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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
BISHOP GOOD BOOSTER
COrrects False Impression Concern
Ing Oregon In Letter to
New York Tribune.

The Right Reverend Charles Scad-
ding, Bishop OF Oregon, Is doing mar
Velous work throughout the East In
presenting the resources Of the Beaver
State. Reports Of his illustrated lee
lures come from various sections and
the newspapers everywhere have given
Oregon an immense amount of COM
plimentary prominence as result of
the Bishops work. His best effort ia
letter Just printed In the New York
Tribune and reads as follows:
Sir: Having just seen a copy of
your issue Of Sunday, December sth.
containing an article on "A Bishop
With No Fixed Abode, 1 desire to cor
rect false impression which some
paragraphs may convey.
You present a very spectacular
picture OF Mr.. Paddock, the new Bis.
hop OF Eastern Oregon, but it is imag.
mary and based on Ignorance Of the
conditions OF which the new Blshop Is
to become a part Eastern Oregon is
not like the widest wilds OF Wyoming.
II Is neither populated by foreign i'm
migrants who form the tenement prob
lem OF our great cities, nor by COW
boys who carry bowie knives In their
teeth and six-shooters In their hin
pockets. II is rapidly settling with
sturdy, stalwart American oitizeps
who have the courage to leave the
East and Middle West and come to a
state which has the greatest undeyel.
oped resources Ia the Union.
The rollicking, drinking, shoot.
on'sight cowboy exists only 10 Bowery
melodrama. His place has been taken
very largely by the college graduate
who now works a ranch on scientific
principles.
The new Bishop will not be reouir-
cd to dress like a cowboy, but will need
his evening clothes and most immaou.
late linen In his wardrobe, for he will
md the men as we'll dressed and the
women as we'll gowned as most Of the
men aud women with whom he il no.
eustomed to associate. The Bishop
Will mud a far lower average OF vice
aud sin and crime in his new diocese
than In New York. Oregon stands
mind among the states for the small |
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
Wood For Sale.

DO you need wood? We want to
remind you that the block wood from
the Willamette Valley Lumber Com
pany's sawmill is the best and cheap
est wood you can buy. $1.75 per load,
delivered. Mutual phone 14O7, or leave
orders at Webster's confectionery
store.
11-22.tf. BOWMAN BROS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

The Albany Herald, with character
istlc enterprise, issued a handsome
Christmas number. The paper is
beautifully illustrated, and contains
many we'll written articles setting forth
the resources and advantages of
Albany and Linn county. A histori-
cal sketch by DR.. J. L. Hill is especially
entertaining. The Herald is an up-to-
date paper, and deserves the liberal
support Of the people Of Albany.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

The Bandon Recorder says that the
chief object Of the State Press Associ-
alton meeting TO be held in Portland
In January, is to show that the days
OF green cordwood and pumpkins are
a thing OF the past with the country
press" Everyone in the state knows
that already, even Including the editor
OF the Oregonlan, who likes to pretend
to the contrary and write little jokes
about Il.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
Business Notice.

1 will be ready for business in the
line of blacksmith work and imple-
ment dealing, on January 2, 1908. My
place of business is one half block
east of the skating rink.
I2-l3-6t. FRED WAGNER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
COIlectionsI

l have now been in the collecting
business for about two months. My
success has been uniformly good, and
| have secured 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. l
respectfully solicit your patronage in
the future, and promise the best
service possible.
L. d. BUTLER,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
Farm For Sale.

Good 300-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.
Q.In.fR
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

The business men of Dallas have
carried more advertising In the local
papers this year than ever before. 1t
Is also a fact worthy Of notice that they
have enjoyed heavier trade than ever
before They advertised for the busl-
ness and got It.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
Skates For Sale.

About 25 pairs Of good roller skates
for sale: SIS worth of repairs 60 with
them. J. R. Russell, Dallas. l2-H-lt'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

Lost on Levens or Oak streets, a
gold brooch, with single opal setting.
Finder will please return to OBSERVER
office. l2-lO-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

Four fine thoroughbred Poland
China hogs for sale. Two boars and
two sows. one to bring pigs in March.
12-2O-3t s. D. STEFFY. Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
(iOats on Shares.

