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Polk County Observer J. C. HAYTER, EDITOR AND tUBLISHER. Published Weekly st 11.50 per Strictly In Advance. Year. D.VU-AS.OUKGO., Jan uaky 26. 1900 The way to build up Dallas is to pat- rjnize Dallas people. THE GREAT 14-15 PUZZLE The direct primary law la a puzzle to many, almost all who attempt to Interpret it, says the Salem corres pondent of the Telegram. Some of the best lawyers In the state get its provisionsconfused. Candidates seek Ing nominations for various offices, even those who aspire to judicial offices, wherein they may have to sit In judgment on the law or some of its provisions, say they are at a loss to know just what to do under certain conditions, and Secretary Dunbar is appealed to daily and Is busy trying to find out what he himself must do to comply with the strict letter of the law. The Secretary of State has very little discretion in passing on a candidate's petition to have his name placed ou the official primary ballot. The raising of Angora goats is rapidly becoming one of tho Important Industries of Western Oregon, and especially of Poik county, where the breeding qf fine goats has received more attention than elsewhere in the state. The demand for Polk county coats Is so great that the breeders are unable to fill the demand. U. 8. Grant, William Elddell and other leading raisers of registered stock were unable to exhibit the usual number of fine animals at the recent goat eliow, the demand for their stock having been so heavy during the past year. Mr. Grant entered no goats for prizes on this account, but aided tho show by exhibiting one or two of his finest animals. The Portland papers unite in pro nouncing Sam Jones a cheap clown and blatherskite. The Observer formed this estimate of tho Rev. Samuel many years ago, and said: "Rev. (?) Sam Jones Is one of the chief attractions at the Chautaqua meeting at Gladstone Park this week. Thousands of people are paying their quarters to hear him tell them that they are 'a set of fools and idiots.' To our notion this Jones Is a vulgar blatherskite." A WORD FOR THE GOAT Another word fur that hardy, useful but somewhat unappreciated animal, the goat. The City of Dallas is the seat of an annual show, as we know, where goats of high degree are on ex hibition. The Angora goat is rather good to look at, and the Ueece is soft and beautiful. Also there is interest in mohair in the world's markets, with willingness on the part of mer chants to pay good prices for this raw material. Now, the gout has been associated with man from early times. But the old-fashioned goat with bad manners, coarse hair and a smellful odor is a differeut brand from the goat of the period. The latter is a civilizer and the support often of the family. He enters the slashing and converts it into a field asking for cultivation and ready to return crops. Dallas does well to hold this show. Western Oregon does well to maintain the goat. Albany Herald. Over-Bardeycd Women. William J. Lachner, of Baker City, is the first Republican to file his declaration with the Secretary of State as a candidate for Congress from the Second District. GRAND OPERA SEASON Savage's Celebrated Company, With Orchestra of Fifty Pieces, Com ing to the Marquani Grand. If Brother Lyon, of the Independence West Side, persists in his determina tion to support only thoso legislative candidates who sign tho senatorial plodgo, he may eventually find it necessary to become a candidate him self In order to carry out his cherished whim. From present prospects, it doesn't seem probable that any Polk county candidate on either ticket will elgu this unreasonable and impractic able pledge. There are enough clean men in all the political parties to nominate clean, capable men to fill all tho offices if they will only stir themselves in time to awaken Interost before tho primaries are hold. Don't wait until you go to the polls and then bo compelled to admit that you don't know anything about tho candidates. It is your duty to know who they are and what they stand for. Newberg Graphic. The most important society and operatic event in the musical history of Portland will be the Grand Opera Festival of three days, begining Mon day, February 5, when Mr. Henry W. Savage's celebrated English Grand Opera Company and orchestra of fifty musicians will be heard for three performances. Opera lovers in Portlund and sur rounding cities have been looking forward to this rare occasion ever since the first announcement that Manager Savage would send his splen did organization to the Northwest. The company