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The Washington times., 1905-01-15
The Vienna Studio.

The studio is literally damned with
pictures and studies which Mr.. Oersel
has made, and which include syYubolicaf
religious paintings, portraits, landscapes
and animals. The profusion puts one at
a less where to begin in order TO get an
IDEA Of the real bent of the artist
The press has been most courteous 10
me always" said Mr. Oertel. He still
retains German accent in spite of the
fact that he has been on this side of the
Atlantic for nearly three score years
A slowness of speech, not due TO hest
fancy, however, but to his desire TO
make his though clear, emphasizes all
of his sentences. i.Slt here and 1 will
show you some of my pictures con-
tinued he drawing comfortable arm
clair into a proper position for the
visitor 10 get the best light effects On
a group of angels the central figure
bearing a large vessel half vase and
half drinking korn.
This call the Holy Grail. 1t was
finished over a year ago or rather |
thought for a moment that I had COM
pleted my work on it, but since then I
have become dissatisfied and am at
present retouching and adding to it, 1
never feel that picture Is really done
even though 1t may leave my studio for
a time, until IL satisfies me that ] have
done the best ! could with the subject.
No matter how many changes may be
necessary I never give UP my work on
a canvas until / am satisfied" This
view Is In sharp contrast TO the modern
methods adopted by some of the popular
artists who skim lightly through study
and sell IL as quickly as II takes the
public eye or that of some patron.
Johannes Oertei is the last of an old
school. however. who believed in thor
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

Dol. The name .IroncIad, or IRE
land he will tell you, originated as
follows:
The whole island was once submerged
IN the sea. out of which it rose only
once in seven years. and then only for
a short time. Many attempts had been
made 10 break the spell and induce tEe
country To remain permanently above
the waters. but all were vain until one
day, daring adventurer threw a horse
shoe from a boat on the topmost peak
of wicklow mountains. Just as they
Then, at last, was the IAN removed.
The Emerald Isle began forthwith TO
rise again from the ocean depths, into
which il had sunk And il has been dry
land-more or less-eYer since.
Antidote for Witches.
In England, up 10 comparatively re-
cent times. horseshoes were extensively
used almost everywhere as anti-witch
charms. and the custom is not even yet
an extinct one. No witch, it used 10
be said. could enter a building over the
door OF which a horsesho@or, better
Still. three horseShoes-had been affixed,
prongS downward.
The origin of this particular belief Is
referable to the old legend of St Dun
stan. This versatile English eccieSiastic
was a skfilful farrier. and one day.
while at work in his forage, the Evil
One entered in disguise and requested
Dunstan to snoe his single hoof- The
saint. although he ar once recognized
his maiign customer, acceded. but cauS-
cd him much pain during the opera
tion that Satan begged him 10 6esisI
This puaStain did. but only after he had
made the Eyn One promise that neither
he nor any OF the lesser spirits. his
servants. would ever modest the inmates
of a house where a horseshoe was dis
Played. Chicago Chronicle.
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work unless he be prepared to labor and
labor hard. Labor ceases to be labor
perhaps when one is bound up in the
work heart and soul. Nevertheless, an
artist must be a mere laborer If he is to
get on.
DO 1 spend much of my time at work
now?" Mr.. Oetel smiled whimsically.
From 6 IN the morning until about II
at night are my usual hours" said this
wonderful old man. 4 paint in my
stadio as long as the light lasts. and
then write letters and attend to other
business in general
Johannes Oertels latest picture,
which, b. the way, is not yet completed.
shows Joshua leading MS forces out to
tight beyond the witiIs of Jerusalem.
The coloring IS striking, brilliant, and
true. When asked how long he had
been at work on this canvas, he replied
that he did not know; that he worked
fast, but that the time expended upon
a picture had nothing to do with its
value If 1t be really completed.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Oridin of Horseshoe Luck Uncertain

