PolR County Observer
J. C. HAYTER,
RDITOR AND PUBLI8HER.
faUlHhn.1 Weekly at $1.50 per
Strictly in Advance.
Year:
DALLAS, OREGON, APRIL 28, 1905.
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
Judge Bollinger has ewept aside
every objection raised by Senator
Mitchell's plea in abatement, and the
attempt to invalidate the indictment
has failed. Senator Mitchell will be
obliged to face trial in June. The
decision validates all other indict
ments returned by the grand jury,
and it is expected that the trials of
Congressmen Hermann and William
son, Senators Brownell, Booth, Mays
and others will be taken up as soon
as the Mitchell case Is out of the way.
Notwithstanding the victory for the
prosecution in the first round of the
great legal battlo, there seems to be a
growing belief throughout the state
that none of the prominent people in
dicted will ever be convicted. Mr.
Heney admits that it will beadifflcult
matter to convict Congressman
Hermann, and it is generally believed
that it will be no easy matter to
establish a clear case against Senator
Mitchell. The people of Oregon will
welcome a speedy conclusion of these
land-fraud trials, for the reason that
the timber business is practically
paralyzed and the interests of the
state are suffering while the agitation
lasts.
Benton county has purchased
another rock crusher. The now
machine was given a trial last week,
and was found to work perfectly. The
Corvallis Gazette says it is intended
for use in work that the other
machines are not capable of, and that
it will bo used in all portions of the
county. It cost 1425. This is probably
the machine on which the Dallas city
council had an option, and which
would have been pounding rock for
our streets right now had the voto at
the recent election been favorable.
WE NEED NO 1GQRR0TES.
There is cause for felicitation in th
announcement that the ill-smelling,
dog-eating, unclotnoa igorrotes aie
not to become a feature of the Lewi
and Clark Exposition, and the Ex
position officials are to be congratu
lated and commended for the stand
they have taken against granting the
exorbitant demands of tho would-be
C jnoesslonalres who have the Igorrotes
in chargo.
There was somo basis for justiflca
tlon of tho Igorrotes at the St. Louis
Exposition, for there they constituted
a division of the exhibit of Filipino
peoples, which included villages com
posed of inhabitants of all tho tribes
of the Philippines archipelago. But
because they went about nearly naked
and because they killed, cooked and
ate dogs in tho presence of exposition
visitors, the Igorrotes attracted the
attention of thousands of sensation
BeeKors ana moroia-minued persons
and attained a great doal of notoriety
Also, because tho sensation Beekc
ana tne person or tnormu in ma were
so greatly in evidence, and treatise
there was nothing indecent about the
othor Filipinos on exhibition to attract
this class of patronage, tho Igorrotes
made more money at St. Louis for
their exhibitors than did tho other
tribes. And beoause of this latter fact
the uneloan, dog-eating Igorrotes
were brought back to bo exhibited at
tho Portland Exposition, a nd the more
dooout Filipliios of other tribes were
loft at home.
The doings of the Igorrotes at the
St. Louis Exposition were repulsive.
sicKeuing ana disgusting to every
normal-minded person who saw them
It is well that such exhibitions are to
have uo place in the Lewis aud Clark
Exposition. It is well that the Ex
position management has turned the
Igorrotes away. The Lewis and Clark
Exposition will be much better oft
Spring Humors
Come to most people and cause many
troubles, pimples, boils and other
eruptions, besides loss of appetite,
hat tired feeling, fits of biliousness,
indigestion and headache.
The sooner one gets rid of them tho
better, and tho way to get rid i( them
and to build up the system that has
suffered from them is to take
Hood's Sarsaparilla
and Pills
Forming in combination the Spn'nr
Mexlieine par excellence, of unequalled
strength in purifying the blood as
shown by unequalled, radical and per
manent cures of
Scrofula Salt Rheum
Scald Head Bolts, Pimples
All Klnda of Humor Psoriasis
filood Poisoning Rheumatism
Catarrh Dyspepsia, e tc
Accept no substitute, but be cuio to
gst Hood's, aad get it today.
without the Igorrotes than it would
have been with them. It needs no
such loud-smelling "attractions."
