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CEmwto VOL. IT (THE HOME PAPER) DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1915. (TWICE-A-WEKK) NO m MAKE LONG AUTO TRIP OWNER OF PENNY STORES MO TORS FROM NEW YORK. Attributes Success of Business Newspaper Advertising and Co operation of Employes. , Mr. J. C. Penny, millionaire, and proprietor of eighty-three stores in various parts of the United States, one of Which Is located In Dallas, was in this city, on Tuesday enroute to the exposition at San Francisco by au tomobile. Included in the Penny par ty were Miss Letha Penny, a sister of the millionaire, Roswell and J. C. Penny, Jr., daughter 'and son of the big merchant, and Dr. Francis Bur gette Short, pastor of the First Meth odist church, Spokane, and formerly pastor of the Taylor street Methodist church, Portland, a close friend of the Penny family who Joined the par ty at Spokane and who traveled with them as far as Roseburg, where he will visit a sister of Mr. Penny. The party left New York City June 8, and thirty days were occupied in crossing the continent, during which the prin cipal citleB intervening were visited. When Interviewed at his Golden Rule store In Dallas', Mr. Penny told " representative of The Observer that ' generally speaking business has an upward tendency. Every one of - the Penny stores, according to this au thority, shows an Increase in business of from ten to twelve per cent over one year ago. This he attributes largely to newspaper advertising, comparatively little of which, is may be said incidentally, has been done in Dallas. But one leading point made by Mr. Penny Is the fact that by buying for so large a number ol stores, and paying, cash for purchases, he is enabled to get an Inside figure, hence a margin even though selling close. .- Another system used, which Is in a measure responsible for the co-operation of employes, is allowing them to share in the profits, thus re warding faithful managers with an interest In the stores which they con duct,. The Penny stores' total busi ness for June ran over $435,000 and he expects to do about a $5,000,000 business in all the stores combined during the coming year. The busi ness for June this year ran (35,000 higher than for the same month last year. Asked regarding tfe time the mil lionaire, his Bister and children and chauffeur were held in Berlin follow ing the declaration of war by Ger many, Mr. Penny stated that the par ty experienced no great difficulty In leaving the capital. , "Many people Vst their heads," he said, "and want to get out at once. We were trav eling In the same car with which we are making this trip and with the same chauffeur. We waited until ev erything had quieted down, then had little trouble In passing to Holland and back to this country. We stored the car, however, shipping It later by express." REPORTS MUST BE IN WRITING. Hereafter all city officials must make their monthly re ports In writing, the same to be read before the counctll, as provided by the charter, says. Mayor Kirkpatrick. Un der obtaining conditions re ports, if any there are, are submitted verbally. "This won't do any longer," says the mayor, who adds: "Unless the charter is conformed to in this respect pay warrants with my signature will not be forth coming In the future." This being the chief exec utive's sentiments it Is prob able that the reports will here after be made in the manner suggested. OLCOTT MAY CONTINUE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT BEING DISCUSSED BY LAWYERS. Research Discloses Fact That Ap pointment for Unexpired Term Does Not Count. ky building:, a three story brick at the corner of Third and Morrison streets in Portland. The damage to the building is estimated at $60,000. The heaviest losses among the ten ants were Samuel Rosenblatt, cloth ier, 165,000; Skidmore's Pharmacy, $25,000; Portland Photo Supply com pany, $25,000. The offices of twenty- five tenants on the second and third floors were completely gutted. MUCH SPECULATION RIFE. Closing or Falls City Sawmill Causes Considerable Comment There. There is some speculation as to when the sawmill at Falls City will resume operations, regarding which there are many rumors afloat at that place. It is reported that the present operators are to be succeeded in the management by the bondholders, and that the Falls City Lumber company is being reorganized and placed upon an even more substantial financial ba sis. Another report is to the effect that the Spaulding company is go ing to take over the plant and operate it in the future. Whatever may be the proper "dope" on the situation, there is a strong probability that the mill will resume cutting in the not very distant future. There is a large investment there, and to allow the plant to remain Idle for any consid erable length of time would result in heavy loss. The work of extending the logging road into the timber is going forward, which is only another Indication that some satisfactory plan for operating the milt 1s under way. The people of Falls City are hope ful that something will be doing soon, as upon this industry many heads