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Robert N. Torbet Is President
and A. C. Baker Is Secretary-Treasurer.
Six employees of the Albany post-
office who make poultry raising a side
issue, have formed a club which will
be known as the Federal Poultry club.
Robert -. lorbet has been chosen
president of the organization, and Al-
viu L. iiaker secretary and treasurer.
All members raise only blooded
chickens and use the latest scientific
methods in caring for their birds. Al
most all are specializing in different
kinds of chickens.
The members of the club are Robt.
X. Torbet. Alvin C Baker, I. E. Ross.
George H. Fiddanian, J. A. Humph
rey. Frank M. Powell and Claud C.
bray. Air. Bray is not a postal em
ploye.
DR. HILL TELL5 OF HIS
VISIT TO EUGENE L0D6E
Local Physician Asserts That
Owls Teach Temperance to
All Members of Order.
(Editor Democrat.) At 7:30 Mon
day evening between 20 and 30 mem
bers of the Albany lodge of Owls, by
special invitation, tooK the Oregon
Electric for Eugene to witness the in
itiation of a large class in the order
that place. A more enthusiastic
crowd is seldom found than went
from here, led by Tohn Uherham
mer's coustatina, which was a whole
orchestra in itself in exhiliration. At
Eugene, Albany was met by a large
delegation of Eugene members, and
after greetings by exchange of fa
miliar yells appropriate to the two
lodges and in praise of the cities to
which they belong, a line of march
was taken up to the Eagle's .hall where
a packed house welcomed the visitors.
Springfield lodge was present 100
strong, leaving behind J6U other mem
bers of the same lodge who could not
leave home, rortv-nine were initiat
ed in Eugene in the mysteries of the
night birds, which made a lodge of
IA members to date, and the an
nouncemcnt was made that 300 more
would be added within the next
month, and within 12 months they
would have 1,000 members. There are
now approximately 12,000 in the state
of Oregon and the order is rapidly
spreading in Canada, Kngland. Alas
ka and other countries.
The order of Owls is not much
known to the public because its mis
sion is to do good in advice and char
ity without ostentation, it advises
temperance in 11 things and excesses
in none, neither excess nor extreme
abnecation arc recognized as being in
harmony with the laws of nature or
reason. Hie golden rule anu the
brotherhood of man are abiding ten
ets of their teachings, and a refusal to
live by those rules is met with unfaih
ing expulsion. It is noticeable that i
rapidly growing tendency toward
greater strictness in the enforcement
of prohibitive laws against pernicu-
ous- excesses is the tendency m the
Owls, Elk, Moose and kindred orders,
and with inflexible laws in the direc
tion of enduring education for the
uplifting of man instead of perishable
mandate these orders will yet become
known as the greatest factors in the
reform of the worst evils that now me
nace the land.
i'wn si.ow the popular favor of ihe
Owl order 35(X) members were initiat
ed at one time in Atlanta, Georgia,
and in that number many were in ine
highest ranks politically, religiously
and financially in that state.
At Eugene a beautiful little Miss
Shepherd of seven summers proved
herself a prodigy at the piano. In ap
preciation of her wonderful attain
ment $15 dollars were given her by
tlie audience. Three young ladies
entertained in artistic approval with
the piano, violin and vocal music. I
failed to get their names.
A vote of thanks was given the Ore
gon Electric for its offer to hold t lit
:r:iin beyond schedr.le time for start
ing, and vociferous enconium- were
unanimous for Conductor F. II. Cro
by who proved himself the prince of
officials in exertions to keep gladness
abounding among his passengers.
When we ro again we wjll ak for
Ciosbv to order the nulling of the
halliards. J. L. HILL.
MEN NAMED ON INTERSTATE
( By United Press Association)
Washington, Jan. 31. The nomina
tions of Winthrop Daniels of New
Jersey, and Henry Hall, of Colora
do, to be interstate commerce com-
a
uwssioners was sent to the sente to-
F is OFF !
All No. 2
LBANY LUMBER COMPANY,
Recommends Government Own-
nership of Telegraph and
Telephone Systems.
WOULD PURCHASE PROP
ERTY AT ITS NET VALUE
Congress Has Power te De
clare a Government Monop
oly of Transmission Lines.
(By United Press Association)
Washington, Jan. 31. Government
ownership of telegraph and telephone
lines is recommended in a -report to
the senate by Secretary Burleson in
answer to a senate resolution request
ing the information the postal offi
cials collected regarding the govern,
incut ownership of public utilities.
