is rats " II t. o Is VOL. 24 DALLAS. OREGON. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1012 NO. 84 CHOICE OfrllS III HOLIDAY SHOPPERS CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN DALLAS STORES ATTRACTS" BUYERS AND LOCAL STORES ARE ! CROWDED. ' . WINDOW SHOWS EFFECTIVE City Merchants Vie With Each Other In Arrangement of Typical Holiday Displays; "Cotton Snow" Predomi nates, and Creditable Efforts Are Noted; Holiday Trade Is Good. That the Christmas spirit is In the air, and that the people of Dallas and surrounding territory "are properly Imbued with It, has been amply prov en during the past week In noting the crowds of shoppers that thronged the streets of the city and filled the stores where specialties are made of holiday displays. Dallas merchants have ap parently been more lavish this season than ever before in the purchase of holiday goods and everywhere there is a wonderful display of choice pre ents for old and young. The quality of the goods, too, appears to be above . the ordinary, and the wide range of offerings, and the reasonable price schedules asked for them Impress one with the fact that it isn't necessary to go elsewhere to make selections for the holiday trade. Merchants In practically all lines report that their holiday business so far has reached their highest expects tlons, and they are looking for a busy time from now until Christmas. It Is believed that tomorrow will prove the banner shopping day of the entire season and,' if the weather continues favorable, it Is probable that a large number of country people will be in the city and that the home people will be out In force. Attractive Window Displays. Dallas merchants have vied with each other this year, as never before. In arranging suitable and attractive holiday displays In their windows, and the . work of the decorator has been, of course, confined entirely to the arrangement of scenes typical of 'the season, and some really beautiful creatlons have resulted. Prominent ramong the stores that have Christmas :scenes depicted in their show win dows are the Bee Hive, William Her xog, the Dallas Mercantile company, A. S. Campbell, Uglow Colthlng com pany, and Crlder's General store. The Bee Hive has always made a specialty of Christmas window displays, but this year Mr. Flnseth has outdone all former efforts. "Cotton snow" is not taboo in Dallas, as in many other places, and this decoration has been largely used in arranging the displays. 'The Bee Hive windows show a typical snow scene with Flnseth's "log cabin on the claim," covered with snow and surrounded by choice articles for Christmas presents flanking It on all ;stdes. A. S. Campbell also shows a winter scene In his north window. The ground covered with glistening snow borders an Ice-covered stream, cross d by a rustic bridge resting on con crete abutments. Many suggestions for Christmas selections are also on display. Santa Claus at the Mercantile. The big north display window at the Dallas Mercantile company's store Is another place resplendent with a Kenulne winter scene. In which a Christmas tree and a life-sized Santa Claus are the central figures. Here (Continued on Page Six.) iff CAM AT I I'll WORK OF PULLING 1100 FEET OF SIX-INCH TCBINO BEGINS. Bottom Section Must Be Repaired Be fore Drilling May Proceed; May Not Resume Drilling for Some Time Work of pulling the six-Inch casing at the Whiteaker oil well prospect was to begin this morning, according to information received In the city last night. It has been thought neces sary to remove all of the casing. In fact this win be necessary In order to reach the bottom section, which must either be straightened or a new one substituted. If no bad luck occurs, the casing should be pulled In a day and the work of replacing It will not require more than another day, un less the constant pressure encoun tered at the bottom of the well la o sufflclent force to prevent the casing from reaching the bottom of the hole, in Yhk-h event it Is Impossible to fore cast the length of time which msy be necessary to place the well In condi tion for further drilling. During the past few "ays the force has been busy securing a supply of wood, but this is now on hand and no further hindrance are expected. Keen Competition Is Result of Entries at Polk Work of Judge Laborious; Excellence of Many, Exhibits Makes Scoring Difficult; full list of Prize