GRE4T EXCITEMENT I.N ASTOKIA.
' "Behold, how great a matter a little fire
klndleth."The citizens of Astoria are highly
excited. Not became some great crime has
been committed that aroused public indig
nation. There has been no great public
calamity to disturb the usual equanimity
of the people of the city c-y the sea, and
yet, fer the last week, they have been
een to collect in squads on the stre't
corners, in hotels .saloons, sflices, places of
business, and, in fact every where where
do congregate, and engoge in earnest, In
tense discussion. So rivited has public
attention In that city been fixed upon the
matter that newspapers there have sent
out reporters to interview leading citi
zens, one by one, in order te place before
the people the concensus of public opin
on on the su bject that now absorbs the
entire attention of the tax payers of Astor
ia and Clatsop county. And, pray, what
is the cause of all this hubbub. W hy,
the gentleman whom the taxpayers of
that county, acting in their sovereign
capacity, elected assessor, has actually
assessed the property in tint county in
accordance with the requirements of the
statute and the oath of office required of
him before he could enter upon the dis
charge of his duty. When he came to assess
a house and lot he would make inquiry as
to how much they could be sold for in
the usual course of business and he
would assess it at that price and so he did
with all other property, strictly obeying
the law and his oath, and this is what
disturbs so many people. See the result
of his obeying the law. Last year the
total assessed value of properly in that
county was $2,000,000 and now it Is $6,
000.000 nearly. And this noise is made
by a class of taxpayerswho, year by year,
' have been escaping taxation. Thissssess'
or should be elected by the people,
whether nominated by any political party
or not. Every assessor in the state
should follew his heroic, brave exemple
and we hope to see them do it next year.
Rumor in political circles says that
their is a probable change to be made in
the office of U. S. district Judge and that
Judge Deady's visit east is very signifi
cant of It. Judge Sawyer is nearly seven
ty years old and will soon be retired from
the Bench, Judge Deady Is looking to
that vacancy and hopes to fill It In which
event Mr. C. A. Dolph of Portland is to
succeed Judge Deady. This accounts for
the resignation of Mr. Dolph from the
attornyship of the rail-road corporation
of the O. R.4.N. a few weeks since.
It is whispered around that when the
republican "boys" return from the con
clave at Washington, they will know
which boys they are. And the democrats
who are anxious to surrender their places
will have the opportunity to do so.
For Sumlny liripr.
Sweet Potatoes, cranberU' 3,
tu-nips, oar'cts,
pavsn'ps, cabbage,
a fat chicken
with
crpnben y sr.uce,
Cal. figs, cbow chow,
German salt pickles,vin. pick'c.,,
pii:.-Uily, Pi.-k onions,
ppp'es, granes,
Unity tea, , cream soda crackers.
All of the above to be had fiesh to-morrow
at the Willameite Packing Co's.
IMKVAKD'S INFLUENCE,
Harvard College is the oldest, most amply
epdowed, and most influential seat of learning
in the United States, The germ seed of this
literary fonntain head was planted even before
our form of constitutional government was
dreamed of, Harvard hap had many bright
ininds,in its life of two hundred and fifty years,
to preside over its destinies. T hese have kept
it in line with the best and most intelligent con
census of public opinion, Among the most
prominent of these weie Edward Everettjared
Sparks, Rev James V alker, but no greater
scholar, no stronger logical reasoner, ever oc
cupied the chair in Harvard's halls than Presi
dent Elliot, the present incumbent, Formerly
an earnest republican, he has seen his party,
-since the war, drift into a party of extravagant
expenditures of public money, as a means of
retaining itself in power; he has seen it drift
into the hands of the powerful monied corpora
tions of the country, which, in return for favor
able legislation received, have united their
immense influences to keep it in power; he
has seen it become the willing instrument in
the hinds of the tariff and trust monopolies of
the country to promote and increase the power
which they wield over the masses ol the peo
ple; he has seen it demonetize silver at the
. dictation of the money lords of Wall street;
he has seen it g. asp the spoils ol office during
the last twelve years of its reign with the
avidity that characterizes the grasping of the
trophies of war hy the victor, and then go be
fore the people pledged, not only to carry out
ithlully and honestly, but to extend the prin
ciples of civil service reform, only to notorious
ly violate this pledge when it was restored to
filter' Is it any wonder, then, that president
Elliot is no longer a republican? Is it any mat
ter of surprise, then, that he should stand up
in Fanuel Hall anj declare his devotion to t'.ie
principles of the democratic party, and his
purpose to support the ticket of that party in
Massachusetts next month? No surprise at all,
It is the only course left him.
