AT L lETi Over Three Hundred Attended Splendid Banquet Last Night at Church. ATTACHMENT SERVED ON . R. ROGQWAY & SONS The Second Street Furniture Store' is in Charge of Constable Catlin. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR LASTYEAR INTERESTING Sum of $14,801.83 Donated to Benevolence, Current Ex penses and Building Fund. Continued from Tuesday, April 8, Two hundred and twenty-five peo ple partook of the splendid banquet last night, at" the First Presbyterian church. The o'ccassion was the an nual meeting of members of the con gregation, during which the summary eport of the proceedings of the church during the past year were made. There were over three hundred present in all, including those serv ing the appetizing viands and those who came to attend the meeting. The tables were handsomely decorated and beautifully apportioned with cut j flowers and banquet dainties. The re past was bounteously served and the heartiest of good feeling prevailed throughout the meeting. The summary of the year's pro ceedings was interesting in the ex treme and showed the remarkable strides of advancement made by this church. Members of the church have ample reasons to be proud of the year's work by the fact that their entcrprize has built one of the most substantial and beautiful church ed--ifices in the city and this building has been a source of much pride to many other public spirited citizens of the city. The report showed that fourteen people had been received in the church during the jast year. Fourteen of these came in on their own confes sion of the Christ and thirty one were by letter from other churches at other places of the same denomination. The net gain was thirty one and three hundred and fifteen were reported to the general assembly as members. The treasurer reported that $718.40 had been donated from .this charge, to Benevolences, $14,020.33 to current expenccs and the building fund. This makes a grand total from all sources of $14,801.83. Rev. John H. Boyd, minister of the First Presbyterian church, Portland, will deliver his masterly address on "The Bible and Education," in the First Presbyterian church on Friday evening April 18. This address was originally promised for the dedication week. The church will be open to the people of Albany. It is hoped that large numbers will reserve this date and plan to be present. COMMERCIAL CLUB DID NOT HOLD REGULAR MEETING Constable John Catlin wus detailed late Saturday evening to serve an at tachment on the furniture concern of R. Rogoway & Sons, corner Ells worth and Second streets. The store is now in the hands of the constable awaiting the disposi tion of the stock by the proper au thorities. The value of the large stock of furniture carried by the concern could not be learned this afternoon. The attachment was instituted at the instance of R. Veal & son, own ers and operators of the chair factory on Main street. It is understood that this concern has an extremely large claim against the Ro'goway establish ment. It could not be learned wheth er other liabilities were outstanding. The store was closed by the con stable late Saturday night and has re mained closed under lock and key since that time. COUNTY FRUIT INSPECTOR ISSUED STATEMENT TODAY Contains Good Advice Relative to Spraying For Benefit of Fruit Growers. County Fruit Inspector D. W. Rum- baugh has just issued a statement for the benefit of the fruit growers of the county and the following is what the inspector says in part: "Apple scab is the most serious and the most generally distributed fungus disease known, and is particularly severe in favorable seasons in the Willamette Valley. The summer spor stage develops on both fruit and foliage. As with all fungus, diseases of this nature, treatment must be pre ventative rather than curative. In any case trees should be given at least three sprayings during the Spring. The first should be just as the buds begin to separate in the cluster and show color; second, immediately af ter the blossoms fall; third, ten days or two weeks later. "If currants, rosebushes or plants of any kind are infected with aphis or lice, about the best thing to use is a tobacco spray." WESTERN STAR GRANGE , HOLDS GOOD MEETING Thirty-Three Members Were in Attendance and Important Business Transacted. There Was Insufficient Number Present to Make Quorum; Will Meet Tonight. Albany, Ore., Apr. 7, 1913. To the Albany Democrat. Western Star Grange No. 309 held the April meet ing, Saturday, April 5. In spite of the bad weather, there was a very good attendance, thirty-three mem bers and one visitor were present. All the officers were present but one. degrees were Vconferred upon four candidates, who came seven miles in a driving rain storm. After dinner the most of the time was taken up by the lecturer's pro gram, which consisted of discussion of various, topics, music, recitations, quotations, smile box, etc. After the transaction of some necessary busi ness tne meeting ciosca in auc loriu, with everyone in the best of spirits. Jw. C. ITl. 1UI . Because of the lack of a quorum the official board of the Albany Com mercial club did not hold its regular Monday night meeting last night. There were many ceremonies going on last night and several of the mem bers of the board were detained at these places and were unable to be present. However, not wishing to put the meeting o'ff until next week, it was decided by those present that a meet ing should be