Is famous as the largest and most expensive aggregation of artists, musicians and productions that has ever attempted a complete cross-continent tour. The singiugforce alone numbers over 150 people. To convey the enormous equipment of scenery, costumes, mechanical and electric effects, a special Grand Opera train of fourteen coaches and seventy foot baggage cars is required. The performances will be arranged as follows : Monday evenincr. Feb. 5. Tannhaeuser;" Tuesday evening, Feb. C, 'Itigoletto;" Wednesday mat inee, Feb. 7, "Lohengrin;" Wednes day, evening, Feb. 7, "Faust." It has always been a part of Mana ger lavages educational plan in popularizing Grand Opera in English, to give his performances at prices no higher than those paid for other high- class theatrical attractions, so that the reasonable scale will permit all classes of music lovers to enjoy the entire series of operas. Accordingly the scale of prices for reserved seats on the Northwestern tour will range from $1 to $3. Season tickets for nil performances will bo placed on sale at the theater Monday, January 20, permitting patrons to select their seats for all four performances in advance of the regular sale that opens on Thursday, February 1. Mail and out-of-town orders contain ing remittances payable to Mr. W. T. rungio win oe mieu as near as pos- siblo to location desired. Manj tu-Jt i:t tilf: run Kffls his wife bend and ,.,,!, ,ns tl! lt strain tho back ::d .-: j ".-e. without any mca of i.:o .di'rou follow in too c-.i SMC'-'-.-, 'on to ailow ine nv-iier t"'w re!i -Mtratft. The woman! v ?: i:s jcc;rae r!i ::i.:icc.-l. t.hfi-n are ilcbi!it.'.t:t:T sasroo- able drains, with tlx; added pain of in flamed or ulcerated part. In this condi tion the woman bravely tries to carry her household load, afraid to take tho ret she. needs lest a meal will be late. o wonder she is Dale. weak, wretched, surly of tcmoer and snappish of tongue.. Nhe wonlrl li! f.ilsn to nature if she were any tiling else. 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In December following was married and then my husband bought me two botllcs of Dr. l'ierce s Favorite rrescripMun. Before I began to take it I had bearing-down pains at monthly periods, also aizzy spens. After 1 had taken one bottle 1 felt better and had no more pains. After taking the second lu.tiin felt, hotter tlmn ever in mv life, and in September gave birth to a twelve-pound baby girl. 1 am very thankful for your good medicine, and shall tell my friends what it rliil f.ip mo arni Khfill recommend it to all who are afflicted. We think it the best medi cine in the world " 3E74-.tt.rf Not only the Original but the Wv best Little Liver Pills, first put Vut up over 40 year ago, iy 01a much Imitated but never equaled, as thou sands attest. They're purely vegetable, lu.lmr mndn tin of concentrated ano refined mnrlir innl niincinles. extracted from the ivu.ti if AtviTirnn nlnnts. Do not gripe. One or two for stoma;U corrective, throe or four for cathartic FOR STATE PRINTER W. J. Clarke, of Qervais, Visits Polk County in Interest ot His Candidacy. William J. Clarke, editor of the Gervais Star, and a Republican candidate for the nomination for State Printer, was in Polk county in the interest of his candidacy several days this week. He is visiting all the counties of the state, and went from here to southern Oregon, having alreadv spent several weeks east of the Cascades. i'ernap3 no man lias a wider ac quaintance in the state than "Billy" Clarke, and in Dallas he found many of his old-time schoolmates and friends f "Initiative and Referendum Causes Legal Complications ;" "Many Details of New Law Put People Entirely at 80a ;" "Candidates Puzzlo Over Direct Primary" these aro samples of the headlines to bo found daily in the newspapers of Oregon. Tho people of the state paid a high price to keep George C. Lrownell in the senate from a Populist county. Here's a wise man. The editor of the Falls City Logger says: "We have received a communication for publication from women agitating the Women's Suffrage Movement, also an article from women who are fighting the proposition. In order to keep peace with all the ladies, we shall publish neither communication." Dallas Defeats Multnomah. A crowd that taxed the seating and standing capacity of tho college gym nasium saw tho Dallas College bas ketball team defeat the Multnomah team of Portland by a score of 22 to 5 lust Saturday night. The game was too one-sided to be interesting, the final result never being in doubt from tho llrst live minutes of the play. Morton and Arnold were tho bright particular