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o OUNTY PUBLISHED SEAfl-WEEKLY VOL. XX DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 20, 1908. NO. 36 mm w a mm LOGGER CRUSHED TO DEATH joe Benski Is Instantly Killed By Falling Tree in Camp Above Black Rock. Joe Benski, a laborer In one of the logging camps above Black Rock, was struck by a falllDg tree Thursday afternoon and killed instantly. The men who were cutting the tree gave a warning shout just before it fell aud everyone In the vicinity ran to a place of safety. Had the tree fallen to the ground in the direction WAN 300 CORDS Of Good Oak Handle Timber $8.00 cash per cord Delivered at Factory. Bring in your wood before the real rainy season commences. Office adjoining factory will be open for business Monday, October 19. The Pacific Coast Handle & Manufacturing Co. DALLAS ARGAINS B Arm Rocker with cobler seat, well constructed of hard wood, finished in Pacific Oak. You cannot afford to overlook this bargain. On sale at, each $2.50 .Kg? ADAHS it had been aimed, Benski would have been unhurt, but a crooked limb, catching, deflected the trunk which swung onward In a wide are and almost before the unfortunate man could forsee or realize his peril or could make any effort to escape, it crashed full upon him hurling him crushed and mangled to the ground beneath the weight of the shattered timber. The victim of the unfortunate acci dent was about 30 years of age. He was a foreigner and had been in the employ of the logging company only HEATERS A good heater of planished steel sides, cast top and bottom and a good cast lining that will last for years. Price - - $3.50 & BR0B5T CO. about five weeks, having been sent up to the camp by the Oregon Employ ment Company, of Portland. The remains were brought to Dallas by Coroner Chapman, who is holding them until information can be obtained concerning the relatives of the deceased, if there are any, and he can receive instructions for the dis posal of the body. Mrs. J. L. Castle and daughter, Ruth, went to Dallas, Saturday morn ing to visit a few days with Mr. and Mrs. D. Dunn. Dayton Optimist. OREGON 5 D INSTITUTE SUCCESSFUL Attendance of Teachers from Polk County Exceptionally Good Great Interest Shown. The Polk County Teacher's Insti tute closed Friday afternoon after a most successful session in every respect. The attendance was excep tionally good throughout the entire three days' of the institute and the interest taken in the work by the teachers who were present was a source of favorable comment from the instructors in all of the departments. Not only was the attendance of teachers large, but many visitors from the city were present at different times during the institute, great inter est In the addresses delivered by the instructors at the general sessions being shown. State Superintendent J. H. Ackerman was present Thurs day, addressing the assembly at both the morning and afternoon sessions in his characteristic pointed and per tinent way on subjects of general Interest in the educational world. President W. J. Kerr, of the Oregon Agricultural College, was unable to be present at the evening session in the Courthouse, Thursday, owing to the serious illness of his son, but his place was ably filled by President E. D. Kessier, of the Monmouth Nor mal, and Superintendent R. F. Robin son, of Multnomah county, both of whom gave excellent " addresses. A short musical program was given at the beginning of the session. It has been customary heretofore to hold a 8chool Officers' Convention immediately after the close of the Institute but this has been postponed until some time in November, the date to be set later on. TAX ROLL COMPLETED Summary Submitted By County Asses sor GraveB Shows Total Valu ation of $10,076,430. County Assessor C. 8. Graves has submitted the following summary of the assessment for Polk county for 1908, the total valuation being $10,079, 430. The action of the Hoard of Equal ization which is in session this week will make some slight changes in dif ferent items of the summary, but will not materially effect the total. Tillable land. 116,020 acres. .$3,276,900 Non-tillable land, 329,850.02. acres 3,3G4,850 Improvements on deeded or patented land 627,090 Town and city lots 289,240 Imp. on town and city lots. . 621,940 Imp. on lands not deeded or patented 31,380 Railroad bed (73.07 miles). . . . 704,800 Telegraph and telephone linos (178.60 miles) 20,704 Railroad rolling stock 77,170 Steamboats, engines aud mfg. machinery 137,945 Merchandise and stock in trade 227,106 Farming implements, etc. .. . 