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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-05
HARD TIMES AT MADISON
Milwaukee. Refuses to Put: Up the
Money for the Crews Expenses.

AS suggested in, The Journal
yesterday, the wisconsin Athletic as
ISOLATION is facing the serious posi-
bility that there will not be, enough
money on hand next spring to send
the crew east. The small profits on
the football season this year will not
aid the crew materially, and the as
ISOLATION, which has been won't to
depend on rich Milwaukee alumni for
financial assistance, now finds that
said that the playing of the Mime
sota-Wisconsin game at Madison in
stead Of Milwaukee would mean the
withdrawal Of Milwaukee's support.
Manager Fitzpatrick and Coach Andy
O'Dea are canyassing Milwaukee with
out success, and it will mean some
hard hustling to get for. the crews
which the football team usually
makes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-05
BASKET BALL

Superior training and better knowledge
of the game allowed the South Side girls
basket ball team to swamp the Anoka
high school girls team at the Lyndale
Avenue Congregational church gymnasium
last night, the local team winning by
score of "a to 1.
The visitors played clean ball. but were
able to prevent a shut-out only by scoring
one point in the second half. For the home
team May o. Cornell played the star game.
Hudson and South Side play Dec. 10. The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-05

Jack McClelland of Pittsburg ant
Charles Neary of Milwaukee fought sis
rounds to a draw in Milwaukee last night
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04

Mrs Ina Smith, of Lyle, Wash, il
visiting her parents in Dallas.
See the Dallas g Falls City rail
roads new time card in another
column Of this paper.
President E. d. Ressler, of the State
Normal School at Monmouth, attended
the teachers institute at Hood River.
Boyd MendenhalI left Monday morn
ing for Astoria, where he goes to
accept position in a store. Sheridan
Sun.
George Howe, local agent of the
Southern Pacific Company at Sheri-
dan, is visiting his father, Zach Howe,
in Seattle.
The Newberg creamery paid out in
checks something over $1,000 for butter
fat, at 25 cents per pound, in July,
says the Graphic.
Mrs. Grace E. Hall, clever news
paper correspondent Of Buena Vista,
has been called to the editorial staff
Of the Corvallis Gazette.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Crider and son,
Walter, who have been visiting rela-
tives in Dallas for the past month,
left for their home in San Jose, Cali
fornia, Saturday.
Will Bryant. who has been spending
the Summer at the home of his mother
in Falls City, left this week for Moro,
Sherman county, where he will again
take charge of the public school,.
By taking three races straight, the
Reliance clearly proves her superior
ity over Sir Thomas Lipton's Sham
rock III, and keeps the cup on this
side of the Atlantic.
Mrs. Fl. V. Gates and daughter,
Helen, who have been camping with
Mr.. Gates at Canyon Greek, left for
their home in Hillsboro, Saturday.
Mr.. Gates went to Eastern Oregon on
a business trip, Monday, but will re-
turn to Dallas the first of next week
and remain here until the water-works
are completed.
Miss Bertha Collins new millinery
stock is arriving, and the streets hats
are being placed on display. The
regular Fall opening will not be held
until later in the season, probably
after the close of hop-picking. Miss
Collins is fortunate in securing the |
services of a trimmer who has had |
many years of experience in the
largest millinery establishments Of
San Francisco and Portland, and
many delightful surprises in the
latest creations of the art are in store for
the ladies who call on the opening
day.
U. S. Grant returned home from
Hot Lake, Union county, Tuesday.
He says that Mrs. Grant is improving
In health right along, and that there
Is now scarcely trace Of the rheuma-
ism left which made her an invalid
,or over year. The baths and medi-
,al treatment administered at the
sanatarium have had potent effect
IN her case. and hundreds of other
sufferers have been benefited by the
properties Of the water. The
head physician at the Sanatarium is
DR.. Thomas PLY, former Polk
county boy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Notice of the Meeting of the Board
of Equalization.

