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PolK County Observe J. C. HAYTER, KDITOH AND PUBLISHER Published Weekly at 1.50 per Strictly in Advance. Year. DALLAS. OREGON, Jani'Aby 5. 1906 The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronize Dallas people. ADVICE FROM POOR SOURCI The success which has been achieved in Multnomah county in securinff cash valuation assessment and at the eame time keepinf? the levy withi reasonable bounds should serve encourage the other counties of the state to put in operation the same methods. For reasons of local prid and common honestv and to nlace th counties, and thus the state, where it and they properly belong in tne financial estimation of investors, the new plan should be adopted all over Oregon. .Portland Journal. Oh, come off ! Without the least d sire to knock Portland or Multnomah county, we would call the Journal! attention to the fact that before the present system of basing each county'i share of state taxes upon the amoun of its expenditures was adopted Multnomah county was the worst tax dodger in Oregon. When the variou counties paid their respective shares of the state tax according the amount of their assessed valuations, the country counties, either through com mon honesty or lack of sense, or both assessed their property at about the same valuation as at present, while Multnomah kept her valuations down to a rldicuously low basis. This caused the country counties to bear the heavy burden of an unjust share of state taxes for a period of forty years, or more. Now that the method of apportioning the state tax is changed, Multnomah county Increases her property valuations 300 per cent, This change is perfectly proper, and is in accord with a system of taxation that has long been advocated by many citizens of Oregon that of assessing property ut its cash value and making a correspondingly low tax levy. It will be noticed, however, that Mult noman county did not become so honest and virtuous until a law was passed making it impossible for her to longer evade the payment of her just share of the state taxes, and it ill becomes a Portland paper at this late day to attempt to advise the country counties as to their duty in fixing their property valuations. The New Years Oregonlan this year is a "railroad numbor." To say mat tnis annual is better man any that has preceded it would probably be too groat praise, as The Oregouian has long been noted for the excellency of its Now Yoar's numbers. But it is safe to say that, while the great daily has published larger and moro pre tentious numbers, this edition will be more effective than any that has been put out before, for the reason that it is devoted to but a single subject, that of transportation. Better transports tlon facilities has long boon the greatest need of the West, and at last the dawn of a new era of development seems at hand. Promises of relief from existing conditions are being fulfilled, and during the next two years the greatest activity in railroad construction work In the United Statos will bo shown in tho Statos of Oregon and Washington. With tho complo tion of the Hill road down the north bank of the Columbia river to Port land; tho numerous extensions and improvements planned or already under way by tho Harriaian linos; the building of numerous branch roads or feeders by local capital, and the Improvement of the Columbia and Willamette rivei9 by tho Government, Oregon will soon bo placed in the position to which It is justly entitled among tho rich and prosperous states of the Union. This development is now under way, and Eastern capital ists who are anxiously seeking still further opportunities for investment In the West will find much in the New Year's Oregonian to attract their attention and interest. In the de velopment of Oregon the Oregonian has had, and will continue to have, an Important part. Tho paper has long been in a ositiou to accomplish beneficial results for tho state In which it is published, and it has made good uso of its opportunities. Catarrh Is a constitutional, disease originating