Evening Telegram.
COOPER FAMILY REUNION
Seven Brothers Dine Together
Portland for First Time in
36 Years.
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Seven brothers, hale and hearty,
dined together for the first time in 36
years Wednesday at the Imperial
Hotel, says yesterday's Oregonian.
They were in Portland attending the
session of the Oregon Development
League. Their two sisters were present
at the dinner, and around the table
tales of years were told, and old inci
dents recalled. Although the ages of
the "boys" range from 71 to 53 years,
they were as playful and happy as
children.
The brothers represent the Coopers,
one of Oregon's most prominent
families. All are delegates to the De
velopment League, from various
towns in the state. W. H. Cooper is
aged 71, and is from Staytou, where
he is engaged in the business of
harnessmaking. D. J. hails from
The Dalle. He is aged 69, and is a
farmer.
J.S.Cooper, the well-known Inde
pendence banker, is aged 64 and has
the distinction of being a member of
the legislature. J. C. is aged 60 and
is a surveyor at McMinnvillo. E. D.
is a hopgrower at Independence, aged
65. J. E. is a stockman at Aloany,
His age is 53. E. W. is J. E.'s twin,
and is engaged in the mercantile
business at Independence.
All the brothers are blest with ex
cellent health, and are enjoying life to
the fullest cxtont. They have lived in
Oregon from 37 to 42 years. Of five
sisters born, but two survive. They
are Miss Patience Cooper of Portland
and Mrs. S. J. Gildow of Silyerton
The parents are buried at Zena Oregon.
"We had a great time at luncheon,"
said J. C. Coopor, spokesman for the
brothers, after the group was photo
graphed. "The family had not been
togethor before for thirty-six years,
That was a long time ago, when
father and mother were alive. We
mot then at Salem. We have all been
modorately successful in business,
and none of us have ever been in the
penitentiary. J. S. came the nearest
to it when he was a member of the
lower house in the legislature."
Maundy-Thursday Banquet.
The Scottish Kite Masons of Polk
county, celebrated the feast of the
passover In Independence Thursday
night. Thefuneliou was hold in the
dining room of the Little Palace
Hotel, Dr. O. D. Butler presiding.
Thirteon courses were served from
tables richly laden with carnations
and roses, while tho room was ex
qulsitely decorated with dogwood
blossoms and othor wild flowers
Covers were laid for twenty-six
Among the toasts responded to were,
"Tho Temple of Solomon," by Dr.
E. J. Thompson ; "Tho Masons
Labor," Oscar Hayter; "Itobert
Burns," J. B. V. Butler. Those present
were: Dr. and Mrs. O. D. Butler, Mr.
and Mrs. C. F. Bolt, Mr. and Mrs. O.
Stettler, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kirk
Patrick, Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hayter,
Mr. aud Mrs. Edgar Bryan, Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs,
J. B. V. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. A. S,
Locke, Mrs. May Babbitt, Miss
Olive Smith, Miss Maude Iliff,
George Gerlinger, Oscar Hayter. Dr.
E. J. Thompson, H. Hirschberg and
J. J. Finn. Independence West Side,
Big Meeting In Portland.
Tho Oregon Development League
hold its second annual conven
tion in Portland this week. The
attendance of outsido delegates
was large, especially from Eastern
and a Southern Oregon. Tho largest
delegation from tho Willamette
Valley was from Independence
and Mou mouth. This delegation
numbered 43 business meu, and was
accompanied by tho Monmouth brass
band. A special car beautifully doco
rated by tho women of Independence,
carried the delegates to Portland.
Among tho prominent speakers at
tho convention was E. D. Ressler,
president of the Monmouth Normal
School, who spoke on "Education a
Feature of Development." Hon. J. H.
Hawley, of Monmouth, spoke on the
subject of "Fine Stock of Polk
County."
Mrs. J. A. Comes received the sad
news of the accidental death of her
brother in California, Monday, and
left at onco to meet the body iu Port
land and accompany it to tho old
homo iu Crawford Prairie, Miun.
Mrs. Comes will probably remain iu
Minnesota until Fall.
