The Democrat. The Daily Delivered, 10 cents a week; in advance fur one year, $4.01' By mail, in advance for one year $3, at end of year $3.50. The Weekly Advance per year $1.25. At end of year $1.50. After 3 ye-s at 12. TWELVE COMMON MISTAKES. A big man in London, recently gave the twelve great mistakes of life, which he said had made himself. They are worth thinking about by every reader of the Democrat, because many of us make at least sonic of them continually. Here they are: To attempt to set up our own stand ard of right and wrong and expect everybody to conform to it. To try to measure the enjoyment of others by our own. To expect uniformity -of opinion in this world. To look for judgment and exper ience in youth. To endeavor to mould all disposi tions alike. Not to yield in unimportant trifles. To look for perfection in our own actions. To worry ourselves and others about what cannot be remedied. Not to alleviate, if we can, all that needs alleviation. Not to make allowances for the weaknesses of others. To consider anything impossible that we cannot ourselves perform. To believe only what our own eyes can grasp. A POOR ARGUMENT. It is reported that Congressman Hawley in his talks in Southern Ore gon remarked that because of his be ing a follower of Cannon he had been able to secure desirable legislation in this state for our people. That is a poor argument. It is never well for a man to stand in with the bad to secure the good. But even if it were a good argument it would be futile now, be cause Cannonism! is doomed, and the next session of congress will see the czar of the house out for good, be yond a question, and where will his followers be then? Without influence. in a place where they will have no standing, the Cannon congressman in the next session promises to be in disfavor. The people are speaking all over the country and the result is in evitable. Oregon is one of the most progressive states in the union, and it is up to our people to keep it in the front ranks. Because an assembly nominee he will be an easier man to defeat by a good democrat than Mr, Mulkey. Nevertheless as an example he should be defeated in the primaries also. IS A VIOLATION. The local option law of Idaho was again upheld by a decision handed down by Judge K. L. Bryan, formerly of Corvallis, in the District Court at Caldwell last week. The decision was the result of a case brought against the janitor of the Payette Club, of Payette, in Canyon county, Idaho, charging him with dispensing of liquor contrary to the local option law. The plan of the Payette Club was for the members to purchase a ticket for $10 and the ticket was punched according to tlic number of drinks served to each member. The club kept a stock of wines, etc., and these were served by the janitor to the club members. The court, in its decision, holds that the law applies to social clubs as well as those actively engaged in the liquor traffic, and that the transactions of the Payette Club through the agency of the janitor violated the law. Ex. SHOULD BE DEFEATED. 'There arc two reasons why Judge Burnett and Wallace R. McCamant will be defeated for supreme judge. One because the bench should be non partisan, and the democrats already lilling the otlices. Judges King and Slater, have shown their ability for the important positions, hacked by the liar of the state in open session in Portland, and another is because they deliberately went itno an assembly sys tem of nomination, when the laws of Ihc state provided another method. The people of Oregon are a very in dependent set of American citizens, and there is good reason to believe that this year they will speak out in a decided manner upon this question, t hey certainly should do so. ON THE LORD'S SIDE. Hon. Tim Davenport, of Silvcrton, father of Homer Davenport, says the anti-asscmlilyiles are on the Lord's side. That is a pretty good side to be on. This is because the nominating assembly 's an institution attempting to take the power out of the hands of the people and place it in the old ma chins the Jaw sought to do away with. That makes a plain enough case of it on the side of the Lord, according to Mr. Davenport's ideas of right and wrong. All over Oregon there is a like strong expression against the as sembly, ami on primary day there is going to be a rising against the as sembly candidates that will lie sur prising. It no candidate is in fhc held then ng;iinst the assembly n.ftwed nominee (here wilt be tin election day. ami the noise will be louder Mill. Back