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About Albany democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1900-1912 | View Entire Issue (May 31, 1912)
y CROWDS ARE HERE 10 ATTEND GIRGUS Streets in Business Section Packed When Big Parade Passed Today. SHOW GROUNDS LOCATED AT 8TH AND JACKSON STS Hotels, Restaurants, and Livery Stables Have Capacity Taxed Today. A crowd of masy thousand people lined the streets of the business sec tion all morning waiting for the ap pearance of the big parade of the Sells-Floto circus, which arrived in Albany early this morning. Many people from the country un doubtedly were kept from coming to Albany this morning by the stormy weather, but when it showed signs of clearing off, the rigs began to pour into the city by the hundreds, and be fore noon all of the livery stables and feed sheds ill the citv were tilled and it became necessary to use the side streets for the wacrons and buggies. The circus came to Albany with its own soecial trains and immediately at tcr the arrival of the first section, the crews of men were put to work rais ing the "main top" which is located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson streets, in the eastern section of the citv. Besides the main tent, there are several other large ones, including a menagerie tent, a cook tent, where the big crew of several hundred men who travel with the shows, are fed, and a tent which houses a score of sideshows. The parade took place at 11 o'clock, cominu north on Lyon street to Second, west on Second to Washington, thence east on First to Lyon, and back to the show grounds. The parade itself was one of the longest and best seen in Albany for several years and the sleek, well-fed linrscs nnd animals, elicited much ap plause from the people who thronged the streets along which the procession passed. A lady in a cart drawn by two baby elephants, the animals in the cages, and the unusually fine horses, were the principal features of flip nnrrtrle. After the parade, the side-shows were opened and a numuer 01 iree open-air attractions given at the show grounds. Restaurants and hotels were crowd ,i at nnnn mid nlthouo"h nearly every place had secured an extra corps of assistants, tne nungry were icu wn Hiffienltv The doors of the circus opened at 2 o'clock this afternoon ana tne mnin tent was filled in spite of show pre which fell this afternoon. The procession inside the tent was a good one, consisting oi ine Dareuacii uua clowns, chariots, etc. Tho herd of nerformine elephants in- charge of Mile. ZorJ, were much appreciated, as was Mazeppa, the posing horse. Kas and Mo, the twin baby elephants, in charge of Miss Roberts, were very interesting, es naiollv tr thp children. The clowns, Indians, acrobats, and the military act in which a.human De in is shot from . cannon, all cimc m for their share of applause from the inilwnri. The Stadium Trio, Delo- mead Sisters, Kelly Brothers, and VT-....1 Tnhncton were also good. The afternoon show closed with rlmrint races, etc. The doors wi open for the evening performance at 7 o'clock and the circus will leave town tonight, going to McMinnvillc from here. o Attention! Decoration Day! Decoration committees have all been appointed, invitations have been sent, or given verbally, and now let each be prompt to do his part. To be ready for our annual dinner, to listen to after dinner speeches, and to meet on the long bridge for final ceremon ies, all these demand that we start on time exactly at 10 a. m., and mem bers of McPherson Post will meet at o n tn on the morninir of May 30th. Preparations for the day are properly understood, so that nothing may mar the exercises. JOHN CATLIN, Adjutant. Civic Improvement Club. This club will give one of its popu lar social teas on next Friday after noon at the home ot Airs, frea uaw scm. An artistic program will be ren HnrcH and refreshments served, foi which 25 cents will be asked. Every penny of the money given at these gatherings is to be applied to city improvements and will be judiciously expended. A hm-id and cordial invitation is ex tended to the ladies of the city and' gentlemen also, to be present. Finnl examinations are makin minv a vouncster scratch his head. The Oregon jewelers, a fine lot oi fellows, arc now having a sparKiuv time in the metropolis. rhnr.