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G OUNTY PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY VOL. XX DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, MARCH 17, 1908. NO. 4 H. M. CAKE OPENS CAMPAIGN Delivers Able and Forcible Address to PolK County Voters in Dallas. Favors Popular Vote For Senator. A I . . J ' I , i - V. w Hon. H. M. Cake, Republican candi dal for Domination for the office of United States Senator, opened his campaign in Polk county, Thursday eight, delivering a speech at the Courthouse in which be set forth clearly and definitely his platform and stated the grounds on which he offered himself before tho voters of Oregon as a candidate. The large courtroom was well filled with citizens of Dallas and the sur rounding country, and the speaker was given a hearty reception when he wa9 intrcd uced by George T. Gerlinger. With a brief apology to the assembly for coming before them Id person and uninvited to urge nis claim for the nomination; and explaining that this method of campaigning was -made practically necessary by the new pri mary law, Mr. Cake proceeded directly to tbe body of his address. In his entire speech there was little of tbe proverbial Are and fervor of impas sioned oratory. He spoke simply and directly, driving bis line of argument surely and logically from point to point, speaking in the matter-of-faot way of a man Indulging in a quiet aiscuBBion with a friend. - Only at rare intervals durlnor hisentiresneeoh was his voice lifted above an ordinary conversational pitch. Denying the oft-repeated assertion that the party In politics is fast van ishing and will soon become a thing or tne past, be showed bow the exist ence of political parties as Points around which public opinion may crystallize is absolutely essential to the life of a government constituted as is the government of the United States. Even as Darties must exist. party loyalty upon which they are dependent for their life must also exist. From this statement he led up to tbe important question, "Why am I a Republican?" Because, be main tained, that since Its founding the Republican party had proven itself to be invariably in tbe right, and because its whole past record was one justly calculated to inspire In its adherents the greatest pride and loyalty. He spoke in high terms of Boose- veil's policies as the purest examples of the policy of the Republican party, and declared that tbey established a point back of which there could be no retreat In the politics of the future, and that, representing as tbey do the very essence of purity and beneficence In legislation, uo party, neither Repub lican nor Democrat, would dare repud iate tbem. Passing from that point, he defl-nlU-ly'Ueclared himself to be In favor of tbe Direct Primary Law and tbe election of United States Senators by a direct vote of the people. Personally, he said, he could see no legitimate reason for conducting the election of a United States Senator in any different manner from that of a Representative. He showed that there is a general sen tin ejt throughout tbe United States iu favor of amending Its Constitution so as to bring about that result From that fact, he infers tbat tbe people desire it, and be believes tbat until the National constitution is amended In that way, Statement No. 1 offers the onlysure method of securing the desired result. He spoke at length of the disgrace ful deadlocks that had occurred time and again in the election of Senators under the old system, and touched upon the greater amount of political cor ruption that could exist under those conditions. A Senator, he maintains, who is elected by tbe people Is prao- tically safe from corruption, for, rely ing upon the firm support of his enormous body of constituents, be is in a position to snap bis fingers at any The Superior Quality of our Finishing Lumber Insures You a Good Job. If You Contemplate Building Insist on having Your Lumber from the WILLAMETTE VALLEY LUMBER CO. 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DALLAS, OREGON other power that may threaten him. v Id closing, be pointed out the absurdity of anyone fearing the elec tion of a Democratic Senator In June, in a state with a 30,000 majority of Republican votes. The whole matter hinged oq party loyalty, he affirmed, and if every Republican stood loyal to his beliefs, such outcome of the elec tion would not be possible. TEACHERS AT RICKREALL Parents, Instructors and School Offi cers Hold Interesting and Instructive Meeting. Tbe School Convention held at Rick real), Saturday, was well attended by teachers from all parts of this section and adjoining sections of Polk county. Professor L. R. Traver, of Mon mouth, handled with great skill the subject "Conditions In Our Public Schools That Should Be Improved," and succeeded In drawing out almost everyone in the assembly to join in the general discussion tbat followed his address. O. N. Murdock, of Inde pendence, spoke on "School Attend ance,' ' and C. L. Hawley, of McCoy, on "Elementary Agriculture in the School." Following his Address StateSuperln tendeut J. H. Ackerman spoke io a most interesting manner on the same subject.