stars of the Dallas team, while Shaw, Teats and Reynolds played their usual substantial game. Referoo Krohn, ot Portland, was fair in his decisions, and good-feeling pre vailed on both sides, A preliminary game between Dallas' and Multno mah's second team resulted in a victory for Dallas by a soore of 9 to 7. The next big game will be with Cor vallis, on tho Dallas lloor, February 9. uniy 27 signers are required on a primary nominating petition In Polk county. A Democratic petition must contain 21 names. Running for office under the new law is dead easy. Tho Kidneys Vfcca they ere weak, top J, or stagnant, the whole system suffers. Don't neg lect tfcea at Uus time, hut fceed Lha warning of tho echini hack, tho Moated fics. tho sallow coratlexion. tho urinary dlsorccr, and fceia treatment st once with Hood'sSaitaparilla which ccntahs tho test end tefest curative suhsLcnces. ' For testimonials of remark aLIe curl Send tor Book on Kidneys, No. &. C It tioe4 Co Lwt2, tl2 Masquerade Ball. The members of the Dallas orches tra are busily engaged in making arrangements for the masquerade ball to be given in the Woodman Hall on the evening of February 14. A musical program of far more than average merit is being rehearsed, and will include all the late popular suc cesses. The ball is being anxiously looked forward to in social circles, and a largo attendance of maskers and spectators is assured. Handsome prizes will be awarded to maskers, and the floor will bo in charge of experienced managers. Watch for further announcements. among the business and professional men of the city. He is a native son of Oregon, and was born in 1857. His father, Hon. Samuel A. Clarke, now of Washington, D. O, was one of Oregon's earliest uewspaper men, and was editor of the Oregon ian during tho Civil War. W. J. Clarke is of thorough newspaper and printer stock' from both branches of the family, and understands the printing business in its every detail, having followed it from boyhood. Mr. Clarke has never been before the people for office, though he has been a life-long Republican and a hard worker for the cause at all times. He has occupied many posi tions of trust and responsibility, and has always given a good account of himself. Should he be chosen State Printer he pledges himself to give an honest, economical administration of the office in the interest of the entire peoplo of the state. tfaiis City not Oscar Ellis visited his uncles, the Guy brothers, in Dallas, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Myer left for Dolph, Tuesday, to make a short visit. Mrs. Wallace Brown, of Pedee, has been visiting relatives here the past week. A poverty social will be given in the basement of the Christian church on Friday eveniag, February 2. A. R. Ross and bride have arrived here and are now living in the house just completed by Mr. Aurland. The lecture given at the M. E. church by Dr. Shattuck, last Wednes day eveuing was well attended aud enjoyed by all. C. J. Pugh, the optician and jeweler, is taking" a correspondence course in the South Bend College of Optics, South Bend, Indiana. The School Officers and Teachers' meeting for this district will be held at the Falls City schoolhouse, Satur day, January 27. Every body come and spend a day for the boys and girls. A good lunch will be served. The new officers fo'r the Sunday School of the Christian church are: N. A. Em mitt, supt. ; H. C. Seymour, assistant supt. ; Chester Siefarth, sec. ; Mrs. Vassall, cor. sec. ; Mr. Skeels, treas. ; J. C. Friuk, chorister; Mrs. A. E. Myer, organist. W. J. Clarke, of Gervais, Oregon, publisher of the Star, has been among us making new acquaintances and meeting old ones. He is a candidate for the nomination for State Printer on the Republican ticket at the pri mary nominating election April 20. Selling Keuame boods usy at Low Prices many homes happy this Christmas time and hundreds is the best piace w uaue. uur plan of KILLED WHILE HUNTING William Helmick Meets Instant Death by Accidental Discharge of Shotgun. Cold in death, with a gaping gun shot wound in his side, William Helmick, the 16-year-old son of James Helmick, was found on a raft in a slough near his father's residence at Parker, Saturday morning. The boily was badly burned, the shot having set his clothing on fire. The young man had gone hunting before breakfast, and when he did not return, his mother grew uneasy aud sent her son-in-law, Clay Bush, to look for him. Bush found the dead body about 10 o'clock on the raft of logs a short distance from the house. It is presumed he had been dead about three hours, as