I'OKTAli MATTERS, the On the subject of postal matter president in bis manage says: The report ol the postmaster-general contains a detailed statement of the opera tions of the postollice department during the last fiscal j-ear and much interesting information touching this important branch of the public service. The business of the mails indicates with absolute certainity the condition of the business of the country, and a depression in financial affairs inevi tably and quickly reduces the postal reve nues. Therefore, a larger discrepancy than usual between the postollice receipts and and expenditures is the expected and un avoidable result of the distressing strut gency which has preva'led throughout the country during much of the time covered by the postmaster-general s report, At a date when botter.tlmes were antici pated, it was estimated by hia predecessor that the deficiency on the 39th day of Jiinr, 1893. would be a little over 81,500,000. It amounted, however, to moro than $5,000, 000; at the same time and under the in fluence of like anticipations, estimates were made for the current fiscal year ending fvno 30, 1894, which exhibited a surplus of revenue over expenditures of $7'2,2-1j 71 Jut now, in view of the actual receipts and expenditures during that part of tho current fiscal year already expired, tho report of the postmaster -general estimates that at id close, instead of a surplus, thero n ill be a deficiency of nearly 8S,O00,COO. The postollice receipts for tho last fiscal year amounted to 875,896,833:!. 15, and its expenditures to S,074,104.!K. Ibis post oltice'iteficiency would disappear or bo immensely decreased, if less matter was carried free through the m.ils,an5i!em of which is upward of 300 of seeds and grain from tho agricultural department. The total number of postoflices in the United States on the 30th day of June, 1893, was 68,403, an increase of i'284 over the pre ceding year. Of these, 3300 ero presi dential, an increase in that class of 204 over tho Dreccedlnir year. Forty two free delivery offices were added during tho year to those already existing, making a total of G10 cities and towns provided with free deliveries on June 30, 1893. Ninety three other cities and towns are now entitled to this service under the law, but it has not been accorded them on account of insuffi cient fundi to meet the expense of estab lishment. I am decidedly of the opinion that the provisions of the present law permit as general an introduction of this feature of mail service as is necessary or justifiable, and that it ought not to be extended to smaller communities than now designated. The expense of free delivery for the fiscal year ending June 30, IS93, wil! bo more than $1 1 ,000,000, and under legislation now existing there must be a constant increase in this item of cxpemli. turc. Ttere wero Clol additions to the domes tic money order officers during the lust fiscal year, being the largest increase in nny year since the inauguration of tho system. The total number of these olllcca at the close of the year was iS,434. There were l2.3o9,735 money orders issued from these offices, being an increase over the proceed ing year ol l,24o.29o, and the value of these orders amounted to S127,!70,433.65, un increase of. $7,5o2,C32,5S. There ere ulso issued during the year postal no'es amounting to $12,9o9,oiG..3. During the vear 195 international money order offices were added to those already provided, making a total of 2197 in operation on :i. 1892. The number of international money oiders issued during tho year wu l,o-V,299. an Increase oyer the preceding year of 72,525, and