Kid Gloves I Kid Uloves ! !
I have just received a full line of kid
gloves branded Our Own. This is a eenu
ine kid glove. I buy direct from lmporte. s
In New York and consider thein the best
value of any gloye I ever sold for this
price. 5 button, 3 rows of st'tching, $1.50
per pair.
S. E. Young.
NEW ADVERTISED EX IS.
Notice. Having disposed of the'Vlbany
ditch, water works and other proper
ly l a.n proteeuing iu seme up ail mv
l.nalnpa. Jind liprphv alvp nnlir tn all ,'.
j o- -v - 1
tics knowingthemsetves Indebted to me to
can ut uic iii 11 viiicc uuu seme.
Jons A Crawford.
OEVERAL SMALL TRACTS of land
k 7 near town for sale on easy terms.
Inquire of H, Bryant.
OLD IRON.-Fifty tons' of old iroD
castings, in Anv nimnHI.tr. wanlml
immediately at the Albany Iron Works.
TAKE WARNING.-All narfea are
notified not to give or sell iry boy,
Allffilar. H nff a mln. onn
bevenises or oi'Tarel-es, nil will prose
uui.B isu ouaueits lor so ao-n
Hek.va .in Ho pp.
SAW LOGS FOR SALE,
Parties desiring to purchase saw loir
will do well to call on the undersigned
who has about 300,000 ft of logs on the
vuiijivum at. Diuwnsvme.
H. r. Merrill, Trustee,
Albany, Or.
H. S. ELLIS & 00,
Importer and Dealers In Flm Cigars and
Tobacco,
opposite Revere House. San Fran isco
and Portland papers always on hand.
A awil lalila TT O Ok 1 1 O 1.
ooly $37. De Ivereri at your nearest rail-
fial. I AT Jfkr Knalna at nrnnnrflnnntnln
'o.vjrioes. Warranted five years.
F. C. HOFFMAN
Albany, Oregon
HKLA QILBSHT.
FRANCIS GILBERT,
The whirligig of time turns things
topsyturvy. It has knocked the bloody
shirt into smithereens. Evidence: Testi
monials to the prowess of Hilly Mahone,
as a con federate brigadier, are being cir
culated in Vlrgii.ia to induce voters to
vote for Jilm for governor. Billy is the
republican candidate. In the estimation
of Quay Dudley and Harrison a man's
politics covers a multitude of sins.
There is a movement on foot to establish a
Daily and weekly Democratic paper in Tort
land, From all indications it will be done in
no distant day.
All Persons Indebted to the late
firm of Browncll & Stanard are requested
to call and settle at the store of C E
Urownell without delay or make some
satisfactory arrangements.
This Trade .Mai k on a stove
means it is the best that ex
perience and skill can con
trive. Sold onlv bv G. W.
Smith.
Notice. Parties Indebted to Mr. E. L.
Power, will confer a favor by calling on
Mr '.I F Merrill, with whom his accounts
have been left, and settling the same at
once.
MISSES GILBERT
Teachers of
Piano, Organ and Harmony.
Residence comer Jeffirson and 41 h Sts.
MIssHela Gilbert at Lebinon, Touri
days and Fridays.
DKSCr, NK1TNES8,
J. J. DO III? (S,
ALBANY, OREGON.
ABSTHAOTEB,
The Only Complete Set of Abstract
Books and Maps in Linn County.
"Offlco in the Court Ht)ii,1
Business entrusted to my care shall
have prompt and oreful attention.
U BEARDSLEY
ilaal Ejtaie A9nt,
Cimvoyancinffofail ind done in a re
liable manner. AM hi'sinew will rate've
prompt aiten: ion. C.llleeoti loacU. bin
inn mtr r'ifst, I'bio, tr.,ri,,
BROWiVSVILLK
O.P. COSHOiV & SONS.
