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FROM DALLAS
TO DO YOUR
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MONEY AT HOME
AND BE A
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THE HOME PAPER
VOL. 25
DALLAS. OREGON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1913
NO. 75
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UP-TO-DATE INSTITUTION SOON
TO BE ERECTED.
Inadequate Facilities if Present Hos
pital Results in Change. Officers
All Residents in Dallas.
Dallas is at least to have a hospital
adequate to its need. At a meeting
of the directors of the Dallas Hos
pital Association last Monday after
noon, instructions were issued to push
this project through to successful
completion.
The Association was incorporated
. i i i
over a year ago, auu capitalized ai
.10,000. The enterprise from its in
ception has met with hearty approval
and support. Seventy-five per cent
(if its capital stock has already been
subscribed, and many of the mer
chants and citizens have not yet been
solicited. The services of Edgar W.
Miles have been engaged to dispose
of the remainder of the capital stock
mid get matters in financial shape
to commence building operations.
The present hospital is totally inad
equate to the demands made upon it.
I'.uill as a private residence, it has
mine of the facilities and appoint
ments necessary to a modern, up-to-
ilate institution. Its capacity is only
eleven beds and frequently the narrow
hall-ways are utilized for bedrooms.
The rooms are heated by stoves and
the ventilating conveniences are not
at all suitable for hospital purposes.
Tlie report of the grand pury to the
circuit court week before last in the
Observer, fairly describes its condi
tion. In spite of these serious disadvan
.ages, the hospital has been eminently
successful, and its patronage is con-
tautly increasing, having doubled in
the last 18 months. The industries
in Dallas and adjoining territory, as
well as the growing conviction in the
public mind, that certain deseases can
he far more efficiently treated in hos
pitals than in private homes, insure
success for this new enterprise.
Patients are brought to the Dallas
hospital from all the territory be
tween Sheridan and King's Valley,
and between the Willamette river
ami the coast. County patients are
often treated here and adequate pro
vision must be made for their care,
or the county's money will be ex
pended elsewhere on their behalf.
The surgeons comprising the hos
pital staff are well known for their
skill. One is at present the vice pres
ident of the State Medical Associa
tion, another is president of the sec
ond largest medical association in the
state. The' board of directors con
sists of Frank J. Coad, president;
Drs. V. C. Staats, L. A. Bollman,
W. S. Cary, B. II. McCallon, A. B.
Starlmck, and Oscar Hayter. Miss
F.diih Starbuck is secretary-treasurer.
Basket Social at Buena Vista.
n Friday evening, November 28th.
a Basket Social will be given by the
Huena Vista School in the Odd Fel
lows' Hall at that place. A god
program is being prepared and from
all indications it will be a jolly oc
casion. The Monmouth Conceit
band of twenty-six pieces, one of the
'! amateur bands in the state, will
give all lovers of music nil opixnt uni
ty to enjoy themselves during the
evening.
Baskets will be sold at a uniform
pri.-e of one dollar. Those brought
by drls under twelve years of as
be sold at a uniform price of
fitly cents. All ladies are requested
t bring baskets. The money will be
ued for school purp.es and will be
in tlie bands of a committee.
Club Plans Reception.
I'n-paration are heins made by the
vai,.,ns committees in charge of ar
ra: merits for an informal reception
t" 'k- riven by the Women's Club on
Saturday afternoon, beginnins at
Vlck in honor of the local
-a.-h.-r. Mrs. Allen T"dd. president
? 'he Portland Shakespeare Club will
pre-nt and rive readier" from
Mj. Vth and Miss Wil-.n of Sam
ug. Tbe social fT. rr.it tee i
rra':.-ipjr for refreshments. A'l
t en V? are urred to be present.
DALLAS TO HAV
Ml HOSPITAL
DRAWS KNIFE ON FORD
Charles Gosso Strikes School Super
intendent. Sentenced to State
Training School.