in impure blood &nd requiring constitutional treatment acting through end purifying the blood for Its radical and permanent cure. Be sure to take Hood'sSarsaparilla Nm1 and othr local forms of cUrrh r quickly relieved by CaUrriets, wbich Say inflammation and 4eo4ori tikcharx. Hood's SarsaparQa, all drurauis, $1. CaUrriets, mil order only, 50 cts. For testimonials of remarkable cures tsad for our Book on Catarrh. No. 4. . , CI flood Co Low3, Mass, GOOD WORD FOR GOAT SHOW The Angora Goat Show at Dallas, Oregon, although held under the aus pices of the Polk County Mohair As sociation is in effect a state show as it is open to goats from all parts of the state, or from anywhere else, we be lieve. The show is held at the time of the year when Angoras are at their best. We believe the experience of livestock shows in the countries in which they have longest been held shows that no other kind of a show is of so much benefit to any particular animal as one confined to that animal The special horse show, or cattle show, or poultry show is the one which is most useful. The special An gora goat show should therefore be encouraged In Oregon. It brings together those who are specially inter ested in Angora goats, aad the visitors' attention is more strongly attracted by the goats than it is when there are a multiplicity of exhibits of all kinds. Any show of blooded stock is good, but the special show is the one at which one is most likely to get clear and accurate impressions of the ani mals exhibited and of their poiut3 of value. llural Northwest. The Evening Telegram recently de voted two full pages of a regular edi tion to brief talks and portraits of salaried advertisement writers. Almost without exception, these men who have made a profession of this business frankly state that display advertising in newspapers is the most successful and economical means of advertising. According to their ex perience it beats billboards, circulars, mimeographs, or any other method in proportion to the cost. It is not a matter of charity to the newspaper, but an investment that will pay a big percentage of profits. Municipal ownership is not as popular at Eugene as It was four months ago, when the light and water bonds carried by a vote of 3 to 1. At a special election held Tuesday to de cide a second time whether the city should issue bonds for electric light and water plants, the light bonds were defeated, and the water bonds carried by only two votes. It is believed that the Eugene council will drop the municipal ownership question en tirely, and not issuo the water bonds. .0 J J ir vmi T l disease v ihmJ claim: THE WEAK SPOT. When, a boilei exulodes carry ing death and destruction with it. every body says "Why: we thought it was strung enough It must have had a weak spot somewhere ! When a man who has the out ward appearance ng sound and strong Jy falls a nrey to his friends ex wliv wo thought he was all rich t he must nave naa a woaic spot somewhere. ine laci is. almost everybody has a weak spot somewhere. Death and dis ease are always lookinsr for weak stints. If your stomach or your liver won't do Its proper work, if your body fails to ent its full nourishment from tho food you eat, and your brain loses part of tho sieep it ougnt to nave, no matter how big your frame and muscular your limbs may be, you will give out; disease will find the weak spot, and nature will give way. "Three years ago this spring I was at tacked with Severn dyspepsia." writes Mr. W. A. Cain, of 414 West Madison St.. Hast ings. Mich. "Was treated by live different doctors, but kept getting worse, until 1 was afraid to go to the table to eat, as the least little thing I ato distressed me so 1 could hardly stand it. After suffering for nearly a year and falling oT in weight from 1M pounds to 109 pounds I commenced taking Uolden Medical Discovery." Before 1 had taken all of one liottle I began to feel relief, but kept on until I had taken eight bottles, and now I am as well as ever, can eat any thing I want, and I feel good. Am weighing 1.10 pounds and feel fine all tho time. -My friends were surprised to notice such a quick change in me after seeing me suffer so long. Several said they never expected to see me get well. I have- not had to take any medi cine for stomach trouble since. 