-h nr.ivcrs will be more effee tive when they are made more to the Creator than the audience. u-'.:il 'l fiKent .ill week. Miss Ailecn Leech, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Leech of the Methodist Church, returned home to day from Harrisburg, where she has been spending a few days at the Leech farm, "Brookfield." MADAME NORELLI BOOKED BY CHAUTAUQUA BOARD New Attraction Insures a Record Breaking Attendance at Al bany's Annual Chautauqua. Madame Jennie N'orelli, one of the world's createst singers, has been booked by the Chautauqua board for Saturday," June 13th. This is the an nouncement made- today by Manager tewart of the Albany Commercial Club. Negotiations have been pending for some little time between the Chautau- ua board and Madame Xorelli's man ger and it was with great difficulty hat the board was finally able to se re this excellent attraction for the Chautauqua. rot only will the people ot Albany have the opportunity of hearing a inger of world-wide reputation, but ucludcd in the same number of the course Herbert Riley, 'cellist, former ly of Berlin. Germany, but now of Spokane, Washington, and mum Haines Kuester, accompanist, ot fort- and. Only a few days ago Madame Nor- clli gave a concert at the Heilig thea tre at Portland which charmed and delighted the music lovers of that city. With Madame Norelli and the many other high class attractions already booked by the board, Albany will have the best Chautauqua on the Pa cific coast. ROSS H. WHITNEY OF WATERLOO, 19, WEDS LILLIAN ELLIS, LEBANON, IS Miss Lillian Ellis, aged 16 years, ac companied by her mother and Ross H. Whitney, aged 19, appeared before County Clerk Marks this afternoon and applied for a marriage license, which was granted them, after the parents of both had made affidavits to their ages and given their consent to the marriage. After securing the license, they were married at the office of and by County Judge Duncan, and left for Waterloo where they will make their Home. ine groom, who nas not yet at tained his majority, is the son of a prominent farmer near Waterloo, and the bride lives at Lebanon. OREGON ELECTRIC RAILWAY FILES CONDEMNATION SUIT HERE TODAY A complaint was filed in the circuit court here this morning by the Ore gon Electric Railway Company to condemn a right-of-way through the property of George C. Turner. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTS RAUCH SECRETARY At a meeting of the committee hav ing charge of the Oregon Electric Celebration, held last night, C. D. Rauch was unanimously selected as secretary of the executive committee and will devote the major portion of his time during the next few weeks attending to the correspondence and sending invitations to various cit ies and towns in the Willamette Val ley for the big celebration which will be held in this city on July 4th. The various committees m charge of the arrangements are progressing with their work and are making elab orate plans for the entertainment of the Oregon Electric officials. 0 Father Lane, of this city, went to Portland this morning, from which city he will go to Coucr d'Alenc, Idaho, to assist a former classmate of his, dedicate a new church there. What prettier picture than a sweet girl with her arms full of flowers, a common event these commencement days. GEN. WILLIAM H. CARTER. Who, It Is Said, la Likalv to Sucoaad Qanaraf Grant. t'tiolu ty American Preaa Aaaoclatloa. PL: 'wh V - ?Vf f ' j,' r.. ...... .J ALBANY MAY GET h STOVE FACTORY Proposition Was Submitted to Commercial Club Last Evening. BONUS OF $10,000 WOULD BE NECESSARY IN THE DEAL Senator Chamberlain Says Local Post Office Bill Is Continued. Albany can secure the Lowenberg Stove Factory now located at Salem, provided a bonus o $10,000 is given. Such was the proposition brought to the attention of the Albany Commer cial Club at its regular meeting lajt night. The stove works would re quire two acres of graund and would employ many people, while it is sa'd a payroll of $50,000 a year could be developed. C. H. Uurggrat addressed the ciun at length on the value of factories and encouraged the Lowenberg proposi tion. The matter was discussed for a short time and referred to the com mittee on factories for investigation. 1. W. Rivers, of this city, a manu facturer of wood novelties and other souvenirs, asked the club for a place to exhibit his products on either Lyon or First street. Referred to the com mittee on civic improvement. Dr. M. H. Ellis, president of the Chautauqua Association, spoke in ref erence to securing the assistance of the office force of the Commercial Club to assist the committees, pro vided it did not interfere with the regular club work. A motion to this effect was made. The Commercial Club was given power to establish headquarters on the Chautauqua grounds. A letter from Senator George E. Chamberlain to the club stated that the bill providing for an additional appropriation of $10,000 for the con struction of the Albany postoffice had been continued a week. The manaeement of the State Fan Association in a letter to the club want Albany and Linn county to have an exhibit at the fair this year in September. Henry Struckmier of Linn county was suggested as a good man to assemble an exhibit anu w. A. Eastbum and F. M. French were ap pointed to consult with the county court and select a man tor the worn. The following were in attendance at the meeting last night: Messrs. East burn, Stewart, Bain, Fortmiller, Van Winkle, Shinn, Crowell, Schniitt, Hammer, Nutting, Winn, and Col lins. George Dorr, of