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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
REALESTATE!

78 acres-Nice Homelike place,
with good buildings and fences
10 acres in cultivation-lots of fine
TIMBER. .................... Sl5OO
5 acres with a good little House
and Barn-all fenced and under
cultivation, only ...............$ $50
Nice 13 acre tract, finely sit
uated-worth $50 per acre-only S 32
Fine 100 acre farm, we'll i'm
proved -. ............,.......S $4,000
Well improved farm of III acres $25O0
Finely improved farm of AGO
acres OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500
Stock Ranch 100000 acres under
cultivation-Can't be beat ..... $4,000
Nice little Home Of Is acres. .... $11OO
Stock and Grain farm of 23O acres
"a dick mailing good place at a
bargain.
164 acres-30 under cultivation
Buildings-Fenced-a good place
cheap as dirt-only y.......,,.. $500
Here is the cheapest place in
Oregon 81 acres, House, Barn,
and other Improvements - worth
$1,000 at least-for only" .....$ 800
l have all classes of Ranches and
Farms for sale-I can suit you in
quality or price.
HENRY CAI1PBELL,
DALLAS, OREGON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
For Sale.

For the next week will offer the
following described personal property
for sale at bargain:
Driving mare; single buggy; set
double harness; single harness robes
and whip.
Fire-proof office safe; typewriter !;
roll top desk stoves, chairs, and other
office furniture.
Bed room sets cook stove; heating
stoves; dining table; dining chairs;
rockers, and other household furni-
ture and utensils.
Will accept bankable note due in
six months, with s per cent interest.
J. N. HART.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
For Sale,

A desirable home in the town of
Dallas, Polk county, Oregon, consist
ing Of "a acres of land; 70 acres in
hops, good for 100 bales; quality
always good. Two hop houses, large
store room, one new Morrison hop
press, good barn, dwelling house,
plenty of fruit. For particulars, in
quire Of J. F. GROVES,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
WilIGo East.

Mrs. Phya DAILY has sold her hand
some home on Oak street to l. F.
YoaKum, of Bridgeport, and with her
son, Floyd, will go to New York to
spend the winter. The Daily residence
is one of the finest in Dallas, having
been rebuilt in modern style after its
partial destruction by fire few years
ago. The price paid for the property
was not made public. Mr.. and Mrs.
Yoakum will move to Dallas about
November /.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
5000 REWARD FOR WOMEN
WHO CANNOT BE CURED,

Backed up by over third of a century
Of remarkable and uniform cures, a record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar to women ever
attained, the proprietors and makers of Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription now feel
fully warranted in offering to pay $500 in
legal money of the United States, for any
case of Leucorrhea, Female Weakness, Pro-
lapsus, or Falling of Womb which they
cannot care. All they ask is fair and
reasonable trial of their means of cure.
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSo-
CITATION, Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y.
Take DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets instead
of any other laxative.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
EstraY Notice.

registered Angora nanny goat aboT. y
five years old; hole in rlgnC eal 1a,t @r nor =
has been torn out; tag in LETT ear'
Numbered mr. 52ol; initial, A. G. B. A, ;;
end of one horn broken of; haa poll
ON on Return to or notify W. A. AYRES'
Dallas. Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
COMMISSIONERS COURT

Ordered that $87 be transferred from
General Road Fund to Road District
No. /.
In the matter Of the petition Of
D. G. Henry and 80 others for the
establishments of a county road-order-
ed that a bond be executed to Polk
county in the sum of $1OO; J. K. Sears
allowed to withdraw his remonstrance,
for the purpose Of presenting a re-
monstrance when the report of the
viewers is made at the November
term.
Contract for furnishing and setting
up metal furniture in the Clerks and
Recorders vaults awarded to Glass &
Prudhomme; contract price, $9556O
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07

The anxious mother of the family Often
times carries the whole burden of respon-
sibility SO far as the home medication OF
common ailments of the girls or boys are
concerned. The cost of the doctor's visits
are very often too great for consideration
At such times the mother is invited to write
to DR.. K. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, n Y, for
medical advise, which is given free. Cor
respondence is held strictly confidential
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Do You Want Lumber

We have all kinds; also MoldlngS
and everything needed in building. net
All made of soft Yellow Fir at loweS'
nrices, Send us your specifications
and get our figures n,n co
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
For Sale.

