AT BURKHART & LEE's. - Schneider's Veterinary Change. Feed this medicine to your mares and raise a fine colt. The mare must be in proper condition to do this. This is a scientific preparation for this purpose. 1 he new way ot cor rection ct reproductive organs ot mares in breeding season. You will raise a much more valuable, and bet ter horse by feeding this medicine The mare will do better after feeding this medicine. Build up your mares with Schneider s Veterinary Change Enough for one mare, S3 per box. 7t NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX AND EXECUTOR. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned have been duly appointed Executrix and Executor, respectively, of the estate of Stewart M. Pening ton, deceased, and all persons having claims against said estate are required to present said claims, with the prop er vouchers, within six months from this date at the office of Gale S. Hill in the Cusick Bank Building, Albany, Linn countv, Oregon. Dated February 20, 1912. ALICE P. RICHARDS, ' Executrix. GALE S. HILL, j Executor. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. Xotice is hereby given tlrat the un dersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Nancy Muehlenhoff, deceased, and all per sons having claims against said es tate are required to present said claims, with the proof vouchers, with in six months from this date at the office of Gale S. Hill, in the Cusick Bank Building, Albany, Linn county, Oregon. Dated February 20, 1912. LLQYD G. AXDERSOX, GALE S. HILL, Administrator. Attorney for Administrator. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has been duly appointed by the County Court of the State of Ore gon, for Linn County, administrator of the estate of Anna Dunn, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present same to me properly verified as by law required, at my residence in Al - bany, Oregon, within six months from tne ciate ncrcot. l-irst publication February 16, 1912. Last, March 15, 1912. MARCUS DUNN1, C. C. BRYANT, Administrator, Attorney. SHERIFF'S SALE. In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Linn. By virtue of an Execution and Or- der of Sale to me directed, issued out oi me circuit court ot the State of .cSuu mi iinu county in tne case Al..;.n C T ...! ice t. F ?iV.,.T n..T a ' p c . ' vs-, t""V. ' the 2nd rl:, nf in-M, a n ion n, nn, f ;. ';"', ' '., ..... win; UIUtK. 1. III. Hi 111C front door of the Court House in Al- bany, Orcgn, sell at public anction to the highest bidder for cash in hand the following described real iroperty, to-wit: All of Lots five (5), six (5), eleven (11), fourteen (14), fifteen (15) and sixteen (16) and the Northeast quar ter oi tne southeast quarter (N. E. or a. c. ft) ot section tour (4) Township Eleven (II) South ; m of ! Range Two (2) East and the East half of the Northeast quarter (E. '3 of N. E. J4), the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter (X. VV. J4 of N. E. J4) and the Northeast quar ter of the Northwest quarter (N. E. Vi of N. V. Jd) of section thirtv C101 in Township ten (10) South of Range two (2) East of the Willamette Me ridian, containing 440 acres, more or less, situated in the County of Linn, and the State of Oregon, together with tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining. Said sale will be made to satisfy the judgment in said case to-wit: The sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred and Fiity Dollars with in terest thereon at the rate of seven per cent, per annum, from the 27th day of March, 1911. costs and dis bursements in this suit, taxed at Six teen and 75-100 Dollars, and the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) allowed by the Court as Attorney's fees in this suit, with interest thereon from the 17th day of January. A. D. 1912. at the rate of six per cent per annum, and accruing cost. D. S. SMITH. Sheriff of Linn County, Oregon. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Xotice is hereby given that by order ni the county court of Linn county. Oregon. I have been appointed ad ministrator of the estate oi William Gregory, deceased. All persons hav ing claims against said estate are noti ficd to present them to me at Albany ' Oregon, within six months from the t h:e hereof, properly verified, as by law required. Albany, Or., Feb. 2, 1912. H. A. HECKF.R, Administrator. China is m m r.t -4 -.. ui huv fixing urii trovern (MONDAY.) 5 EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS. The educational meetings at Halsey, Harnshunr. Brownsville. Crawl. rds- vilie and Holly, latt week, are reported to have been great successes, wun large crowds at all of them, regardless of bad weather. The principal speakers were Slate Superintendent Alderman, County Superintendent Jackson and Prof. Cordley, of the O. A. C though the latter Was unable to be at the first two. Prof. Kendall assisted with his readings, and local talent at each place added to the merit of . the programs. At Holly there were contests in singing and reading, appreciated. These meetings are doing much to stimulate the cause of education, and particularly new things, such as udu3 trial work, school fairs, etc. Out at Sunrise. A pood many neonle walked out to Sunrise yesterdav to try the new side walk, a good one. It is now nearly finished. When done altoether there will be seven thousand feet, mostly ot six inch boards, taking about ou.uuu nails. Sunrise people built it tnem selves, a Daviner investment, and f piece of enterprise that speaks for this popular section. Tne newest residence at Sunrise is now being eiec'ed by B. H. Boles, of the Corvallis & Eastern It is said several others will go up this summer, Merrill Hammell is making a tine place of his poultry yard, ceo of the finest flocks in the valley. Will Go to Vancouver. 6. C. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Phillips arrived Saturday evening on a visit at the homes of their parents, until Thursday, when thev will leave for Vancouver. B C where Mr. Phillips will have charge ot one ot tne largest launanes mere. Mr. Phil ids is a son ot Mrs. rniinps, of North Albany, and Mrs. Phillips is a daughter ot rank ruraom. Mr. rnui ips is a first class laundryman, a bus iness ne learneu in tins city. A Progress Edition. A Progress edition of the Democrat is being gotten out by M. H. Gibbon. E. E. Rnnklidrre. the iob nrinter. is doine the mechanical work, Mr. Gibbon, who has hid several years active experience in this kind cf worn, having charge of the compilation of it. It will consist of about forty pages 9 by 12, well lllus trated, and will be out in a few days Hamilton's Trimmer. 1 Miss Fletcher? arrived yesUrday morning from St. Paul to officiate as head-trimmer in the millinery depart ment of the Hamilton Store. She has , had many years experience, and highly recommended. Miss Fletcher formerly resided at Northneld. She right up with the times in the lates creations. Supt. Fields was at the depot this noon. W. L. Eaker has been here from Alene. , Miss Winnie Bassett went to Port- land yesterdav. i - 1 Mi83 Houk Mil noon returned from McM.nnv.lle. . D. McClain this noon returned trorn a Salem visit. TT.Mt t T . . . " 111 BT' n.?tmccl Nora SlrI report at once at the P. O. ' A $100 OCO bonus is wanted of Rose- i burg tor a road to Coos. I Born on Sundav to Mr. and Mrs. 1 Ralph Knott, a boy, weight 10 pounds, their first child. I The Ladies Home Journal will be out tomorrow, a creat ntmber. Sea Rilev t t i t ijuuuugn ana get one. After having been married numerous times Lillian Kusseil is now about to marry for love perhaps. Four men were arrested in Portland last week for running blind piga. The city is said to be full of them. If there is a "Tho's Yere,"(Hoosier) in town please report to F. M. French immediately. A legacy awaits you. N. J. Damon died in Portland yester day. He formerly resided in Salem, and owned considerable property at Newport. Samuel M. Evans, of San Francisco, has bought the two Klamath Falls dailies and will consolidate them into a big paper. It is said to suit the busi ness men. Sherman Haves, of Corvallis, and Miss Beatrice Baker, of