TIME origin of belief in horseshoe
luck is so ancient that its origin
has never been determined with
certainty, and no superstition Is
more universal Ever since horses be-
gan 10 wear shoes, those crescents OF
iron have been accounted lucky embiems
OF ali peoples, races. and nations that
have been acquainted with their use
The Chinese, for instance. say they
nail them up over their DOORS as a
charm agains evil spirits. because of
the close resemblance in shape between
them and the arched body of the sacred
snake, Nagandra, one OF their principal
deities-
ask Turkish Mohammedan for infor-
nation on the subject and he will tell
you that it is because they are in form
ike a crescent, the sacred emblem OF
Islam
4 Polish Jew will explain that ar the
Passover the blood sprinkled upon the
Intel and doorposts, in the manner di-
rected by their ritual, forms the chief
points of an arch; hence, obviously. the
value of arcl2-shaped talismans such as
horseshoes are
Charms Due to the Metal.
The stoIid and unima ginative Russian
peasant, on the other hand, maintains
that the luck associated with the horse
shoe is chiefly due TO the metal, ire
spective of its shape. iron being tradi-
ionaIIy q charm wherewith 10 nuIlify
the malerolont designs Of evil spirits
and collins
Very different is the story by which
the Irishman seeks to account for mis-
liking Tor the same talishmanic SYM
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Business Is Business.

Unfortunately, the artist did no- I'M
derstand business "as she is spoke 1t
is matter Of record that men of genius
rarely achieve much distinction in the
business world.
His request was granted The trust
ing artist did not properly protect his
rights and the interruptions dealer dis
covered a means OF evading the pay
ment-of royalties. Many thousands of
reproductions Were scattered broadcast
throughout the Christian worid-for the
home without its copy. of 1.-The Rock of
Ages is~rare-and the dealer amassed a
fortune for himself. while the artist
was the richer only by the product of
the copies that came from his own
hand
Soon after painting THE Rock of
Ages" and when future independence
seemed certain from its popular sale.
the artist took orders in the ministry
of the Episcopal church and went upon
a tour of missionary work TO the noun
tains of North Carolina Here preach
ing and painting progressed hand in
hand but fortune came not from the
expected source. Lawsuits were insti-
tuted against the dishonest publisher,
but to no avail. He had completely
outwitted the gentle. unsuSpecting ar
fist, who never received one penny from
the thousands upon thousands Of copies
of his famous painting. But good work
was emanating from the studio at
Leneir a group of three paintings,
representing Christ, the High Priest
with two companion pictures OF groups
OF angels, were sent TO the fashionable
New York Fifth Avenue edifce, the
Church OF Heavenly Rest, where they
are still TO be seen and admired. Wait
ing at the Gate was the title of
series made In illustration of Bryant's
poem OF the same name. OF them the
poet wrote TO the artist, You have. in
deed, made a poem of my poor verses
The last piece OF work to come froI:i
the studio in the hills was a notable
composition entitled The Shadow of a
Great Rock in a Weary Land" This
received much attention when shown at
the Centennial exhibition at Phfladel-
phia. The picture is now the treasured
possession of the University OF the
South at Suwanee, Tenn.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
In ST. Louis.

III health drove the artist northward,
and Glen Cove, L. l., was chosen as a
salubrious retreat The Holy Grail
was an important output of the studio.
and y call coming from another North
Carolina parish and health being restor-
ed, the artist cree more turned his face
southwark Morgantown. N c., was
the residence for some time. then FIo-!-
ia. and from Florida he went TO Tonnes
see on further missionary effort In
the hitter State he did much good arts
tic wo-a ana also occupied the chair of
art in the University OF the South. The
art institutions OF St Louis rcxt sert !
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Religious Picture Out OF Fashion.

