Polft County Observer J. C. HAYTER, EDITOlt AND PUBI-JSIIKR. Published Weekly at 11.50 per Strictly in Advance. Year, DALLAS. OREGON, DECEMBER 1901. The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronize Dallas people. not sufficient time in which to give the ten days' notice of the session and the required twenty days' notice of an order declaring an election. The general opinion in Yamhill county is that the prohibitionists will make no effort to have the decision of the court set aside. THEIR EFFORTS ARE VAIN The croakers of evil who have been trying so persistently to connect Con gressman Hermann with the Oregon land frauds and thus dratf into the mire the honorable name of a man who has faithfully served his state and country for twenty-five years have so far teen doomed to disappointment. Not one word of evidence connecting Mr. Hermann with these frauds ha been brought out at the trial, nor will there be. Mr. Hermann has been on the stand, and his story of his actions as Commissioner of the General Land Office when the patents to the lands in question were issued was told in a simple and straightforward manner, and showed plainly that there was nothing fraudulent or dishonest in anything that he had done. When Governor Richards, the present Com missioner, was called from Washing ton to testify, these croakers were in high glee. Knowing that Governor Richards was not particularly friend ly toward Mr. Hermann, they pre dicted that his testimony would provo all the dark and ugly things they had been hinting against the veteran con gressman. .But again they were doomed to disappointment. Commis sioner Richards' testimony was un important further than the clearing up of a few minor details concerning the issuance of the patents, and con tained not one word that in any way reflected on tho integrity or good name of Mr. Hermann. Tho people of Oregon are becoming heartily sick and tired of these unwarranted at tacks on a faithful officer, and the bitter and unreasonable course of the Portland Journal and a few of its lit tle yawping followers is becoming positively disgusting. The people of tho First Congressional District voiced their disapproval of this unjust treat ment in no uncertain tone at the special election two years ago, and again at the general election held last June, when Mr, Hermann was re turned to Congress by a larger ma jority than before. The people all over Oregon know that not one word of evidence connecting Binger Her mann wicn me tinnier land conspira tor! will over lie produced, for the very simple reason that no such ev doiRv exists. .1 I .... ' . v m euiiefsuiiy h wiegoiuan says edi torially : "In politic Tho Oregon in P loseiuuiiciieii and nermann, many David W. Sears, the leader of the Democratic forces (or what is left of them) in Polk county, is out in a letter predicting all kind3 of dire disaster in the United States iu the next four years. He thinks that the Democrats will rally under some new party name four years hence and give the Repub licans the hardest fight in the history of National campaigns. Mr. Sears was one of the ringleaders iu inducing his party to adopt Populism in Oregon a few years ago, and is ready to adopt Socialism, or any other "ism" of dis content, in the hope of defeating the Republican party, The Observer opines that such a move, if it is made, will only have the effect of wid ening the gap already existing in the opposition ranks, as many old-time Democrats will refuse to sacrifice any part of their cherished faith, and would look upon desertion of the party name as little less than treason itself. The demands for space from East ern and Foreign exhibitors is so pressing that the directors of tho Lewis and Clark Fair have decided to erect another largo building. Work on the structure will begin at once, This action of the directors will meet the hearty approval of every progres sive citizen of Orcein. The voice of the knocker is no longer heard in the land, and it is universally conceded that prospects point to a great and successful Fair. Now, that the prep arations have reached a point where all doubts and apprehensions are at rest, everybody is ready and anxious to help, and the work will