She Btmmt
WILL THBY ATTEMPT IT.
One of the most radical prceosltlent In
the war of congressional legislation that
has ever been te the country sine the
dark days f reconstruction, If the bill that
Sehatcr John Sherman proposes to intro
duce Into the next congress whereby the
election of congressmen it to be taken out
of the hands of the States and placed in
the hands of clerks, judges, boards and
canvassers appointed directly or Indirect
ly by the president.
This is the bill which has so frequently
been threatened, ind which promises ts
be the most important political issne com
ing before Congress in December,
The debate is likely to be a long, bitter
and partisan one, aud the democtats will
manage badly, indeed, if they are not able
to show the country that popular govern
ment is threatened by this measure.
There are a great many blacksliders In
the republican party already on this issue,
thousands of voters, particularly in New
England, who belive the proposed meas
ure is dangerous. A discussion of it will
toon show them the extent oi this con
spiracy against po pular government. Un
der this bill the president it to appoints
board of canvassers In each Stats and an
electoral board of three members In each
congresttmal district. A registrar for
each precinct or election district It to be
appointed by the electoral board, which
will alto designate the judges of electien.
Clerks of election will be chosen by the
judges. The electoral board of the con
gressional district will appoint a board of
canvasser for each county, city, or politi
cal division. Every step in the election
of a member of Congress from the regis
tration to the final ee'int is to be under
the supervision of officials created by and
responsible to the national administration.
Summarizing the political machinery pro
Tided for In the Sherman bill it It as follows:
I. A board of five State canvassers la
each State, to be appointed by the Presi
dent, "by and with the approval of the
Senate."
a. An electoral board of three members
in each congressional district, also to be
appoiated by the President, with the ap
proval of the Senate.
3. A registrar for eaeh precinct or elec
tion district, to be appointed by the elec
toral board of each congressional district.
4. Three judges of election for each pre
cinct er electoral district, to be appointed
by the electoral board of each congress
ional district.
5. Two c'.erkt of electien for each pre.
cinct or election district, to be appoint
by the judges of election therein.
6. A board of canvassers In each eounty,
city, or corresponding political division,
to be designated by the oleotoral board
f each congressional distrlet from among
the judges of electiont.
The Sheratan bill would create at one
swoop over 6oo,eoo new Federal fficialt
appcln'ed directly or Indirectly by the
president and under his control and man
agement 110 State canvassers, 990 mem
bers of district electoral boards, 100,000
registrars, 300,000 judges of election and
300,000 clerkt of election ora total of 601,
200 persons. In no limited monarchy of
Europe would the King he granted such
power at Sherman proposes to give the
president. It is the viritual ereatlon of a
dictatorship, nd the rebublicans them
selves would soon regret their action.
Thejlwcury, republican, says: "A trifle
more than a half dozen years ago Iowa rolled
up from 75 000 to 82,000 republican majority!
Iowa goes democratic this year. She bends
over Indiana to hug Virginia, and presses her
pouting lips against New York's smiling
countenance. Thank heaven, we can alwayt
depend upon staunch old Oregon"
The Scio Prist opens war on the democracy
as follows: "Some of the Democratic journals
are whooping it up for Governor Pennoyer,
loudly calling for his renomination. This
wouldn't pan, as the genuine Webfoot never
takes the same puke twice in auccessiol, Be
tides, brother Pennoyer would rather go te
th: United States Senate by a large majority."
The American Farmer it a sixteen page
menthly devoted to farming and agricultural
interests published at Fort Wayne Indiana.
The Wcrld a ten page weekly brim full of
general newt and the DEMOCRAT loaded down
with local and state news and all three caa
turn be had of us fur the small of $1.90. Thit
is the best offer ever made. Let every friend
of theDEMODR.vr call the atten'.ion of hit
neighbors to this remarkable offer.
Three newspapers lor little more than the
price of one the Dbmocrat, New York
World and the American Farmer all for
$2.90. The World is a ten page weekly full
I genera' newt. 1 lie Farmer it a sixteen
page monthly full to overflowing with nws
for farmers. Subscribe at once.