Two Cotswold bucks, seven Angora
bnck kids, fifteen Poland China pigs
All Of these animals are prea ltom
choice registered stock. JAMES ELLIOTT
naIIas Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Auction Sale,

All my Household Goods will be
sold at public auction, on Saturday,
October Is, at Chapman house, Oak
street, two doors west of Farmers
Feed Stable. G. E. Schroeder
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Straved or Stolen.

A brown pointer; has brownish white
breast. about ten months old answers
to name of "Chump." Reward OF 50
offered for his return. FLOYD MYER'
Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
For Sale.

My acre property in Dallas. WIN
accept best offer submitted within
next fifteen days.
GEO. E. GILMORE,
Hennessey, Okla.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
TrespaSs Notices.

Trespass notices, printed on CLOTH
for sale at this Office. Rain Will not
iniure them, and, if properly put up
they will last for months.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Hop Land to Lease.

Frank Butler, of Falls City, has Is
or 20 acres Of fertile creek bottom land,
all plowed, to lease for hopryard.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. Ifthe child urin-
ateS too often. If the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
For Sale.

Limited number barred Plymouth
Rock Cockerels.
J. F. GROVES.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Calf For Sale.

Thoroughbred Shorthorn bull calf
for sale. Inquire of S. D. STEFFY,
Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it, the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition ofOthe
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp=ROOt is soon realized. 1t is sold
BY druggists, in fifty f-
sizes. You may have i.!Es,s.
sample bottle by mail %=Slel! Y :. sEsgEEEEa&9 EEa@ 9
free, also pamphlet tell Home of swaulp Root.
ing all about it, including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this Taper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Goo+s and Sheep For Sale.

T have 23 head of goats and 80 heau
Of stock sheep for sale. T. D. PHILLIPS
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
Worlds Fair Vote.
ELL Stuffed Up

That's the condition of many sufferers
from catarrh, especially in the morning.
Great difficulty is experienced in clear
ing the head and throat.
No wonder catarrh causes headache,
impairs the taste, smell and hearing,
pollutes the breath, deranges the stom-
aeh and affects the appetite.
To cure catarrh, treatment must be
yonstitutional-alter and tonic.
Il was afflicted with catarrh. took
medicines OF different kinds, giving each
a fair trial; but gradually grew worse until
I could hardly hear, taste or smell. / then
concluded to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
after taking five bottles I was cured and
have not had any return OF the disease
since" EUGENE FoRBEs, Lebanon, Kan.
Hoods JdrSGPGriEtd
Cures catarrh-it soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane and builds
~ ths Whelo gstsm.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-10-07
MilIr Cnyu Enr Sale.

MIX Cow For Sale.
One good young fresh COW and calf,
for sale. JAMES ELLIOTT, Dallas, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-11
Davis First Ran Night Trains.

Henry Gassaway Davis found his
first advancement when he secured the
coveted position of brakeman on
freight train on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. 1t was not long before
he was advanced to the more respon-
sible position Of freight conductor, re-
sponsible in these days, but far more
so, relatively, In those. At "a he was
again promoted, this time to the posi-
ton Of superintendent in charge Of the
running Of all the trains. He intro
duced an innovation which marked a
decided advance step in railroading.
Up to that time, it had not been con-
sidered practicable to run trains at
night; when nightfall came, freight
trains and passenger trains alike were
tied up" their Journeys to be resumed
only when daylight came. Davis held
there was no good reason why they
should not be run by night as we'll as
by day, and proved it. His first night
train from Cumberland to Baltimore
marked an important epoch in railroad
ing.-Leslies Monthly Magazine.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-11
CHAPTER XIV.

