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asm- THE HOME PAPER VOL. 25 DALLAS. OREGON. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1914 NO. 93 FALLS CITY POLK COTNTY MONTHLY PAY ROLL OF, $15,000 Addison Bennett Writes ,bf the Bin Lumbering Interests and Other Ad vantages Around Falls City. Nestling up in the canyon of tlu. little Luckiamute River, 12 miles nenr- ly due west of Dallas, is the bustling little town of Fulls City, its name coming from a 3f)-foot full in the river just west of tho down. It is reached viu the Salem, Falls City & Western Railway, which is operated by the Southern Pacific Company, so it goes without saying that the fawn has a good service. There are three trains each way every day, and one of these is operated as far as Black Rock, a few miles up the canyon to the west of Fells City. The little Luckiamute flows into I he main Luckiamute a few miles to the southeast, and the big Luckiamute then flows in to the Willamette near Buena Vista. The elevation of the town is 388 feet; its distance from Portland by rail is 73 miles.There is not much fanning land immediately adjacent to the town at the present time, but as the timber is cut off there will he a huge area of rolling fruit hind, and perhaps as good land .for such purpose as can be found in or adjacent to the Willamette Valley. Indeed there seems no doubt of the place being a thriving agricultural community within a decade or so. The cut-over lands are offered at a low figure on easy terms, making it even now an attractive place, fur the home seeker to investigate. Payroll is $15,000. The present prosperity of the town and it is most undoubtedly prosper ous comes from the lumber indus try, there being a large and wellcon- ducted sawmill right in the town, and two or ithree logging crews in the neurby timber. On the payrolls of llicse enterprises there are nearly 200 men constantly employed, giving the town a payroll of close to $15,000 n. month. The population of the place by the census of 1910 was 900. Since then the growth has been con servatively estimated at 25 per cent, or say 1200 people at the present time. It will be apparent that a pay roll of $15,000 a month in a town of 'that size gives something tangible to build upon and, remember, the em ployees of the timber interests alone nre computed. What struck me most forcibly as I entered the town was the great stocks of goods carried by the four lai-ge general stores, the proprietors being asfollows: M. Silig, Falls City Mer cantile Company; O. W. Brentner and Falls City Lumber Company. I did not impure specifically, but I judged these houses, combined, carry a stock exceeding $150,000 in value. Optimism is Prevalent. Another mighty good omen con fronting me every man I spoke to in the place said business was good. Further than this, every mother's son of them seems to think that Falls City will go on prospering and grow ing. Particularly am I indebted to . F. Nichols, cashier of the bank of Falls City, for information rela tive to the town. He is acting sec re tary of the Greater Falls City Com mercial Club. Mr. Nichols is about as enthusiastic and yet conservative a booster as I have met for some time. Dynamite, famine or flood could not shake his faith in Falls City. He told me that practically ev ery individual in the place feels about I lie matter the same as he does. It surely does one good to visit such a community. Before I went to the town I was asked, and asked more than once, if I intended to remain there overnight. I replied that I most certainly did lien-haps two nights. "Don't yon do it." Raid the doubter. "Don't think of such a thing; the hotel accommo dations are execrable." Perhaps they did not all use the same won). but their meaning was that the eat ing would he found horrid and the sleeping worse. Hotel Is Praised. . I am pretty well used to stopping at hotels. I know good ones from bad ones, and I usually manage to find pretty good treatment, bat I sure bad a surprise in store for me at Falls City, for I found as good ac commodations as could be expected in a much larger town at the Falls City HoteL The meals were good, and the beds were good, and the proprietor J. B. Tawney, treated me as well as any landlord could treat a pntron. no 1 do not hesitate to say to Travel ere that they will be well cared for ut the Falls City Hotel. There is but one newspaper in the town, but the editor and proprietor is one of the businest and most active men in the profession. He is a veri table Powb. Bah and then some. His titles would almost fill a book. For iiwtanee, he is an editor, a newspaper owner, City Auditor, Police Judge, Notary.ruulic and leal estate agent He may be several" other things. 