Dr. John M. BIoss, a former presi
dent of the Oregon Agricultural
College,- died in Muncie, Indiana,
Wednesday morning, ne was suc
cessor to the late president Arnold,
and was succeeded by H. B. Miller,
whose term of one year preceded
Thomas M. Gatch, present incumbent
Linn County's exhibit is about
ready for shipment to the Lewis and
Clark Fair. It will be one of the
finest.
Masonic Pin Lost.
Lost, between the S. P. depot and
the cemetery, a Mystic Shrine pin;
scimitar shaped and bearing the word
Tripoli." Finder will please leave
at Obsfjivkr office and receive suitable
reward.
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feel fully warranted in offering to pay
$500 in legal money 01 me unueu
States, for any case of Leucorrhea, Fe
male Weakness, Prolapsus, or Falling
of Womb which thev cannot cure. All
they ask is a fair and reasonable trial of
uieir means 01 cure.
The Vice-President Independent Order
of Good Templars.
An experience which many women have wi
related by Miss Agnes Stebbinga, of 331 East
toth Street. New York City. aa follow: "I
hud very uoor health for a year until life
looked dark and dreary to me. Had head'
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broken and fitful. I longed for health. Tried
several medicines but none were of any last
ing benefit until I took Doctor Pierce's Fa
vorite Prescription. I soon realized that I
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the digestive organs, and brought the roses of
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taken occasionally keeps the system in perfect
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and consequences of exposure to dampness. I
am pleased to give it my endorsement."
" Favorite Prescription " makes weak
women strong, sick women well. Ac
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of 21 one
cent stamps for the paper-covered book,
or 31 stamps for the cloth-bound. Ad
dress Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
POLK IS OUT OF DEBT
Call Is Issued by County Treasurer
Beezley for All Outstanding
Warrants.
Polk county is out of debt. County
Treasurer Beezley has Issued a call
for all outstanding warrants, and
there will be a small cash balance in
the treasury after these warrants are
paid. The warrants included in this
final call aggregate about $34,000.
Five years ago, when Judge Sibley
and Commissioner Teal were elected
to office, the county was in debt to the
amount of $116,000. Of this sum,
$50,000 represented the cost of the new
courthouse, and $G0,000 was old in
debtedncss. Before any taxes came
into the treasury, the Indebtedness
reached $130,000, the highest point in
tho history of the county. The county
eourt, consisting of Judge Sibley
and Commissioners Teal and Eiggs,
at once set about to pay this indebted
ness, and at the end of their four
years' term had reduced the amount
to $20,000. During these four years,
the interests of the county were not
neglected, and more permanent im
provements were made than ever be
fore. While constantly handicapped
by the enormous debt and heavy
interest charges, the court carried on
the business of the county as usual,
and, in addition, improved the roads,
built bridges, and overlooked no im
portant public need. At the end of
their term of office, the county debt
was $110,000 less than it was wheii
they took charge of affairs.
The present court continued the
work of reducing the debt, and this
year made a levy large enough to
wipe out the balance and leave a neat
sum in the treasury. Now, that the
county is out of debt, there is no good
reason why it should not keep out,
unless some unforeseen emergency
should arise.
Commencement at Salt Creek.
Tho annual commencement of the
Salt Creek public school will be held
tonight. An "Oregon" program has
been prepared by the teacher, Miss
Bessie Young, and the students, as
follows:
Music chorus.
Invocation Prof. D. M. Metzger.
Essay "Early History of Oregon,"
Tracy Savery.
lloeitation-"The Duel," Martha
Aebi.
Solo Tina Roberts.
Recitation "The Columbia," Louie
Villwock.
Oration "Oregon's Products and
Industries," Bessie Clanfield.
Solo Dona Thresis.
Class History Anna Voth.
Oration "Oregon Scenery"' Lizzie
Brown.
Recitation "Pillar Rock," Deena
Hoppe.
Recitation "Beautiful Willamette"
Marie Brown.
Solo Eva Roberts.
Class Will Cornelius Warkentein.
Oration "Oregon Literature"
Em ma Aebi.
Song "Oregon" class.
Class Frophecy Emma Branson.
