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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
RETURNS FROM KANSAS
Attorney B. F. Jones Prefers Oregon
TO Any Country lie Saw On
Ills Trip.

Hon. b. f. Jones, of Independence,
was a business visitor in Dallas yes
terday. Mr. Jones arrived home Sat
urday from Leavenworth, Kansas.
where he appeared as counsel in case
In the United States Court. While in
Kansas, he spent few days at his
old home in the city of Lawrence, and
there visited brother whom he had
not seen for37 years. He SAYS his ma
tive city and the surrounding country
have made great growth and develop
ment, that portion Of the state being
largely devoted to fruit raising.
when left Kansas City 81 years
ago, 1t was town no larger than Dal-
las, said Mr.. Jones. Nov it has a
population exceeding Il quarter of a
million, Other cities in the middle
states have grown in like proportion.
Considering this growth in the older
and less favored states, just think
what future is in store for the cities
and towns Of Oregon | predict that
Portland will be city of 500, 900 people
In less than 20 years, and that other
cities will make a like rapid growth.
The people ofOreEon donot appreciate
what a really wonderful state they
have, and they cannot fully realize
theiradvantagcs until they have taken
trip through the eastern and middle
states, Oregon is the banner state of
the Union, and the people have hardly
begun to develop its wonderful re-
sources
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
A letter from Senator Bourne to the

A letter from Senator Bourne to the
OBSERVER brings the news that Alvie
Morton has been appointed relief clerk
on the Portland x Dallas, Portland &
Sheridan, and Portland & Ca2adero
railway mail routes. The young man
but recently entered the railway mail
service, and desired this appointment
so that he might be at home a part Of
the time. Friends interested Senator
Bourne in his behalf, with the result
that the appointment was made by the
Postoflice Department last week.
The Carnation Dancing Club met
last night and organized for the
winter, Il. jacobson being chosen
president, and W. L. Soehren, sccre-
tary and treasurer. During the com
ing season, parties will be given on
the second and fourth Saturdays of
each month. The first party will be
held at Woodman hall, Saturday night.
Good music will be furnished by
Stockwell's orchestra; refreshments
will be served, and an enjoyable time
is assured to all who attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

The editorial concerning Senator
Mulkey's methods Of advertising,
reprinted in Mondays Oregonian and
credited to "a Polk county paper "
was clipped from the Hillsboro Inde-
pendent The Oregonian editor should
have written "Washington" instead Of
"POIk "
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

The shooting Of Clarence Fisher in
a field near Smithfield is one of
those deplorable accidents for which
no one can be blamed. Healthy and
normal young Americans will have
sport and recreation, and many Of
them find their chief pleasure in the
manly and healthful sport Of hunting.
Guns are dangerous weapons, and
accidents will sometimes happen in
spite Of the greatest care and pre-
caution. The only blunders for which
there are no excuse are those Of one
hunter foolishly pointing a gun at
another, or Of hunter mistaking his
companion for an animal and reck-
lessly firing before he has discovered
his mistake. Neither Of these bIunders
caused the death of young Fisher, and
no blame can attach to anyone for the
sad accident. The sympathy for the
family of the dead boy is deep, and it
Is even greater for the young man who
was the innocent cause of his COM
panion's tragic end.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
E0r Sale Or Trade,

My home place in Dallas is for sale,
or will trade it for Portland property.
Five acres Of land, half in orchard
Good 1O-room house, barn and out
9-2O-tf G. L. HUBBARD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Farm For Sale.

Good 3OO-acre dairy and stock farm,
two miles from railroad; good grass
and farming land; plenty Of running
water; good house and barn and
sheds. Call on or address JAMES A.
GIBSON, Sheridan, Or, r. f. D. l.
H-l0-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

Editor Bennett, of the Dalles Opti-
mist, has served notice on his brother
editors that he won't play in the
editorial back yard any more. Well,
we guess the back yard won't be
boarded up just because Of Mr.. Ben
netts grumps. Oregon City Enter
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

There will he both afternoon and
evening sessions at the Colosseum
Rink this week, on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, and Bartlett's orches-
ira will be in attendance at all even
ing sessions. Ladies will he given
free admission on Tuesday evenings.
Best job printing at the Observer
once IN Dallas aud the News Office in
Falls CITY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
AnpIeS Wanted at Salem.