Newport, were married last week, a social event down uy the sea. Among thoae present was Mrs. Gardner of this city. Miss Birdie Wise, of Astoria, has been elected president of a woman suf frage dub of the U. O. She is a senior and during her residence in Eugen9 has boatded with Mrs. Kate Cundiif. The Journal gives a picture of a new residence erected in Portland by J. b. Dickover, father of J D. Dickover of this city. It is in Walnut Park, at Mallory ve. and Sumner street. Next Thursday and Friday Alhanj people will be given a treat" in some novmg films that will be preferred at he Jp?ra house, the Mystery of the battleship Maine, a wond'ertul series of ealistic pictures, showing thu actual situation in Havana harber. Vrs. C. Morton Hadlcy died at Rose burg on Saturday at the ageof 19 years. V.r Hadley is the well known evango istic singer. With Prof. Robineon he insisted in putting an operetta on al his city. They had been married only .bout a year. While taking an auto ride yesti rdm it Fresno, Calif., City Attorney rlaukt- as tatahy injured. Miss Lowden hit I lancep, was Killed anu ner rrot ur ant: Mrs. Tinnin were seriously injured. I:: r-g:nrr nnohr michine A curl. xvf .-!. ..u .Li o.a:..r.i.' lijjp'.tl uvcr. A BENEDICTS' BANQUET. The benedicts of the Elks, which also included the married men generally, gave their first annual banquet Saturday night, an elaborte affair, held in the large lodge room of the order, with about one hundred sitting down to it Several weeks ago the bachelors gave s banquet with married men as waiters. Not to be outdone compliments ere returned, and the bachelors officiated on his occasion In neat white aprons r reu Weatherford, Bert Crawford, irank lracv. Harry Schlosser, r. u. m, Herman Hoflick. Ed and Frank Barrett, jack Shea and Jas. Curran did the act. Wilson's orches ra, without, a superior in the valley, furnished the music, pre senting classical and popular music, generously applauded. Here was tne menu: Dry Martini Vonnlnn Rnv Prjlh uregon electric uieu's Consomme Clear Rmfl and tirpan Olives ' . r . rAlAHn Hearts or uregon urowu Boiled Salmon, Sauce Piquant California Reisling, Greystone Tid.hits of Benton Countv Pork Tenderloin, Sauce Bernaise Potato Salad a la sakomoto RAdet Vnnncr Oi-eirnn Turkev. Sunrise Dressing, uranoerry jeuy Creamed Potatoes French Peas Moselle Burgundy Apple Pastry (Like Mother Made) Rat Cheese Assorted Nuts Seeded Raisins UafeNoir Imported Domestic cigars and cigarettes Missouri snurr My Wife's Gone to the Country Hooray 1 Hooray! Then followed bright and witty, as well as serious, toasts, with L. M. Curl, the exalted ruler, as toa3tmaster, aa fol rtws: Our Absent Brothers... A. L.Simpson An Even ne Out .... P. IS. K., Lir. Davis Julius and the City Council hi. Lm. ti. . J . IN . cnaniDers Fraternity... E. L. K., A. W.Bowersox O. A. C President Kerr Rsh Women on Earth J. K. Weathertord Mud"... George Taylor "Anonymous Amusus . ...hi u. cusick Watered MtncK ' A. A. iyuukbi Ranriwiehps' Rov Newport Feather Beds" J. C. Hammell Bones" - Dr. Cox News from Albany's Six Trains. Eaiiy -Miss Orah Harkness left for Chicago, where she will study in the Columbia school 01 Uratory, under miss bioou with a view of doing platform work Her home will be at one of the Elenor Clubs, with Dr. O. K. Beers. - . 0. O. Hodson, a leading citizen of McMinnville, returned home, after be ing at Brownsville on a visit with his daughter, Mrs. rYayne Stanard. Last week a child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanard, but died. Mrs. John Dumond elnd tldusin, Mrs, Love, of Toronto, went trtit to Lebanon on a visit at the noma of J. C. Mayer' for a few days. Rev. W. P. Elmore returned tt) Brownsville, and Rev. F. W. Launer to Jefferson. Frank Ward and daughter, returned to Salem, after an Albany visit. The latter was looking forward to a good time on her eighth birthday, which comes on Washington's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Newport re turned to Lebanon. Dr. J. C. Booth and Lrwwp R m Garland arrived from Lebanon. uscar Ingram came down from Leba non. Prof. Wood returned from Corvallis Mrs. W. A. Barrett went tn Pnrt. land. commissioner But er refcvrnpit tn ureen s rerry to nmsh the boat. Harry Shea went up the C. & E. on a trip for the O. P. Co. Miss Mavme Stevens went tn Pm. land. Deputy District Attorney Hill want to Salem. Doug Hamilton returned tn Rxin tl, fare being only 35 cents, where hereto fore it cost him 45 cents. On th rmm1 trip he saved 20 cents, enough to take him to two moving picture shows. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Millor of to. spending Sunday in Albanv. Mrs. Mi ler a week or two, left, Mr. Miller to m to Portland, Mrs. Miller to Salem. - Victor Wickizer a Good Counter. The ring countincr contnt nt R M French S, Son's ended Saturday even ing at 8 o'clock, with 237 registering their count or euess. mont oinniiu making the count. Only three made the correct count, 961, Vir-tor Wick izor. a high school student was the first correct one. The others were W. f. Bishop and Mrs. Alice Yeedy. Younir wickizer received a fine Ruhv rino- f,,r hi careful and correct work, a dm cuit task, appreciated by the wide ram in actual counts. The first to register waa Joe Sino-lu. ton with 895 and the last E. Z. Ham mond with 500. The numbers ranged all the way from 400 by Norman Cr ne to ,uuu Dy uoug Hamilton, wild and wooly. The Weather. Range of temperrture 51-03. jvauiiiiu .ui llicn. The river wen', up with a jump, and is now lj 7 feet. Prediction: fair tonight, Tuesday oooler. Tied. Wiiiiam Henry He died veinr,!n at l is home on the Corvallis ' rond t tne age oi ui years, 11 months and 17 Jays, tie leaves a wife and children. He a" born is Missouri, coming here a fev jcar aao. - o. p. Mors PLATFORM. O. P. Cohow. a former Albany man, born in this county, and a man with a splendid reputation, has filed his plat form with the secretary of state. It is a? follows: If I am nominated and elected 1 will during my term of office devote all my time, energy and ability to establish and maintain equality of opportunity for all our citizens, to distribute equally the burdens of taxation, to promote and improve our rivers and harbors, and to secure for our great stato its full share of iunds available for reclaiming our semi-arid lands. I wish printed after my name on the ballot: "Lqual rights and exact justice to all, special privi leges to none." Miss liibbs, Chambers & McCunes' New Milliner Arrives. Miss Hibbs, of Late from Spokane and formerly from Chicago, is now in Albany to take chargeof the large Mill inery Dept. of Chambers & McCune's store. Miss Hibbs comes tc Albany very highly recommended by the best mill- merv nouses ot tne cast ana wast, no lore leaving Chicago sne was employed by D. B. Fisk & Co. tor over eight years, from Chicago she went to Salt Lake City and for two years was head trimmer and manager ot tne millinery Dept. in the Z. C. M. I. the largest store of Utah. From there Miss Hibbs went to Spokane and for the past four years was head trimmer and manager of "The Vogue" the largest exclusive millinery store in tne Pacific North west. Chambers & McCune are compli menting themselves on their goou luck in securing a milliner of such rare ability and wish to assure the good women of Albany there will be notmng overlooked and no efforts spared to make a showing of beautiful millinery that would be a credit to any city in America. The Rehearsals. At the rehearsal of the "The Mysti? Rose" at 8:00 tonight the stage action as well as the music win be tuKen up, T1- is fnf. all nrlnlra in nnv WSV COn nonted with thu onera. A list Ot par ticipants will be made tonight. Those who have rehearsed once or more are welenma All who take part in the performances will be required to attend at least two of three general rehearsals pulled for thii weak. This rule it made in justice to the majority, and also that tie noriormancoa may uti uerie;t, 0..,.l : ,."