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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1913. FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER TWO T X!S3S!Wmnmnnl I " 'mm' f r.'iTTrTwTTr- i 'ryTt-thUfoiMu-aMnBirwrnmmf---- -.nrara rrM till ti iv , a e i mi is i ii j ii. iw umi f 1 xv : i HartSchaffner&Eflarx glJJJ Sf p it f - - Copyright Hrt Schrfacr & Uu ARE HERE Showing the latest sty les and fabrics The new California weight fabrics are just right for Summer wear in Oregon. The Lightning Artist Come and see him at work SATURDAY, FEB. 22 A Fine Painting with every $5.00 Cash Purchase FASHION BOOK I TAN SHOE A New line of Men's Shoes for Spring in the latest shade of Tan. Popular Price $3.50 CONQUEROR HATS In all the latest Styles, Shapes and Colors Spring Stock of Buster Brown Shoes Are Here Buy while lines are complete and all styles and sizes from which to pick. fen ir 1 ! I MM The very latest in STYLE, FABRICS, and WORKMANSHIP Prices very reasonable for High Grade Garment $15.00 and Up V a W V,. i ' i 'i I ' ' ' ' SEE 1 ' ' Ij!- K!i Vs I0M Dallas Mercantile Co.--W. R. Howe, Mgr. Polk County Observer Published Semi-Weekly at Dallas, Oregon, by the OBSERVER PRINTING COMPANY Office Phones. Business office Maln 19 Press room Maln 19-2 EUGENE FOSTER. W. II. T0TTEN. Knlered as second class matter March 1. 1907, at the post office at Dallas, Oregon, under the Act of Con gress of March 8, 1878. Subscription Rates: One Year l-jj Six Months - 75 Three Months 40 Strictly in advance. The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronise Dallas people. TO HAVE GOOD COUNTY FAIR. The Polk County fair should lie much better this year, nt it's second attempt, than last year. With the co-operation of the Poultry Breeders' association and the enthusiastic sup port of the schools in the way of making exhibits, the interest of the farmers that lias already been shown, and the willingness of the Dallas Commercial club to make the event a pleasant and profitable one for the county, there is no reason why a record-breaking exhibit cannot be made. Last year's exhibition showed what can be done, and the early start that has been made in the ruin! districts lends an impetus that means success. The edudcational exhibit is one that is receiving careful atten tion. No county in the state is so favored by nature with resources as that of Polk, and the fair is a great place to exploit these advantages. Referendum Election. The proposal contained in Senator Pay's bill which passed the senate last week providing for a sccial election on all measures passed by the present legislature upon which the jx'ople will invoke the referen dum, has much merit. To be sure, it will lie somewhat exeiisive, but that is a heritage of the far-famed 5?Jitv& of awttJ9cur and long Koun ci exposure will tad yom dry aod eoroloitoble if yom wai TOWER'S FISH BRAND REFLEX SLICKER wfel, & hnoa Mr tAf (p'n tW P water homi maa m at the honl whea tunnar H No wcatW coat as arfal aa a irr. Na 5t Mrrr. databW of . m apfarc a. th. r ? ft i lUMm. Cttrtmm loaw aaa b pnpaiad tm raio. $3.00 Everywhere SATISFACTION CUARANTEED A. J. TOWER CO. TPXZXS BOSTON J INDEPENDENT BASE Dallas Mercantile Co. W. R. HOWE, Manager COME AMP Our Big New Line of Ginghams, Percales, Embroideries and Wide Flouncings. Fine Line of Silks Just Received. Dallas Mercantile Co.-W. R. Howe, Mgr. "Oregon system." So long as the people have the power to tie up any or all legislation, matters should be arranged to either approve or con demn it as quickly as possible. The Observer is not claiming that this giving to the people the power of ap poval or disapproval of legislation is not practical, but does insist that no small minority should be permit ted to hold it up for two years and thus deprive the state of the benefit of it, during all of that time. It has been declared time and again that the referendum would be invoked on this or that measure, and this threat, to a certain extent, has had, we believe, a wholesome effect upon the deliberations of the present legislature. That part of it is all right, but where is the justice in per mitting five per cent of the voters of the state to deprive the other 95 per cent of rlie effects of the legislation they have asked for? -As matters now stand, it is entirely possible for a very small percentage