The Gideon StoIz Company will
receive shook apples at their factory,
paying Sc per ton, hauled in sacks !;
sacks returned. 9-lO-15t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
For Sale.

9 acres of land belonging to the
Embree heirs. Located ! mile south
of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply
to John B. Embree. 7-23tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

We are now prepared to furnish both
Rough and Dressed Lumber Of all
kinds to the local trade. Mill located
one mile from Bridgeport, on Grant
creek. Polk COUNTY LUMBER Co.
If Address Falls City, Ore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
100000 to Loan.

I want to loan 100000 at six per
cent on improved farm lands in Polk
county, in sums Of $3.50 to $4,000.
8-2O-tR J. l.. COLLINS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
WHEAT S2 CENTS.

We will pay 50 cents bushel for
wheat delivered at the Dallas FIGURING
Mill.
lO-I5-f SWEENEY RRpS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
For Sale.

For sale cheap, il taken soon, one
hait acre in East Dallas. House and
barn: lnquire Of James B. Embrcc
lO-4-kf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
For Rent.

Six acres, Just outside city limits
good house and barn. W. NJ. Frllorr
Mutual phone 1926, Dallas. Io4-tr
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
For Sale.

\ team Of mares, each weighing
1850 pounds. Inquire Of |. A. MAY,
Rowclifie farm, Bell phone 45i n
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Wheat Wanted.

New 1907 National bicycle with
coaster brake TO trade for wheat AT
market price at lee Smiths Cyclerv
q-3-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Wanted.

Fiftecnycar-oId boy desires work
before and after school hours in
exchange for board and lodging.
Apply at this office
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Collections!

I have now been in the collecting
business for about two months. My
success has been uniformly good, and
I have secured a large list of patrons
during this time. Every effort Will be
made to insure promptness and thor
oughness in my work, and the com
mission charged will be nominal. |
espectfully solicit your patronage in
the future, and promise the best
service possible.
L. D. BUTLER,
Dallas, Oregon,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Shingles For sale,

A carload Of Star A Star shingles
received this week by the SoEHREN
WAREHOUSE Co. 10-l.tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

Wanted to buy SO or go head of good
grade Cotswold ewes. JOHN ORR,
Monmouth, Or. Bell phone Suburban
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
For Sale.

For sale cheap, a Eureka" carpet
loom. Address Miss MARTHA THoMP-
son, Dallas, Or. 1t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
For Sale.

Nice 2-year-old hcifer, and young
SOW with two pigs. MRs. NELLIE
BAIRD, l0-15-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Wanted.

Fresh eggs, butter and young chick
ems wanted at the Dallas Hotel W.
will pay you cash. oar
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Netch Seed For Sale.

Good vetch seed for sale at my farm
near Polk Station. Inquire Of DIR
MARK HAYrER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
s+eAO+O+O4O%O+4OtO4Oto+OAO
: BUSINESS LOCALS. !
Milk Cow For Sale,

DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Shingles For Sale.

Just arrived-a car ofNo. shingles.
Our prices are right. DALLAS LuM-
BER COMPANY. lO-lS-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Farm Team For Sale,

Farm team for sale, also for road
work, $3.50. FRANK BUTLER, Falls
City. Or. lO-22-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22

Good milk COW for sale. G. L.
CRIDER, Dallas. lO-s-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Real Estate For Sale.


Below are just a few of my numerous bar
eF l he ESIart alSG nave loI SAFE lst
the prices also, can accommodate YOU Tor on n
trade ii YOU want to 90 to some other state
SO acres-House and barn, fenced. a SNAP & ,2Oo
% acres-Good buildings, orchard etc. S 100
100 acres-Fine place new 1oroom houses 3ooo
50 acres Buildings. stock imnIements ooo
OIL acrcs-WelI imnroved farm Ranton COS ooo
ASP acres-Fine farm. we'll INN 4" "sr7 ooo
1G2 acres-Near Perrydale, fine land, no
buildings. .......................$ 6,4SO
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-22
Farmers, Attention!

