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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
CITY LIBRARY NOTES
BOOKS Magazines and Papers Donated
by Friends Are Gratefully
Appreciated.

The City Librarian will be glad to
receive criticisms or suggestions on
the management of the library. and
hopes every one in town will feel pride
and interest in this helpful institution.
Many friends of the library have
generously donated magazines, new
and old, and these are used to good
advantage on the reading-table, for
the permanent reference files, or for
distribution among the men in the
logging camps.
Gifts of books have been received,
and K. L. Garter, local agent for the
Portland Journal, contributes his
paper, daily and Sunday.
1t has been found necessary to put
up "No Talking" signs in order that
the many who want perfect quiet when
reading may not be disturbed. Every
one will appreciate the justice of this
rule, and help the Librarian by keep
ing perfect order.
The Library Association is greatly
indebted to Mr.. Thompson, of the
Dallas Electric Light Company, for
his generosity in putting in the wiring
free.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
BACK TO OLD SCHEDULE
Evening Train From Portland viii
Arrive Two Hours Earlier
Hereafter.

Beginning Monday, November 5,
the Dallas-Portland passenger train
will leave Portland daily at4:15P. NJ,
and will arrive in Dallas at 30 P. M.
This order will practically re-establish
the schedule that was in effect before
the opening of the Lewis and Clark
Fair, and will prove highly satisfac-
tory to a great majority of people
living along the Yamhill division.
The motor will leave Dallas for Inde-
pendence at :25 o'clock, five minutes
after the arrival of the train from
Portland. The early morning motor
from Independence will be dis
continued.
The change in the time-card in
effect during the Fair was greatly
appreciated by the people of Polk and
Yamhill counties, as it gave them a
long summer day in which to view
the sights at the big show, but now
that the Fair is over, the change back
TO Cne OLD train schedule Will be
welcomed.
The Independence Motor Company
operated an early morning train be-
tween Independence and Dallas dur
ing the Fair, but as this early service
was given for the accommodation of
the people of Independence and Mon
mouth rather than for profit to the
company. the morning trip will be
discontinued The travel on the
early motor was not heavy, even dur
ing the busy Fair season, and with
conditions back to their normal state,
the company says it would be i'm
possible to make the train pay ex-
penses. The excellent noon and eve
ming motor service will be continued.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03

Fraternal insurance COM
panies have no graft, but
give protection at the lowest
possible cost. See Capt. Fiske
about joining the Woodmen.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
FISCHER COMPANY COMING
Will Play Three Nights Engagement
at New WOOdmen Hall
Next Week.

The Margarita Fischer Company
will play a three nights engagement
at the new Woodmen Theater in
Dallas, commencing Thursday, Nov
ember 9. They will present for your
approval on the opening night "The
Great Blue Grass Derby" The story
concerns the fortunes of an interesting
group of people representative of the
bluegrass regions of Kentucky.
The lonely, half-savage life Of the
mountaineers, with their strong loves
and stronger hates, their bitter feuds
rivaling in vindictiveness the Corsican
vendetta, yet elevated above blood
thirstiness by a sense of religious
duty, is clearly set forth and seems
all the more unique and strange in
contrast with the peaceful, pastoral
characteristics of the bluegrass
country. Numerous opportunities are
given for the display of the strongest
passions.
The new Woodmen Hall is one Of
the most complete playhouses i'll the
Willamette Valley. The Woodmen of
the World deserve great credit for
their enterprise in putting up this
splendid building, and the theater
patrons of Dallas will doubtless show
their appreciation by a crowded house
Prices Adults, 35 cents; children, IS
cents. Reserved seats, so cents, on
sale at Belt & Cherrington's drug
store,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
Royal
Baking Powder
Saves Health
and
Saves wi oney.
CO.. YORK
DANGEROUS ROOF BLAZE
Methodist Church Building In Dallas
Narrowly Escapes Destruction
by Fire.