Winners and Exhibitors. Most Successful Poultry Show in History of Polk County Association Now Drawing to a Close; Many New Exhibitors Compete For Prizes; Mrs. Braderi and President Woods Liberal Winners of Big Priaes; Cups Awarded. The various emotions of satisfac tion and joy that told the story as to winners and losers, the chuckle of pretty "biddy," the mOrtgage-llfter, the proud, pealing challenge of proud king cock, and the poultry-yard aroma that premeated the brilliant blue "etherlal" were the things that opened the eyes of visitors to the sixth annual exhibition of the Polk County Poultry Breeders associa tion at the Armory for the past four days, closing this afternoon. The. at tendance, like the interest of the ex hibitors, was far ahead of any former effort. No admission having been charged, a record of the attendance could not be obtained. Today the officers and promoters are congratulating themselves upon their remarkable success and are al ready planning for a more successful meeting n 1913. A large number of the prize winners, and the other Hrds as well, were disposed of during the exhibition at fancy prices, and this afternoon the Armory is a busy place, purchasers, exhibitors and demonstrators being busy with the work of clearing the building for use soon for other purposes. Prize Winner. Following Is a complete list of the winners of prizes, and the varieties of birds. All winners are entered from Dallas, unless otherwise shown: S. C. Brown Leghorns W. J. Shew- ey, second on cock; J, M. Card, first on pullet, second on 'cockerel, second on pen. F. F. Frlesen, first on cock. second on pullet, first on pen. Henry Voth, first and second on hen. A. Q. RemDel. third on hen. J. W. Robin son, third on cockeref. R. H. Greer, Hlllsboro, third on cock, third on pen. L. Jenkins, Rex. third on pullet. S. C. Anconas C. Dornhecker, sec ond on pullet. H. A. Woods, second on cockerel, first on cock, first on pul let, first on pen. Charles E. Kurre, ndependence, third on cockerel. G. E. Robinson, third on pullet White Orpingtons Dllla B. Vlers, first on cockerel, first and third on hen. Harry D. Vlers, third on pullet. S. C. White Leghorns -J. P. Hall, Newberg, third on cock, second on hen, first, second and third on cock erel, first and second on pullet, first on pen. Robbins Poultry Plant, Sa lem, third on hen. R. H. Greer, Hilsboro, first and second on cock. Roy Warfield, Alsea, third on pullet, first on hen, third on pen. White Indian Runner Ducks C. A. Evar. Newberg, second on young drake, first and third on old duck, second on young duck. First on pen, prize berry bowl by Fidler'a Cash Store. Geo. T. Graves, Black Rock, first on young drake, third on young duck. G. W. Gibson, Salem, first on old drake, second on old duck. Black Breasted Red Games Tom Bowman, Rickreall, first and second on cockerel, first, second and third on pullet Fawn and Indian Runner Ducks R. H. Greer, Hlllsboro, first on young duck, first on young drake. Barred Plymouth Rocks A. 8. Wil son, Monmouth, second on hen, third on cockerel, second on pen. Mrs. Winnie Braden, first and second on cockerel, third on cock, second and third on pullet, first on pen. N. L. Wiley, Rex, second on cock. 8. C. Black Minorca N. L. Wiley, Rex. second on cock, first on hen, third on pullet 8. C R. I. Reds J. W. McAdams. Salem, second on cock. W. M. Elliott, third on cock. E. F. Perkins. Mo Minnville, first and second on pullet, third on cockerel, third on pen. H. C. McCammon, Sheridan, first on cock erel, second on pullet second on pen. D. D. Miller, second on cockerel. Black Orpingtons Merle and Glen Holman. second on pullet W. M. Bogynski. Monmouth, third on cock erel. Mrs. J. J. Thurston, Surer, third on hen. White Wyandotte Guy Stelger, first on pullet J. 8. Parker, second on cock, first and second on hen. Buff Leghorns Ed Loop, first on pullet, second on pen. T. E. Barclay. Alsea. third on hen. third on pen. E. N. Keeney, second on cock, second on hen. first second and third on cockerel, second and third on pullet. first on pen. Columbian Wyandotte C. A. Hod- son. ewberg. second on hen, nrsi on pullet Silver Laced Wyandotte C A. Had son, Newberg. third oa cockerel, first on hen. second and third n pul let third on pen. Dark Cornish Games J. Ptfngley. first on cockerel, first and third on pullet White Plymouth Rocks Mrs. Win nie Braden. first and second m cock first on