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About Albany daily democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1888-192? | View Entire Issue (April 6, 1889)
Daily Democrat OLD OKEUON. Spokane Kalls, April 4th, 1SS9. Xdilon Democrat : Here is the wonder of the age. In cli mate it it not quite up to the Willamette Valley, but it U dryer and more changea ble, hence in its extreme changes is more liable to develop cases of pneumonia. Win ters are short, water power immense, and location desirable. Spokane struggled for an existence for years. Not until the North Pacific Railroad found a location through J this "drawer," did this town have the least hepe of an existence as such. Nor was it for some time after the location of the road that anvthing could "catch on" to make bread for those who cast their doubtful fortunes at this point. . Nine years ago town lots would not bring a song. With small residences on them they were worth four and five hundred dollars. Five years ago one of the proprietors wanted $700 at 5 per cent per month, and offered Spokane property as a collateral. The friend, with whom we are acquainted, refused to loan ihe $700, as Spokane property was not sufficient to get that money in Spokane. Now that man who wanted the $700 is worth his millions, and the friend who had the $;co, but refused to loan it, has the $700 still, and that is all nearly that he has got. Three years ago another proprie tor could not pay his taxes,and his property had no yalue. Another one who was em barrassed at the same time was similarly situated. Now these three men are worth millions. Twelve millions is a small esti mate, as I am told that one of them is worth six millions. One of the applicants for U. S. Marshal of Oregon failed to get his place under Cleveland, and less than three years ago came to Spokane. lie purchased four lots 50x100 for $1000 each. TbU spring he asked $50,000 for them, was offered $45, 000, but refused it. He has made uver $100,000 since he came here. The favor Mr. Cleveland did him he will never ap preciate. Nine years ago another gentle man bought a lot, put $500 improvement n it, now he is offered $36,coo,but refuses to take it. This is the history of the entire town. On the north side of the river dur ing the past year houses have been built in every direction. They come up like mush rooms in the night. There are two new depots going up on the north side of the river ; that of the O R & N and that of the Lake Shore and Seattle. In the vicinity of these depots, land is very high. Very heavy and valuable brick blocks have been built the past year, and more are coming. It would seem that every new comer wants to bring his diamonds with him.butthe cal culating real estate agent says no, "lots are as cheap now as ever before." Every at tention is paid to schools and improve ments. The ntw Opera House is being built by two town proprietors, who less than five years ago could not meet their demands. It costs $300,000. And it is not far from the brewery that a Salemite bought last summer tor $40,000 ; payments to be made at the bank on the following day. When . the hour came the owne, raised $7,000, making it $47,000, end the Salemite backed out. It sold since for $57,000. This too in the face of one "St Louis'' beer sale on opposite the Grand Hotel, that runs through it fifty to seventy five men an hour for eighteen hours.many repeat. And the town is full of beer sa loons. There are seven banks in operation and getting ready to operate. There are six railroads centering here. Rents are enormous, and everything has a"big price." Cities that run on "big prices," and the most liberal morals for the floating class, are some how always prosperous in a pe cuniary point of view . On the other hand there are a great many outof work. There are however a great many at work. There are depot grounds to prepare and depots to be built as well as the rail roads, and work Is commencing in this direction. As in all cases of "booming," the influx is greater than the demand for labor. Then again there is a good percentage that do not want work. Churches of all denomlnations,the hospital of the Sisters of Mercy, and every eviuence of a thorough christian civilization mark the rapid development of this city, Behind all this want and disappointment drive many to desperation,' and of this ele ment wc read more than we care to. What keeps Spokane alive Is asked by almost everybody. Farm lands are not asked for. There Is none really very near the city. Sales are confined to lands for town and town additions. This land must have a location near thebusinsscenter.and it mat ters not if it is rocks prlnclpally.gravel.scab and timber, or scab and no timber. This is the foundation of the city. The city hat no agricultural backing. The city hat a great water power. But water powers not much needed never make cities. St Paul and Minneapolis made the water power first, there were mills to come to improve it. It is different here. This is not a wheat center. Though It may become one by the aid of railroads. We look at it in tills light only. If Salem, Oregon, with her 10,000 population, and Albany In the same state wiih hr 4000, can prosper and grow In strength and Improve rapidly in values without a pay roll In either city, why can not Spokane Fa it with a population of 16,000 sustain herself, having six rail roads centering within her limits. These of themselves should make a city of 80,000, drawing as they do from all points of the lt((lij!rr. ten minutes apart. The first is the immi grant train of eight to twelve cars. The second is the passenger proper, fully as large and brings those too who should be classed as immigrants. Here is an esti mated daily influx of 500 persons, and Spokane gets her share. The train dis tributes these passengers along the line to Seattle, the next movement win oe 10 erect smelters. The inhabitants are town builders and spare no money or energy to make life evervwhere. A great deal of sickness is reported, but this is from local causes that may be removed. Great pains should be taken to reduce inc rents ana death rate, and thus add greater courage to the new comer to remain. 