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Dally Democrat THE FLAG. Samoa and the United States. (Written for the Democrat.) The time has come for the United States to show her hand. The Germans have played the pirate long enough in little Samoa, and it is extremely necessary, that, by force of arms, tnis country cause them to halt. England should join forces with us to compel the Germans to desist from further depredations ; but the signs of the times augur that the British Empire does not want a brush with the armies of Wil helm. True, our fleet is not a first-class one j but we have other advantages and should follow them up. We can land troops sufficient at Apia and other points in Samoa, which, acting in concert with our fleet, would give the Germans the sound thrashing they so justly deserve. In our opinion, the time has passed for diplo matic interference. L-t our Minister be recalled from Berlin and Germany's em bassador at our National Capital receive his passport home. Let war be declared. Let n,ir North and South Pacific sauadrons.to wether with our now famous dynamite t rrniser. "The Vesuvius." and as many other eunboats as possible, be hastened to the Samoan Islands. Our flag has been insulted. Our Congress has been insulted. The honer and integrity of the entire United States demands instant reparation and that reDaration can only come through judicious and immediate use of powder and lead. The late dispatches are ot no jriena ly nature and the mobilizing of German men-of-war at Apia means a stubborn (iffht If anv country interferes. Our treaty o j with Samoa, means our interference in the nresent crisis. Will we do it ? Must we allow Germany to obtain a foothold in the South Pacific and float her flag oyer the Samoan Islands ? If our Congressmen are far-seein? enounh they will instantly recognize the utility of these South Pacific Islands in the future. The interchange of commerce, not to speak of the necessary coaling ttations, is enough to make us de clare Germany's actions as indicative of war and prepare to contest the ground. True, should a skirmish ensue.the fighting will be at and around the Samoan Islands, and whilst the German men-of-war may be better than ours, we have active sailors and marines who are much more proficient than Bismarck's swillers of lager beer and devourers of pretzels. The firing on, the tearing down of the stars and stripes is surely a war sign and should be met by broadsides from our Navy. We trust Con gress will not be slow in the matter. The State Department has laid all the necessary information before that distinguished body, so there is no excuse for them to delay. The tariff should now be laid aside. Tariff is only a matter between the two partiesi and, whilst of vital importance, is not as much so as the maintainance of our honor and integrity as a people. Upon Samoan affairs the North, South, East and West are a unit. No loyal man, and such exists all over our broad domain, will say "nay" to pur prompt Interference. Within eur mem ory, and not many years ago, Bismark In sulted our country, and then the cry was raised we have no Navy. With the knowl edge of our being nearer to Samoa than Germany, and our ability to successfully cope with that power, we cannot shout "no Navy." "War be it then,we have millions fr Arfrrnr. hut not one cent for tribute." said Pinckney years ago at the French Ceurt, and by that envoy's resoluteness a strife was avoided, Let the same saying h now our watchword, for our treaty obli gations with Samoa, solemn as they are, place us in an attitude compromising, in. Heed, if we do not stoo German encroach menu over there, and prove to the world that he United States of America is the greatest nower on earth, and though on r I knm wn. wf mav snlit and flsht. ret. whi-n our fla? is Insulted, we all rise, the blue and the grey.hand in hand to resent it. January Jfith, 1889. Young Democracy. Tlx. T.txini'ton Btidett publishes some charges of of fraudulent transactions against Hon. J. E. Fell, member ol the legislature irom Morrow county, which should be investigated by that body. These fraudulent transactions grew out of the purchase of the right of way by Mr. Fell as aeent of the O. R. & N. Co. for a branch line of that road. The charges are too direct and pointed to be overlooked. Let a committee investigate these charges. The only regular old-fashioned "State Rights Democrat," whose paper still proudly Carrie the name at the head of the column.isthe editor of the paper of that name in Albany, Oregon. Florida Times. Notice. t.. r.. tr.. o.t.rrh.1 Law. Nervous, Cbronio or RecUl SuHerer : Dr. J, B. rilkuurton will t the. 11 ilk.t.u all rt&V TUflMUr. tvlllWJ neyorv iiuiup, aiv", 5th, 188(1, .d will irlie special tree nl"" opinion to til smicwa '""" ,-: lh O. Cherry, Chse. Wn.r, Mell Vouug, nd more thu twenty outers id imw wwy. 2nd Bost stock of 2nd Rood" l the- V al- . .. . kl n nrinau. hnlh ley, ana me mosv ro""". r..