Municipal C erKMil er. rle nad tnree- $0 s - rr - - .vr.-;r" y.y pieces in his hand and said he was wil- oped to develop the possibilities of Al L and readv to nav uo. He was told ""V colleEe and mak f uoiver- to make his settlement with the hotel, direct, and that upon his doing so the charge against him would likely be dropped. The Albany newspaper proprietor seemed quite indignant at the trouble that he was put to. He said that after selling his interest in the Albany Her ald he came here with his wife and reg istered at the Scott Hotel. His money not arriving just when he expected it. he was placed in rather an embarrassing 1 position, especially when the hotel peo- ?le demanded an immediate settlement, t was at this stage of the difficulty that he departed from the hotel without leaving his new address. Concluding that they had been victimized, the hotel people at once caused his arrest. The case remains on the Municipal Court docket. It has been continued from day to day, in order co give him a chance to pay. He left his baggage at the hotel, which fact would seem to in dicate he intended reappearing at the hotel some day. wow tnat ne nas paid his board it iB likely the case will be dismissed at the next session of court. Non-Conference Championship, It is more than amusing to read the letters and other matters issued from the headquarters of those colleges an d universities that have been defeated by Albany College in their fight to win the football championship ot the non-conference schools of the Northwest. The right of the Indian School to claim a return game is ques tioned, and can not be based upon any logical basiB. The roar against Albany comes from those schools that are unable to take a beating like gen tlemen and altogether devoid of sportsmen-like actiot. in the event of defeat. Dear Sir: Replying to your open etter of Nov. 23rd, beg to call the at tention of yourself and the reading public to the absurdity of your chal lenge. You ask us to defend our title to the Non-conference champiouship of Oregon by playing your team again- we have aireaay aeieatea inemawa this season by the decisive score of 7 to 0. It is as absurb for you to challenge us as it would be for O. A. C. to chal lenge Oregon for the conference cham pionship. You stato that it is unnecessary for -nu to enter into a detailed account of what our respective teams have ac complished this season. Had you seen lit to Dublish the records of our teams you would have answered your challenge Tor u s. Had Chemawa defeated Albany Col lege we should have taken our defeat in good grace. It ill be OUT policy to ignore any further eontrovers iry on this subject as to our right to the non- conference championship the reaiing puplic shall be tne judge. Respectfully Youip." MAX GIBBONS, Manager Football Albany Colleen OASTOnlA. Jte Kind Vm Han Always I Bifutan f MISFITS. Affinities and money usually go hand in hand. The annual annihilation of turkey will take place this week. 1 The unexpected often happens fooball as well as in politcs. ' We may well be thankful over the fact that we are not turkeys. "Lay on McDuff, and damned be he, who first cries hold, enough!" ! Considering the world as we see it.- i ..What fools these morta,3 be. T Saturday was a great day for "Beav- ers", and even then they did not win. If you value your neck, be careful and do not make a noise like a turkey. along. Let's get started. the paving matter What has become of the proposed revetment work for the opposite side of the Willamette near this city Altogether for tho University of Ore gon and the Oregon Agricultural col- May they both increase and pros- I per. The organization for the beautifying of the city, plans to offer a reward fur the best plan to rid the cEty of mud without paving. T ,iu; n .,., ."uu tioned merit, we need i- c i. i system of high schools as is possible S9UIP ami organise. con,P'ere . The- citizens of Albany are made of the stuff that spells progress. Their response to the appeal of Albany col lege proves tbis emphatically. Both teams cannot win in a football game and the colors of one or the other must be lowered. It is possible for all to rejoice in Oregon's victory, The paramount resu-j with the farm- ers and business men or the valley is:, how to imcrove the hiehwavs leadine to and from the centers of trade. i.-;jt t u i j; t..- . President Roosevelt in lauding Presi- uent-elect Taft said that "He was aJ The valIey ja gr9wing. with the in . .f. !f - s,t' With an over-crowded high school, it is proper that the Board of Directors consider the matter of a new building. Let it be built with a view to the future inerease in population. Judications point to a clear and Thanksgiving. cold Do yon realize that the Christmas is rapidly drawing near? How much money and change can you spare for Christmas. . We may possibly have a hard winter, ThiB is what the prophets say. Make tomorrow a day of real ure in genuine Thanksgiving. pleas' One continuous holiday worry will prevail from Thanksgiving toChristmas. Of all the world's greatest men and. celebrities, if you could not be yourself. who would you rather be; It would- be a national calamity if either one of the old parties should dis organize and cease to exist. Do not allow the matter of an on. coming Christmas worry you. T"is more blessed to feive than receive. The greatest wonder in the world, considering Roosevelt's loquacity. That some people think