! ii ffwviftl ivncai"da3 ana apppinunciim w't the director are almost continuous, and may bo made at any hour, that is free. Th9 great enterprise is pro gressing finely. o , 5pri n'Klin this Year, ' 11 iTf purchased of flarra.U , taUe bailor street spnnkltf ,treets for care of rha sprinkling nt li . ,(9tedor the cormng slimmer. Mf I'0- :n. is well equioped to Hand.'a ttttl sp.. ling bdsihes3 and give MfrM. He deserves hearty supldwrt f fiiif business men arid citizer.es gentTally. TUESDAY. Will Wright was here today. Easter will come on April 7th this year. Calib Ij. Bargar, of Roseburg, haB been in tne city. A. C. Cole, traffic man, was in the city from Salem today. Kev. Hunsaker, of Stayton, went to McMinnville this atternoin, S. N. Steele, a leading Portland real estate man, has been in the city. J. C. Hanson, of San Francisco, has been here buying potatoes for the S.F, market. Stephen Whitney, now traveling oul of San Francisco, is in the city on a visit with ms folks. Prof, and Mrs. McElrov arrived this noon from Salem to attend the big National Guard dance tonight. The entrances to the new Young block are being laid with terazzer, very av tractive, meeting with favor wherever used. BORN a BOY, on Monday evening, Feb. 19, 1912, to Mr, and virs. John fti. French, their fi st child. All doing well. The Eiler stock of riianos has been moved to 120 West Vnd, where Prof. Head will again have charge of Hit business here. T. B. Hendricks. Wm. Pre3ton and J L. Lucky and their wives, leading Eu gene ceople, went to Newpjrt Mm afternoon for a winter's outing. Mr. and Mis. Chapcll, friends of Mrs Prof. Finncrty, were in the city thi noon on their way to Grants Pass, where they have bought a fruit orchard, and will locate. A. L. Fisher and W. A. Cleland prominent Portltmd men, have been in the city today looking up Albany pros pects, well pleased with the appearance of things here. The big store room in the Schmitt Block haB been rented to an eastern firm, who wi'l sonn open an exinnsiv esiaulishment of gr.ine kind or other. A good sized audience last night en jnv. i the entertainment givrn bv jr'w Mahr arid a good support. I gram was well carried ont. was musical in cnaracter, aii'J the At Lyon and Thir l streets this vear Gustav Hesse; of Portland, will erect a brick 50 ny 1.14. rutting in three stores, two 23 by 9) on Lyon stree'. one 41 h F.it on Third street, one story hiirh. X W. Boom has charge of the properly, and will I" ik after it. Fred Weitbrook ha n small au'.i truck he is using while waiting for hif larger truck. It will have a bed 12 feet k.. z ,j :nv.A ti .. .. : i , j al huino. which wih include that ol lbe Su Krr.ci. A FREE SHOW WITH A MORAL. Chas. C Smith, a brother of Fred Smith, the famous evangelist amoni: college students, who has just finished a series oi meetings at Koseburg, was in Albany yesterday afternoon, and last night, at Dreamland theater, presented some views and spoke along evangelistic lines. "Be sure your sins will find you out," was an important thought in the message, given with force. A pretty moving picture story of a man who fell, through drink, and was saved by seeing his children playing a chapter in his own life, waa impressive. The house was packed to the front door, and certainly got a practical lesson of a character to go with them. Free shows always draw. They do not always have as good a moral as this one. News From Albany's Six Early Trains. f has. Cullen Smith, the evangelist, left for Portland to join his brother Fred Smith, who spoke there last night, before going to Montana to conduct some meetings. While here he wns the irueat. of Dr. Smirks, of the eolleco. cousin. Rev. Sparks and the Smith boys used to play together when boys back at MusKiiime. J. B. Riggs returned to Foster after a couple days in Albany. Mr. Riggs if a son of Trios. Kiggs, one of Linn countv's earlv surveyors, and a nephew of Timothy Uiggs, one of the first treasurers. His father was a pioneer of 18 16, one of the first settlers in Linn county, proceeded by only a few. Prominent Lebanon men arriving were Dr. Lowell Jones, P. M. Scroggin, the saw mill man, formerly a banker, and G. W. Cruson. Judge Kellv returned to Salem for a short session of court. A. C. Harold