1 did not) inquire. Anyhow, lie seems to stand mighty high in the community and runs a neat and newsy little news paper, the Falls City News. Ins name is C. W. ' Lee. I had a brief chat with him, but he was so awful busy that he sent me back to inter view Mr. Nichols. "This is my busy day, and the busiest time of the day, ' ' he said, "but here is a copy of The News, which will tell you all about our beautiful and thriving little city. ' ' Municipal Plants Prosperous. , Mentioning anew the name of Mr. Nichols brings up again the bankini business and whom do you suppose is president of the Bank of Falls City? Why, Ralph Williams, of course. Of the six banks in Polk County, Ralph rules (three. Some swath Ralph cuts in old Polk. Well, he is a mighty fine fellow, and I wish he owned a few more institutions as sound as those he now controls. .. ' -,: The falls in the river create the power far driving the electric light plant, but during much of the year, there must be a large surplus of pow er. The town has a splendid gravity water system which is owned by the town, and is on a good financial basis. The school in the town is housed in n splendid structure. Seven teachers are employed, and classes are instruct ed up to the twelfth grade. It is said the students who pass through the school and get their diplomas are equal to the graduates of any high school in the state. The. following denominations Hold regular services in the town; Adven tists, Roman Catholic, Free Metho dist Episcopal and German Lutheran. Some of the houses of worship are particularly handsome structures. Good Streets Needed. Of course the great industry of the town is the sawmill. The corporation owning it is the Falls City Lumber Company. F. b. Belcher is president. i FARMERS LECTURES BY NOTED MEN WILL BE GIVEN A College Cow and a Sanitary Pig Pen Will be Brought to Dallas. A Prize Essay. The Kansas City, Mo. Post rerntly held an essay contest and onlv-chil dren were allpwed to compete. The following was the winner. It was written by a little girl named Pearl Rhodes who lives at Geary Oklahoma. "An Essay on Editors." Newspapers are paper sheets on which stuff to read is printed. The people look over it to see if their names are in it. I don't know how newspapers came into the world. The Bible says nothing about editors, and I never heard of one in Heaven. "Some editors belong to church and wear whishkers. All of them raise Cain in the neighborhood. Some times the paper dies, then the people feel glad, but sometimes it starts again. Editors never went to school and don't often get licked. Our pa per is a mighty poor one, but we take it so ma Van use it on the pantry shelf. Our editor don 't amount to much but pa said he had a poor chance when he was a boy. He does without uh- derclothea in the winter and wears no socks. He has a wife to support him. "Pa hasn't paid his subscription for 3 years, and says he don't intend ro. 1 know some other things about editors but it is safest not to tell them. "The End." The most interesting story in Ore gon right now is the sale of the cow and the hog. To the farmer the pro duction of those animals is beginning to mean new dresses for the girls, new clothes for the boys, bank ac counts, new paint on the barn, and visions of n comfortable old age in tt rocking chair. And through the enterprise of the Southern Pacific and Portland, Eu gene & Eastern Railway Companies, a cow college and a sanitary pig pen will be brought up to the doors of Dallas farmers on February 2, which fcomes on Monday. The train is to be in charge of some of the most noted dairying and stock experts in Oregon, and will include Professors ' Hetzel. Withycombe, Graves, Potter, Barr and AV. K. Newell, president of the state board of agriculture. .The special will arrive at Dallas nt 10.50 and will leave at 12.30 for Sheridan, and it is hoped that every farmer in the dis trict will take advantage of the op portunity to inspect the fancy cows, standard hogs and dairy equipment, which will be carried. In case of bail weather, the train is provided with lecture cars, where the people can be accommodated and protected. No matter what special line of ag riculture or horticulture any farmer is following, there is money in a few standard bred cows. It is the purpose of the demonstration train to show how money can be made in handling them, and to encourage the . farmer in placing them on his land. The railroad companies are hand ling the train at their own expense and make no charge for viewing ex hibits or listening to the lectures. It is being done for the good of the country, . When the country from the Atlan tic to the Pacific is crying for more meat, it would seem that every farm er in Polk County should be inter ested in making the trip to Dallas to take in this show. The railroads are doing their part in furnishing the op portunity to acquire valuable infor mation. Remember the date, February 2nd. Clerks: Elmer E. Enes; Chas. I., Bratcher; Allie Lynn. , Spring Valley No. 4 , Judges : R. C .Sheltierd, Chairman ; Mrs. Emma C. Chijders; F. G. Leneh, Clerks: Mrs. Stella Henry; Gits S. Lake ; John Spdhg. Eola No. 5 Judges: Thomas Itolmnn, Chair man; A. W.