r H..
..An these pictures are behind the
times. continued Mr. Oertel. The world
no longer asks for religious pictures
Where scenes painted from the Scrip
lures were once TO be found bv the
thousand there are now none or else
they are secreted far from the light of
day in some out-of-the-way nook. There
is TO market for this kind of pictures.
1 am sorry for it The demand is for
realism today, for naked fact, and the
naked part is sometimes not pleasant
By far the greater part of my work
has been OF the religious type and much
of it has been given to churches
y have never been matter-of-fact
painter Rather 1 have striven 10 re-
produce ideals, to symbolic rather than
to give the crude facts. This, TOO, is
cut Of fashion now.
The artists first source Of inspira-
ton must unquestionably be nature
For this reason every man who would
be an artist must study nature care
fully But though all study nature
many have different ways OF produc-
ing results How widely separated are
the man who observes closely, gains an
accurate knowledge of all the details,
then banishtng the object from view
paints picture using the stored up
knowledge in his brain, and another
painter who puts his object before him
and keeps his eyes glued to it until the
picture be finished. This last is the
practice of the realists to a large ex-
tent. I never use models in my work
l have seen an almost infinite number
of men and women both in real life and
on canvas. From my knowledge of
them and their characteristics L draw
into my pictures what I-conceive TO be
the figures necessary for the picture.
A great drawback TO using a model is
the fact that the model must necessarily
appear In all the canvases for which 1t
has been used. Often in q large ex-
hibition in the metropolis a score of
pictures Will show the form of a favor
lite model. Also in making paintings of
the nude the fact, nudity, must not
be Overwhelmingly apparent or else is
lost what the true artist is striving for
II a model is used 1t is well-nigh impos-
sible TO keep the actual nakedness SUBJ
servient to the idea OF the picture.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Born Near Nuremberg.

Johannes A OerteI was born eighty
two years ago near the old Ravarian
town of Nuremberg. His inspiration
may have ccrne from the atmosphere Of
his historic birthplace, with its famous
galleries teeming with gems of early
German art: its architecture. its town
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

for permission to make photographic re-
productions, and made promises Of rich
returns in royalties.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
He Makes His Home at
Small Village Near
Washington.
Is the Last of Great
Religious Painters of
His Time.
Talks Interestingly of
Methods He Uses in
His Art Work.

ington before going to their destina-
ton. which has been his fasorite de-
pository, the University Of the South
The studio at Vienna IS frequently the
objective point Of visiting Washington
artists, who come out TO spend the
day with their old friend and see the
latest results Of his still prolific brain
and skiliful hand. He has much TO
show them and always some new thing.
Among the msny notable paintings now
n his workfoorn Il an exquisite repre-
seutation Of the Walk TO Gefhsemane-
It is a night scene and the soft moon
light alone fIIunines the group OF the
Lord and his disciples as they walk 10
that last solemn meeting WITH his father
The conception of this picture Is beat
tifully carried out. It has been ex-
hibited In q number Of principal cities
Of the country.
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oughness- His fondness of detail and
his ability TO paint large groups are APP
parent at a glance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
BISHOP Hell WILL PREACH
United Evangelical Church Building
VIII Be Dedicated Next
Sunday Evening.

The beautiful new house Of worship
built by the United Evangelical
church of Dallas will be dedicated
next Sunday. Bishop W. F. He'll, Of
Highland PARK, Illinois, will preach
the dedicatory sermon. Invitations
have been sent to all the churches to
join in these services, and it is ex-
pected that the large building will be
crowded to its capacity. A fine musical
program is being arranged.
Rev. G. T. Hurd, Of Salem, will
preach Saturday evening, and Bishop
He'll will conduct the Sunday morning
services. A platform meeting will be
held Sunday afternoon. All visiting
pastors will take part in this meeting,
which will consist Of short talks and
singing.
Bishop Heil's appointments in Polk
county are as follows:
Kings Valley, April IA, at 7 80 p. m.
Bridgeport, April Is, II a. m.
Dallas, April 16.
Lewisville, April II, II a. m.
Buena Vista, April II, 7 80 p. m.
Independence, April IS, II a. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
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: BUSINESS LOCALS.

DR.. Hayter, Dentist. Otfice over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon
Go and see those fine bath tubs
sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros
A first-class plumber is in their EN-
ploy, and will satisfactorily do your
work.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will be found working at Wagner
Bros. shop. Give him trial and bt
convinced.
Wagner Brothers invite you to cal
and inspect their stock of bath-tubs
sinks, toilets, etc, as they now carry
the largest stock on the West Side
They have engaged the services OF
frst-class plumber. and would b'
pleased to call and figure with you OF
any work you may have in the way o
water pipes or plumbing of any klnt
for your house, store or office. Th'
finest and most skiIlful work guaran
teed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14

The time for preparing the Polk
county exhibit for the Lewis and
Clark Fair is growing short and the
work Of collecting the display will be
rushed from now on. The county
must begin the actual work OF Install
ing its exhibit by May 10, so it will be
seen there is not much time to lose.
The County Court has made an appro-
priation Of $500 to help defray ex-
penses, and Is desirous that every
citizen Of the county shall lend hand
in preparing a creditable showing Of
Polk's resources. The committees on
hops and woods are especially urged
to hasten the preparation Of their part
Of the exhibit. The competition be-
tween the various counties will be red
hot this year, and if Old Polk desires
to hold her title as the "Blue Ribbon
County Of Oregon" she will have tc
hurry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
Many New Converts.