this city, went out to Lebanon this morning on a short business trip. A. Armstrong, of Roseburg, is in the Hub City today looking after business interests. Local traveling men leaving this morning were F. H: Stickley, Jerry Donovan and Jack (jardiner. Tames Blackburn, of Brownsville, arrived this morning and will spend a few days in the Hub City. Miss Mav Miller of Halsey arrived in Albany this morning on a few days' visit at tbe Home ot Mrs. Hattie say lor. A. W. Docksteader, a local dealer in fuel, went out to Lebanon this morning to look after business mat ters. Tames Currv. of Nashville. Oregon, is visiting friends in Albany for a few- days. He is a former resident ot tnis city. A. T. Schroedcr, of Oakland, and John Schroedcr, of Lyons, are look ing alter business matter in Albany today. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cramer, of Stayton. arrived in Albany last night and will spend a few days here visit ing friends. Charles Wand, of the circulation department of the Portland Orcgon ian, is looking after business for his paper in Albany today. Mrs. Lucille Minto and daughter, of Stayton, arc visiting friends in Al bany for a few days, while here stopping at the Van Dran hotel. James R. Thompson, an electrical expert of note, who had charge of in stalling the electric lights at the Lewis and Clark and Seattle Expositions, is in th city the guest of W. A. Barrett. Robert S. Shaw, the well-known manager of the Hammond Lumber Company s Mill City properties, re turned to Mill City this morning after a business trip to J. ortland and Al bany. Miss Adela Vollstedt, who has bacn visiting at her home near Leba non for several days, returned to Cor vallis today to resume her studies at the O. A. C. Miss Wancta Riley, of N'ewbcre, is visiting in Albany for a few days, the guest of Miss Louise I'irtlc of the St. Charles hotel. Miss Riley formerly resided in this city where she has many friends. The Misses Ruby and Flo Winkley, prominent Juniors at the local hih school, went to Millcrsbnrg this morning, where they will visit for a few days with their parents, who re side iu that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene La Forest of Portland arrived in Albany today and will spend Memorial Day here with friends and relatives. Born, at noon today. May 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilkins, a boy. All doing well. This is their second child. Congratulations. BERTHA VON BOHLE'J. Jet Krupp, "tha Cannon Quaan," of Graat German Gun Works. BLOUNT & BABB GET NEW BUILDING CONTRACT At the office of Architect W. R. Hand, the bids were opened last night for the erection of the Carter & Rob- son building on First street. Mount & Babb, a local firm of contractors. proved to be the lowest bidders and the contract was let to that firm The plans for the heatinir system are incomplete, but as soon as they are tiuislicd tne contract will be let for that portion of the work. All work and labor on the new building will be pcrtormcd by residents of Al baity. MUSIC RECITAL OF MISS AMY OLMSTEAD HELD LAST NIGHT A large crowd of music lovers of this city attended the piano recital of Miss Amy Olmstead which was given last evening at the Unite! Prcs bytcrian church beginning at 8 o'clock Miss Olmstead charmed her hearers with her playing which was greatly appreciated and her work clearly dem onstrated the value of a course in the local conservatory of music. Miss Olmstead was assisted by Miss Ger trudc Young, soprano. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN UNION MEETS TONIGHT AT BAPTIST CHURCH The regular meeting of the Y. P. C. U. will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the First Baptist church to wh'ch members of all young people's soc:c ties arc invited to attend and brin; their friends. A prayer and son service will be held and the lessen will be on the subject of ' Faith, Hope and Love," three essentials in the life of a true Christian. The evening's program includes both vocal and in strumental music. WOULD ABOLISH CAPITAL . PUNISHMENT IN OREGON Philip E. Bauer, superintendent of the Oregon Prisoners' Aid Society, with headquarters at Salem, is in Al bany circulating petitions for an initia tive hill, having for its purpose the abolishment of capital punishment in Oregon. When seen by the Democrat rep resentative Mr. Bauer stated that he is making good progress with the pe titions and finds that the sentiment of the people throughout the state is favorable to the proposed legislation. Senator Chamberlain last week in a speech in the Senate on forestry con when he declared: "Pinchot has been denounced as a dcspoiler. Instead he servation made a striking statement, should have a monument, and his name engraved upon it as the man who originated the idea of placing the resources of the government, tim ber, coal, oil and iron, beyond the reach of monopolistic control." Some one has figured out the evo lution, or