G. L. HUBBARD.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
WHERE THE NUDE is NATURAL
Hopi indians Have Little Use for
Clothing In Their Villages.

When living by themselves under
perfectly natural conditions, as | found
them 10 years ago. nearly all the Hopi
children ran about entirely nude, and
the adults were as unconscious of the
need of clothing or OF the lack OF It
as we're Adam and Eve prior to the
apple episode. The presence and
teachings Of the white man have Of
late years induced q certain measure
of self.consciousness, so that all ex-
cept the very little children are chary
of allowing themselves to be seen un-
clothed by strange eyes. but | lived
so long among them and gained their
confidence TO such an extent that |
was able 20 photograph them as If
from the viewpoint of one of them
selves and so to gain a record, which
to anthropologists should prove very
interesting, Of the fact that these peo-
pie are physically ct an earlier stage
of development than the white race
says writer IN the Craftsman,
Although, if you have lived long
enough among the Hopi for them TO
feel thoroughly acquainted and at
home with you. they may sometime
go around without clothing as com
fortably and unconsciously as with IL
you feel no sense of shock as at the
sight OF nakeduess, for your expert
c1Ce Is precisely like that recorded by
the explorers and travellers in Africa
ANA among all darkskinnod races
1t IS not the lack OF clothing but the
sight Of the white skin that Is start
ling a brown skin seems in a way
to be a sort of clothing like the fur
Il an animal and eXcitcs no more at
tention, after once you are used TO
seeing it undrapcd. You note only the
extreme beauty Of color, form and
moyeme-t. and after awhile begin to
realize something of the innocence,
freedom and childlike Joy of living
that we Ike to think prevailed among
all men in the morning Of the world.
rs babies and little children are so
seldom troubled with garments Of any
description. they are early Injured to
all changes Of temperature and re.
main unaffected by chill winds. soak.
ing rain aad TIE scorching desert sun.
Also, they have the same freedom
IN tho use Of every muscle as little
animals, and they can climb almost
anywhere and balance themselves in
most prccarious positions with no
more danger than as If they were
panther kittens.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22

There are signs of the return of the
chaperon. The younger generation
has tried jumping into the social swim
all alone-without the comfort of the
rope-and she has sometimes found
herself in deep water and difficulties
But the chaperon of old is no longer
old.
We have developed the married
woman who has attained the art OF
preserving youth. She is no longer
the dragon with fearsome side curls
and truculent view OF any insistent
young man. She is simply the com.
panion on the shore who holds a rope
attached 20 the novice who is in for
her first swim!
The new chaperon pays out the
rope pretty freely, and is generally
looking the other way. But there she
10 on the bank. She is a married WON.
On. the girl can appeal, just as a man
gives the address of his banker when
questions are asked as to ability 10
pay rent Rope. lifebelt-such is the
shaperon.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
student Recruits Movement.

Every year during the Christmas
holidays the Young Mems Christian
associations in the universities and
colleges of California unite to hold a
'eligious conference for students at
Pacific Grove. At the last holiday
season the conference developed q
new movement very analogous in it's
origin and its purpose to the student
volunteer movement which came out
Of a like conference of eastern uni.
versities at Mortified in 1884. The
students at Pacific Grove, after pray
er, formed the Student Recruits
Movement" Those present sub.
scribed a pledge form reading: 81
purpose, If God permits, to become a
minister of the gospel" They bound
themselves to solicit other recruits
A loose organization was formed, of
which Mr. Carl II. McPheeters of
leland Stanford university, Palo Alto,
Cal, is secretary.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
Electric sunburst.

made of pipes with numerous small
openings. The escaping steam rises
I'm a sheet producing moving cloud
effect, and when the colored lights are
played from ten or moro scarchlights
the result IL "a novel delight Not only
colorcd lights but portraits. land
scapes, marine views and moving pic
lures can be thrown on the clouds Of
steam in combination with changing
color schemes, says the Western
Electrician. One Slide which calls ont
special applause is the A~erican nag
in its red, white and blue, and when
this is thrown on the steam, the way
Ing effect is perfect and it is hard to
believe one is not actually looking on
a silk flag 80 feet In length.
The flags of all nations will be dis.
played in this manner every night at
the jamestown exposition.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
PREPARING for II.