About 80 goats to let out on shares,
or would sell. II let on shares would
prefer near Dallas Apply at this
office. 12-20-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
Agent Wanted.

Lady agent to handle toilet articles
in Dallas and vicinity. Call at room
26, Dallas Hotel. 12-27-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
Shingles For sale.

A carload Of Star A Star shingles
received this week by the SoEHREN
WAREHOUSE Co. lO-1-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
For Sale.

Two fresh Jersey COWS. Phone 552
FRED J. WELLS, R. F. D. !, Dallas,
Oregon. l2-24-6t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

Get some Malaga Grapes out OF that
big barrel at Loughary's.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27
SAaAaAaA0Aa%oA+O+0%O%O+O%G
Lost.

DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-27

Legal blanks for sale at this office.
O%O4o4O4O4s%s%+O+0+O+O%O%e
) BUSINESS LOCALS. :
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
.SECRETARY WILSON
TO CALL A HALT
DECLARES MANUFACTURERS
DECEIVE PUBLIC
Labels Stating That the Government
"euarantees" Certain Drugs and
Foods Is Mislesdlns--Ao-
ton Soon
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 16,-"If this
outrageous Misrepresentation does not
cease this department will publish the
list bearing the names of manufacture
ers indulging in this campaign of de-
ception."
Secretary Wilson of the department
of agriculture made this remark in
an authorized statement today regard
ing the fact that there had come to
his knowledge information that NUM-
ber of manufacturers of foods and
drugs were advertising that the United
States government was guaranteeing
their products.
The secretary said that the serial
number and guarantee number re-
quired by the pure food and drug act
to be placed on food and drug products
were being used by these manufac-
turers for this purpose.
The serial number" said Secretary
Wilson, "is assigned to fix the respon-
sibility where it belongs-upon the
manufacturer-and to protect innocent
dealers who have right under the
law to rely upon his guarantee. 1t Is
guaranty of the manufacturer, not
of the government"
The secretary declared every effort
will be put forth by the department
to put stop to these statements.
II will do a little advertising my
self" he said, ''in behalf of the people.
1 am growing tired of seeing these
untruthful statements on the adver-
tising pages of the magazines. the
walls of New York's subway and the
advertising space of the street cars
of the principal cities. Manufacturers
who will deceive the public about the
guarantee will lie about the quality
of products"
He added that the law would be
administered fairly and no honest
manufacturer need fear the depart
ment will take "snap judgment" of
him or harass him In any way.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
BOSTON F|REMEN
FIGHT FLAMES
Millions of Dollars Worth of Property
Endangered by Blaze Started
In the Central Wharf
Warehouse
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
BOSTON, April 16.-Millions of dol
lars worth of property was endangered
today by a fire that broke out in Cen
tral Wharf warehouse, but owing to
the fact that the wind was blowing
in two directions, the firemen were able
to confine the flames and prevent their
spreading toward the city.
The fire was started in the oil re-
fining plant of Howe, French e. Co.
and was caused by the explosion of
an oil tank.
The explosion burst open the doors
and windows of the building, and
sheets of flame, fed by burning oil, shot
across the wharf, scorching the sheds
of the Boston and Philadelphia Steam
ship company on the opposite side.
Several drays, laden with wool, cot
ton and general merchandise, were set
on fire by the sudden outbreak of the
blaze and more than a dozen horses
attached to wagons were burned so
badly that they had to be shot.
Three firms were burned out-the
Commonwealth Oil company the Borne
Schrymer company, oil refiners, and
the Howe-French company.
The property loss is estimated at
$4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
FORMER CHIEF IS
WITHOUT A JOB
New Head of Chicago Police Depart
ment Refuses to Find a Place
for the Man Whom He
Succeeded
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 16.-The civil service
commission today renewed its investi-
cation into the charges that the police
force was used in the late municipal
election to aid the interests of the
Democratic candidates.
Inspector Wheeler testified that under
an order from Chief of Police Collins
he collected from the officers under him
S25OO. This money he had given to
Chief Collins.
Chief Collins, who last night surren-
dered his position to the new chief
claims that under the rules of the civil
service commission he is entitled to the
position of captain, which he held al
the time of his appointment as chief
Today he called upon the new chief and
asked that he be given his old position
Chief Shippy replied
"rhere is no position open to you a:
captain. l want to say further that nc
political administration could make me
as chief of police, do some of the things
you did while you were chief of police
81 will see you again." said Collins
as he left the room.
The question OF Collins reappoint-
ment promises to be embarrassing
Shippy declares II is the duty of the
civil service commission to pass upor
the question, and the commission de-
clares the decision lies within tus
province of the chief OF police.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
OF DISASTER TO BE
PROPERLY OBSERVED

