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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

to fat. They may be finished at any
age, and 1t is possible to bring them
to Il weight of from 500 to 800 pounds.
1t seems that these hogs have been
tried out in practically every state in
the Union, and DR.. Connor says that
they have never had cholera.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13
Gate For Dairy Stables.

A dairyman says he has seen many
kinds of gates used to prevent stock
from going where they are not want
ed, but considers the one shown in the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

toley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the infiamed membranes
and the most obstinate cough disappears.
Sore and inflamed lungs are healed and
strengthened, and the cold is expelled
from the system. Refuse any out the
genuine in the yellow package. Stafrin
Drug Co.; NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13
Watched Fifteen Yenrs.

For fifteen years have watched the
working Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve; and
1t has never failed to cure any sore, boil,
ulcer or burn TO which it was applied.
1t has saved MS many doctor bill, >"
says A. f. Hardy, of East Wilton,
Maine. 25c. at Belt Il Cherrington drug
store.
Sixteen Eagle Valley apples. laid
side by side in line, measured 7I5
inches.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

More fruit trees will be set out this
fall in Southern Oregon than ever
before.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

Keep II In the Bottle.
Bottled milk, being sealed with a
cap, cannot absorb odors and should
be left in the bottle until used, not
emptied into an open dish.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

Several carloads of pears were
shipped this season from one orchard
near Oakland.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

A fruit evaporator is the newest
industry in Albany.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

The Enterprise high school has over
so pupils.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

Rearing Dairy Stock.
II should eyer Ue cll-iIcrcl IN
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-13

Several Morrow county farmers will
try Turkey Red wheat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
MONUMENT DEDICATED.
Elks' Cherry Piekers Comprise On,
Feature Of the Parade.

Toledo, o.. Sept 1.-Two main at
fractions OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic encampment Tuesday were
the dedication of the Fort Meig monu
ment and the parade. In the latter
5000 members Of the local organiza.
tions marched with bands playing and
banners flying. The parade was led
by a platoon Of mounted police. In
the order named came the Cherry
Pickers, the marching club OF the
Elks; two OF the largest lodges OF the
Independent Order OF Foresters, uni.
form rank OF Knights OF Pythias. three
lodges OF Knights of Maccabees. fifty
children, descendants of veterans. Ma.
uonal Veteran Women of America. To.
ledo Newsboys' association. the 450
members OF which have done crafty.
Ing work as guides to arriving veter
ans two companies of sharp shooters
and one OF lancers, company of
Polish-Americans In uniform and the
Toledo fire department
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
OKLAHOMA DEMOCRATS.
Large Attendance at the State
Convention In Tulsa.

Tulsa, Okla, Sept. 1.-The Demo.
cratic state convention was opened
here with a large and enthusiastic
attendance. Governor Haskell made
the keynote speech and was followed
by speeches delivered by United
States Senator Owen and Congress.
men Davenport. c. d. Carter and e. L.
Fulton. There are 1900 delegates
from every county and hundreds OF
visitors present The convention is
being held in a big tent. This out.
door feature is greatly appreciated be.
cause OF the hot weather.
The oil men are taking a great in.
terest In the gathering on account OF
the recent decision in the pipe line
suit in favor OF Governor Haskell.
Richard A. Billup, originator of the
Oklahoma prohibition law. and r. NJ.
Radies, father OF the Oklahoma bank
deposit guarantee law. are leading
participants,
A big parade was held Tuesday
morning
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
chafln's First Work.

Spokane, Wash, Sept 1..-Eugene
w. Chafin. Prohibition candidate fol
the presidency, in speech delivered
here said that one of the first things
he would do after Inauguration, should
he be elected, would be OF clean up
the District of Columbia.
There are few worse cities In the
world" he said. There are few with
viler lot Of gambling dens or a worse
'tenderloin' section. What is called
the division is run wide open, almost
within sight Of the capitol and the
white house. The last one of the diff.
ferent species OF dens will have to
dlose, even the one patronized al.
most exclusively by members OF con-
gress. All are run in violation OF the
law and the president has ample power
TO act"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
Eastern situation satisfactory.