of the people to invoke the referendum on the ap propriation for the Panama-Paacilic exposition, and, if such a course were pursued, it would simply result in the state taking no part in the dis play at San Francisco. This would be an outcome which is certainly not desired by any progressive citizen. Hut the simple fact that the people have this power has resulted in caus ing the legislators to pause and think over the matter before voting a large sum for the fair. None of the members were willing to vote a sum so large that the people would be justified in taking matters in their own hands. All want the state rep resented but at the same time, they realize that it will be best to move circumspectly in voting away the state's money. But let us have the election, by all means. It isn't obligatory. The people don't have to hold an election the bill merely provides that, if the referendum shall be invoked, the election be held in August, and the matter be settled rather than to hold it up for two years. It is good sense and the bill should pass. BALL in League So the progressives will tight against the proposal to make one six year term for presidents of the I'nited States and the further pro vision that no man may serve but once. Naturally. The writing of such a clause into the constitution would forever eliminate a certain gentleman of much prowess with his jaw. and, following such elimination, the Great Progressive Party would expire with a dull, sickening thud. No, we cannot stand for that six year business, so long as T. H. re mains unrewarded for his perfidy to the Republican party. Little Interest is Shown Organization. The base ball enthusiasts saw lit tle to be gained by- entering the six team league proposed by McMinn ville, Ilillsboro, and others and no delegation was sent to meet the pro moters on Sunday at McMinnville. It is thought that a strong independ ent team will prove a better propo sition for Dallas. The committee which attended the first conference of the promoters recently thought that Dallas could better put up with a strictly home organization, having an abundance of material for the making of a first class amateur team. Sheridan for the past two seasons has supported a semi-professional team and Dallas has held its own. The other places which are anxious to see the organization of the league are close to Portland where semi professional men can be easily ob tained on short notice at .little ex pense and some of the Dallas sup porters of baseball did not care to enter into anything that smacked of piofessionalism. It is bought, should proper grounds be secured, there will be no trouble in having a good qual ity of ball during the summer, but that the financial end of the affair will be easiie met with independent ball. PARK CAN BE BEAUTY SPOT Has Natural nesdav night caused the selection of i ci . .1... ;.,,i lwn.i.i'i r. hi. Din.tKe, an c.)..-iii-ii.. "" man, to fill the position. Mr. Grant's duties called him away a portion of the time and the members showed their anxiety for the success of the organization by making the selection of a new leader at once. The ongo ing master who has done so much to .1. R. Jacobs, West Salem ; 11. F. D. $MMmmMmmMYl,! A. Meekenheim, West Salem; li.F. J. R. Walker, West Salem; K.F.W. Mvrtle R. Walker, West halem; K. V. W. V I, Wood. West Salem; Salem I!o" (17. Mrs. F. I,. Wood, West Salem; I hnilil nil the organization was ten dered the heartiest thanks for work j Salem, Rox (i7. done for the Dallas band in past Gust Carlson, est Salem; Salem . . t-M i i t?i. I . - I. .... ! 1 O vpnrs. Mr. uranr leu iasi wei-h. umn. . business connected with the Angora Goat association of which he is pies ident, to be gone for several days. Legal blanks for sale at this office. Salem; Sa- Petition For Incorporation, Town of West Salem. REALTY MOVEMENT ASSURED Ccmmercial Club Answers Many Qaesries As to Valley. More than the UMial inquiries have been made during the past month from various parts of the country as to conditions in the Wil lamette valley, most of them want ing information as to climate and price of land. The secretary has 'e-n forwarding all possible infor mation to the parties who have U-en ttfracte.l by advertising of the coun try's resources, anil it is evident that the valley country will have a larve ;ntlux of settlers