trim the Three Sisters. The Muzamas reached the top of the Throe Sisters last Friday at lililio a. in. C. P. Aitchison, one of the p:irty, litis returned to the valley, lie took" levtl at the summit and says the height of the mid. lie Sister is 10,'JUI feet, and that both the others are at least '-'."at feet higher, Coming down tb- whole party took a slide of V00 feet. Tin scenery was declared beautiful, and the party were wonderfully pleased with the trip, some declared the best yet. SATURDAY NIGHT THOUGHTS. A primary election in California had a result that will have wide effect on affairs. The so-called insurgents have won out with an emphatic majority. It means much. It speaks for a won derful revolution in the sentiment of people. It is going to be wide reach ing. People are going to break away from the party lash and vote accord ing to their convictions and preferenc es. It may be a matter of pride to democrats to know that the conten tions of the insurgents are also their (contentions and have been, but so long as ne ngni iracK is ueing uscu n is a matter of common concern to those having the welfare of the people at heart. 1 Down with Cannon, is the cry all over the country, because of what Cannon has represented. The men who have exalted him must take their medicine. It is to be hoped the independent snirit of the aire nroves also a charac- I tcr builder, the need of the times. In stead of seeking higher things men everywhere have becme bent on se curing the mere pleasures of the world, as fleeting as the clouds. It is all right to enjoy life, and one does well not to become a recluse and mope in a cave or one's own den, but it is well to weigh the consequences of a life that is all selfishness, sure to re sult in bitterness, and take warning from the thousands of wrecks by the wayside. Of course Theodore Roosevelt has been in the limelight this week. An effort has been made to bring him out on this matter of insurgency, taking sides one way or the other, so far without avail. But there are strong indications that something is going to occur of an exciting order, and a clap of thunder is due almost any hour. A great deal is said about the long list of questions to vote on at the coming election. It is well not to get excited; but take the matter coolly, study each question as well as pos sible and then vote. The people rule. of crime, this week met his death I down in California and was brought to Oregon for burial. One ought not to need an example to convince one that the life of crime is a disastrous . one and sure to be fatal, a hopeless ' victinr with nnA hnnH pvprlnsh- ' ingly raised against his brother. The Weather. Range of temparature 90-45. The river .7 of a foot. Prediction: Fair tonight and Sunday. (FRIDAY.) JEFF MYERS IN TOWN Hon. Jeff Myers, of Portland, passed through the city last evening on his way home from Newport, where he has been for several days, getting an ocean braceup for the coming strenuous 1 campaign tor tne govornordiiip. Mr. Myers has a good record to run on. When a member uf the blule legislature, a senator from Linn county, he repre sented his constituency in a satisfactory manner. As the head of the Lewis and Clark exposition he displayed executive ' capacity of a high order. He has shown that he is trustworthy. He has a right to run on his record. The state would be far safer under him than under a pol-; itician of the Jay Bowerman character. ! At the present time the Democrat's 1 guess is that Mr. West will receive the ' nomination at the hanas of the demo- cratic votora, and it is the opinion is the strongest candidate for the nlace. I Nevertheless IV r. Myers is entitled to a good word as he passes. Topsy Turvy Monday. The Salem Lodgo of Elks will bring their big musical production "Topsy Turvv" to this citv foi one Dertormanca Monday, Aug. 22. Alhough the casti is made up entirely of amateurs, the I show promises to be on a par with many oi tne professional aggregations that invade the west. "Topsy Turvy" is a musical comedy in two acts with eighteen musical numbers and a world of laughs. One of the features is the dancing pony ballet. Many novelties are promised in science and electrical effects. The American Beauty chorus is compdsed of sixteen of Salem's sweetest and prettiest young ladies. The cast proper comprises about fifty people ami the comedians are said to be funny and clever. Local theatre goers are assured the trett of the season. A largo augmented orchestra under the direction of Prof. Willis McElroy will be brought with the show and this feature alone is well worth the admiss sion. A Good Thing. Churchill has just gotten out a Vest Pocket Guide and Reference B iok full of information. There is a map of Al- ttany, lire alarm system, calender, mariv interesting facts about the citv incluoiiig, "Albany has no saloons," city ollleers with committees, eity lim ns, cnurenes. scnoois, lire limits, post ollice, K. K. l)'s. banks, county on. eials. state ollieials and salaries, game law, S. 1'. rules, anil a combined imp of liinn ami u.