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.
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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
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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
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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
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