Sentenced to an indefinnte period
in the State Training School at Sa
lem, as the result of his conduct
which was pronounced "generally
bad," Charles Gosso, aged 9 years,
began service in the school yesterday
afternoon.
Following repeated attempts, it is
said to reform the youth, the pa
tience of the school authorities reach
ed the limit of endurance Wednesday
afternoon, when young Gosso, drew a
Iocket knife from his coat pocket and
struck Superintendent W. I. Ford in
the right wrist inflicting a painful,
yet not serious wound. During the
afternoon the county authorities were
notified of the incident and Charles
was taken in charge by Sheriff Davis.
His hearing was held before County
Judge John B. Teal Wednesday night
and sentence was passed the follow
ing morning.
YARD TROUBLES AIRED
Dispute Over Hop Crop on Island
In Willamette River to be Tried
In Circuit Court.
Difficulties over a Polk County hop
yard on Chit wood Island in the Wil
lnniete b'iver have been echoed in a
writ of review filed in the circuit
court here from the justice court at
West Salem. The island in question
belongs to John Tliiel and it is
claimed he contracted on May !10,
with A. C. Moeller'lo take charge of
the yard and harvest the crop. La
ter, it was contended, when the crop
was off the yard was rented for the
next season to Frank Domogalla.
When Mocller found Domogalla in
possession he swore out a warrant
for the arrest of Domogalla on a
charge of trespass. The matter was
tried out in justice court in West
Salem and Domogalla was convicted
and fined $,". Domogalla is " now
bringing the matter into circuit court
on a writ of review. It is claimed
that now a fight has ensued between
the two factions over the possession
of the hop yard on the island, and Dis
trict Attorney Upjohn insists to the
attorneys in the trouble for the two
parties that the question is one that
should be be settled in the civil courts,
rather than to continually require
jury trials in criminal trespass action
in an effort to determine the title
to the real property in question and
will demand that the litigants deter
mine the matter in this manner.
Special M. E. Church Program.
The II. II. C. of the M. E. Church
will hold its regular meeting in the
church Monday evening, November
24th, 1193, to which all are invited.
Members are requested to answer to
roll call with a quotation from Long
fellow. The following program will Is?
given.
Recitation, Echo Balderee.
Solo, Mrs. J. E. Miller.
Cornet Duet., Will and Ralph Howe
Recitation, Wendall Saunders.
Duct. Edna Morrison and Miss Ben
nett. Reading. Mrs. Reniple.
Chorus.
Solo, Roxana Fiske.
Cello Solo, J. C. Tgl""'-
Methodist Church.
! The Sunday morning service will
' be under the auspices of the Woman's j
illome Missionary Society. A fine;
!linHrr,m W presented. An old j
,m Methodist class meeting conduct -
Li tr V V. Mills will be held
at the close of the service,
i Suiidav Sell. Nil under the
care of
Mi-s. MorrUon meets at 0.45.
i Tlie Epoth League i i.e
pi.-
levelling sen ice will I on tbe sub- l.s tbe vah.at.ons are increase.!. ;
:jcct, "The Trage.ly of I-awl.-.snes.";a.c.rdiii2 to the report, the public;
KverUN-lv a!.a welc-me. serviee corporations of the state will ,
- Baked Ooods Sold.
pi.- I-);,- ..( the P,ai.i-t Church
have a a!e -f bak.-I , Team Goes To Lebanon.
vt(irf ,.f Daw, & Hm on Saturday.. T, ;, mhiS lhf. I)a!Ia, hid,
Vv -.id The h-.uwive. f l-'rA f...,hall team left for Lebanon
re invited !' at
ttciid sale an.i se-
t!ir table rd "r hr f'"""
cure
ire day.
Davi k H-m
Fcn.itu'e St.. re.
Wa.Lrt-v.T, and Main Street. ,
t l T,Vm r.f Srr.'t. e.J B,a ie
Id
th('0Wn.r. l4ear.t call M.ar..W.de a bnef tint to Poland.