-nion counties. At the Empire The program at the Empire h a splendid cue. with mini rous feat-ires, Shrimps, educational; Her First Long Dress, a live comedy, l'he Adojted Daughter, a drama, and Cleopatra, one of the best things ever put on here, something extra, See it, PERSONAL Mrs. Beryl Marks returned from the Bay this noon. J. H. Ralston left this forenoon for Cascadia for his lamily. Mrs. U.lG.'Moon has returned from a visit with Portland friends. . Father O'Brien, in charge of the Catholic car is the guest of Father Lane for a few days. Miss Crosno. of the Empire, has re turned from her vacation and will sing Somebody's Lonesome tonight. Mrs. George Taylor and daughters returned last evening from Newport, where they have been several weeks. Lawyer S. M. Garland returned last night from Portland, where he had been for consultation in reference to the settlement of the difficulty between the paper mill and the farmers around Lebanon, not yet fixed up. Among those going to the Bay this afternoon were H. F. Merrill, Ed. Fortmiller, Mrs. Jas. Nannev, of this city, Geo, Bingham, Paul vVallace and Joe Albert of Salem and Mrs. Geo. F. Nevins of Portland. H. O. Thompson, Hon. M. Kem, Ed. Spray and Tom Parker arrived last evening from Cottage Grove, in their auto, and the flaming signs on their machine showed that they were on a triD boosting the proposed Nesmith county. The Democrat office acknow ledges a call. The Democat man sug gested that Spray drop the S from his name and it might help. This will .no doubt be done after a consultation with Col. Hofer. The men are dead in earnest, as en thusiastic as a school girl on gradua tion. They contended with all their might that the proposed section is en titled to organization as a new county. Their figures show Nesmith as outlined will have 1,940 square miles, of which 1,472 are taken from Lane's 4,380 and 468 from Douglas 4.861. The assess ment oi tne section is $o,3Uo,3Uii or which $4,004,273 is from Lane, leaving it $18,002,647 and $1,805,302 from DouglaB, leaving it over $27,000,000. The population of Nesmith is 8,656, of which 7,680 is from Lane and 986 from Douglas. There are eight or ten proposed new counties. The position of the Democrat is to investigate. If the circumstances call for a new county vote yes, if not vote no. It is up to theoters of Oregon. New System Originated in the Hub City. The universal satisfaction which the S. W. Miller Piano gives to each cus tomer makes it a perfectly safe piano to buy. Our TEN YEAR suarantee is just a good plain agreement that we ! win give you a perfectly made high grade piano which combines all of the good qualities so necessary in the con struction of a good sounding and good wearing piano. Don't expect to hear of the good qualities of the S. W. Mil ler Piano from people who have other makes to sell you. Our svstem of buy ing direct from the factory and selling ' direct to the home of the user saves : you the JOBBERS, DEALERS and1 AGENTS profits and enables you to I buy the unsurpassed S. W. Miller piano at Jess than the price which is usually I asked for a cheaply made instrument. We are the originators of this system in Albany: Woodworth Drug Co. ' A Portland Auto Party. A distinguished party of Portland people spent last night at the Hotel Revere, leaving this forenoon in their ' auto cars for home. They had been up the McKenzie fishing, and undoubtedly had good luck, for one little girl said they caught thirteen trout and bad doodles of fun, which is going some for millionaires and millionairesses. The Farty consisted of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. I nsley, Mr. and Mrs. J. B'. Shepherd ana Teddy shepherd, K. K. Manoney, Dorothy Corbett, Botty Hailey and Mansfield the driver. Byllesby in Oregon. H. M. Byllesby. the head of the new owners ot the water and light plants of Albany and most of the other cities of the Northwest is in Portland with a party of distinguished people, out from Chicago to inspect the immense hold ings of the Company. He said he considered it advisable tn go slow until it isseen how the countryad justs itself to recent legislation. there is evi-i ut.ui.ijr a cui kmiiuiiuii in iiiduuu?, Willi prospects of developments. Mas a Fire Department. Harrisburg has organized a fire de partment with eighteen members, and it is proposed to proctice and oe in a position to fight fire whenever It occurs. Following are the first officers of the new company: C. L. Morris chief, G. E. Holt assistant, Rex W. Davis, fore man, Blain Colburn assistant. M. D. Morgan secretary, R. W. Wright treas urer (SATURDAY.