de-evolution, of popular songs. Here it is: Between I860 and 1870 Battle Hymn of the Republic, Dixie and Silver Threads anion? the gold were the rage. From 1H70 to 18X1) everybody was singing Whoa Emma, Orand father's Clock and On the Bench at Long Branch. From 18) to 18'JO An nie Rooney and In Old Madrid were it. From WA) to 'M0 Two Utile Maids in Blue and Ta-ra-ni-boom-dc-ay were heard. From 191X1 to 1 1 0 Waltz Me Around Again Willie, and I Love My Wife, but oh, You Kid, were heard mostly. Since then Rum-tum-tiddlc ami Baby Baboon Glide are about the size of the public taste. This is the real beautiful Willam ette season of the year. Moving a brick building is not the job it is cracked up to be. It takes a sober man to walk a tight rope or do anything else well. HIGH SCHOOL GRADS GUESTS DFJUNIORS Banquet at St. Francis Hotel Last Night Attended by Seventy-four. VIRGIL PARKER OF JUNIOR CLASS WAS TOASTMASTER Graduation Exercises and Alumni Banquet Are Next on Program. Twenty girls and nineteen bov composing the graduating class of Al l any High School, were guests of honor last night at a banquet given them by the junior class, at the St. rranets hotel grillroom. Virgil 1 arker. lJ. president oi the Junior class, officiated in a -capable manner as toastmaser and the iol lowing students responded with toasts appropriate to the occasion: Miss l'earl liaker, '13; Ralph Kenton, '12; I rot. L. A. -Marti nam; Dean Lrowell. '12; Miss Clara Morgan, '12, and Miss rrances Kanualls, 1J. X he tables m the grillroom had been arranged in the shape of a horse shoe and were artistically decorated with Albany roses and carnations, presenting a most attractive appear auee. The banquet which had been prepared by the diet ot the at. rran cis, consisted of seven courses and was thoroughly enjoyed by the students, I he bancuet beuran at y o clock and continued until nearly midnight, the girls and boys sinamg their lavont songs and giving their class yells. 1 he liiM-uet at thj St. rranei; last. luht will always bj a pleas-i'-t mem oiy to .lu se who vere present, and is one ot the principal teautrcs ot Commencement wee. Tomorrow night at the First Meth odist church, the graduation exercises will be held, an entertaining program having been prepared for the evening when the biggest class to leave the local high school in its history will be awarded their sheep-skins. Following the graduation exercises, the annual alumni banquet will u held, and on Friday the entire class will go to Corvallis on an excursion where they will be the guests of and be banqueted by the Oregon Agricul tural College. "Here's to the class of 1912!" At the banquet at the St. Francis last night the following members o! the high school faculty were in at tendance: Prof and Mrs. Roetticher, Principal Lloyd A. Marquam, Prof, Wood, and the Misses Nelson, black well, Miller, Galloway, 13.. Ireland, Dunston, and A. Ireland. MUSIC TEACHERS DECLARE WAR ON RAGTIM San Francisco, May 28. Music teachers of the state must secure ; license to ply their trade in Califor uia if the objects of an association started in Chico today arc iulhlled. Flans already are being outlincdMi draw up a bill to be presented to tli state legislature which will call fo: the licensing of music teachers Tho object is to do away with the "rag ging pianist" and the person who "plays by ear" as music teachers. o SOCIETY WOMEN FIGHT FOR BULL PUP Auburn, Cal., May 28. A week's disagreement over the ownership of a bulldog presented three years ago to Mrs. S. T. St. George Carey of Au burn by Mrs. Anne L. Mapcs of San Francisco and Tonopah, divorced wife of a wealthy physician, resulted here yesterday in Mrs. Mapes being brought to trial on a charge of steal ing the pet. ' Mrs. Mapcs was dis charged after a hearing in the justice court. o A. F. Bodekcr, a resident of Hoover, arrived in the city last night and is looking after business here today. George King, a well-known resident of Portland, is in the city today, stopping at the Van Dran hotel. Mrs. J. B. Thompson, of Dallas, was visiting friends in this city yester day afternoon. She returned home to day. Orvillc Monteith, a popular student and athlete of the local higti school, went to Portland this after loon where he will spend the summer. Irely England is the name of a nan who registered last evening at tile St. Charles hotel, from Beaver Creek Oregon. Guy Pickens, of Corvallis, was visit ing friends in the Hub Cily yester day. E. L. Shepherd, of Mill City, was in the city today looking aflar busi ness matters at the county court house. C. G. Boggs returned last night from a trip to Salem and other poinU in Marion county. Mrs. E. V. Preston, of Seattle, mother of Mrs. J. M. Ralston of this city, died Siaaday at Fresno, Califor nia. The remains will be taken to Seattle for burial, Mrs. Kuliii, a sister of Mrs. Kalston of this city, accom panying tlin body from Fresno. The express from Lebanon the past few