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VOL. XX
DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, NOVEMBER 3, 1908.
NO. 38
WILL GIVE MILITARY BALL
Young Men of Company H Make
Elaborate Preparations For
Big Social Event.
The young men of Company H will
cive a grand military ball at Wood
man Hall next Saturday evening,
November 7. This will be the first
dancing party of the season and also
the first formal appearaDce of the
Company as a factor in the social life
of Diillns.
Pesiriug to make this, their first
ball, one of the most brilliant and
enjoyable events of the year, the young
men who have been appointed on the
committee, are sparing no pains in
the work of preparation and are using
every effort to make the affair perfect
in evory detail.
Music will be furnished by Seeley's
orchestra, of Independence, and a pro
OPERA HOUSE
Monday, Nov. 9th
W. M. Rasmus
Presents
The Alcazar Stock Co.
In the beautiful pastorial
want to
"Our Minister"
Do not fail to see this splendid play which
appeals to old and young alike. The play is
full of heart interest. Given by the COM
PANY that belongs to YOU.
THE "BEST FOR THE BEST"
Tickets on sale at Stafrin's Drug Store
COUGH
Couch upholstersd in best grade of leather on steel construction; quartered oak
frame; claw feet. Price $43-o
A nice couch upholstered in best grade crushed plush; steel construction that is
guaranteed never to slip or sag or give out in any way with the hardest wear and
tear that can be given a piece of furniture. $13-5
A couch upholstered in Velor; claw feet A very attractive couch for $7-5
Princess Dressers
ADAHS & BROBST CO.
Dallas Furniture and Implements Oregon
gram of the best and latest dance selec
tions will be rendered. The admission
will be 75 cents for dancers and 25
cents for spectators. The managing
committee wilt take especial pains to
see that all who attend the ball are
given the best possible entertainment
and a record breaking crowd of dan
cers, not only from Dallas but from
the neighboring cities, is anticipated.
Heavy Yield of Grain.
F. A. Koser, of Bickreall, proprietor
of Meadow Lane Farm, writes us that
he has finished threshing his clover
seed and that he obtained from one
tract of 15 acres, 79 bushels and 20
pounds, and from another tract of 40
acres, 248 bushels and 5 pounds, or
19,615 pounds from the entire 55 acres.
While this is a profitable yield at the
price offered, from $8 to $8.50 per
bushel for first-class seed, yet the
yield is only a little more than two
thirds as large as usual.
play.
see.
The play you
Nade of selected quarter-sawed oak of a fine flaky grain or
in birdseye maple; high polish finish. The buse is 28 inches
long and 20 inches wide. The handsome mirror is the best
quality of French beveled plate, 18x36 inches.
Price Quartered Oak
" Birdseye Maple
PRODUCES MODEL FRUIT
Wallace Orchard in Polk County
Is One of the Finest in
Oregon.
The Wallace apple orchard, near
Salem, is a source of information, an
inspiration to a large Dumber of apple
growers in this section of the Willam
ette Valley. While there are a few
other orchards managed according to
the most approved methods, this is the
largest and best known orchard in
this vicinity where apples are produced
011 a commercial basis.
The Wallace orchard contains about
45 acres of apples and 70 acres of pears.
The apples are chiefly Spitzenbergs
and Baldwins. There are in the neigh
borhood of 2500 trees and the crop this
year will probably aggregate 15,000
boxes.
Careful and persistent Winter spray
ing has kept the orchard practically
free from San Jose scale. It would be
entirely free but for infection from
adjacent orchards that are neglected.
By thinning the apples with shears in
the Spring and Summer the number of
apples on a tree is reduced to such an
extent that a very large size is pro
duced. Frequent Summer spraying
keeps out the worms, with the result
that the number of wormy apples
culled out is inconsiderable.
When picking begins one of the
most Important and rigidly enforced
rules is that no apple shall be dropped
so as to bruise it. Plenty of con
venient ladders are provided. Then
men are supplied with picking bags
that can be opened at the bottom to
empty the fruit into the orchard boxes.
Wire pickers with long handles are
ready for use in taking off the apples
that hang out of reach of men stand
ing on ladders. Wagons that haul
the apples to the packing house are
provided with Bprings so that there is
no jolting. The boxes of apples must
be set down carefully so that there
will be no bruising in the boxes. The
apples are carefully wiped by girls
who wear cloth mittons and who sort
the apples into three or four grades,
besides the culls.
Wanted Forty Voices.
Ye olde time concerto will be given
by singers and singeresses of ye town
of Dallas for ye benefite of ye library.
under ye direction of Timeste Madame
Wrlcht. All who would like to
participate in this good time meet in
the college chapel tonight (Tuesday)
night at 7:30 o'clock. Colonial cos
tumes will be worn by performers.
This is to be given about December 1.
$19.00
17.00
TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN HAYDEN
Prominent Men of Oregon Eulogize
the Deceased Pioneer
Lawyer.