their value was $10, :Ul,SI7.80, an incrertc of l,222,5o0.31. The number of orders paid was 3oo,9!7, an increase over the proceeding year of l:',5o.'i, und their value was $5,283,372 7o, an in crease of $94 091.83. K'om the foregoing fclaleraent it npnears that tho total issuu of money orders and postal notes for they are nmnunted to Ti56,821,:VH.2t. The number of letters nnd packages mailed during the year for special delivery was 3,385,6o3, an increase over the pro ceeding year of neatly 32 per cent. '1 in special delivery stamps used upon these letters and packages amounted to 8337, C59.3o. and the messenger f' paid for their delivery amounted to (250,592.71. leaving a profit to the government of $., 976.59. lt.U.WAV MAIL SKHVIl K. IV railway mail service not only adds to H it. 1IVKK. W. 11. 11INP1M4l.lt. P. II.JAMI1S ALBANY F0I1THRE CO, INCOPOR faltimorc Murk. Albany, Ore. FURNITURE ,M!i'''te lire f the promptness of mail delivery tit all ofKcei, but it is the 6 pedal instrumentality which puts smaller and way places in the service on an equality in that regard with the larger and terminal offices. This branch of the postal service has therefore received more attention from the postmas ter general, and, though it is gratifying to know that it is in a condition of high eitl ciency and great usefulness, lain led to agree with the postmaster general that there is room for its further improvement, There are now connected with the post- office establishment 28,324 employes who are In the clasa'Med sctvlce. The head of this great department gives conclusive ev idence of the value of civil service reform when, after an experience that renders his judgment on vhe 'subject absolutely reliable he expresses the opinion that without the benefit of this system It would be Impossible to conduct the vast business intiustcd to hiin. J desire to commend as especially worthy of prompt attention the suggestions of the postmaster-general In relation to a more sensible and business-like organization and H better distribution of responsibility in tliig derailment. a'e;v one. 'Mr E II Flaps of the Mi.iion county Democrat published nt S'cm has commenc ed the publication of a new mcrnlng daily the Vuncwa. The Democrat, as lis nam indicate!, is democratic, and. (as has been done by the Weekly,) will put forth I s best endeavors to promote the principle cf the party in that politically ber.l'..ted region- Salem. H is able, sprightly and en erg stic and should receive the unsparing support of the democrats of Salem and Mar- ion count v. Success to It. noma coNsirain Pay Perry Conn, Terms cash at F L Kenton grocery store ' Please pay Terry Conn what you owe him. If you want a tins smoke call for Joseph s white labor cigars. The bo.tWut coffee in the city at Comad Mover a. The best watch In the world for the money at French's jewelry store. Fine South era Oregon peaches as F L Kentoo. Now is the lime to cad them. Motor makes five trip daily to Vieieck's addition. Lotr thw e 03 installmeuta off I per week, Genuine parti for all serlng machines, also the best oils, needles, etc,, for all sewing machines, bicycles, et;., at E U Will' music store. Sewing machines and orgtn repaired reasonable, and all work warran ed. Needles prepaid by mall 40c a dozen. Buy an Improved Roaster and Baker before cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey Ail siz-f. Mr fcafe by Mrs Talt, cor 3rd and Broaalbiii Sis. Thousands of lives ate saved annually bv the use of Aver's Pectoral. In the treatment of croup and whooping cough, the Pectoral uas a most marveicus etiect. it allays in flammation, frees the obstructed air nasce and contro'g the desire to cough. 