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 14th day of September, 1908,
the Board Of Equalization will attend
at the Office OF the County Clerk Of
Polk County, Oregon, and publicly
examine the assessment roll and cor
rect all errorsin valuation, description
or qualities of lands, lots, or other
property, and it shall be the duty of
persons interested to appear at the
time and place appointed, and if it
shall appear to such Board Of Equali-
zation that there are any lands, lots,
or other property assessed twice, or in
the name Of a person or persons not
the owner thereof, or assessed under
or beyond its actual value, or any
lands, lots, or other property not
assessed, said Board shall make the
proper corrections.
Dated at Dallas, Oregon, this 2lst
day of August, 1903.
+. E. MYER,
Assessor for Polk County.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
DoIk County Observer

The Presbytery Of the Willamette
will meet in Independence, October 6
Rev. W. 7. Wardle, pastor of tn,
Presbyterian Church, was a Portland
visitor this week.
Communion services will be held al
the Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning. w. I. WARDLE, Pastor.
Henry Howe, prominent business
man Of Whatcom, Wash, arrived in
Dallas on business visit this week.
Elegant designs and patterns in
tableware at Meiser & Meiser's. The
handsomest line of China dishes ever
brought to Dallas.
Professor T. A. Hayes, formerly
principal of the Independence public
school, has been elected superin-
tendent of the Albany schools.
Mr.. Seth, who has built a neat
dwelling house on the lot south Of
Amos Holman's property, moved his
family here from Dayton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Kimball, Of
Salem, are camping in Dallas, down
near the prune dryer, and will remain
here until the crop from Mr.. Kimball's
big orchard north of town is taken
care of.
J. r. Hubbard's handsome new
cottage on Railroad street is nearing
completion. 1t will be occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard, who will
move down from Suver some time in
the Fall.
T. A. Riggs now has charge of both
warehouses in Dallas, and desires to
announce that he will receive hops on
storage. Hop growers will do well to
see him at once, as both houses will
be crowded this year.
The giants from the athletic field
will meet at Portland during the big
Fall Carnival, September IA to 26 in
elusive, and lovers of athletic events
will have an opportunity to see the
big fellows contest for prizes.
The latest victim of a gopher-gun
accident is w. p. Ireland, prominent
farmer of Monmouth. His hand was
badly mangled, but will not be
permanently injured. The Ireland
family has been peculiarly un-
fortunate with guns, two of the sons
having lost hand, each by shotgun
accidents.
DR.. J. f. Friedrich, who has been
practicing dentistry in Dallas for the
past two years, left this week for
Astoria, where he will follow his pro-
fession. The Doctor is a skillful
dentist, and clever gentleman as
we'll, and his many friends here will
wish him abundant success in his
new location.
The Board of Equalization for Polk
County will be in session in the office
of County Clerk Loughary all of next
week. If you have any kick coming
on your assessment, this will be the
proper time and place to register it.
The members Of the Board are County
Judge J. E. Sibley, Assessor Frank
Myer and County Clerk U. s.
Loughary. l3 ~
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04

DR.. and Mrs. E. J. Howard visited
friends in Salem, Sunday.
Mrs. Edgar J. Bryan went to Falls
City, Monday, to remain for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Dunn and Dee
Dunn arrived home from Newport,
Saturday.
Hon. 7. J. Hayter left on Monday
for weeks visit to Seattle and other
Sound points.
w. L. Jackson, school superinten-
dent Of Linn county, was Dallas
visitor, Monday.
Miss Lutte Neal, of McMinnville, is
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Shultz.
Simon Bittner, former student of
Dallas College, was up from Portland
on a visit this week.
Klamchootawa has prophesied a
hard winter. Get heater from Guy
Bros, and be comfortable.
Messrs G.. G.. Bingham and A. o.
Condit, prominent attorneys ofSalem,
transacted business in the Polk county
court Tuesday.
Portland's big Fall Carnival, Sep
tember IA to 26 inclusive, is given this
year under the auspices Of the Multi
nomah Amateur Athletic Club.
Chas. E. Dant, the well-known
timber buyer, formerly Of Lansing,
Michigan, but now living in Port
land, was in Dallas the first of the
week.
Every day will be special day at
Portland's big Fall Carnival, Septem
Der IA to 26 inclusive, and it is safe to
say that it will be largely attended
from this section.
The w. w. Johnson Lumber Com
pany began the work Of charging the
log pond at the Dallas sawmill this
week. A large force Of men and teams
is employed, and dirt is being moved
at rapid rate.
Oscar L. Carter, Of Dayton, has
purchased the G. @. Polling residence
in the Ellis addition, and
will move his family to Dallas in the
near future. Mr.. Garter will probably
engage in business of some kind in
this city.
The Southern Pacific Company is
putting its track on Church street in
excellent shape. All the old ties are
being removed, and the weeds growing
between the rails and at the sides of
the track are being cleared out and
burned. Section Foreman Heinrich
informs us that he has instructions to
continue the work until the line is
improved from one end Of
town to the other
Portland's laurels are in danger.
Her prestige as web-foot metropolis
has received a severe blow and if the
figures of District Forecaster Beals
are to be believed, and there seems to
oe no galnsaying, we will soon be in
he semi-arid belt. According to the
statement Of meteorological conditions
ssued yesterday by the local weather
station the rainfall for the year ending
/, 1908, was 1888 inches,
E.7O inches below the yearly average
since 1S7O.-Oregonian.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
BUSINESS LOCALS.