returned to Lebanon after an Albany trip. Commissioner uutier returned to Jefferson to complete the Groen's ferry boat. Bert Davis left on a piano tuning triD. Mrs. Angus Shaw returned to Mill Citv. M. P. Sherman, the Moose, arrived from Kugene. J . K. Uartwrlght. Han siburg a lead ing hop raiser, arrived. Fred C. Fuhrer and family after a residence here for several months, loft for ChehHlis. Wash., where thev eXDect to make their home. They came frow Central Point here. We will nH wiss Fatty, the good natured news, br. P.ome from Ihe Easi. H. K. Lugger has returned from his eastern trip, pretty well covering the east. He wus at his former home city, New Orleanl, K''nK from thore fast through the south, with- its wo.iderful awakening, to Washington, out to Mt. Vernon..with the grave of Washington. to Philadelphia and New York, so full of commercial life, and then up to Schenectady, where the largest electri works in the world are situated, ' men are employ ri. It is there l2,UUu. --ineering students finish tho electrical e,,.,.. ' 'ng for a year their education By Wor ir two. BeVern nhl lIlLf,! tin . , . ' 1 ' 1 " " , "... tn.-' w. . one from Albany, Darwin earnests, ieing in his line tflM visit was particularly appreciated by Mt. Lueaei: Cominii from the cold weather of the east back into the Willamette was an agreeable cnange. The Weather. Range of temperature 55-34. The liver is 16 8 feet and falling. Prediction: occasional rain tnninUt . , ii, . . n anu vvennesuay. Colorado is again covered with snow. There ure 11.000.000 Jews In tnn world, 1,800,000 in the U.S. A campaign has been beaun In Pnrf. ana against fake advertising. The Chicago federation of Inhnp hn endorstd Gov. Wilson. He is all riirht. W. R. Hearst hasenmenntfrn-rhnmn Cliok. an unfortunate thing for Ciurk, The sunre ne court toriav ravomnH the ce'eljratd tide land case, deciding t in lavor of the Corvallis and Eastern. Chancellor Mnhlon Pitnev. nf M .r has been appointed a justice of the supreme court to succeed Justice Har lan. The U.O. basket hall tpnm rolnrn.rl to Eugene vcslerdav. Thev out of eight games, losing only two ,v usiiiiigtun. During January there were 329 nwl. dents in Oregon. 12 fatal. 28 were In the paper mill at Oregon City, which averages one a day. The Presbvt?rian church of F.uirmin has issued a call to Rev. William Par dons, of Portland, to succeed Kev. Mount, who has resigned on account of oor health. Two La Grande Inwvprn nnn n pgn,li date for Congress, want a $10,000 fee in a $22,500 estate settlement, lite our own name for it, and for goodness wko aon c send the man to Congress. Ross Murphy, of New York has launched a boom for Mayor Gaynor lor ne preHd-ncy. Started hi rueh s irn'ter as Murphy will n it giveGiiynnr nuth of u biunding umung honest peo ple. Lebanon now haB one telephonn sys tem, both systems having been absorhed y the Independent, wmch has bought the Pacific Statex out. Now if Albany an be treated likewire it will bo a nleasin.; relief from the present douhh done Ccn W. Ca!del!. born in Linr ,!.tiy. U a eatidiilitte for t-inVi sn t i it K m ihhi on ihe republican lie .. ii slogan ia fliati-rnvnt number one, quate dial to everybody, good roadu iwpt ! in vi ikiif on I rrr-.-a w.,;vicc.ijb it. COMMERCIALCLUB'S WEEKLY MEETING. The regular meeting of the Com mercial Club was held mat night with the following present: 1 resident East burn. Manager Stewart, Directors Shinn, Winn, Gilbert, Stewart, Crowell, Hammer. VanWinkle. Nutting. Fort- miller, Sox. A letter was read from senator Chamberlain on the Albany P. O., and ho will do every thins to help. j. (J. uiapman. ot Portland, wrote about colonist day Feb. 22, and the prospective colonist arrivals later. suggesting arrangements tor meeting them and their wants. A meeting ot real estate men was ordered called to secure lists desired. W. C. Trestail. manager, of Chicago, asked for ground for a sanitarium. costing $23,000 or $30,000, with an an nual expense account of $12,000 to $15000. Referred. C. S. Kodgers, of Portland, wrote in reference to establishing a