-. Vernon; Mre. Effie Young. - - : . ., - j ' . Clerks: Joe fryer; Elnora Clem tnt; E. M. Mitti, . , ,,. . , West Hifkreall No. 0 Judges :' Win. Cadle, Chairman; Mary Bureh; Hidt Crowley. Olerltsii Wm.,RoweIl; H. C. Fox, Jr.; Miss Edith Burch. , Fourth Independence No. 7 Judges: D.-P, Slnpleton, Chair man; C. E. Burrows; Mre. Isabella' Dm-rell. .- ' ' . . Clerks: Harry I)jff ' Mary C, FM.Iioc- Vrit Hill 11 , "i I ELECTION OFFICERS The County Court Have Made Their Choice, and Names Have Been Posted. Herman Wiegent. One of the most beautiful weddings of the season took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cari Gerlinger, Tues day evening, January 20th, in this citv. The bride, Miss Madoline Hen-man wore a beautiful gown of shadow lace with elaborte trimmings and car ried beautiful boquet of roses, while the groom, Mr. Joseph Wiegent was dressed in convent ial black. Rev. Chester Gates performed the ceremony which united the happy couple in the solemn bonds of matri mony. BE IT REMEMBERED, that at a regular term of the County Court for the County of Polk and State of Ore gon, sitting as a Board of Countv Commisioners, for the transaction of County business, begun and held at the Court House in the City of Dallas in said County and Slate, on Wednes day the (th day of January, 1014, the same being the Href Wednesday in said month, and the time fixed by law for holding a regular term of said County, when were present: The Hon. J. B. Teal, Judge; S. H. Pet re, Commisioner; G. A. Well Commissioner; A. B. Robinson, Jr.. Clerk; J. M. Grant, Sheriff, hen on Tuesday, January 20th, the 12th judicial day of said term the following proceedings were had and entered of record, to-wit: In the matter of appointing Judges and Clerke of Election. Now at this time this matter comes on to be heard upon the appointment of Judges and Clerks of Election for the ensuing two years. It is ordered n .ne comracung parties rc by the ourt that the following named very popular and have many f nends I and ,hey gre riby an- ,. . g . pnmtm Judpe ,nd Clerkl) of e,Mi life. They will be at home to friends at their residence on Jefferson Street about February 1st, after a brief honeymoon trip. Christian Science. Christian Science services held Sunday at 11 a. m. in New City Bank building. Subject of Lesson -sermon, "Truth." Sunday School at 10 a. m. Wednesday evening at 8 p. in Reading room, same address. The public is cordially invited. tion for the ensuing two years. Douglas No. 1 Judges: P. C. Lady. Chairman: Aionxo Tharp; Ira C. Yoeom. Clerks : B. F. Wells; J. W. But ler; Lillian Hagman. Jackson No. 2 Judges: V. B. Sears, Chairman; Dora Foeht: George New hi 1 1. Clerks: Ruth Graves; J. H. But ler; Holt Stockton. Salt Lake No. 3 Judires: J. A. Baxter, Chairman: Ben Jones; Mrs. Minerva Jennings. S. W. Monmouth No. 8 Judges: A, J. Shipley, Chairman; Robert Chaney; Mrs. Miriam Simp son. V . Clerks : H. B. Fishback; Clark P. Hembree ; Anna 'Steinberg. , Buena Vista No. 9 Judges: M. N.'Pratlier, Chairman: Mre. Bonnie Smith; R. H. McCarter. Clerks: W. I. Reynolds; Mre. Wi- ona Leonard; P. T, Peterson. , Suver No. 10 Judges: J. Ji Tjhiuston, Chairman; R.- L. Collins ; Tressa Congor. - -, Clerks : -Fred N;.'' Stump; Monroe J. Kreutzj'Mna Hilterbrand. . -1, : , West. jLuckiamut'e No. 11" : v Judges : Ifercy ' Hadley, Chairman : C. S. Calkins ; Mr Sarah E. Stoats. Clerks: Miss Katie Weinert; J. Bagley; Homer lank. Bridgeport No. 12 ! , Judges: James W. Lee, Chairman: Susan M.' Plankington; J. C. Guth rie. .' ';'. . ' Clerks: C. C. Gardner; Oscar Smith; Mrs; Mary E. Palmer. " - Salt Creek No. 13 Judges: Henry Voth, Chairman; Hettie Starr; Geo. Richmond. Clerks: Arthur Fink: J. 11. Brown; Anna Villwock. McCoy No. 14 Judges: S-'iU Stewart, Chairman: T. J. Graves; Mrs. Jennie B. Wyatt. Clerks : J. W. Finn; Alice 'Riga's: Clyde Kelty. 'East Rickreall'No. 15 Judges: W. E. Goodall, Chairman; C. H.. Farmer; Mrs. Alice Lewis. Clerks: Grover H." Beeler; Mre. Ceorgia Fox; Seth Fawk. First Independence No. 16 Judges : Andy Wilson, Chair man; Ed. Rex; Battle Block. Clerks: Ross Nelson;: W. A. Pat- ton; Mm.. Mattie Underwood. West Salem No. 17 Judges: J. R. Bedford, Chairman: Mrs. Jennie Hoggs; Arthur Rex. Clerks: Miss Catherine Stewart; J? rank Gibbson; Marion Putnam. Black Rock No. 18 Judges: F. J. 