-) Mrs. H. M. Palmer Eniertains, One of the most delightful society functions of the season was ihe "after noon" given hy Mrs. 11. M Palmer in honor of Miss Grace Hrownell, ot Aber deen, Wash., and .Miss Tressa Aeheson of Portland. An interesting feature of the entertninment was a post card' shower given ih; guests of honor. A i;UesstiiLr contest was won hy .Miss Mablo Ford of Portland. .Mrs." Palmer was assisted in entertaining hy Mrs. Glen Juukins and little Wilma Juni-tiiis. Those present wore Misses Grace Itrownell, Tressa Acheson. MahleFord, Hazel Itolfo, Marjaret Monteith. L'lsie Hain, tstelle MiCov, Mele-jsia Martin, Grace Swank. thoda Sta!nu;;or, V. ille'. ta Wright, Mable Schultz and Nita Schultz. Jelly i lassi s for P0e dozen at the Variety Store, 313 W 1st St. -- ALBANY Baltimote for Bicycles. - Fisk tires at Baltimore's. Fishing tackle at Baltimore's. Holt again at the Holt corner, A neat place, Holt's Meat MarKet. Hot tamalies at the Vienna Bakery Choice lunches at the Vienna Bakery. For typewriting, short hand and no tarial work, call upon R. f. Yates, First National Bank Building, Albany. Home Phone 379. Prof. E. L. Wilson for violin, Mrs. F. M.;Wilion for piano, instructions. Home phone 353. 10 to 12, 2 to 4 o'clock. iBt street over French's. Dr. W. R. Shinn, physician and sur geon. Calls answered day and night. Office, Klinn Block, Residence 119 E 7th street. Both phones. The Presbytery of the Willamette met in this city yesterday and dis missed Rev. Reeves, of Dallas, upon his application, and he will return to New York state. The Pacific Monthly for September is a good number. The Dr Cook article, splendidly illustrated, is the leading one. Another good thing is the sketch of President Diaz of Mexico, giving some facts worth learning about. The contract for the new Schmitt block was let last night to Ralph Wheaton, of Corvallis, at $25,500 and the papers all signed up. Mr. Wheaton recently completed a $20,000 block there and has done considerable work. News from Albany's Six Trains. Early Attorney General Crawford, after spending the night at this city, left for Toledo. He is a candidate for nomination for the office aga in under tne direct primary, and will undoubtedly beat Hart in the contest by such a ma jority it will make the Baker City man's head swim. An interesting couple were Rube Sanders and bride on their way to Si letz from Salem, where they were married. Rube was the best foot ball man Chemawa ever put out, once fam ous as an athlete. His bride is a fine looking young woman. Prof. Park, of the O. A. C, left on a Portland trip. He recently made an inspection of Linn county rock, and re- nnvfarl finrlinm onmathinrf tnrrt oil tha way from Kingston to Lebanon, for road building. He will later visit the Linn county quarries. Mrs. Mann, of Pendleton, and Miss Olita Cooley, of the Albany schools, went to the Bay and Monday will leave for Pendleton, where Miss Cooley form erly taught for several years. Among those going to the Bay were Mrs. Broders and children and Miss Fannie Brenner, of this city, S. P. Bach of Lebanon, and C. V. Averill, foreman of the Brownsville Times, and wife. Prof. Bradley left on a Brownsville trip. Rev, Knotts left for Detroit to preach Sunday. Carey Martin, the lawyer, returned to Salem. Geo. Taylor and W . D. Mixter re turned from the Foley springs, looking as if they had been to the ocean. They must have been boiled in hot water Mr. and Mrs. Brasfield came down from Shedd. Riley Waller left with his kit of tools. Mrs. Dr. Davis and daughter Mary left for a Portland visit. Postmaster Brown of Lebanon, went to Portland. Mrs. Stier, of Muscatine, Iowa, left for home after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Wagner. D. C. Green went to Portland. Ed. Hall, the insurance man, return ed to Portland. Mrs. E. F. Anderson and sister, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace left for Port land for a couple days