Real Estate and Insurance Agent?.
Real late aeld and Collections and
Notarial business attended to,
A Philosopher always
Thinks.
Try it; Think of
L E BLAIN
whe.n during the wet, coo', autrmn
and winter weatheryou need
an Overcoat,Rub
ber Goods, an
Umbrella or
COTHINC, FURNISHING GOODtf AND
BOOTS AND SHOES
GENERALLY,
or want a Btylish suit .made by a
first-class tailor,
THEN CALL ON HIM.
UNRIVALLED AMOTIONS. -
NOT ONLY IS
ALBANY ATTRACTING ATTENTION
But as well the ioimonao stock cf
eneral Merchandise
Heoiiveil ly
SMEL G. TOM,
For the fall and winter trade, consisting of a large and choice Btook
of the latest patterns of
An unrivalled line of
Cloaks and Jackets,
in all styles and sizes, a well selected stock of Men's, Children's and
We Are At it.
And have s complete line of Ladies' and Gents' Rubber Goods, Rubber
Coats, RaglartB Circulars, Newmarkets, and Silfc and Gingham Umbrellas.
Prices to suit the trade. Rtibber Boots, Sandals and Men' Rubber Over
alls. We sell M. D. Wells & Co's celebrated custom made Boots and Shoes,
and carry the Latest Styles. These goods we purohaso direct from the man
ufacturers in Chicago.
Good Value and Square Dealing.
we inviie your patronage.
BARROWS & SEARLS.
Blumberg Block
NEW DRUG STORE, '
On or about Ootober 21st I will oeoupy the west mom of the Bluinere Blook
with a NEW AMD COMPLETE 8TOCK of
Drugs and Druggists Sundries.
The people of Albany are cordlallynvited to keep their ey on the date
a ingday and inspect my tock,
II. . UUIHIARD,
Prescription Drug-gist.
MATTHEWS k WASHBURN.
Carry a flret-olass stook of
Stoves, Tinware,Hardware,Etc
Which they are selling at remarkalby low prices,
JOB WORK
carefully and promptly done at reasonable prices,;
BOOTS AND SHOES,
A large assortment of
CARPETS,
And a ohoice selection of
GROCERIES.
First-cla. goods and reasonable price, always assured.
SOME BARGAINS.
118 aores all under cultivation 00 acres . , .
rUouw; l00,Me'1 wltnialK miles .JL1.0'!,?? Ysquina Bay. Good water
rinir" Prioe P" . O tuer ffZH'fV P' lotl A Rood investment.
ln sameeoinmunliy held at $100 per "t1?'8.? wor'h double the price
.Thls 18 a rre b'-en and wil 1 Vbe i.Jl6,' for .them- "d w"' U for 1000 i a
taken soon, "" less than two years time.
1 1f! ftnron all .Hn ...111 11
7J-hJ? 0 mile8f ci'y- Very "!h. Price ,G?d bo!l ln thriving town for stlo
Ido per acre, other land In same commn- at a brg'n- Inquire at this olHee early.
" " uu jnjr nuro.
2 lots, good house on each, rentlne for
?20 per month. For sale at $ 2200 orSHOO
each. This property is centrallv located,
and la a fine bargain. "
Wfl hnvA nna Ihnli.snfl n.A 1. .1 .
and one jurt such bargains as the above.
Anyone desiring to invest in Albany or
Linn oounty real estate should by al
means call on
WALLACE & CnSiCK,
Blumoerg Block, - : . Albacv.Or
1, J -
PURE DRUGS, :
Painls, Oils, Stationary, Etc Hud Prompt attention
DR. GUISS.&SON
FOR THE BEST FURNITURE
CALL ON THE-
Albany Furniture Company
OPP03ITJJ 8TEWART A SOX'S,
BED ROOMJSETS, TABLES, CHAIRS, UPHOLSTERED
ST IBI SSI BBk A
"ww"- PAPERS, BABY CARRIAGES1
ETC. ETC..ET
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