days has included many crates of home-grown strawberries, for which that section is famous. Thry were from the garden of Clem Bros, and the Simpson people, consigned to various points in the Willamette Val ley. HE JAIL YAWNS FOR MORE BOARDERS No Cases of Improper Conduct Reported at Police Quarters and Daughtry Anxious. With the doors of the citv bastile wide open and not a single case of trunUenness or larceny reported to police headquarters to four o'clock his afternoon. I net of Police hllia DaughfVy is wondering if the exceed ugly uuiet day is but the calm before the storm which will break out in the residence and business section this evening. Never before, says Daughtry, have I witnessed such an orderly rowd on circus day. Not a simile arrest has been made and not a single case of improper conduct has been re ported at headquarters. With the usual crowd which usually follows in the train of the average circus, it would not surprise me in the least if a number of cases of burglary are re ported tins evening. LEBANON RESIDENTS ARE RAPIDLY COMPLETING BERRY FAIR FLANS Lebanon, Or., May. 2S. The pros pects were never brighter for the strawberry fair and rose and horse show than they are in Lebanon this year. Tilt soliciting committee called everyone responded liberally. Evcry- on the business men last week and body seems enthused and working harmoniously for one purpose and hat is to- make a irrand success of this year's show. The program for the three days follows: 1 hursday, June 5. Livestock day. 10:30 parade of fine stock and judg ing and awarding of prizes for the same; 1:30 p. m., addresses on good roads by several prominent speakers; r. in., baby show in strawberry- pavilion. Friday, June Willamette Valley Day, 10:30 awarding prizes for ber ries and flowers; 1:30, grand parade of decorated automobiles, fraternal or ders and societies and awarding prizes for the best decorated automobile. Saturday, June 8 Grange Day, 10:30, Governor West will address the grange. 1 lie afternoon will De taK cu up with athletic sports, under the lircction of Professor ford, who wifl have several teams from different parts of the vulley. The strawberry and flower cxhibi in Lebanon and will be open each day lion will far surpass any ever made during the fair. TACOMA MAN BUYS INTEREST IN COMPANY Charles Hulcn, formerly of Ta coma, Washington, has purchased the interest of Mr. Cline in the Multa Machine Company which is located at the corner of Calapooia and Sec ond streets. Mr. Hulcn is a son-in-law of Geo. C. Hamilton of this city and expects to move his family to Albany within the next ten days. Mrs. F. L. Sanborn, of Wasco, was visiting friends here yesterday, while here stopping at the St. Charles hotel. Hutchinson brothers, living a few miles south of Albany, arc bringing some tine home-grown strawber ries which they have been placing in various stores. Rev. S. A. Douglas, for several years pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, left at noon today for Ash and. where he will make Ins future home, having accepted the pas torate of the Baptist church there. F. P. Devanev. a pioneer of Linn county, returned to his home in Leba non tins attcruoon alter a snori uusi- ncss trip to Albany. Mrs. Kate Perdue, of Mill City, is in the city for a few days' visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. E. H. Rhodes, of this city, who has been visiting friends and rel atives for several months in Michigan, Iowa, and Illinois, is expected home tonight. Prof. C. O. Margrave, of Portland, passed through Albany at noon today to Lebanon where he has a music class. He also has several pupils here. Charley Baldwin, a former Albany young man who lias Dccn locatcu at 1'ortlaml lor several moniiis, passeu through Albany today to Roseburg where he has accepted a position. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, of Philomath, arc visiting friends in Al bany this afternoon. F. P. Lane, of Philomath, is in Al bany this afternoon attending the cir cus. X. W. Boom, of this city, went over to Corvallis this afternoon to look after affairs on his ranch near that city. Mr. Boom expects to move with his family to the ranch this fall. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoover, of Portland, passed, passed through Al bany this noon, enroute home from Newport where Ihey have been visit ing several days. 1 Ex-Mayor A. M. Reeves, of Leba non, was visiting friends in Albany to day ami looking after business mat ters. Mr. Reeves is a former Albany merchant. Geo. Stcngcr of the Barber Supply Company of Portland, is attending to business matters in Albany today. A. J. McC'abe, a well-known resi dent of Portland, is in the city look ing after business mailers. Mr. Mc Cabc purchased the motor that used to draw the ear from the Southern Pacific depot to the St. Charles hotel, when the latter was taken o fllhc run about ten year ago, taking it tcr Alaska with him. i