ALBANY WEEKLY DEMOCRAT A BIG CLASS FROM HIGH SCHOOL The graduating class for the high school this year will number 39, some of the most prominent students in the school, a tine showing for the pros perous school. The baccalaureate sermon will be presented next Sunday afternoon at the U. P. church by Dr. White, and the graduating exercises will occur on May 29 at the M. E. church, Rev. J. Sherman Wallace, a former Albany student, delivering the address. Following is the class: Irvine Ach cson, Edmund Andersen, Harold Ar chibald, Vera Baldwin, Laverne Bee son, Lyle Bigbee, Maud Blount, Vina Byers, Dean Crowell, Fred Curry, Marshall Dresser, Thomas Ferguson, Cora Hewes, Letha Holman, Eva Hooper, Helen Hulbert, Margaret Jacks, Ralph Kenton, Victor Levaugh, Arthur Leininger, Carolyn Luther, Roderick McCalley, Claire Morgan, Helen Muzzy, Charles Ohling, Elma Oliling, Edmund Parker, Wave Ris lcy, Gordon Ryals, Jessamie Roberts, Carrie Roberts, Mary Smith, Floyd South, Robert Stewart, Eva Skaar, Pauline Stanford, Ruh Thompson, Raymond Tomlinson and Kate Wa trons. The class officers are: Lyle Bigbee, president: Edmund Anderson, secre tary; Helen Hulbert, treasurer; Dean Crowell, editor. The end of Richeson's career should be a warning to clerical mash ers. Wonder if that gas franchise will evaporate. Watch, Linn will be a county of railroads. No better investment than Albany dirt. Tonsolitis seems to be a taking di: ease in Portland. Albany is a good deal better city morally, a thing that counts. A man used to want a wife who could bake bread. Now the baker does it. The Oregon Electric and Southern Pacitic will unite in making Albany's 4th of July celebration a great event. At least 5,000 people will be here from Portland alone, on the 4th of July, is the opinion of Mayor Gilbert. Cobb licked an abusive fan, and the result is a base ball war of far-reaching importance. Perhaps the fan got the medicine he deserved. A scientific man has discovered the insects have emotions. The mosquito certainly has, a fact easily learned from experience. This fight between Roosevelt and Taft is really disgraceful. We arc ashamed of both of them. The proper thing is to vote for Wilson or Clark, whoeer is nominated. It has been learned that the Eng lish sparrow is good to eat, and the suggestion is made that this solves a great problem in connection with the little nuisance. The O. E. certainly knows how to put men in charge of affairs who are full of snap and electricity. When such men as Stevens, Grey and Young take hold of affairs there is an electric storm. 4TH0 JULY COMMITTEES Another 4th of July meeting was held last night, at the commercial club rooms, an enthusiastic one. G. S. Hill and A. C. Schmitt reported the Portland trip, and its great success, in keeping with the statement of yes terday. It was decided not to have a barbe cue, impossible to handle with a large crowd such as will be present. The committee reported satisfac tory arrangements with Mr. Bryant in reference to the park, subject to the Chautauqua demands. John Burkhart was present and agreed cither to give a hydroplane ex hibition 'himself, or have some one present who will do so. The Chautauqua will have entire charge of the evening part of the cele bration, and have specially engaged the celebrated Chicago Operetta Co., which will give a concert that evening and concerts the nex tafternoon and evening, a high class attraction cost ing $400. Chairmen of different committees vcrc appointed as follows, they to name their associates: Publicity, W. L. Marks; amusements Wm. Eagles; decorations and grounds, L. E. Hamilton; parade, D. O. Wood worth; program and music, J. N. Chambers; reception, G. S. Hill, trans portation, C. t. Scott; hnance, Wm. Bain, Ed. Cusick and A. C. Schmitt. It is proposed to have a paid secre tary who will devote all his time until the celebration to the work ot prepar ation for the celebration. Came Here from Calif. