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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris came
out from Rocca on visit this week.
Mrs. H. e. Kozer went to Portland
this week to meet her sister, Mrs.
Annie E. Ayers, Of Chicago, who ex-
poets to spend the Summer in Dallas
and other places on the Coast.
A pension Of SO per month has been
granted to d. M. Guthrie, a veteran
of the Cayuse Indian War. Mr..
Guthrie is the first Polk County veter-
an to receive pension under the new
law.
Paints, oils and varnishes at T. A.
Riggs
J. Waggoner will give his electrical
display at the College Chapel next
Monday evening. This will be the last
entertainment of the Lady Professor
ship course. 1t is pronounced to be
the largest and most magnificent elec-
trio display in the United States. A
practical exhibition of the X-ray,
wireless telegraphy, Geissler and
Crookes tubes. You can't afford to
miss it, Admission, 25 cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
r E. Bryan s Son


Read all the new legal ads on Page
A.
Everything new in the grocery line
at Dunn Grocery Company's store.
County Clerk Loughary and family
visited relatives in Portland this week.
Fine line of table delicacies at Dunn
Grocery Company's store.
Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Cherrington
visited relatives in Salem over Sun
day.
Good line of Hair goods at Mrs.
II. H. Chace's millinery store.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Rich visited
friends in Portland this week.
Trimmed hats from so cents up, at
Mrs. II. H. Chace's millinery store.
Charles McDevitt left this week for
an indefinite stay at his mines in the
Cascade mountains.
Get ready for the Carnival. Select
your shirts and neckwear from the
only complete stock in town. The
Bee Hive Store.
Q. W. Pagett, of Airlie, was in
Dallas, Tuesday, on his way to Salem,
where he went to join in greeting
President Roosevelt on the occasion of
his visit to the Capitol City yesterday.
When our Spring clothing arrived
a short time ago, we considered the
lot the best values and styles that
have ever entered our store. Young
men, old men, short or tall can all be
fitted at The Bee Hive Store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
POLK County observer

L. D. Brown, Public Stenographer.
With J. N. Hart
Wanted Produce at Pollock's Cash
Store, Uglow building.
All the late magazines and periodi-
Gals at Meiser & Meiser's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Hamilton, Of
Salem, visited friends in Dallas, Mon
day.
G. FL. McManus has disposed of his
interest in the Club saloon to W. J.
Atchison.
Miss Louise Cooper, of Corvallis, is
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar J. Bryan.
Visit our store during our carnival
sale. Many things of interest, and
all kinds Of real bargains. The Bee
Hive Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Grant left We'd
nesday for Dayton, where Mrs. Grant
will remain several weeks for medical
treatment.
One Of the best horse -shoers in the
state will be found working at Wagner
Bros. shop. Give him trial and be
convinced.
Mrs. B. Lloyd Beall and little
daughter, of Portland, are visiting at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. HI. P.
Shriver.
Everybody wants to see the new
store, and we want to see you. Every
thing new and up-to-date. Pollock's
Cash Store, Uglow building.
Fl. L. Fenton desires to announce
that he is in the market for wool,
whether in or out of the pool, and that
he will pay the highest market price
at all times.
Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. Force, a ready
to-serve wheat and barley food, adds
no burden, but sustains, nourishes,
lnVlgoraGeS.
CT. Leavengood, a former travelling
representative fthe Portland Journal, :,
visited friends in Dallas over Sunday.
He is now located at Myrtle Greek,
Oregon, where he is building up a
good law practice.
Monarch" shirts at $l.Oo and
"CIuett" at $1.5O; perfect fitting gar
ments for sale only at The Bee Hive
Store.
Homer L. White and Miss Ethel G.
Smith were married in Salem, We'd
nesday. Mr. White is son Of Millard
White, Of Rickreall, and his bride is
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. |
Smith, of Oak Grove.
s. E. Notson, of Lexington, Oregon,
has arranged to open law office in
the office occupied by J. III. Townsend,
in the Osfeld building. Mr.. Notson
is now closing up his business affairs
in Morrow county, and will move his
family to Dallas in the near future.
He is we'll known to most of our
readers, having lived in Polk county
several years ago, and will no doubt
build up lucrative practice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
Notice TO Bridge Builders.

