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I'KUYEllTlxU FACTO.
President Harrison In very careless In
tngklng statements in his public speeches
at he "swings around the circle," or lie Is
Ignorant oi the history o! legislation in
congress. A few days ago we called at.
tcntlon to his statement that "we have put
coffee, tea and hides on the free list,"
when in truth, and in fact, (these articles
have been on the free list for many years.
Down In Tennessee and at other points in
the south he said :
"We have a common heritage. The
confederate soldier has full, honorable,
andjungrudged participation in all the ben.
elits of a great and just government."
This was said, as every one can see, for
the purpose of courting favor with the
confederates to make himself "6olld with
them in his next campaign for the presi
dency . But he should not resort to de
ception or make anexhibitlon of ignorance
about the matter. It Is all light, we sup
pose for the president to repair his politi
cal fences while swinging over the country
but this repairing should not be done by
sacrificing the facts of history. The truth
is, that every confederate soldier Is abso
lutely debarred from holding any position
In the army of the United States, section
mS of the Revised StatuttE, enacted on the
aSth of July, 1S66, reading as follows:
"No person who has served in any ca
pacity in the military, naval, or civil ser
vice of the so-called coi.federate states, or
of either of the states in insurrection dur
ing the late rebellion, shall be appointed to
-Anv position In the army of the United
jjtotes."
The really significant feature of this
matter Is, not the fact that Mr Harrison
was guilty of a serious blunder cf ignor
ance or forgetfulncss, but rather the fact
that it was Mr Harrison's vol; In the senate
five years ago this very month which
turned the scales and kept on the statute
book the most odious and galling ol all the
discriminations which could possibly be
placed upon the confederate soldier. On
the 7th of April, iSS6, the senate was con
sidering a bill to Increase the efficiency of
the army, when Mr Gibson of Louisiana
proposed an additional section repealing
the section of the Revised Statutes just
quoted, so that men who had served the
confederacy might be eligible as ap
pointees to the new places in the army
created by the bill. W hen the vote was
taker.,it resuited In 24 yeas for the amend
ment repealing the statute and 25 nays.
Among those recorded as absent was
Mr Harrison, but he had taken the pre
caution to make sure that his absense
should net prevent his position on the
question from appearing. The Cotignss
inal Rcco'd contains this statement I
Mr Berry (when '.he name of Mr Jones
Ol Arkansas was called) My colleague
Mr Jones of Arkansas Is paired with the
Senator from Indiana Mr Harrison. If
my colleague were here, he wonld vote
'Yea.' "
Senator Dolph, "our Joe", made a speech
on "protection" at a bunquet given by the
Protective Tariff League at New York, Wed
nesday evening, in which he said:
The people of the Pacific coast understand
that while New England manufacturers the
wool grown upon the Pacific coast, her manu
factures create a market for the Pacific coatt
product, and not that alone, but for our food
products also.
The Senator has a design i.i this st&lemtnt
to make farmers believe they, too, receive a
a benefit from protection," but they are no
longer to be hoodwinked by such clap trap.
The food product of the Oregon farmer is
wheat, the market for which is in Europe and
not in New England. Mr Dolph can not be
lieve his own statement. He knows better.
It is not to his credit to make such a state
ment, but he must have some kind of piop to
stay the crumbling structure cf protectionism
and the above seems to he the best he could
obtain.
The olfactometer recently exhibited to the
Academy of S:i?nces in Paris is a little ap
paratus for testing the smelling powers of in
dividuals. It determines the weight of
oJorous vapor in a cubi: centimeter of air
which is perceptable by the olfactory sense of
h person.
In relation to his scheme for a tubular
railway across the Strait of Do.'cr, Sir E
G Reed points out that, unlike the tunnel,
the tube can be destroyed, if required, with
torpedoes or mines by the fleet, and hence
could ncyer be used by an enemy to main
tain the communications of an army of invasion.
Six western utates show an increase in
the winter-wheat acreage of 1,450,000
acres; Michigan, 5S,ooo Increase; Illinois,
12S,ooo increase, Indiana, 240,000 In
crease; Missouri, 320,000 Increase; Kan
sas, 527,000 increase, and Ohio, 177,000
increase.