'Holman, Chairman; S. G. Price) E. Loree O'Connell. Clerks: W. T. Wallace: Paul Rusk; Mi's. Lou Schultz. Pedte No. 19 Judges : Frank W. Gilliam, Chair man; Mrs. Eva Ritner; Alvie Wo- mer. Clerks: Mre. Mary Lacey; J. L. Condron; W. I. Bronson. N. W. Monmouth No. 20 Judges: George Boothby, Chair man; Mary A. Stine; Harvey Gul li ne. . Clerks Leslie Riddell ; Hazel Lor ence; A. J. Haley. N. W. Falls City No. 21 Judges.: A. E. Meyer, Chairman; A. Sampson ; Edith Wurtzberger. Clerks: Jno. E. Beezley; Jessie Moyer; T. D; Hollowell. ' ' S. W. Fills City No. 22 Judges i Sam. Tetherow, Chair man; Geo: Gardner7 Emma Hinshaw. Clerks C. W." Lee; Mrs. Chloe Seymour; Frank Heyden. - N. E. Falls Citv No. 23 . J udges : Geo. M. Tice, Chairman : (i. D. Treat; 'Mrs. Maggie Thomp son. ,Clerks :E, C.Trink; Etta Wafers; Ira Mehrlmg. ' -i' 1 Buell No. 24 Judges i-HCyrus Blair, - Chairman: Mrs. Sarah Stone; D. G. Meador. Clerks: T. J. Merrick; Mrs. Mar garet Paul ; D. L. Ridgeway. 8. E. Falls City No. 25 Judges: J. C. Talbott, Chairman: Harvey Gage; Mrs. Lulu White. Clerks: W. B. Stevens; Mrs. Ada J. Hooker; Cleve Howell. Brush College No. 26 Judges: C. W. Beckett. Chairman: L. D. Gibson ;- Mrs. Hattie Loose. Clerks: W. H. Pelker; Mrs. Fred Ewing; James Edgar, Jr. S. E. Monmouth No. 27 Judges: Chas. Herron, Chairman: P. O. Bui-bank; Mrs. Mina Corne lius. .' f Clerks: H. S. Portwood; Miss Blanche Stitt; Jacob Smith. N. E. Monmouth No. 28 Judges: C E. Carmeck, Chair man; Joseph Craven; Mm. Bellie Borhe. HOP GRIN NOT OVE DONE WILLAMETTE VALLEY ESPEC IALLY ADAPTED ,. H. J. Ottenheimer Reputes That Acre age in State Is Not Too Great. (Continued on Pace Four) , Reports which have been placed in circulation recently to the effect that it is not advisable for the Oregon hop grower ro extend his acreage, are flouted by H. J. Ottenheimer, for 30 years actively engaged in the hop Business in this state, both as a grow er and dealer. For the major portion of that time Ottenheimer was the per sonal representative for the Northwest of the Lillienthnls, who up to a few yeors ago were the lai-gcst hop dealers on the Coast. He retired from the hop business a few years ago, so that, his opinion of conditions as they exist today should be entirely unbiased. He keep in close touch with the situation at all times, and his views are gener ally regarded as those of an expert. In discussing the Oregon hop situa tion, Ottenheimer said : "At the present time the growiny of hops on the Pacific Coast is not being overdone, and there is not too much acreage when one takes into consideration the uncertainty of grow ing hops in England and Germany. While I do not approve of anyone growing more hops than he can con veniently handle, still at the same time it is my opinion that the grower who raises hops in the state of Oregon will make more- money, or as much as he could in raising any other crop, "The quality of the Oregon hop ranks among the best grown, any where, being excelled perhaps by'th'c Bohemian hops only, and those grown in certain sections of Bavann. The climate and the soil of the Willamette Valley seem especially adapted to hop growing, and a failure is abso lutely unknown. The only danger of loss lies in the fact that the hops may be attacked by mold or by black blight, and this can be overcome by spraying at the proper tame. So n grower is reasonably sure of a crop at all times. Oregon lias already earned the reputation of raising a high grade of hops and it is up to the growers to maintain this reputation. Nature will do her part and if the growers will exercise care and dilligence in the picking, there is no reason whv this reputation cannot be maintained indefinitely. "Hops that are mot cleanly picked do not have the market value o" those that are cleanly picked, so that it is a very important matter, and one that should lie given thorough considera tion by the grower. I am not touch ing on the curing of hops, because I am frank to say that this phase of the business is being well and prop erly cared for in this slate, but some growers have been lax in their picking with the result that at times there has lieen complaints about dirty picked hops in Oregon. Just as long as close attention is given to cultivation, clean picking and reasonable care in. curing Oregon hops will continue, to bring n premium of at least a couple of cents pound over othcre grown in the United States, and the grower who cuts out speculation and sells his hops when they are m bale