of families are dependent. Several have recently left the place in search of employment elsewhere, while others, who have long been in the service of the concern, are holding on awaiting developments. CITY FUNDS ARE OVERDRAWN. HOP CONDITIONS ARE GOOD. Bountiful Crop Will Result From Continued Favorable Weather. Weather conditions In the Pacific northwest and especially in Oregon are being watched closely by hop buy ers throughout the world. If weather conditions remain good as at present during the next 10 or 12 days, there : need be practically no fear that the Oregon crop will range below 150,000 to 160,000 bales. If cool weather re turns with rains then damage to both quality and quantity may be expected. Some small damage has already re sulted from honey dew but it Is not serious enough to consider as a fac tor. The hop market has frizzled out. At the moment there Is absolutely nothing doing In the market either for spot or contract goods. A cable from London today quotes a decline of 5 shillings there. This decline is not being accepted by Pacific coast in terests. With picking about to start Jn California there is no inclination to contract there and with the lower prices available for spot the market Is a lifeless affair. Leaders of the trade here attribute the weakness and de cline to the fact that England has found that it was bidding against It self in this market and thereby ad vancing prices too rapidly. Many Will Attend Initiation. A campaign of nation wide public ity Is being made by the Knights of Pythias for their conclave at Crater Lake, August 17 to It, which event will be attended by a number of Dal las members of the order. The pro posed initiation in the crater of Wiz ard Island, August 18, Is attracting so much attention that the Medford Pythians are beginning to wonder about transportation for all those who want to attend. Among the notables who are expected to make their ap pearance at the conclave, Governor Johnson of California has sent word that he will be there. The grand lodge officials of Oregon are working hard to make the conclave a great success. Curtailment Wherever Possible Rec ommended by Mayor. While the council last Monday evening was considering the purchase of additional hose with which to wash the streets, the question arose as to the financial condition of the city, whereupon the auditor told the coun cil that prior to allowing the bills that evening there was an overdraft of $2,700. The claims allowed Mon day night aggregated approximately $1,300, which would leave only about $2,000 on which to go before the in debtedness limit Is reached. Of course the city will receive further funds when the second half of the tax col lections come in, which will be this fall. . . i In discussing the question of fi nances Mayor Kirkpatrick said to the council that Dallas would not have sufficient money with which to con duct municipal business until the first of January, and recommended that the administration curtail at every possible point, and that no warrants be issued after the limit had been reached. Later during the session Mr. Young took up the same sub ject, his views coinciding with those of the mayor. He insisted that claims presented for payment be Itemized, and carefully audited before being allowed. Constitutional lawyers are stirring up a discussion regarding the pos sible re-election of Ben W. Olcott as secretary, of state when his term ex pires in'January, 1917. Here is the section of the law on which the ques tion is based: ' Article VI, section 1, constitution of Oregon: "There shall be elected by the qualified electors of the state, at the time and places of choosing mem bers of the legislative assembly, a secretary and treasurer of state, who I shall severally hold their offices for the term of four years; but no per son shall be eligible to either of said offices more than eight, in any period of 12 years." , But Article, II, section 12, tells an other Btory. t Mr. Olcott, the present secretary of state, was appointed by Governor WeBt on Aprjl 17, 1911, to fill the va cancy caused by the death of the late Frank W. Benson, who had been elected in the general election of 1910, for a period of four years. In 1912 Olcott was renominated and elected to succeed himself, and now claims to be holding the office by virtue of that election, notwithstanding the fact that Benson's term, which he was fill ing, would have expired in the general election of 1914. Lawyers who profess to know the ins and outs of the constitution have differed on the status of Olcott. Some have contended that Olcott, in 1912, would not have been elected for four years, but only for the two unexpired years of the Benson term, thus mak ing his term of office and with that of the governor and state treasurer, as has been the rule since the con stitution was adopted in 1867. The view taken by Olcott is that he was elected for four years and is now fin ishing the second blennium of the four-year term which expires in 1917, at which time he will have occupied the position of secretary of state for practically six years. Inasmuch as Olcott is