- Mr. Ackerman has just returned from a State Superintendents' Convention held In Washington, D. C, at which 45 superintendents from various states In tbe Union were present. At that convention Mr. Ackerman spoke on bis plan of secur ing special teachers In the branch of elementary agriculture, who should make a circuit of five or six schools each, and give tbe pupils practical instruction along that line. Mr. Ackerman said that his plan was very favorably received by those present at the convention, and will probably be adopted by nearly every 'one of the United States. Special muslo for, tbe program at Rickreall was furnished by tbe young people of that place, and an excellent luncheon was served to the visitors by the girls of the Rickreall school. The meeting was presided over by A. O, Rempel, vice-president of the Polk County School Officers' Association for that section. ALL ASSOCIATIONS UNITE Christian Young People of Dallas Form Strong Organization For Work. A union business meeting of all the Christian associations of the churches of Dallas, was held at the Presbyterian Church, Friday evening. Tbe meeting was well attended and every one present took an active Interest in the business for which the session had been called. Alphus Boyd, of the Christian Endeavor of the Christian Church, acted as chairman . and Miss Vera Cosper, of the young people's associ ation of the Presbyterian Church, served as secretary. The most Important action of tbe convention wag tbe formation of what might be called a Union Association, comprising all of the young people's Christian associations of this city. Tbe officers fot this greater league were selected impartially from the various associations, as follows; F. E. FUher, of the K. L. C. E., of the Evangelical church, president; H. C. Seymour, of the Christian church, vice-president ; Mrs. L. A. Bollman, of the Epworth League of the Method Ut Church, secretary ; Miss Vera Cosper, of tbe Endeavor Association of the Presbyterian church, treasurer. This organization was entered into by tbe young people because it is their belief that it will result In far more effective work, and even greater harmony between tbe various denomi nations in this city than has existed at any previous time. Union services will be held quarterly. The first meet ing will be held April 18. The Leap Tear dancing party to be given by tbe lady members of tbe Car nation Club at Woodman Hall tomor row night promises to be one of tbe most enjoy able social affairs ever held in the county. Invitations have been sent out to tbe society folk of all the neighboring towns, and a large attendance is assured. The hall will be handsomely decorated, and a fine lunch will be served in the banquet num. The Drocrrams printed today are a beautiful work of art. Stock- well's orchestra, which will be Increased to nine men for tbe occasion. held a special rehearsal Sunday after- oood, and will rurolsh a program or unusual merit The members of tbe social set are looking forward with cleiaant anticipation to tbe first party to be gives by the club women, know ing full well that a delightful treat Is la store for all who attend. Smith & Bbeltoa will open their millinery and famishing Roods tors la the Riley building on Satur day, March 81, wbeo all line will be opea and ready for Inspection. Tbe Spring showing of millinery will be made oa that day, as well as tbe floe stock of ladies' suits la all of tbe late styka aod materials. MORE MONEY FOR CANNERY Stockholders Will Be Asked to Increase Capital Stock of Company to $15,000. An Informal meeting of the stock holders In the Dallas Canning Com pany and of those interested, in the installment of a fruit cannery In this city was held in the courthouse yester day afternoon to discuss the question of increasing the capital stock of the company. G. W. Myer and H. O. Campbell, president and seoretary, respectively, of the company, have been traveling among tbe canneries of the Willam ette Valley for the past three weeks, aud at yesterday's meeting Mr. Camp bell frankly laid before the assembly all the information that they had gathered during their tour of inspec tion. He showed clearly and conclusively to those who were present that the promoters of the Dallas cannery had been proceeding along lines which were entirely wrong, and that tbey had been misled by erroneous inform ation into attempting to begin an enterprise before they were properly prepared for it. A cannery cannot be built and equipped for $1600, as they had been led to believe, but will coet at least $7500. The subject was seriously discussed from every viewpoint, and Jt was finally decided to call a meeting of the stockholders within a short time and vote to increase the capitalization of tbe company to $15,000. If this Increase is authorized, sufficient funds to build and equip the cannery will be assured, and enough means will remain to operate the cannery until it becomes self supporting. It was decided to increaso the limit qj shares of stock allowed to each purchaser, so tbat those desiring to secure more than two shares may be permitted to do so.. Solicitors were sent out immediately with the original lists and met with enthusiastic encouragement from every .former subscriber. Many who originally sub scribed for only two shares have already raised their subscription fto four or five shares, and stand ready to buy more If necessary. The enterprise will be pressed with renewed