THE NEWSPAPER. The newspaper pegs away continu ously for the good of the community, never ceasing. There may be knock ers on the street, but in the sanctum; there is a boost, a never ending hus tle for the home town. Newspapers sometimes make mistakes, but the rule is correctness. If not the fault is often that of others. The amount of service the newspaper docs a city is colossal, and it is the kind that counts permanently. This service is civic and moral. CHAMBERLAIN'S GOOD WORK. Journal: Splendid work has been done by Senator Chamberlain for firi,n'c fnri-sis. The aimronriation for forest fire protection as it passed the house was reduced irom a lormc SI (KXWKKI tn $200,000. There was stronir nrotest against the reduction hut ttip house wa sobstinate. Senator Chamberlain has succeed cd in having the agricultural com niittrp n f the senate report a restora tion of the $1,000,000, a sum abso hiiclv necessary to a proper and cf fertivi. fire natro). Pew Oregon assets equal her splen ,1 w resource ot standing limucr. 1 ' is the basis of an industry in whic nlimit piuhtv icr cent of the expend turcs fo to labor. The protection of fho forests is a protection of one of the great activities that yield employ. mi-Hi and survival to many a urcao The forests should not be sacrificed as were the seal herds of the north ilirmiifh rnnirrcssional incompetency Once the number of seals in Alaskan waters was 4.700.000. Mow there arc km 50 nm. The protection that con uress could have afforded was denied The refusal of forest protection against devastating hres could nave similar outcome. Senator Chamberlain has also se cured heavy increases in other item for forest protection, and an oi tne should be accepted by the house. SATURDAY NIGHT THOUGHTS. ! i 1 n,.i;ira Ihe fichts con- m lliVI-Krtl p'"." - ... nue to be internal ones in the dit- ... ......iw.c Amrinir ine reuu!ii--n Roosevelt and Taft are slashing each other promiscuously and without fecJ- Among tne democrats nu; i ru,t ar m.ikintf a great iikih 1IIU VIUI " ' - . " w ... . . for the nomination. Just now it ra as ll tail ami niiwii i.... U no certainty about the re suit It means two oi me ...nunntmni in IIIC I1I31UI I Ui ..- - irv one at Chicago, ine uinci . ...u.. th.u .-, pur t lialtlinore, aiiu, ..n; i. ....;.-.. .untrv will taKe nu-v. IMC ......... .11 , I i n ornat twm lor power, J..-.,. seek. i r,. ih election is a a-t off. and our people are taking ...ol.t i a rest, which IS wen. Six or seven months of election ai;ony too much of a bad tiling. PROF. HORNER ON EGYPT. Tl. .l.-il, r,t Hnmrr Davenonrt, Ihe r,..l..t rartnnnist III rrTC-World, mis i, I... 1,,.,-n r,f much concern the people of Oregon liccause oi mc fact of this being his native state. His was a unique character, a devclopiivr.it trt-f-tt m.-m iii his line out ot pnw . rniiilrv hov. raised in a iwtii yard. With the pleasant features ot i,, up mere wis aiau nit ,...-,.... some storms and disappointments ,i;. ...r.. .ti Hp occupied a van place in the hearts of Oregonians al ogether, and will always be pleasantly remembered. BIG TIME AT BROWNSVILLE. Over fiftv members of the Knights nf Pythias, of Albany, sixteen from Leb anon, three or four from Scio and Frank Wrightman, grand consul, ana urani Dimtmck.went to Brownsville last night in n nnppinl train, to attend a district convention. They were met by the Brownsville Band, and besides a splendid time socially were given the teed of their ives. with Btrawoernes mrownin. Everybody said about me oest time ever, and mat urownsvuie was it wacu it came to entertaining visitors. THE MAY BAY PROGRAM. THE HUMPHREYS. MISFITS. This week the Albany high schco! won a decisive debating victory, a splendid thing in the life of a school, and an important one particularly in the lives of those taking part, meaning much for the future. Baseball and football have their interest, but the boy who learns to talk well and logi cally has the foundation of success, a splendid asset for the future, no mat ter what business he goes into. George and Charles Humphrey, the men convicted of the murder of Mrs. Griffith of Philomath, were in the city this