71,636 Money 42.930 Notes and accounts 80,356 Shares of stock 103,620 Household furniture 141,006 Horses and mules (4,843). . . . 183,070 Cattle (7,674) 97.976 Sheep and goats (33,570) 66,520 Swine (3,940) 10,830 Doors (691. 1.805 Gross value of all property $10,079,430 Had Narrow Escape. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crawford of Polk county, had a narrow escape from serious Injury Thursday morn ing In a runaway. The pin holding the double-trees gave way In front of the Edison theatre, and the horses bolted down State street, and were go ing at a good raw when one of the frantic animals fell and was dragged over the hard pavement for about 20 feet, skinning bim up considerably. Mr. Crawford and his wife both jumped from the carriage before the horse fell, and, notwithstanding a lew bruises, were uninjured. Salem Jour nal. Return From Eastern Trip. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Moyer returned yesterday from an extended trip In the East. They left Dallas, May 1, vlnlted relatives and friends In Nebraska, whom tbey had Dot seen for nearly 84 years, made trips tnrougn Iowa, Kansas and California. Mr. Moyer says that although he enjoyed hi wbola visit and found many attractive place in the states be vis ited, he atill regards Oregon a the Ideal state in which to make a borne. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer went on to their home In Falls City yesterday. Lycra Coarse Opeas. Fredrick E. Hopkins, or Chicago, nnnl the Lvoeutn entertainment coarse at the Armory, Saturday even ing with bis lerturs on The Ooldeo Flmn." treating the subject of mak ing the most of opportunity ia the strofcrla for succss. A fair siza crowd was Id attrodanos and all who vrre present were well pWad with Mr. Hopkios' masterly and laterest ingaddress. With this entertainment Um Lyceum eoarsa has been opened Biottf auspiciously and the riiins of Dallas will look forward with eager ness to the Bomber wbk-fa art to esed H. INDIANS HELD FOR ROBBERY Albert and Louisa Ferris Taken to Oregon City After Arrest in Dallas. The following news report from the Oregon City Courier gives a complete outline of the circumstances leading up to the arrest, by Sheriff J. M. Grant, of Albert and Louisa Ferris, two Grand Rondo Indians wanted in Ore gon City for robbery : "Constable Miles went to Dallas, Tuesday evening to bring Albert and Louisa Ferris, an Indian couple to Oregon City, where they are wanted for robbery. "The theft for which the pair were arrested occurred August 27, when they succeeded in stealing $120 from Johanna Susan Klamath, an Indian woman, nearly 100 years of age, who for a good many years has made her home in a cabin in Greenpoint Johanna ia well known among the early settlors here, and for a number of years was a servant in the house hold of Dr. John McLoughlin, founder of this city. "The Indians, who are from the Grand Ronde Reservation, in com pany with a daughter, spent several weeks around Oregon City last sum mer, and made a good many calls on the aged squaw. On the night of August 27, Johanna, returning to her cabin from a short absence, saw Fer ris leave the cabiu through a window. On examination she found that $120, her hard earned savings, and a gold ring had disappeared. Chief of Police Burns was notified, and a search was at once begun for the copper Colored offenders, but it was learned that the daughter bad been sent back to the reservation, while the parents visited points of interest in California, the cash used for the trip, being the sav ings of old Johanna. "The officers of Polk county were notified to keep a watch for the couple. So when they returned from their jaunt Sunday night, they learned that at least two more trips were in store for them, a trip to the Polk county jail aud a trip to Oregon City. Officer Miles allowed each of the aborigines to wear a bracelet, but as a matter of convenience for him, the bracelets were welded together with a strong steol chaiu, and the key reposed in the officer's pocket. "Officer Miles arrived in Oregon City, Tuesday afternoon, with his dusky prisoners, and they were at once taken tothecounty jail. None of the missing money was found in their posession, but they carried a suitcase full of articles dear to tbo heart of an Indian that were recently purchased. The two will be tried Friday afternoon in Justice Samson's court." DALLAS RIFLE TEAM CHOSEN Representatives of Company H Shoot For Trophies on Local