2,000 Tons of Canning Fruit
Is Polk's Big
Data Secured for Commercial
that Dallas is in Need
That approximately 2,000 tons of
canning fruit are raised annually in
Polk County, is shown from the re
port of II. G. Campbell of this city
who, upon request of the Dallas Com
mercial Club has practically complet
ed his work of touring the county
for the purpose of securing data to
be used in by the elub.
At last night 's meeting of the club,
Mr. Campbell made a report of his
work so far accomplished during the
season. The folowing varieties of
canning fruit together with the
amount grown by tons, are herewith
shown; Loganberries, 261, blackber
ries, 7, red haspberries, 9, strawber
ries, 134, cherries, 44, Bartlett pears,
409, blackberries, 33, peaches, 287,
currents, 11, gooseberries, 71. Total,
1,035 tons.
"There are certain sections of Polk
County which I have not visited, but
I consider that I have a fair ap
proximate on at least two-thirds of
the canning fruit crop in the coun
ty," said Mr. Campbell to an Obser
ver representative.
"The Armsbq Packing Co. has in
fered to us that it will establish in
Dallas providing we can guarantee to
produce for canning, 1200 tons of fruit
each season. My report shows that
Polk County can cfo better than that,
and there should be no reason why
any company should hesitate in lo
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING OR
DER ISSUED BY TEAL.
Property Owners Enjoined From Di
verting Spring Water and Flow
Suit of Great Importance In Polk
A temporary restraining order was
granted by Judge J. B. Teal yester
day enjoining B. I. Ferguson, W. M.
Andriken, Walter McGee and Thomas
Ilolman from diverting the water of
a spring and the flow of such water,
the spring arising in the land of
Jemima Hayden, she being the plain
tiff in the suit. The suit was brought
by D. II. Upjohn of Dallas and Mc
Nary, Smith and Shields of Salem.
According to the complaint the
plaintiff has a dower interest in sev
eral lots in the town of Eola, formerly
belonging to Henry Hayden. The
spring arises in one of these lots and
the water therefrom for more than
40 years has been used for domestic,
stock and other purges.
The complaint alleges that the de
fendants have threatened to divert
he water from the premises by car
rying it away by means of pipes.
This suit promises to be of consid
erable importance as it is stated sim
ilar conditions exist elsewhere in the
comity and some precedents may be
established in this proceeding.
Tax Ratio For Polk Fixed.
The tax ratio as fixed by the State
(Tax Commission for Polk
County
shows a decrease
of
4 per cent of
! the tax of 1912. acording to a report
re-ived yesterday from Salem. The
ratio this year will be .12 per cent
. ... i ...
asriim.t per ceni .a.. rr.
j not I.avp io ijiun ti .
r
.yify m nrft tbe team of that
where
place in
W. B. Fuller was passenrer on.
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Annual Record
Club by H. G. Campbell Shows
of Cannery Next Season
cating a plant at this point."
Despite the unfavorable weather
conditions, Mr. Campbell expected to
complete his work within the next
two weeks. Following the reading of
his .report Wednesday night, the club
heartily endorsed his work and urged
that he complete it as soon as possi
ble. As an evidence of the great success
attained by canneries in the Wil
lamette Valley, the Eugene Register
has the following to say:
"The canneries of the upper Wil
lamette Valley have made an excellent
showing this year. They have hand
led a surprisingly large amount of
business, and they have sold their
output at good prices. They have es
tablished a reputation that will result
in better markets in the future."
"The importance of strong and well
managed canneries in the Willamette
Valley cannot be overestimated. In
tensive agriculture is the need of this
section, but a market is the first, es
sential to profitable agricultural op
erations of an intensive nature. Tlie
cannery suplies the market."
"Most of the enterprises are co-operative
in their nature, and deiiend
for success upon the support that is
given them by the people of the com
munities in which they are located.
If they are given the support that
they need the whole community ben
efits. If they are denied proper sup
port the community suffers."
