Doesn't it embarrass you to be Ititsed by
your husband belore a earful of people?" "Err-
barrass me! replied the lady, who was Hire
I.ig off on journey, at she seated herself in a
f :at and looked at the questioner. "Did John
kiss me when he said good by? I declare I
didn't no'ice it. Is my hat on straight.Laura?"
One argument used against Boulanger
during the recent campaign was based
upon the theory that he was not a well-read
man. The Kepublcans pointed to Larnot
as a man of cultre ; worthy of the place he
holds. They claimed that outside of a
few volumes on military matters Boul
anger has no library and never indulges
in miscellaneous reading.
Crushed aUg is laid to be gre-iiy au-
perlortodry earth as an absorbing and
deodorizing material for eartu closets,
both on account of it extreme poro.-y,
which makes the use of a smaller qui all
possible, and from Its value as afertil )-,
which is vastly lueroased by using it ft:
(he purpose suggesUa. It is also elt$i
and qlentiful.
A condemned criminal in England must
he allowed to see three Sundays between
his sentence and his execution. Of course
he can thus be hung in a little over two
weeks, but the three Sundays must pass
over his head before the gallows claims
him. The custom is a relic of mediaeval
times, when a criminal was allowed that
much of a respite to prepare for death.
Cardinal Gibbons has called tUntion
to the fact that in n inety-nine years the
Catholic population of the Unite States
has increased from 40,000, to 9,000 ,ol3.
The Church now has in this country 8,000
clergymen, xo, 000 churches and chapels,
650 colleges for higher education of the
youth of both sexes, and isveral hundred
asylums and hospitals . ' Truly, this is a
marveleus growth, and His Eminence has
reason to point to it with pride.
In France when a patient ia under chic
reform, on the slightest sympton appear
ing of failure of the heart they turn him
nearly upside down, that is, with his head
downward and bis heels in the air. This
they say, always restores him and such
is thelrf aith in the efficacy orthis method,
that the operating tables in the Paris
hospitals are made so that in an Instant
they can be elevated with one end in the
air, so as to bring the patient Into a pssi
tion resembling that of standing on hia
head.
A syndicate of English capitalists has
been fotmed for thepurpoie of buy log
up mortgages on western farm lands and
its agent will begin operations November
1. As the western farmers have no earth
ly show of paying off their mortgaged In
debtedness, lc is only question of time
when the syndicate will own the land and
the present owners will beo ime tenants.
Thus every day brings to the surface
some new effect of oar present industrial
and polltioal system, and the question
forces itself anew, how long will people
rest under such monstrous wrongs.
The old horse Comanche, the only sur
vivor of the famous Custer massacre, is
still handsomely cared for at the Govern
ment's expense- By special order of the
military authorities Comanche is provided
with a comfortable stall ftted up especially
for him eut in Dakota- No one is permit
ted to ride him, and ne is not allowed to
do any work whatever. Riddled with
bullets and scarred with sabre wounds, his
body speaks eloqu ently of the perilous
doty he has performed in his twenty-years
of service under the Government.
The story goes that a clraln society
young man, noted for his handsome bear
ng and winning voice, accompanied a
young lady to her home and, as all true
lovers do, lingered yet a little while at the
gate to have a loyer.s tete-a-tete with his
fair companion. The night was beautiful,
no one near to intrude, and, above all, he
lived! why shouldn't she kiss him? with
true maidenly modesty she refused. He
Implored, she still withheld from him
that which would fill his cup of happiness.
The request w as repeated sevrea! times
and so engrossed did the ryeung man be
come in wooing he failed to notice the
approach of the parentiat step. The old
gentleman, who had beep there himself
and did not care to intrude upon the hap
piness of the young couple, quietly step
ping behind a convenient rosebush, waited,
thinking the young man would soon leave.