1 cannot say enough in praise of your "Golden Medical Discovery.' " This glorious "Discovery" gives the stomach and liver power to do their nat ural work regularly and completely. It makes healthy blood and steady nerves. It helps the weak spots, making them sound and strong. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be used with "Golden Medical Discovery" whenever a laxative is required. OUTLINES HIS PLATFORM Dr. Withycombe Says He Is Farmer Candidate and Proud of It. Colonel Hofer, of the Salem Journal, is capable of saying some mighty mean things. In a recent number of his paper, he perpetrates the following: "Tho people of Polk county could -not do mucli better than to send Editors Lyon and Hayter to the legislature. Let botli run, and the one that is electod take the other one along for a clerk." No, thank you, Colonel; the Obsekveu man has no hankering for either job. How do you feel about It, Brother Lyon? The Salem Statesman issues a highly creditable New Year number. Half-tone pictures of town and country scenes in Marion county are used with excellent effect, and the descrip tive matter is ably written. The views of Salem and the state buildings are especially fine. The paper will prove an effoctlve advertisement for one of Oregon's richest and most progressive counties. Pleasant Fraternal Meeting. Twelve members ol Marmion Lodge, No. 9(1, Knights of Pythias, paid a fraternal visit to Homer Lodge at Independence, Wednesday night. Grand Chancellor Marlon F. Davis, of Union, and Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal L. It. Stinson, of Salem, were present at the meeting. Work In the Knight degree was put on, the candidates being Roy Hawk ins, of Independence, and George Nossling, of Dallas. After the closiDg of the lodge, a fine supper was served at the Little Palace Hotel. The Dallas Knights arrived home at 3 o'clock Thursday morning. All speak in the most complimentary terms of the hospitable reception tendered them by their brother Knights of Inde pendence. Railroad Lands for Lease. Lands of tho Oregon and California Railroad Company, in Oregon, will bo loasod for the year 1906 subject to sale. Owners of farms and ranches adjoin ing railroad lands should file their pplicatious not later than February 1906, after which date applications from others will also be considered. Address : CHARLES W. EBE KLEIN, Acting Land Agent, 1035 Merchants Exchange, Sun Francisco, Cal. Clearance Sale of Books. For the next 30 days we will offer our largo stock of books at clearance sale prices. Note these reductions : $1.00 books at $1. $1.00 books at 75c. 75c books at 50c 50o books at 35c. 25c books at 15c. 15o books at 10c. fcloth bound). STAFRIN DRUG COMPANY, Dallas, Oregon. Judge B. M. Smith died at his home in Portland, Tuesday night, after a short illness. He was a native of Polk county, and was engaged In the drug business in Dallas for many years. He afterwards read law and located In Portland, where he served one term as Municipal Judge. He had many friends in Polk county, who will be pained to loam of his death. A farmer and a farmer candidate for governor of Oregon, is what Dr. James Withycombe, of Corvallis, calls himself. And the doctor Is proud of the title, for he thinks farming the best occu pation on earth, and among Oregon's Industries the most valuable. Yet he concedes that if he were a miner or a manufacturer or a merchant he might be satisfied, too, but as a tiller of the soil and a grower of livestock he thinks he is in nature's best notch. As Dr. Withycombe was the first Republican to become a candidate, so he was the first to make known the Issues on which he will make his campaign. As stated by him in an interview with the Oregonian recently, they will be in part as follows: Taxation of franchises and other intangible properties that now escape the assessor. Uniform assessment