The Methodist Episcopal church
building in this city narrowly escaped
serious damage, and possible destruc-
ton, by fire last Sunday afternoon, at
3 80 o'clock. A spark from the chin
ney fell on the dry roof, setting fire to
the shingles and starting blaze that
was extinguished only by the prompt
action of members of the congregation
in attendance at the afternoon service.
The flames were making good head
way when discovered, and had the
church been vacant at the time, much
damage would undoubtedly have re-
suited.
The fire was first seen by Earl
Shultz, whose home is directly across
the street from the church building
The lad ran to the building and gave
the alarm, and a moment later the
fire-bell at the City Hall was calling
the fire department to action. The
members Of the church attending the
ulIOl hOOh lhOOOluB WOlO SAOobAJ ubl
tated when they found that their
building was burning, but the best Of
order prevailed and the crowd passed
quietly through the aisles and into the
street, while hastily-formed bucket
brigade was fighting the flames from
the inside of the building. The hose
companies arrived promptly, and soon
had heavy stream of water playing
on the burning roof. The fire had
already been gotten under control
from the inside, however, and little
aid was needed from the hose
companies in extinguishing it COM
pletely. The damage to the building
is nominal, and is covered by in
surance.
The M. Z. Church building is one
of the largest and best structures Of
its class in Dallas, and its destruction
by fire would have meant serious
loss to the congregation and the city
The building was completed in 1890,
and was the first church edifice Of
modern architectural design to be
erected in Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03

Street band, walters, Indians, greas-
ers, and general riff-raff Of frontier
town, etc, by artists peculiarly adapted
to their various roles.
THE PROLOGUE.
Door yard of Mr.. Brander's house.
The Congressman-elect
(The rest Of it in Washington.)
Act /. Private reception room at
the Arlington. The Congressman
arrives at the Capitol.
ActII. Ante-room and dining room
of Mr.. Brander's suite at the Airing
ton. The Congressman Investigated.
Act III. Mr.. Brander's parlors.
The Congressman endorsed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03

Pain may go by the name of rheu-
matism, neuralgia lumbago, pleurisy.
No matter what name the pains
are called, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will drive them away. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. Belt & Oherrington.
B. F. Jones is preparing to work his
gold claims on the beach near Otter
Rock. Toledo Leader.
Many children inherit constitutions
weak and feeble, others due to child
hood troubles. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will positively cure
children and make them strong. IS
cents, Tea or Tablets. Belt & Cher
rington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03

Legal blanks for sale at this office,
Marc, the magician, will give an
entertainment in Independence next
Tuesday evening.
If you are troubled with indigestion,
constipation, sour stomach, or any
other pain, HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will drive them away. 50
cents, Tea or Tablets. Belt & Cher
rington.
The women of the Christian church
cleared something over $50 on the
chieken-pie supper given in the
church basement last Friday evening.
The suppers given by these women
are becoming very popular, and are
always well patronized.
J. N. Stark, Of Independence, Ore
gon, an old friend Of L. G. Gilmore,
is in the city and may spend the
winter here. He came with Mr. Gil
more and is already much pleased
with San Pedro.-san Pedro, Cal,
Times.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
Hello, Newport

The Mutual Telephone line is
becoming very popular, considering
the short time it has been in operation.
The line now reaches from Newport
out through Kings Valley to Inde-
pendence and Monmouth, and to Cor
Wallis, Albany and as far south as
Harrisburg. 1t is thoroughly we'll
constructed line and is giving splendid
service. Newport News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
No More Stripes.

Within the next few days the pris-
oners at the penitentiary at Salem will
be garbed in new uniforms of blue
gray color minus the stripes. The
new uniforms are now being made in
the prison tailor shop. The solid color
uniform is an innovation and at the
same time a concession to the we'll
behaved prisoners. Hereafter only
refractory inmates will be obliged to
wear the stripes.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03

Automobile for sale, $l95; steam, In
good condition, top and lamps. Box
461, McMinnville, Ore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-11-03
GREAT RUSH FOR SEATS
Record Breaking Attendance Promls-
ed for opening of Wood
men Hall.

