Daily Democrat
A PREDICTION
The Democrat wants here and now to
make a prediction. First, that when the
new Congress meets it will And itself con
fronted with a larger number of contested
cases for membership in that body than has
occurred for many years. Second, that
nearly all the contests will be made br de
feated republican candidates who claim the
seats of their democratic opponents. Third,
that the k louse will decide In favor of near
ly every republican contestee without re
gard to the merits of the contest. This is
the history of contests In the Mouse when
the republicans held a majority. Sydney
E. Mudd, republican, will contest the seat
of Barnes Compton of the 5th Maryland
district, Compton was elected by a very
small majority. In the 4th New Jersey
district Samuel Fowler.democrat, was elect
ed by only seventy -'.wo votes, and N. W.
Voorhees will try to overcome this by con
test. Congressman Shively, democrat, of
Indiana, was returned by a still smaller
majority less than forty votes and Wm
A. Hoyne,hls republican rival, will e'ndeav
or to se:ure the seat. As compared with
these efforts to overturn a few votes, the
contest of T. B. Eaton, a republican of
Memphis, Tenn., to oust Congressman
James Fhelan seems quite herculean. Mr.
Phelan received 8,000 majority. Charges
of fraud will also be made by F. B. Possey,
a republican, who was defeated by William
t. farrett in the 1st Indiana district. For
the first time in many years a contested
election case is reported from Connecticut,
where in the 4th district Edward R. Sey
mour, democrat, will endeavor to unseat
Fred R. Miles, republican. Wm. Eiliott,
of Beaufort, S. C, who had a contested case
on his hands during this Congresses again
to experience the same trouble. Other
cases which will excite interest are those
of T. G. Phelps, republican, against T. J,
Clunie, democrat, in the 5th California dis
trict, and John Baker, who defeated "Bill"
Morrison, and who has in turn succumbed
to W. S. Forman. Judge Waddell.of Rich
mond, Va, will contest with G. D. Wise
the honor of representing the 3rd Virginia
district. He charges fraud and illegal vot
ing. This long list of cases does not include
the West Virginia districts, which are al
most certain to be contested. It is safe to
ay that the republicans will invariably
succeed in these contests.
That is a fine showing the South makes
in the way of material progress during the
year that is just closing. It reveals the
gratifying fact that the good work of in
dustrial growth is still going on and in
, every direction, not being confined to any
particular section, and that it is of the di
versified character which must bring the
best results. Cotton. Iron and tnharrn (till
lead, but this Is quite natural, and there is
no undue preponderance of thete basic in
dustries. Everything indicates that the
coming year will eclipse any record yet
made, and the work of the immigration
companies and bureaus will be prosecuted
on a much larger scale than heretofore.
Every day the attractions and advantages
of the South to the small farmer become
more apparent, and with the growth of a
more enlightened political sentiment, the
number of northern and western men seek
ing homes in the sunny land will rapidly
increase. Let this good work go on for "a
dozen years more.and the beginning of the
new century will see the dawn of a new
era for the South and the whole country.
Three thousand female clerks are now
employed In the department offices of
Washington. They feel qiite easy over
the prospect of retaining their places. Some
of them intimate that their security would
not be so assured if female suffrage was en
grafted on the political system, in which
case their sex might not save them against
the demands of an equal number of femin
ine applicants just as capable as they are
and more potential, because the latter had
fought in the campaign and had nof'grown
gray" in the service.
ECONOMY.
Salkm, Jan. 16th, 1889.
Editors Democrat : .
The Ortgonian says the people need have
no fears as this Legislature is to be one of
economy. This statement Is not justified
by the course of the Senate in creating the
office of and assistant cleik of that body.
No such clerk has ever been had before, nor
is there any more need lor It now than
during the last twenty years. It is a mere
sinecure. It Is currently reported here
that Senator Watts refused to vote for Si
mon for President of the Senate unless his
son, who now holds this new position, was
provided for. The old man Watts feels
that at last he is in a rich harvest field,and
he proposes that he and his friends shall
feast while abundance lasts.
Economy.
This spue Is referred lot l)r, Ouiss
and Son, ol Ihe City Drug Store.
Watch or their ulv.
senator uawes, 01 Massachusetts, is out in
the Forum with an article strongly opposing the
anti-Chinese legislation. He says that it ii
not only unjust but that its eflect will be to in
duce retaliatory legislation from which we will
be the suffers. Mr. Dawes very wisely kept
these views to himself until after the election,
For land madebarnecs go to E. L. Power
PIANOES.
