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Arizona republican., 1909-07-16

market reached today was si-29. The setting of new high mark for July wheat was accomplished on initial transactions. the opening quotations ranging from s1271s to Sf.29, The be- lated shorts were anxious bidders at the start and this caused fresh ad- vance The demand for July option wsa satisfied early in the day. As trading progressed the bearish senti- ment was augmented by severe slump in the price of cash wheat in the western markets.
 The low point for July, s122A, was reached late in the day although the price rallied more than a cent, senti- ment in the pit was decidedly bearjsh at the close with July SIPS Septem- Der was $1.10A. The corn market was weak throughout and closed weak, %cm 7sc to cent below the previous close with July at 71%.
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
METALS.

New York, July 15.-The London tin market was unchanged. e131 12s Sd for spot. but a shade higher. G133 2s Sd for futures. Locally the market was easy and little lower. s2S.S7h O. 29.O21k.
 Copper declined slightly in London. spot was quiet, s5S; futures e5S 12s Sd The local market was weak and unchanged, lake S13.25@133T1z; cleo trolytic s12.62h h@12S7h and casting $12.50@12.75. Lead was unchanged at ZIP Ills 3d in London. The local market was steady at S4.S2 F d435.
 Spelter was unchanged locally s5.35 65.4O.
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
.A C0ELAPSIhG BUILDING
 OVERWHELMs MANY SEVEN ARE NOW KNOWN TO BE
 DEAD. Probably Two More and Twenty Four
 Injured.

Philadelphia, Pa. July 15.-In one of the busiest sections of the city, fivestory brick building at the northeast corner of 11th and Market streets. which was being reconstruct ed. collapsed this afternoon, burying or pinning beneath the ruins thirty two persons, seven of whom are dead. one missing. one fatally injured and tWenty-four seriously injured.
 Narrow escapes were many. Those killed were workmen. It is supposed that by moving one of the girders the entire structure was loosened. Be- fore professional aid could be mus tered. automobiles, teamster wagons and all sorts of nearby vehicles were filled with the dead and injured and hurried to the hospitals WOrkmen tonight continue to dig in the ruins
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
LIVES WITHOUT HEART.

We have heard of people living without any heart in the purpose of their lives. If you lack snap and ginger in your worldly pursuits. it may quickly be supplied by using Sexine Pills, the tonic that cures all forms of nerve weakness. No matter what your weakness is. if it is at all of a nervous nature. it can be cured by Sexine Pills. If they fail. the cou- pons in the book are good for the return of your money. Price, $1 box, S boxes s5, with full guarantee. Address or call ENey 6 HuIett, drug sists, where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute.
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
HONOLULU oEFENsEs.
A Test of the New Guns Commanding
 of the Harbor.

Honolulu. July 15.-Under the direc- ton of Capt. William P. Platt of the ordnance department, eight great nor tars of the Fort Ruger defenses on Diamond Head Point. were fired for the first time today. The guns com mand the only approach to Honolulu
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16

harbar. and are the first coast defenses to be installed.
 The test proved them thoroughly satisfactory Captain Platt arrived yesterday on the transport Thomas to supervise the placing of other guns.
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
THE QUEEN CREEK LANDS.

Washington, July 14 = Cspeciall =
 The reclamation service has in structed its engineers to make an in vestigation as to restoration of the lands on Queen Creek, which were withdrawn for irrigation purposes.
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
GRAIN.

Chicago. July 15.-Wheat for July delivery performed lofty tumbling act. in the board of trade today, first advancing two cents above the high. record mark for the season then drop ping nearly seven cents The best
Arizona republican., 1909-07-16
STOCKS.

New York, July 15.-Atchison 116. St Paul 154. New York Central 1928, Pennsylvania 137A, Reading 1547s. Southern Pacific 1S31s, Union Pacific 194, Steel 71h, Steel Pfd. 126.
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
y state FAIR Of Today.