BY Associated Press.
= SAN FRANCISCO April Is :
= Mayor Schmitz has issued the fol- :
4 lowing proclamation addressed to =
= the people of San Francisco: =
4 "On next Thursday, April is, :
= one year will have passed since :
Z the city of San Francisco was !
4 visited by earthquake and fire. ] :
= have notified the board of super !
I. visors requesting that they pass 7
= a resolution setting aside the day !
& as one for thanksgiving and !
: prayer. =
= while It cannot legally be de- !
= clared a holiday 1 request the 4
= merchants and storekeepers to I
: close their stores and places OF =
= business for at least half a day +
!. in the observance of the anniver- :
+ sary Of the most eventful and +
!. saddest day in the history of our :
4 city. !
+ LET this day be one of thanks :
+ giving and prayer and one that =
+ will always bring back to our :
!. minds sad recollections of those !
4. who lost their lives in the greatest +
I. catastrophe of modern times" +
+ 4 4. 4 4 4. + = 4. = = = 4. + + 4. + 4. 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
ANOTHER STRIKE
NOW EXPECTED
TIEUP IN SAN FRANCISCO MAY
RESULT
Street Car Employees Dissatisfied and
Company's Attitude Is Defiant.
Eight-Hour Day Issue
at Stake
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-Though
both sides to the controversy refuse
through their official heads to discuss
it, there is definite information that the
street car men of San Francisco have
been for some days formulating re-
newed demand for an eight-hour day,
with SO pay, to be submitted some time
before the first of next month, and that
the United Railroads is preparing to
resist a serious strike If that should be
the outcome.
The award made recently to plat
form men by the board of arbitration,
composed of Chief Justice Beatty,
Father Yorke and Major Frank Nc
Laughlin. in settlement of last year S
violent dispute, expires May 1, fourteen
days hence. 1t was unsatisfactory to
the men. The statement is made that
il was as much to anticipate industrial
trouble as to meet the immediate re-
suits of the municipal bribery-graft in
vestigations that President Patrick Cal
houn of the United Railroads came on
from New York last week.
Relative to the likelihood of strike,
it is pointed out in financial circles that
because of heavy expenditures necessi-
tated by the earthquake and fire and
the possibility that the corporation will
be called upon to appropriate large
sums for the maintenance of its fran
chise rights, the United Railroads may
refuse fatty to grant the demand which
the carmen are considering.
That a strike would follow of indef-
mite duration and tying up the whole
car system is freely predicted by those
in touch with the union.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
Grand Jury Tries in
Vain to Break
the Spell
Los Angeles Capitalist Is
Afraid, He Says, to
Tell All
Explanation Is offered That State
ments Might lncriminate the
Witness-Ruef's Trial to
Continue
BY Associated Press.