L. D. Brown, Public Stenographer.
With J. N. Hart.
Heath & Milligan Best Prepared
Paint at T. A. Riggs
Fine line Of table delicacies at Dunn
Grocery Company's store.
Everything new in the grocery line
at Dunn Grocery Company's store.
DR.. Hayter. Dentist Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will be found working at Wagner
Bros. shop. Give him trial and be
convinced.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Fine Goats For Sale.

Thirty head of goats for sale; half
billies and half nannies. Also, one
registered buck and two high-grade
bucks These fine animals are all
that I have left remaining unsold,
and parties contemplating buying
should call at once.
DAVID PETERS,
Dallas, r. f. ID. No. 1.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
JAMES ELLIOTT,
Dallas, Oregon.
Old Gun Wanted.

Twenty odd years ago, Henry Brown
forgot and left in a house in Mon
mouth, from which he was moving, a
Kentucky rife. This rifle was brought
across the plains by Orus Brown in
1s43 was carried back to Missouri by
him in 1s45, and was brought back to
Oregon when he came as captain Of
the immigrant train in 1S46. Can
anyone give information as to the
rifles present whereabouts?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Prunes Wanted.

! will commence receiving prunes
for drying next Tuesday and will pay
the highest market price for same.
s. P. KIMBALL,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
TEN THOUSAND FOR SHOW
MuItnOmah Boys Spending This Sum
on portIand's Big Fall Carnival.

Ten thousand dollars is the sum be-
ing expended by the Multnomah Am
ateur Athletic Club on Pnrtland's big
Fall Carnival, September IA to 20 in
elusive, and it is safe to say that the
biggest and best show of the kind ever
given on the Pacific coast will be that
in September. Low rates have been
granted by the railroads and the
attendance no doubt will bevery large.
The boys have decided to make every
day a special day and this will be
something of an Innovation in the
way of carnival.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04

Born, Tuesday, September /, to Mr.
and Mrs. Webb Lewis, Of Mccoy, a
daughter.
Will Starr who is sick Of typhoid
fever is reported to be getting along
as we'll as could be expected, but is
very weak from the effects Of the
disease. The condition of little Ru-
dolph Polling, who also has the fever,
remains unchanged.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Goats For Sale.

Twenty or thirty head Of Angora
goats for sale.
NJ. D. ELLIS,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Barn to Rent.

Good barn to rent for storage
purposes only.
DIR. MARK HAYTER,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Sheep To Let.

Three hundred head extra good
sheep to let on shares. Apply to
w. E. CLARK,
Rickreall, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
House to Rent.

Eight-room- house, in good repair,
with barn, for rent.
J. N. HART,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Engine For Sale.

Good boiler and engine on the same
base, for sale at Wagner Bros. Suit
able for prune drying.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
IL on each box Csc
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
For Sale or Service.

Thoroughbred Poland China boar
for sale or service; sired by the noted
Supreme Chief" dam, "Black Bess
H."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
Snakes Wanted.