visit. Miss Grace Hughs left for Belifount ain for a short visit with relatives. A H. Marlin went to the Bay. Mrs. W. F. Davenport and mother left for Seaside for an outing. Mrs. W. B. Chance left for Salem for a visit with her sister. Grant Dimmick, republican anti assembly candidate for governor, came down from Springfield, where he had been to attend the big celebration and meet his constiuents, and left on No. 14 for home. In this part of the state he will run far ahead of Bowerman, the farmers being almost universally against the assembly candidates. Senator Chamb erlain Here. Senator Geo. E. Chamberlain was in. the city between trains yesterday after noon, visiting his former fellow citi zens, while on his way to Portland from Southern Oregon. He is making good in the senate, a valuablo member of that august body. One of the best evidences of his ability and faithfulness as a U. S. Senator is the fact the Ore gonian continually "whacks" him. a compliment to any decent official. While in t'regon he will see as many of the people of the stale as possible and en deavor to learn their needs in a public way. Suilt on Modern Lines The factory sale of Pianos row being held at Wood'wori h's Drug Co. is at trading wide spread interest among the citizens of Albany as it offers the best opportunity for shrewd buyers ever seen in the stale of Oregon. Use Jo'insn 8 btsl. It ii fie I 8t Mad? in Allien'. Fmsh silmin nnC other fi.h at HoU'a Market. MISFITS. Chestnuts grow in all minstrel or c hards. The insurgents are marching on, get ting there. Taft and Roosevelt are getting ready tor a ciasn. Two dry months and dust is i as a darkey's lips. thick Many can stand poverty heroically, but not many wealth. Wonder if the Cannons heard the noise from California. The regulars will also hear something drop in Oregon. It is coming for a tact. Ten to one Rooseve It drops on the insurgent sine, in tact is ne is just aoouT i i. . ii e i . uiu luiuer ul iiiauigcnuj'. The only place in the world where Indians continue to wear feather head gearing is in the picture shows. Near this city recently an automo bile run over a Chinese pheasant killing it. Was that a violation ot tne law The president of the U. S. should be attending to business instead of poli tics. He should be more than a poli tician. Portland has a new way to raise money. A live wire police force goes out and halls the millionaires- in and makes them put up. If Jay Bowerman for governor and J. N. Hart for attorney general are a sample of assemblyism please save Oregon from any more of it. The whole country is a hot bed of in surgency. The people are rising against Cannonism, graft, unreasonable tariff schedules and corruption. The administration has put its ear to the ground, and here is what it heard: "Cannon must go." There will be something doing along that line. Nevertheless the absence of the sa loon has been a big thing for Albany. The city is far better off without it, una so is uny city, regaiuicDo wi uuuu- piggism. Cannon is defiant. The people should also be defiant and defert every Can non candidate for congress. This coun try has been disgraced long enough by Cannonism. The big crowd at the opera house last night shows that there are plenty of people at home, enjoying our superior facilities for a summer's outing in the finest valley in the world, with every thing serene but the dust. Where prohibition doesn't prohibit there are officials who do not enforce. It is the same in this as in everything else. There is laxity in the enforce ment of all laws. Hardly five per cent of the murders are punished. A gentleman has been around selling the messages and speeches of the pres- idents. Whatever the representations i this is not done under the direction of 1 the irnvernment. but is a Drivate affair. and there is no limil to the number that can be sold in any place. . All newspapers have occasional mis prints. The Chicago Tribune, in re porting a political meeting, said that the vast audience rent the air with their snouts. Another Chicago paper reported the Propeller Alaska ,as leav ing port with a cargo of 50,000 bushels of cats. A Buffalo paper, in describing the scene when Roosevelt took his oath of office as President, said it was a spectacle never to be forgotten when Roosevelt, before the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and a few august witnesses, took his simple bath. This contest between Albany and Corvallis continues to be funny. The Gazette-Times is willing to admit that Albany can raise