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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30
BOOKS FOR POLAR TRIP.
{ Two Travelling Libraries Taken on
 Peary's Expedition.

With the prospect of being the
 first printed pages to penetrate the
 uppermost polar region, two sets of American books are being carried to l the northern seas in the hold of l Lieutenant Peary's ship Roosevelt.
 Reports that these two of their 3 1000 l floating libraries were going into
 brisk circulation among the Arctic
 explorers when the party finally cast off for the pole have reached the ' headquarters of the American Sea- mems Friend society in New York city recently. That some of this I1a-
 tion's literary works may eventually
 be planted beside. the flag at the
 "farthest north is the object of the
 crew who are to enjoy them in the
 solitude of the next two years.
 Months before the Roosevelt was
 finally commissioned for its latest
 dash toward the pole the preparation
 of these libraries, which were to oc- cupy the minds of the men through
 the long polar night, was carefully
 begun. From list of the 61S,400
 volumes, which they have placed be-
 fore 442,230 sailors on every sea fin
 the last fifty years, the officers of
 the American Seamen's Friend soci- ety chose two sets best calculated to supply the hungry brains of the iso-
 lated explorers. Those books of travel, adventure, history, religion, fiction and biography, which have come back most thumbed from al- most a hundred thousand fo'eastles, were finally selected. In two of the society's book chests the collections were arranged and sent to be set up in the mess room of the Peary ship at Shooters Island, where it was being finally outfitted. A dictionary, Bible, atlas and Pilgrims Progress were included with the fiction favor ties of the seamen.
 It is the more sober works that stand the men in best stead in the long test of the Arctic night, Lieu tenant Peary declared, before leav- ing New York to join his ship. In his last ''farthest north" expedition the explorer found one of these Ii- braries steady resource for his men, marooned in the ice packs. The books which served through that long night siege from October 12 to March 6 are lying in their weatherbeaten case at the head quarters of the society. The lighter fiction is much more free from the tell-tale dogears which mark heavily the more serious volumes that were thumbed over and over in the frigid solitude.
 If Peary succeeds in planting these volumes beside the American flag at | the pole, the 26,000 libraries which | the society has kept afioat for half a | century will have penetrated every region on the globe known to the | seafarer. From almost every state in this country applications to set one of these book chests on it's con- stant course have been received. Each library is registered and regu- larly reported in it's wanderings to any one who may pay $20 to launch | and keep 1t afloat. To President Roosevelt, who as boy of 10 pre- sented one of these libraries for the society, the sight of the two book chests on Peary's ship was as famiI-i lar as it has now become to hundreds1 of thousands of sailors the world over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30

Large size Trunks, bound with Delaware fibre
 and bese brass trimmed, regular s7.98 trunk sale price. each. ...s-...... .$5.49 Steel Bound Trunks, with brass and leather trim mings, leather straps, cloth lined, regular $10.75, trunk sale price,, each. h..... ...... $79s Mems Travelling Trunks, brass bound, linen lined
 leather straps regular $14.9s trunk sale price,
 each s......z ..s.. @... SfO 9S Automobile Trunks, made of patent leather linen
 lined, regular $22.50, trunk sale price, each Si4 9s Ladies' Hat Trunks, brass bound, regular sS50,
 uuhk salc price, each. SJ.OS Travelling Trunks suitable for both men and wo-
 men, very best make, linen lined solid brass
 trimmed two trays regular $22.50, trunk sale
 price, each ...... .... Sl4.9S
 SUIT CASES.
 Japanese Willow Suit Cases 22, 24 and 26 inch
 es, trunk sale prices. 8Sc $1 .25 and Sf 20 each Japanese Willow Telescope Suit Cases with leath-
 CT handles, corners and straps. g, 24 and 2s
 inches, trunk sale $139, S175 and Sf 9s each Japanese Mating club shape Travelling Bags with
 round rsatchel handles and best quality brass
 locks and bolts, the newest and most desirable
 or this seasons novelties. in 14 15 and Is
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 keratol and leather, from: 1.35 to 4.5O each Full size 2f Inch Keratol Suit Cases, brass locks
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30
JACQUES
THE PRINCE OF LIARS

The double bill at the Jacques this week is proving popular attraction The Vampire" is a wealthy un- scrupulous man who plans to abduet an innocent stage struck girl. The girl makes a wonderful impression on the man and wins his respect. The playlet is cleyerly portrayed by Frank Charlton and Miss Cecile Holmes. The play this week is a three-act, laugh-producing farce call- ed The Prince of Liars" It was written by the English dramatist, Sidney Grundy. Every moment is hi larious and the audience is kept in continuous ripple of laughter. David Nj. Hartford has the role of smooth, fearless preyarieator and plays the part with uncommon cleyerness. Miss Nordstrom has a role which gives her excellent opportunities. The play is handsomely mounted. Ladies' gold watches are given to the ladies at the matinees. Polls popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30
A PRISONER FOR LIFE.