GROWERS HOLD SESSION IN
SALEM GATHER SATURDAY
Plan on Foot to Form Pool For Pro
tection Difference in East and
West Prices Discussed.
Tomorrow hop men ' from every
section of Polk and Marion counties
will meet in Salem at which time a
thorough discussion of the hop sit
uation in reference to the extremely
low prices now offered in Oregon and
the high prices offered in New York,
London and other cities will take
place. Tuesday a meeting was called
and at that time statistics were pro
duced to show that a remedy must
be forthcoming in order to protect the
growers of this locality. One of the
principal maters under discusion was
the probability of forming a pool to
protect the growers interests, and it
seemed to be the general opinion that
such a pool will soon be formed. This
matter, however, is exjiecled to be
definitely settled at tomorrow's meet
ing. About twenty hop men were pres
ent at the meeting in Salem Tues
day representing about 8,000 or the
30,01)0 bales of hos still unsold in
Oregon. William II. Egan was chair
man. !. II. McMahan read some figures
which were interesting as showing the
estimated shortage of bops this year
and consequently the almost certain
raise in the price of hop case the
growers would hold until the brew-
!ers were forced to buy at any price.
He also showed the great difference
. . . ,
i'" 1
. York market as compared
fferp), for ()rP.
McM4hjia Hai Statistic.
His figures below:
England
t.nch rP UU.. ........
. exports from I.
, "I" fr'"n
.mooo
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I.Whhi
U'arrr-over t'k held by the
brewers. e-tiniaUd .VlKs)
(rontio4 cm race Foor)
H m pies
MCEpSli
COMMERCIAL CLUB ENCOURAG
ED BY S. P. OFFICIALS.
Service Between Dallas and Portland
May Be Changed. Morning and
Evening Train Planned.
The prospect of Dallas securing
a two-hour train service between
Portland and this city was somewhat
brightened Wednesday night when
the railroad committee of the Dal
las Commercial Club reported that
negotiations are now under way for
such a change.
Acording to the committee's re
port, the matter was taken up with
the transportation department of the
Southern Pacific with the result that
information was secured to the effect
that the company is considerating
the proposition of giving Dallas a
morning train leaving here at about
6 o'clock and reaching Portland
about 8 o'clock. The company Is
now operating a train between Port
land and McMinnville which leaves
the Rose City about 5 o'clock in the
evening. This train, it is proposed,
could continue to Dallas. For reason
that neither train would carry ex
press, freight or mail, good time
could be made, but whether the com
pany can give this city a two-hour
service unless , the track is greatly
improved, Is left to be seen.
Report of the Schools of Polk County
for the School Month Ending
October 31st, 1913.
Number of schools reporting correctly
and on time fit)
Number of schools not reporting on
time 3
Number of pupils remaining at time
of last report 1706
Number of pupils registered new dur
ing month 1110
Number of pupils registered second
ary during month 48
Number of pupils readmitted during
month 80
Total number of pupils on register
during month 2044
Number of pupils dropped during
month ' 11
Total number of pupils on register
at time of this report 2753
Number of days taught during month
1(5.4
Whole number of days attendance..
42511
Whole number of days late 40ti
Number. of pupils neither absent nor
late 1H!4
Average number of pupils belonging
2080
Average daily attendance 25!)2
Per cent of attendance ...!)(i.7
Number of visits by parents !)8
Number -of visits by members of the
linol hoard 73
The fololwing schools have been
placed on the roll of honor for having
made f)" per cent in attendance or
over: Zena, Dallas Peedee, lied
Prairie, Hiidgeirt, Hallston, Salt
creek, Parkers, Monmouth Orade
School, Monmouth High School, Or
chards, Hethel, Polk Station," Fair
view, Cockram, Ilickreall. OakiMiint.
Elkins, Independence, Antioch, Hrusb
College, West Salem, Henna Vista,
Huell, Spring Valley, Poeorn, Har
mony, I'piwr Salt Creek. Lincoln.