1 .1 t :i..'.."s . ,rtu ' '.1 j"'ti tt-1):? iiud- c t.l:tutlo.-i,l -.-. ;. . ..t-;.il trt-atn-f i! . ,1 v d.v t'.ie.'n.-.ltv. at!. .I i at r- r 1 f ,,- r.i (l-iiro-.': too fotin.atio-i a-'-I s'vj-.c r, nti?it Mrci'kth , i-o i.vnt:i':iioi. nnd aFsiating iif ! v,-i.rfc. The proprietor" bavo o niMh i.rtn i its ctinitrrc jititvor, that they ."fiT One nuntr-1 pilars for unv caio that ft tu cure. tn-.l ?t lt.t of testimonial. A '.drew, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Tolede.O. tJiil.:-. , Hood'sCures Sciatic Rheumatism Quick Relief and Perfect Cure 'Yhoa.4iJC. VpXh, 1:5 c. I'.'our, f4.0t. i-ulter. 'iOa. Kg g!, SOo. I.Hr,), 12 to 15s. Pork-liaiiin 12 to J 5'; shoulders. A tJ lOo; Sin". II to 1JC ilay. hale.), 97 o atoea, 4Pi. Apple , 4r Hops, 16. XJried fult plums, 9o, app'8-t, Pe. Chickens, f i 00 par dozen. Boef, on fcot, Uokv drevtej. ti. Dress Goods, Gapes and Jackets, -at : j?rcatl i-educed : prices,- READ, PEACOCK 4' CO, ALBANY AND LEBANON. Make your selections early while they Lavo a larire assortment, DRUGS Stationery, Toilet Artijles, HU5 Instrumeii'3, Etc. Hodas i The Conici UniB Sloie," Alban' X "K Till pell all cro'ker v ware and holiday jrootls a( ff COST- Hero are some prices: Lamps," wortli w 50c for 25 cents; lamps, worth S2 00 lor, $1.00 cups and saucers 15 to 10 cents a set; pla'es, 40 cents pci set. JiiVoryUnug else 111 proportion. Call on me and you will not be deceived. J. Gradwohl, Ci I? Patrick M I was so l;id".y nfClctcd 1th scialla rhearaa tlim that 1 could scan ty move. I used a great many remculcs r. hkh J n.e no vh A IrlcnJ presented mo a bottle ot ItooO's FArs3parlIL which I becrm to tlio relief was quick and two bottles cured me completely. I author. Ize tho use of my namo and portrait In rscom mcndlng Hood's S.rsairilla, lor I think U a rery taluable meJidne. I recommend It to all who may be afT.Ictcd ivifa rheumatism or old Hood's Cures fover sarci, as I kr.ow of a ljtly In OAitlanJ wbo has tot n cured of ulerrs l-y Hit wonderful med. Iclne." C. B. TATnu:;, Ko. ;X5 California St, Ptockton. California. !et HOOD 4?. CHILDREN who aro puny, pale, wenk, or ulous, oti!iht to take Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. That builds tip both flesh and strength. For this, and for purifying tho blood, there's nothing in all medi cine that can equal the " Discovery." In recovering from " Grippe." or in convalescence from pneumonia, fevers, or other wasting diseases, it speedily and surely invigorates and builds up the whole system. As an appetizing, restorative tonic, it sets at work all tho processes of diges tion ana nutrition, rouses every or- an into ualurnl action, ana brings ack health and strength, For all diseases ciutscd by i torpid liver or impure blood, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Scrofulous, Slin and Scalp diseases even Consumption l. or Jung-scroiu la) in its earlier stages the " Discovery " is tho only guaranteed remedy. If it doesn't benelit or cure, h every case, you have your niony back. Hood's PillB .I' ' JUy, jet promptly tod Ulciently, ou Uic Uvr ao-J bowel. Soo. IjOR HEXT. Room Mitablo for lreimaklnff or 1": ali L houe keeping. Inquire of L Vieiick. TXTABNIXH -T. the .d6rl(!iiil, T warn everyforv'y to r.t give a'v (1 it on my paniAwhotvr it is, furl n t he rinpnoU)!e. r i.ouMOJcr. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. N'OTICF. IS HKKKIiY filVEV TM.T TKK fN tltTijfiHil hro Ih't'Ti npixiiTitcd iliniiidtntr of tin.- .wlnie "f L tii-rliinl. Itt'e f l.iiiiMiiinry, Or., ik'it'uiHil. 