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PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY
VOL. XX
DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, APRIL 3, 1908.
NO. 6
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SPRING 15 HERE
and housecleaning will soon com
mence. Remember we carry the
largest and most complete line of
Carpets, Wall Paper and Pictures,
and the largest line of Lace Cur
tains in the city. Just received a
large shipment of Reed Rockers.
Also Lowe Bros.' Paints, the best in the market.
Drop in and get a color card. '
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Successors to F. J. Chapman.
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AWFUL EXPLOSION
AT CAR SHOPS
Bursting Piston Head Kills August
derlinger and Cripples His
Brother, Carl-Apprentice
Boy Badly Hurt.
The explosion of a heated piston
bead in the machine shop of the
Salem, Falls City & Western Railway
Company, Wednesday afternoon,
resulted In the death of August
Gerlinger, an engineer In the employ
ment of the company, and the serious
iDjury of his brother, Carl, master
mechanic in the shops, and of John
Cerny, an .apprentice.
The accident occured about 6:30
o'clock. There were practically no
eye witnesses, excepting the two men
who were injured. William Bichter,
a machinist, was at work in a differ
ent part of the shop, and I. L. Smith,
foreman of the sawmill, was just enter
ing the door when the explosion
occured, but neither one was looking
toward the group around the piston
The piston bad been brought over
from the sawmill to be repaired, and
the master mechanio and his appren
tlce bad heated the head and were
inserting the piston rod so as to
shrink the head firmly upon it.
August Oerllngei had just left his
engine and stepped Into the shop to
make his regular report to the master
mechanic, and was standing within a
few feet of the place where they were
working on the piston.
Suddenly the head burst with a ter
rific explosion, one fragment tearing
hole in the north wall of the build
ing and falling in a field at a distance
of about 200 feet, and the other crash
ing through the south '.wall and fall
ing near the south east corner of the
shop.
The room was filled with a cloud of
dust and smoke, out of which Smith
and Bichter saw the young apprentice,
Cerny, staggering with torn clothing
and blackened face, apparently
severely injured.
Carl Gerlinger was found, lying
near the scene of the accident, blinded
by the blast, his left aim torn off at
the elbow, and two fingers of his right
band carried away. The severed
hand and wrist had been thrown clear
across the shop.
His brother, August, was lying on
his right side within a few feet of the
place where the fragment of Iron
crashed through the northern wall.
His body was scarcely marked, but
the upper portion of his face was torn
almost entirely away. Death had
apparently been instantaneous. It is
supposed that he was struck by the
flying piece of iron.
Under careful attendance Carl
Gerlinger was resting easily yester
day, and it is believed that his sight
will not be seriously Impaired,
although his eyeballs were severely
turned by the explosion. An eye
specialist came from Portland yester
day and will do everything in his
power to save bis sight. No other
injuries excepting those to his arms
and hand have been discovered. John
Cerny suffered, no injury excepting
a broken bone in his right arm, and
several painful bruises about the
body. It is believed that his recovery
will be rapid and complete.
Although the cause of the explosion
is not certainly known, it is believed
to be due to the accumulation of steam
In the cavity In the piston head. The
head was made hollow to avoid unnec
essary weight, and after being used
for some time, water forced its way
through the pores of the metal, par
tially filling this space. When heated
to a white heat, preparatory to shrink
ing it onto the shaft, an enormous
steam pressure was generated, caus
ing the explosion whose effects' were
so disastrous.
August Gerlinger was a nephew of
Louis Gerlinger Sr., of Portland,
president ol the Dallas-Falls City
railroad, and was only 28 years of age
at the time of his death. He was born
in Germany and came to America
about six yean ago. For three years
be was employed by 'the Southern
Paciflo Company, after which he
moved to Dallas and served as an
engineer on the Dallas-Falls City
road. He is survived by a wife and
two children.
George Gerlinger was in Portland
when the accident occurred, but
Immediately upon receiving the mes
sage he secured a trained nurse and
took the night train for Salenj. He
was met by B. McLennan with a rig,
and they drove across to Dallas at
onoe, arriving in this city about mid
night Dr. Butler was brought from
Independence by special motor, and
every possible attention was given to
the two injured men.
CORRESPONDENCE
FED EE HILLS.
The Spring term of the Cherry
Grove school has just ended-
Born, Tuesday, March 84, to Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Oleman, a daughter.
Pine Burbank assisted Robert Arn
old in the work in his hopyard last
week.
Mrs. John Ritner's mother and sis
ter from Washington are visiting at
her home.
Jesse Tost recently purchased a fine
Jersey bull from Thomas Kinchin to
head his dairy herd.