and taxation of railroads in the various counties. A state board of control for state institutions. A law to regulate state banks. One board for management of nor mal schools. A gross earnings tax on telegraph, telephone and express corporations. Improvement of the Columbia river and coast seaports of Oregon. Purchase of the locks at Oregon City by the national government. Liberal support by the state of agri cultural fairs and farmers' institutes. Amendment to the constitution so that the governor and the people can veto items in appropriation bills. A square deal for every person. A greater and a united Oregon. "Talk politics?" he responded after making known his platform, for he was asked to tell what he thought of matters and things as they effected himself and his rivals. "Now see here," he went on apologetically, "if you were to ask me about a cow, or a sheep, or a hog, or vetches, I might be able to give some information, but when it comes to politics I don't know much. it gives me pnae to say tnat i am a farmer candidate, for agriculture has been my lifework. "One of tho worst forms of social injustice," he resumed, getting back to his discourse, "is that which comes from uneven burdens of taxation Under the present system, farms and livestock and homes of the many poor in cities and towns are taxed higher than their rightful share. "To alleviate this, franchises ought to be taxed, railroads ought to be uniformly assessed, and the gross earnings of telegraph, telephone and express companies should be taxed. To be sure, the assessor of Multnomah has assessed franchises in Portland, but his authority under the law is un certain, and the state should have another law. "The time has come when our state institutions should be managed by a board of control. This would secure economy of administration and more efficiency of service. "And the time has also come when the people's treasure on deposit in private banks should be safeguarded by a state examiner. The people of Oregon have lost large sums of money through careless and conscienceless banking methods, and many have been brought down to poverty." MAKES MANY ORDERS Judge dalloway Holds Busy Session of Circuit Court, Depart ment Mo 2. Judge Galloway came up from McMinnville Tuesday and held a ses sion of Circuit Court, Department No. 2, In the afternoon. Several divorce cases were heard, and orders were made on the docket as follows : L B Denny vs Agnes Bean et al, suit to- set aside judgment; Frank Holmes for plff; Bonham & Martin and Oscar Hayter for deft. Trans ferred to Marion county. Sophia Hazleton vs W P Putnam et al, foreclosure; Ed F Coad for plff. Default and decree as prayed for. Alanson Mattison vs Henry N. and Charles Mattison, suit for an account ing ; A. O. Condit and John W. Rey nolds for plff; Oscar Hayter for deft. Settled and dismissed. Harvey Thacker vs C. A. Roberts, foreclose chattel mortgage; N. L. Butler for plff. Default and decree. John Morris vs Mary E. Morris, suit for divorce; A. O. Condit for plff. Divorce granted. Edward Richarlls vs Lucy A Rich ards, suit for divorce; Oscar Hayter for plff. Divorce granted. .Wong Sing vs City of Independence, review ; Oscar Hayter for plff. G. A. Hurley for deft. Judgment for plff on mandate of Supreme Court, J. C. Plankinton vs A. R. Bell, suit for accounting; Oscar Hayter for plff. Settled on stipulation, neither party to collect costs or disbursements. Mary J. Black vs Margaret J. Mas terson et al, suit to quiet title; J. T. Simpson for plff. Default and decree. Mary J. Black vs Vincent J. Turn idge et al, suit to quiet title; J. T. Simpson for plff. Default and decree. Minnie Campbell vs Arthur Camp bell, suit fordivoree; Ed F. Coad for plff. Decree granted as prayed for. its FoiirsnoiuTAn to U mfiH a4 ! 