Sll-hl LIN Az.
Leaving the little station of Vesinet
we come upon two roads. 1t was at the
junction of these two roads that Prosper
stopped the hack. The driver had gain
ed his hundred francs. The horses were
completely worn out, but they had ac-
complished all that was expected of
them; M. Verduret could distinguish the
lamps of a vehicle similar to the one he
occupied about fifty yards ahead Of him.
He jumped out, and handing the driver
banknote, said:
Here is what promised you. Go to
the first tavern you find on the right as
you enter the village. If we do not meet
you there in an hour you are at liberty to
| return to Paris"
The driver was overwhelming in his
thanks; but neither Prosper nor his
friend heard them. They had already
started up the new road. M. Verduret
and Prosper had been running along the
muddy road for about FIVE minutes, when
suddenly the latter stopped and said:
This is Raouls house."
Before the gate of an isolated house
stood the hack which M. Verduret had
followed. Reclining on his seat, wrapped
in thick cloak, was the driver who,
in spite of the pouring rain, was already
asleep, evidently waiting for the person
whom he had brought to this house a
few minutes before.
Once in the garden attached TO the
house, NJ. Verduret looked about him to
study the situation. The house occupied
by NJ. de Lagors was narrow. two stories
high, and with garrets. Only one win
dow, in the second story, was lighted.
"As you have often been here" said
M. Verduret, "you must know all about
the arrangement of the house; what
room is that where we see the light"
1T is Raoul's. He is waited on by a
man and his wife, who live at Ves,net;
they come in the morning and leave after
| dinner"
That suits our plans exactly said
| NJ. Verduret; there is nothing to pre-
vent our hearing what Raoul has to say
to this person who has come from Paris
at 10 o'clock at night to see him. must
get peep into that Window
Cro be continuedD
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-11
CHAPTER XIV,

Prosper concentrated all his attention
upon this snowy domestic. He thought
he recognized his face; that retreating
forehead and those little restless black
eyes, but where and when he could not
remember.
''In the first place, l must say that the
position of valet and coachman to NJ. de
Clameran Is not bed of roses. Yester-
day my master walked out at 2 o'clock.
|, of course followed him. Do you know
where he went? The thing was as good
as a farce. He went to the Archangel
to keep the appointment made by Nina
Gypsy"
"Well, make haste. They told him she
was gone. ThenY
"Then? All, he was not at all pleased,
| can tell you. He hurried back to the
hotel where the other, M. de Lagors,
awaited him. And have never heard so
much swearing in my life. NJ. Raoul
asked him what had happened to put him
in such bad humOr. Nothing replied
my master, except that little sprite has
run off, and no one knows where she is;
she has slipped through our fingers.
Then they both appeared to be vexed and
uneasy. Lagors asked if she knew any
thing serious. She knows nothing but
what l told you,' replied Clameran, but
this nothing, falling in the ear of man
with any suspicious, will be more than
enough to work on"
With breathless curiosity Prosper list
ened to this report, every word of which
seemed to throw light upon past events.
Now, he thought he understood the frag-
ment of Gypsy's letter. He saw that this
Raoul, in whom he had con6ded so deep
ly, was nothing more than scoundrel.
Master Joseph continued his report:
Yesterday, after dinner, my master
decked himself out like bridegroom |
shaved him, curled his hair, and perfum,
ed him with especial care, after which
| drove him to call on NJ. Fauvel."
"Whatw exclaimed Prosper, "after the
insulting language he used the day of
the robbery, did he dare to visit the
| houseT'
"Yes, monsieur; he not only dared this
but he also stayed there until midnight
to my great discomfort, for | got as wet
as rat waiting for him. When he came
out lie certainly looked less pleased than
when he went in. After putting away
my carriage, and rubbing down my
horses, l went to see II he wanted any.
thing; l found the door locked and he
raved at me like trooper through the
keyhole."
els that all?" questioned NJ. Verduret
| "An that occurred yesterday, but this
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Secret Of tbe PIuDdered Safe
ByE EMILE GABoRIAU
BY EMILE GABoRIAU