-, in hi..incrnil aniline. I have on hi. nd all kinds of Skasonahle That mains asonable ayor coats. coats, a laree and fine stock . .. !.- !... 1 -t t v. ot wnicn nas ju.i uuou icww . . Blain'a. Call early aa the oyor-coats have ' begun going Babies. The finest line of baby carri- :.. Villnv n -o'v!l nt .Stewart (C Sox's. Prices are remarkably cheap con- Slucring 111c sujicriur ijuuiivy nc win- ages. We will sell you Groceries cheaper than any one else. DnOlVNKl.L CL OTASARU. FURNITURE, STOVES, TINWARE, TRUNKS, BOOKS, PICTURES, CLOCKS, CROCKERY,. ETC., ETC. One door west ofS. E. Young's old store. L. GOTTLIEB, 123 First Street, Albany, Or. NEW GOODS NEW SMYRNA RUCS AND PORTIERRES. NEW TABLE COVERS. INEN TABLE SETS, NAPKINS TO MATCH, LARCE ASSORTMENT OF LINEN AND SILK HANDKcKunltro. INE LACE HANDKERCHIEFS. RUNKS AND VALISES. SILK DRESS PATTERNS. COLORED AND SILK WARP HENRIETTAS. SILK UMBRELLAS, The largest, finest and best assorted stock of oroceries in town can be found at Brownell & Standard's. All LlwAmnt wnnln JrM. OlinAu ATB 25 TCT i .1 .k .k..r. . u..r r,n Our CHfib uutHftpcr usj " " J ' stock is all fresh, consequently wecan give yen iff prices. WFKead. Carpets, Finest line of carpets ever brouffht to Albany just received at A. B. Mcllwain's. His Brussells and velvet Brussells attract great attention, being su- peru puuci u. New Comers To our city will find it to their advantage to price our gcoda before Dnying in lueir uum. vi givt,..irc w visions. Brownell k Stanard. For rand msdeharaess to to E. L. Power Albany IRONWORKS, ,-Manufacturers of-. STEAM ENCINES, CRIST AND SAW MILL MACHINERY, IRON FRONTS, AND ALL KINDS OF HEAVY AND LICHT WORK, IN IRON AND BRASS CASTINCS. Special attention paid to repairing all Kinas 01 mnuuiuuijr Patterns Made on Short Notice, CL0TH1HG For Fall and Winter Boot and Shoe Department. ADIES AND CENTS FANCY SLIPPERS. CENTS FINE SHOES. MISSES AND CHILDRENS FINE SHOES AND SLIPPERS, FELT SLIPPERS OF ALL KINDS. CROC KERY DEPARTMENT CHOICE NOVELTIES IN1DEC0RATED GHINA TEA SETS. FRUIT PLATES AND SAUCERS.) DECORATED BEDROOM SETS LAMPS, SALAD BOWLS FANCY PITCHERS FANCY CUSPADORES- CAKE DISHES AND A LARCE ASSORTMENT OF NOVELTIES IN CHINA -AT- L. E BLAIN'S. Rubber Coats and Boots, Shoes Samuel E. Young. Albany , Oregon One of the most remarkable exhibitions of the extent of bossism is shown In the game of "Simon" in the Legislature at S alem. When Simon (Joe) say s - wigwag, such a wriggling and twisting among his nolitlcal brethren was never seen before. When Joe says "point up" there is Im plicit and unanimous obedience among his partv. When Joe says "thumbs down"the answer is all down, and then Joe compla cently puts the screws on. Joe is a hos t and he must be at the zenith of his power for his light to rule none disputes. He is the happiest republican In Oregon. S'.range are political mutations. Only two year ago Joe was despised of nearly all republi cans, now all cheerfully bend the hinges of the suppliant knee that thrift may follow fawning. Gather in the harvest Joe for the time wil. come when other hands will do it. Weather Indications. Kor the hours beginning at 12 o'clock, noon. Clear. OVEROOATS,-Fine Ass ortment, Pea Jackets-Chinchilla, Astrachan Pull Line of Duck Suitings, ALL GRADES WOOLEN OVER SHIRTS Big Stock Cardigan Jackets, HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR. Winter Gloves and Mittens ALL WEIGHTS LEATHER BOOTS AND SHOES. UMBRELLAS, HATS, ETC. Last but not least a Urge stocky CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS JM GRADWOHL'S Golden Rule Bazaar. His stock has been enlarged bo that It eqaals any on the Coast, and oonsists of Roger Bros. Silverware, French China and Crys talware, Boys' Wagons, Doll Carriages, Fancy Goods, and a general assortment of Crocktey and Toys. tj .r.M mrrlnic th Unrest stock in the Willamette Valley, to whi has been addod a complete lino of FAMILY GROCERIES. Is Agent for Insurance companies with a capital aggregitiuz 173.031,0')) jaricl on parte Francais. Hi er wird deutch gesprochon D, R. N, BLACKBURN, Attorney at Law Office, JOdd Fellow'sJTemple, ALBANY, - - ORECON. DR. C.WATSON M ASTON Physician and Surgeon. Office opposite ths Democrat. J. K. WEATHEEFOBD, (NOTARY rUBLICJ iTTOKNEY AT LAW, ALItAJY, BBClf. DR. W. H. DAVIST Physician and Surgeon. -Office np stairs In 8trhan's Bio May be found at hia ofBoe oay and nig"