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One of the m t remarkable features of the
presidents speeches which he is miking as he
"swings around the circle" is the entire ab
sence of any reference to the Force bill.
Every endorsement of rtciprocitv is anen
lorrement of free trade. Hear in minu that
lllaine is one nf the most distinguished free
traders ol the country. British gold in the
hands ol the Cob.len Club is doing its mighty,
telling work.
CKKIHTAHI.i:,
The Ortgoniau calls attention to the fat t
that In the states of Connecticut, Rhcde
Island, and New Hampshire the constitu
lions require candidates to receive popular
majorities, that Is a candidate for an olli.-e
must receive rrtore votes than the aggro-
gregate vote of all other candidates tnr
the same oihee. Lnder this system the
minority has been ruling for years in both
Connecticut and Rhode Island. It Is
creditable In the Ortgauhii to denounce
this system as "utterly Incompatible with
the theory of popular government." Year
alter year the democrats of these states go
to the polls and cast more votes for their
candidates for governor and other 6tate
officers than do the republicans for their
candidates. Hut there are usually pro
hlblilon and labor candidates who receive
a few hundred votes and as the democrats
are unable to cast more votes for fthclr
candidates than for all others combined,
the election Is thrown Into the legislature.
Legislative districts are so gerrymandered
that an ordinary "land slide would not Jen.
able democrat to elect a majority of that
body. Hence republican candldates.dtfeated
byjthe people,are elected by the legislature,
L.E.BLAIN'3 COLUMN.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE-
To Geo V Patterson. A Uackleman.W V
Crowder. Frank l'Vrrall, F Who & Co.,
Harlan HuUiurt, rreu C.ummer.C VV Seam,
Jamei Urienfheldt, C H Hoai, Mra t
Blount. Oregon & California Kailrcad Com
pany, I F hadley oud J O Bunnell ewuern
of the real property oiljicent to and abut
ting upon Sixth streets, between tho eaat
ine ot Montgomery eirots ana tne cast line
o f JetTcreor. htrett," iu t'1 city cf Albany.
Von tnd each of you are hcHiy natiflcU
that trie city oi A:uy, iu lie stale of Oro
fron, propoe to improve all that pirt of
Sixth street, in said city, lying between th
east line of Montgomery and tho rant linoo!
Jcirjr3on streets, in said city of Albvi, at
tne expense and cost of it.o "wuetsaud
holdeLs of thereat property adjacent to and
abutting cpmsaid portion ofaiid Sixth
street. And yon and eacli of you are here- !
by further notified that said city pmpofe to
make such improvement in the follovin?
nanner: To grade said portion of said Sixth
street in accordance with the ordinances of
said city establishing the grade cf said Sixtr
street, and to put a coat of gravel on sai l 1
portion of said Sixth street, s'.x inches thfrk
at the center cf said street and tape. ini to
three iuches thick at the gutter on either
side of said street. And you are further
notified that the Council nf said city will.on
the 12th day of Ma), 'l$yi, at the hoar ol
7:30 o'clock p m of said day, at thei- ch -inner,
in the said city of Albany, hear and
determine all objections ard remonstrances
to said proposed improvement.
Done by order of the Common Council of
the city of Albiay, Oregon ifiwl a April 2Sth,
N IU.VTOX.
Recorder of the city of Albany.
Alhiny, Or., May 1st, 1891.
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I7'ANTED.-Plaoe to do general house
f rorK. in a lamtlvoi iwo or lour
Leave word at the Democrat office.
i GENTS WANTED. Address Ntuart
i V x inompiou.sialioners, port land, Or
TUSSOLUTION NOTICE. Th nart
XJ nernhip heretofore existing between
A Mtraney and O Nairlev. in the liverv
business in Albany, Oregon, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. A Slranry
will continue, the httsinessattheolil stand
and assume all debts owing by the firm
and collect all acuountb aue tlie firm
April 1.18)1. A.STKANKY.
41. JSAGLEY.
Vh are now ready for
Springer ado Mi ho largest
and best selected stock of
Clothing that will be shown
in tho county this season.
All varieties of styles
and patterns to please the
most fastidious.