Spring promises to be late In the
bills, and weather conditions thus far
have been quite unpleasant
The rural mall carrier finds It neces
sary to use a double team, because
the condition of the roads In the hills
makes travel exceedingly difficult
Tbe new subscribers to the telephone
line recently built from Airlle are
Riley Burbank, C. 8. Craton, Bex
Womer, Robert Arnold and Charles
Klrber.
Goat shearing In this neighborhood
is progressing slowly owing to tbe
damp weather. Mr. Asber, of Alsea,
is at present shearing about 300 bead
of goats for Joseph Brown.
Jesse Tost reports that several of
bia young goats have recently been
killed by a wild. cat Six big cats
bare been killed In this vicinity by
the Hanna brothers, bat tbe goats
still continue to be killed almost dally.
Louis Edwards will soon bars bis
logging crews at work once more; tbe
Spauldiog camp will resume work as
soon as crews can be obtained ; to
Simpson crews will commence Moo-
day, and Haooa Brothers camp Is
already running full blast Tbe log
ging business will soon be placed In
the same sound condition la which It
stood be for. tb recent Industrial
depress loo.
PES EE.
Pedee Is to organise a Dairymen's
Association.
Oar fanners ar bury 4owisg.j
although the weather is unsettled.
Thomas Kinchin made a flying trip
to the Capitol City on business this
week.
Ernest Bush has finished his con
tract of clearing off tbe Scanlon bop
yard.
Sheep and goat men are making an
effort to exterminate the coyotes, wild
cats, and other varmints that have
been killing their stock during the
winter.
It Is reported that B. Pickens will
return to the valley near Perry dale,
and that Thomas Kinchin will take
charge of the I. X. L. ranch In the
near future.
A surprise party was given at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kin
chin last Saturday evening. Music
and games were enjoyed, and an excel
lent lunch was served.
Miss Kellle Kinchin has finished a
successful term of school In tbe Cherry
Grove dlstrlctand will be employed by
L. Rltner to assist Jn caring for bis
wife, who Is still In poor health.
Tbe dairy business Is looming op in
our neighborhood, and Jerseys are In
demand. J. W. Tost has purchased
from the L X. L. ranch a high-grade
Jersey, which he will place at the head
of his herd.
INDEPENDENCE.
J. Hllllard was a passenger to Port
land, Wednesday.
Miss MaryBartmaa has returned to
her bona In Ashland.
Mrs. O. M. Johnson, of Salem, Is
visiting relatives in this city.
M. C, Williams has purchased a half
Interest In lh Dove drug store.
Mrs. M. W. Wallace Is la Corvallis
with ber son, Edwin, who la Ul.
P. Bergman baa gone to California
where be will make bis borne la future.
Miss Opal McDevltt is vfaltlng at
tbe borne of ber sister, Mrs. O. W.
Coo key.
Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Eirklaad enter
tained tbe Wb 1st Club at tbelr bom
Mooday evening. I
Lieutenant Williams, from the Fbll-!
ltpioea. Is vial ting relatives and
friends In this city.
Tbe ofSoers of tbe new Home Tele-i
phone Company am W. E. Craven,
president : J. M. Staats, vice-president ;
W. L. Bice, manager; C. 0. Patriok,
secretary and treasurer. Servioe will
be established about June 1. J. L,
Hanna was elected to serve on the
board of directors.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cooper oelebrated
their twenty-fifth wedding anniver
sary at their home Friday. The even
ing was pleasantly spent in social
amusements, and light refreshments
were served at its close. Mr. and Mrs
Cooper were presented with a beauti
f ul set of spoons by their guests.
POLK.
Mrs. Katherine Enns recently sold
her 1907 prune crop,
Several cases of whooping cough are
reported in this neighborhood.
Mr. Harris Is building a neat and
cosy cottage on the property recently
purchased from C. A. Ramsey.
Many people are looking for prop
erty in this vicinity, which will be
suitable for small fruit farming.
It is reported that the young men of
this neighborhood will organize a
baseball team for the coming season.
Peter Neufeldt, of Richmond, Texas,
who purchased a tract of land near
here a short time ago, has returned to
his home in the south.'
Dr.MarkHayter has planted goose
berries between the fruit trees on his
farm near bear, and Is preparing to
set out a quantity of strawberry plants
also.
Mrs. Osborne, of Suiithfleld, died
last week, her death being caused by
a cancer. The funeral was held Bun-
day, and the body was burled at this
place.
Mrs. J. R. Robblns Is recovering
rapidly from the effects of a broken
ankle, received a few weeks ago. She
Is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
G. H. Robblns.
MONMOUTH.
Messrs. Bridwell & Craven have Bold
their hardware business to a Corvallis
firm.
H. K. Slckafoose has sold his prop
erty In this city to Mr. Neal of McMIn
ville. Mrs. C. W. Leonard Is recovering
nicely from a severe attack of pneu
monia. N. Heffly has purchased property in
Cooper Hollow and will engage In fruit
farming.