expected to seek re-election, politicians and the constitutional lawyers are wondering whether he can hold office after Jan uary, 1919, or the middle of the term for which he will possibly seek elec tion. There Is even rumors of a pos sible suit to oust him from office In the middle of the term, say January, 1919. V Those who have discussed the angle from this viewpoint, apparently are not so familiar with the constitution as might be supposed, for here Is the section which takes the curse off the eight-year provision so far as Olcott is concerned: Article II, section 12. "In all cases in which It is provided that an office shall not be filled by the same person for more than a certain number of years continuously, an appointment pro tempore shall not be reckoned part of that term." , By this provision, the appointment which Olcott received from Governor West cannot be Included, so that In addition to the temporary appoint ment Olcott can serve two full four year terms. Telegram. PRUNE TREES AFFECTED PARASITIC FUNGUS DAMAGING IN SOME SECTIONS. Experts Hold That Spraying Is Nec essary and Give Best Mixture , for Purpose. " COMMUNITY WILL JOIN IN SONG. WAITING FOR FRANCHISE. Native of Polk Dead. Hughey E. Lynch, who died In . Portland on August t, was a native of Polk county aged 68 yeara. He la survived by his widow. Mra Flora Lvnch and two daughters, Maurine Lynch and Mrs. Leila Davis. The fu neral was held Wednesday. Interment In Rose- City cemetery. Mr. Lynch waa a member of the United Artisans and the Modern Woodmen of America. Portland SalTers Fire iAtos. A number of business establish ments were burned out and a lose of approximately $23t.0e was Inflicted when fire practically gutted the Alas- Electiirylnff to Begin on Espee Int Corvallls When Council Acts. Electrification of the Southern Pa cific into Corvallls will egii as soon as the city council of CorvaWs grants that company a franchise, according to an announcement by Assistant Gen eral Manager D. W. Campbell The company has most of the miterial on hand, and the money is available, and will push the work as soon as its franchise requests are granted. The work consists of electrification, of the line from Whfteson to Corvallls, and when completed will give an electric line from Portland to Corvallls, 97 (miles In length. Whlteson Is the present electric terminus, leaving 43 miles to be electrified. Program for Saturday's Gathering on Court House Lawn. On Saturday evening next the en tire, community, including those res ident of the territory surrounding Dallas, will assemble on ihe court house lawn and join In singing pat riotic songs to the accompaniment of the concert band. This is the first undertaking of the kind In Oregon, although the practice has prevailed for some time in eastern cities, most notably Philadelphia, and every citl zen should make an effort to make it the unqualified success that Its merits warrant. The "sing" will be held im mediately following the band concert. which will be shorter than usual, only six numbers as follows being render ed: March, "Bombasto;" overture. "Friendship; selection, "Burgomas ter;"- popular, "Apple Jack;" waits. "Hearts Courageous;" march, "Loyal' ty." The program for the community sing, for which numbers the band will give the chord, will be as follows: "America," "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," "Onward Christian Soldiers, "Star Spangled Banner." WILL CUT LOGS ON HAND. Off for Lonjr Hike. A party of Camp Fire girls, accom panied by Messrs. Loughary and Woods and their wives, will leave to morrow for Slab creek, where they will remain in camp several days. A team will convey the camp outfit and provisions to the base of operations. Will Teach In Eocene High. Can Fenton of this city has ac cepted a position to teach In the man ual training department of the Eugene High school the coming year, and will leave for the Lane county town early next month. Rock Crusher Is Busy. During the months of June and Ju ly the municipal rock crusher worked forty-one days, during which time it turned out approximately S,70i yards of crushed rock for the street im provements now under way. Plant at Black Rock Is Temporarily In Operation. The mill of the Great Western Lumber company at Black Rock, af ter a long shut down, is now operat ing, cutting logs on hand. The plant will shut down again as soon as these logs have been converted Into lumber. Jay 8. Hamilton of Portland is the principal owner of the mill. Mr. Ham- : flton says that the mill will be oper ated steadily when lumber values ad' ance to a level that will warrant the cutting of stum page, and he contends this time has not yet arrived, although he looks for considerable activity im mediately npon the end of the Euro pean war. China Rues Coming to Town. China pheasants are becoming- nu merous around Dallas and vicinity and lately severs 1 citizens rising early have found the birds In their gardens doing damage to growing vegetables. Tuesday afternoon a large China rooster made his way into the business section of the city and being alarmed at a passing auto attempted to escape from