Address to Class Prof. Metzger.
Presentation of diplomas.
Business Will Be Better.
Advertise liberally, do it intelli
gently, and business will be better.
You can do it intelligently if you read
Pacific Coast Advertising, the lead
ing advertising journal of Western
America. It is published monthly at
228 Mercantile Place, Los Angeles,
California. It is practical gives the
actual experiences of busieess men iu
their own language, and shows how
you can adopt their plans success
fully. Subscription $2.00 per year.
No free copies, tingle copy 20 cents.
coin or stamps.
Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
CLW Early Olscrs
Tht famous littla
Independence Woman Serlcusly Hurt
in Runaway Accident Near
Eola.
A dog with a can tied to his tail was
the cause of Mrs. R. L. Gaines re
ceiving a broken collar bone Friday.
Mrs. Gaines, in company with Miss
Bertha Fryer, started to Salem in a
buggy. In going up the Eola hill a
frightened dog with a can to his tail
was met in the road. The horse turned
suddenly, upsetting the buggy, and
throwing the occupants into a pool of
muddy water. The buggy fell on
Mrs. Gaines breaking her collarbone.
Mr. Gaines was notified by phone
and sent another rig for the ladies
and had Dr. Butler set the broken
bone. The runaway horse became
detached from the buggy and was
caught near the scene of the accident.
Independence Enterprise.
Buys White Front Barn.
James Ross, a former resident of
Lake county, has purchased the
White Front livery barn on Main
street from Croft & Woolsey, and has
taken charge of the business. Mr.
Ross is a liveryman of many years'
experience, and says it is his intention
to conduct a first-class stable. He is
buying new rigs and horses, and will
soon be finely equipped for handling
the summer trade.
Dr. Bancroft at Cottage
Hotel Dallas, April 30, May
1 and 2.
BUSINESS
locals. :
Dr. Havter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
Go and see those fine bath tubs,
sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros.
A first-class plumber is in their em
ploy, and will satisfactorily do your
work.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will bo found working at Wagner
Bros.' shop. Give him a trial and be
convinced.
Wagner Brothers invite you to call
and inspect their stock of bath-tubs,
sinks, toilets, etc, as they now carry
the largest stock on the West Side.
They have engaged the services of a
first-class plumber, and would be
pleased to call and figure with you on
any work you may have in the way of
water pipes or plumbing of any kind
for your houso, storo or office. The
finest and most skillful work guaran
teed. Fresh Cows For Sale.
Four young fresh cows for
James Elliott, Dallas. Or.
sale,
Wagon For Sale.
Light wagon for sale. N. Hughes,
Dallas, Or.
Seed Oats For Sale.
Choice White Seed Oats for sale by
F. T. Bissell, Salt Creek ; address,
Dallas.
Eggs For Sale.
White and Brown Leghorn eggs for
hatching. H. E. Kozeb, Telephone
211.
Seed Oats For Sale.
Seed oats for sale. Samuel
Rickreall, Or.
Orr,
Team For Sale.
Fine span of young Clydesdale
mares; nice team and well matched.
A. C. Dimick, Dallas, Or.
Eggs For Sale.
White Leghorn eggs tor sale. One
dollar per setting of 13. Celebrated
Williams strain of California. W. S.
Mum, Dallas, Oregon.
Hay and Grain tor Sale.
Timothy hay, wheat and oats for
sale. W. P. Miller, Phone 315,
Dallas.
Wanted Ladies.
Pleasant employment, permanent
position, experience unnecessary, op
portunity for advancement Salary
or commission. Address H. C, care
of Observer.
Oak Wood For Sale.'
Good oak-grub cordwood for sale.
Parties wishing to buy for Fall
delivery will please call early. U. S,
Grant, Dallas, Oregon.
Horsemen, Attention!
The imported German Coach stal
lion "Alban will make the season of
1905 at Farmers' Feed Shed in Dallas.
Polk county. Terms $10, $15 and $20.
Hubbard & McDaxiel,
Dallas, Oregon.
Farm For Sale.
A 5G5-aere farm, near Ballston, for
sale; or will trade for a smaller farm,
with difference in cash or good notes.