Notice is hereby given, that the
County Court Of Polk County, will
meet on the morning Of the 2eth of
May, 1903, at the hour Of 8 o'clock for
the purpose Of awarding a contract
for repairing what are known as the
Brunk bridge and the ThieIsen bridge
across the LaCreole river; also, for
repairing what is known as the
Williams or Bagley bridge across the
big Luckiamute river, and for build
ing a new IS foot span bridge at the
Rhodes place on the road leading
from Dallas to Bridgeport
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
WILL SELL WATER BONDS
City councli VIII Receive Bids Up
To june 20, at 1880 p. m.

The city council met in regular
session Monday evening Present
Mayor Hayter, Councilmen Belt
Muir, Fuller, Shaw, Cosper, Williams
absent, Boals.
The reports of the Auditor, Marshal
and Treasurer were approved.
The street committee recommended
numerous sidewalk repairs and
several new walks, and the report was
adopted.
Claims against the city we're allowed
as follows:
d. P. Stouffer. fees months. :. $s5.6O
W. F. Muscott, carriage. ... 5.95
w. j. Stowe, carriage. ge.... 1.25
W. Fl. LYDIA, witness fees. $3.50. 1895
A. L. Collins, same. ... 7.75
L. E. Wilkes, same .......... 1880
An ordinance granting tothe Middle
Salt Greek and Dallas Mutual Tele-
phone Company the right to operate a
telephone system in Dallas was read
first time.
An ordinance authorizing the sale
of water-works bonds to the amount
Of SIS, 900 was passed by the following
vote: Aye, Muir. Belt, Fuller, Shaw,
Cosper, Williams; no, none; absent,
Boals.
On motion of Muir, the Auditor was
instructed to advertise for bids on
water bonds; bids to be received until
June 20, at 80 o'clock p. M, and to
be opened at o'clock p. M, Of said
day.
On motion of Belt, the Auditor was
instructed to close a contract for the
printing of the bonds with the Mercan-
tile Printing Company, Of Chicago,
as per sample submitted.
On motion of Belt, the Street Com
missioner was ordered to employ
teams to pick up all loose stones and
rubbish from the streets.
Four special policemen were elected
to serve during the Woodman Carni-
val, as follows: James Hayes. T. B.
George Richmond and Alb.
Burnett. Three are to be paid by the
city at the rate Of $3.50 per day, and
one will be paid by private parties.
The Street Commissioner was in
to remove all rubbish, and
NOW the grass in the City Park.
People will be allowed to camp in the
Park during the Carnival, but mus
camp outside the enclosed grounds
and keep no animals in the Park.
The Auditor was authorized to have
$50 street repair notices printed.
J. J. Williams was elected Street
and w. G.. Vassall,
City Treasurer, for the term Of one
year.
On motion of Belt, the Ordinance
Committee was instructed to prepare
an ordinance raising the salary Of
ihe Marshal from $40 to $50 per
month, and the compensation of the
Street Commissioner from $3.50 to So
per day.
A number Of crosswalks were order
ID repaired, after which the council
adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be
IN Monday, June /.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Heath & Milligan Best Prepared
Paint at T. A. Riggs
Mrs. H. L. veazie, of Portland,
visited friends in Dallas this week.
We are selling soc values in Gents
Four in hand ties at S5c.-all the
latest creations. The Bee Hive Store
The June election ballots were
printed at the OBSERVER Office this
week, and, with other election sup
plies, will be distributed among the
several precincts in the county next
week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
From a Cat Scratch

on the arm, to the worst sort Of a burn,
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is a quick cure. In buying
Witch Hazel Salve, be particular to
get DeWitts-this is the salve that
heals without leaving scar. A
specific for blind, bleeding, itching
and protruding piles. Sold by Belt &
Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

An Aultman & Taylor $3.50 Separa-
tor, Columbia pattern, only been used
about so days; splendid 12-horse
Engine; cook-wagon, stove, water
wagon, cooking utensils, 8 good bun.
dle-beds, 10 pitchforks, in fact, every.
thing that goes to make up first-class
threshing outfit. Will be sold cheap.
Come and see the machine and get
prices. Ask anyone in the neighbor-
hood as to the good qualities Of the
outfit
VAN b. SEARS,
Ballston, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

For the next two weeks we viii
give Free Carnival Ticket to every
lady buying Shirt Waist at the
Bee Hive Store to the value of Two
Dollars or more. Remember the
place.
The BEE HIVE Store
DALLAS, OREGON
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
For Trade.