the city streets and flew against one of the windows of the Dallas Na tional bank, killing; itself Instantly: As the prune trees in many districts appear to be affected by the same dis ease found on cherry trees early this summer, and as the treatment Is prac tically the same, the following extract from a circular letter issued by the experiment station of the O. A. C. will be of special Interest. "The disease Is caused by a para sitic fungus known as cyllndrosporl um. This fungus lives over the win ter in the diseased leaves that have fallen to the ground. In the early spring minute spores are produced by the fungus and are shot by the dead leaves into the air. They are carried to the young foliage and cause the primary infection. Spots develop on the leaves and In a short time, new spores are produced. These cause secondary infections, which become Exceedingly numerous, especially If there happens to be a long continued wet spell of weather. The infections result In the pres ence of small dark spots or specks on the surface of the leaves. These may i be few, or they may cover the entire surface of the leaves. On the under side there will usually be found little light colored specks, each consisting of a mass of spores, by which the disease is disseminated. Where the attack is severe, the leaves turn yel low. The most serious effect, is in the dropping of the infected leaves. Where many leaves are cast, the tree suffers a serious setback, and the chances for a good crop the next sea son are lessened. The fungus will al so attack the fruit. First, the disease must be controll ed by spraying with Bordeaux mix ture. No experiments have been car ried on in Oregon, but in the eastern part of the country where the disease is both common and serious the use of this spray has resulted In the con trol of the , difficulty. We therefore, recommend its use to Oregon growers. The foliage should be thoroughly covered, for Imperfect results follow Imperfect spraying. A film of the Bordeaux mixture kills the spores that fall on the leaf surface and thus prevents infection. Where the sur face is not completely covered, spores may cause infection on the bare spots. In order to check the disease from the first, Bordeaux (4-4-50) should be applied as early as possible, and con tinued every two weeks until dry weather comes on, so that the newly developing foliage may be kept pro tected during the season when the rains favor the disease. It is not pos sible to cure the disease of leaves al ready infected but it is possible to I prevent any more leaves from becom ing infected, If properly sprayed. Dur ing the ordinary dry weather of an Oregon summer, there is little danger of new infections taking place. Second, it has been suggested by a recent, investigator of this disease that the removal of fallen leaves from the orchards and from the fence rows ip the fall would be beneficial, since it Is from these leaves that the dis ease is carried over-winter and from them that the first Infections in the spring come." While the above was written for the early Infected cherry trees, the disease now found on prune trees Is declared to be exactly the same, and those who have studied plant diseases. agree that the same treatment will prove beneficial, and finally destroy the spores. DONT KILL BLOW SNAKES, MR. FARMER. W. H. Kraver brought to the office of The Observer on Tuesday a common blow snake measuring slightly over three feet in length, which had been killed on the D. D. Peters farm, one and a half miles east of Dallas, and from the stomach of which a go pher over six inches In length had been taken. The reptile had captured the young go pher in the field and devoured It. After having killed the snake some surprise was ex pressed over its d Istended stomach, or the "bump in Its body," as one of the men ex pressed It, and this prompted the investigation. r 1 nurn iii nti nin mim MLLtU BT DULL MAN FIGHTS FOR LIFE PERRYDALE. NEAR Torn-up StubMcneJd, Lost Hat, Brok en club. Crushed Body, Tell Tragic Tale. of acceptances, and will endeavor to exploit the resources, advantages and possibilities ol "Old Polk," with which he cast his lot less than two years ago. but in whose future development and prosperity he has unbounded faith. , CANADA THISTLE IS STUBBORN. CONTRIBUTE TO GOOD ROADS. Farmers and of District Eighteen Four Are Liberal. Messrs. T. J. Shlpler. A. R. South- wick, Chas. Pierce and A. A. Living ston, residents of road district 18, were before the court on Wednesday in the interest of a strip of road which branches off the Wallace road, and two miles from 8alem. The people living on a mile of road recently sub scribed twenty mills on the valuation of their property for the Improvement of the highway, the amount aggregat ing 1480. This the county court du plicated and a - splendid grade has been made, moving 4160 yards of dirt and rock in this particular mile. The subscribers to this fund now ask that the court arrange to cover the grade with river gravel, the haul being only little over one mile. In district 4, which adjoins 18 on the north, 1600 was raised by subscription, while