New York. Sept. Political condi
tions in the east were discussed at
length at conference between Ma.
tional Chairman Mack, members OF the
national committee and heads OF va.
rious bureaus at the New York head.
quarters OF the Democratic national
committee Chairman Mack said he
had received reports from all states
along the Atlantic seaboard and that
he was more than satisfied from the
progress OF the campaign that the east
could be relied upon TO help swell the
electoral votes for Bryan. Considera.
tion was also given various plans for
an effective campaign.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
BRYAN AT FARGO.
Prairie Chicken Constitutes One Of the
Main Dishes at Banquet

Main Dishes at Banquet
Fargo. n. d.. Sept l.-W ], Bryan
on Tuesday continued his campaign
northwest. Upon his arrival here he
was met by Governor Burk. State
Chairman Cashel. National Committee.
man Collins, j. b. Eaton and many
other prominent Democrats and con.
Quoted to the Hotel Metropole. where.
before partaking of breakfast. he
shook hands with crowd which filed
into the lobby At the station several
hundred persons assembled and
cheered the presidential candidate as
he alighted from his train. The street
demonstration was a feature, people
cheering, clapping hands and waving
handkerchiefs.
After breakfast Mr. Bryan proceeded
10 the fair grounds. There he held a
reception preliminary to his speech
Al noon he was rendered a banquet.
Prairie chicken constituted one OF the
main dishes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
BADLY WORSTED.
Shah's Troops Reported Having
Met Decisive Defeat.

ST. Petersburg, Sept IA special
dispatch received from Teheran says
It's is reported from Tabriz that Satai
Khan has inflicted a decisive defeat
on the troops Of the shah. The gov.
ernment soldiers are said to have lost
800 men killed and wounded Civil
war is raging anew in Tarriz province.
Negotiations for a Persian state loan
to be placed in Great Britain, France
and Russia have come to naught, as
the shah refused European control OF
the finances of the empire.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
DEATH AT WHIST TABLE.
Deceased Many Year. General Man
ager of the Wsples-Platter Wholesale
Grocery Company and Gallant Sol.
der Of South.

Denison, Sept. 1.-Colonel ]. b. Pos.
ton, general manager OF the NAPLES.
Platter Wholesale Grocery company,
while guest at the home of Levi
Lingo. dropped dead At the time OF
Colonel Post9n's sudden demise a
gaple , ''hist was in progress and de-
ceased was one of the participants.
With no warning whatever he sud.
denly expired.
Colonel Poston, who had been a res.
ident OF this city the past twenty
years, was formerly general manager
Of the wholesale grocery house at
Fort Worth OF Joseph Brunn. He was
PRESIDENT OF the Denison board Of
trade.
During tie civil war deceased was
one of General Forests men and
calamity fought for the supremacy Of
the stars and bars. He was sixty.
two years old and leaves widow. He
was grand senior counselor of the
Texas division of the United CONNER.
cial Travellers.
Colonel Poston had relatives at
,. tmphis and the remains werc sent
TO that city for interment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
PROCEEDINGS COUNTY COURT.

In compliance with the law, MIG.
II. Wicker has made and submitted his
report TO the Attorney General of pro.
ceedings had in the county court of
Brazos county. Hon. A. G. Board pre-
siding. for the period beginning the
first day of September, 1907 and end
ing August 81. 1908. and is as follows
Condition of criminal docket--In.
dictments filed. 3.
Information filed. including appeals
from justice court. 81.
Trials. 40; convictions, 80: acquit.
tails. TO- dismissals, "a; appealed to
court of criminal appeals, l. pending.
Is. Aggregate of fines. S9S2 90 ;aggre-
gate OF fines remitted, 10000; aggre-
gate OF fines collected, $SS2O0; APP
peals from court perfected, |.
The report last year from Brazos
county showed fines of nearly $1,000
assessed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
No Nearer Solution.

Atlantic& City, n. j., Sept. 1.-The
condition of Charles B. Roberts of Bal.
timore. dangerously shot last Wednes.
day night on the board walk, is said
at the city hospital to be much i'm.
proved. The mystery surrounding the
shooting is still as deep as ever. The
impression is gaining ground that the
veil will never be lifted. Mrs. w. S.
G. Williams has returned to her home
near Baltimore. but Mrs. Roberts. wife
of the victim, is still at this city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
HoNoRINe MR. MINER.