The recommendations were: "T,he
only way to afford the people com
plete and modern postal facilities
which the constitution makes it the
government's duty to provide, is to
put into effect the following recom
mendations," that congress declare a
government monopoly of telegraph,
and telephone lines and such other
means of transmission as may hereaf
ter develop, and that congress acquire
by purchase at their i:.v worth com
mercial telephone lines, farmers' lines
excepted.
CATTLE LIQUIDATION HAS
BEEN LI6HT THIS WEEK
Portland, Or., Jan. 31. Receipts fori
the week at the Union Stock Yards
have been: Cattle, 748; calves, 15;
hogs, 5243; sheep 6243.
Cattle liquidation has been extreme
ly light this week and business not
very brisk. Packers are showing a
preference for prime -hay and grain
fed steers -weighing from 1050 to 1200
pounds. Of course, 'this variety is
comparatively scarce and most of the
transactions are in medium and heavy
bullocks. Beef outlet is narrow. De
creased receipts have undoubtedly had
a sobering effect on prices, but trade
is not active as yet. A few good
butcher cattle were sold during the
week, but the market was slow. Bulk
prices were as follows: Prime steers
$7.25 to $7.60; prime cows $6.25 to
$6.60; heifers $6.50 to $6.75; calves
$8.00 to $9.00; bulls $5.50 to $5.75.
Swine prices climbed to $8.15
Thursday as receipts have been very
small since Monday, when the second
largest run of the year arrived. Buy
ing was brisk all week and prices
maintained a strong front. Bulk of
choice light .hogs brought $8.00 to
$8.05, but occasional sales were made
at $8.10 and $8.15. Demand seems to
he brisk and to date has taken care
of the supply.
I he shcepuousc experienced a tem
porary slump this week, as killers
drew off unexpectedly, and mutton
and iamb sellers had considerable dif
ficulty in disposing of their stock, es
pecially if qaulity of sheep and lanvbs
graded less than prime. W eat her
were unsteady and about 15 cents low
er. Ewes fell a quarter and lambs an
equal amount the early part of the
week. A f e w top sales were mad e
Monday at the same level which ruled
here ten days since, but business was
draggy thereafter. Bulk prices on Fri-
lay were: Prime vearlings, S.-iooU to
$5.85; prime ewes, $4.50 to $4.75; prime
gram-fed lambs, $6.50 to ?0.75. Poor
quality mutton hard to mave at any
price.
I. N Dough ton has moved from
1118 West 10th street to 1188 We--, I
Eleventh.
Victor Yale arrived this noon oi
the Oregon Electric from Oakville to
attend business.
Prof. J. H. Horner, of O. A. C wa
in the city this morning.
Earl Roberts, a student at O. A. C.
came over ibis noon to spend Sun. lav
C. H. McKnight, of Junction City,
transacted business here this morn
ing.
Roy Burns, of Scio, is a bu sines
visitor in the city this morning.
A. I. Gates, of Gates, transacted
business here this afternoon.
Road Votes on Lease.
Stuttgart, "Arks., Jan. 30. Stock
holders of the Rock Island. Stuttgart
and Southern railway company met
here today in special session to vote
upon the le.'i'-c of the road to the
company for 99 vears, from February
l The line was originally built by
the Rice Belt and Southern railway
company, the Rock Island becoming
intcrestrd later.
Common Sized 2x6, 2x8, 2x10
$5.50 per M Cash:
SUITABLE FOR BARN
Snow Follows Gale and Rail
roads and Street CarSystems
Are Paralyzed.
(My United Tress AssiKiatiou)
Chicago, Jan. 31. It is snowing
heavily following a fierce gale wliL-ii
swept Chicago. The railroad sched
ules are demoralized, suburban lines
are paralyzed and the street cars are
riming irregularly.
rears are felt for the lake shipping.
It is believed one vessel was lost oft
the foot of Lawrence avenue. Its si
ren was heard before dawn but by day
light it ceased to sound, and nothing
has been seen of the boat. Tugs were
sent to investigate. The snowstorm is
general throughout the west.
CUT RATE MERCANTILE
COMPANY MAKES ASSIGNMENT
R.L. Sabin Will Wind Up Affairs,
Believes Creditors Will Be
Paid in Full.
The Cut Rate Mercantile company
has made ar. assignment for the ben
ifii of it i'-i'Mors. The a., ginun
was made to R. L. Sabin of Portland
who will make a sale of the assets and
settle pro rata with the credVcr.
The tot il liabilities as listeJ by the
eorn'traiion amount to abo it i'i?'0
and it claims stock and fixtures of
the value of $6,000.