and ready for the market, is bound to succeed. I would not advise any grower to hold hiB hops beyond the month of Decem ber in any year, but on the contrary, experience" has proven that the grow- ed who sells his hops in- the month of October or early November, comes out far almul of those who speculate. Owing to the uncerfainly of grow ing hops in England and Germany, where in some seasons the crop is lost almost over night, and where it is not unusual for a grower to save only half his crop, the time is com ing when the brewers all over tin? world will have to look to the Pa cific Coast for the bulk of their sup plies. The acreage devoted to hop culture in Europe is steadily decreas ing, while on the Pacific Coast it is gradually increasing. Don't Prune Rosebushes. If your rose bushes, feeling spry and restive in this warm January weather, are sending out shoots and buds, don't be alarmed. Just let them alone. Above all,- don't prune tnem, ' That's the advice of Firederick V. Holman, the best known amateur rose grower in Portland, who knows about everything there is to know regard mg roses and how to grow them. He was asked yesterday what should be done when the bushes appear to he trying to rush the season. 'Don't do anything. Just leave them alone," said Mr. Holman. "Some of my rose bushes have devel- ped shoots over an inch long already, as very often happens when we have a warm January. It is nothing to cause alarm, even if colder weather does come later. 'The cold may kill a few inches or so at the top of the bush, but un less ithe cold spell is unusually long and severe, that won't hurt anything. The dead part can be snipped off when the weather moderates, and will soon grow out again. NORMAL SCHOOL WILL CELEBRATE STEADY GROWTH HAS MADE BEEN Oregon Normal School at Monmouth W1U Celebrate Annioruary, Feb ruuary 4th. Surprise Party. tuesday evening several of the friends of J. R. Allgood met at the office of the Oregon Electric Power Co., and went to the residence of Mr. Allgood for the purpose of celebrating the 3Jst anniversary of his birthday, They found Mr. Allgood at home, but not expecting cpmpany he was hard ly dresed for the occasion. In fact some of the guests say that he had begun preparation for retiring. Jack who is one of those happy fellows who are always ready to do without sleep when 4here is any chance for tun, soon with the assistance of his wife, had the guests feeling the ef fect of their hospitality, and they all enjoyed a pleasant evening togeth er. The following guests were respon sible for the surprise: Mr. and Mre. J. L. White, Dr. and Mrs. Staats, Mr. and Mre. F. W. Zeller, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sibley, Mr. and Mi's. C. L. Crider and Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wing. "i)eath of Mrs. Minna B. Palmer. Mrs. Minna K, Palmer passed away at her home nearSickrea(l, Oregon, January Kith, 1914, at the ag of 58 years after a lingering illness of many moths. Mrs. Palmer was born at Saulfeldt, Germany, September 20th, i855. She came to America in 1889 and was married to William Palmer the following year at Valen tine, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union, Earnest H., Willis C., and Christel E. ' The three children and husband sur vive her. She was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church all her life,! aiso a Kina and loving mother, a true and sincere friend and neigh bor, loved by all who knew her. Her death was deeply mourned by all the tamily. In 1912 the family moved from Ne braska to Oregon, where the children are living at present. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Hendry at) the home, Tues- lay morning, January ' 20th, where kind friends had gathered to show last respects to the departed one. Methodist Church. The pastor will begin1 special ser vices next Sunday assiled by Dr. John Lewtas of Tacoma. The meet ings will continue three weeks. Bible Readings at 2.30 and sermon 7.4! daily. Dr. Lewtas is a fine soloist and platform speaker. Give him a hearing. County Institute. The Woman's Christian Temper ance Union of Polk County, will hold an all day institute in Dallas, Tues day, January 27th, ait the Presbyter ian Church, beginning at 10 a. m. Lunch will be served at, noon. All are invited to come.' k ' ' A Meeting For Men. '' There will be a meeting for men nf the Presbyterian. Church on Sumlav afternoon at 3. o'clock at which. Dr; Hutchison will deliver a special mes sage. . There will be special music and all men are invited to attend. B. Y. P. V. Officers. At the recent election of officers for the Baptist Voting People's l'n ion of the Dallas Baptist Church, the following