noon on their way to Salem, in charge of Sheriff Gellatly and two deputies. June 14 was set this morn ing as the time for the hanging, to take place at the penitentiary. Gov. West will not interfere, it isdeclared. The faces of the men showed a low mentahtv. They were kept in their car and transferred to the northbound train upon its arrival. Jude Hamilton, wno neara me trial ith solerdid judgment and patience, also arrived on his way home. .A crowd had heard ot tna coming and were on hand to see the men go to the place of their doom. In his lecture at Corvallis Prof. Ilornecr. in telling of Egypt, made the following statement: And when one is over there, he im airines he a long distance rom home until he meets people who were raised in Brownsville, in Albanw or in some other part of Oregon people whose neighbors have been neighbors throughout a life time. Then he won ders: How small this old earth is, and how near nil people arc together, Egypt is therefore but a .back door neighbor to Oregon. h "On the coast near by is Ramleh, where we met Dr. V. M. Henry, a Linn county, Oregon, boy a cousin uf Prof. Thos. II. Crawford, formerly of the Oregon Agricultural College usticating with his family gathering physical forcmc at the brink of the Mediterranean to supply power for for missionary work farther up the Nile. These people arc operating un der the United Presbyterians, who are very active in that country. "Albany, Oregon, has the largest United Presbyterian church in the northwest, and this church is an ar dent supporter of the Egyptian mis sions, paying If 151X1 annually. Miss Kuth Worth is in charge of the Al bany division; and missionaries along the Nile seem perfectly familiar with the work she is doing and they are acquainted with the splendid influ ence of the Albany church in Egypt. Therefore, 1 made personal inspec- - .. . ... . Mtt . turn oi missionary won. at wiiciciii points for the benefit of my Corvallis and Albany friends as well as for my own satisfaction. I wanted to know from observation what copies of the money we drop into the mission ary box. These Saturday night thoughts have been emanating from this office now for about seventeen years, and the writer appreciates many expressions of interests in them and appreciation. They have been a plain expression of opinion on the current events of the day as they have transpired during the week, with a purpose of making them as much as possible count for good. They will always be a pleasant mem ory in the mind of the writer. AT THE COURTHOUSE. County Court: Road orders. McClure, Munson and South roads ordered. Vail road dismissed. Galbraith road continued. M. Powell road expenses ordered paid. J.J. Cole road read once. Domurrer filed in Churchill agt. Al bany. Deeds recorded: Albany Land Co. to W. C. Gildow & wf 1 lot I 10 Thro. Hollich to C. W. Foster & wf 6 acres 850 The Mav dav program at the sollege campus last evening was a fine affair, enjoyed by a large number of friends of the college. The program was presented on a prettily decorated platform, Jay Palmer, looking like an admiral, officiated as herald, singing a aong well, and the pro cession, gay in accoutrement, bright and flashy, marcneo upon ine scene. . . . . it ii i : i . i 1 !.. : I... miss iveiin van mimic, iuvciv in uc youth, as she appeared in her May day costume, was crowned with imposing and interesting ceremony, queen of May, and the scepter was surrendered with proper proclamation good and strong. Miss Gertrude Young, a nighingale from Oakland, was heard in a solo. She has a voice of extra quality, displaying splendid cultivation. Kav L-ieaver was nearu in a uoio, wen given, and the May pole dances were on. first of the kindergartners, who emerged from the maze of ribbons un scathed, then the dance of the older girls, always a pretty affair. The orchestra played. Then came the lawn feast, served by charming girls, and partaken of by a good many. Davenport helped name. After all there are jeffs in real life. give Oregon a some mats and If there is something to eat the at tendance will be good. Never Bhout for anything with an anarchistic tendency to