Queer things come out of bottle. pink elephants. creepy lizards, black bugs. red giraffs. hobgoblins, etc. But not even an extra long session with quart of "Foriy-rod' has ever been known to produce a live rat from a bottle. Yet. np ir Prohibition Maine, there's a sure enough. living rat in a beer bottle. Wilbur Neady. of Randolph. has the curiosity. The beer bottle has a small neck. and the rat must have erswled into it about as soon as h. could move, for although he is only three inches long now. he cannot get out again. The Kennebee Journal vonehes for the yarn.-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30
THE BANKS OF CANADA.

Canadians are proud of their bank ing system, which is admittedly one of the strongest in the world. There are thirty-five banks with Dominion charters, and these banks have 1929 branches. The total paid-up capital of these is $s5,s27.9g2. and the sur plus or reserve account is s69.s27,- ss2. A government requirement is that before depositors can suffer. shareholders must lose in paid-up stock through double liability an amount nearly equal to the entire deposits. It is stated that 5000 600 of deposits in Canadian banks are made by residents of foreign countries.-Consul H. D. Van Sant, Kingston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30
Sayin Rock Excursion Tonight.

The popular excursion to Savin Rock tonight is assured of a large patronage and only few tickets re- main on sale. Do not miss this en- joyable occasion to visit the shore and see Sarin Rock in its most at tractiye form.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30

We have recently added to our artistic force direct from the Fifth Avenue studio of Mar ceau, the services of Mir. William Tews, oper- ator and head retoucher for many years for Sarony and Marcesu. New York City. High CT grade work at former reasonable prices. ADT'S ART STORE and PHOTO STUDIO,
 54-56 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30

Bert Barber. of El.on. wis. says:
 VI have only taken four doses of De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have done for me more than anF other medicine has ever done. Sold hy Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-30

ODD BELTS, broken sizes, were 10c to $1 each, now ...s.,..,.s... 1c each Hat Pins White Combs Cuff Buttons and Shirt \ Waist Sets, etc, 10c to soc now. .. 1c Odd designs and sizes, Stamped Doies, all sizes. were lbc to soc, now .....ss.s.t. 1Oc each Remnants and odd lengths in dress trimming. @ Persians and Braids, were 12 isc to soc yard, Odd Buckles in gilt and oxydized, were 25c to Odd lots Writing Paper, all plain, smooth and
 linen finish, value up to 25c box, now. 10c box Odd lot of White Canvas Shoes. (oxfords), high
 and low heel, all sizes, regular prices s1.25
 to s1.oV, ROW ....... ....... ,..5s..f oDc a par 30 pair of Patent Kid Tip Oxfords. A. B and c e&
 widths, regular prices s2.50 and s3, now.
 ....... ....ss...... ...... ... ... Doc pair White Canvas Shoe Cleaner, regular price Toe.
 now ......s 1..a.... ...... ..,.... for 10c
 Our Trunk and Bag Sale started Wednesday morn- ing. Take advantage of this opportunity to save money if you need trunk or bag this season. ~
 STEAMER TRUNKS
 Best brass trimmed, fibre bound linen lined F
 riveted throughout 32 34 and 36 inch. regu-
 lar prices $10.75, sl1.25 and s11.75 each
 trunk sale prices each... SS0S, $95g and S10 Steamer Trunks. steel +bound. brass trimmed.
 cloth lined, SG and 34 inch. regular prices
 s6sS and $7.5s, trunk sale prices, each 2 Full size Travelling Trunks fibre bound heavy
 weight solid brass trimmings. fully riyeted
 throughout, heavy sole leather straps all
 round the trunk. 36 inches long. regular price
 sl5.sS, trunk sale price. each... .... . :. sf230 Steamer Trunks, Duck covered steel and brass
 bound iron bottoms each ..... S3.50 to S1255 Travelling Trunks, full size Travelling Trunks,
 canvas covered and vanished, metal bound
 regular s415, trunk sale price. each..... s2.9sI
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-08-29