The advance sale of seats for "a
Texas Steer" the comedy with which
the new Woodmen Hall is to be
opened by home talent next Wednes-
day night, has so far surpassed all
expectations that it is now certain
that not vacant seat will be left in
the house, and that standing room
will be at premium. Three hundred
and fifty seats were reserved for this
performance, and are selling at rate
that insures the largest audience ever
in attendance at public performance
in Dallas.
The play itself is so we'll known
that it is not necessary to say any
thing in its praise at this time. "a
Texas Steer" has been played by
noted companies in every leading city
in America, and is among the greatest
comedies ever written. The play will
be in good hands Wednesday night,
considering the fact that the players
are amateurs, and an enjoyable enter
tainment is promised.
Reserved seats are now on sale at
Belt &c Cherrington's drug store.
While it is customary to charge high
prices for seats at the opening perfor-
nance in a new theater, the young
people have decided to place the admis-
sion at so and 25 cents in order to
give everyone in Dallas an oppoItun-
ity to see this famous play and the
handsome new playhouse The cur
tain will rise promptly at o'clock.
Following is the cast;
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Outing Shoes for
Women and Children.

Absolute comfort is necessary for
real enjoyment, and especially IN
outdoor pastimes. The most i'll
portant article is the footwear, for
without comfortable shoes there is
no real pleasure.
We are showing a complete line
of proper footwear for all outdoor
sports-for women and children
for tennis, golf, automobiling, horse
back riding, etc. All made as COM
Portable and as durable as possible.
Women's Black and Tan Russia Calfskin Tennis
Oxfords, with rubber soles; the best quail q, ~
Women's White Canvas Tennis Oxfords &, oo
with rubber soles. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. %O'Oo
WOmen's Tan Russia Cafskin Lace
Golf Shoes; regulation style. Value. s.. 90 O.,
Misses Black and Tan Russia CaIfskin Tennis Ok
fords; also of white canvas sizes IL to . q, -
Pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Y-.Oo
Misses Tennis Oxfor6s. of brown canvas stripped
with leather: rubber solos, sizes IL to 3 c. ~
Third floor, Tenth st.
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MAINE ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Program Of Recitations and Music
Planning for Annual Outing.

The Maine Association held its regular
sem-monthly session at 522 9Th street
northwest Saturday evening, with the presi-
dent, o. II. Briggs. presiding. There was a
good audience. and a most enjoyable even
ing was spent. DR.. AlonZo Patten led the
devotional exercises.
DR.. A. p. Harvey, Mrs. Theodore N. Nc
Laughlin and Mr.. F. w. Alexander were
appointed a committee to arrange for the
annual outing of the society, which is to
take place early in June. Judge J. W.
Mitchell. in charge of the program called
the numbers of a brief but pleasing pro-
gram. The Misses Florence and Fannie
Depew responded with piano and mandolin
duets. The Bird is Calling" and "A Spring
Song, both topics suggestive of the sea-
son. Mrs. c. l.. Rixford headed the list of
humorous story tellers, including in her
repertoire how profanity was instrumental
in quoting a very nervous lady on ship
board. The unaccustomed smoothness of a
certain railroad bed was explained as due
10 the fact that the train had run off the
track and the unique mourning badge
adopted by an 1rishman for his mother-in-
law was recited and evoked laughter
Messrs. Davis and Potterin gave a pfano
and violin duet. DR.. Harvey quoted from
ms collections OF funny yarns and gave per-
Sonal "reminiscences.
Miss Brown and Mr.. c. S. Orr were placed
In charge of the program for two weeks
hence, which Will be the closing session of
the season prior to the summer vacation.
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HEAVILY FINED.
V1olators Of Smoke Law Brought Be
% fore the Police Court

Fines for violations of the District smoke
law were heavy in the Police Court this
morning. all of the cases being those of
violators who had been in the court be-
fore.
j. Wainwright, superintendent for Drake
& Stratton, contractors, who are building
the tunnel under Capitol Hill was
brought up to answer for violations of the
smoke law on May L and 2. The firm has
nine stacks. connected with its temporary
plant, and 1t was stated by Inspector VOL
lard that dense gray smoke was emitted
for some minutes during an hours observa-
ton.
Mr.. Wainwright stated to the court that
the plant was temporary one and that
smoke emissions could not be as easily
prevented as In permanent plant, but
that he had been doing his best to pre-
vent the violations. He was fined $40 in
each of the two charges against him.
]. L. Dodson of the Cooley lime kiln was
the second of the defendants arraigned to
answer the charge in court this morning.
Inspector Wolard gave the usual infor-
nation about emissions of smoke for peri
DDS of one to two minutes in duration.
When Mr.. Dodson was put on the stand he
said:
Il have spent a large sum of money in
trying to prevent the violation of the
smoke law; in fact. 1 have spent much
that I have embarrassed myself. In view
of my earnest efforts In this direction l
think l should be commended rather than
condemned"
THE smoke law is a drastic measure. and
the Police Court judges are commanded to
enforce the law replied Judge Kimball.
81 must fine you 500
R. H. Moler of the Columbia lime kiln
was also brought before Judge Kimball
for violating the smoke law. The evidence
showed that smoke had emitted for periods
of 141a, Oh and S1s minutes, respectively
vii oh of about n hour
This is the worst case that has come
before me since I have been down here"
said Judge Kimball. Thirty dollars fine
You must do better than that.
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The Equitable Surplus.