be easier for tho officials in charge from this time on. The Lewis and Clark Fair will be the "bisrffost thing that ever happened" in tho Pacific Northwest. OLD PEOPLE BANQUET w, C. Brown Celebrates His Eightieth BirthJay By Giving Dinner to Old-Time Friends. The Polk County Mohair Associa tion will hold a meeting next Satur day to arrange for the annual goat show. The breeding of Angora goats is an industry of comparatively recent date, but it has already assumed proportions of considerable import ance. Tne goats in most cases nave not only proved remunerative as pro ducersof mohair, but, on account of their habits of feeding, have also proved of great value in keeping down stubble and brush on land. As an article of food goat meat is not much superior to Belgian hare, but the goat has other merits that warmly com mend it to tho Willamette Valley Oregon tan. farmers.- ii long year, wim sueti power as could command. But it knows, and cannot but admit, that any men of wregun, in puonc place, would iiav iuoui applicants irom urogou uu i , . i. i. .. i .i . . iras nicy uiui Known uie claims were rraudiUent winch it was impossible for them to know. Lot us see the men of Oregon, in representative place at Washington, who, when tin applica tion is made, fair on its face, would turn applicants from Oregon down Such frauds as tho jury may tint snouid oe punished ; but Mitchell and nermann cuuld not be on the look out Tor them ; and tliev had the right to suppose, as they did suppose, that uhj iiiueauons wero lawful. This is said ny Miie uregonian, that has op posed Mitchell and Hermann 'from way imeu, and would have termi nated urn political career of both in irty years ago, it it could. But it opposed them on grave matters; and it always has lieea aware.as it is now 4ti.it 41....... ...... I.. .. . . mm, mfiu i-uii uc no just attaclc on mem or on other representatives of wregon, on the ground that they have imu'u ciu.eiis oi wregon, presuiu amy or apparently honest, in matters at w iishuigton. If von have men at Washington w ho will not do this, you mo uou ivi-i-ji mem mere long luo lumlull County Court has de cided that liquor may bo sold iu the county, despite the fact that a majority oi me votes or the late election declared for prohibition. It appears that the temperance people In Yamhill county, us iu i-oi k couuty, railed to file the petition before tho adjournment of the regular term or County Court. The Judge of Yamhill county thereafter called a special session of court, and an order declaring the election was made, this special session is now de ciareu to uavo Keen illegal, in that requisite notice of a special session- ten days had not beeu given. In tV.IL- ii .!! wuiiij, in, PK-i-iai session was called, for the reason that there was ad Blood Is responsible for most of the diseases and ailments of the human system. It se riously affects every organ end function, causes catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, weak, tired, languid feelings end worse troubles. Take Hood'sSarsaparilla which purifies end enriches tho blood as notling else cca For testimonials of remarkable cures co4 for Book on tb Bloo .No. 3. C L Hoo4 Co LowtB, Mast. Editor Steele Moorhead, of the Junction City Times, never minces words when dealing with any question of public interest or importance. He says ho "opposed the rotten initiative and referendum on account of its narrow and clieeso-smelling require ments, even though his party, under threat of the Populist ghost dancers, incorporated it in its platform." He also "opposed the adoption of the pri mary election proposition because it is un-American, is in the interest of the rich, and in the interest of the politician." Tho Independence Enterprise print ed an item last week to the effect that all tho Dallas city officers were threat ening to resign. Being called down for this incorrect and unwarranted statement, he now thinks there are a few people in Dallas who would like to see these officers resign. That is probably a little nearer the truth. Better acknowledge that you butted into something that you know nothing about. Brother Lyon. Will Elect City Officers. J ho annual election of city officers will be held In