North Dallas, Enterpi ise, Suver,
Crowley, Fir Grove, Sunny Slop',
Concord, Oakdale, Ime Star. McCoy,
fiuthcrie. Falls City, I'.l.ick Hock, Pi
oneer. Oakhurst. Mountainvicw, IIo
ville, Highland. liroadmeiid. Fern.
Feruvilla.
The following schools have Ix-en
placed on the roll of honor for having
made no tardies during the month;
Eola. Red Prairie. IMhel, Polk Sta
tion, Antioch, Denna Vista, Spring
Valley. Pol.., Harmony. lper
Salt Creek, Crowley, McTimmoiis
Valley, Fir Grove. Oakdale. fiiitherie,
Liberty, Cherry Grove. Oakhur!.'
Moiintainview Highland. I!roalinead,
; Feruvilla.
Yours respect fully.
II. C. SEYMOCH.
Celebrate Golden Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. J. I Morrw.n. pio
neers of Oregon, celebrated (heir
ei.hlen wedding' anniversary Titeolay.
The event wa artieipated in by a
!ar-'e u;m ler of relatives and friends.
FOSTER BADLY INJURED
Dallas Resident Thrown From Horse
While Riding on Slippery Pave
mentMay Recover.
Homer Foster, a well known resi
dent of Dallas was injured, perhaps
fatally when thrown from his horse
on Main and Court streets early
Tuesday evening. Reports from the
hospital today where Foster is being
cared for are to the effect that there
is but small chance for his recovery.
Those who witnessed the accident
say that .Foster was riding i-ather
fast when in attempting to turn his
horse from Main to Court street, the
animal slipped and fell throwing Fos
ter head (first to the pavement. Dr.
Statts was called and when the young
man was taken to the hospital, it was
found that his skull was badly crush
ed and his jaw broken. Foster re
mained unconscious until the next
morning during which time he hover
ed between life and death. His con
dition, however, today is somewhat
improved.
WORK ON TAX BUDGET
County Commissioners In Session To
day Preliminary Report Is Ex
pected Saturday.
The board of county commissioners
are in session for the purpose of pre
paring the annual budget for the
coming year.
The present law requires the county
court to make a preliminary esti
mate of the tax levy which must be
published at least 20 days before the
meeting set for discusion and protest
on the part of the taxpayers. A
second notice must be published ten
days before the meeting. At this
meeting the county court can not
raise their estimate by over 10 per
cent.
Under the present law every item
of expense must be itemized with a
view to giving the taxpayers a com
plete knowledge of the purposes for
which the levy is made.
A Great Treat Coming.
The people of Dallas should not
miss hearing Evangelist Brooke, in
his two splendid illustrated addres
ses at the Christian Church next
Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Nov.
25th anil 20th. Both of these ad
dresses will be magnificently illustra
ted with electric stereoptican. Tues
day night will be presented Van
Dyke's beautiful allegory, "The
Story of the Other Wise Man." This
is something unique in American lit
erature. As the story is told you will
see the rising of the star and hear
a voice singing to its appearance.
You will see the journey across the
desert, the slaughter of the innocents,
the crucifixion scene and hear "Cal
vary" sung. You will witness tbe
years of search and the final victory.
On Wednesday the subject is
"Voices of The Past." There is not
another address like this on the
American platform. It is the pro
duct of extensive research in the field
of archaeology. You will hear and
see the story of those who lived,
worked, loved, hoped and dispaired in
the days when the earth was younger.
You will see the Babylonian record
of the creation and flood, tbe oldest
portrait in the world, Sennacherib
marching a the bead of bis army, the
temple at Karnak, the seat of ancient
Egypt inn religious worship, and many
other things entertaining and in
struct ive.