a neighbor heard a shot in that direction about ociock in me morning, ana it was the only shot reported as having been heard by any one. He was carrying a repeating shotgun. It is not known how tho accident occurred, but it is supposed that he dropped the gun in some way while it was cocked, and the jar when falling set u off, as he received the full charge in his side and must have died almost instantly. He was the only boy in a family of four, and was a general favorite in nis nome community, ine remains were buried in the K. of P. cemetery south of Monmouth, Monday. We made on rnfiri that this store quoting After-Holiday Trices 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 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 'PHONE 246. r w r I f li RE THE BIG ST For it will ever be our aim to sell the best goods at the 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 HAIN STREET BUSINESS LOCALS. Dr. . Hayter, Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon. Cheat Hay For Sale. Choice cheat hay, $8 a ton. Ciuder, Dallas, Or. D. C. Clearance Sale of Books. For the nest 30 days we will offer our largo stock of books at clearance side prices. Note these reductions : $1.50 books at $1. $1.00 books at 7oC 75o books at 50c. 50c books at 33o. 25c books at 15a 15c books at 10c. (cloth boundl. STAFKIN DBUG COMPANY, Dallas. Oregon. Chauticey Crider arrived home last Friday evening from a visit to the h'ime of his parents iu Sun Jose, Ca'. ICcdc! Dyspepsia Curo Coasts what you eat. Notice of Teachers' Examination Notice is hereby given that the county superintendent of Polk county will hold tho regular examination of applicants for state and county papers in the courthouse at Dallas, as follows : Commencing Wednesday, February 14, ai nine ociock a. m., and con tinuing until Saturday, February 17, at four o'clock p. m. Wed n esd a' Pe nmanship, history, spelling, algebra, reading, school law. Thursday Written arithmetic, the ory of teaching, grammar, book-keep ing, physics, civil government. Friday Physiology, geography, mental arithmetic, composition, phys ical geography. Saturday Botany, plane geometry, general history, English literature, psychology. FOB COUSTY PAPERS. Commenncing Weduesday, at nine o'clock a. m., and continuing until Friday, February 16, at four o'clock p. m. First, Second and Third Grade Certificates. Wed nesday Pen m a nsn ip, h Istory, orthography, reading. Thursday Written arithmetic, the ory of teaching, grammar, physiology. Friday : Geography, mental arith metic, school law, civil government. rBIMAKY CERTIFICATES. Wednesday: renmanship, orthog raphy, arithmetic, reading. Thursday: Art of questioning, theory of teaching, physiology. C. L. STARR, County School Superintendent Sunday School Association. A meeting of the Polk County Sun day School Association will be held in the Presbytertian church in Dallas February 8-9. Eev. W. C. Merritt, an international Held worker will be present. It is desired that each Sun day school in the county shall le represented. Let each school elect delegates on January 28, or February and send their names to Piev. D, ounan liecKer, Dallas, in order tr secure entertainment, with name and denomination or school as early as possible. A good program will be provided. Please consider this a per- wuui luviuou, ana see tnat your ecnool is represented. Convention will open at 1 :30 p. m., Wednesday, Feb ruary 7. D. M. Metzgeb, Vice-President A Valuable Addition. The latest addition to the Observer 30b oince is a Kosback perforating machine. This machine makes the round-hole perforation, the same as is found in a sheet of postage stamp?, and is a necessity in every up-to-date printing ofbee. Another recent addi tion to the office is a handsome oak type cabinet, well filled with job type or tne latest faces. The Observer boasts a "city printing office in the best country town in Oregon," and i3 prepared to make good its claim by duplicating any job printed from late type faces in the city offices. Let us figure with you on your next job. Candidate's Cards. The Observer job office is prepared to print cards for candidates on short notice. The candidate's photograph will be printed on the card, when de sired, at a slight advance in price Cards are not expensive, and are a genteel means of introduction to the voters. Candidates of all rartioa r invited to call and see samples. Miss Jennie Muscott arrived home Saturday night from a several weeks' stay in California. Dfifiws Cannot be Cnrfd vl -vc..' ii'"' t:rn. the t cannot iracli th. s .i i-ear. There is obit on. :m'ss, ana that is by cun'stita . IX'-fnesj is causetl br an is aof Uie mucous lininir of the - ' " ' " 1-13 uiTriMnnimea c-. n v ? 