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Essick, of Mo doc county, Calif, have moved to Al bany to reside. Mr. Essick has bought the residence property of J. M. Hawk ins at Fifth and Maple streets, where the family will soon be at home. Mr. Hawkins will build a home for his family the coming summer. Mr. fcl- sick was a stock man in California for forty-three years, and has come here because Albany is dry and he likes the looks of the place for a home. CHAUTAUQUA BOARD PUSHING PREPARAT ON The Chautauqua executive board is now getting down to business. An important session was held last night. The Chautauqua colors were order ed changed to pink and green. The grounds committee were au thorized to put the grounds in tirst class condition, and this will be done by Mr. Van Winkle and his assist ants. Vacancies in the committees were tilled and all were reported completed as follows: Grounds and Equipment J. S. Van Winkle, J. A. Howard, J. H. Goins, J. L. Tomlinson, C. G. Rawlings. Finance Committee F. M. French, C. H. Stewart, A. C .Schmitt, L. E. Hamilton, J. C. Holbrook, W. A. Eastburn. Advertising and Publicity L. E. Hamilton, C. H. Stewart, E'. H. Mc Cune, A. J. Hodges, Geo. H. Crowell. Transportation E. A. Johnson, A. A. Mickel, A. M. Hammer, P. D. Gil bert, J. R. Hulburt. Educational C. E. Sox, Rev. F. H. Gcselbracht, Rev. A. Esson, Prof. F. G. Franklin, Prof. C. W. Boetticher, Dr. C. V. Littler, Dr. W. R. Shinn, J. L. Tomlinson, Prof. W. L. Jack son. Religious and Devotional Rev. W. P. White, D. D., Rev. Albvn Esson, Rev. D. II . Leech, Rev. F. 'H. Gcsel bracht, Ph. D., Rev. L. A. Mochel. President Col. M. H. Ellis. Vice-President L. E. Hamilton. Secretary Joseph H. Ralston. Treasurer William Bain. Executive Board E. H. McCune, A. Cl Schmitt, W. A. Eastbum, J. S. Van Winkle, F. M. French, L. E. Hamil ton, "E. A. Johnson, C. E. Sox, Rev. W. P. White, D. O. Woodworth, Hen rietta Brown. G. H. Crowell, resigning as chair- I man of the advertising committee, L. h. Hamilton was appointed. A long letter with tigures, was read from Stites Van Hotttcn, of Los An geles, on aviation for the 4th part of the assembly. President Ellis, and Messrs. Van Winkle and Hamilton were authorized to go ahead and chjse contracts for completing the program of talent, de layed by some cancelling contracts. Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30 were set for regular meetings of the board. Recall Reaching Out. Spokane. Wash.. May 21. Members of the "insurgent" wing of the First Methodist Lpiscopal church ot Spok ane announced today that they have the required number of signatures to a petition t orecall Rev. Dr. Will A. Betts, pastor, who came to bpokane from Long Beach, Cal., two years ago, succeeding Rev. Henry Irving Rasmus, now stationed in Los An geles. No charge of any nature is preferred against the minister, the petition simply asserting that the best interests of the church would be serv ed if a change were made at the con ference in Ellensburg, Wash., next fall. PERSONAL T. M. Miles, of Salem, was in the city. A. W. Bullack was here from Gold cmlalc. O. S. Dirrett, of Bozcmann, Mon., has been in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morgan, of bhedd, have been in the city today. John Leary, after a trip to Portland, this afternoon went to Portland. Steven Whitney, the insurance man, is in the city after a trip through the valley in the interest of insurance. Rev. Tracey, of the M. E. church of Springfield, formerly of the Lebanon church, was in the city today. W. H. Curry this morning took his father-in-law, Mr. MaxwelJ, to Salem for special treatment of one of his eyes by Or. Gillis. Rev. W. P. White will leave tonight for Seattle to attend the general as sembly of the U. P. church, a national event with the church. Dr. White, of the U. P. church, has been invited to deliver the address to the graduating class of the Eugene high school June 7, and will do so. H. E. Morton, of the O. P. Co., this noon returned from Portland, where lie went to the big Grey-Young banquet to help promote a big 4th of July celebration. Mrs. Henry Dittmcr and mother Mrs. Henry Karstens, of Lebanon, and Mr. and Mrs. Gaynor are on their way east. The former will go to Ne braska, their former home, while the latter recently married at Lebanon, will go to the Atlantic on their bridal trip. Peculiar Accident. Lebanon E. A.: Lewis Vehrs, of the firm of Vchrs Bros., proprietors of a meat market in this city, had a close call from being killed last rnday afternoon in a pe culiar accident. With the