With the death of Hon. Benjamin
Bayden, which occurred at his home
in Salem, Thursday morning, October
29, passed into history the name of a
man who has, practically since the
first beginning of the development of
Oregon as a territory and as a state,
been recognized as one of its strongest
and most representative men a man
possessing a fund of mental power'
and native ability in the lines of work
he pursued, which was truly marvel
ous, and a man whose name will be
long remembered kindly In the state
and the country in whose development
he played such au important part.
The Oregonian of Sunday's Issue con
tains the following wcll-meiited
eulogy of Benjamin Hayden, one of
the last of the fast disappearing pio
neer lawyers who had so much to do
with the work of launching Oregon
upon its career of statehood :
Benjamin Hayden, whose death oc
curred in Salem last Thursday, was
one of the last of that small band of
pioneer lawyers who were known as
the circuit riders. George H. Wil
liams, of Portland, is probably the
last of those who were well known to
the early settlers of Oregon. When
in the prime of life, Hayden was
recognized as one of the best trial
lawyers in the state and even after be
retired from the active practice of law
about 15 years ago he was an adver
sary who severely tried the mettle of
of lawyers of the modern school.
"He was the quickest man at repar
tee I ever knew and about the best
judge of character. He never hit over
the heads of his jury." This state
ment by Ex-Judge W. P. Lord sets
forth one of the secrets of Hayden's
remarkable success at the bar.
Another characteristic which gave
him power as an advocate is mentioned
by A. Bush, the pioneer banker, who
says, "lie was nonest in nis impulses,
warm-hearted and true to his friends.
His reputation for honesty secured
him the confidence of the people,
which includes the confidence of
jurors.
The work he chose for himself and
for which he was best fitted was that
of trying questions of fact before a
jury. Drawing pleadings was drudg
ery for him and he loft that part for
others. In drawing a jury, cross
examining witnesses and presenting
an argument upon tho testimony, he
was unexcelled in bis day. His only
law office was in his home on the farm
at Eola. He had a very small library,
which iucluded the codes and a fow
standard text books. When the time
arrived for the opening of a term of
court in any one of the counties of his
district, he saddled one of the big
mules used on the farm and rode the
circuit with the other lawyors, among
whom were Ncsmith, Delazon Smith,
Williams, Kelsay, Strahan, Curl,
Boise and Bonham. People who
needed his services either called upon
him at his farm or waited until be
came around on the circuit,
"Hayden's mind was one of the
strongest and most vigorous Oregon
has ever known," is the opinion of
W. H. Holmes, who was for a number
of years very closely associated with
the far-famed circuit ridor. "He had
a wonderful memory, extraordinary
skill Id marshalling facts and present
ing them to a jury, and remarkable
power in persuading or convincing
any body of men whom he addressed.
Perhaps the man who was Dearest bis
equal la debate was P. C. SullIvaD, also
a Polk county pioneer, and yet I
remember to have seen Sullivan com
pletely vanquished by Hayden. They
engaged in a political discussion at
Eola, and Sullivan spoke first for an
hour and a half. In an addross that
occupied two hours Hayden bo thor
oughly won bis audience that the
crowd refused to listen to Sullivan's
closing speech, but all got up and
left."
Hayden's power as a debater was
frequently demonstrated during the
legislative session of 1870, when be
was speaker. Whenever important
discussions arose be did not hesitate
to call some other member to the chair
and take the floor himself la support
of the views he entertained. Though
he was not a man of scholastic attain
ments his language was grammatical.
If his figures of speech were not always
elegant tbey were at least apt and force
ful, leaving a strong impression upon
the minds of bis bearers. Few public
speakers la Oregon have possessed
clearer or more enduring voices.
He was not odIj honest la business
affairs but was intellectually honest,
for be never espoused cause in whi-h
ba did not believe. Though a staunch
Democrat he broke with his party at
tbe beginning of the Civil War and
remained a loyal Union mil. Though
he had political aspirations tbews were
not dorp-seated and he felt do disap
pointment over the failure of bis party
to nominate him for tbe blgh ffloes
his abilities flue.1 him to CIL
Though Mr. Hayden was scarcely
eior-lled by any man in tbe power to
use vituperative language effectively,
be never exercised bis power, as some
lawyers do. by abusing helpless wit
Wbeo beadmlDisV-red slash -
ing the punishment fell upon some
man who was in a position to defend
himself or who had earned chastise
ment by his conduct, as shown by the
evidence. With him vituperation was
a means to an end and that end was
the promotion of the interests of his
client. He did not take advantage of
his position as an attorney to perse
cute those against whom he might
have personal grlevanoes. Nor did
he let his power of withering con
demnation run away with his judg
ment to such an extent that he lost the
sympathy of his hearers. But when
the occasion called forth a volley of
invective he was as merciless as he
was powerful.
The funeral services were held at
the family home Id Salem, the Bev.
Barr O. Lee officiating, and the
remains were buried in the Rural
Cemetery. Many of Oregon's promi
nent men, amoDg whom were Gover
nor George E. Chamberlain and Ex
Governor Lord, were present at the
funeral services and followed the body
to its last resting place.