4 r-..u misronnior irrrvrfect httx u. 1 cia it 13 ent-r iy closta Peafnes if . . cot, ul unless the inflammation can be :alaL-.i this tube restored to its normal :io3, hcjrir.5 .U be destroyed forever--:a cwut of ten are caneed'by eatarrh! :... h is tK::sint hut an inCaaied condmon oi parous MriV.oes. V Ip ve One Hundred Dollar, for anr ? of I'et.fneiS (rinsed by catsrrh) thit cn r. -t b cured by Hall' .Catarrh Cure, bend lor Ciri.niar, Iree. J. CHEXET CO. , Toledo, O. Bail'. Family l'u.a are th best. Hay For Sale. Good baled timothy, $8 per ton ; cheat, $7. Call at, or phone to Mc Arthur farm near Derry. JAMES HICKERSON. J 27 sale, Goats For Sale. head of gwd grade goats for Rural phone. O. E. DENNIS, Dallas, Oregon. Seed Oats For Sale. Clean spring white seed oats sale by C. W. Boyle, Dallas. for For Sale. White Seed Oats for sale by SAMUEL ORR, Rickreall, Or. Lumber For Sale. 1700 feet 1 by 4 sheeting, and about 1800 feet 1 by 8, 12 to 16 feet long, all rough ; price $7.50 per M. Inquire of George C. Mitty, at Cone's mill. Wanted to Trade. Will trade a brand new sewing machine for fair-sized work horse. L. D. Daxiel, Dallas, Or. Hop Yard For Rent. Hop yard for rent. Inquire of Fay Brown, Dallas, R. F. D. 1. Wood Wanted. Notice is hereby given that by order of the County Court of Polk County, Oregon, sealed bids will be received at the County Clerk's office for 40 cords of clean, straight, oak-grub wood, and 20 cords of body-fir wood ; grub wood to be not less than 2 inches in diameter at small end, and not larger than 9 inches at the large end : all wood to he delivered at the same time, at the wuii.uuuoc uui taier man September 1, mob. mas will be opened Wednesdav February 7, 19OG, at 10 o'clock a. m. Court reserves the right to reieet. nnv and all bid3. E. M. SMITH, County Clerk. Notice of Dissolution. By mutual agreement, the o- firm of Loughary & Ellis has this day been dissolved. M. D. Ellis ha, m 3 entire interest in the stock and accounts to his partner who assumes all indebtedness. All bills ri.m t firm are to be paid to TJ. S. Loughary who will conduct the business at the old stand. We wish to thank our friends and customers for past favors U. S. LOCGHABY, M. D. Ellis. Dallas, Oregon, January n, 1906. Railroad Lands for Lease. Lands of the Oresron and rnntrr. Railroad Corapanv. in On.n be leased for the year 1906 subject to cancellation of lease in th th. . . . "I of tbe lease. Owners of farms and ranches adjoin ng railroad lands should fii applications not later than Februarv 1.1906, after which date .rp,S from others will t . Address: CHARLES W. EBEP.LEIN, Acting Land Agent, 1035 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. I I t I I I i s I I CLEARANCE SALE ON SHOES ! For a short time only we will sell all shoes, j except Walk-over and St. Cecilia Shoes, at j! greatly reduced prices. Call and see our fine I; line of Shoes; they are the best in town. Re- pairing neatly and promptly done. l DALLAS SHOE STORE Mrs. J. C. Gaynor. Proprietor. Main Street, Dallas, Oregon! Lewis and Clark Awards. County Judge Coad requests the Observer to announce that he has a number of Lewi3 and Clark awards that have not been called for. The persons for whom medals or diplomas are being held are M. Fletcher. E. Wilder, L. C. Osterfield, W. Forbs, S. i-noroes, K. Russell, B. Z. Landreth ana C. A. Patrick. These parties may receive their awards bv writioc to uuuge uoad. HARNESS mrs. ueorge E. Johnson and little daughter are at home again after a several weeks' visit with relatives in Portland. Wm. MUSUOTT, Truckman, Does hauling of all kinds at reasonable ra.ies. DALLAS. ORRfiON 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 Enrlv n!sn Tho famous little piZs. Racket Store Bargains in all Holiday Goods. If you desire to groom your horse in the proper style,a har ness shop is the proper place to buy your outfit. I carry & complete stock of : : HARNESS, ROBES, BLANHETSWj and can fit you out in short f order. Also carry a full l' of Driving and Working Gloves, at from 75c to f2JM ALWAYS EEADY TO DO lOTj REPAIRING. I f Frank A. MAIN ST.. DALLAS. ORE e keen r aJ Ladies Domestics, Gents' Fui granite and Tin Ware, Fancy Crepe and Plain Paper, in fat Everything Maia Stree. Dallas. Oregon ine U5J1UUKIV"- P0MME SLICf iMntfMfOM QUARTER CP" , LIKE AU SIGN Of TKff; TOWW CANADIAN CO-l-" fcsiMliW Salem, Falls CUT if s era Railway Co. TIME-TABLE Effective W Dailj except SoW- A. f. 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