were chosen. President. Edward J. Himes; Vice- man President, Dovie Odom: Secretary. Berdie Odom; Treasurer, Bertha Hat field; Organist, Ester Gates. Presbyterian Church. Dr. Hutchison will speak at 11 a. m. on rowded Out." At the men's meeting at 3 p. m., on "From Tent to Mayor's Chair.". At 7JH p. m., on "Which Way." All welcome. Married. Miss Hattie I. Marts and Mr. Rob ert If. Shields, both of Black Rock, were united in manage at the court house, January 20th, by Justice Hol- Card of Thanks. We express our sincere thanks to The society w planning an efficiency all who gave aid and sympathy dur- week sometime in February, when ling the sickness and burial of our each member will be called upon to beloved mother. take an active part in (he service. I Earnest and Chrislel Palmer. Monday, February 4th, will see the completion of two and one half terms of school work carried on ; the Ore gon Nirmal school since iu reinstate ment in 1911. During tin period sev eral large classes have g-ud.u.te l from . the institution and teachers flnish'ng their wcrk here are now holc'in.' good positions in various sectio'w of t he state. A steady, consist ' it growth in. aittendai ce has been rcorded. while departments of the school and student conveniences liave been improved. Nearly ready to start on tin last half of the third year as the only Oregon state institution for the triiiuini: of teachc!.-, the Oregon Normal School invites the investigation o' all pros pective students concerning its op portunities offered. In a general statement to persons conie ltilating the taking up of a nor mal rehool training, Pirsic'ent J. II. 'Ackerman says: "Morn than 70i new teachers are needcrl each year in Oregon, and the Normal School should supply a lare part. Boards of directors and county superinten dents have learned by obMrvalion . and experience the value of I ho nor mal-trained teacher. Eighteen Teachers in Faculty. 'I believe that you will agree with me that the value of such training will not only increase one's usefulness to her school, but will result in bet ter positions and salaries. The Ore gon' Normal School v.-is established and is maintained for the purpose of training teachers for tho schools of the state. Here ho one can matricu late without signing a pledge to the effect , that the purpose of entering schdol is to fit himself or herself for the work of teaching. "We have a faculty nf 18 thorough ly trained teachers. The Oregon Nor mal School is the only one in the state whose sole function is the training of teachers. It offers five courses of study leading directly to state, life and one year state certificates without examination. A well graded public school and two rural schools are useil for training school purposes, thereby fitting our students for any grade of work. The water supplied is pure. The cost of living is reasonable, and last but not least, one of the most helpful, cherful, co-operative, sym pathetic student bodies that one could wish. This is brought about from the fact that every student pledges himself or herself to become a teach- er, preparing for the great work of teaching. Admission Ways Two. "Normal units, subjects running one year, five times a week with rec itations not less than 40 minutes in length, are courses as follows: (s) Standard' Normal School course: 10 units above the completion of a four- year high school course; or 10 units above the completion of the element ary course, (b) Supervisors' course: 10 units above the completion of the four year high school coruse ( or 10 units above the completion of the ele mentary course. (c) Elementary course; 16 units above the eighth grade; plus education; eight of these units are accredited for the eomplc- t inn of the tenth grade, (d) Rnrr.l course: 16 units above the eighth grade, (e) Primary course: 16 un its above the eighth grade. . "There are two ways of securing admission to the school: First, bv credentials; second, by examination." Greatly Admired. The chrysanthemums that have been in bloom all this winter on the east side of the residence of Mr. H. C. Eakin on Court St., have been great ly admired by the Dallas residents who pass by this place. The one now in bloom is over six feet in height .and is still loaded with blossoms. Mr. Eakin has recently cut blossom from the bush that were 9 inches in diame ter. Talk about California as a flow er state, why not begin at home where on January 22, yon can find in bloom outdoors such flowers as the above. New Justice for Falls City. The County Conrt made an order Tuesday appointing H. G. Slrayer a Justice of the Peace for Falls City, District No. 4, to lake the place of II. Flower, deceased.