it. Albany is good enough for this Misfit man, a good city an aroun . A man is on a mighty good job if it is the building op oi character. just fourteen years ago everybody was yelling "Hurrah for Dewey." C. H. NEWS. Deeds recorded: Central Land Co. to Geo. C. Rich ards lot Central an J. J. Brown to W. A. Ewing 2 lota Scie W. S. Bridge to Bessie M. Cham bers small traet M. M. Clark to Emily Clark 2 lots Halsey 10 1 , 1 Inventory filed in estate of Hiram Dirr- ' . - - Georgians Forster appointed adminis trator in estate of Henry W. Settlemier. Appraisers L C. Marshall. D. O. Wood worth, J. J. Collins. Inventory filed: value of property $22,230. Will Bourne vote for Selling, in fact did Bourne ever vote in Or. anyway? SATURDAY. PERSONAL. Editor Humphrey, of Jefferson, is here. Mrs. Rialto Weatnerford arrived from Harrrisburg this noon. Jerome Laselle came up from Port land this noon. S. D. Yoder today left a pair of SUJ mese eggs, an oddity. Mrs. Mort Paulson and daughter, of Salem, arrived this noon. H. W. Locke, of Corvallis, a former Albany milliner, was in town today. Mrs. G. E. Nicholiu and daughter Constance, of Portland, arrived this noun. Mrs. Bloom went to Corvallis this afternoon to visit her daughter, now residing there. Carl 3tockin, representing the Under-1 M,, from Alhanv's Six Eari V wood Typewriter Co., is registered at "ews ,rom 'any sin uany .! L. I." ( T ...... . wio o. I'latiuio. I llalllSi Bob Johnson, a retired capitalist of Corvallis, once a common newspaper man, went to Portland thiB afternoon. DR. LEININGER HAS THE MEDAL. "The legular shoot of the Albany Gun Club occurred yesterday afternoon, with much interest in the shattering of blue rocks. Dr. Leininger won the club medal. He and Fred Weatnerford had a tie, which the Dr. won, with four straight. The other winners of the medal have been W. G. Ballak and J. F. Warner. Shelby Ballack 18, Warner 20, French 21, Hackleman 20, Simons 24, Baltimore 17, Leininger 24, Nickerson 19, Douglas 12, Boggg 14, Schultz 22, Meyer 12, Clelan 17, Weathertord 16. Newport 16, Clme 18, Tracey 16, Neeley 13. Bain 12, Cox 12. Dupont Ballak 21, Clelan 0, Hackle man 21, French 19, Simons 23, Balti more 21, Newport 19, Clme 20, Schultz 22, Boggs 14, Meyers 12, Warder 18, Leininger 24. Nickerson 21, Douglas 14, Cox 17, Neeley 17, Weathertord 24, Bain 17, Hunt 18, Tracey 18. Stolten burg 9. The man who makes a practice of prevarication gets soup in the long run. Altogether Albany is about the clean est city, physically and morally, aiound. More than worth seeing; the Alaska moving pictures. No caned goods in them (FRIDAY.) BITULITHIC MAKES GOOD. HOMER DAVENPORT DEAD. Popular Paving Strongly Endorsed by Jix-mayor oi noise. That hitulithic is worthy of the strongest claims ever made for it by those advocating its use, is proven by the umiualilied endorsement given this popular paving after years of wear, by men who are town builders, who realize that the best material is the cheapest in the long run. Ihe following letter from Ex-Mayor Pin ney, of Boise, is one among many such letters: l'iney Trcatrc, 1, A. Piney, Owner, lloisc, Ida., 4-14-12. To Whom It May Concern: 1 wish to sav that wc have used hi tulithic pavement in Boise for the past six years and from all appear ances it does not show any wear, and the repair work on the same has been practically nothing, and best of all, (he horses can travel without fear of slipping in icy weather. This i i more than wc can say for our asphalt pave ment, or any other pavement, and would recommend to any city or town where they are thinking of doing any paving, to put down the liilulilhic !y all means. The expense may be a lit tle ureater at the start, but at the end .if live years you will Mini, as we have found it here, one of the cheapest and bc-t' p-uemcnts any one could put down. I would I'l.nlly refer any one to the pavement which wc have in l!oi-e at the present time. Yours truly, (SiBnel JAMES A PIN'Xl'Y. Ex-Mayor, Boise. Homer Davenport, the world's great est cartoonist, died in Now York yester day, ut the ago of 45 years, of pneu monia. He was born at Silverton, in this state, March 