That war to the knife between Cleveland
and Hill, so commonly spoken of by republi
can papere had a mulish effect on the monopoly
party last week.
Dr. M. II. Ellis, phytieian and tnrgeea
filmy, Oregon. Calls mailt ia eity
country.
An exchange tayt that the Iowa River it re.
ported to be nearer dried up than it hat been
for thirty five yeari, The necessary conse
quence of prohibition,
It is estimated that 125,000 French Cana
dians have crossed over during the present
year to reside in the United States.
We need better roads. Salem Statesman.
Are you thinking of following the proeessi.a
led by New York, Ohio, Virginia and Iowa.
Mercury.
Of course, if better roads are expected.
In ih Lkad. Mr. Julius Grad woh
leads in his business and wishes It under
stood that he will carry the finest stock o
crockery ware in the Valley, receiving his
goods from headquarters, and keeping up
with the times in all the latest novelties.
He has received a fine lot of Wedgwood &
Co's Newyacht decorated ware, called
ruby ware," handsomest goods in the mark
et. Mr Gratlwohl makes crockery a spec
ialty and will meet the demands" of the
public in any line. Do not send away for
goods but give him a call,
Return of tlie Favorites.
At the
Albany Opera House.
Six nights only and Saturday
MATINEE,
Commencing
MONDAY, NOV , II,
of the
People's Favorites I
the
CHICAGO COMEDY COMPANY,
In an entirely new reportoire
Chance or Play every nlgbt.
Monday Engaged
Tuesday ,Lady Audlcy's Secret, and faroe
Wednesday Colleen Bawn
Thursday, The Diamond Mystery
Friday Long Strike
Saturday Everybody's Friend
Matinee Clip
i?ar Popular prices, 20, 34 and SO cents,
Gallery ,80c, children, toe, reserved seatt,
50c. NO HIGHER,
Reserved seats Doff on sale at Blaok-man's.
Better Than Ever.
I Instead or offering a prize that only
benifils the lucky one, cr sending out
confidential slips as baits, we propose to
openly offer tbe oilizens of Albany and
vicinity choice goods at bed rock prices,
and give FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT
for cash on eaoh dollars worth of goods
at retail price until tbe I2th of January.
Highest prices f aid for ohlckens, eggs
and butter. Thanking you for your pas
patronage and soliciting your trade fo
the future, we beg to remain at your ser
vice, J M Babdbb.
IIANO TO RENT.-I3 a month. Call
at O. L. Blackman'a Drug Store,
RICHARDS & PHILLIPS,
ALBAisry, obugoit.
Architectural Wood Turning.
Manufacturers of All Kinds of
Newels, Pedestals, Stair Post , Ba listers,
Corner Blocks, Koscttes.Buttons,
Finial,Mantles,Omce Fitting ,
Porch Columns, tfate Or
naments, Indian clubs,
Tab'.o, Stand aud
Chair Legs.
All orders left with us will receive
prompt and cirol'ul attentijn.
Fancy turning a specialty.
S. A. RIGGS,
of Salem,
has opened, a shop for
MARBLE AND GRANITE,
forelun and domertio, and all kinds of
Oimettry work,atlowar figures than hare
ever been otfired in tb Willamette Val
ley heretofore. Next doirt i Ok osat
Cancers Cured.
J . H, Douglass A Co., Albany, Oregon,
agent lor J. K. Dunoan, the C'reat Cancer
King, of Mortimer, K visas, will treat all
external canctrs na the principle of NO
CU RE No PAY. For further Informs
tion, tddresa
J. at. rmocLttn,
Coi. 2nd and Cleveland St ,
H's 4th A., Albany, Or.
For sale by Will A Stark, dealers m
fine witches, icwelry, e
H. S. ELLIS & GO,
Importers aad De.tera la riar4ltarsad
Tchaorc,
crroMte Revere Hou.e. San Francisco
and Portland papers always on hand.
Philosopher always
Thinks.