James W. Alexander. president of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society. Sunday
made public letter written by him to Ed
ward A. Woods. manager of the society at
Pittsburg, in which he asserts that the sur
plus of the society is held for the ex-
elusive benefit of Its policy holders. and
not the holders of the stock. Mr.. Alex
ander also takes occasion in the letter to
DENY the rumors that he will resign.
The letter was written under date of yes
terday in reply to request from Mr..
woods for a confirmation OF certain official
statements made by the Equitable Society
reca riding ''the mutual plan of its business
and the exclusive ownership of the policy
holders OF the surplus" Mr.. Alexander
says in part:
II recognize that for the benefit OF pres
emit and future policy holders OF the So
ciety there should De az this time some
clear and unequivocal expression on this
subject, and. without reviewing all the So
ciety's statements on this subject, con-
slider that there can be no doubt as to
these facts"
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White Cotton Materials
for Shirt Waist Sanifs.

-Four very desirable White Cot
ton Fabrics for Shirt Waist Suits
are represented in the following:
American Linen cotton fabric made in close
imitation Of Irish linen; 80 inches wide
I21ac. the yard.
Cotton Duck Suiting, with the soft Oxford finish:
% inches wide.
I21ac. and I5c. the yard.
Double warp Suiting. the most satisfactory cot
ton skrting fabric made; SO inches wide double
fold. 1890
ISc the yard.
Indian Head Cotton, extra heavy, round thread;
A. inches wide.
I8c. the yard.
Second floor, Eleventh st
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Pictures as
Wedding Presents


There is always room for pref
ty Picture-and they are coming
more and more in favor as wedding
presents. And besides the senti-
ment they carry as gift, they help
to brighten and beautify any room.
For those who prefer oddity ard
exclusiveness we. are showing a
handsome line with which you can
not fail to be pleased.
Pictures for every. part Of the
house-den, library, parlor, hail,
dining room, etc.
We mention several special items :
A lot of Large Pastels. Landscape
and Country" scenes; excellent sub S. OO
jects: Each. Observation-Disclosures. pO'oO
A lot of Genuine Water Colors Marine" and
Landscape scenes, in gilt frames with Sc oO
gilt mats. Each. -.-........-- T>'
lot OF Genuine Carbon Photographs. Fancy
Heads in broad brown oval frames. g. 10
Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49,
lot of Genuine Pastels, Landscape and
Sunset" scenes, In broad FURNISHED gilt Sc 90
oval frames Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. pO.oO
A lot of Large Etchings. in broad Flor
cntine gilt frames. with mats to match 81 or
Each T'|0
A lot OF Artist proof Etchings, good
size. in broad brown frames to match CT ~
A lot of sepla Pictures, in a splendid assortment
Pastoral scenes. sheep: and Figure Go
pieces. in broad gilt frames. Each. pi'Oo
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
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Special Sale of Boys
Banbriggan Underwear.

Boys Balbriggan Undergarments
shirts high neck and long sleeves
drawers in ankle or knee length,
with reinforced seat; we'll shaped
and we'll finished. Sizes "a to "a.
$780, pieces for $I.oo.
Regularly SOC. garment.
Main floor, f ST.
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TWO THOUSAND DAILY
Tickets of Admission to Rail
way Exhibit.
ORDERS OF COMMITTEE
OFFICIALS OF TRUNK LINES IN
sPECTING EQUIPMENT.
Interest Manifested by the General
Public-Vice President Fairbanks
Visits the Grounds