Ii this he was mistakei. The lover tar
ried over the request until the patience
of the old gentleman was exhausted. A
voice the couple well knew aroused thtm
from their happiness In atone of Impatient
anger by saying: "daughter, kUs the
fool and let him go home!" It Is
reported that the voung man enlv hit the
ground in high places In his endeavor 10
comply with the eld gentleman's request.
ni'TIW Oft AMERICAN "bREADSTITM
The Secretary of Stat bas received a
dlspatob from the United States Minister
at The ilegue giving some information In
regard to a proposition of the Netherlands
government lo levy protective duties on
Imparted breadstuff. A bill to that end
Is now pending In the States Ueneral,
with some prospects of becoming a law.
Miserable Assessments, The WtitSidt
is vigorously attacking our assessment law
and while it is true that they have many la
mentable defects in our system is undervalua
t'on. Is is known of all men all over the state
that not a single connty in the state assesses
its properly at more than one third its value.
We include io "undervaluation" all property
hidden and not given in by the owners. Dodg
ing taxation Is the greatest curse.but unfortun
ately extensively practiced, A large majority
seem bent on escaping as much as possible the
burden of taxation. We warn the I'm Suit
that no system of assessments will prove a pan
acea unless it be backed up and supported by
a vigorous hearly sentiment sustaining assessors
in searching out all property in his county and
assessing it as the tatute requires at its true
cash value,
The Statesman is very silent on the sub
ject of the new Superintendent of the Che
mawa Indian school. People smile as '
they compare this course with that which
it pursued with reference to the former
superintendent.
Ixsire at Once. Mr. Julius Grad
wohl's advice to the people of Albany Is to
insure at once before it is teo late, for the
fire fiend is devastating the cities of the
N". VI. Mr Gradwohl represents seven
solid companies, with an aggregate capi
tal of $76,000,000 and a cash deposit of
$350,000 at Salem. As well as business
men, farmers should insure their crops,
for they will burn, as a number of cases
already testify. Though Mr Gradwohi's
companies les't some in Seattle, Vancou
ver, Ellensburgh and Spokane Falls their
capital is so great the loss is not felt, and
they will continue to place risks and pay
losses with their usual promptness, the
same as thev did after the great Chicago
..-, in mum mcir losses were ncavy.
Bang, One of the finest lots of guns
and revolvers ever received in Albany
are now in stock at Ste.vart & Sox's. Hun
ters should call and see them and get
prices oetore ouying.
Slaughter in Silk millions.
In order to close out mv immense stock
of silk ribbons in plain and picot edge I
win sen tnem until my tall stock arrives
at 75 cents on the dollar. All marked in
plain figures.
Samuel E. Young.
Lace Curtains. Lace Curtains,
I have just received my fall stock of
lace curtains bought direct from im porters,
the largest stock ever brought to this mark
et, and best value for the money
Samuel E." ouso,
A 54-inch light roadster, 1SS9, for sale
heap at Thompson & Overman's.
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TAKE WARNING. All parties are
notified not to give or sell my boy,
August Boff, a minor, any Intoxicating
beverages or cigarettes, as I will prose
cute all offenders for so doing
Hermann Hoff.
E STRAY, A dark bay bone, black
mane and tail, branded "H" on left
hip. Ai?a It years. Owner will call at
my p ace four miles eait of Albany.
J. F. Pnita.
OLD IRON. Fifty tons of old iron
castings. In any quantity, wanted
immediately at the Albany Iron Works.
SAND, C Pemoun desiring sand,
loam or u ravel fr.un the promises of
K. L. Such in Kenton county, run procure
tlckus for the same at my olllco, Craw
ford' block, Albany, Oregon.
l'HS, E. WOLVERTOSI,
E. u. BEARDSLEY,
Real Estale Agent,
Conveyancing of all kinds done In a re
liable manner. All business will receive
prompt attention. Office 011 Broadalbln
Street near First, Albany, Oregon,
These Goods
will be sold
at the lowest
prices by Main,
A reliable U.S. Standard 8-ton seals
only $37. Delivered at vour nearest rail.
roul statloh free of freight 011 tnlrty days
uial, Larger scales et proportionately
iuw 1 rices, warrameu nvoears.