cockerel, first and second on ( hen. first, second and third on pullet, i f.rst on pen. White Prsiilisn Docks Homer Poultry Show f : Calkins, .first on duck, first on drake. White Cochin Bantams J. B. Stump, Jr., first, second and third on hen, second on pullet. ' J. S. Macom ber, first and third on pullet, Light Brahmas T. A. Ratcliff, Sa lem, third on pullet, third on cockerel, second on hen. Silver Gray Dorkings Mrs. C. D. Nairn, Amity, third on hen. Mammoth Pekin Ducks S. W. Jackson, Monmouth, first on drake, first and second on duck. S. C. White Leghorns J. F. Klel ver, first on cockerel, first, second and third on pullet. Mammoth Bronze Turkey Mrs. Irene Nairn, Amity, first on torn, first and second on pullet. Houdans Robinson Poultry Co., Salem, first on pullet. Golden Penciled Hamburgs C. A. Evans, Newberg, first on cock, first on hen. Blue Andaluslans D. M. Calbreath, Monmouth, first on cock, first, second (Continued on page (.) E CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAMS BY LOCAL SOCIETIES. evangelical on Monday Night; No Elaborate Gift Distribution, But Children Will Be Remembered. Christmas exercises will be held In all the churches of Dallas on Tuesday night, or Christmas eve, with the ex ception of the United Evangelical or ganization, which will hold its pro gram on Monday night. Elaborate programs are being prepared for the different events and in all of them the spirit of the occasion will, of course, hold a prominent place. While no attempt will be made to have a gen eral distribution of presents at these services, In one or two Instances there will be trees and remembrances for the younger members of the Sunday schools. On Monday night, December 23, the United Evangelical organization will hold Christmas services at their church. These will consist of a pro gram, both musical and Instrumental, Interspersed with dialogues com memorative of the occasion. There will be a tree, but the distribution of gifts will be , confined entirely to treats for the children. The Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist societies will hold their exercises on Tuesday night At the Christian Church. The Bible school of the Christian church will give Its Christmas pro gram on Christmas eve. In the main auditorium. The program will consist of music, drills and tableaux. Much work has been done In the preparation of this program, and It promises to be an un usual success. There will be no tree or distribu tion of gifts at this service, but the primary department of the Bible school will be given a Christmas par ty, on Monday afternoon at t o'clock. All members of the primary depart ment of the Bible school, ' Including those on the cradle roll, and their mothers, are Invited. Ample treats for the children will be distributed at this service. Mr. Santa Claus has promised to be there. MTSBRANDED COUNTRY BUTTER Dairymen Warned Again Ml wrap ping or Misbranding Product. Attention of those who sell butter to the retailers and others. Is called to the following excerpt from a recent bulletin Issued from the office of the Oregon Dairy and Food Commission er: "Ws desire again to warn country butter makers and dealers that It Is unlawful to sell butter In plain wrap pers. The law provides that all but ter cut Into squares, rolls or prints, shall be plsinly marked Yight ounces full weight' 1 ounces full weight 14 ounces full weight' or 'it ounces full weight' which does not mean that a square of butter may be mark ed 'im ounce full weight' nor "11 ounce full weight' Neither can the marking with a lead pencil on a frrasy butter wrapper be called plainly marked.' Both the dealer and the maker selling butter not properly wrapped sre liable to prooecstlon. i Kay lie Rrandinhrd IVait. D. E. Em met t. of the Gooseneck neighborhood, was arreated Tuesday ulLETIDE AT Til CHURCHES on a wsrrsnt swora out by C I. Ab-,v ty Poultry show, and also a list I under way st the court house, by dl bey. another resident of the same lo- ; of all exhibitors. The llrt of frectton of the county court, the firm rality. charred with pointing a gun at complainant Trial was set for Sat- nrday at 1 o'clork. and Emmet was released on rts on recognisance. loss is sir! i couiity school CEIISUS J- EIGIITY-EIGHT ,'tESS CHILDREN OF SCHOOL AGE IN COUNTY THAN IN 1911,CCORDING' TO RETURNS. REASON IS NOT APPARANT T School Authorities Can Offer No Ex