Those wishing a Ant-class instrument
should call at Mrs, B. E, Hyman's and
see one of those Celeorated Hemtne A
Long planoes, exceiient rioh tone, Es
pecially made and adapted to stand the
climate on the Pacitlo Coast, Every piano
fully guaranteed for 6 years. The latest
sheet-musio for sale. Music and painting
lessons given there. Also the place to get
your new Sewing Machine. Fancy work
and dress making done to order. First
door east or Young's old atand, Albany,
Oregon.
J. X. WEATHEBFOBD,
(NOTARY frUBUC,)
iTTORNEY AT LAW,
ALBANY, OREGON.
flTlLL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS OF THE
1 1 ou.te. bptclal attention given to collections
SUPERIOR LINES OF
(AGRICULTURAL IM
PLEMENTS AT DE
YOE & ROBSON
CLOTHING
For Fall and Winter
-AT-
The crusade against the wearing of bus
tles is not likely to make much headway.
The New York Evening World recently
sent out a reporter to investigate the sub-j?i-t.
He found that out of 1,000 women
89 9 per cent wore bustles, 6.8 per cent did
no: wear them and 3.3 per cent belonged
to -ne uncertain class, the reporter being
un. hie to determine whether they wore
Vu-.'les or tint.
L. E. BLAIN'S.
Rubber Coats and Boots, Shoes
"ie distinction of being the "sen of his
fat 1" is often no advantage to the father him
self, and not a matter of pride to the father's
friends. It was so in the case of Col. Fred
Crant and Walker l!l.-.ine, and now appears to
lie developed in Russell Harrison, who, in his
travels in the east, exhibits the enlarged cra
nium to an extent not favorable to the pater
nal reputation.
OVERCOATS, Fine Assortment,
Pea Jackets-CIiiucliiUa. Astrachan
Pull Line of Duck Suitings,
ALL GRADES WOOLEN OVER SHIRTS
Big Stock Cardigan Jackets,
HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR.
inter Gloves and Mite
ALL WEIGHTS LEATHER BOOTS AND SHOES.
UMBRELLAS, HATS, ETC.
Last but not least a l.rBo stock.of CLOTNINC AND FURNISHINGS
NEW GOODS
NEW SMYRNA RUCS AND PORTIERRES.
NEW TABLE COVERS.
LINEN TABLE SETS, NAPKINS TO MATCH,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS.
FINE LACE HANDKERCHIEFS.
TRUNKS AND VALISES.
SILK DRESS PATTERNS.
COLORED AND SILK WARP HENRIETTAS.
SILK UMBRELLAS,
Boot and Shoe Department.
LADIES AND CENTS FANCY SLIPPERS.
CENTS FINE SHOES.
MISSES AND CHILDRENSf FINE SHOES AND SLIPPERS,
FELT SLIPPERS OFIALL KINDS.
CROCKERY DEPARTMENT
CHOICE NOVELTIES INBDECORATED CHINA
TEA SETS.
FRUIT PLATES AN DSAUCERS.
DECORATED BEDROOM SETS
LAMPS.
SALAD BOWLS
FANCY PITCHERS
FANCY CUSPADORES
CAKE DISHES
AND A LARCE ASSORTMENT OF NOVELTIES IN CHINA
Samuel K Young.
Albany, Oregon
BIG BMW AT BrowneU
jus Graiwohl's
Golden Rule Bazaar.
His stock has been enlarged so that it equals any on tbs Coast, and consists of
Roger Bros. Silverware, French China and Crys
talware, Boys' Wagon3, Doll Carriages,
Fancy Goods, and a general
assortment of Crocktey
and Toys.
TTa hllVM ri?rnr arts? farva tka )nr.A.( .u.l. U i mm . .... ...
wlllWntoiddodacomp """rae" vau.y, wuic.
FAMILY GROCERIES
-Icl on parle Francais. Hler tvir l doutch gesprochen.-a
FOSHAY & MASON,
VV0L1VUI AXD RKAlIr
Droggistsand Booksellers,
Agents for John B. Aldnn'a nnhllxatlnn.
srhinh wa Mil at nuhli.h.ia .J
ostagmuUod.
AXBANT, OKEOON.
t I par tct.
& Stana
t ft. N, BLACKBURN,
Attorney at!Law;
Offloe,"Odd Fellow'siTemple,
ALBANY, - - - OREGON.
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