Mr. Sabin believes that the assets
are sufficient to pay out all creditors
in full.
Plan Auto Ice Races.
Cottonwood, N. D., Jan. 30. A new
and exciting sport has appeared in
this part of the country this winter
in the form of automobile racing on
the ice. Arrangements were com
pleted today for a grand prize race to
be held in the near future on Cotton
wood Lake. The sportsmen have
constructed a race course two miles
long, and some exceptionally fast
time has been made in trials. The
curves are banked with snow, but
wihcii the uracl.'incs start (skidding
there is no considerable trouble in
negotiating the turns.
Weather Reoort The ntnigc of
temperature for 24 hours ending at 8
o'clock this morning was 50 to 38
degrees. The river is at 9.8 feet. The
rainfall for the last 24 hours was .03
of an inch. The weather report says
rain tonight .Mid Sunday.
Civic Club Meets Monday. The
Women's Civic Club will meet Mon
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
Commercial club to begin a year of
active campaign. It is desired that
all members be present.
Ruecll Hall, of Lebanon, transac
ted business here this morning.
Lucius Graves, of Lebanon, is an
Albanv visitor today.
MONEY
We are prepared to furnish mon
ey on farm loans in the Willam
ette Valley at the lowest current
rates of interest. Will give five
years time and allow the bor
rower liberal options of prepay
ment. If you can make more
money from your farm by ad
ding livestock and new machin
ery and new buildings wc will let
you liavt the money for that
purpose. If you want to dis
pose of your place, the quick
est way to make a sale is to ndd
substantial improvements. When
in need of funds call on us.
We are the only established
company making long time
loans in this county.
The Oregon Title
and Trust Co.
ALBANY, OREGON
and 2x12 random length, in
FLOORS, SIDEWALKS, ETC
One Hundred and Fifty Thou
sand Dollars Is Asked for
Radium Refinery.
BILL IS INTRODUCED
BY CONGRESSMAN FOSTER
Right of Government to Exclu
sive Purchase Radium Is
Reserved by Act.
(By United Press Association)
Washington, Jan. 31. An appropria
tion of a .hundred and fifty thousand
dollars to equip a "Radium Refinery"
is asked for in a hill introduced in the
house hy Representative Foster, chair
man of the house mines committee.
An aditional three hundred thousand
dollars to carry on 'the work until
June, 1915 is also asked.
The withdrawal of radium lands is
eliminated from Foster's bill. In
stead it reserved to the government
the right to purchase exclusively at
rates established on January 1st, and
July 1st of each year, all ores from
claims located hereafter. The bill au
thorized the secretary of the interior
to dispose of refinery products as may
best serve the needs of the people.
CITY NEWS
Prominent Linn County Men At
tend. Four prominent Linn county
men attended the banquet in Portland
lust night in honor of Secretaries M
Adoo and Houston. Three of them
were Albany men and the other was
a Lebanon man. 1 hey were: H. u,
Cusick, A. C. Sch mitt and A. H. Wea
therford, all of Albany, and S. M. Gar
land of Lebanon.
Albany Orator Chosen. Herbert
lilatchford won the local oratorical
contest of Albany college yesterday
and will represent the college in thci
Intercollegiate contest of Oregon to
be held in this city on March 13. The
contest was held in the college assem
bly room. lilatchford spoke on "The
Or eat Invasion.
Regional Bank Hearing. A. C
Solvinitt who returned this morning
Irom Portland where he attended tin'
regional bank hearing, has given I he
Democrat, an interview on the pro
ceedings, which will appear in Mon
day's paper.
Sweet Home Has Electrician. L,
F. Newton has established an elec
trical supply house in the Slaven.-
nil lining at sweet Home. It is a
branch of the Newton Electrical Sun
'dy Co. of Albany and carries ail
kinds of electrical supplies.
Last Appearance. Tonight the
Donald and Mallet t players will make
their last appearance at the Kolfe
theater in "The Price." after a most
successful week's engagement. "The
Price," is a thrilling comedy drama
aim is said to be the best play in the
cpertoire.
Rich Company Made Hit. Tin
Krauk Rich company at the Itlitrl
last night made a bit in "Oh You
liaby. I, he chorus girls contest w
one of the most unique exhibitions of
individual acting seen here. I he feat
of M iss M ildred Ed wards of getting
out of a straight jacket captured ihe
iccond prize. I he company will pre
sent a change of urogram tonigh'.
Jolly lintertainers Coming. What
l.nnui'.es' to be the event ol the sea
sou :n theatrical circles m this city,
is the coming engagement of The
I oily Kid rr miners on Feb. 4 aul 5.