8, 1867. He started out as ii hov who would novor amount to any thing, harum-scarum, but learned that he could draw, and ho did draw, on the barn door or any old place. He tried railroading, but kout trying to draw. tine day he came into the Democrat ollice, down at the present site of the First Savings Bank, and asked for a dIoco of white Danor. With a lead pen cil he made some marks, and there was a baso ball picture, announcing a game next day. 1 Ins was posted up at uus Boenicko'8, at the present site of the American Cigar Store, and attracted attention. Davenport went to Portland, but he wasn't good enough for the Ore goniun; then he tried the Examiner, and thev saw genius, gave him the chance, and the rust la known. Hearst naid him over J12.000 a year. He finally left Hearst. Ho told the Democrat man oneo he considered him the most insin euro man he over knew, rur sovera years ho drew pictures independently fur syndicates, etc.. and lectured some. Personally, with his dry way, he was very likeabiu. His family affairs were unfortunate, and a divorce case has ueen pending Albany and Columbus. The Albany Athlotics and the Colum bus Grays of Portland will play ball at Athletic Park tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. These two teams were scheduled for last Sunday, but the game was neces sarily postponed on account of rain. The Grays are one of the fastest ball teams in Portland, and this game will undoubtedly be one of the best exhi bitions ever played here. Tho line up follows: Athletics Monson O. Bigbee Mickel E. Dooley D. Patterson Shaw L. Bigbee Lee G. Dooley W. Patterson Salisbury Umpire Martin, Notice. A meetimr of the erocerymen of Al bany is called for next Tuesday evening, May i, at a snarp. Dusnieoii m Bnce to all of us will be discussed. Re member the next annual meeting of the Merchants Association meets in Aioany this year. . , Place ot meeting v,oinmeri;ii viuu rooms. A representative Irom every grocery store in Albany is desired. A Campaign Organizer. At the meeting of the prohibition committee yesterday afternoon C M. f'lurk. nf f'nrtlnnd. was cmnlo"cd as county orgsniier, and he will devote his time from now until election to or'an. lie tho party in this ctuuly, putting it on cinpi(n basis. 1 1 Writ her prediction: light Ifrost night, Sunda) fair and waimer. Pushing Linnhaven Betterments, Sixteen big draft horses were re eeived today for the Linnhaven orchard development. Arrangements have been made for setting out 43) acres this year, slid these animals are for the work. Linnhaven prospects are good. Hurry M. Hawkins went out today to look after matters. Mr. Hawkins is now in Chicago in tho interest of theLonipany Letter from a Lebanon Boy. A' ten year old school boy at Lebanon writes an Albany relative as follows: Dear aunt:-It is 4 minutes after 4 o'clock. We have music all the time mivt. because the wind is blowing. W have two new member of the family making ten in the population, and 1 wi nmne them: dad m. me, koii, lii nick. Satmis. Sink Sing ana her t Jrs . both gray. Thev came into th Trent beautiful world SundaT. I went tinning once, but only got a sucker. Grays ef Kennedy 3b Cohn If Luckay lb Crowley c Rodda rf Chapin bs Brown 2b Whitton Townsend P Porth Bourne spent $2700 in the Oregon campaign besides a big use of franking privilege. Straw hats have aDneared. It takes a brave man to wear one amidst clouds and Bhowers. Deeds recorded: C. W. Sears to Edwin W. Sears, wharf lot 13, Albany $ Jacob Ogle to Cl-irel L. Ogle et al tract, 13-3 w Jacob OgletoChas. Ogle, 89.12 a. . 10 New suit: B. E. Foreman agt Min nie Barnes et al, to quiet title. C. C. Bryant attorney. In Or. agt Antone Yocabets, a bond to keep the peace was filed. Inventory Flint. filed in estate of D. C. Anybody can run doesn't have to be primary days. for office. One a sprinter these The debate is a big thing in high school life, and deserves more than a foot ball game. Wonderful is Alaska, for scenery.but give us the beautiful Willamette with its above zero weather. The Salem republicans grabbed nearly all the offices in the primaries, and the result is war all over Marion. FOR SALE 120 cords fir and oak wood, $1.50 per cord; also good wagon, buggy and set of good work horness. Inquire Arthur Moore, Burns' Shoe Store. It FLUFF RUGS. Made out of old car pets. M. L. Sanders agent. Home phone 441. lot. FOR RENT. Furnished housekeeping and steering rooms. Mrs. Bilyeu, 224 Baker Street. 