cabbage heads on hu man shoulders, but declares the soil of Corvallis so rich and the water so per fect that it is possible to water a boul der and grow a brown stone front and the sprinkling of a buffalo chip will de velop a Jersey heifer. And we are a happy contented people. Long ago have we learned how to hitch the wood shed to the celler and go out in our dustless carriage for a joyless joyride with fineless court session on the mor row. Albany may be the Hub, but Corvallis is the universe itself. ' Probably the newspaper gives more for nothing than any one else in the world, continually being called upon for free advertising, things that should be paid for. The following card of thanks in a middle west paper is sug gestive of the way the newspaper is sometimes grafted: "I desire to thank the friends and neighbors most heartily in this manner for their co-operation uuring me ill ness .mil death of mv late husband who escaped from me by the hand of death last Friday while eating break last. To all my friends and all who contributed so willingly to make the last moments and the funeral a suc cess I desire to remember most kind-K-. Imniner these lilies will find them enjoying "the same blessing. I have also a good mile li cow nnu a roan gelding horse which I will sell cheap. 'God movos in a mysterious way. His wonders to perforin. He plants His footsteps on the sea and rides upon the storm. .Also a DiacK ami white shoat cheap." Stewart Sox Hardware Co hay Just received a tock of the latest ir Andirons. Call and select while th assortment is full. C H NEWS Deeds recorded: Patent U. S. to Northern Pacific, lands in Burns, Lakeview, Port land and Roseburg districts Contract Chas. H. Fultz to Stephen S. Brosart for 52 6r53 acres for $1250 Registratation title M. A. Miller to 100 by 129 5 feet, Lebanon. . . Mortgages $4000 and $250. Final settlement in estate of Burr Hoicomb, set for Oct. 13. In estate of Robert C. Martin, B. S. Martin was appointed administrator. 'n estate of Henry Stephens, J. K. Weatherford was appointed administra tor. Marriage license: Jacob King, 28, and Lyndell A. Prince, 15, of Albany. Mr. King also took out his first naturaliza tion papers. He came from Switzer land. Sol. Lindley has filed his declaration to become a candidate for sheriff on the republican ticket. He resides at Leba non. W. w. Francis also filed bis de claration and will be a candidate for treasurer. Deeds recorded: Lydia O. Tucker to Edward Cush- man, 23.66 acress $ 4,5 Lorena Frum to Edward Cushman, 16.59 aeres 1 J. H. Thompson to Lorena Frum, 15.46 acres 10 J. B. Keeney to S. M. Harris, 4 acres sweet Home 875 Frank Kirk to J. E. True & wf, 60 acres 2700 Mortgages $5500. 3700. Release for $400. Notice of candidacy A. L. Geddes for surveyor, on the republican ticket. GO, 60! Portland Race Meet, Live: Stock Show and Harvest Home Fair Sept. 5th to 10th. Bankers' Purse of $10,000 for trotters. Hotel purse o $5,000 for pacers. Special fea tures every day. Wednesday and Thursday are the big days. Auto races., Balloon ascensions. Any number of free entertainments. Special prizes for flights of amateur aeronauts in their own planes Greatest exhibition of fat stock ever held West of the Great Divide. A great Mid way. Not an idle minute in the week. All entrance tick ets are numbered. The lucky winner gets a pony and cart or $200 in cash. Reduced Railroad Rates Ask your local agent. Public Auction. As I have rented mv farm and will move off I will sell at public auction at my place two miles and a half south of Albany, near the Santiam canal, on Wednesday, August 24. commencing at 10 a. m. Horses. Four, 900 to 1600 pounds, fine animals. 9 head of cattle, including 3 good milch cows, Jersey with calf, Jersey heifer and 4 2-year-olds, fresh in win ter, and 2 spring calves. c brood sows, barrow pig, chickens ami chicken hatcher. 18 tons good cheat and vetch hay, 100 bushels seed oats. Farm machinery Walking plow, garden cultivator, harrow, Tiger seed er, McCormick mower 6 ft. cut, Mc Cormick hay ral;c. heavy Molir.c farm wagon, low wheeled iron wagon. Co lumbia top buggy, heavy top buygy. 2 sets single harness, J sets heavy work harness. Economy cream separator, wheelbarrow, grindstone, spray pump, Weber one-horse wagon. 3 hives bee-. Household goods, including heat:"g stoves, range, beds, etc. Free lunch at noon. Terms of Sale. Under S10, cash: over that. 6 months time with 8 per cent interest on approved paper. M fc-LLA A. Khtt, Owner. W. A. Wcstfall, auctioneer. J. F. Langtnack, clerk, . .