Wanted, 5000 shakes.
I. H. WHEALDON,
Dallas Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04

OAsTOzEA.
Bear, ,tbs y The Kind fou HaB Alaays Bought
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-09-04
10 cuRE a colo I'M one pAY

Assessor for Polk County.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-18
IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Harrison Bridge gave charming
whist party at her residence, SO Manning
street, yesterday afternoon I'm honor of
the festival OF ST. Patrick
The decorations OF green and white
were all in keeping with the spirit and
significance OF tho day, the cakes and
other confections being ornamented with
the Shamrock while the rolled chicken
sandwiches were tied with green ribbons.
The table decorations were of white
carnations and greens. while lilies OF the
valley were presented TO each guest
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsden j. Perry gave a
small dinner party at their home last
evening. Music was furnished by Harp
ist Raia and an exceedingly jolly time
was enjoyed. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. benjamin r. Vaughan and
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel NJ Nicholson.
Mrs. Gertrude Rugg Field gave the first
OF a series OF Lenten lectures or talks be-
fore select and appreciative company
Of ladies at Mrs Charles Dean Kimball's.
39S Broadway, yesterday afternoon Mrs.
Fields subject was For Better, for
Worse" and she treated the same in a
charming manner. dividing her subject
into three divisions
First. The history OF marriage.
Second, The humor OF marriage
Third. The poetry OF marriage
ne leclurN WAS auntdolN Illustrated
hy appropriate proee and poetical seec-
tions recited by Mrs. Field and accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Katherine
Llttleheld.
Miss Edith Dunham will give a musi-
Gale at her homo on Waterman street
on Tuesday evening next. under the pa
tronago Of Mrs John W Danielson. Mrs
Mary G. Wheeler. Mrs. william Hark-
ness Arnold. Mrs, Francis W. Carpenter
and Mrs. Robert w. Burbank
The next Ladies Afternoon" at the
Providence Art club will occur on Thurs
day. March 2s when Miss Mary G. Dick
erson will give talk on Stories From
Nature" followed by the usual tea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-18

pealed to Judge Zabriskie to revoke the
license. They said that the men spent
far more money at the company's bar
and that they consumed so much beer
that hey had not done twenty-five per
cent. Of their normal work.
They alleged also that the company
was really running the bar. and that. as
Meisler had no interest In II. II was
being conducted Illegally.
Judge Zabriskie last Friday revoked the
license and the bar was closed on Satur-
day morning. The forty thirsty car
penters on that day said they wouldn't
work II they could get no beer. and they
walked out OF the place. Their action
was caused by a rule which had been
enforced prohibiting workmen from leav-
ing the grounds except at the noon hour
and at night.
There was nearly n riot in the works
on Saturday when the guards Mt the
stockade gates refused TO let the work
men out. The men stiIl employed init
mate that II the rule is not revoked there
will be trouble at the works.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-18
THE SCOTS MEET.
Annual Session Of Grand Clan Of Rhode
Island With Election Of Officers.

The Grand Clan of Rhode Island, Order
OF Scottish Clans. held its annual meet
ing in Prescott Post hall last night.
Among the reports presented was one
10 the effect that two more clans would
soon be found. The financial condition
OF the Grand clan. shown by Treas
urer Fraser's report, was excellent.
Past Chief McMurtie spoke OF his visit
to the Royal Clan and remarks were
made by Grand Tanist Ellis and Grand
Chief Murray.
The election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows: Grand chief. Fl. y. Murray OF this
city; Grand tanist Frederick Ellis OF
Westerly; grand secretary. William
Forsyth OF this city; treasurer, Horatio
Fraser OF Providence; grand chaplain,
James TAFT OF Westerly; grand hench-
man. John Mcdonald Of Providence:
grand warder, John e. Hunt of Provi-
dence! grand sentinel. James Shaw Of
Providence; delegates TO the royal clan,
Frederick Ellis OF Westerly, William
Forsyth OF Providence. Horatio Fraser of
Providence: alternates, Alexander Nc
Donald. James TAFT and James Shaw OF
Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-18
Capt. Daniel 7. Church Suc-
Cumbs to Bright's Disease.
A WELL KNOWN FISHERMAN.
He Was the Pioneer In the Menhaden Fish
cry Business, and Prominent In Town
and State Politics.