Prof NJ. 1. Pupln, the famous elec.
trical expert, told at the dedicatory
banquet of the new woman's club the
Colony, in New York, an appropriate
story.
THE excellence OF this repast," he
said, brings to my mind a story about
a man whose repasts were by no
means excellent.
This man lived in my native town
Of Idvor, and he was noted for his par
simony. Let us call him Mr.. Smith.
There was an old major in ldvOr
who said to his valet one evening:
"'Go and tell the cook to get me
ready chop and poached egg.
Pardon me, major said the valet.
but have you forgotten that you are
dining with Mr. Smith tonight"
"The major frowned.
Yes he said, I had forgotten IT..
Tell the cook to make 1t two chops
and two poached eggs.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
Insanity.

Tt has commonly been said that
lunacy was increasing in the modern
world But Mr. Noel Humphreys in
his paper read before the Statistical
society proclaims the theory that
lunacy Is not increasing at all. Ac-
cording TO his ingenious statement the
apparent increase is due not to the
grow,h Of lunacy, but to the growth
OF the care of lunacy. To put the mat
ter shortly, he holds that it is not so
much that there are more madmen,
but that there are more mad doctors
Substantially, his case appears very
sound. There can be little doubt that
many men are now put in asylums
who would in previous ages have been
allowed to wander in the meadows or
to play about the streets. There can
be little doubt that many men are
now called Insane who in other times
would merely have been called
wicked and it is possible that many
are now called madmen who in other
times would merely have been called
saints.
The only question is whether this
scientific harvest of all the lunatics
alive is so great an Improvement as 1t
looks. There can be no doubt that
the wise men have come from all the
ends of the earth to capture the viii
loge idiot, who once danced without
having bricks thrown at him.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
Oak Tree That Owns Land.

A giant oak tree. which owns itseli
and eight feet of ground on all sides
is one of the unique attractions in
Athens, Ga. This tree stands on
Dearing street in fashionable Cobb
ham, and is within sight of the his
torical old homes of Benjamin Hill.
Henry Grady and Robert Toombs
Nearly a century ago Col. w. T. Jack
son and father of Chief Justice Jack
son of the Georgia supreme court,
went to the courthouse in that city
and had a deed placed on record in
which he said: For and in consid
Grafton of the deep love and venera.
tiun l have for the oak tree giving
locatiou) and great desire that the
said tree be protected for all time, l
convey to SAID oak tree entire pos
session on all sides" The land
around the tree has been sold at diff.
ferent times and costly buildings sur
round 1t, but the wishes of Col. Jack
son as expressed in the deed have
been sacredly carried out.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22