Range. The following mon were picked Sun day for the rifle team which will rep resent Company H on the local range today :H. B. Stlngloy, Leonard Shaw, A. W. Benuet, Wayne Greenwood, William Paul, Earl Day, Tom Magers, Edward Shaw, B. A. Teats, Chester Rowell, L. D.Brown and Verne Comp ton. Captain Houck arrived from Eugene this morning and is superin tending the contest today. Messrs. Stlngley.Shaw, Ben net and Greenwood have been chosen to shoot for the reg imental trophy and the first ten mem bers of the team are to shoot for the medal. Captain Houck and Colonol Yoran are holding these rifle shoots on the ranges of all the companies In the Fourth regiment and after the close of the season the award of tbo medal and trophy will be made according to the sqores of the competing teams. Considering the scant time that the men have bad for practice, the Dallas riflemen are showing up in remark able form and the members of the Com pany feel confident that the results of today's shooting will give the local team a prominent position among the rifle teams of the state. School Population Grows. Though the school population of the state has increased nearly 30,000 In the past ten years, there are a few counties in the state that show an actual loss in Dumber during that period. Linn county for example, has dropped from a school population of 7209 in 18 to 63C8 in I. Curry county shows a decrease from 744 to C28 in the same time. Tillamook bad 1SSS children of school age In 1898, but report only ISM In 1908. Douglas county has remained almost stationary. The principal growth is shown la Multno mah county ia which the attendance has grown from 13.604 to 36,587 during tbspaetU'o. years. Polk county has also made good growth, increasing, according to the statistics furnished ia the State Superintendent's biennial report, from J,so7 to 1.949. The Re. H. H. Farnham, the newly appointed pastor of the KvansHk-al Cbon-h, preached his first sermoo In Dallas, Sunday morning. Mr. Fata ban waa a resident of Cbion, Call- I for is, beTuf moving to Dallas. NEW GOODS New Arrivals in SHOES DRESS GOODS UNDERWEAR BLANKETS KINGSBURY HATS Campbell CASH Electricity for Lighting Is only expensive to people who are wasteful and careless. To yon, who are naturally careful, it does not come high. It is economical because it can be quickly turned off wnen not needed. With gas or kerosene there is the temptation to let light burn when not needed to save bother of lighting and adjusting. In some homes the electric light bills amount to only one or two dollars per month. You can probably get some kind of artificial light for less money than eleotrio light, but does it save you anything when it limits op portunities for work and recreation ruins your eyesight smokes your walls mors decorations and increases household work. You could probably save a dollar tomorrow by going without your meals but it wouldn't be economy. It Is not bo much what you save, but how you save that counts. WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. RATES Residence on meters, per Kilowatt 15o ; Residence, Hat per month, lflep fiOo. UATKS FOR BUSINESS HOUSES 25o per drop and 6o per Kilowatt up to 10 drops; over 10 drops 20o per drop and 6o per Kilowatt up to 40 drops ; over 40 drops 17Jo per drop and 6o per Kilowatt. A drop figures lOcp or less. For power rates apply at the oilloe. We are always ready to explain the ,flns and outs" of the lighting proposition to you, call on us or phone to us, we are never to busy to talk business. Willamette Valley Company E. W. KEARNS, Manager for Dallas. Office on Mill street, just north of the Court House. Phonos Bell 421, Mutual 12U7. Clean, Fresh Groceries We carry the Famous DIAMOND "W" brand of Extracts, Spices, Coffee, Tea and Canned Goods. Fresh Bread Every Day SIMONTON hi , BUILDERS HTTNTION In connection with our Lumber and Shingle trade we are now handling LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT. BRICK and SAND. Lowest possible prices on all building material. THE CHAS. K. SPAULDING LOGGING CO. The Jacobson All kinds of hauling promptly done. Spec ially equipped for the careful moving of fur niture and pianos. Phone orders to Belt & Cherrington's Drug Store Bell, 301 Mutual, 253 rrrrs roong rorl for bookkeepers, surogrsthers. rrn-t'nM snd aJrsi offl worT' Th- development of the front. will arford opeolcgs for thousands ia the Deit few years, l'repar now. fceod tot catalog ua. SALEM OREGON Hollister STORE SCOTT dallas Transfer Co. V. I. STALEY, Principal