Mr. Hayden is survived by his wife
and two sons, William and McClellan
and one daughter, Estelle, all residing
in Salem. He was the father of three
other children who passed away
before him : Nesmith, Madora (Mrs.
Maxwell) and Samuel, who served
three terms as district attorney and
earned an enviablo reputation among
men of the legal profession through
out Oregon.
Library Notes.
A glance at the reading tabio in the
Dallas Free Library shows a fine
assortment of new magazines each
month for the winter's reading. The
tastes of every one has been consulted
in selecting theso periodicals, and no
one has been neglected. There is the
Youth's Companion and St. NIchalas
for the young people; The Ladies
Home Journal, The Housekeeper and
Mothers Magazine for women readers ;
and for general reading: Seribners,
McClures, Life, Everybody's, Harpers,
Review of Reviews, Outlook, Pacific
Monthly, Strand, Success, Technical
World, Christian Herald, Saturday
Evening Post, Cosmopolitan and Bed
Book. Of this number four are
donated by friends of the library, as
are also the two local papers. Eight
of these magazines are indexed in the
Cumulative Magazine Index, a publi
cation recently subscribed for, and
one giving invaluable aid to the
student seeking references on any
topio.
An enoouraging letter camo last
week to the librarian from that good
friend of every public enterprise, J. C.
Hayter. He had read of the library's
flnanolal distress aud sent 15.00 to aid
the cause.
LIBRARIAN.
Basketball Work Begun.
The Dallas basketball team lined up
last night for its first practice work in
preparation for Its eastern tour. Fen
ton, the big forward, was unublo to be
od the floor on accouot of a sprained
ankle. Ho Is improving nicely how
ever, and hopes to bo Bblo to take his
regular place within a short time.
The other members of the team showed
up in excellent form, considering the
fact that they have been out of train
ins for nearly a year. Three or four
years of hard work together has made
the team an almost perfect machine
as far as team work Is conoernod and
they will concentrate their energies
more on the work of goal throwing
this year. They are going about their
preparations in a systematic and
business-like manner and by the time
they are ready to start on tholreastern
trip, will probably be the most formi
dable basketball aggregation that has
ever been sent out from the Pacific
Coast states.
H. C. Ruffocr, manager of tho Wal
out City Rink Is going to start a bunch
to practicing at once for a basketball
team on skates. Leon Elder, of Dal
las, an experienced coach, has been
engaged to train the team and will
take charge some time next week.
Telephone Register.
The Ray boys of Alrlle.have a noted
varment" dog. He has captured and
killed 120 coons, two bears, throe coy
otes, a number of foxes and bob and
bouse cats without number. This
noted dog answers to the name of
"Colie," and Is a fighter of no mean
reputation. Benton County Republi
can. The following pupils of Pioneer
School District were neither absent
nor tardy during the month or Octo
lier : Irene Lawrence, Lepha Biodgett,
Elizabeth and John Happe, Ithioe
beart and Frank Dornheek. r. Frieda,
Oscar and Frank Domaschofsky and
Edgar Williams. Lin Cixranx.
teacher.
John Siroonton has returned from
eastern Oregon, where be has been
working for several months. He will
accompany the Dallas basketball
tram on tbfcir eastern trip and will
play as substitute.
Be on band In full cootume at the
first ma(uerade of tbe season tonight
at the Colosseum.
U acres floe fruit lnd. partly
cleared. Three mltesoot. tl&rt. H. (1.
lCmratu. 10--tf
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 you, who
are naturally careful, it does not
come high. .
It is eoonomloal bocause it can be quickly turned off wnen not needed.
With gas or kerosene there is the temptation to lot 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 got 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 mars 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 so much what you save, but
how you gave that counts.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. RATES Residence on motors, per
Kilowatt 15c; Residence, flat per month, lflcp 60o. RATKH FOR
BUSINESH HOUSES 25o per drop and 6o perKilowatt up to 10 drops;
over 10 drops 2io per dropand Bo per Kilowatt up to 40 drops ; over 40
drops I7jcper drop and 6o per Kilowatt. A drop figures 16ep or less.
For powor rates apply at the oflioe. We are alwayB roady to explain
the "Ins and outs'' of the lighting proposition to you, call on us or
phone to us, we are never to busy to tulk business.
Willamette Valley Company
E. W. KEARNS, Manager for Dallas.
Office on Mill street, juBt north of the Court House. Phones Bell 421,
Mutual 12'J7.
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
BUILDERS ATTENTION
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 CIIAS. K. SPAULDING LOGGING CO.
Clean, Fresh Groceries
We carry the Famous DIAMOND
"W" brand of Extracts, Spices,
Coffee, Tea and Canned Goods.
Fresh Bread Every Day
CimfriMXM QCrtTT riAi i AC
Prepares young people for bookkr-r, stenographers, enrreepoodents and
general oftiow f k. Tbe development of the Northwest will afford open logs
for thousao-U in tb next few years. Prepare now. Hend for catalogue.
SALEM OREGON - W. I. STALEY, Principal
Hollister
STORE
Transfer Co.
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