planation of Decline;; Dallas, Inde pendence and Falls City Show Fall ing Off; Teachers'! Examination Now On at Court Houhc; V ": Showing a loss oM8 children In the entire county, - and ' with 34 districts showing a loss, 30 small gains, and five districts stationery, the annual school census taken last month, has been compiled by r "'County Superin tendent H. C. Seymour, and the fig ures are now on file In his office. All of the larger districts in the county show a loss, withj-the exception of Monmouth, which hag the same num ber as returned last year 230. No explanation is offered for this fall ing off in the number of children of school age In the county, and the de crease appears to be confined to no one section, but extends to all por tions of the county: Among the few districts which show- gains, Is North Dallas, which has a substantial in crease to Its credit. The total children of school age in the county are as follows: Boys, 2483; girls, 2320, a total of 4803. In 1911 there were 2685 boys and 2306 girls, a total of 4891. Iij 1910 there were 2340 boys and 211 girls, or a total of 4469. Dallas District Loses. There are In the (district of Dallas, 451 boys and ,422 jsirls, total 873, against 447 boys a 'id 443 girls, total ing 890 In 1911. . ' In Independence there are 687 children of school ;age 310 boys and 277 girls. In Falls City there-are 201 boys and 199 girls,, or a total of 400, which is a few less than last year. Monmouth holds her own, and has a total school population of 230--109 boys and 121 girls, and Is 'the only district among the four larger ones where the girls outnumber the boys. Teachers' Examinations. Regular county teachers' examlna tion is now being held at the court house, and will continue until and In cluding Saturday. Thirty-five peda gogues from all portions of the coun ty are present and taking part In the work. BRIDGE READY BY MARCH 1, Good Progress Maoe on New SUmic- ture at West Salem. SALEM. Dec. 19. By the first of March there will be trains crossing the new Dallas, Falls City & Western railroad bridge over the Willamette at the foot of Union street. The last span is now in place, and the noisy riveters are speedily welding the monster pieces together. The lift, which will be located between the second and third piers from the Ma rion county side, will be harnessed to the hoisting machinery before long. At present the heavy affair is bolster ed upon temporary trestle work In order that the steamers may pass under. The trestle work on the west side has been completed, and the grade on the east side will be completed within the next month. A large crew of steel workers were busy yesterday, and about 100 spectators seemed Interest ed In watching the husky men gambol on the high structure, while a strong wind was blowing down the river, that made their movements seem pretty risky. "KIRK!. : AFTER .MARMIALKHIP Local Man Is Aspirant for Appoint ment to Federal Portion. According to announcement from Portland, E. C. KIrkpatrick, of Dal las, Is a candidate for the appoint ment to the deputy United States mar- shalshlp, with mighty good prospects of success. Ralph Williams Is now In Washington, snd It Is believed that the principal object of his trip to the National capital was to srrange for a disposition of the numerous federal Jobs unfilled In this state. "Kirk" and Williams have long been close per sonal friends and associated In a business way, snd it is extremely probable that he ran have the job. If he wants It REGULAR COURT TERM MONDAY Judge Galloway to Hold Kewinn Be ginning at 10 O'clock. Regular term of department No. 2. of the Polk county circuit court will open Monday morning, December 21 st IS o'clork Judge Galloway presid ing. The llrt of cases on his docket have already bee printed in these columns. , Fm A rain Aa 1'n.uaJ. The Obeerver herewith pre- I sents m this issue a complete I let of awards In the Polk roun prts winners Is accurate and ran be drpe4ed upon. Preventing and Fighting The Country's Worst Scourge tiM'iM 111,11 i ,, ' ,,..,,., : --V , I M T HESK pictures show just bow National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis At tbe top Is shown a roof garden school for gardening Id Chicago, where children who are suspected of being susceptible to tbe dread scourge are taught practlcle things In the pure air and, sunlight, so that when they grow older they may live in