But" said Prosper, thoughtfully,
"whO can Raoul be?"
81 don't know. The fact is, l am
more perplexed to find out who he is than
to know who he is not. There Is one
man who could give us all the informa-
ton we seek, but he will take good care
to keep his mouth shut"
'You mean NJ. de ClameranT
Him, and no one else"
81 have always felt the most inexplica-
BILE aversion toward him. All, IL we
could only get his account in addition
to what you already havew
~ have been furnished with few
notes concerning the Clameran family
by your father, who knew them well;
they are brief, but expect more. | will
read you the synopsis of his information:
Louis de Clameran was born mt the
Chateau de Clameran, near Tarrascon.
He had an elder brother named CASTOR,
who, in consequence of an affray in
which he had the misfortune to badly
wound two men, was compelled to hy the
country in 1S42. CASTOR was an honest,
noble youth, universally beloved. Louis,
on the contrary, was wicked, deSpica-
BILE fellow, detested by all who knew
him.
Upon the death of his father Louis
came to Paris, and in less than two
years had squandered not only his own
patrimony, but also the share Of his eE-
lied brother. Ruined and harassed by
debt, Louis entered the army, but be-
haved so disgracefuly that he was dis
missed. After leaving the army we lost
sight of him; all we can discover is that
he went to England, thence to a German
gambling resort, where he became noto-
rious for his scandalous conduct. Later
we find him again in Paris He was
in great poverty, and his associates were
among the most depraved classes. But
he suddenly heard of the return of a
cousin who had made a fortune in Mex
leo; but being still a young man, and
accustomed to very active life, he pur-
chased, near Oloron, an iron foundry,
intending to spend the remainder of his
life in working it. Six months ago he
died in the arms of Louis, His death
provided our De Clameran an immense
fortune"
ouiu ioSpVi, Iiohi oii lhio
l Judge that M. de Clameran was very
poor when l met him for the first time
at M. Fauvel's? And about that time
Lagors arrived from the country? And
about a month after his appearance
Madeleine discarded me?'
"Well," exclaimed NJ. Verduret, II am
glad you are beginning to understand the
state of affairs"
He was interrupted by the entrance of
stranger, 'swell' coachman, with
black whiskers. shining boots with fancy
tops, buff breeches, and a yellow waist
coat with red and black stripes. After
cautiously looking around the room he
walked straight up to the table where M.
Verduret sat.
What was the news, Joseph DuboisT"
said the stout man eagerly.
"Ah, governor, don't speak Of it!'
answered the servant; things are getting
warm"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-11
He Needed Assistance.

They had been pressing him hard
the whole week. The house was full
of widows and pretty girls and all the
other men but himself had flown be-
cause they could not stand the pace.
He refused to be disturbed in his sum-
mer arrangements and so he stayed on.
Sunday night they had him in the
corner and the time began to wane
when some one started the game of
what you'd rather be if you had your
choice" There were lot of answers
and chorus of laughter and the usual
noise that goes with summer resort
pastimes, and they saved the lone man
for the climax. When it finally reach
ed him, says the New York Times, II
found him not only ready, but willing.
what would you rather be If you
could have the power Of changing your
self?"
"a syndicate" was his reply.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-11
CHAPTER XIII.