A fine chance for some oue who wants
a large farm. Over 400 acres in cul
tivation. As good land as there is in
Polk county. Das P. Stocffeb,
Dallas, Oregon
Angora Goats.
N. Woodward, of the Pioneer neigh
borhood, five miles northwest of
Dallas, has 20 head of goats and a
few kids to let on shares; also, 12 or
U head, with a few kids, for sale.
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AT THE BIG STORE
'PHONE 246.
Cut Glass, Silverware
and High-Class Jewelry
Our display is large and shows
"just the right styles and shapes"
to meet the requirements of the
season. A great feature is their
lasting qualities, aside from the
perfect workmanship and reason
ables prices.
a few timely suggestions
Cut. Glass, Silver Tea Sets, Knives
and Forks, Spoons, Butter
Knives, Sugar Spoons
and Tongs
Necklaces, Lockets, Beauty Pins.
Hat Pins, Brooches, Fountain
Pens, Clocks, Watches,
Chains, Etc.
C. H. MORRIS
Jeweler and Optician
Main Street, - Dallas, Oregon
Ok Imported Pcrcbercit Stallion
"TAFIA"
owned by the Polk County Percheron
Horse Association, will make the
season of 1905 as follows :
Farmer's Feed Shed, Dallas
MONDAY, TUESDAY
and WEDNESDAY .-.
DicKinson's Livery Stable
Independence
THUESDAY, FRIDAY and
SATURDAY.
TERMS $25 to insure, due when mare
is known to be with foal, or parted with.
Care will betaken to prevent accidents,
but will be responsible for none.
A. H. H0LMAN,
MANAGER.
FOR FIRST-CLASS WOEK GO TO
UINF
John E. Smith's Old Stand
General Blacksmithing
and Iron Work.
Horse Shoeing a Specialty.
I have had 23 years experi
ence in this work, and can
give you a first-class job.
CALHUTTON, Dallas, Ore.
II J. Ill
DEALER IN
LADIES' and
CHILDREN'S FURNISH
ING GOODS.
The largest and best stock of
Materials for Fancy Work
in the city.
COLLINS BUILDING
Dallas, Oregon
If you are thinking of going-and of course you
are-everybody is going to the Fair, it will pay
We are offering inducements in the
way of special bargains that you positively
cannot afford to miss. We want to outfit
every man, woman and child in Polk county
for their visit to Portland this summer and
we've made a mighty good start at it.
COME AND SEE US
ABOUT IT.
WE DO NOT BOAST
We do not boast of the size of our stock, but we do
take pride in the Quality and assortment of our new
1905 Styles' of Wall Paper
Our prices range from 7c per double roll to 75c. Side
wall, border and ceiling same price. Also Pianos,
Organs and Sewing' Machines, for Cash or In.tall
nunts. You are respectfully invited to call and ex
amine both quality and prices.
We handle Paints, Oils and Glass.
L. D. DANIEL, - Dallas, Oregon
Main Street. 'Phone 225
TRUTH IS MIGHTY
and never taxes the memory. It's
ji, always the same
5 We have the finest line of
Women's, Misses and Children
4j Shoes, also Men's, Boys' and Lit-
6 tie Gents'. We know they are
what you want but we want you to
come ana see them, for the prices
S are right
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I lH Dallas Boot and Shoe Store !
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J. Q. VanOrsdel & Son
DEALERS IN
timber and farm Hands and City Property.
Office on Court Street.
Dallas, Oregon.
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SADDLES.
I have
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workmanship and price. I have
finest line of saddle p. JV. 6
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date" in "icuy "Uown-to-
uate ln every respect.
HORSE BLANKETS
HARNESS OIL, Best Grade,
HIPS and K0EES.
Frank A. smc
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DALLAS, ORE
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T"- MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor. j
proprxetob op Dallas electric l0 W a
C. STETTLER S
CASH MEAT
PHONE 253
Fresh and Cured Meats,
Sausage, Lard,
Cheese, Fish, Etc.,
Cash paid for all kinds of $
butcher stock.
My Motto is ":ashF:u
makes Ion?: friends."
Collin's Building,
Dallas,