The members of the Dallas Baptist
church are much gratified at the sue
cess Of last Sunday nights services.
A large crowd attended the meeting,
and eleven conversions are reported
An eloquent sermon was preached by
Rev. Everett Wilson, former student
of Dallas College No revival services
are being held, but the church is
nevertheless experiencing steady
growth in membership. A number of
candidates will be baptized in the
LaCreole river, near the college build
ing, Sunday afternoon, at 2 80 O'Clock.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14

Edward P. Dove, a Polk county
pioneer Of l845, died at the Oddfellows'
Home in Portland, last Friday. The
remains were shipped to Independence
for burial, Sunday. Mr.. Dove was an
old-time Willamette River steamboat
man, and later engaged in hop raising
on Doves Island, below Independence.
At one time he was the largest grower
in the state. He leaves a widow, re-
siding in Salem, one daughter, two
stepdaughters and one stepson. He is
also survived by three brothers
David Dove, of Doves Island /;
Richard Dove, of Crook county, and
John Dove, Of Montana. One step
daughter, Miss Thecla Dove, is a
stenographer in the office Of the Booth
Kelly Lumber Company, in Eugene.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
MANY DELEGATES PRESENT
Meeting of Willamette Presbytery in
Dallas One of the Best
Ever Held.

The Presbytery of Willamette met
in the Presbyterian church in this
city, Tuesday evening. Rev. W. T..
Wardle, the last moderator present.
was in the chair. Rev. H. N. Mount
preached an inspiring sermon. Rev.
T. P. Howard was elected moderator
and Elder Albert of Salem, temporary
clerk.
Business crowded thick and fast
Wednesday morning and afternoon.
The work of the Home Mission
churches received the longest time
and the largest emphasis. More than
twice as many members were received
into the church this year as last Rev.
T. P. Howard and Elder Fortmiller, Of
Albany, were elected commissioners
to the General Assembly, which meets
in Winona, Ind, the last week in May.
The Ladies' Presbyterial Society met
at the same time in the Evangelical
church, and all declare that the meet
lngs we're the best ever held. A joint
meeting of the Presbytery and Ladies'
Society was held Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. George Porter, Of Cor
Wallis, presided. Mrs. Horner of Cor
wallis, read a report showing the
splendid condition and work Of the
missionary societies Of the churches.
Miss Julia Hatch, field secretary, pre-
sented the field at large in Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. Mrs. M. S.
Bush, of Corvallis, made pleasing
and forceful address on the "Open
Door"
The Presbyterian church was beau
tifully decorated, and the motto,
"Welcome, Willamette Presbytery, "
boldly spoke the greetings of the local
congregation. Resolutions were adopt
ed by rising vote thanking the
Evangelical church for the use Of
their building. Thanks were also ex-
tended to the pastor, officers, members,
and friends of the Presbyterian church
for their cordial and generous enter
tainment. The choir, consisting of
Mrs. Coad, Mrs. Townsend, Miss
Georgia Martin, Willis Simonton and
Prof. Lee, was loudly praised.
Testimonials witnessing to the
splendid and long service, the high
regard for and the great regret at the
leaving of our Presbytery of Rev
H. A. Ketchum, d. D., and Pres.
w. H. Lee were adopted. DR.. Ketchum
has entered the Sunday School
missionary work in Eastern Oregon,
Pres. Lee becomes assistant pastor to
DR.. Matthews, of the First Church,
Seattle.
All the visiting delegates expressed
appreciation of their reception, and
declared the meeting one of the best
in the history of their work. The
people of Dallas regretted the limited
stay of the visitors; our town charmed
the delegates, and friends were made.
Let the good work go on.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
DON'TS FOR THE PUBLIC.