help of one of their men he was bringing in a bunch ot sheep, and one of the sheep made a break to get away and Mr. Vehrs attempted to head it off, when the sheep ran under the horse, and in the fall the horse fell upon Mr. Vehrs, bruising him up considerably and ren dering him unconscious for several hours. Miss Anna W. Barnum, of South Havre, Mich., is in the city on a visit with her brother, Manager Barnum, of the Home Telephone office. Ira A. Orsford and family, of Waukegan, Mich., an architect, will also be at Mr. Barnum's this evening, coming here to locate somewhere in the valley. ROOSEVELT'S BIG ' STICK IN OHIO Something occurred in Ohio yester dav. The reports show that Roose velt is ahead of Tatt 15.000 to 20,000 The delegation .though, will be di vided, with Roosevelt ahead. Which will lead'in the national convention at Chicago, is therefore a matter of claim at the present time, both claiming a majority, with the president evidently in the lead. On the democratic side the indica tions are that Harmon will have 26 out of A2 delegates, Wilson having the others. This is really a big thing for Wilson, and means much for him in the Baltimore convention. THE WORLD Weldon B. Cook, who was recently in Albany, will fly at Salem next Sat urday and Sunday, Among those who attended the big stock sale here was Capt. C. A. Mur phy of Corvallis, a brother-in-law of Lee Francis, the auctioneer. Walter Kimmell, a Lebanon young man, is track master of the U. O. team, a high college" honor these ath letic days. He is a son of Dr. Kim mell. Plans are in progress at Lebanon for a modern opera house, with sev eral stores connected. Lebanon is decidedly on the move. Eug'.-ne has a man, II. iiafh. Mice maker, who has used the same ham mer 23 years, without a break of cith er the head or handle, which is knock ing some. He recently refused $20 for it. E. E. Piner. managing editor of the Oregon, told Mayor Gilbert that the columns of his paper would be wide o;en tu help boost Albany's 4th ot j:ly cel. ration. He was once an Albany u-iy. and continues to have a live interest in the city. Portland papers keep declaring that the Southern Pacific road between Portland and Eugene is to be electri fied, giving the valley two .electric lines. It is practically a necessity. Unless it is done the O. E. will do all the business. The supreme court yesterday denied the motion ot Lawyer blater tor re hearing the U. O. referendum case. The program now is to begin the case anew, with District Attorney J. H. McNary as plaintiff, which will give the court an opportunity to pass on the merits ot the case itseit. Death of Mrs, Yoder. Mrs. Mary M. Yoder died last night at her home near this city, at the age of 64 years and 10 months. A tew months atro she fell down stairs at her home, receiving serious injuries that materially affected her health, finally resulting in her death. She was a member of the Mcnonite church, a woman of sterling character and worth. She leaves a husband and nine chil dren, other relatives and many friends, to mourn her death. The funeral will take place tomor row at 10:30 a. m., at the Menonite church, to which all friends arc in vited. Sale Was Appreciated. The O. A. C. sent the following bul letin to every paper in the state: Prof. K. L. Kent and his- class in dairy herd management at the Oregon Agricultural College have returned from Albany, where they attended the Burkhart sale of Jersey cattle. The trip was made in order to give the boys an opportunity to study fine types of dairy cattle, and to acquaint themselves with the sale methods. It was the first time most of the students had had such an opportunity, and they expressed themselves as greatly pleased with the chance to gain such information. As there were some 90 head of Iiigh-cIa.s-5 animals of fered for sale, totaling in value in the sales about $17,000, the opportunity was exceptional. The Burkhart Machine. The new engine for the Burkhart dying machine left New York last Monday. Jt is 50 or 60 horse power, a strong one, the best made, and Mr. Burkhart has little doubt that with it his machine, now being gotten) ready, will be able to tly satisfactorily. A trial will be made at the fair ground as soon as received. A couple ma chines