held tonight, hence it has been called for 7:30 o'clock this evening. It is the desire that there be a full attendance at this meeting. WILLIAM HANNA SUCCUMBS TO SMALLPOX AT MILL CITY Was Employee of the Hammond Lumber-Company; Only Case of Kind There. William Hanna died at Mill City yesterday of smallpox after an ill ness of a week or two. Where he contracted the disease is unknown. He was a young man and had been working for the Hammond Lumber Co., going to Mill City from Bandon, Coos county, where his folks reside. He was a nephew of T. M. Hum phreys, the mail clerk on the De troit run. A Mill City man says this was the only case of smallpox there. Councilman Harry Lyons called at the Democrat office this morning to renew his subscription. Mr. Lyons subscribed fro the paper 35 years ago and has never missed an issue since the date of his first subscription. Dr. Starr, of Brownsville, went to Portland this morning. OF E ANNUAL CITY ELECTION WAS HELD THERE YESTERDAY Mrs. Gertrude Miller a well known atron of Brownsville and a highly esteemed lady with a host of friends throughout that section of Linn coun ty, was elected yesterday as city treas urer of the city o'f Brownsville at the annual city election. Mrs. Wilier lias tne honor ot Deing the first woman to run for office and become elected in Linn county. While the result of the election is not exactly known it is understood that Mrs. Miller won over her op ponent by a large majority. The announcement of Mrs. Miller's candidacy sometime ago, for this im portant position of the administra tion of the city was received as very commonplace by Brownsville people and judging from the prevailing senti ment prior to the election the odds appeared to be 2 to 1 in favor of the woman candidate. The election provoked a Rood deal of interest. Two tickets were in the field, law and order and progressive law and order. The former hvon and the officers elected are C. E. Stanard mayor, J. Vfr Craig recorder. K. A. banders marshal, Mrs. Miller treasurer, . E. White councilman of the first ward, J. H. Rebhan and G. W. McKinney councilmen in the sec ond ward and W. B. Robe in the third ward. The most interesting fight was the election in the first ward for coun cilman, between E. E. White and F. M. Brown, editor of the Times, the present mayor. On account of cer tain policies ot the mayor a strong fight was put uo against him for coun cilman, causing his defeat. TANGENT NOTES Austin Bond and wife, of Harris burg, visited the family of E. R. Al len near here Saturday evening. Perrv Parker and family, of band Ridge, visited at the home of his mother Saturday. J. E. Oronbey, who formerly lived here but now a resident ot lurner, where he is engaged in the mercan tile business, was in Tangent on Sun day. Mrs. Eva Vernon, who has been vis iting relatives here for the last month has returned to her home at Seattle. W. W. Poland and D. F. Newland, prominent farmers of Ash swale, at tended the meeting of the Linn county council here last Saturday. . W. E. Parker, once a prominent merchant here, expects to take the agency for and sell automobiles in Linn county this coming summer. A. P. Armstrong has just returned from a trip to Montana where he took up a homestead. He is highly pleased with the looks of that country and ex pects to make his home there later on. Lyman Markham, of Froman, was seen on the streets of Tangent Sat urday. The recent heavy rains have put a stop to all kinds of farm work, and farmers are now doing nothing only caring for their stock and waiting for good ueatner to come again. Notice is hereby given that the Citv of Albany has funds on hand to pay warrants Xo. 332 to 517 inc. of the is sue of( 1911 drawn on the General Fund of the City of Albany. Interest ceases with this date. Apr. 5. VJli H. B. CUSICK, City Treasurer o W. B. Blanchard, of Brownsville, wns in the city today on his way to Oregon City, on, a visit with his son. Mrs. Gertrude Miller Is Elected to This Position by Large Majority. E. Stanard Is New Mayor; Hot Fight Between First Ward Councilmen. BE OPEN HOUSE Big Hostelry Will Be Formally Opened Tonight with Splen did Ceremonies. EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO INSPECT THE BUILDING Over 250 Are Expected to Par take of Banquet; Prominent Men to Speak. $3.00 SPECIAL (four styles) MEN'S honestly constructed SHOES for evei y day wear McDowell Shoe Company "Quality for Less" 338 West First Street Opposite Post Office S . New. Boeinnine With Thi Head Is From Dailv Issu of WEDNESDAY. APRIL 9 . . S (i MUSICIANS TAKE HAND IN EFFORT TO STOP RAGGING Because of the failure of reoeated attempts on the part of floor managers ui ine regular wcemy uaiiccs given in this city, to put a stop to ragging local orchestra musicians have insti tuted a drastic measure by which they intend to take an effective hand in the matter. It has time and again appeared im possible for dance managers to place the ban on ragging without causing a disturbance by ejecting the offend ers from the hall and this has been willfully done but it is considered a nuisance. Contending that it is very unneces sary to continue with this state of af fairs at the expense ot those who are willing to adhere to the rules of the dance halls the following petition was gotten up and signed by the musicians: We, the undersigned here by( irom this date hold the privilege to' stop playing at any time during any dance given in Albany, Oregon, when to our