Address,
F. C. HOFFMAN
A I ban v, Oregon
HELA OtLBKHT.
raAMCIS GILBERT.
MISSES GILBERT
Teachers of
Piano, Or;an ani Harmony.
Residence corner J -fforsnn and 4V h Sts.
Miss Mela Gilbert at, Ijebinon. Tun.
days and Fridays.
ACCCRAcr.
XEATXESS.
J.J. DO KRIS,
ALBANY, OKHGON.
ABSTEACTEE.
The Only Complete Set of Abstract
Books aim Maps In Linn County.
srorrks in the Court House.-Tfe
Blialn.MB ntrilklpH In mv Mrji atiAll
have prompt and careful attention.
DR. C. A-WHITNEY,
Physician and Surgeon.
Graduate of Bellevue Hospital
Col'eg. Now Yerk City.
Diseases of womaa a spe-ialty.
WOtKce. Froman's Brick, Albany, Or.
A
No
Ono
Ties
Pins
Hats
Caps
Suits
Shoes
' Boots
Jeans
Cuffs
Canes
I Vests
Knives
Gl oves
Scarfs
Purses
Brushes
Chains
Charms
Shuts
Collars
Hosiery
Rubbe
Mittens
Trunks
Talises
Suitings
Half Hose
Overalls
Silk Hats
Clothing
Oil Ooods
Slippers
Kid Gloves
Umbrellas
Overcoats
Overshoes
Undershirts
era
Silk Shirts
Trousering
Pea Jackets
Windsor Ties
Woolen Drawers
Robber Ccats
Rubber Boots
Leathe r Coats
Handkerchiefs
Mackintos h Coats
Cardigan Jaokets
Engineer Jaokets
Furnishing Goods
Tailor Made Suits and many
other things too numerous to mention.
IN
Stick a Pin
in the faet that I am offering better bargains than any one else in Albany
Bought at bankrupt sales I can sail
First-Class Goods.
at or below COST.
FOP
General merchandise of all kinds call on' me. ,Fartit"lar bargains in a san,i
ofshoes.
Cash for Goods or Country prtdnbe
g n . simso
Albany, Oregc.
FOR THE BEST FURNITURE
CALL OH THK-
Albany Furniture Company
OPPOSITE STEWART BOX'S,
BED ROOMISETS, TABLES, CHAIRS, UPHOLSTERED
GOODS. WALL PAPERS, BABY CARRIAGES1
ETC. ETC..ET
HAWKINS JfcF'VCK.KL.L 1
At Cost At Dost
TO MAKE ROOM FOR MY LARC5 STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS
I WILL SELL MY ENTIRE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES.
AT COST, THIS WILL BE ACLOSING OUT
SALE, ANO THEYIMUST CO. COME EARLY AND GET
Real Bargains.
AT THE SAME TIME 00 NOT EORCET THAT I HAVE A COMPLETE!
STOCK OF
GOODS
Notions, Furnshing- Goods, etc,
WOULD ESPECIALLY CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
LINES:
Dress Goods, Trimmings, Silk,
Table Linen, Gloves, Hosie
ry, Fancy Goods, etc
ALL AT LOWEST CASH PRICE-
RESPECTFULLY,
W. F. READ,
The Leading t ash Dry Goods Store.
NEW DRUG STORE.
On or about October 15th T will occupy the west room of the Blumerg Block
with a HEW AKD COMPLETE STOCK of
Drugs and Druggists Sundries.
The people of Albany are cordially invited to keep their jt on the dats
and place and eall on the opening: day and Inspect my stock.
II. C. HUBBARD,
Prescription Druggist.
MATTHEWS k WASHBM,
Carry a first-class stoek of
Stoves, Tinware,Hardware,Etc,
Wbleh they are selling: at remsrkslby low prices.
JOB WORK
carefully and promptly dono at reasonable prices.
PURE DRUGS-
Paints, Oils, Stationary, Etc And Prompt attention
a. X"
DR. GUISS & SON