Twenty-acre Fruit Farm, one mile
from Newberg; 10 acres in bearing
orchard; good house and barn; on
good road and one-half interest in
fruit evaporating plant in Newberg,
to trade for a farm. State improve
ments and price. Will assume in
debtedness.
A. E. MOORE,
Newberg, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
QUEEN ANNA VICTORIA
Mrs. ]. II. Dunn Chosen TO Rule
Over the Destinies OF the
Woodman Street Fair
and Carnival.

Mrs. J. Il. Dunn has been chosen
Queen Of the Woodman Carnival to
be held IN Dallas, June 8, 4, s and 6.
After a close and exciting contest
which extended over period Of six
weeks, Mrs. Dunn, who is a popular
and talented lady, won out over all
candidates by a handsome plurality,
and will be crowned Queen Anna
Victoria" on the morning of the open
ing day Of the Carnival.
Speculation as to the outcome Of the
election was rife up to the time the
final vote was announced, and a large
crowd of people gathered in front of
the bulletin board at Belt h Cherring-
toms drug store Saturday night, and
watched eagerly the progress Of the
ballot as the same was given out by
the committee. Miss Laura Brown
was in the lead until shortly after 8
o'clock, when 1000 votes were cast
for Miss Pearl Percival, bring
ing the total ballot of the fair
young candidate from independence
up to 1917. Miss Brown was still a
close second, being but few votes be-
hind Miss Percival, and her friends
confidently predicted that she would
win out. Their predictions appeared
to be well grounded, for she gained
steadily during the last hour, and
few minutes before 10 o'clock was
again several hundred votes in the
lead.
But the great surprise ofthe evening
was yet to come, and it came at the
very last minute Just as the clock in
the courthouse tower began striking
the hour Of ten, frantic rush of ex-
cited voters occurred, and tickets and
gold and silver coins were fairly
showered upon the committeeman.
Tickets and money representing
Of votes found their way
into the committees hands within the
space of half-minute, and those tired
and greatly overworked gentlemen
found another hours hard work be-
fore them to ascertain the final result.
They adjourned to the Dallas City
Bank parlors to complete their task,
inviting representatives of the leading
to accompany them and
witness the count. When the outcome
was finally announced, it was found
hat the successful candidate was Mrs. |
J. Fl. Dunn, VINO had to her credit the |
handsome total of S942 votes. Miss
Brown came next with 1889, and Miss
Percival was third with 1877. Scatter |
ng ballots to the amount Of several
hundred brought the total vote cast
Turing the contest up to a total of |
10000.
The pages elected were Harold Mad
son, who received 5O7 votes, and
Harold Hart, who received S25 votes.
Che pages will receive the price of
heir costumes and a season tickeE
zach to the Carnival attractions.
Mrs. Dunn left this week for Port
and, where she will purchase her
robes and court dresses.
rhe Woodmen are now busy making
for crowning their Carni-
val Queen, and it is confidently pre-
licted that the coronation ceremony
will be carried out amid scene of
'omp and oriental splendor never to
'e forgotten by those who are SO
ortunate as to witness it.
CARNIVAL NOTES.
Watch the billboards for Carnival
advertisements.
Admission fN tho M oi font xr,SII -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
Yau kna,r whal You Ars Taklnn

When you take cloVe's Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula Is plainly
printed on every bottle, showing that
II is simply Iron and ouiniRe IN = taste-
Lass form. No Cure, Ne Pay. see.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
Sheep For Sale.

Thirty good sheep for sale at bar
gain. Mrs. Isal Macomber, near Oak
dale.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Pasture for 80 goats and 80 kids
during June, July, August and Sep
tember.
o. s. GRANT,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Thoroughbred, registered Poland
China boar and SOW, also, FIVE fine
milk COWS. JAMES ELLIOTT. Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Permission has been granted by the
city council for campers to use the
City Park outside the enclosed space,
but animals must not be kept on the
grounds.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
ShlnrIes For saIe.