Not far from the Palais Royal, Ill the
Rue ST. Honore with the sign of Good
Faith, is little establishment, half
cafe, half fruiterers shop, much fire.
quented by the clerks of the neighbor-
hood. 1t was in one Of the rooms of this
modest tavern that on the Friday after
his release Prosper was waiting for M.
Verduret, who had promised to meet him
there at 4 o'clock.
As the clock struck M. Verduret, who
was punctuality itself, appeared He
was more ruddy than ever, and appeared
perfectly satisfied with himself. AS soon
as the waiter had left the room he said
to Prosper:
"Well, have all our commissions been
executed? Have you seen the costumerT'
II gave him your letter Everything
that you require will be brought to-mor-
row to the Archangel."
"Then everything goes WELL for have
lost no time, and | bring you plenty of
news. While waiting for two Of our
emissaries whom l have appointed to
meet me-" he said, "let us occupy our
selves a little with M. de Lagors. Dc
you know, my dear friend" continued M
Vanduret, from what part Of the coun
try this gentleman comes from processes
to be a friend of yoursf"
From the same part as Nine. Fau'
vel, from St. Remy," answered Prosper
"Ahw said NJ. Verduret, that is very
singular" and he whistled softly, which
with him was a sign of infinite satisfac
ton. 81 wrote to st. Remy and receiv'
ed answers. All, here is number one."
He then read:
"Iagors Very old family, originally
from Malnes, settled at st. Remy about
century ago. The last of the Lagors
bearing without warrant the title OF
count, married in 1920 Mademoiselle Ro
sale Fontanet, of Tarascon; died Decem
ber, 1S4S, leaving no male heir, but left
two daughters.
"Now, what do you think of this in
formationT" queried the stout man, with
triumphant smile
"But why did NJ. Fauvel treat Raou
as his nephew2" asked Prosper amazed
ly.
"Ah, you mean as his wife's nephew
Let us examine note number two: Jules
Rene Henri de Lagors, last of his name
uleu Ut Dl tNtluy III bldlc VI HTtdl pON
erty. He at one time was possessed Of
moderate fortune, but invested it in {
silk worm nursery, and lost it all. H,
had no son, but left two daughters, on,
of whom is teacher at AK, and tn,
other married a retail merchant at Or
gan. His widow, at Montagnette is sup
ported entirely by one OF her relatives
the wife of a rich banker in Paris. N,
person of the name of Lagors lives il
the district of Aries That is ALL" sal,
M. Verduret; don't you think
erough?"
Really. monsieur, don't know wheth
er am awake or dreaming. Some peo
pie may assert that the Widow Lagor
married and had child born after he
husbands death. This objection Is de
stroyed by the age Of your friend. Raou
is twenty-four. and NJ. de Lagors has no
been dead twenty years"
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CHAPTER XII.-fContinuedl

AAAs AL
AS M. Verduret spoke Prosper recon-
sidered his resolution to emancipate him
self from his guidance. He felt hope and
confidence returning to him.
IF l could only be sure that you are
right" he murnured.
obstinate man, VIII will you shut your
eyes to the clearest evidence? Don't
you understand that Madeleine knows
the name of the thiefT
Impossible"
1T is fact; but we may be sure that
no human power can extract it from her.
Yes, she sacrifices you, but she has al
most a right to do so, for she sacrificed
herself first"
"Alasl' cried Prosper, shaking NJ. Yer
durets hand, 81 must seem mad and
ridiculous in your eyes; but you do not,
cannot know what | suffer"
The red whiskered man shook his head
sadly; his face altered in moment, and
his voice trembled as he spoke.
what you are now suffering" he re-
piled, II also have suffered. Like you,
l once loved; but, not like you, noble
girl; still, loved her. For three years
I was at her feet. All at once she left
lie, WIN uuOTcu HeT' lhth' ihc !Ou'
wished to die Neither my tears nor my
prayers could induce her to come back
to me. Love does not reason, and she
loved another man."
On that very day Prosper, true to his
word, sold off his furniture, and wrote
to his friends, announcing his early de-
parture for San Francisco. That even
ing both he and NJ. Verduret took up
their aobde at the Great Archangel Ho-
tel Madame Alexandra had allotted to
Prosper her very best room, which, how
ever, was very inferior to his pretty
drawing room in the Rue Chaptal.
About IL o'clock, feeling the want of
fresh air, he tried to open the window;
it was blown too directly. But puff Of
wind had entered the room and disturbed
piece of paper lying on the floor. Me-
chanically Prosper picked up this paper
and examined it. 1t was covered with
writing in the hand Of Nina Gypsy; he
could not be mistaken in the matter 1t
was fragment Of a torn-up letter, and
IL the disjointed sentences failed to con-
vey any exact meaning they were suffi-
cient to set his imagination to work. This
is an exact reproduction Of the frag-
ment.
of M. Raoul have been imp ::
plotted against him Of whom never
warn Prosper and then E.
best friend he {.
hand of Mdlle Ma E.