the grade of the Carrier hill was reduced by private money, the amount sub scribed for the purpose being 1300. In district 4, says V. A. Cochran of that locality, the farmers spread 1500 yards of gravel at half price In order to have their highway Improv ed, while at Michigan City at least $300 was expended by the people to make a All, the county furnishing the tile only. Its Eradication Next to Impossible After Good Headway is Gained. That the much dreaded weed, Cana da thistle, wherever it exists in Polk county, should be eradicated before it spreads is shown from the fact that Messrs. John Grant and Chet. Coad have spent three years In an at tempt to eliminate the noxious weed from three acres of land near this city, and are but now reaping the benefit of their labors. A number of years ago Mr. A. S. Crlder, father of Jake and Lee Crlder, sent east for seed and with It came the Canada thistle which has pestered the terri tory Immediately west of town. Not realizing the damaging' effects of the weed at the time no effort was made to prevent it from going to seed, and this was blown by the wind to the Levens place adjoining, now owned by Messrs. Grant and Coad. Its spread was rapid, and those In a position to know whereof they speak aver that the three acres in question carried an annual "crop" of -the weed that stood thicker than wheat. One entire season was spent in plowing, discing and harrowing the land, but without avail, so the fol lowing season the owners gave the land to a fellow for the growing of potatoes, hoping that by frequently hoeing the roots would be killed. This year the tract still shows signs of Canada thistle, and the warfare still raging, with good prospects of success. On Tuesday District Attor ney Sibley, however, brought a stalk of the thistle measuring nearly four feet In height from a fence corner on this place. The owners had annolnt ed it with an acid solution as an ex periment, believing that 'through this method they might finally eradicate it from the place. Frederick C. Phillips, a' farmer, aged 46 years, while on the farm of Mr. Houcks, about two and one-half miles west of Perrydale, on the Per- rydale-Amlty road, waa killed by a bull between the hours of six and eight o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The body of Mr. Phillips was discovered about eight o'clock by Mr. Houcks, and It was evident that life had left the body about an hour previously. There were no witnesses to the trag edy and indications point to a strug gle that must have lasted for nearly an hour. ' The victim of, the mad bull's as sault was in the employ of Houcks as a farm hand, his home being a Whiteson where his wife and four children were soon apprised of the fate of their loved one. Mr. Phillips had been hauling wheat and had de livered his last load of the day to the granary when he started to water his team, expecting to return soon to as sist Mrs.1 Houcks at milking time. From that time he was not seen until Mr. Houcks discovered the crushed body in the field, where the wild brute which had been the cause of the sad death still stood guard over the lifeless form.. Mr. Phillips' hat waa found some 200 yards from the scene of his death, and this, with unmistakable signs of a gruesome struggle in the stubble field, a broken stick that had been reduced to splinters In the fight for life, convinced both 'Mr. Houcks and County Coroner Chapman of this place of the truth. Mr. Chapman was called to the scene about nine o'clock, and makes his report to the court sub stantially as stated. No reason can be found for the visit of Mr. Phillips to the field as there was no need for his . entering the -"enclosure at this time. The encounter took place about one-quarter of a mile from the Houck's home. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and burial took place at Whlteson. Besides the wife and children deceased leaves a broth er and mother near Amity and a brother In Eastern Oregon. TENT MEETINGS TO CLOSE. SIGNATURES HARDER TO GET. Canfleld Expresses Belief That Re quired Number Will Be Had. County Surveyor Canfleld, who Is largely Instrumental for the recall movement,, told a representative of The Observer yesterday that there was no question but what the petitions would receive a sufficient number of names to present the Issue to the peo ple for their approval or rejection. He stated that during the past few days signatures were mors difficult to secure than when the undertaking was first launched, but expressed him self as being satisfied that there would be no failure In the efforts of the re actionists to oust the county court. Mr. Canfleld also Invited the prose cuting attorney to make an Investiga tion of the claims set forth In the petitions, being willing, he said, to present his side of the case to the grand Jury, which Mr. Sibley (has signified his Intention ot convening for the purpose of looking Into the matter. It appears to be an indis putable fact that the financial con dition of the road fund has been mis- represented, but that It was done ma liciously The Observer doubts. The Jolly-Up Club. Miss Bessie Gooch