Try it; Think of
L E BLAIN
when during the wet, cool, autrmn
and winter weatberyou need
m Ovcrcoat.Uiib
ber Goods, an
Umbrella or
COTHING, FURNISHING C00D' AND
BOOTS AND SHOES
GENERALLY.
or want a stylish suit made by a
first-class tailor,
THEN CALL ON HIM.
UNRIVALLED ATTRACTIONS,
NOT ONLY IS
ALMNYATTR4CTIXG ATTENTION
Hut 08 v. ellthi t a n 1 . 1 1 : '
General
JReci ived ly
SB G. I01G,
PURE DRUGS,
Paints, Oils, Stationary, Etc .. hi Prompt attention
DR. GUISS & SON
FOR THE BEST FURNITURF
OALL ON THE
Albany Furniture Company
OPPOSITE STXWAKT A BOX'S,
BED ROOM9SETS, TABLE8 CHAIRS, UPHOLSTERED
GOODS. WALL PAPERS, BABY CARRIAGES1
ETC." ETC..ET
ATTKUVI So rAKS
AceiRtov, xtuiflS
J. J. DOR MS,
ALBANT, OREGON.
1ABSTEACTEH,
The Only Complete Set of Abstract
Books and Maps in Linn County.
sTOffice in the Court House,-
Business entrusted to my care (hall
have prompt aud oareful attention.
SAW LOGS FOR SALE.
Parties desiring to purchase saw lags
will do well to call on the undersigned
wi.i hat about 300,000 it of legs ea the
Calipeola at Brownsville.
IT. F. Mbrmll, Trustee,
Albany, Or.
U. BEARDSLEY
' Real Estate Agent,
Conveyancing of all inds dene In a re-
liable manner. All business will receive
prompt attention, nines on Breads! bi
treet aeir First, A lbany, wregon,
For the fall and winter tradf, ccr.uUtji g tf !ii:eat'l cl oion stock
the latest patterns of
BRIEiSS G-OaiOS
Ad unrivalled liue of
Cloaks and Jackets,
in alt styles and sizes, a well selected stock of Jleii'x, Children's and
Ladies'
BOOTS AND SHOES,
A large assortment of
CARPETS,
And a ehoioe selection of
GROCERIES.
First-class goods and reasonable prices alwuys'Hrsnred.
WE HAVE just received an Invoice
of Boots and Shoes adapted to this mar
ket. Ask to see our French kip, the bee .
boot in Oregon for tLe farmers use,
M D. Wells fe Co'j school shoes.
Ludlow's Ladles', Misses' and Chil
dren's Fine Shoes,
Our Fall stock of Dry Goods and No
tions, Ladles and Gent's Furnishings, I s
now complete.
Goods are arriving dally
All the latest styles and novelties.
Inyltlng your patronage we are
Kespectfully Yours,
BARROWS & SEARLS,
Blamberg's New Black,
Albany Nurseries.
We are permanently located cn tbe old
Cliee homestead i mils from Albany on
Coryallia road, and have on hand a large
iiock 01
Choice Fruit Trees
of our owa growing whiob we, will sail a
luwest 11 vi rates
T '"'sl ("nug w ten wil
Atntilfc thair int.aratafa he atttnini,i -
------ vanunuiug UMI
a to ok sod prices before purchasing.
II THAU m DftOWXKU.,
A 1 Wad j, Oregon.
MATTHEWS
WASHBURN
Carry a flrstelsst stock of
Stoves, Tinware,Hardware,Etc.,
"Which they are selling at remarkalby low prises
JOB WORK
carefully and promptly done at reasonable prices,'
Hopkins & saltmarsh
DEALEl.S IN-
BROWNSVILLE
0. P. C0SH0W & SONS,
Real lititi nd Insurant) Agents.
Real estate tcld and Celleetlons and
notarial katlaeaa attended to,
ST0VES.TIN WARE. SHEET IRON, COPPER WARE
ETC., ETC.
Agent for "On Time" Healing and cooking Stoves, .lob work, plniaMM.
etc, promptly al ten Cr4 to.
CHEAPEST AND BEST PLACE IN THE CITY