belief the dance is not being con ducted in a proper manner. Full con tract price of engagement to be paid. Signed: E. F. Fortmillcr, W. D. Davis, C. B. Davis, F. A. Masck, C. L. Rowland, Frank Masck, Sr., Blanche Stanton, Geo. Collins, Ralph Kenton, J. W. Nash, Albert Kro'pp, F. L. Snyder, Emma Crosno, Nina V. Cahlcr. Welcome to All We extend a most cordial wcl- come to our distinguished com- pany and gathering of good friends tonight on the occasion of the formal opening of the Ho- tel Hammel. MR. and MRS. J. C HAMMEL In the spacious dining room of the new Hotel Hammel tonight the formal opening of the magnificant new hostlery will be held. Ev ery detail has been arranged for one of the most auspicious ho'tel dedica tion ceremonies local people have ever had the opportunity of witnessing in this city. Replete in the extreme have all of the details of the big function been arranged. The decorative scheme for the dining roo'm is a particularly clev er one, and will be carried out with streaming blue and white ribbons. The tables will appear in gala attire, with vases of cut flowers of the seas on. The blue and white color scheme will be carried out in the service and practically everything will suggest this color combination which has been adopted by the ho'tel management. it is estimated that between vj and 300 people will attend the banquet and it is probable that the big hotel will be fairly alive with guests from 7 o'clock until midnight, who have been cordially invited to visit the building, that they may have the op portunity of inspecting every depart ment of the hotel. Everything has been fully arranged for the pleasure and comfort of the throngs who are anticipated to attend as the manage ment has been cordial in extending an invitation to everyone who desires to see through the building. Promt nent young ladies of the city assisted by hotel employes will show the guests through every department o'f the hotel. The banquet will start at 8 o'clock immediately followed by the program. J. K. Wcatherford will act in the ca pacity of toastmaster and will call upon Icadmg'mcn of this city and oth ers who have been invited to sneak. The program is a varied one and the talks embody a wide scone of general information. The ceremony prom ises to be an interesting one, as the speeches will be short and to the point. Mr. Wcatherford will deliver the address of welcome. Included in the list of speakers are Mayor Gilbert, P. A. Young, H. M. Crooks, Carl Sox, President Kerr, of O. A. C. Hon. M. A. Miller. Gale S. Hill, Dr. II . W. Davis, Charles Burggraf, E. D. Cu sick, Phil Metchan, of Portland, and Robert Strathorn, president of the P., c. fit fc.. K. K. Mrs. Conner, of Ashland, owner of the two hotels of that city is regis tered at the Hammel ' Mrs. Jos. Watson this morning went out to Tallman to sec her aged parents. A. M. Reeves, of Lebanon, was in the city this afternoon. G. F. Wilkinson, Honolulu, was a Hotel Hammel registration yesterday evening. The advance agent of Sclls-Floto circus was in the city today securing grounds and making preliminary con tracts for performance in this city in two or three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Train went to the Bay this afternoon for a stay o'f several weeks in the Train cottage, Imping it will benefit Mrs. Train's health. mm - mi 1 , ill ' -tiiti.;,. f.. ,.r. . - - '! . New First National Bank Bldg. The handsome, new, fire proof building of the First National Bank, which is rapidly nearing completion, is equipped with every modern de vice for insuring safety and convenience. It is also the constant endeavor of the officers and employees of the bank, to give its patrons a diss of service that shall be of the same high standard. The First National Bank is pleased to announce that it will issue drafts and exchange free of charge in the future. While its rates in the past have always been materially less than those of the I'ost Office or Wells Fargo Company, yet this action is in line with the progressive policy of the Hank in endeavoring to upbuild and encourage the commercial enterprises of the City of Albany. AJ'lJ-M.llltMJ.lrlJj.lJilJJ--! Beautiful New Wool Dress Goods Many new weaves and exclusive pat terns. We buy direct from the mill, insuring you much better values than is otherwise possible. 58-in. Suitings Greys, brown and tans in a dozen dif ferent shades and nearly fifty stun ning styles to choose from. 89c to $2.25 yd. 50-in. Epingle Cloth This wide cloth in a vast assortment of colors is no doubt the best sellers, all around wool goods on the market for suits, coats or dresses. It has no equal. - the yard $1.65 36-in. All Wool Serge A yard wide serge in all colors. Buy , this for your boys and girls. Some of the best colors are black, navy and tan, brown and red. 59c per yard 36,40,48-in. Wash Ratine Your wash suit for summer must be one that you can depend upon. Our showing in this line covers a great many colors, both in Blue and Fancy stripes. 45, 59, 85, 98c yd. Well-Made Dresses You can find exactly the dress you want here now. We have just received our new spring line of wash dresses and they comprise a lot of new designs and patterns. Its a dress you can wear "any old p i ace," and they look their part. Don't try to make one you can't afford to. We can sell you ono for less than your time is worth. Come in and look them over. We can fit you. Trices from $1.25 to $2.50 HAMILTONS ALBANY'S BUSY STORE I! 4;. mm