the open as tillers of the soil, retaining health and happiness. At tbe bottom may be seen tuberculosis patients be ing cared for on a ferryboat, where they get the air and sun " 1 '1 1 Three Big Games in Sight PLAY MANAGER CABLE CLOSES DEAL FOR TWO BIG GAMES. HtiHkct Bull Team From Southern Or. cgoii to Be Here Doc. 28 and 30; Interest Grows In Gnmc. What will probably prove to be one of the most exciting and closely con tested games of the basket ball sea son will take place at the Armory In Dallas on Saturday night, December 28, and Monday night, December 30, when the fast basket ball team from the Ashland High School will meet the Dallas High. Dates for this game have been arranged by Manager Cadle and It Is stated that the Ashland five will Burely be here. Basket ball fans are much Interested In the coming of the Southern Oregon team, and it" Is assured that record-breaking crowds will be in attendance. The Ashland team is said to be composed of heavy players, their av erage weight being 155 pounds, and their.. average height five feet and 11 Inches. Although they have played no games this season, it is practically the same aggregation which defeated the DallBS high at Ashland laBt win ter, and wrested the state champion ship from the local lads. Dallas played two games at Ashland, losing the first contest by the score of 1 to 28. and the last one by 17 to 81. Hut the locals are a ' different organiza tion this yrsr. and are confident of takng both of the contests In the com ing series. The game will be largely advertised In the near-by towns and neighbor hoods and an effort will be made to secure the attendance of many out siders. The admission will be the same as before, but reserved seats will be placed on sale, ss was done last winter at the games in which the reg ular team participated. The High School Athletic association has been to considerable expense to bring the Ashland Dim here snd It Is up to the people of Iiallas to show the proper pirit snd help the boys out You'll see some mlchty good playing on the part of the local bunch, don't lose sight of that, and you 11 get every cent of your money's worth. ( MIX KING UP CXH'XTY OFFICERS Biennial F.ipcrtJng of Itnord- ami ! at "urt llon UmkT Way. The l.knntal checking up of the se- ' counts of the county officers ts no of Crandall ft Itolwrts. of Portland, havlna rharre of the work. It is es- pected that the Job will require until January 1 to complete. n t DALLAS HIGH the white plague Is being fought by the FAST COB AMICUS TEAM TO OPEN SEASON WITH COMPANY G. AI Morton, Former Dallus Player, Is In New Llnc-Up at Guard; Portland Bunch Stronger Than Lnst Year. Interest In the coming basket ball game In Dallas on Saturday night, when the Amicus team, of Portland, will meet the Company G team of this city, is growing among the local fans and every Indication gives promise of a large crowd at this contest. It will be the firBt appearance this season of the regulars who made such an envi able record last season, and thj line up will be the same as last yeir, with the exception of Al Morton, who will appear at guard. Morton is one of the best men In the business, and was one of the team that made the lant ern circuit with the celebrated D.illas bunch a few years ago. In addition to Morton there will be "Peelio" Shaw, Iioydston, I'.allantyne and Gates, and it Is not necessary for The Observer to sound their merits here Dallas fans are familiar with their ability. Amicus Team Wrong. The Amicus team Is a far different organization from that which ap peared here Inst season. Morton, who played with Sweeney and Hartman of the Amicus five In 1910 and ltll, when they were members of the Y. M. C. A. and Spartan fives In Portland, declares that they are exceptionally fast men In every department of the, game. Game will be called at 9 o'clock on Saturday night, the late hour be ing settled upon In order to give mer chants and others sn opportunity to attend to the regular Saturday n'ghtj trade before going to the Armory. Admission will be 25 cents, with re- ; served seats selling for 35 cents, on sale st the Fuller Pharmacy. Kmer- ! vations are now being made and all who Intend to witness the game sre urged to make their selectolns imme diately. Boy Fruit Tract. Ilev. Edgar W. Mils tosd a deal Wednesday for the purchase of a 16- acre fruit tract (it wouldn't be gen teel to call It a "ran( h," since a preacher has bought It) from Edwin JacobiMin, located norlhwst of thej city, adjoining the property of John ; E. MilUr. He will plant a portion of( the tract to loganberries, and slo embark in the poultry raising l.usi-, ness in a small way. Ilirtlio. To Mr. snd Mrs. C. B. Friesen. of I (alias. Decern ber It. a son. y LATE POLK COUIITY ID 10 1 ORIEES HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST IN VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS. RELATED IN ENTERTAIN ING MANNER. OBSERVER SPECIAL SERVICE Observer Representatives Keep in Touch With All Matters or Import ance in Their Part of the Famous "Blue Ribbon" District of State of Oregon. , - FALLS CITY W. L. Tooze, of Salem, attended to business In this town Friday. Prof. H. E. Barnhart spent the week with his brother, Lester, at the University of Oregon. Born To Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Grler, a boy, December 11. C. F. VIck and George Tice went to Dallas Saturday, to attend the County School Officers' convention. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence O'Brien are visiting at the J. S. S. Powell home for a few days. Mrs. Bert Dennis went to Portland Saturday to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Moyer left Wed nesday for an extended visit with friends and relatives In Portland and Clackamas. They expect to be gone about a month. J. W. Wagner was a Dallas caller Saturday. Dr. C, S. White, secretary of the State Board of Health, Investigated conditions In Falls City Monday, and found things well In hand. Every thing will be opened up again In a few days. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Thrasher are the proud parents of a boy, born Dec. 12. Misa'Lols Ohmart spent the week- ' end with her' parents in Salem. Ira Hooker,-of Independence, vlalt ed at the home of his son, T. B. Hook er, this week. Miss Mary Hammond was a passen ger to Salem, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Munson and daughter expect to leave soon for Aetna Mills, California, where they will spend the holidays with Mr. Munson's mother. A. J. Vlck visited friends In Dallas Saturday. Austin Titus returned home Sat urday from a trip to Eastern Oregon. Mrs. A. E. Seymour went to Salem Saturday to spend the day with her' daughter, Edna. J. B. Teal Intends to build him a house In town in the spring and move to the city. Mrs. H. S. Montgomery visited In Dallas Saturday. Mrs. Frank Heydon returned from Portland Tuesday, where she has been visiting for the past week. Lloyd Ellis took In the sights at Dallas Saturday. Darkness prevailed throughout the town for a short time Tuesday night, owing to a mishap at the electric light plant. The old oil lamps were dug out and given a chance to shine once more. Several of our citizens have been sick for a few days of late, owing to vaccination. Vaccination seems to be worse than the real article. BUELL D. C. Walker was In Dallas Satur day. Thomas Merrick butchered hogs Monday. Elmer lilanchard is moving a saw mill up on Frank Brown's place. E. V. D. Paul was In Portland last week. Charles Hldgeway helped Thomas Merrlek butcher, Monday. Miss Eflle Guyer went to Portland last week end is going to spend Christmas here. . The lumber company moved an other donkey engine up the creek last week. f'larence Walker was In Sheridan last week. Mrs. D. C. Walker visited with Mrs. George Coffey Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Sweeney visited Mr. and Mrs. George Coffey Sunday. ttaln has stopped plowing, and all farmers are praying for sunshine. Mrs. G. A. White was In Dallas Sat urday on business. D. C. Walker sold a fine cow the first of the week. Miss Banks visited Miss Knight last week. D. C. Walker butchered a fine hog the first of the week. D. C. Walker was In Dallas attend 'ng the county school meeting on Sat urday. O. A. White, of Gooseneck, made a business trip to Dallas last week. Dave Glger is up from Hubbsrd to survey his place upon Gooseneck this week. Supervisor Parsons was out calltng on the schools In this neck of the woods this week. BALLSTOrr Mrs. G. W. New bill went to Lafay ette Friday evening, on account of her mother's illness, and returned Sunday night, bringing her father and mother, both of whom are ia very poor health. Mrs. J. R. Bowman has been laid Bp for the past week with a severe at tack of neuralgia. (Continued on pare