Capt. Daniel IT. Church died at his
residence at TKerton last evening at
o'clock. after an illness extending over
two years. the last two months OF which
ne was confined 20 his bed.
The malady from which the captain
suffered was Brights disease, and for
several weeks his death was daily eI-
pected.
Capt Church was the pioneer I'm the
menhaden fishery business and the man
ufacture OF fish oil and guano and gave
employment TO many Of his fellow towns
men. He was much interested in the
fish exhibit OF Rhode Island at the Chi
cago Worlds Fair OF 1893 and devoted
much VI his time and means TO make
d, n success
lie was repeatedly elected to the river-
ton town council, and once obtained a
majority OF votes In an election for state
senator, but was not allowed TO take his
seat
Mr. Church was twice nominated for
governor on the Democratic ticket. poll
Ing the full party strength each time.
Daniel Thomas Church was born in
Fall River then I'm this state. Jan. 10.
1895. and was the eldest son 81 Joseph
and Jemima Boomer Church. Almost his
entire life was spent on the water as a
fisherman and sailor when he was seven
years old lie began during the summer
seasons 10 accompany his father on nsh-
ing boats lie acted as cook and later,
az he grew older. had charge of one OF
the dores as hook fisherman.
During tho winters no attended the
district school and later took a course
at Pierces academy, Middleboro. When
young man OF but IL years he toos
charge OF one OF his fathers hshing
boats. tho storm and at tho age OF q
was mate OF vessel engaged In carry
ing fruit from Cuba TO Charleston. =. &.
When but q years old he became master
OF the sloop Tradewinds. on which he
had served as mate His first trip as
skipper was with load OF fresh fish from
Fan River TO Philadelphia. On the re-
turn trip he was shipwrecked on Block
Island, going ashore IN a gale and heavy
fog
During the winters OF 80. 90 and 81
Mr.. Church was master OF tho fshing
smack William Young. Jr, and was ply
ing the trade I'm the South He left
Charleston. y c., few days before Fort
Sumpter was taken. In the spring OF
1898 ne became Interested I'm the men
haden business and In "a associated him
self With tho menhaden of industry. ana
With others organized the Excelsior OF
Works. located az Tivertcn -Four Corners
In 1861 he commenced buying and ship
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-18
(Continued.)

Neither my mothers evident astonish-
ment at my behavior. nor Pesca's fervid
enumeration OF the advantages offered to
me by the new employment, had any ef-
feet In shaking my unreasonable disln-
clina don TO go to Limmer1dge house AZ
ter starting all the petty objections that
I could think OF TO going TO Cumberland !;
and after hearing them answered, one af-
ter another, to my own complete dis
comfture, I tried to set up a last obsta-
Gle by asking what was TO become OF my
pupils in London while was teaching
Mr.. Fairle's young ladies' To sketch from
nature. The obvious answer TO this was
that the greater part of them would be
away on their autumn travels. and that
the few who remained at home might be
conided 10 the care OF one of my brother
drawing masters, whose pupils | had once
taken on his hands under similar circum-
stances. My sister reminded me that this
gentleman had expressly placed his ser
vices at my disposal, during the present
season. IN case I wished TO leave town
my mother seriously appealed to me not
to let an idle caprice stand in the way OF
my own interests and my own health .
and Pesca piteously entreated that
would not wound him to the heart. by
rejecting the first grateful offer Of ser
vice that ne had been able TO make to the
friend who had saved his life
The evident sincerity and affection that
inspired these remonstrnnces would have
influenced any man with an atom of good
feeling in his composition. Though
could not conquer my own unaccounta-
bic perversity, 7 had at least virtue
enough 10 be heartily ashamed OF II, and
10 end the discussion pleasantly by Civ
ing way. and promising 10 do all that
was wanted OF me.
The rest Of tho evening passed merrily
enough In humorous enticipatons Of my
coming life with the two young ladies I'm
Cumberland. Pesca, inspired bv our ma
tional grog. which appeared to get into
hts head, I'm the mos. marvellous manner,
five minutes after IL had gone down his
throat. asserted his claims 10 he consld-
cred a complete Englishman by making
a series OF speeches In rapid succession:
proposing my mothers health. my sis
ters health. my health, and the heahhs.
In mass. of Mr.. Fairlie and tho two
young misses. pathetioally returning
thanks himself Immediately afterward,
for the whole party
~ secret. Walter" said my little
friend. confdentially. "a we walked home
together "I am flushed by the recolloc-
ton OF my own eloquence. My soul bursts
itself with ambition. one OF these days,
7 60 into your noble Parliament. IL is the
dream OF my whole life to be Honorable
Pesca, NJ Pr
The next morning I sent my testirno-
malls TO the professors employer In Port
land place. Three days passed; and
concluded. with secret satisfaction, that
my papers had not been found sufficient
~ explicit on the fourth day. however.
an answer came N announced that Mr..
Fairlie accepted my services and re-
auested me 90 start FOR Cumberland i'm
mediately. All the necessary instructions