This is an opiiortunity seldom of
fered to hear these subjects ably and
fascinatingly presented. Mr. Brooke
has demonstrated his ability as
seaker and he will not disappoint
von. These addresses are given to
help defray the ex-nse of tbe meet
ing just closing. Admission 15. and
35c. each evening or both evenings
'for .Vic. Tbe meting continue till
Sunday tbe 23rd. An important sub
jeet will be presented each night.
San day School Convention.
The annual convention of the Polk
County Sunday ScImkiI Association
will be held in Fall City, Friday
and Saturday. November 21 and 22.
The following Dallas ..ple are on
the program:
J. O. Van OrdeL Sam Gibson Mrw.
Ada Ilolman. Rev. C.C. Curti and
Rev. I lav.
2i Bon
WEST OFFERS REWARD FOR
CONVICTION OF MURDERERS.
Detectives - or Others Who Bring
About Arrest and Conviction Will
Be Given Big Sum.
Because of numerous atrocious
murders in the last few years and the
fact that many of the slayers have
not been apprehended, Governor West
today offered rewards in the sum of
$2500 in each case. He withdrew all
previous outstanding rewards. The
proclamation offering new rewards
follows :
"Whereas, There have bean com
mitted during the past years wit" in
the state of Oregon a number of
atrocious murderers, and
' Whereas, The guilty parties have
not as yet been apprehended and pros
ecuted, and
"Whereas, Further atempts to
solve these mysteries should be en
couraged as it is for the best interests
of society that those who committed
the crimes may be made to atone to
the offended law; .
"Now, therefore, in view of the
foregoing premises and by virtue of
the authority in me vested, as gover
nor of the state of Oregon, I, Oswald
West, do hereby offer in the name
of the state a reward of twenty-five
hundred ($2500) dollars for the ar-
est and conviction of any person or
persons who have purposely and of
deliberate and premediated malice,
or in the commission or attempt to
commit any rape, arson, robbery or
burglary, killed another within the
stale of Oregon; and any just claim
for said reward, certified to as such
by the dictrict attorney and the cir
cuit judge before whom the trial was
held, will be approved for payment
by this ollice."
Governor West also issued the fol
lowing proclamation withdrawing all
rewards now standing for arrest
of criminals:
"Whereas, The executive ollice of
the state of Oregon has on numerous
previous occasions offered divers and
sundry rewards for the arrest and
conviction of parties violating the
criminal laws of this state, and
"Whereas, It is important that the
records of this office may he cleared
and all possibility of conllict and con
fusion in this direction be avoided in
the future;
"Now, therefore, in view of the
foregoing premises and by virtue of
the authority in me vested, as gover
nor of the state of Oregon, I, Oswald
West, do hereby revoke all unearned
rewards heretofore, offered by this
ofiice for the arrest and conviction of
parties violating the criminal laws
of the state of Oregon."
Big Game Thanksgiving.
One week from today will n a red
letter day in the year's history of
football in Dallas, for on that date.
the crack Indeeiuleiice team will
meet the local squad on the college
campus for the final game to 1m- play
ed in Polk County. This will be a
Thanksgiving event of unusual im-
mii lance.
Both teams will be in excellent con
dition for the contest. The In.b'jien-
lence eleven has won many fast
U'ames during the fall, and the Dallas
team, although suffering defeat from
the Newlerg eleven, lias made a won
derful showing during the past two
weeks.
Mora Entertainment Wanted.
Anyone who can furni.h entertain
ment for the b.ys coming to the
Boys' Convention, 2Mb to :!Mh in
clusive will please resn1 to Harold
Miller or Sam Gilem. Dallas invi
ted the boys to come and the commit
tee appointed to secure entertain
ment needs ai-tanee.
Ilon't forget you are a part of Dal
las and try and entertain some of the
bnvn.
Missionary Society.
"Die Missionary S.ietv of th
Presbyterian Chttnrh will hold its
praise tueetinc NuvemWr 2-lr.!. lOl.t.
at o'eloek. A pood pn-cram
has been prepared and all are cordial
ly invited to atten.L
Mrs. C.rir1 Stafriru