Independence uext Monday. At a mass meeting of citi zens Monday uight, the following ticket was nominated : Mayor. W. A. Messner; councilnien for two years, J. R. Craven, Aucrust Soerliiic nnrl w CJ W. W. Pcrcival ; eouueilmeu for one year, V. 1). Calbreath and W. H. Wulker; recorder, W. G. Sharmau : marshal, C. I). Walker. The ticket is nade upof substantial business meu Seven candidates for marshal were in the field and put up a livelv contest for the nomination. Leakage Is Stopped. Aiie n iuer in ineeitv reservoir was Irawn off this week, and a new coat of cement was applied to tho walls Hie work was successfully performed and tho reservoir is now absolutely water-tight. During tho hot summer months, it was impossible to build a tight wall on account of tho cracking of the cement, and the leakage up to the tune of making the recent im. irovement was about two gallons a ninute. This waste has been efl'eetn- lly cheeked, and no further trouble s anticipated. Broke Two Ribs. Starting down town Saturday morn ing, v. w . Allen, proprietor of the cigar store on the corner of Main and Mill streets, slipped aud fell ou the wet walK in front of his house, strik log Ins side against the edge of the porch aud breaking two ribs. The injuries are not serious, but are very painful, and Mr. Allen will not lie able to resume work for several days. Horace Webster has charge of the store during the absence of the pro- pi :e or. New line of standard Mrs. Metzgers. patterns at One of the most unusual as well as enjoyable gatherings of old people was held at the Cottage Hotel in Dal las, Wednesday afternoon, the occas ion being the 80th anniversary of the birth of W. C. Brown. The scheme as worked out was the idea of Mr. Brown himself, and was unique to say the least of it. Invita tions were issued only to men who had reached the age of 70 years, the wives of these men, and aged widows. He also gave orders to Landlord Dunn that he did not want any hifalutin, stylish dinners set before his guests, but just a good, solid, old-fashioned dinner one similar to those dished up on like occasions away back in the early '50s, and it is needless to add that Mr. Dunn carried out these in structions to the letter. While no bills-of-fare were issued, the happy-go-lucky reporter got an itemized list of good things, after making a number of friendly overtures to the good-na tured chef. The following will give a faint idea of the elegant spread: Oyster stew, salmon salad, baked chicken with dressing and brown gravy, mashed potatoes, cream corn, tomatoes, cold meats with jelly, celery, cottage pudding with hard sauce, mince and custard pie, assorted cake, tea. coffee and milk, bonbons, nuts and fruits. The dining room was tastefully decorated for the occasion with ripe grain and autumn leaves, intermin gled with c'rysan them urns, sweet peas and cosmus, and added to this were the heavily-laden tables, which combined to make a most pleasing sight. After all the guests were seated in the dining room, Mr. Brown arose and made a few appropriate remarks, in the course of which he stated that he hoped that all present might reacli the age of 90 years. He was followed by T. J.Cummings, who spoke at some length on matters of long ago and wound up his remarks with a funny little story which everyone enjoyed. After a pleasant hour at the tables, the party broke up, all the guests wishing Mr. Brown many more years of happiness and prosperity. The entire company was grouped on the veranda of the hotel at 1 :30 o'clock, and Mr. T. J. Cherrington, the photo grapher, made several exposures with his large view lens. It is safe to say that some excellent photographs will be the result. William C. Brown came from Ohio to Oregon in 1847 and settled at Albany, where he helped to lav out the first town lots. Two years later he came to the isolated settlement of Dallas. Soon after his arrival, he met, wooed aud married Miss Martha Townsend. Shortly after his marriage, ho took a job of mauling out rails for Granville Bnber at 25c a day, to be taken out in grain which he used as seed the next year. From the money he re ceived from this crop, he found it pos sible to engage in farming on a larger scale, both himself