The following invitation has been
issued
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lowry McInnis
at home President and Mrs. X. T. Mil
ner and Board of Directors A. and NJ.
College Friday. Sept 4. 1908. 3 to II.
TO OFFICERS Y. p. S. c. E.
You are urged to be at the prayer
meeting tonight. A meeting of im.
portance to Immediately follow. Geo.
Denison. President.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
Averaqe CONDITION Of COTTON.

Washington, Sept 1.-The crop re-
porting board of the bureau of statis-
tics Of the department of agriculture
announces that the average condition
of the cotton crop Aug 25 was TEL
per cent of normal This is compared
with So, July % last 1917. Aug. %,
1907; 77S. Aug. %, 1906, and 1873, the
average of Aug. % conditions for the
past ten years
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
AT LAST ExTINeuIsHEp.
Three Million Barrels Of Oil Estimated d
as Being Consumed.


City of Mexico. Sept 1.-word
reached the'firm of S. Pearson & Sons
that the great oil well fire which ragged
at Dos Bocas near Tampico for two
months was eXtingulshed Sunday
Six giant centrifugal pumps poured
gravel and mud into the mouth of the
burning well for ten days and this,
coupled with persistent dynamite
blasting. choked the orifice and smoth-
cred the flames. The oil has again
worked its way TO the surface and the
well is flowing at the rate OF 25,000
barrels day.
Owing to the remoteness of the well
from steamship or railroad facilities
the oil is being banked in great reser-
voirs II Is estimated 100000 bar
rels, valued here at $3,000,000, was
consumed by fire.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
Test Case.

Detroit, Sept Warrants were is.
sued in the police court against Man.
ager Hugh Jennings of the American
Baseball League club and the ten
members of the team who participated
in Sundays game with Cleveland,
charging them with playing baseball
on Sunday contrary to law. The case
Is being instituted as a test
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02

New York, Sept. Architects oi
The new Grand Central railway sta.
tion have completed plans and esti
mates for that structure. The total
cost OF the building at the terminals
on forty-second street will reach 500;
100000. Contracts for the superstruc.
ture of hte north wing are being
signed. The new Grand Central will
set back forty feet from Forty-second
street and seventy feet from Wander.
bilt avenue. II will front for eighty
feet on Vanderbilt avenue. 625 feet
on Forty-fifth street, 460 on Lexing.
ton avenue, 260 on Depew Place and
500 on Forty-second street.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02

Jonesboro. Ark, Sept. Mrs. Arch
Pickett shot and killed her husband,
a well known resident of Jonesboro
because. she alleges. he was mean to
her and abused her"
The shooting occurred at the Pickett
home. Mrs. Pickett escaped with her
step-father. prominent farmer, in
Craighead county. in a buggy, but
both were arrested at the step-father's S
home. Mrs. Pickett confessed having
killed her husband.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
Amputation Necessary.

Mineral Wells, Sept, dick Bee
man, Fort Worth druggist, was Sc
riously wounded here by the acci
dental discharge of shotgun. While
crawling under fence the trigger
caught and the load was emptied In
the hunters leg, necessitating ampu
tation.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
commerclaI COTTON crop.

New Orleans. Sept 1.-Secretary
Hester of the New Orleans cotton ex-
change reports the commercial cotton
croTSof the United States for the sea.
son Of 1907 0S, ending Aug. 81, to have
been 11,57l.9 .966 bales, as compared
with 13,510,9S2 in the season of 1906.
OF.
Total port receipts were S.579,S92
and overland movement 59,450. while
southern consumption is placed at g.
1927 bales,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
Dreadful Crime.

San Antonio, ept,l.-Camp Wester.
mann, aged fifteen years, was jailed
on charge of committing assault on
Georgia Cooper, aged five. The girl
is not expected to live. Both are
white. The Westerman and Cooper
families occupy the same house. The
boy confessed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
WILL SPEAK T4z TICKET.
Hon. w. C. Davis Of this City to Take
Active Part in National Campaign

Active Part in National Campaign
Hon. w c. Davis OF this city has ae-
cepted the invitation Of the national
democratic executive committee and
will speak In support of the Denver
ticket during the present campaign
Mr. Davis has not been advised as
yet lust where the committee desires
him TO devote his efforts. though his
own preference of locality is Indiana
and Kentucky. However his services
are entirely at the disposal of the
committee, without price.
Mr. Davis served Brazos county as
representative In the Thirtieth legis-
lature and the fact that he was re-
nominated for the same office at the
recent democratic primaries evidences
the fact that his constituents were
well satisfied with the service render
ed.
The invitation of the executive com
mittee which he accepted yesterday,
Is a recognition OF his ability as a
speaker and reasoner. and of his ser
vice to the party in this state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-02
Dastitution Slight.