very delightfully entertained the "Jolly-Up" club at her home Monday. The evening was en Joysbly spent with music and enterr tainmenta The guests were Mra Carl Manock, Mrs. K. W. Wood, the Miss es Kola and Ava Coad, fetella Bloom, Winnie Hargrove. Ruth Nunn. Jennie Morris. Doris Bloom. Julia Uunn, Ha sel Dulgman, Bessie Gooch, Mrs. Amelia Gooch. Lasted to Address Ad. Club. Mr. F. E. Davis of this city will speak before the Portland Ad. club during Buyers' week, when that or ganisation will tender a banquet to the visitors from this and adjoining states. He will be one of twenty speakers listed out of m large number AGED MAN J.V ACCIDENT. Squire" Clark, of Zena, Slightly Hurt When Thrown From Buggy. P. F. ("Squire") Clark, 86 yeara old. who lives near Zena, barely es caped serious Injury Wednesday morning when a horse he was driving became frightened at a passing auto mobile, says The Statesman. The horse Jerked, throwing Mr. Clark out of the buggy and bruising him slightly. Repairs Finally Arrive, Latest advices from the stranded autuomoblle party, which Included Paul Hunter, Lou. Muscott, Ralph Bennett and Horace Webster, wss to the effect that with good luck they would be able to get back to Dallas in time to receive their Chrlatmas glfta. The party's automobile went wrong near Rose Lodge, on Salmon river, and It was necessary to telephone to thla city and thence to Portland for parte. The parts, howsver, failed to arrive by parcels post until yesterday morning, when the repairs were made and the fishermen arrived home late tonight. Mr. Muscott took ad vantage of an opportunity, and got back Wednesday night, and reported "all well in the deep wood of the Salmon." Insane Patient Retarord to Asylum. Peter W. Jorgenson, who confessed that he had been discharged from the state asylum at Salem about two months ago, was taken Into custody Wednesday near Ballston, where he had been employed on a farm, his ac tions betraying his mental condition. He was returned to tbe state Institu tion by an attendant from that place. Subjects Discussed By Lecturers Dur ing the Past Week. The subject Wednesday night at the Adventlst tent was "Faith or Faith and Pennance." In other words, can one make -himself good so far as his past life Is concerned by being good In the future. The speaker said that justification is not by keeping the law, but by faith In Christ. He quoted where the bible compares God's law to a looking glass, whose use Is to show the spots On the character, and also to a schoolmaster, both of which point the sinner to Christ for cleans ing from sin. And yet, he said, that if one wander away from Christ the thing which pointed him to Christ In -the first place will again turn him in His direction, showing that It is still In existence and not as soma would have us believe, abolished. On Thursday night the subject of baptism was taken up and character- -lzed as both a wedding and a funeral . married to Christ after being dead to sin. The speaker undertook to show that that which preceded baptism in the times of the apostles was lnstruo- tion and repentance, and that which followed baptism was more Instruc tion to prove which be quoted Christ's commission to his disciples aa record ed in Matt. 28:18-20 and many other texts. As to the mode of baptism the -speaker cited the example of Jesus and that of Philip, when he baptised the unrlch, which showed definitely that the method which they used was immersion which, he said, demon strated that that method is a safe one, and aa there is no other method given to me which either Jesus or his. disciples followed, it is the only safe mode. The subject this evening will be "Trying to Deceive God." The meet ings will close Sunday evening. The attendance continues to be large. - Sister Seeks Information. Newa of the death of Mrs. Palmar, who waa found dead near Black Rock In June now familiar to Observer readers, reached a sister of the de ceased, Mrs. O. G. Barteta, at New Braunsfels, Texas, and that lady writes to the last known address of the deceased seeking Information. Tha letter was addressed to Mra. Palmer at Park Place, Clackamas county, and was forwarded from there to Black Rock, from where It waa sent to Cor oner Chapman this week, and through hia office and that of The Observer the Texas relatives will receive the story of tha woman's demise. Tbe sister insists that the story of death aa printed cannot be true and expreas- the belief that death waa due to sorrow rather than a breaking down of health, speaking of the physical -development and culture of the de parted one. Mrs. Bartela says that . she la dealroua of having tha body buried in Texas, beside relatives. Finn Resignation Holds Fire. The resignation of County Road- master J. Waldo Finn, which was to have been presented to the county board of commissioners on Wednes day, news of which waa printed in The Observer of Tuesday, did not come up for consideration during the week. Mr. Finn, it Is said, had filed his resignation with the clerk of court previous to the regular meeting of this body, but the resignation failed to reach tha board ot commissioners.