will be completed, ready for emergencies. If the trial ib satisfac tory Albany will have a home product to enliven its 4th of July celebration. ALBANY The Saturday Evening Post, just out, is a Rood one. See Rilev Lo haugh and get one. The Sisters entertainment will he Friday night. June 24, at the opera house, with a splendid program ready for presentation. There will undoubt edly be a large audience. The city council of Dallas has de cided to oil the streets of the city the coming summer. The contract for it will be let to the Oregon Road Oil ing Co. of Portland. The entire city is to be covered. The Diamond S. Ranch Round-up scenes, being shown at the Empire, it the real thing in moving pictures. It is full of startling acts, the most dare devil perhaps ever presented on the film. The removal of the Young building will begin next Monday morning. The Linn County Ponvona will meet Saturday, June 1st, with the Crow foot Grange. MISS WILL'S RECITAL The recital of the college conserva tory last evening, in which Miss Ag nyss Mills was presented, was appre ciated by the good sized audience that gathered at the M. E. church. Miss Mills has a pleasing: voice, well han dled. The program was as follows: Sunlight Waltz Song, by Miss Mills Etude in D flat. Liszt, bv Miss Rawlings. ioncs. bv Miss Mills. 1 he Answ Serenade. Joy of the M-orning. Serenade Badme. by Miss Bass. Jewel Song irom Faust and La Ser- cn.ua, by Miss Mills. Piano solos, bv Miss Rawlings. pre sented with splendid expression, Min uet ot seeuocck and Chimney S"' lows. Songs by Miss Mills. I Love the World is Mine, Love's Sor Gypsy Daisies. Solo by Miss Bass. Berceuse. Recitat. And God Said, and Ari.i. .... Mighty Pens, both from the Crea tion. Piano solo bv Miss Raw-lines. Riiro- letta Paraphrase. bongs by Miss Mils. Goodmcht. Ferry for Shadowtown and Kevin's Goodnight, Goodnight, Beloved. One ot the popular Nisley pianos was used, a very dependable, beauti ful toned instrument. Some Newly Weds. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cannon, prominent young people of Eugene, who were married in that city last evening, suc cessfully evaded their friends follow ing the wedding ceremony and came to Albany by automobile, where they arrived at 3 o'clock this morning, stopping at the Hotel Van Dr.in. The newly-weds left on the noon tram for Newport, where they will spend their honeymoon at the beach. The voung couple were much elated over having escaped from their friends, who were laying for them following the cere mony and it caused them so much joy, that the bridegroom called a num ber ot his friends up by phone this morning and gave them the "ha-ha." The Miller Amusement Carnival. Not a "fake" or, disgusting feature will be in evidence, and there will "; a total absence of the many rei . hcnsible features, such as risque "g.. shows," so-called, snake eaters, etc., that have been predominating features in connection with some of the trav eling tent show aggregations that have inflicted their presence on tw community in bygone days. The nival will begin May 26 under auspices o fthe Albany Fire Dei -ment. Returned from Coos Bay. N. S. Olson, of Brownsville, return ed this noon from a trip down the coast on the Patsy, visiting Florence, Marshfield and other Pacific towns, in the interest of the Equitable Sav ings and Loan Association, of Port land. He met numerous former val ley people, at different places. Coos Bay people are particularly banking on the coming of the railroad, per haps more than one. Mr. Olson is probably Linn coun ty's heaviest citizen. He has Mayor Gilbert, Worth Huston, Grant Pirtle, Pete Rcutiicr and Thrasher of this city, beaten several points, with only one arm too. His weight is now 318 pounds. Several months ago it was 342; but considerable walking has helped to bring it down. Mr. Olson is a genial gentleman, like most big men, it is a pleasure to meet. At Broadalbin and Water. The old warehouse building at the foot of Broadalbin street, one that has served many purposes from a wharf to a rug factory and office for contractors, is nearly torn down. One man came near having an accident, but otherwise the operation was unevent ful. Immediately work will be be gun on a one-story frame building 50 by 100 