These children are without a doubt,
the most versatile trotip before the
; ublic toilay, playing their parts like
old veterans. There are I w en I y-four
"':idd:es" ranging in age fiom five to
sixteen. Their frch youn voices
:md youthful appearance are a decided
contract to the average travelling
omp.tiiy. They will be at the Pligii
theater.
Manager Bligh Here. Manager T.
G. ftligh, president of the Mligh
Amusement company, was in Albany
last night.
Troubadors Are Coming Myron's
Troiibadors will again be presented
in Albany at the Methodist church
on the evening of March 4th
SURVEYING?
sr. PENLAND
Room 5, Newew Bligh Bldg.
LUMBER $5.50 !
Stock
Ea8t End 9th Street
Local Weather Observer F. M.
French Compiles Interesting
Report.
Weather Observer F. M. French
lias compiled a report showing that
the average rainfall for the mouth of
January for the past IS years has been
6 inehes. The period is from 1897 to
January 1914. Incidentally more rain
fell this January than during any pre
vious January of the period.
Mr. French's report is as follows:
Year liuches
1807 3-13
1X98 ........ 3.35
1899 5.57
19(10 4.05
1901 3.38
1902 - 4.20
1903 - 6.94
1904 4. 4.66
1905 - 4.47
1906 4.76
1907 - 7.54
1908 3.92
1909 8.77
1910 6.54
1910 ... 6.54
1911 10.68
1912 9.29
1913 5.69
1914 - 11.76
John Abbett is a Benedict. Friends
of John Abbett, a former Albany boy.
will be pleased to learn of his mar
riage last January to Miss Eva Wells
talented young musical artist of
Portland. Abbett is associated with
the publicity department of the North
Hank road with headquarters in rot
land. His father, Rev. J. T. Abbett,
formerly pastor of the M. K. church
here, performed the ceremony. .
Miss Winnifred F. Austin left this
noon for Halsey to visit for the next
few days with Miss Lila Pattou.
NEWS NOTES FROM
SCIO AND VICINITY
Scio, Or., Jan. 31. (SpccSaI Mo
Democrat,) Mrs. W. M. Abbott and
Miss Cora Meritt have set up a dress
making shop in town,
M. C. Gill was in Lebanon last
week having some dental work done.
M rs. Molly Snyder visited last
week with her sister, Mrs. R. Shcltou.
Frank McDonald was an Albany
visitor la si week.
Mrs. G. M. Flook of Mill City is
visiting her parents Mr. antl Mrs. J.
F, Simms.
John Kelly was in Albany one day
last week.
Nancy and Kvelyn Hilyeu were pas-,
sengers to Albany Friday of last
week.
G. W. Marrow was a passenger to
Albany Thursday.
Prof W. L. Jackson was here vis
iting the school Thursday.
A. L. Geddes was here on a busi
ness trip Thursday.
Some unknown person or persons
broke into the grocery store of A. F.
Meard Thursday night and look some
cigarettes and tobacco. Mr. Heard
does nut know whether that was all
or not.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Miller, of Al
bany came over Friday for a visit
.it the home of J. A. Milieu.
Paul Limbeck of route 2 was a
Scio visitor this week.
Mr. C. Gaines of Crablree was do
ing business here this week.
Joe Kruuiy, who underwent an op
eration for appendicitis last week, is
improving nicely. Drs. Prill, llobson
and Potter were the attending physi
cians. M iss Grace McGregor of Salem
came Thursday evening to get settled
tor her work. She will lake the place
of assistant in the high school, as
Miss Van Slyke has resigned on ac
count of ill health. Miss Anna John
son is expected I'riday evening. She
will have charge of the domestic sci
ence work that is to be he install,
the next semester.
Dr. W. H, Potter and wife, Dr.
Marjorre Potter, of Idaho, and Mr.
and Mrs. II. K. Potter of New York
were guests at the home Dr. Prill last
week. From here they went to Cal
ifornia where they will spend the win
ter. Mrs. A. G. Prill gave an afternoon
tea Friday in honor of M rs. Potter.
Those present were Mesdatues W.
Gill. F. T. Ililveii, C. C. Warner. P. II.
Mac Donald, K. D. Myers, A. F. Ran
dall. V. A. McKnight, K. C. Peery,
Miss Van Slyke. the Misses Fvans
and Miss C. Hump.
Mrs. F. C. Peery was doing busi
ness in Portland this week.
Mrs. T. K. Sanderson is visiting
relatives in Porthmd
& EATON
Bell 535-R.