Fayette, N. c., Sept. 1.-only slight
temporary destitution was caused by
the recent floods in this city. No
lives were lost
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07
TRADE REPORTS

Bradstreet's on Saturday viii say for
Richmond and vicinity:
Little change il noted in trade condi-
tlons generally. Dry goods are practically
al standstill, and few fllins-in orders are
roted. Hardware. building material and
Ing shows an increase over last month. job
bers of groceries and provisions report or
.dtrins fair. Produce Is plentiful and In fair
report Increased sales Wholesale dealers
III seed have had satisfactory season. In
North Carolina cotton planting continues; an
crease in the acreage Of tobacco is antici-
Dnted II conditions favorable to plant beds
exist Weather conditions throughout tho
week. Frost and cold weather have rctard :
cd or injured spring crops Plant insects
arc prevalent. Retail trade has been re-
items continue slow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07
WOMEN VISIT THE JAIL.
Take Picture of Richards md Mnnifest
Interest In His Cnsc.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch
VA Max 6-The liftIn

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.]
FLOYD. VA. May 6.-The little VII
lage was thrown in a commotion to-
day. by the appearance of two WE'LL
dressed, stylish women. strangers.
driving nice pair Of bay horses, who
after stopping at one of the stores.
and making a few purchases, inquired
where the county jail was, and asked
the merchant If they could gain adj
told them IL they would see the jailor
he would take them in, and told them
where the jail was located.
They went to another store near
where they had left their team, and
asked that merchant to go with them.
which lie did. When they arrived
there, the Tailor was absent, and his
wife, thinking they were the friends
of the merchant who went with them.
admitted them where they could see
and talk with the prisoners. Their
chief object seemed to be to talk with
John Richards, the accused murderer
OF Maurice Francis, and the jailors
sen, who was with them. says that
they secured picture of him while
in there, as they had camera with
them.
After dinner, and in answer to
question who they were, they told the
boarding house man. twas none OF his
business, as long as they paid their
bills. called for their team. and left
for the country, inquiring the way to
Bent Mountain, evidently intending.
from the questions they asked, to take
in the place where Maurice Francis
was killed.
The supposition is, that they were
they took In Richards, and securing
pictures Of the birthplace OF Fight
ing Bob Evons, about whom they ask
ed a great many questions. and from
reports they spent one night with the
brother-in-law of the admiral. some
miles from the village.
The women were young, nice look
ing. and seemed fully capable Of TAX
ing care OF themselves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07
PRETTY RALEIGH WEDDING.
Miss Margaret Devercux Mnckny Mar.
ried to MIR. George Lyle Jones.

-'-As NSOA ~ ~ IL SOuCbs
Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
RALEIGH. N. c., May 6.-There was
very impressive marriage ceremony
at Christ Episcopal Church this after
noon, when Miss Margaret Devereux
Mackay became the bride of Mr.. George
Lyle Jones. a prominent young lawyer
of franklin, n. c. The marriage SER
vice was performed by the Rev Milton
a. Barber, rector and the bridal party
We're Wiss Katherine Mackay, sister o.
the bride, as maid of honor: Mr.. j. K.
Doughton, of Winston Salem, as best
man and Mr. L. L. Gwyn. Waynesville:
Mr.. Albert Little. Mr.. G. d. Mackay and
Mr., W. S. Wilson. of Raleigh, ushers.
The church was lighted with numerous
tapers and presented a typical nuptial
scene.
The bride is one OF Raleigh's most
charming young women, a daughter
OF Mr. J. ]. Mackay, popular In social
circles throughout the State. The
bridegroom lived in Raleigh three
years holding a clerkship with the
North Carolina Corporation Commits
sion. and is now successfully engaged
in the practice OF law in Franklin.
They will go for bridal trip North,
including New York and Boston. ana
be at home in Franklin after June 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07
0BITUARY
Mrs. Mary v. DnyIs.