The matter OF admissions to the railway
appliance exhibit on the Monument lot was
given serious consideration al a meeting NJ
the committee in charge of the show w.
terday. There were fifty members present
with Chairman Post presidfng. AS result
of the meeting the announcement is made
that tickets Will be obtainable, beginning
tomorrow morning. at all trust companies
and clubs, the Board of Trade and the
Business Mems Association. The tickets
Will be issued at the rate of two Thousand
per day during the remaining days OF the
exhibit. These tickets will be the green
daily admission cards that win be taken up
and party and gives all the privileges Of
the season tickets. except that IT is for ad-
mission but once.
The committee will not receive appiiCa-
tons for cards, either personal or by letter,
except from officers or delegates to the In
ternatonal congress and railroad officials
All others must apply To the places desig-
mated. The great public interest in the eX-
hibition is gratifying to the exhibitors. but
is extremely embarrassing to them also.
They had not prepared for such thing,
and consequently the demand for tickets
has put them at Il disadvantage. The sup
ply of daily cards was exhausted almost on
the day of the opening and orders placed
with the printers for more were not filed
until Saturday evening and this morning.
This partially explains the confusion that
has arisen with regard TO the issuance Of
! ickets and the inability Of many people to
oh IA n
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Value Of the Exhibit.

The value OF the exhibit to the railroad
men Is inestimable. It is said. This is the
first time in the history of railroading
that there has been gathered together so
many useful and ingenious appliances that
are particularly designed TO promote safety,
comfort and economy in the operation OF
the transportation business of the country.
The show Is much larger and more COM
plete than even its promoters had hoped TO
make il, and while primarily designed 10
give foreign delegates an opportunity to
see and purchase new equipment for their
systems it has turned out to be as valuable
to American railroad men. who are sup
posed to be familiar with all the contri-
Vances shown.
This IS demonstrated by the fact that to-
day party of twenty-eight officials of the
came over from Baltimore, al the direction
of Mr.. G.. L. Potter, third vice president of
the company, who is member of the
American section of the congress. Tho
party includes the principal division super
intendents and division engineers in tho
employ of the company They came to
Baltimore yesterday for a regular confer
ence with the heads OF the departments to
which they are attached and found in
structions from Mr.. Potter to come here
and visit the appliance exhibition In order
that they might see and study the appli
ances shown.
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company has
made arrangements for a visit to the ex-
hibit by large party of its motive power
men. Both of these visits were ordered
after the officers had seen the show. and
were not contemplated when the officers
themselves arrived here. The excellence
of the exhibit and the fact that pracd-
resented here are the causes of the action
taken,
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Timely Books.

Locomotive Operation. by g. Il. Henderson; {
trated by diagrams; Svo., cloth. 52S d., -
pages .................... 9o'oo
Letters from an Old Railway Oficial to His Son
q Division Superintendent, by Chas. De L. d,
Hine: cloth. limo. 179 pages. ...... 9I. 80
: The Art Of the Musician, by Henry G. Hanchett:
q Guide to the intelligent appreciation of q
music; 12mo. cloth. 327 pages. .......... pI. SO
william Cullen Bryant memoir. by VIM A.
Bradley; new volume in English Men Of -.
Letters series; limo. cloth. 22S pages. rs.
Woodmyth and Fable, new and charming book
by Ernest s. Thompson Seton; prose and poetry
with many illustrations by the author.
iss psses p.in'eo IN .eo Emo e'0.n
A Fisher Of Men, by Hamilton Schuyler; an In
depreciation Of the life and labors of
o 0nusshin s..tesiee; ..mo. e.o.n. sos $I.oo
Main door Tenth Ut.
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WW]0O0war0 6 T0tbr0p
New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
he Lawn: Its Uses, Its Conveniences, Its Furnish


d
square
chairs III Their many varieties I'M
needle
ct We ne
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Allendale Quilts.

Allendale Quilts.
The old-fashioned White Dilnity
Quilt that. can be Numbered as easi-
" as muslin sheet.
For nearly two years the manu-
facture of this quilt has been dis
continued, and they are now being
made only in limited quantities.
We would advise an early selec-
ton. All sizes.
~ for Single Beds.
.8-4 for "a Beds.
1914 for Double Beds.
1874 for Extra Size Beds.
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DR.. o. d. Smith. professor OF mathematics
In the Alabama Polytechnic Institute for
over twenty years and one of the best
known Instructors In Alabama, died sud
danly yesterday at Auburn, Ala.