First-class red cedar shingles for
sale.
A. SHULTz,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

The Monmouth band has been en-.
gagged in addition to the Sheridan w.
o. w. band to furnish music for the
Carnival. There will be promenade
concerts daily, morning and evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Admission to the main tent will be
10 cents, and 10 cents will admit you
to each side tent.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22
In Modest Type

We wish to print most positive and important statement
AS long present stock Of merchandise lasts you
buy any and all articles at less than regular prcesat
less than Special Sale prices many things at less than
competitors cost prices You limited to a few
articles You choose from entire stock, and buy
everything at reduced price, You can return and buy
Of the bargains tomorrow without limit restric
ton SO long as they last
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Mems Suits at 4 great Rednctfcton.
$3.50 and $3.50 Salts at $500; 5000.
Suits at Sz.48; {I2.OO Suts at $S.85
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

o4 line of Ladies Meckwear
TO close, sold as 6igh as Sf.OOat1 15c.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

o4 line of Wrappers TO close;
Vatues uO to 500; special ca. S1.OO
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

Watch the billboards for Carnival
advertisements.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

0RCANDzES and DLMITIES at
greatly cut prices. I5e, 4afues roc.
yard; zoe. VaEaes, I53e. per yard.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-05-22

WASH WAISTINGS
Wash Wafstings IN Six Rrc ND
MIXTURES, reduced TO 49, ~
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-09

The origin OF the cross as a symbol
Is shrouded In the dim mists of
almost prehistoric antiquity. Centur-
les before the Gallo and Cymric Celts
swarmed over England. centuries be-
fore the lowly Nazarene began pro-
mitigating his doctrines. centuries be-
fore the beginning of the Old Testa-
ment history. the cross was an i'm
portant factor in the lives of men. 1t
forms part of the lore Of the most
ancient of religions. Never is a great
excavation made but that many varia-
tions Of the cross forms are exhumed
and under circumstances which prove
that they have been religious sym
bols.
There are many evidences to prove
that prior to the time Of Christ the
Cross was with the Jews a sign of
salvation. The brazen serpent was
Moses instructed the people of Israel
to mark their doorposts with the
blood OF the sacrificial lamb he told
them to make the mark in the form
of a cross. The sign of the cross is
frequently found on ancient Jewish
monuments near Perseapolis.
What became of the true cross is
one of the greatest miracles of all
time. 1t is true that there are in
many Old and New World cathedrals
bits of wood purporting to be part of
the true cross. In some cases, notably
that which concerns the fragment of
the tablet placed over the cross by
Pilates order. and which is now in
the ancient church of Santa Croce
mt Rome. their authenticity seems
fairly well established: but so min
ute are the fragments that. according
to one ancient writer, II all were col
lected and put together they would
only make block oil wood about
twenty inches long. eight inches wide
and three inches thick.
- 1t was three centuries after the
crucifxion OF Christ before the cross
was found. Its discovery was due to
the devout Helena. wife Of the EN-
peror Constantine, who abolished
crucihxion and to whom the Chris
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-09

causes. The early Christians had
not fully eradicated the old prejudice
against the cross, and they thought
the scene Of the crucifixion too sacred
to be pictured in images.
Prior to the fourth century the
holiest Of Christian symbols was the
monogram of Christ. 1t was woven
into all ecclesiastical vestments and
formed a prominent feature of other
decorations. About the year 393 the
first crucifix was introduced into the
church. 1t was made OF dark red
wood and at the intersection of the
two parts bore the figure Of the
lamb. the objection to the using of
the actual figure OF Christ being still
strong.
Somewhat later came the Greek
crucifix, one of the most beautiful
Of all the forms, and which many
contemporary divines contend would
form more fitting part of church
ceremonials than the one in common
use. This Greek cross was meant to
typify the triumph over death. but in
such a manner as to divest as far as
possible the entire subject of its
gruesome and morbid aspect. 1t
blossomed with flowers of gold and
silver and WAS richly studded with
gems. In 692. during the reign of
Justinian, the Council of Trullo was
held. The object of the famous con-
ference was to devise a means by
which to circumvent the mysticism
and symbolism that were threatening
to undermine the Christian religion
and deprive 1t of its true meaning. 1t
was pointed out that the signs and
symbols used in the service we're be-
coming more and more important
than the things they stood for. and
that to the ignorant mind the story of
the life and sufferings of Christ be-
gan to be only a sort OF myth. an
allegory. 1t was resolved to substi-
tute the actual human figure of the
crucified Christ for that OF the avn.
bolic lamb. This act resulted IN the
creation OF the orthodox crucInx of
! to-day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-09
The Origin of the Cross