We have many fine makes
including
iss!sssti
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR. Notice
Is hereby given that lids will be
received for a new school hou'e for Dist
No 24, of Ur.u count, Oregon, up to
the evening of May 4th. Bids will bi
opened on May 5th at 2 p mi. Plans and
peclflcitlons may be found at the drug
store of O L Klsckmin. Tin right to
rejfict any or ail bids is resorvecl. Sea led
bids may be mailed to G L Keece, e'erk
of Pist No 21, Albany, Oregon.
T.-VUl SALE CHEAP. -Pointer puppv,
o imntbs old; is tho making of a
grand flelddr If any spur: in Albany
wants a good dog now is your chanee.
Write to 4. 8. Cameron, Corvaliis,
Oiegcn, lor further information.
The recent cenui of the German Kmphe
gives a population 0(49,420,842, which is an
increase of 2,065.188 since 1SS5.
Men of science declare that the orange was
originally a berry, an.', that in evolution has
Rong on more than a thousaud years.
TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.
By orclor of the County Court I sm dl
rpctid to fit co the collection of all taxes
standing unpaid rn the assessment rolls
of ibis county. If such taxes are not
paid iinmiM.iatoty I shall proceed to lovv
I'pnn nnd sell he property of delinquent's
1 1 make collection. I mean business.
M. SCOTT.
Shsriff cf Linn county.
STOCKHOLDER'S MEETING.
-VTOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
fit-in will bean annual mo;'t ing o
ihe strx-kl.ol.inrs of the Albany Woolen
Mills Company, hold at their ofllco In
Albany. Oregon, on Tuoid ij th" 12th
Cny of y.nv, IsiUl. at tho hour of 1 o'clock
p m of said day. for the mirnose n n leot
ing four directors to serve for ont yeesr
nnd the t'ansantlon of such other biii unss
as mr.y legally como before such men.
J. P. GALItKAITII,
Secretary
Then we havo the full
lire of mens', youths' and
boys' clothing in tho Albany
Woolc Mills goods, that'.' we,
specially recommend to the
public for trial,
The largest stock of Mens'
Shoes in the city, including
many celebrated makes,
Hats, from Stetson's best
down to a two bit straw.
Cannot enumerate Furn
ishing Goods every de
partment full.
Have used cash this year
during tight times ,cast
and can offer genuine bar
gains in all my departments.
The merchant tailoring
department, under charge of
Mr. E. A. Sehifller, is well
stocked with suitings of latest
patterns. First-class work
guaranteed. It will pay pat
rons of tailor shops to see
goods and get prices.
L. E. BLAIN.'
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
V"OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
.iA the annual meeting nf tho stock
hold r.ofths Albany Farmer Co, will
be held at the olhce of said company In
Albany, Oregon, on May tilth, )!!, at 1
o'clock, p m. ol said day. for the purpose
of electing seven (7) n I rector, to serve
the ensuing year and tho transaction of
suh other business as mav properly
come het'nr said montlng. Done by or
der of the board of directors.
M II. Wir.PS,
At:est: P. B. MAnsiMi.1., President,
Seretary.
FARM FOR SALE.
A farm of JJacresof land 2'i mi'es
.est of Millers Sution on O. A C. K R
All fenced, 13') asros in cultivation. 30'
ac.es slashed, good house and barn Mid
shed lor slock, woll wat -red, good, young
orchard bearing all kinds Irult. Good
grain firm. Plenty timber.
C'lIARLl'.S WETZEL.
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PARK -- ADDITlO
ym TO THE
zg-TOWN OF LEBANONt:
This Beautifu! Addition Now,tor
Prices to Suit the Times, and Terms to Suit the People.
We would much prefer that al' who wish to purchase lots in this, ad.iw;,-,, ... ,.
ami personally inspect the grounds and learn tor themselves the many and varied
tages tins aouuion pieseiits to uiu pinMiv. iy u, ijl-i miuui inspection you will tf-'
tho followin facts: l!
This canal will give steady rk to hundred, m
iisli inill-Hitos lor many inaniifm turics and tl,'. . 1
mis mm oincr auvuiiliig. s will lie a citv olaii-T
1ti'."-oV,;'''1r'y ,l'ml,l!;',l.it population intlieUrtt
A l.) ),0H) paper mill is now cuinnletud .nil J
Lebanon lias n population of 15tK.
One hundred uud twenty-live new mibstttiitiul houses
were built here during the yenr.