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PLOWS AND HARROWS Bar fain a for f.trtr.tr in y.ntu .tA: i Hlkitll? nl0W (iicr nirrnn. I... I ' " I ..iiuno,in IUWH etc. Prices in proportion to 50 cent wheat. It will pay you to call and we u. TATED County and city war STEWART OX nt bought and so'dbyll FMtr NEW : FURNITURE, BOTTOM PRICES. TIios. Brink. - TV N- n.i .,:r ...t .1 i..,,. ,:..,,Vr, n .. V , iwillum $to.oo. We carry a large stock turv. si .t t,t f v it i-,r r.,i.-.i-.,rt ,1... .? 01 53 and steresccnlc Tiews ol fv stnt MM faw: 1- T .,1 Sc., ,,,, fti, r,, .i " , W ANTE At the Hoie formerly own- Allen G1O8., BUTTER, EGGS, LiARD, BACJON, and CHOICE APPLE (or which I will pay iht Vest Ci poislblf, 1 B F RAMP Firemens Election TV T OTICF IS I1ERKIW r.IVPv-.. 1 on Mondpy.the iih day of "j5ce! uer, 1093. "I ",e lli'u "i I'-e A.lany nine Co. No i.the nnniMl election of Albany File lt('Pil:.rtet.t, of the d(v All.nn.. 1 In.. r-minlv .. .:. held for the purptiEe of cleilni; a Ch of the said Albany Fire De.artnieii The following pe.ons huve beL-n j nniiiliil hvtlie Ito.ird nf nfl-u. .t . I ' , vu.it y 2 Albany rire Ucpardncnt ns judge caiu election towit; GillL'tt, Frr o clock p m ann continue without c'.os Albany, Or. Nov 29th. 189 CiKO A LAXDRETH. , r 11 1 tt e, n Pne pro Ten ) '"1 i ro 1 en.. Assignee's Notice. Notice is herehj civentOklUlirm i. coaccrn, that on the 4th day cf Novcmbfj lava. Antnonv rrcrst: irtt v r ntLr A,- uiaiic p" a?Biauiiiuuv in me ui tin meir prow rvinrinii rtonffic s.i 1 1 t ho -Jit- ccmumo co wiiii 1110 eeDerai aiticcnir awinf Iria atita of fUnren . 1 sanssva. -ssn -a .uva uis,K"U, f ih- -uu uuugi nereDV notinea ana rcauirea to Dmenttv name to me under oith at the nffice cf W miyeuin the Lttv ot Albany. Urfcon Tittl in three mouths from the date benoi. Ditt-d this 17th day of Aovetnbcr, 1593. Franklin i'kopst, Aiid. Notice to Siockholden Notion is hereby plven that the Htimil stockhoIiJors ineeJiiiK of the Farmeri t MorchautM InstirancN Company of Albad Orevun. will be held at the roniMni 'J oflite In tho cittf of Albany. Orpgon, ecl Wednesday. January 3rd. 1SU4, stthc Jjsur or 2 o'clcck p m of said dav fortb purpOHe of electing 9 (nirei directosr oaid coaipany to orve one year and t transact h'j-:b other biifinfus as ow retulsrly toir.e nefoiosaid meeting. Dated December Ifnd; lh93. J O WKITSMAK; y F Heart; Secreurj rroMueui, WR wANT. YOU TO WORK FOR C thus makius2 -OOtf35.00 FKU WKIiK. rallies prefemd whom furnirih a horse sua travel throne h the com- tr;a team, though, is not ceceniry. A fnw racaccics in tcwossnd cities. Spvi hours may 1 e ns:d lo good adntige. B F Johnro. &Co. 11th and Maiu Stt. liichmonJ, Ta. 5 DOLLARS w PER DAY 20 Easily Made. We want msny men, women, boys, and fjlL'W work for us a few liours daily, rinht lnindM theironrn homes. The business is euy.pltssnL strictly lionornlile, anil pays belter tbsn suyou" offereJ stents. You have a elesr aria lal w somietltloli. Experience an spel"' "' necessary. Ko caiiltal reqiiired. We HIP I" with ererylhlnx that you need, treat r" 'J and help yon to earn ten times ordinary "J Women do as well as men, and boy ""J" mnkegoo,! par. Anvono, anywhere, CSS J work. All succeed who follow onr plain ssa M ,lo dlrestlons. r.arnest work will mrelf M you a great deal ol moner. Eierythlni U and In great demand. Write for our rami" circular, and receive full Information. Ko aj dona If yott conclude not to go oa wits w business. Ceorce Stinson&Co.. Box 488. PORTLAND, MAINE. . . fine FARMERS LISrEN.-we tot of Iresh grass sctd. of almost " kind, Including chtat, and we want kh It. Come and see us. STEWARTS?" Wall Paper, J mgs, Painta. Oil Olnw, Etc .J. A. Crmniin? ALBA'iV, -:- CfEC0