plaything for you, a toy. an idle jest
But for all the pain, all the injury you
have inflicted on me you are going to
pay double You want to know why
sent for him? I'll tell you why" and
she sprang TO the door. her nervous
fingers inserting the key before he
could stop her, and threw II wide
open.
Il sent for him 20 kill you,"
The blood left his face, leaving lt
almost ghastly in fits whiteness. For
a moment it seemed the lights had
gone out and everything was in dark.
ness
lie was vaguely conscious that her
brother had entered the room and that
she was pouring forth a recital of her
wrongs. Then he suddenly awoke to
the danger Of his position. He looked
the other man square in the eyes. but
found no mercy. and his gaze fell to
the revolver that was aimed al his
heart. He started forva ard and there
came a sudden flash. puff Of smoke,
and he toppled over his face twisted
in agony and fen to the floor
My God, you've killed him!" cried
the girl, wrenching the smoking revol-
yor from his. grasp and trying to push
him through the doorway that led to
the street
You'll come home to us, now?' he
said, stopping in the doorway. NO
one knows"
Later she interrupted, raising her
tear-stained face, the horror Of If sun
in her eyes. For Gods sake, CO."
And you viii Gomez"
Yes, yes; only 60"
"Good-by," he said. simply.
"Good-by." she sobbed.
She heard him cross the landing.
descend the stairs and then he was
gone.
When the police arrived they found
everything in order The little canary,
high up in his castle by the window.
was filling the room with melody and
the little Swiss clock on the mantel
still ticked away merrily. The pool
of bloodrcd wine on the tablecloth
had extended To the edge ard was
slowly dripping to the floor through
the little haze of blue smoke. d-op by
drop. They found her with her arms
about his neck, her lips pressed to
his.
Looks like q double suicide" re
marked an officer. 81 guess" he
stopped as a noise from the mantel
gave solemn warning. and the men
raised their heads and listened.
The clock struck ten.
Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
PhlIadelphla,s New Cave.

Philadelphia has new cave. Ths
sinking of a piece of ground In the
northeast corner of Washington
square, in that city. a few feet from
the monument erected to the memory
of the revolutionary prisoners Of war
who died in the jails of Philadelphia,
revealed small cavern OF a depth Of
about six feet Through this at a
short distance from the surface extend
the roots of a large tree, whose safety
is menaced by the cavity. At the bot
tom appea to be the remains of some
old-time brickyard. of which the exact
character cannot readily be deter.
mined, but which certain local wise
acres associate with the Walnut street
prison. As Washington square was
once a potter's field, and as the old
prison stood facing the square. the
revelations resulting from this cav.
ern may present subject for Phila.
delphin antiquarians
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
AZ the Reeelvinn End.

fluctuations Of light are concentrated
by the concave mirror on the cell,
and the little diaphragm attached to
the receiver Is operated by the huctu
ating currents, and sounds reach the
ear just as they do in the case of the
ordinary telephone.
II is just as though one had spoken
along the beam Of light from "A light
house tower and the speech had been
heard at the other end of the ray
about ten miles away.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
New French Bible.

There has recently been put uuoni
tho market in France a new transla
ton of the Bible par rAbbe ~ Cram,
pom. Edition revisee par des Peres de
la Gle de Jesus" The publishers are
the well-known firm, Lefebvre ct Gle
who are the pope's own printers in
Paris. The work, revised, as will be
seen, by the Jesuts, was put upon
sale simultaneously in Paris, Rome
and Tournay. One bookseller in Paris
in the first few days disposed of 10000.
copies. The version is so thoroughly
satisfactory that the French Protest.
ants accept the volume with eager,
ness
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22

tones Of the voice spoken into the ray
at the sending end
Numerous experiments have been
made and 10 has been found possible
TO combine a microphone with pow.
crful electric searchlight in such q
way that the powerful current operat
ing the scar,hlight IS made subject
TO small fluctuations II Is as II o
series of ripples was sent along the
continuous band of lightwaves sent
out by the powerful arc light
AT tho oIhcr end Of the shaft oi
light is fixed the polished mirror as
shown In the photograph, lu the cen
ter Of which Is sclenium cen The
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-22
Canslderate Inruman-

William Archer was advocating
spelling reform at a dinner in New
York. Il believe he said, that re-
formed spelling would be unanimously
adopted If the public would but weigh
the matter with an open mind"
He paused and smiled. But no."
he said the publics attitude is such
that 1t brings vividly before me an epi.
sode that once heard related in Lon.
don by Justice Darling, The justice
as the trial of a certain case was
about to begin started and said sud.
denly: But there are only IL Jury.
men in the box. Where is the
twelfth?
The foreman rose and held up his
hand with a soothing gesture. It's
all right. your honor" he said respect.
fully. The twelfth juryman had TO go
away on business, but he has left his
verdict with sle'