Tho Lebanon nnd Sniitiiim ('anal Company lias been
ineorpornted, and work will begin thereon us soon as
tho ncccDKiiry preliminaries can bo urranged.
begun tlieriu this July 1st.
-3STOW FOR THE-
It lies along the route of tho Lebanon and ?antiam Canal.
It is platted with wido level avenues; planted with most bcuutifu vountr shul.
each lot fully largo enough for a comfortable residence, ami each has! a natural dn
We sell no lots that are unsuitable lor innMing purposes, ami give a clear title toei
This addition joins the beautiful Isabella l'ark from which it derives its namt.
which will afford to residents in tho addition beautiful recreation grounds.
All nts are (d leet lront and trom l.Yl to 1.) leet deep.
Iirr THIS FACT 1113 ItKM12MII12UKI)(
SS?" The price of all these lots will bo advanced 25 per cent, after May lafr
This property will be shown to parties iletiiiliig to purelinne by
J. E. & H. Y. Eirkpatiick
Or by Petersen & Garland, Lebanon, Or.
HOW DO YOU DO?
Tlieic is 110 doubt ILat
k Sliiit's
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Stock of SILVEKWARK. conslstliiK of
spoons, knives, forks, fruit dishes, etc.
gold and silver watches. Jewel y,
etc, is the largest and best lu
the city, and by far the
host ever brought
to Alii any.
PRICES the Most Reasonable.
Call and See the GOODS.
You'd Better
Call on the Albany Furniture Co., I'alHciora
block, (or
FURNITURE
ot kinds.
t3fTlio atock is large 'and complete. They alsoTl
ttT Kaveflno WuvmhI ;baby cairiaKtH, t-af- t,ll
ttf pcta, .wall i'Rrcr, ant n.any 1
sterna vett'ci, all for sate at bedrock prices. TrJt
TWO MKN AND ONE Y.OY
FOUND DEAD!!
Ho has received a largo and choice stock of sprit;
Goods, new sty'es and shades. Wash fabrics, con.i
ginghams, seersuckers, sateens and chanibre. Aco:
liif.f minla floiinpiri!TS. llOSierV. i
gloves, ladies and children's shoes. Clothing for tin
trade. A largo and complete assortment for e
youth's. l?oots, shoes, hats, caps and furr.ishinggoi-I
if you want the best bargains you will have to call o:
-:F. L. KENTON, :-
Dealer in
GROCERIES
Near the Post Office,
Albany, Ot
Tl LADIES BAZAA
-Is the Leading-
While trying to Crowd theii
WAV INTO
DEYOE & FROMAN BROS
Store, where they always have on hand
the larpest Stock ttouth of Portland, of
the latest Improved Rifles and Shot
Guns; an Immense Mock of Fishing
Tackle of every description ; Tents,
Hammock, Camp Choirs and thousands
of other things too numerous to mention
Xleimii Sliop
in connection with the Store, and one of
.he best workmen in the State to do any
tnd ail kinds of work.
Come one, Come at. No rouble to
(how gocda. "Small profit and quick
ftis-V is oui motto.
and Fancy Goods Store of j
They carry nil the l.ntcst Style niul Novelties In the "''"""Jh
a complete stork ot L.nuieH nnu Children s furnihuins it"" 'j j,econvi
garments. Goods the best, and prices the lowest
FIRST STJIEET,
FBOMANBW
1 OR KENT. I In If illrm .1 !
lenc, ih bn licit p f . iiI.d
vomer ot llutiltl hln 1 1 A 'j 1 x i ini
Custom - C
We hnvo rn lianil at all I linen hay,
onta, and chop, ar.d wi'l aell In quan
Illy to suit. AlfcO wieat bought
and sold.
"Farmara, bring na your witpat, oata
an J hay. Highest cash pries paid.
Morris & Blount,
rvirnur First and UaLnr ntri.it j
ALLEN BROTHERS,
Wholesale s retail G
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CIGARS, TOBACCO, AND CHOICE Jrflf
KINDS, INiLARQE::OR SMALL "V1 I
IN THEIR SEA5Ui
Flinn Block. -:- ALBANY,
, w
We are the People
Who carry tho most complete line o
ware, Stoves, Ranges, etc., in t"0
MATTHEWS &
WASHf