1 ours. Itinerant. A revolution in acricultural methods is progress in some of the western states. The greatest change is likely to occur in Colorado, where the plow is rapidly encroaching upon the grazing lands of the cattle herder and in a few years Colorado will be classed among the great grain-growing states of the west. There is a "weighty sermon" in the reported story that a poor farmer asked a preacher to pray for a fruitful harvest on his improverished field. The preacher replied as he looked at the sorry prospects: "This is a case that does ot yield to prayer. This field needs manure." llfANTED.. 200 cords of maple timber, 1 V to bo used for manufacturing chairs, For particulars Inouire ofO. A.Archibald, at office ei ihe Farmers' Warehouse, Al bany, Oregon. MONEY TO LOAN, In sums to uit, on improved city or country prop erty at a low rate of interest. For further information address, E. O. Norton & Co., East Portland, Or. Miss Minnie Parker, of Portland, has opened an art stud lo in Flinn's block, and will give instructions in OIL PAINTING, at reasonable rates, Mt. Hood, Three Sisters and other local scenes executed by Miss Parker may be seen at her studio. The public is invited to call and inspect them. A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT. That is the kind of argument we are us inir. Wo propose to make the lowest prices made in this town an ! we will dis count the best figures that any other mer chant can or will make. This Knocks Down Competition and Rives us an undisputed precedence in our field of business. We want t con vince every one that they can be be st served In our store and we proppse to POUND IT INTO PEOPLE by our low prices until the fact Is univer sally recognized that for high grade goods and trie lower s living prices no one can touch Brownell & Stanard, Cor, Broadalbln and 1st St., Albany, Or, GARDEN, Flower, Grass, from the celebratedjseetf .house of A. BJCleyeland & Co. AuSO ONION SETS, AT BEDROCK PRICES Discounts to Gardners, WALLACE A THOMPSON. 5 SPECIALTIES. GLOTHIEIG Fashionable anJ Stylish Suit, Businesn Suits, Light weight Summer Suits. Boys, youth's and child en's suits. Furnishing Goods. Fine line of light weight underwear balbriggan and woolen ; SOsiery, shirts, neckwear, fine wire suspenders, guaranteed for two Years, in all the latest novelties. BOOTS AND SHOES. A large line in this department of the best iu the market. HATS. Staple and Fashionable lines, among others a fine stock of the John B. Stetson hats. Tailoring Merchant tailoring under expert tailor. Suits made to order under short notice at remarkable lovr ngures. iuore gooas miuou ouu mu o 1889 SPRING AND SUMMER 1881 LADIES' DRESS GOODS AND TRIMVIINGS, m. .,n an,l r-ro est varioty in irb ami .'o I hive ever i carried, and as RJod value as ever idU-rr.t t cmz n, of Li., county. Special Bargains In Cashmeres, Tn colors and blacks. Seersuckers, ginghams chauihreys, Fradj nrinU and wash fabric,. AU the novcUi-s of the- sea,,, tn black s. colors. I will have something fuither 10 y '..-. days. EMBROIDERIES, SKIRTINGS, Flouncing, and all overs on cambric, S.i IJw Lass. I baveTnst opened the la.gest invoice ot novcW.es in -his Uno eve, . bibited in this city, and at greMly reduced price L. E. Bill 5 FOB Drugs, Paints, Oils, Brushes, Alahas- tine. Artists' Materials, Etc., a-o to CITY DRUG STORE. Guiss & Son. Stick a Pin in the fact that I am offering bettor bargains than any one else in Albany Bought at bankrupt sales I can sell First-Class Goods at or belowlCOST. FOR FRESH Grass and Garden SSEDS all kinds at STEWART & SOX General merchandise of all kiuds4calljon ae. .Particular bargains in a earn p of shoes. Cash or Goods forxCountryprodiie W. SIMPSON, Albany, Oregon. VTOnCK Whereas, my wile, Lydia 11 K, McKlnney, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, thla Is to warn the pcbllc against trusting her on my account as I shall pay do debts of her contracting, r. MoKinnit, Albany, Oregon, April 2nd, 189, STRAYED.-Trom this clt , a pals red cow with considerable white on belly, smooth crop and split In right ear, eight uiiia yesrsoiq, mod gone two momns, Doubtless has a yonng calf by thla time. Will pay anyone far his trouble who will noiuy me ot ner whereabout or return ber to me John 8mallmow, aj Dany. urcRont Piques, Lawns, India Linens, Nansooks in white, ecru and color-, all.at pricet very much cheaper thin ever before offered in this oity. TABLE LINEN, In brown ,d bleached. This stock I bought in New York at lai than importers' price, and am able to give gocd bargains. 00 p linen bleached at 50 cents per yard and others in proportion. r v I A QTTrilS. Em All these goods I buy direct from importers by the bale, them muoh cheaper than if bought ot jobberB towels 1 out titles in JN-w York, and am onering mem Viw sell the goods. 1 Ladies Cotton Hose Are cheaper this year than ever before. I hvt K'icO ting some Rood bargains, all of which I .m offerinu to J the same in -Y MISSES AND CHILDREN'S, The above is an outline of the policy I am going '0 J'jlii; and will endeavor to do my part towards securing . and adjoining counties to Albany, and to eP"l'.w' BOmetbing u f iL. i:J A MAinm Srj rf Alhnnv. J. Will O ui me uviiijr buu ifiwiug v; - saj about Carpets, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, And other lines soon. SAMUEL E- YOUNG FURNITURE. Yon want the best and most durable furotur8tn,r is mlllfnrlln, Thomas .brink ' Keepslmost everything In thefurnlture l'oe that li not In PIGS. Some fine Jersey Reds for sale at $5 a piece. Finest pigs la market, tjall on or addiess Mack Jenka, at Tan gent, Or., and get the best to be bad. HAY FOR SALE.,-20 Una of Ume oat bay, 15 a ton wholesale, 6 a ton at retail, at my plaoel mile north of Albany, W. H.Wabnbb. a OO OR 60 ACRHS -l00 MacreYlf desired, $j on Cooper Turner onWA "TTL.ni