and wife having received land under the Government donation act. . In 1855 he started the first btore in North Dallas, and after wards moved his stock across the river to the present townsite, where he continued in business formany years. During all this time he continued his farming operations, and gradually increased his holdings until today he is classed as one of the wealthy men of Polk County. At the present time, he owns in Dal las five brick business buildings, the Cottage hotel, two farm store build ings and fifteen dwelling houses He also owns two large hop yards, and a 100-acre farm north of town. besides other property scattered over the county. Mr. Brown is the man, who, in 1902, scattered two thousand nickels to the school children of Polk county, an event that attracted wide spread interest throughout the couutry. J Mr. Lrovvn was elected to the Legis lature in 1874, but since that time has never sought to hold office. His fami ly consists of three sons and one daughter: John G. and Henry Brown, of Dallas; Joseph Brown of Stavton. and Mrs. William Kersey, of Dallas. ins wile and one son, Alonzo, died several years ago. Following is a list of the guests present at Wednesday's dinner, with tho age of each : Mrs. Tolly Robinson, 81. Mrs. Mary Hubbard, 79. Mrs. H. X. Webb, CS. Mrs. Harriett Shreve, 75. Mrs. Eliza Emmons, 87. Mr. Lydia D'Lashmutt, 74 Mrs. Jane Frink, 73. Mr. Amanda Harris, 82. Mrs. Mary Wagner, G5. Mr. Josephine Boyle , 74. Mis. Sarah Irvine, 82. Mrs. Margaret Feterson, Mrs. E. Lawrenson, 73. Mrs. Martha Brown, 70. Mrs. A. X. Williams, 73. Mrs. Edwin Cadwell, 43. Mrs. Cornelius Hughes, 63, Mrs. F. M. Collins, 65. Mrs. J. M. Campbell, 60. Mrs. Y. C. Tolaud, 45. Mrs. W. W. Miller, 65. Mrs. J. P. Starr, 62. Mrs. T. C. Nye, 74. Mrs. J. C. Hunter, 48. Mrs. J. L. Collins, 56. Mr. Samuel Coad, 43. Mrs. Thomas Elliott, 72. Mr. F. Ludwig, 65. Mrs. A. Shultz, 74. Edwin R. Cutler, S3. J. J. Williams, 75. E. T. Miller, 75. M. Guy, 79. Ay I ?.A ... is The story of o great deal of the un hapoinessof women is a story of lost health. Women wonder how it is that little by little the form loses plumpness, the cheeks grow hollow and sallow, and they feel tired and worn - out all the tiuie. In a large proportion of cases when women are weak, run-down and falling off m flesh End looks, ti;e root of the trouble can be traeed to -Acuiaiilv diseases which under mine the general' health. The proof of this is that women who have been cured of painful womanly diseases by the use ofDr Fierce's Favorite Prescription nave recovered their general health, gained in flesh and in appearance. 55C0 Reward for Women Who Csnrst be Cured. The proprietors and makers of Dr. Pierce'l Favorite Prescription now feel fully war ranted in offering to pay $500 in legal inonev of the United States for any case of Le'ucorrhea, Female Weakness, Pro lapsus, or Falling of Womb, which they cannot cure. All thev ask is a fair and reasonable trial of their means of cure. " I suffered for three vears with ovariar trouble." writes Mrs. Ann Quinn Treasure Woman's Atretic Club), of 602 Sycamore ht , Milwaukee, Wis. "The treatment I took rim not do me a particle of ol. until a good neigh bor who had been using Or. Pierce's .Favorite Prescription advised me to give it a trial. 1 he next duv took mv first dose, and it was my brst st-t) toward recover. Ii nine weeks I was a different woman : u.v flesh which had been flat.bv became firm complexion clear and my eves bright. It wa smrl an indication of tne Krvflt clianee withi.i !:oiu pain aud suffering to health and happv. !-' " . . Dr. Pierce's l ie..nt Pellets invigorate t toiuach, liver and oowels. Monroe Miller, 77. Absalom Byeiiey. 