323t The moving picture view of Behring Sea is good enough for Misfit man. No reality for him. the the PURE BRED STALLION HOPS 22834. No. 52682 A. T. R. By the Mighty Zombro, 2:11, the greatest of Western sires. Dam Po chahontas, dam of Little Maid, 2:18, Hops 52692. Will be at Palace Feed Stables, N. Ferry St., Monday and Tuesday. R. D. COOPER, Owner. Kleber Wood, manager, Independ ence, Oregon. t9 Only a Few Days to Plant. rn mi vanlir.n that there are only a ... ,la.,o loft tnr nnrinff nlanting? We have a lot of trees left at our yards which we will close out ai prices m" will interest you. Apples, Pear, Cherries, Peaches Apricott, Gooseberries. Call at our otlice in the Schmitt Bldg. or write and let us show you. ALBANY NUK5t.Kir,rs inc. Earl Lutourette.one of the judges in the high school- debate, went to Cor vallis to see the second game between U. O. and O. A. U. He is a Drotner of Jack, and also an athlete; but an interesting fact is that while Jack is a republican, and is running for the legis lature. Earl Is a democrat, and like wise their father. D. H. Bodino and Thomas Froman went out to Brownsville to attend a session of the Linn county council, with prospects of a big feed at noon, and something doing during the day. W. D, Washburn arrived from Ash and on his way to Brownsville. He declares Ashland a splendid place, with good people, and a very healthy climate Dr. Ketchutn. of Salem, weiitout to Mt: Plnnsnnt to nreach tomorrow. Miss Vera Archibald arrived from the O.A.C. for a visit home. Dr. Cathey, of Corvallis, father of Cecil Cathey of Albany, went down the road on a trip. J. F. Powell went to Mil'ors on a real estate deal. Commissioner Butler returned to Stnyton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Froman went to Brownsville for a visit. Hwitt went to Lebanon. MiBS Zona Haight left for Portland for a music lesson, .lna C Wafnnn went to Portland. Dr. W. A. Cox and Marvin Brande horrv left for Philomath for a fishing . - . . . . i , the streams at tne leoi oi mry o peak. Will Crawford left for rortiano. Lon Morrison, the wire, drummer, went northward. THE SKATING RINK will hereafter be open Wednesday, Friday and Satur day.afternoons and evenings under new management, v;. m. nmuLaoun. Seeing a moving picture and one of the actors at the same time is some modern show program with life to it. It doesn't make much difference what NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received up to the 11th hainDO a fallen, ia in ho io hnnn' tn oett . dav of Mav. 1912. at one o'clock p. m kicked aroun' some, if he does anything, by the Board of Directors of School t t-i.--.:i. xt nz . r-i The Or. system has spread veltylJ? J Z well over the U. S., hitting it in spots i " ' - nLtri-c everywhere. Verily the people do rule, after a fashion. With Jack Hammel hold of the trowel those Waldorf brick will be well laid. erected in and for said School District according to the plans and specifica tions now on file with the Clerk of said District and in the office of C. H. Burccraf. Albany, Oregon, Architect, The sucessful bidde rwill be required It is said Jack induced J. C to come u :. kj ; -v, r,or,ht. cm here,, hence the propriety of his laying j a smay be designated by the Board of for him. directors for the faithful performance ' . i of the work. Bids may be filed with Hon. R. G. Smith, of Grants Pass, ! the undersigned Clerk of said District. has been nominated for Congress, and will again make the run. He is an able man, representative of the best inter ests ot the people. Wanted Bids. Notice to contractors: Bids will be received for the construction of the mnrrcte bridge to be built over the p-nnvn-inlt l.rerk. Amanv. uro . oui Mnv 4. after 5 o clock at the otlice of A. C. Jonkins, Stark Building. Clover Leaf Dairy. It vou annreciate clenn, sanitary anu nnrn milk eive US a Call. I'elivered iwice a tiny, mmi pnuiivv. Milk depot 331 Lyon St, J. F. HUGCIN9. Prop. FOR SALE, 1 thorough bred short horn bull No. 832287: 1 4-spring 3 seated mountain hack: 1 3 spring. 