cement brick factory here. Referred to fact ory committee. Hie Portland Auto Club xsked tor cooperation in es'ablishing cross roads' sign boards. Referred to good roads committed. The matter of a survey of tho river for the government was referred to tho civic improvement club. A letter was read from Mr. uousins prognosticating favorable railroad rates for valley towns, and suggesting a conference; but the prospect Is1 said not to be very flattering. It. K. corns., generally were discussed. Bills were ordered paid. Ihe Mysiery ol the Maine In moving t ictures will be given at the opera house Thursday and Friday nights. It is a series of moving picture nims depicting the Maine from the time four yearB ago when only her turrets were to be Been above tne waters ot Havana harbor, to the preaent time. whsn the Maine ib surrounded by cofferdams. Everv vestlire of the once great battleship is covered by tho lens of the picture man, tho Btory of what the engineers discovered being told by a lecturer as the mm uusoius grapmcauy the tale of the great diaster. The yawning Holes tn mo Biaes oi tne Maine, the twisted atoel, the turrets tossed a score of feet distant, the bent plates, all of which cause the' tragedy of the Maine to be remembered vividly, can be seen exceptionally clearly. Even the trans bv means ot which some members of the Crew escapod disaster wero discovered by the camera man. A careful Inspection of the pictures shows that tho "mystery" of the Moinn ici a muatprv no longor. for to wnteh closelv Ihe grim tale of the manner in which the Maine cam by hor end it Is only tooeaBiiy neeu Next Week Mvstlc Rose, Like all great objects, ''The Mystic Rose" gatherB impetus as it proceeds. A vety unusual tehearsal was held last night. About seventy five singers were in attendance and for two hours worked under Mr. Skllling's direction with wonderful result. With two mure rehearsals tho opera will be pract ically in shape for Its primiere, on Febiuaty 27 and 28. u-vB8t company will include two . " " "nterorise is (iUfldred people-, nnn r .. ' the prominent issue1 ihe riraWI time. ' I he general raheArnnl SnW ttuS i..r tor Wednesday night will be enartged to Ihm-'dav night, for tho annmMnHntlnn Of another local society. That is the' two g-neral rehearsals thin urnnlr will kit' Thursday niirht at ftiOO. nnrl KVMa. night at 8:00 for adults of company, in the first aer.nf "Tho M during a celebration in front of the Toa-house of "A Hundred Stana." occur what is called tho "dance of the teajgirls." The local enoemble of this includes Misses Bernice Hackleman, Marv Hall. GenavicvA lYvlna Roberts, Gladys White and Vera Bur nett. The D, & B. Factory. The new factory of Dawson & Butz- laSt. on Baker Street, between First and Second, will be recognized at onea by its green front. It is nearly ready for use, and Dawson & Butzlaff expect to be in it the last of the week. Be sides all kinds of wood work, with sev eral specialties, like step ladders, they will havo a blacksmith department, doing iron work. This is a home insti tution that is irolnc to frrow. A uimr idea is to call for Albany muno ladders, etc., when buying. It is what builds up home concornB. Two 0. P. Men. Messrs. Ed. McKinstrv and Cnrtin Nutting, manufacturers of cement nine. at Grants Pass, arrived this morning to investigate mo situation here. Mr. .YlclUnstry is a former Albanv Col eca student during the lust of the 70's. Judge Hewitt was one of his teachers. He was also famous in those days as a base ball player. Mr. Nutting, a Vcr monter, was in Albany a year ago, returning to Vermont, afterwards ee lecling Grants Pass for a location. The Journal Out, The Ladies home Jourml for March is out, and lii'ey I.o'Kiugh is out on the street in his chair with it. See him and get ono. The front page is a gui d one true to life, and the contents, us usual are high class. A glance makes it plain why everybody likes the Jour- M;'B Emu S x will meet her old juriis hi pi inn and anv new nnt-s wh' -nay wish to begin at Trcmnni H ll. n I Tho ,P:i r,.n.it, j;j - .--u i.. .u... 1