72. Alex McDonald, 80. Thomas Elliott, 75. F. Ludwig, 71. N. W. Allen, 7G. George D. Robinson, 73. A. Shultz, 81. C. G. Rowell, 71, WT. C. Poland, 70. W. W. Miller, 73. J. P. Starr, 72. T. C. Nye, 77. Dr. J. C. Hunter, 70. J. L. Collins, 72. T. J. Cummings, 71. Samuel Coad, 72. John Ashbaugh, 83. W. W. Hayes, 74. Edwin Cadwell, 70. Cornelius Huges, 70. F. M. Collins, 70. J. M. Campbell, 71. C. H. Chapman, 75. Those invited and not able to be present were : Mrs. Judith Shelton, 87. Mrs. Ellen Levens, 78. Mrs. R. Miller, 73. Mrs. Thomas Bailey, 71. Mrs. Lindsay Robbins, 7G. Thomas Bailey, 83. Lindsay Robbins, 84. E. Hughes, 84. Bankrupt Sale. Fifty head of cattle will be sold at public auction at the McNary farm, near Eola, tomorrow. Miscellaneous lot of farming implements will be also sold at T. W. Brunk farm at 10 o'clock a. m. Terms of sale, cash. W. H. McDaniel. Trustee. Hop Market Is Quiet. Local hop dealers report the market quiet, and say the is no immediate prospect of improvement. Few hops remain in the hands of the farmers, the most of the unsold crop being con trolled by speculators. Wednesday's Oregonian says: "There is no East ern or European demand at present, and consequently buyers are out of the market. Growers are also lying on their oars and not pressing sales. The feeling among speculators is weaker. England has stopped buy ingwhether or not for the rest of the season remains to be seen and Eng lish brewers still have a large quan tity of hops on that side to draw upon. This loaves the grower here at the mercy of the American brewer, and this individual appears to have gone into hiding. Should he emerge later and pay asking prices, things will take a turn for the better; if not, the market is likely to drift along as it has for the last fortnight." 78. Are Indians Citizens ? 13. F. Jones, of Toledo, attorney for mollis savage, the Grand Roude In uiau wuo was recently convicted of murder in the second degree for kill ing ioster achenolast April, an uuuuv-es mat ue win take an appeal 10m tne judgment of the court on the ground that the Federal court had no jurisdiction of the case and of hi client, owing to the fact that the de fendant was a citizen of the state of Oregon and had been since 1895 when the Indians received their lands in severalty. Since that time, the Indi ans on the Grand Rondo reservation have voted and exercised all the rights of citizenship, and this being the case, Mr. Jones contends that the state cir cuit court had jurisdiction of the case and the United States court had not. The ease will be made a test, and if it is ascertained that the federal govern ment still has jurisdiction and con trol of the Indians, efforts will ho made to prevent them from hereafter exercising the elective franchise. Christmas silverware 1S47 Rogers Brothers at Chase the Jewelers, Mon mouth. The open season for huntinsr Phi. Wednesday. MRS. DEWEY'S EXPtKltwu; With Electricity ci.. vva Cured After All Other Methods Had Failed. Dr. Darrin Remains at Hotel Gail, Dallas, Un til December 23. Unseen forces are more powerful than seen ones. Electricity Fnis cures silently but surely. To this many thousands that have been cured can testify. Many who know nothing of it oppose it; but truth always meets with fierce opposition, which in the iv hnatens victory. We do not r,rnf,fi to understand this unforeseen -pr hut iovfully accept tho great hnnn of health, feeling that Dr. Darrin is ahead of the age, and is showing to the world this new method of cure. As an example, we append Mrs. Dewey's curd : To the public: I was a patient under Dr. Darrin's care eight years ago and wish to relate my expeneuce nthora min-ht. benefit bv it. For many long years i had beeu afflicted Hioaucoa npYMiliar to mv sex, ac- nitu uw.u 1 - - companied with pain in my chest, heart and stomach, I had lost flesh until my weight was 105 pouuds. After a fpw months electrical and medical treatment by Dr. Darrin, T-onncorpfl mv health and cained 40 pounds, and am now enjoying good health. Mrs. F. E. Dewev, 38G Davis St., Portland Adolnh Wunder, a German Citizen, Relates His Experience. To tho Hotel Gail. Dallas: After reading and hearing of so many cures by Dr. Darrin, I concluded to try him for deafness in one ear, although I had little faith in his mode of treatment by electricity. On my wav to his office I could not hear the noise of the street car or wagons roll ing over the stone pavements. After treatment I am able to hear without difficulty the church services, the tick ing of a watch or a pin drop, and all sounds of life. I'wish you to publish this, as it may give others courage to have the new treatment. I consider the cure little short of a miracle. My address is 205 Morris