Don't throw waste paper on the
streets.
Don't put chalk marks on fences
or buildings.
Don't fail to repair or renew your
pavements.
Don't forget to clean up your yards
and gardens.
Don't spit on the sidewalks.
The citizen interested in promoting
the public welfare can help materially
by personally observing these rules.
We must all remember that public
policy depends on the action of many.
If each Individual does his or heI
duty and observes the laws and ordi-
nances, order and progress result; il
he omits to do his share, chaos and
disorder follow.
Patriotism consists in the faithful
discharge of the small duties Of life,
as we'll as an utilization Of greater
opportunities. America Civic Asso-
citation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
HAS SET GOOD EXAMPLE.

The city of Dallas has set an ex-
ample that is we'll worth emulation by
every other town in Oregon, and The
Times would respectfully urge upon
the citizens Of Brownsville that they
''go and do likewise"
The movement, which emanated
with the Dallas city council, has been
enthusiastically taken up by the citi-
zens. and if carried out will make
Dallas more clean and attractive than
it now is. The plan adopted was the
organization Of a Civic Improvement
League, the object of which is to sug-
gest and carry out systematic plans
for beautifying the town, and to assist
the officers in enforcing the ordinances
prepared for civic betterment. Such
an organization is calculated to arouse
public pride and get every inhabitant
interested in making the town attrac'
tive and therefore a more pleasant
place in which to dwell. Brownsville
Times.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14

The city OF Salem is preparing to
improve its principal streets, and will
probably put down macadam pave
ment. The streets have a good founda-
ton OF boulder rock, and the crown
will be raised about six inches above
the present grade This six-inch
raise will consist entirely Of crushed
rock, in several layers Of different
sized or graduated cubes, and the
thickness Of the macadam will taper
off from the crown to the gutter where
It will be about four inches thick. AS
each layer Of crushed rock, which
must be Of the best quality Of basalt
is put on, it will be packed down hard
with a heavy road roller until it be-
comes perfectly solid and i'm
penetrable. After the last layer is
put on, which will be in cubes about
the size OF walnut, a dressing OF
screenings will be put on top and this
rolled down until it becomes as smooth
as asphalt pavement,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14

The spirit OF civic improvement is
in the air, and property-owners
throughout the town are cleaning and
beautifying their premises. Old, un-
slightly yard fences are being torn
down, door-yards graded and seeded
to lawn grass and clover, flowers and
shade trees planted, and parking
strips laid out Liberal quantities of
paint are also being used, and many
weather beaten houses are being made
to look as good as new. The change
for the better is already noticeable on
every hand, and the good work has
only just begun. Dallas will present
more attractive appearance this
coming summer than ever before.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14

The Federal grand jury completed
its Iabors Saturday afternoon and was
discharged by Judge Bellinger. AS a
result OF the five days session, large
batch Of indictments was returned.
Prominent among the men charged
with defrauding or attempting to de-
fraud the Government are State
Senator II. A. Booth, Of Eugene, and
his brother, Henry j. Booth, former
receiver Of the Roseburg land office.
Rev. Stephen Turnell, a Roseburg
minister and Thad S. Potter, formerly
clerk In the law office Of State Senator
+. p. Mays, are also among the in
dicted.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
Only One Bid.

There was only one bid at the sale
of the Coast Range laundering
Company's property in Falls City last
Monday. The bid was for $4,000 and
was made by a Mr.. Brooks, real
estate and insurance agent of Port
land. Trustee George Gerlinger &C
cepted the bid, and if the creditors
confirm the sale the transfer will be
made,-Falls City Logger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-04-14
Fix Date for Pioneer Reunion.

The executive committee of the Polk
County Pioneer Association met in
Dallas last Saturday afternoon and
fixed Saturday, June 10, as the time,
and Dallas as the place, for holding
the annual Pioneer reunion. The Sc
lection of speakers for the occasion
was left to the chairman of the COM
mittee. J. d. Smith, of Dallas, was
elected to fill the vacancy caused by
the death Of Secretary James w,
Lewis.