dunns the spni: months. Kentucky, Oklahoma, and soke with the Missouri have sent the bulk of these pavements ued. came from Canada by those who . are not satisfied w ith' the country j there. Architect Says Dallas Resort. J. A. Gilbertson, architect and de signer, was in Dallas yesterday on the way to Albany on business and remained dining the day at the re quest of those interested in improv ing the city park for various pur poses. The gentleman made a rough sketch of the grounds and furnished an estimate of what it might cost to erect various buildings for use of fair grounds and exhibitions, concerts that the city would require in a short time. Mr. Gilbertson drew the plans for the McMinnville grounds, mak ing suggestions as to what the city needed, and he informed a reporter for The Observer that Dallas has far better natural advantages than Mc Minnville. Here, he says, a natural stream from the mountains flows through the grounds, furnishing a supply of warm water where water lilies could lie made to bloom and a park beautiful be created with small expense. Mr. Gilbertson has been in consultation with the city council in the past as to creating a park in some out of the way place and he says the city has a place now that nature gave, and he thinks there is no danger of an overflow of water, judging from the apHaranee of the park as it now stands. SHERIDAN ASKS FOR PAVING City Urges Council to Place Hard Surface Pavment. As Sheridan has lost one year in the race with its competitors for street improvement, and the condi tion of the streets are now worse than those of the average sized town, its citizens are becoming awakened to the necessity of prompt action and are urging the common council to do something in the way of betterment. The Sun says that paving made on one street two years ago, while not the U'st. has proven of such marked Iwni-tii that other rroiertv owners are anxious to proceed with the work ! Jhn Simon. WtM Sal. m; S in. I demand of the council a pave- ; ti- mint of quality. The members of' Lawrence N. Simon. Wet Salem; ,i. l l ourt t. Frank M. Simon. West Salmi; lo N. Cml St. G,t I, Fraure. West Salmi: R. D Z P-.x 94. Mr. Geo. I Fraure. West S;il.-m R. F. D. No. 2. R..X 4. O. White. West Sa' m : R. F. D Dallas Band Has New Director. Z Box 91. Ttie roirgation of Director V. S. i Geo. W. T.'bin. Wot Salens; R. F. Grant at the regular meeting Weu-m. i I). R. Rrannan, est lem, R. 2. V.. K. Woods, West Salem; Salem, R. 2. ('. K. Riinkman. West Salem; Sa lem. R. 2. Mrs. May Rrinkman, West Salem; Salem. R. 2. M. Gaubert, West Salem; Salem, I R. 2. Mrs. F. W. Gaubert, West Salem; Salem. R. 2. A. F. Lamb, West Salem; Salem. R. F. I). 2. Mrs. A. F. Lamb, West; Salem; Sa lem, No. 2. Arthur Thomas, West Salem; Sa lem, R. F. 1). 2. Mrs. Arthur Thomas, West Salem; Salem, No. 2. J. W. Fredrickson, West Salem ; I Salem, .o. 2. Nancv K. Fredrickson, West Sa lem ; Salem, No. 2. Joseph Fennell, West Salem; Sa lem, No. 2. Lavinia Fennell, West Salem; Sa-1 lem. No. 2. In the Count-v Court of the State of i Oregon, for Polk County. Notice is hereby given that the fol lowing petition for the incorporation of West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, will be presented to the County Couit of said county and state, at its regu lar term in March. 1!)13, which date is March 5th, 1913: Petition for the incorporation of the Town of West Salem, in the County of Polk and State of Oregon : To the Honorable County Court of the State of Oregon, for the ( ounty of Polk : We, the undersigned citizens and ntialified electors of the County of Polk and- State of Oregon, residin: within the limits and boundaries of the District hereinafter described, re- snectfullv demand that there shall be SUMMONS. submitted to the leiral voters of the In the Circuit Court of the State of State of Oregon, for Polk Count v. de- Oregon for the County of Polk. scribed as follows, to-wit: Department o. 1. Reginning at the intersection of the Collin Murray, Plaintiff, South line of the allace road in vs. Polk County, Oregon, with the West I'.dw. Horan, Defendant. line of school district number thirty- lo Ivlw. Horan, the above named two (32); thence South Westerly defendant. down the West line extended of said In the name of the State of Ore- school district number thirty-two gon: lou are hereby required