1t refreshing these days where the mckake and
refomr continuously confronting with evidence of corruption
bribery graft and hevery the of public officials relate
story that shows the other side of the picture The fault with
of publications today that they looking for the sensational
extraordinary happenings the criminal violations of the
laws society and kindred things The fact that performs
good conscientious honorable days deeds by unobsved
the part of public Many and noble deeds
consummated daily that would inspiring and eevang only
they were known
We have in mind incident that occurred time
remembers when the mucted of thousands
dollars by gang of srewd bounty snders who operated this
few By forming conspiracy with minor officials
in of the departments of state they succeeded successfully
carrying their nearious work through extended period and final
ly escaped with their booty from the
The shers office and the officers of the law conducted dgen
search for the criminals but they shrewd crafty offenders
Lad evidently succeeded covering their tracks almost perfectly but
by eternal vigilance and watchuness clue finally obtained that
led Denver Deputy Sheriff JOS c. Sharp the Colorado
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-08-29

capital the reaching there learned that
wanted German by Europe but had communicated
with living in certain isolated house in Denver that he
would reach there The deputy planned waiting and
night he rewarded for his search by his cautiously
the house The deputy also entered the occupied
by German confronted him with his pistol handcufed
him. The criminal cool and collected and complied with each
of the official but when they about leave the building
for the jail the bounty swinde cody and deliberately said Now
have the drop all right You have have
but before take here lock Jail
this proposition You officer working salary
get very much credit for what you you don't get
much Now there but and and
knows have arrested necessarily needs
have with and have $4,000 in safety deposit
vault You keep your power
safety deposit box with and will you the $4,000
and simply fail to find me-"
Further details The Utas
show that German and his fellow
convicted and served their
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-08-29
Political Pointers

Major H. Myon and Farley White both of Salt Lake Coun
would like handle the states funds during the four
Mr. David Matson of Weber County Mr. H. E. Smyhe of San Pete
County and H. L. Cummings of Utah County also anxious
the people of the state in that capacity
auditor Walter Caldewood Of Summit vor
Ajax of Tooele and D. ewes of Emery County already
in the field.
A. R. Barnes Patterson, N H. Tanner and Harry J. Robin
of Salt Lake County Geo. Havosen John Murphy and John
Bagley of Weber County ndustrousy working the
nation of attorney general
Superintendent of Public Instruction. A. c. Nelson like Mar
shall Spry that he has competitors for the nomination
The Democratic leaders sangune expressing belief that
they will the this fall for Bryan but thus far there have
been announced candidates for nominations the ticket There
has been talk going the rounds recently Uncle Jesse Knight
Democratic nominee for governor.
In Salt Lake County both the Republican American
candidates
affairs in order serving county
official capacity 81
Bryan clubs being formed by the Democrats and Taft clubs
Ivy the Republicans what these Taft clubs
definitely settled the minds of people Some is be
liberal broad W. H. Taft for presi
dent regardless of how they Others think
should be restricted organization and should member
ship only those who "dyed in the WOOL ubcans To-
caly as well as nationally.
The Socialists will least have rosing rally during the
that will be Sept 10th when their candidate presidency
Eugene " Debs accompanied by special band will hold forth
Zion.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-08-29

With both the presidential candidates of the two great national
parties officially and formally notified that they have been duly and
properly nominated the standard bearers OF their
political campaign be said to be fairly opened The
extremely hot of and the natural
atmosphere much cooler and therefore the large quantities
hot air that the political organizations will carefully distribute
throughout different sections of the will be thank
fully received than if they had come
Locally political situation has taken particularly
astounding appearance Most of the agitation and activity thus
m within the ranks Of the Republican party but whatever lack
the of candidates for state offices in
other parties there plenty of applicants and receptive candidates
Republican convention make this deficit
The Hon. Spry and clear field for the
nomination and judging by what his friends he will
the popular candidates for put
OF without saying that he will be
nominated by accamaton.
Congress the incumbent Mr. JOS Howell out for
denomination substantial supporters who
fdent that he will easily be nominated
Christensen and his friends do share this opinion
with Mr. Howels friends Mr. Christensen making vigorous
campaign for the nomination
justice of the court VIM M McCary the
incumbent denomination with indication of winning
However encouragement M Breden has entered
the lists against him.
Tngey would like be secretary of state and is working
himself in that office A. Edwards state
auditor Cotton of Unta County also for the
retaryship.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-04
Nashville Students Coming.

Concerning the Nashville students,
who are to appear at Woodman Hall
in Dallas, Tuesday, September s.,
it has been said: "The name Nashville
Students, stands for the highest form
of moral and universal entertainment
today. And II you care for a good
show that will give you an evening
of thorough enjoyment, you will not
be disappointed, as the people with
the company, have been carefully
selected for his or her singing and
dancing ability. This company has
been before the people for twenty I've
years and there is hardly person in
America who has not heard of them.
The roster, this year, includes the
following well-known artists The
Mitchells,' The Parties From The
South Henderson and Bruce, whole
sale and retail dealers in fun, singing
and dancing. Frank Edwards, who
discussesthe happenings Of the present
time and in way that will make you
forget your troubles. The other men,
bers of the company will do their
share to make you happy. 9-4-lt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-04
Closing Week of Mission.