street Upper Albina, Oregon. Adolph Wuxdeis. We regret to announce that Dr, Darrin's stay in Dallas is limited to December, 23 only, and parties wish ing to see this famous physician should do so at once. He has made many wonderful cures in this vicinity, as the testimonials heretofore have shown. Dr. Darrin can be consulted free at the Hotel Gail, Dallas, Oregon, until December 23, from 10 o'clock to 5 daily, evenings, 7 to 8, Sunday, 10 to 3. The doctor makes a specialty of all diseases of the eye. ear, nose and throat, catarrh, deafness, bronchitis, lagrippe, heart, dyspepsia, rheuma tism, liver, bladder and kidney diseases. All nervous, chronic and private diseases of men, and all female troubles are confidentially and suc cessfully treated. Most cases can re ceive home treatment after a visit to tho doctor's office. All business re lations with Dr. Darrin strictly con fidential. Charges reasonable. Fine line of Ladies' and Children's Kid Gloves at Mrs. Metzger's. THE EVIDENCE EYES is all you need weigh when selecting a Simmons chain. Us perfect workmanship and Ions? wear ar absolutely insured by the makers. Simmons Watch Chains are unconditionally guaranteed. Holiday Goods! AT CJi. MORRIS, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. , Dallas, - . Oregon TIi e Year is Dravi to a Llose and we take this opportunity f I frieiin - -mil customers for all favors we jiuin 11.' " v. j-j.... ..win wcill in jJjjj . wav lias Doen spienuiu indeed Now we have arranged to d customers some Gifts or Tokens At considerable expense, we Germany r. t tribute tHe of Our F, " havo had n:r,; 500 Souvenir Plates, a Plaster Cast? Our Court House. I To each of our customers that purchase of us worth of goods, we will present one of Iheseplav We have also had manufactured for us in j. i'. some very pretty Novelties in Lacquered Wort, Very Useful Articles. To each of our customers that purchase of us worth of goods, we will present one of ( Japanese Novelties. We have also arranged to get a number of the t'n world-famous ic ti Lewis and Clark Souvenir finlrf (L n - " - - - - - - vviw Wj one of the handsomest gifts that will be to anv one this cominc year. To each of our customers tliat purcliasefrom ui3 worth of goods; we will present one of these col1 the value of which, even in the make them very precious, As with us, you are welcome to them. cl preen;30 rc lie ro 'e, tir as thevl near futur Ions I4 There is no use to say to you that our goliati the best, and we do sell cheaper than our fei (the other stores.) You Know This as Well as ?e Bo. Yours truly, ELLIS $ Phone 246. EYT HAIN STREt nese pheasants These beautiful closed tS.nue dims werc scarcer this season than for many years past A prominent Linn conn. ! li' sportsman says that if the slaught er continues the next two seasons as it has this year, the birds will be practically exterminated In Oregon. REALESTATEI! 18 acres Nioe ffnmoi,t. with good buildings and fences tiiXf m cultivati-lots oTfine An o acres with a good litti w "l ana liarn-all fenced and under cultivation, onlv uncter Nice 13 acre trat 1 0 uated-worth 30 Fineedioo acre farm, well "7m! " Fi n., Iarm 01 117 ares $25 Finely improved farm acres Vl Stock Eanph'imi!o,U " ' " ' " ' " ' '. ' ?950 eultivation-CanK.Ure,ooo ice Imle Home of is " -Sin G,raiu farm f 23o'acres ajn """ 1'icice at a ALL THE NEW BOOKS LATE COPYRIGHTKD AND STANDARD WORKS From 15C Up. f Just Received a New Line of Books ; from the East. J Your Patronage Is Solicited, Wilson Drug Company CONRAD STAFEIN, Mgr. Court and Main Street. - - Dallas, Oregon Tomorrow, Saturday, Spf water j IllfcMK & OO- buys this OCL Pitcher usual price 55c. o'lass and Six & We have many new articles now on display e see them. 3 DALLAS. 01 MEISER 2500 I bar, Biar.ui- cultivation- e icuto a croon -cheap as dirt-only.. Here is Oregon the cS;;-";;::--: 81 a m ILrovemS ! . imsi IOr only o - J I have all cla nf "p" "V 800 i Farms for Xt Ranes ami quality or prkl Suit v" in I IRVIN PETTEYS Practical Shoe Men Leaders in Up-to-date Footwear. I Will anc guar. appreciate your trade faction, when you want anything their t Call and see their stock you won't be urged to alwavs wplcnn-. NEAR POST OFFICE. DALLAS, OUt- OEEGON.