feet for the Linn Commission Co., now having a warehouse near First and Baker streets. In Memoriam. The following resolutions have been adopled by Fair Oakcs Circle No. 1 of I... of G. A. R. at a regular meeting -May 20, 1912. It is with deep sorrow we announce the deaih on April 23, 1912. of Com rade Christian Voss. lie was a mem ber of Mcl'herson Post of 4his eiiy, also of Fair Oaks Circle. He has passed on to join the ranks oi the Great Commander, where "lani"' will never be sounded, and where a-ms arc stacked forever. Resolved, that in the death of Com rade Voss the wife has lost a kind and loving husband, the children a kind and indulgent father, our country a brave defender, ami our order a trm friend and helper, the communis in which he lived a respected and up right citizen. Resolved, that the officers and mem bers of Fair Oakcs Circle No. 1, L. of G. A. R., extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathies in their hour ot bereavement. Be it fur ther, Resolved, that a copy of these reso lutions be published in the daily pa pers, a copy spread on our record book ,and a copy sent to the sorrow ing wife and children. AMY LIVINGSTON, ISABEL BEESON, Committee. The Weather. Range of temperature 62-41. Rainfall .06 inch. The river is 5 feet. Prediction: Showers tonight and Thursday. Absolutely Pure Economizes Eutter, Flour, Eggs; makes the food more appetizing and wholesome iie only Baking from Royal Grape Judge Duncan of Linn and Judge Ilushey and Commissioner Heck with, of Marion, went up to Stayton, where Commissioner Butler of Linn is al ready located, to look after bridge matters. The particular matter up is that of riprappiug, in order to give the bridge proper approaches. The Stayton bridge is a big proposition. C. C. McBride returned from Cor vallis, where he spent the night, with his son, Clarence, just completing his junior year in the O. A. C. Clarence is a former high school student, a good preparation for the O. A. C. Although in college only two years he is in the junior class. A. J. McClure, of Sweet Home, left for home after a day or two in Al bany. Mr. McClure, who spent many years building mountain wagon roads through thick brush and stumps, is now doing the timber act. A life among the tall trees has a charm one gets perhaps nowhere else in the world, close to nature. Geo. M. Miller went down to Salem, where he has a horse deal in view. A. B. Millsap, of Lebanon, left on a return trip to The Dalles, where he will be for two or three months in his business. Father Lane made his regular Wednesday trip lo Portland. Prof. Hargrove, pianist, returned to Portland. Gardner and Bogart were among the commercial merchants leaving for valley points. C. E. DeWall and wife went to Corvallis for a visit with a former Colorado friend, and also to attend a wedding, that of a daughter, at their home tonight. All were former neigh bors in Colorado, from which place Mr. and Mrs. DeWall came a couple of years ago. They have a son there now, who is anxious to come to Ore gon, which looks .good to him. A Successful Lebanon Editor. II. Y. Kirkpatriek, a Lebanon editor for twenty-four years, was in the city today, around looking at the new ar rangements at the Democrat ofiice. Mr. Kirkpatriek is. one of the fra ternity who has made a success of his business, besides keeping his record clean, and now he rides ill an auto mobile, ownc numerous pieces and tracts of realty, inside and outside, etc. He has seen Lebanon grow until it is decidedly on the map, one of the best towns in the vrillcy, with a bright fu ture ahead, somewhat of a railroad center itself. In a few days a crowd of Albany people will go out to his town after sonic of those luscious strawberries, at trie coming fair. K. G. Weslbery, Salem, and O. II. Gilbert, Portland, prominent Pacitic Tel. int'D, have been in the city. C. Miller was here from Reno, Nev. Ban Shea, of Vale, has been in the city. G. K. Thomas was down from Stayton. G. W. Parker, of Eugene, was in the city today, Also Paul Merrill. John Outcrson, one of Detroit's best known pioneer citizens, has been u the city today. Mrs. I-.liner Dannals today was op erated upon at St. Mary's llosiptai for appendicitis, and in ,loirg -rcl! . Xliss Helen Stanard, of