2 seated single hack: 1 thorough bred Polnnd China boer, 10 months old. 1 mi't broke single and double, wht 1100; alfslfa and clover hsy looe in barn. F. H. Hughson, Home Phone 2852. U Our Wants. ALBANY. Right to eriect any or all bids re served. Dated this 22nd day of April, 1912. J. E. JENKS, Chairman of the Board of Directors. M. C. BROWN, Clerk of School District No. 26. WANTED. Some bulbs, in good con. dition. of the Llog-tootneo vioiec and "Cats's Eur." Adress, giving price, Mrs. Edmund Bowden, 1534, ISth Avenue, Seattle. t4 LOST An umbrella, silk, with gold and pearl handle, taken Saturday morn ing Return to Democrat office. t2 FOR RENT-Nicely furnished house keeping rooms, first floor, hot and cold water, baths. 213 Baker. 2t; WANTED-Work by the day or hour. Ben Z4i n. i Have vour feet attended to by Mrs. Driver, 739 E 2. Bell 361-J. Wedding rings. Engagement rings, Friendship rings. F. M. French & Son. The celebrated Black Shells haye ar rived at Baltimores'. The 1912 Davton and Daytonia bi cycles at the Albany Gun Store. Albany and the Columbus Grays will play Sunday it tne weatner permits. All kinds of 30b printing at the Kook lidge Printery, over Woodworth's. Everybody is asking what are the little musical signs pasted over town: If you appreciate the best try Quality Brand Ice Cream at the Jersey Milk Depot, 325 Lyon street. The excursion to Mill City tomorrow bv the I.O. of Y.M. for a game of base ball with the club of that city has been postponed, on account of the weather. The Civic Improvement Club will meet next Monday afternoon at the commer cial club rooms, and all members are reauested to be present. There should be reports from all the chairmen of 1 committees. The car load of automobiles just re ceived by Crawford & Ralston, agents of the Ford, are already gone, to the following people: Carl Middlestadt, Grover v. ate, F M. French, John Rui ter, Theo. Hollich, O. C. Akin, Geo. Kohler and M. Burnett. The resignation of Rev. S. A. Doug las, of the Baptist church, has been accepted. He is considering calls else where. In the meantime a successor is being considered. Rev. Douglas ha WANTED. Young lady for office. Must be neat ana accurate, some knowledge of stenography. Apply in own hand writing. Magnolia Laun dry. 2t PEOPLE'S " CLOTHING STORE 207 Lyon Street Highest cash paid for all kinds of clothing, shoes, hats, trunks, valises, jewelry, etc. If you have anything call Bell 131-R. E. ROGOWAY. E 3rd and Baker. for RF.NT.- Furnished or unfurnished served the Albany church ably and well rooms, at 2d and Baker. Lee and he and his family have made many Driver. Bell phone 337-R. 27t warm friends here who will regret their WANTED. Board and room, ground leaving. Call uem- floor. for man and wife. ocrat office. FOR SALE. Inside house and lot. cheap, nicely located. Inquire 616 E. fi. iJO.000 TO LOAN on real property, by J. O. Christy, Atty-at-law. Rooms over First Nat'l Bank. Albany. 4-5t FOR SALE. Orphington eggs, 50c setting. Chicago and Front Streets. Home phone 29tU 15 t FOR SALE Cabbage and tomato plsnts. Also S. C and R. C. Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching, cheap. A. Crooks, West Ith St. Poultry Yards. Fi sher 4V Braden Co. have received 1 fine hearse, and will open undertakina parlors in charge of Mr. Braden, an ex-' perienced undertaker, FOR SALE Team good horses. Call at Wigwam. 1 10 1 PASTURE for rent, pony for sale. 1. W. Bruckman, Home 2bo4. 1 15 FOR SALE. 3 horses, cheap. D. O. Woodworth. 2t WANTED. Men and women. Local and traveling salary and expenses paid, for an eastern wholesale house. Call 104 3rd and Lyon. 14 ALL over the world, hotels, railways, steamship lines and the best shops, know "A.B.A." Cheques are as good as gold. No difficulty ia cashing them, for your signature identi fies you. Pay your bills through out your trip with them, just as you would at home with your own check book. J. W.Cusick & Co 1