<AaSCkAehN1N
SAN FRANCISCO. April 16.-For the
second time within a week A. B. Cass,
president of the Home Telephone COM
pany of Los Angeles, and one of the
five stockholders of the Empire Con-
struction company of California, today
refused to be examined by the grand
Jury as to his connection with or
knowledge of the alleged bribing of the
San Francisco supervisors to award a
franchise to the Home Telephone COM
pany of this city.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Cass, under
subpoena, appeared before the grand
jury and allowed himself to be inter-
rogated by Assistant District Attorney
Heney. The latter, desirous of getting
at certain intimate facts If possible
through the medium of the Los Angeles
capitalist. had him again summoned a
few days ago.
In the meantime Mr.. Cass, together
with his associates in the Empire Con-
struction company, engaged the legal
services of George A. Knight who ad-
vised Cass, Torrance and Phillips to re-
fuse to give any further testimony on
the ground that they were informed
the grand jury meant to indict them
anyhow and to testify might render
IlelH lldDle 10 pIOSeCulAOI.
Today Mr.. Heney called up Mr.. Knight
and told him that he CKnight) had been
misinformed as 10 the intention of the
grand jury to indict his clients with or
without cause, and again extended to
Mr.. Cass the privilege" of going be-
fore the inquisitorial body and explain
ing certain suspicious circumstances,
If he could explain them, md desired to
do Sc"
Again Refuses to Testify
The result was that Cass appeared in
the grand jury ante room this afternoon
but when invited to take the stand he
refused on the ground that he might in
criminate himself.
The witnesses examined at today's
session were former Police Commits.
sioner H. w. Hutton, John Drinkhouse
T. F. Reagan and Josiah Howell. They
were questioned as to their knowledge
of the nickel in the slot machine petty
grating alleged by the prosecution
against Mayor Schmitz and some of his
administration assistants.
The grand jury adjourned without re-
turning any indictments until next Sat
urday in order to give the assistant
district attorney time, it is stated, to
prepare the Case against the United
Railroads, whose alleged bribing of
supervisors and others is TO be probed
next week by the inquisitorial board.
An extraordinary incident today was
the appearance at Cough and Geary
streets of a man and an aged woman.
the latter carrying a large placard
rudely lettered with denunciations of
Rudolph Spreckels, Heney, District At
torney Langdon and the grand jury. The
man attracted crowd by standing on
the curb opposite Native Sons hall and
loudly haranguing against those named.
Members of the grand jury came to the
windows of the inquisition chamber and
listened with some show If amusement.
A policeman finally arrived and chased
the man and his aged comrade off.
The trial of Ruef will be resumed in
the superior court tomorrow morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
OCTOPUS HIDES MILLIONS
FROM INDIANA ASSESSOR
Rv Associated Press

CHICAGO, April t6.-Taxins author
tiles of Lake county, Indiana, have in
stigated an action against the Standard
oil company of Whiting as a result of
investigations In charge of County As
SCISSOR William n. Black, and his as
sistant, Township Assessor Bert f..
Escher of Hammond.
They have discovered, they say, that
the company for four years has Sc
questered millions of dollars worth Of
valuable property from tax duplicates.
II is estimated by the officials that the
Standard OIL company should be pay
ing taxes on S40.000,000 worth of prop
erty. when it is assessed on the tax
duplicates for only sS,0000O0 worth.
The Standard, they say. has evaded
payment Of taxes on eighty-one houses,
built four years ago, which it rents to
employees Millions of barrels Of oil
are stored in great steel tanks and
there is improved property along the
Pennsylvania tracks amounting to
81 900, 900. The Standard has been pay
ing $4,000 a year when it should have
paid ten times that amount, the tax
officers claim.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
PRESIDENT REFUSES TO
EXPLAIN OR RETRACT
RECENT STATEMENT
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. April 16.-No repl!
has been made by President Roosevelt
to protests sent to him by the Chicago
Federation of Labor and the executive
committee of the Moyer- Haywood con
ference at New York, who took excep
tion to his reference to Meyer and Hay
wood. the men charged with the murder
of former Governor Steunenburg O.
Idaho "as undesirable citizens
These words were used in the presi
dents letter to Representative Sherman
in the controversy with Mr.. Hartman
1t is not believed the president vii
make any answer to the protests re
garding the matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
TAFT DOESN'T REFER TO
CITIZENSHIP QUESTION
BY Associated Press.