[special to The Times Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK. VA, May 6.--Mrs. Mary
v. Davis died to-day at tho Hotel
Jamestown. Snithheld. Va. aged
sevonty-seven. She is survived by a
brother, T. j, Chapman, commissioner
of revenue in Isle OF Wight county, ana
five daughters, all married.
ThOmns II. ChcwnInE.
Especial to The Times Dispa tch.l
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, May O.
Thomas Fl. Chewing. Of spotsylvanla
county died to-day at the home Of his
son, L. P. Chewing. near Partlows.
Aged sixty-nine years. He Is survived
by his Wife and six children.
Professor Thomas j. Williams.
Special to The Times Dspatc h.
STANTON, VA, May 6.--Professor
Thomas j, Williams died this morning
at HIS home in the county, aged about
seventy years. leaving a wife and four
children. Prof. Williams was a mute.
and for twenty-five years or more was
an INSTRUCTOR of ability at the State
School for the Deaf and the Blind here.
Mrs. Allen Bowman.
Snecial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.1
WOODSTOCK. VA, May 8.-NIrs. Re-
becca Bowman, wife of Allen Bowman,
died suddenly this morning at TOMS
Brook. She arose from her he'd and
was seated on a chair when! She fell
forward dead. She was sixty seven
wears old and Is survived by her hus-
band.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07

clerks are constantly busy maintain
ing correspondence Of vast proper
lions, indicating substantial Horne re-
turns that Will come in from the many
county primaries and conventions yet
to be held.
The announcement that the Beaufort
county Democrats have put forward
former state Senator Stephen c. Bra.
gaw for Lieutenant- Governor meets
with marked approval here, and the
prediction is freely made that llc will
make an exceptionally strong showing
III the state convention at Charlotte.
The official announcement comes to
Secretary Joseph II. Pogue. Of the
North Carolina State Fair, that the
South Carolina state Fair has just
been added to the Virginia Carolina
circuit, and the spartansburg Is. CD
Fair will also come in. This makes
three State fairs-yirginia, North and
South Carolina--in the circuit, besides
seven of the best general fairs. Col
Samuel Walton. OF Virginia, is presi-
dent Of the circuit organization, and
has one OF the finest racing stables in
the south. He writes Secretary Posue
that especially good racing features
are assured for the circuit. october
18th to 10th are the Raleigh dates.
The State Board OF Examiners state
superintendent Joyner, chairman, was
in session here to-day grading the ex-
animation papers of applicants for ap-
pointments as public high school
teachers for the April examinations.
1t develops that comparatively few
stood the examination. July 9th and
10th at the county seats are the dates
for the next examinations.
The Goose Grease Company" of
Greensboro. received a charter to-day,
100000 capital authorized and $4,000
subscribed, by r. F. Rice. w. r. Land
and B. II. Merrimon. for the manufac-
ture of liniments of various kinds and
other chemical compounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07

and at night by the Rev. DR.. w. IL.
Smith, OF the Foreign Mission Board
Mr.. Stone Is a native of Virginia, but
has spent the greater part of his min
istry In the North, and came here from
New Haven. He has done a fine work
here. and is held In high regard both
by his congregation and by those of
other denominations with whom he
hns come in contact.
The Elizabeth City special stated
that Mr.. Stone had left for Columbia
to attend the Baptis, Association. He
will return to this city the latter part
OF the week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07
CALL REV. <. w. STONE
Popular Richmond Pastor Is Wanted by
Church in Elizabeth City, n. c.

Rev. u, w. Stone. for three years
pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church,
this city, has, according to a special
telegram in the Norfolk papers, been
called to the pastorate of the First
Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, N, G.
This information will come as q great
surprise to the members of Mr.; stones
church, who are greatly attached to
him. and who would regret very much
his acceptance of the call,
Mr.. Stone. who preached on Sunday
in the church to which, he was called
that night, has not yet returned to the
city. and an officer of his church stated
last night that nothing more was
known as to the call than what was
in the telegram
In his absence from the pulpit last
Sunday. the place was filled in tile
morning by the Rev. DR.. r, Fl. Pitt,