1mi The Rebekah lodge will hold installation and banquet tonight Deafooss Cauaot be Car4 f.y local tT-TM-'caiionn, u thr cannot reach the SisnuuHl iKrt on o( the car. "Thrr u only one wjv to cure . Klm-s, ana imi is or consuta 'ichal reir.ocic. IVsfnvsaie rausrd by an in :!..novl cocil.i:ottof the mucous lining of the L-i;acuia i'u'jc. When thi tube retsnnflamoii you ha. '4 a ruaioiinireouniior imperfect bei in -, a-iJ w-i.n it is cut. rely closed Peafne is i::s r. aid unless the inflammatioa can be Uken out and this tut restored to its norm! eniuitKia, hearing will be deetrpred forerer; cine cafes out of tea are rsuaed be estsrrb, rbioh m iwi'iinj but a infiimed conditio of li mucous wumcft. We t ; 1 p've One Hundred IV'TIsrf for n r.fof lWfnrtw (rsneed be catarrh) tbst caa-n-t b cured by Hail's Catarrh Cure, bend tor circulars. Ire-?. K. J. CHE-VKT A CO.. Toledo, O. jy 9 Tneit. Tie. lixll'i Kami PU'i are Ute Vest. COURT HOUSE NOTES. PROBATE Estate of Fannie H. Con key, de ceasedtime for filing inventory ex tended 30 days. Estate of John McCulloch, de ceased final discharge of adminis trator granted. Guardianship of Alma Huseby, a minor report filed. Estate of C. E. Brown, deceased- final account set for hearing February 3, at 1 p. m . Estate of Hiram B. Simpkins, de ceasedAlfred and John Simpkins appointed administrators; bond fixed at $1200. Estate of Mary A. Simpkins, de ceasedAlfred and Johu Simpkins appointed administrators; bond fixed at $500. ROAD SUPERVISORS. Road Supervisors for the ensuing year were appointed by the County Court yesterday as follows : 1 Ira Yocom. 2 Ralph Savery. 3 G. S. Nelson. 4 G. H. Crawford. 5 A. R. Southwick. 6 Robert Loe. 7 D. P. Stapleton. 8 M. Mulkey. 9 J. Becker. 10 E. Chamberlain. 11 Percy Hadley 12 Chester Guthrie. 13 James Boydston. 14 Theo Zozel. 15 John Farley 16 J. N. Jones 17 Henry Voth 18 F. J. Morrison. 19 J. A. Hannum. 20 J. H. Mulkey. 21 J. B. Teal 22 Jacob Smith CLAIMS ALLOWED KOADS AND BRIDGES. Johnson Lumber Co, $38.19; Huston & Simon, $10.70 ; C K Spaulding & Co, $14.G2; D Miller, $4.12; R L Martin, $5.26; Denson & McKinney, $3.95; Capital Imp Co, $70; J D Slugle, $24; FE Miller, $4; Van B Sears, $7.89; W O Morrow, $3.99; Percy Hadley, $140; F J Morrison, $41.25; Bryan Lucas Co., 70c. ; A B Brown, $9.51 ; Zim Hinshaw, $2.40; J J Buhler, $64.20; Wm Fudge, $4.75; O D Rider & Son, $10.11 ; Lee Harrington, $4.79; Pierce Riggs, $7.11; J Hannum, 50c; A I Traglio, $30; Ira Yocom, $67.50; G S Nelson, $35; G H Crawford, $27.50; A R Southwick, $75; W E Goodell, $65 ; D P Stapleton, $66. PACPER AOCOCXT H H Jasperson, $10; Gertie Wil liams, $6;CE Huntley, $59.40; D G Meador, $14.80. SALARY AXD EXPENSE H Holman, $22.25; A N Holman, $65; JP VanOrsdel, $57.20; Dr WS Cary, $56.70 ; Ed F Coad, $66.70 ; E M Smith, $137.98; C S Grave?, $104; M A Ford, $50; J E Beezley, $72.50; A M Trent, $40.95 ; J T Ford, $150.71 ; C L Starr, $146.12; J B Nunn, $9. XI ISCELLAX EufS T M Word, $1.25 ; C G Coad, postage $21.50; Glass & Prudhomme, supplies, $90.65 ; R C Craven, circuit court, $2.20; Mrs. G A Carter, circuit court, $21.50 Mrs E Rowell, circuit court, $6.25; R E Moores & Co.. supplies, $1.80; Vaughn & Weaver, $1.50; Item- Uer, printing, $2; Observer, printing; 10; Wectric Light Co, $25; Guy Bros., mdse, 80c; C II Morris, $2;i Bolt & Cherrington, mdse, $3.20; Mrsi F A Wolfe, $5.95 ; West Side, print- i ing, $1.50 ; Dallas Water Co, $10. j i Wm. MU SCOTT, j Truckman, Doe hauling ot all kinds at reasonable j rates. j DALLAS. ORpcoxi I , R alia hi a fP. ,1 at Low Prices As IS to (OS IN k to to is to to to to to to to to to Wfl'!VSSSSrSrST '"v"Ti'i iMiiiri iinaaaasstisailii We made many homes happy this Christmas time and hundreds learned that this store is the best place to trade. Our plan of quoting After-Holiday Prices before Christmas brought the crowds of happy shoppers here. We wish to thank our- many patrons and friends for their liberal patronage in the past and wish them all "A Happy and Prosperous New Year" We know you will have a pros perous year if you continue to buy your Dry Goods, Clothing, Fur nishings, Footwear, etc., at THE BIG STORE i i if I For it will ever be our aim to sell the best goods at tho most reasonable prices and courteous treatment to all. Remember when you want genuine bargains come here. Many New Articles Arriving Every Week. Our Stock is Always Up-to-date and Reliable. ELLIS & KEYT PHONE 246. flAIN STREET m 1 Mrs. T. F. Royal, wife of the veteran Methodist minister, died at her home in Salem, Tuesday, aged 7G years. Mrs. Royal was one of the best known women in Oregon, and was an earnest worker in the Methodist church of which she was a lifelong member. BUSINESS T OfAT S Dr Ha.vt.fir Df'ntJHt Off!rA nvpr Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon. Cheat Hay For Sale. Choice cheat hav. $8 a ton. Crider, Dallas, Or. D. C. Jersey Calves For Sale. Two full blooded Jersey calves for sale. Mutual phone, Black 515. O. E. DENNIS, Dallas, Oregon. Horses For Sale. Two large work horses for sale. A. BURKHALTER, Polk Station, Ore. Postal address, Dallas, R. P. D. 1. For Sale. White Seed Oats for sale by SAMUEL ORR, Rickreall, Or. Found. Found, near Dallas, a man's over coat Owner can have sume hv nmv. ing property and paying for this Notice All our accounts have been placed in the hands of Oscar Hayter for col lection. All accounts must be settled by cash or note by January 1 S. C. DODSON & CO. Pasture To Let. Pasture to let, for horses and cows on the Lee place. Apply to I h' Whealdox, Dallas, Or. Estray Notice. Strayed, from my place in Siletz Basin, about May last, one large steer; 3 or 4 years old; greyish white color, with dunn-colored nose- had bell on when last seen ; branded as rollows: Square crop off left ear anchor brand on right hip, and letter A branded On rirrht hnm TK - -o " - "..in. me cur cut and letter A is my brand; the ...icuui was on mm when I bought lmV Libr.al reward to the person who nnus him and notifies CLARENCE AIRMAN, 1'. O. Falls City, Oregon. A BARGAIN Havinc eiven nn formic t for sale my Threshing Outfit,' consist ing of One 24-horsA-nnirni. engine, with round tanks, pumps and hose complete, and one 32x54 inch 20 bar, large cylinder Separator with uujuavauic iniuies ana wind stacker : tocether with cook stoves, tanks. pva-in jTi1 eACV ln.'La '? t of waVn racks ""Wluirf,v'' reu.y rr nrst-class r 1 i. u macD'nery and wagon racks have heon nrof.,n., 1, 1 T" . kept in the dry when 'riotTsed T though this machine has only worked about 69 days l now offer the outfit for cash or on time, at much less than one-half its first cot JAMES ELLIOTT, Dallas, Oregon. CLEARANCE SAO ON SHOES For a short time only we will sell all shoes, except Walk-over and St. Cecilia Shoes, at greatly reduced prices. Call and see our fine line of Shoes; they are the best in town. Re pairing neatly and promptly done. DALLAS SHOE STORE Mrs. J. C. Gaynor, Proprietor. mm. if Main (.At rt.11.- n '. y Hutu vjucci, - - lianas, urei After - Holiday Bargains My high-grade stock of Silverware, Watches, Clocks and Libbey Cut Glass at very reason able prices to clean-up after the Holiday trade. C. H. MORRIS Jeweler and Optician Main Street. - Dallas Oregon Racket Store Bargains in all Holiday Goods. We keep Domestics. Cents and Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Granite and Tin Ware, Fancy Crepe and Plain Paper, in fact Everything Main Street, Dallas, Oregon TTORNEY AT LAW. Oscar Hayter, Upstairs in Campbell building, DATL,AH. OB, TTOBNEYS AT LAW. Sibley & Eakin, The only reliable set ot AtoW j Polk county. Office on Court St j DALLAS, TTOKNEY AT LAW Ed. F. Coad, Office in Courthouse DALLAS, 0EC TTORNEY AT LAW. N. L. Butler, Office over Dallas City Ru T-WXT.a GUSH UAUIiAO, w- V, FULLER. KEAL ESTATE KILLthe COiinu Dr.Kina Ihxi Discovery I TnkcimBTinu - . fONSL'WPTIOK OUGHSan OLDS Prica 50c 1 $1.00 ret Trial. barest nri gTTT; LES. urnvrv . iTaOTTB- Timber Lands a Specialty "you have patented lands rrel,nquishment3t0 same with me. Office in Crider Building Dallas, Oregon v 1)E- R. C. HuXTEK Room e. Uglow Building Dallas, Oregon TTOKNEY AT LAW J. H. Flower, Office next door to POstoH DALLAS. 00 TT0RXEY AT LAW J. L. CoLLEfS Main Street, Near PosWiS DALLAS, 00- .Attorney at law B. F. JONES Office in Cooper INDEPENDENCE, 1 Builds j ENTIST. M. Hayter, TfllaAn' Office over DALLAS, PHY8ICAN AXD SCHG""- T XT YVnflTlS. M- i LI. i.1 . " v ' Does general PU-fJfU the county. Office on - , DALLAS, Carts CoIdM - -