McMinn villc, arrived this noon on a visit at the Leatherinan home. Mrs. Sam Cohen, of Portland, ar med .this noon on a visit with Mrs. Helen Cohen Senders. Cha. Johnson, of Salem, years ago a scio man, was in the city, this noon on his way to Corvallis. R. A. Com. Miller was in the citv today im his way home from Eugene, where yesterday he amlrcssefl the U. O. Chin. Mrs. Varvin Turner and children of Ilillsburo, left for home this noon after a visit of some time at the Tur ner home in Albany. .Mrs. lUltie Olson Turner, of Port land, a former employee of the Demo crat office for several years, arrived this noon on a visit with her bother, Mrs. Chris llowland, and to recuper te. Cards are out announcing the mar riage of Iiom McGeer Doughton, a popular clerk in the store of the X 1 til bert-Ohling Co, and Miss Elda M. Sprenger, one of Albany's best young ladies, on Wednesday, June 5, at 11 o'clock a. m. Powder made Cream oi Tartar C. H. NEWS. Certificate of Dr. J. W. Cook, vet erinary surgeon, Tiled. OlVice at Brownsville. Answer tiled by Allen & Roberts in R. J. Moses agt. W. L. Parker et al. to register title. Only ten marriage licenses this month. A poor showing for the time of year when the minds of young peo ple lightly turn to thoughts of love. Deeds recorded: J. C. Holbrook to Mary G. Beam, 3 tracts Tremont TraetsS 10 L.ncoln Logan to Lhas. Myko- laskek and wile, HI acres in Goins Land Plat of Scio 2500 William J. Benin to School Dis trict No. 100, 1 acre 10 S. R. ' 1 W 1 News from Albany's Six Early Trains. Ex-County Clerk Frank Crabtrec went out to his new farm near Bus sard, where he will now reside. He has bought 29 acres of fine land- on the Lewis Cox farm, near the river, rich and well situated. After trying Lane county several years and Spo kane awhile Mr. Crabtrec has conclud ed Linn county is good enough for him. The Tooze Twins returned from Corvallis, where they have been in the interest of Thcrniodync. The same size, looking tilikc, and dressing ex actly alike, the young men attract attention. They are also business, like their father, hustlers. W. B. Blancliard of Brownsville, returned to Portland, where he is wanted some more as n federal jury man, after having a vacation for awhile C. M Bryant went to Jefferson. A. F. Ray, of Mill City, returned home after visiting Salem, Eugene and Albany, three valley cities that arc making splendid progress these prosperous days in the Willamette. Mrs. J. G. Minton and daughter went to Salem for a visit. Mrs. Paradise, who has been in the millinery department of the Cham bers & McCunc store, went to Port land, where she has aeecpteil a po sition in the new Iloltz store, in the booking department. Dr. Lemon and daughter left on a Mill City visit. Peter Lorenson, Malta, Ashland, was the name of a Knight Templar grip- J. A. Shaw, the head of one of the best families of young men in the--statc, went up to Mill City to see the wheels go round. Mrs. Dr. W. F. Jones and child went to Salem for a visit. Mr. Quattlehaiim left for Idaho, where he will he at the Cocur d'Alcnc this summer. W. II. Curry returned from Sliedd, and reported his father-in-law, Mr. Maxwell much improved. Nelson MacdufT, the forestry man left for Detroit to look after the work there. A fifteen mile line is being run by a corps of five men lip into the mountains, a big thing in case of fire. This district is being splendidly taken care of. More New Shoes. " i The popular demand for White Shoes, caused Chambers McCunc to telegraph to- more and more 20 " cases arrived this week in Buckskin and Sea Island Duck, both in high shoes and pumps for ladies, misses and children and babies. They also received the prettiest lot of popular priced footwear for misses, children and babies ever brought to Albany, Frank Rodger has been aUrentcd at Roseburg charged with slandering u"; f ' W Kcrr' "'"""'""-in-law of President Kcrr, of the 0, A. C rA,,-Pc,mllc,on y"day Mrs. Greer, of I illsboro, was elected president of the Rcbekahs It is .aid Gra.idmnatcr Bowersox will be promoted to grand representative. Peter II. D'Arr on. i ci best known lawyers, one of u... ones, was in the city this noon on hfs way home from Newnort. k. spent several days, while there looking after tome legal busineia.