W. B. Barnett is Improving his
orchard by grafting new scions on the
old stocks.
G. T. Corn well was quite seriously
injured Tuesday, while shoeing a
vicious horse.
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 lis show you
the new Varsity models.
Snappiest styles ever
shown.
Campbell & Hollister
Dallas,
Cash Store
Oregon
CONFERENCE IN SESSION
Many Pastors and Lay Delegates
Attend Convention in Dallas
This Week.
REPORT IS UNFOUNDED
Polk County Legislative Candidate
Stands Solidly on His Original
Platform.
Independence, Or., April 1 (To the
Editor.) While in Dallas today I was
Informed that oertaln parties are cir
culating a report that I was talking
Statement No. 1, but meant it only as
a vote getter. This Is not true, as I
have always endorsed the Primary
Election Law, and two years ago
signed Statement No 1. In my petition
now on file with the Secretary of State
I have endorsed Statement No. 1 In
the language of tbe statute.
I think those who know me, even
my enemies, will give me credit for
being outspoken and consistent
B. F. JONES.
The Missionary Oonferenoe, of tbe
Evangelical Church was held in Dal
las, Wednesday, the Bev. S. E. Launer,
of Independence, presiding. Tbe
earlier part of tbemorning was devoted
to tbe examination of the junior
preachers, after which the remainder
of the day was consumed in the mis
sionary program and In the business
of the Missionary Soolety. During the
afternoon, reports and addresses were
delivered by the Rev. A. A. Winter, of
Portland, the Rev. H. A. Deck a nd
others.
The following officers were elected to
serve during the ensuing year: the
Rev. S. E. Launer, of Independence,
president ; tbe Rev. G. L. Lovell, of
Florenoe, vice-president ; the Rev. A. A.
Winter, of Portland, treasurer and
Professor F. E. Fisher, of Dallas Col
lege, secretary. Bishop H. B. Hartz
ler, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
preached in the evening on tbe subject
of "Missions."
, The formal opening of the confer
ence proper, was held yesterday
morning, beginning with a prayer
and communion servioe, which was
followed by the preliminary work of
organization, appointment of com
mittees, etc. Bishop H. B. Hartzler
delivered an address on "The Mission
of tbe Evangelical Church," at S
o'clock lu the afternoon, andahe Bev.
S. E. Launer preached at the evening
servioe.
The regular business of the confer
enoe will be carried on today and
tomorrow, and tbe appointments for
the coming year will be announced
Monday morning. Tbe Rev. H. A.
Deck will preach tonight, the Rev.
A. A. Winter, Saturday night, and
Bishop Hartzler will conduct the Sun
day services.
Among those who are attending the
conference are Bishop H. B. Hartzler,
of Harrlsburg, Pennsylvania; Rev.
A. A. Winter and H. A. Deck, of Port
land; Rev. G. L. Lovell, of Florenoe;
Rev. S. E. Launer, of Independenoe j
Rev. H. L. Pratt, of Portland ; Rev.
Guy Phelps, of Iowa; Rev. Wayne
Phelps, of Mapleton ; Rev. E. E. Mo
Vicker, of Layfayette ; Rev. S. , M.
Woods, of Corvallis : Rev. 0. P. Gates.
of St Johns; Rev. J. Bowersox, of
Portland ; Rev. S. J. Lindsay, of Hills
boro; Rev. O. A. Burris, of Sodavllle;
L. H. Simpson, of St Johns; O. F.
Goetell, of LeMarrs, Iowa, and others.
The candidates for the office of coun
cilman, whose names will be voted on
in the city eleotion to be held next
Monday are as follows: First ward,
Ralph Adams, AbelUglow, and W. H.
Boals ; second ward, J. L. Brown and
G. W. Myer ; third ward, Frank Kers
lake. The polling places will be : The
office of the Dallas Flouring Mills for
the first ward : the counoll chamber In
the City Hall for the second ward and
H. L. Crlder's office for the third ward.
The district convention of Rebekah
lodges, composed of Salem, Sllverton,
Jefferson and Scotts Mills, was held at
Jefferson, Saturday by Mrs. Ora
Gosper, secretary of tbe Rebekah
Assembly. Mount Jefferson lodge
entertained the visitors royally,
followed by a fine banquet Salem
Journal.
Dr. H. L. Toner went to Sheridan,
Wednesday, after a day's visit In Dal
las. He will remain In Sheridan dur
ing the greater part of tbe coming
month, before returning to his claim
on Salmon River for the summer.
George Gerlinger went to Portland,
Wednesday afternoon, on business.
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 unf enced lands are annually lost. We carry
f n i.i i
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 this fence this spring
and will soon have another at your disposal You will also find our warehouse
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