CAGUAs, P. r., April 16.-secretary
Taft and his party stopped here this
morning on their way from San Juan
to Ponce.
The city was decorated in American
and Spanish flags and a large crowd of
people from the surrounding country
gave the secretary a cordial greeting.
The alcalde In his address of welcome
did not refer to the citizenship ques-
tion. Mr.. Taft IN his reply felicitated
the people on the prosperous condition
OF the country and praised Governor
Winthrop's administration
Caguas is the most important inland
city and it's inhabitants have been
most persistent in their demands for
American citizenship. Mr.. Taft did not
mention the subject at this place where
President Roosevelt spoke strongly ir
favor of 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
WANT PRESIDENT
To SEND ANSWER
Chicago Federation Anxious to Have
Roosevelt Explain Recent State.
nent Concerning Meyer
and Haywood
By Associated Press

by AsSoCIdtoO GTeSS.
- CHICAGO, April 16.-One week hav-
ing passed since the Chicago Fedora
tion of Labor sent it's telegram to
President Roosevelt and no answer
having been received the officials OF
the Federation will at it's meeting to-
morrow send a special messenger from
Chicago to the White House to ask the
nations chief executive to verify the
language credited to him in referring
to Meyer and Haywood as undesirable
citizens"
During the past week several sessions
of the executive board Of the Fedora
tion have been held in the hope that
an answer would be received from
Washington and the necessity of TAX
ing further action in the matter would
be averted.
Meyer and Haywood, to whom refer
ence is made in the communication, are
awaiting trial in Idaho, charged with
the murder of former Governor Steun-
enberg, and trial is set for May 9.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
TEMBLOR CAUSE
OF NERVOUSNESS
Physician Says Disaster at San Fran.
cisco Has Left Its Effect on
Many Citizens of the
State
BY Associated Press.


MONTEREY, Cal, April 16.-The
California State Medical society opened
it's annual session at Del Monte this
morning.
President r. F. Rooney of Auburn
discussed the business of the society
in his annual address. DR.. ]. w. Rob
ertson of Livermore read a paper on
the mental and nervous effects of the
earthquake and fire of last April.
He asserted that there had been lit
tie increase of insanity, but widespread
nervousness had been noted. Those
affected became dazed, forgetful and
agltated. followed by exhilaration, ia
tigue and marked irritation. Many
minor disturbances were observed
During the discussion of the paper
several members reported unusual
cases wher; great activity was shown
for a few Weeks after the fire.
The patients then apparently became
tired and died.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
DESERTS FAMILY AND
LANDS BEHIND BARS
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-Under
the operation of a law recently passed
by the legislature of New York, max
ing it felony for a father to desert
his minor children, Joseph Bahia, mu-
sician, left today for the east in GUS
tody of Detective Sergeant Farley of
District Attorney Jeromes staff to
answer the charge of deserting his wife
and ten children, the oldest of which
is IL years and the youngest three
months.
He came to this city shortly after
the youngest child was born.
He is 3S years old and says that
although he received wages sufficient
to support the family he wearied and
longed for freedom.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
HANG NEGRO AND RIDDLE
BODY WITH BULLETS
Ry Associated Press.

ELOTA, La, April 16.-The sequel of
the shooting of five white men and two
negroes at Bunkie. La, last Sunday
was the(lynching of the negro Charlie
Strauss near here today.
A party of masked men took him
away from deputies. The negro was
hanged to a tree. after which many
shots were fired into his body.
This was the second attempt in two
days to lynch Strauss the first one on
Sunday night having resulted in the
serious wounding of five white men.
Strauss had been taken from the
Bunkie Jail and escaped during almost
total darkness while his captors were
shooting at random. Negroes, 1t is
claimed, fired into the lynching party
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
RUFF MUST WAIT
ON COURTS PLEASURE

No decision was handed down by
the supreme court yesterday on the
habeas corpus case of Abe Ruef, who
is seeking to escape from the custody
of the elisor through legal process.
The clerk stated that points and
authorities had only been submitted as
late as Friday OF last week, and un-
less the case involved some questions
that should be passed upon immediate
ly 1t was the custom of the court to
render decisions i'm due order.
1t might be two or three weeks be-
fore any finding is made, the clerk
asserted
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
CARELESS ACT CAUSES BIG
TRANSFER BOAT TO SINK
~ Associa ted Fress.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-The
Northwestern Pacific transfer boat
Ukiah sank this morning at her slip
owing to poor judgment of the train
crews that were switching the cars
she had brought across the bay.
The Ukiah Is large ferry that is used
to transfer cars from the Marin shore
for delivery to the Belt Line railroad
along East street.
This morning the cars on one side
were removed at once, causing the ves-
sci to list so much that water entered
her port holes, causing her to sink