to (32) in a South Westerly direction appear and answer the complaint to the intersection of said line with tiled against you in the above entit- Frank Gibson's North property line, led action, on or before the exnira- t lie same being the South line of lion of six weeks from the date of the Kingwod Park Addition; thence Kast- first 'ublication of this summons, to- erly along said Gibson s line extended wit : iebruary 21st, A. D., 11113, that to the West lino of the Willamette being the date of the last publication River; thence Northerly following the of this summons; and if vnu fail to meanderings of said River to the in- answer, for want thereof, the plaintiff tersect ion thereof with the South line will take judgment against vnu for of said Wallace road extended east- the sum of Five Hunred Dollars, eily to said Willamette river. principal, with interest thereon at the' At a siecial election to be called by rate ot one per cent per month from said County Court, the question the 3rd day of November. V.)V- .m,l whether or not that portion of Polk j for the further sum of Fifty Dollars County, State of Oregon, heieinbe-1 as attorney's fees, and for'all costs fore described shall.be incorporated I and disbursements of said action; as a municipal corporation to lie nam- said acton is brought upon a prom liered. named and designated asisnry note dated Nov. 3rd, 10ll8, at "West Salem," in accordance with j Nome, Alaska, signed by vnu and the provisions of that said Act of the! made payable to Collin Miirrav. Also legislative Assembly entitled " An ! for an aftaachment against your real Act for a general law for the incor-j estate situated in Polk county, Ore--porntion of eities and towns in the gon. State of Oregon," and each for him-j The date of the first publication of self or heiself says: I have person-! this summons is. the 17th day of any signeu me jieuuon; l am a quail-; i.inuarv. V.n.l, tied elector of the Slate of Oregon : last PUBLICITY without Salesmanship is Nix; Publicity plus Salesman ship is Advertising Elbert Hubbard i i 1 X 1 IX I I ! m I r? LUMBER V When We Hand You Our Estimate of the cost of the lumber you require you can depend upon it that the fig ures will be as low as first-class, wel seasoned lumber can be sold for hon estly. If you pay more you pay loo much. If you pay less you get either ' quelity or quantity. Dallas Lumbers Logging Co and the date of llo publication is ibp ,iov ,. February, A. D.. 101.1. This' . nions is published by order of II,,,, '. P. Teal. County .Tn,l-P r.f iv.n. ."MO inhabitants within t'.ie limiN Cnintv. O:egon. duK- nn.1 i .! 1 terel at chambers in' the city of Dal- i . 1 I'm t oun:v. Orp'mn tl.li D. Mil. i:d. f. coad. Attorney for Plaint tT. and of the County of Polk, and reside within that portion of said County alxive descrilied: I lielievp that there are of the said district altove dccriU'd whieh purposes to incorporate: mv residence an I n.st olliee address are day of January. A correctly written after mv name. ; Name. KcM.Ience. Potif!iee. Geo. W. Goser, West Salem; Salem R. No. 2. Observer Want Ads Y&1 14th a. em. the eouneil worn to be agreed upon the matter, and for the purpose of education made trip to Portland . recently to investigate the work done' in that eitv and to acquaint them- va lions kinds of; Good Typewriteri Cheap save r..o to v.-,.no ry p.rv ING REGULAR M.-,ofl TYPE WRITERS SLIGHTLY IS ED. To avoid the nm..!tr r.t M w'mxnumber f CHANGE MA( II1NES to the factory, we have b-ei.ied to place the same on sale at from r,( to Km.00. for n.W;;t an , s.i.uy used ffiaoline of all make at trie above prices and on very eav terns of payment without interest" Every machine s,,ld from our sWk ,ur ""if prices m ul be teed for one year and the same can 'e exchanged for a new M13 MODEL lr C. SMITH & BROS. TYPEWRIT ER at any time within one vear on a very liWal allowance. l G. SMITH & BROS. TYPEWRIT- l-R CO., 280 Oak Street, Portland. Oregon. l-7tf Dallas Iron Works M,iiM IBiHlrymeBj ratters-Makers. WMILL WORK A SPECIALTY r irparl to dr im km Iron and P.raw work. Lumber trucks nd Stork work on hand. We make the b-t and cheaDfst stnmn tnii. Faaran-( on the market Price reasonable For Twentieth Century PraW tn tha Office ol w Polk County Observer IU The Home of Good P West Side Mad WorKs MOVVMEVTS. CTBBt'6- A Complete I te of W