vigor, and now, since tbe directors have gotten the work thor oughly In hand so that mistakes that might have been made had they attempted to work blindly and prao tically uninformed, may be avoided, the prospects for the success of the campaign for a cannery are brighter than they have ever been before. ARE YOU READY? GO! But one thing's certain: you're not ready, no mat ter where you re going, unless you're ' properly dressed. The best clothes for you to wear for any man to wear the best clothes made, are Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes. And our store is the place where you find them. Let us show you the new Varsity models. Snappiest styles ever shown. Campbell & Hollister Dallas, Cash Store Oregon THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TRIO Famous Entertainers Will Appear at Woodman Hall on Thursday Evening of This Week. Mrs. Smith's and Miss Shelton's new store In the Riley building will be known as The Ladies' Emporium. In addition to carrying a fine line of millinery, ladies' suits and furnish ings, it will be a branch of the famous Needlecraft of Portland. Mrs. White, representing the Portland house, will attend the opening In Dallas on Sat urday, March 81, and will remain sev eral days to give Instruction. Needle craft has only one branch in the val ley at the present time, the same being located In Salem. The new branch In Dallas will be greatly appreciated by the women of Polk county. W. I. Reynolds, principal of the State Reform School, visited his family Id Dallas over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Hansou left for Seattle yesterday after a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kersey. The famous Transcontinental Trio, traveling for the Lyceum Entertain ment Bureau, will appear at the Woodman Hall, Thursday evening, giving the fourth entertainment in the course which has been seoured for the present season by the faculty of Dallas College. The members of the company are all highly recommended as enter tainers of exceptional talent and power. Miss Helen Ooff, of Los Angeles, a trained contralto singer of wide fame and Miss Maude Annette Drake, of Chicago, a skilled dramatlo reader, furnish tbe more serious por tion of the program, while George Bartlett Cutter, of Boston, the Inimit able singing humorist and Imperson ator, adds the touch of comedy that makes tbe entertainment complete. The price of admission, which was originally 76 cents, has been reduced to 60 cents so that the entertainment will come easily within the reach of all, and it is anticipated that an especially large crowd will be in attendance on that occasion. ' DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE Mrs. Evaline Steffy Passes to the Great Beyond at Age of Seventy Eight Years. Mrs. Evaline H. Steffy died at the home of her son, S. D. Steffy, Friday morning, after a long illness. Mrs. Steffy was born in Lawrence county, Illinois, November 30, 1839, and the greater part of her life was spent In that state. She was married ' in 1863, and was the mother of nine children, seven of whom are living. Mrs. Steffy came to Oregon with her husband last April and made her home at the home of her son, S. D. Steffy. Mr. Steffy and his father left Satur day for Illinois, where the body of the deceased will be buried. Notice. To all owners of fruit trees In Polk County : This is the time of year to spray all fruit trees for San Jose soale, and In order that the fruit Industry of the county may be protected every body having trees Infected with Ban Jose scale should spray their trees with the Lime and Sulphur spray. ROSS H. NELSON, 3-13-3t County Fruit Inspector. H. S. Portwood, one of Polk county's well known residents, was down from Alrlle on a business visit, Friday. Mr. Portwood has decided to enter the race for County Clerk on the Repub lican ticket, and has filed his petition for the nomination. Earl Parker, of Portland, visited friends in Dallas, Saturday and Sunday. Frank Robertson went to Portland yesterday, where he has secured employment In a woolen mill. An excellent program la being pre pared for the school meeting to be held at Eola next Saturday. Efforts are being made to secure both State Superintendent Ackerman and Presi dent Kerr, of the Oregon Agricultural College, to be present on that occasion and address tbe assembly of school officers and teachers. Independence will soon have a Mutual telephone exchange, to be con nected with the extensive valley sys tem and the Home exchange la Portland. THE QUALITY AND CHARACTER OF FENCE on a farm almost invariably indicates the degree of prosperity enjoyed by the owner. Millions of dollars are made and saved on well fenced farms, where like amounts on like acreage on unfenced lands are annually lost. We carry AMERICAN FENCE and shall be pleased to show you our stock and explain the merits of our fence at any time. We guarantee the American to be not only the best but the CHEAP EST fence in the world. We have put out one carload of thi3 fence thi3 spring and will soon have another at your disposal. You will also find our warehous filled with a complete line of Farm Implements, such as Discs, Harrows, Plows, Garden Cultivators, Corn Planters, Grass Seeders, Garden Tools and Steel Goods at the lowest possible prices. Wm. FAULL, Dallas, Oregon