The Catholic Mission In the Wood
man Hall will be closed Sunday after
noon, September 6, at 8 80 o'clock
instead of at z 80 as was at first
announced. The subject Of the clos
ing lecture will be ''The Catholic
Church and Its Doctrines" Non
Catholics will have an excellent oppor-
tunity on this occasion to get from an
authentic source a good general idea
of the holdings of the Catholic faith.
The Fathers who are giving the mis-
sion desire to express their sincere
gratitude to the people of Dallas for
the kindly treatment that has been
accorded them during their stay in
this city. An active effort is under
way to have the Sisters hospital
founded in Dallas, movement, which
il carried out, will mean much to the
city and surrounding country. The
greatest difficulty may be in getting
the sisters to take charge OF the new
institution, owing to the fact that
there is so great a demand for their
services elsewhere.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-04
SEWER CONTRACT AWARDED
Seven Companies Offer Bids on Pro-
ject Before Council Session
Wednesday Night.

The work on the extension of the
sewer system of Dallas will be COM
menced at once, and the new mains
will be completed by December 10. The
city's advertisement for bids on the
project brought few definite results
until Wednesday, the day on which
the bids closed, and then Judge L. D.
Brown, the city auditor, was fairly
overwhelmed by the throng Of repre-
sentatives from various firms, with
requests to examine the plans. with
bids to offer and scores of questions to
ask concerning the project.
Bids from the following seven COM
panies were submitted to the city
council at its special session Wednes-
day evening: 'Venske & Taylor, of
Cottage Grove; jacobson -Bade Com
pany, Pacific Contracting Company,
Joseph Paquet, George Gordon, John
Keating and G. W. Sweeney, of Port
land. The bids were referred to the
finance committee, which met yester-
day morning, and after examining
the merits Of the various propositions,
awarded the contract to Messrs Ven
ske & Taylor, their bid being $17903.75
The Council ratified their decision at
special session last night and work
on the new sewer system will probably
be begun as soon as the contract has
been duly signed,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-04

Oyster shells, great food for young
and old chickens, at Loughary's. If
The OBsKRvER Office wants theprinr-
ing you are particular about
Money Of private parties to loan at
6 per tent on well-improved farms.
SBLEY & EAKIE.
Legal blanks for sale at this Office.
DR.. Donohoe, Dentist. UgloW Bldg
Room 1. Mutual Phone 256.
DRY fir cordwood wanted in any
quantity up to 500 cords TO be delivered
10 Dallas or Pals City. For further
particulars. call on, or address. Salem,
Falls City & Western BY. o.. Dallas.
w.R Ellis. agent for Daily Ore
Qonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered At your house
by the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
DRY fr cordvood wanted In any
quantity up 70 500 cords 10 be delivered
IN Dallas or Falls City. For further
particulars. call on. OF address Salem
Pals City a Wessern Ry. Co. Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-04
New Firm Takes Possession.

M. E. Schoweiler retired from the
Dallas Furniture Company, Wednes-
day, and the new firm Of Adams Il
Brobst took control of the business.
Mr.. Brobst, who is a son-in-law of
Mrs. Martha Stafrin, of this city, came
to Oregon last Fall from the East, and
has won many friends in Dallas dur
ing his short residence here. He is
now employed on the street improve
ment work with City Engineer Morri-
son, and will leave the active manage
ment of the new business in the hands
OF his partner until this Fall, when
the street improvement will be
temporarily discontinued. Conrad
Stafrin is also a stockholder in the
new enterprise. Read the big ad OF
the new firm on the first page Of this
paper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-04
GIVE GIFT TO ALMA MATER
Latest Graduating Class From Mon
mouth Normal Presents School
With Memorial Tablet.

A dispatch from Monmouth in
yesterdays Oregonian says:
"a large marble slab has been pre-
sented by the June, '0s. class to the
Oregon State Normal School. The
slab is 9x22 feet and has carved upon
1t the name of the school and date of
its founding, with also the date Of the
June class. 1t is placed in niche in
the tower, 40 feet above ground, and
is not only an ornament to the build
ing but a memorial Of the large
graduating class that erected it.
'aIhe 1908 class has been notable in
the history of the school for its enter
prise and spirit, and it has further
shown its originality in this last
official act of its school life. The Gus
tom of each graduating class leaving
a present to the institution has been
in vogue for the past seven or eight
years and the rule followed heretofore
has been to give picture or piece OF
statuary for the assembly hall OF
library.
This class will be widely repre-
.sented in the schools of the state the
coming year, its members, who have
so far reported, teaching in the
following schools: Burns, Cove. La
Grande, Condor, Mitchell, Wasco,
The Dalles, Mount Hood, Seaside
Tillamook, Sheridan, Newberg, Salem
Albany, Eugene, Springfield and
Grants Pass. The average salary re-
ceived by the 20 or more who have
reported and not including principals
is $50 per month.