tian religion owes the original adop-
ton of the cross as a symbol Over
the spot where the cross was discov-
cred chapel was erected and the
sacred wood was retained by Helena
in Jerusalem and deposited under
the great church or basilica erected
by Constantine over the place of
crucifixion and burial. For three
hundred peaceful years the cross
remained in the custody of the Bish-
op OF Jerusalem. Every Easter 1t was
exhibited to the pilgrims who throng-
ed the Holy City. Then came three
hundred years Of comparative obscur-
ity, from which the cross emerged to
become the center of upheavals that
convulsed the entire civilized world,
arrayed the West against the East,
and caused the spilling of oceans of
blood-the wars of the Crusades.
The story of the valiant crusaders
and their series of attempts to rescue
the holy wood from Moslem hands is
well known. After a series of vicissi-
tudes. victory finally perched on the
banners of the Saracens, who, under
the great Saladin. defeated the Chris
tians at Hattin, in battle of fright
full carnage. On that day, the 5th
of July, 1887. the cross was lost to
the Christians. 1t was never again
recovered. Richard the Lion Hearted
and many other warriors went to the
rescue. but to no avail. Finally the
cross disappeared. OF It's fate moth
ing is known. For hundreds of years
a search was maintained, but without
success. 1t is generally believed that
the superstitious Moslems, fearing
the powers of the cross, destroyed 1t
in order to prevent its possible re-
capture by the Christians. This. in
brief, is all that is known of the his
tory of the true cross itself.
After the crucifxion over three cen
turtles elapsed before the cross as a
symbol In any form became a part
OF the church observance. and seven
centuries passed before the crucifix
was finally adopted. This prolonged
delay proceeded from two main
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-09
BUDS OF EASTER

The florists are looking happy. Ac-
cording to experts, this Easter will
create a new record for the flower
market.
Last Casters flower prices indi-
Gated that nearly 100000 was ex-
pended in New York city alone for
cut flowers and plants. and there are
florists who confidently predict that
even this sum will be oyertopped this
season.
Tia lily, both cut and potted, is
queen of the Easter market. This
year florists are making a specially of
set pieces made of Japan lilies l1
one of the most beautiful of these a
shallow basket or tub is lined with
moss in which are buried the stems
of the lilies.
plants" said a florist. "are more in
demand at Easter than cut flowers,
and next to them in popularity are
fancy baskets filled with cut flowers
The baskets are of many shapes
"a favorite design resembles
small hamper of lilac rough straw, the
cover held back with broad satin
ribbon tied in bow between the
hinges. This is filled with roses Of
the valley standing upright.
"A three-cornered, open-faced bas-
ket of white and COLO straw finished
with a tall, slender handle, is nov
city. The handle is wound with flow
ers and smilax and the flowers in the
basket are arranged to droop grace
fully to one side.
"A very beautiful receptacle for
violets is fiat traylike oDlong bas-
ket suspended by a wide satin ribbon.
Wide ribbons of gauze. satin and taf-
feta are again distinctive feature
alike of the Easter plants and made
pieces, preference being given to
white. pink and mauve."-
II Easter spells prospel =, the
flower growers, it is equally boon Ia
the confectioners. To be strictly up
to date, one must send a present of
candy enclosed in a handsome Faster
box and indeed in many case the
candy is used only as medium for
the bestowal of gitt really worth
having.
Among the more noticeable of the
boxes is variety made of sort of
papier mache in imitation cream and
of pale eeru leather. which is orna-
mented with embossed sprays of
flowers In their natural tint and the
heart OF each flower sparkles like
jewel.
Another variety of box is covered
with satin-white, pale blue. pink,
mauve or yellow-and hand painted
with flowers and with birds and foli-
age.
A third style is of ecru silk en-
bellished with vines and flowers of
raised embroidery done with applique
segmenta of 3d. and gauze in gay
colors.
Some of these boxes are quite large
and of many shapes, the square per-
haps having most admirers. Boxes of
finely woven. tinted straw are also
included in the display, trimmed on
top with artificial flowers.
Although less costly than the silver
ed, gilded, enameled and jeweled bon
bonniers, which are also conspicuous
in the confectioner's Easter stock. the
boxes are by far the more popular.