Bryan talks to much Ours is the greatest, grandest, and from every other standpoint, tha most acceptable of the nations of the world Football being practically a thing of the past, we will now occupy ourselves with basket ball and indoor athletic sports. Considering the storms of the East and Middle West. Oregon with her snappy and crisp mornings is certainly an ideal place. Again the Oregonian and other pub lications are offering a bit of advice to the Democratic donkey, it will yet kick the opposition over the fence Thanks, we do not need it. The Weather. Range of temperature 35-50. The river is 6.5 feet. Rainfall .03. Fair tonight and Thursday. ADTUniAi kntl Tn Kind tw lin hn fcft TELEGRAPH. ftfrj i urn 5 I E AIYlCK BURNED. Lohdon Nov. 25. Advices from the Island of Malta state that fi-e broke out on the steamer Sardinia, while a mile off shore this morning. One hun dred and twenty-five passengers were ! either toasted or drowned. The veBsel I was completely destroyed. Statue Unveiled. Wasaington, D. C. Now 25. His toric statue to the memory oS General Phil Sheridan was unveiled here today. Roosevelt and many other prominent parsons took part in the ceremonies. Portland Nov. 23. Harry Lewis, better known a "Plunger Lewis", and husband of the e-riginal Fluffy Ruf fles Girl is in- jail here charged with forgery. He cleaned out the bookies fast horses and an insatiable ambition to make his wife histitoncally i'ameus caused his arrest and downfall. Albany, Nov. 23. Treasurer Shel don of the Republican national commit tee today published lists of contributors to the National campaign fund. Its total subscriptions reach $655,518.27,. given by more than twelve thousand doners in various sums- Charles P. Taft leads with a total subscription of one hundred thousand dollars. Pekin, Now. 24. Advices- received from various portions of the empire show that the soWiers are on the verge 0f mutiny and uebeliion. The mutiny at Nanking being especially trouble- some ami serious. The officeja eon- nected with the eovernment-we much is said to have oecurred and many, of , be forgem residents have been obliged I to seek safefy byr fleeing to the pro- lection ot tne uritiisn gunooats. Uttle Rock Aisk. Nov. 2. Late advices received, while meager, from the storm swept belt' of Arkansas, show that the two tosnadoes have prob ably cost fifty lives and hundreds of thousands in dollars- Soss. In addition to the wide sccpe of the storm, two score of villages are- known to have been in its path and probably complete-, ly destroyed. CITY COUNCIL The regular session uf the City Coun- oil was held last night. All the Coan cilraen and Mayor being; present. The proceedings were as tollows: Committee on streets and public-prop erty filed a petition from J. C. Walling et at. asking that the Southern Pacific deepen the ditch between Denver street and fenmwinkiecreeK. so ordered and petition granted. Petition of S. Shupp es al, for cross walk on Water street o west side of Jackson, referred. Petition of Chas Pfeifffer et al. for 4 additional fire hydrants on First street was continued. Committee of Ways and Means, was instructed to meet with the County Court when tax levy is made and ob tain more equal treatment regarding the special road fund. On motion of Councilman Marshall tie committee on Health and Police instructed to emmov additional night police. The usual. grist of bills- and routine: bus mess was- considered. Letter List. The following letters remain in the Albany, Ore., pos toffies- uncalled for Nov. 25,. 1908, Persons desiring any of these letters should call for advertised. tetters,, giving the dates Mrs. W. r . Alphin, Oars. Bush. Miss. mna Baker, Monsieur Joseph Bailey, Mrs. V. M. Benson, Mr. ti. Brown, Mr. Albert Densmore, Mr. Harry Ed wards, Mrs. Kittie Fisk, J. C. Garman, S. O. Hall, L. M. James, Mr. Fredi Kask, Miss Ada McBride, L. A. Math ews Johnnie Surrell, (2), James A. Sullivan. Mr. G. G. Snyder, Mrs. M. Smith. Mrs. Lizzie Wray, Mr. C. D. Weigel. J. S. Van: Winkle, P. M. Thanksgiving Service. Thanksgiving day will be observed at St. Mary's church with special servics. at 9 a. m. A High mass of Thanksgiv ing will be sung oy the direction of the Kt. Rev. Administrator of the Diocese and the sermon will be preached by the pastor. An augmented choir will ren der the music. The- public is cordially invited. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Notice is bereb given lhat tho tinder-. niiined administrator of the estate of Lavina 8. Cbilda, deceased, will i ur- snant 10 tbe order ol the Count Court of Linn Couoif, Ore ion, oiain and entered in thu mutter ni rim eitaie of said deceased on the 2:rt dtv PI rtovemoer, iuus, sell, at orha' ml. tor cam in baad.lrom and slier m aay of December, iyog, all tbe (,wloi.. deiciibed real property belonging to. aid estate, 10-wit: Lots 3, -I, f. & 1 J. J4, 15 18. 17 a,a.l 18 in Block 7 io rii.l's Ad mi ,1 !- town ol 6odavilie, io Lion O-rau'T, IV--. jjn, aa tbe raam apiwar upou ir e .1, u-t and plats ol paid addition no nn : . and ol record ia tbe office ol the C.i.p Recorder ol said coooiv. Lots numbered 5. 6, 7 and 8 in Block 5 in Hill's Addition to the iou ii Sodavltlo, in Linn Couotv, Or-u vo, as the same ap'jeir npin tbe -r p ol taid addition 10 tbe office i tu Coonly Recor.ler of said count). Said sale to made niibjict ti eonirnv itinbyiaid ounivCouri. UEO. S. CHILI' HBWITTASOX. Adm.u,-tr irv Attorn; 1 i rr A-iujuii,trt)i,