The state fair has become recogniz-
ed as an auxiliary in helping to build
up the general agricultural interests
of live stock and agricultural districts
The incentive of exhibition contest and
friendly competition at the Michigan
State fair, which opens September 2
and continues until September 10, will
stimulate and encourage in the mind
of Michigan stockmen and agricultur
lists. a desire the following year TO do
something better.
The fair influence is not confined to
one line or one branch of agricultural
industry. but extends TO every derart-
ment of home life, farm and industrial
enterprise II is sufficiently broad to
take in every feature of manufacture
and production. even 10 the educa-
tional accomplishments of the public
schools Of the state.
The Michigan State fair has become
the great clearing house institution as
IL were. for the breeder, the feeder the
producer. the scientist, and In fact
every branch OF industry to be intro
duced TO an Intelligent and appreci-
ative public II Is here where the
wide-awake producer brings the best,
the choicest of his herd the pick of
his product of whatever nature. to
test the merit and its value when
placed in comparison with the work
and efforts of others. The State Fair
is an educational institution and a
means Of congregating into one sys-
tematically arranged exhibition, the
best of everything the state has pro-
duced
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
WONDERFUL PROGRESS.
The State Fair Grounds and Buildings
Worth Nearly a Half Million
Dollars.

The Michigan State Fair was organ
lied sixty years ago and during most
Of the time until 1t was established
IN Detroit its fight for existence has
been strenuous. Many times the
clouds OF failure lowered dangerously
near, but owing to the determined ef-
forts of friends it has finally been es-
tablished on a firm financial basis.
Five years ago the fair was per-
manently located in Detroit, because
T. was believed that with so large a
population to draw attendance frNn.
the chances Of success would be much
brighter
There were only $4,000 in the
treasury when the fair was first To-
Gated in Detroit. The 147 acres
owned by the society cost $S5 900.
Detroit business men at once came to
the aid of the society and donated
heavily AS a result large, commo-
dious and beautiful buildings were
erected as were also a grand stand
with seating capacity OF 1000. live
stock barns, race track. band stand
and many other buildings. The
grounds were graded into streets with
cinder drives, shrubbery and trees
planted fences erected and various
other improvements made until now
the property represents an investment
of nearly half million dollars.
Against this half a million dollar
plant, there is only an indebtedness
Of s160,000 The great portion OF
which is covered by the original bond
issue
Most other State Fairs are owned
by the commonwealths in which they
are located. but every effort to turn
this over to the state has failed. Mich
igan should support the State Fair
and help to upbuild It, The Mime
sofa and Iowa state legislatures have
appropriated large sums for new
equipment and the state Of Michigan
should do the same This fair is pure
" a state institution and should have
the support OF every person in both
the upper and lower peninsulas.
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
FREE cHlLDREN's DAY.
Invitation to Attend the State Fair as
Their Guests.

The Michigan State Fair manage
ment is determined TO make children's
day. which viii occur this year on
Tuesday, September 7 one of the most
entertaining features of the big eX-
hibit Every yOungster in the state
of Michigan under twelve years of age
will be admitted to the grounds free
Last year it is estimated that 90
600 children were guests Of the fair
management and the occasion proved
so popular that II has been decided
TO make the event a permanent fea
ture
The Detroit Board OF Education had
planned to open all the public schools
on the above date, but at the request
of the fair management they will not
open until one day later in order that
the children may enjoy the hospitality
of the big institution. This extension
OF the summer vacation is made Just
long enough to give the little folks an
exciting finish to long holiday sea
son.
1t is hoped by the management OF
the Michigan State Fair that other
schools will follow the example set by
the Detroit Board of Education, and
postpone opening one day, or close
school for one day in order that the
children from every part OF this great
commonwealth may be able to attend
the State Fair as their guests.
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
Prices Have Been Reduced.

Admission to the grandstand at the
Michigan State Fair this year will be
reduced to twenty-five cents, the form
er price of fifty cents being consider
ed too high. One general price. there
fore. will be charged for both the
grandstand and bleacher seats, when
the fair is in progress from Septem-
Der I'd to September 10th.
1t is believed that the public will
appreciate this move on the part of
the Michigan s ate Fair management
md that mrre persons will avail
themselves of this convenience at the
big exhibit. These seats are indis.
pensible for those who wish to thor.
oughly enjoy the races, the horse
show, the fire eworks and many other
attractions that can be seen to ad.
vantage from this part OF the grounds.
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
American Simplicity.

An American bishop who was visit
ing in England was greatly amused.
not to say annoyed. by the way the
Englishmen addressed him Indeed, he
became heartily tired of Your Grace 3"
when I returned to America" the
bishop would say afterward, you can
imagine my surprise and delight. too.
when one of MY friends. standing on
the pier, caught a glimpse of me as
| waited to descend the gangplank,
and called forth to me, Hello, Bish!'"
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
a : allure

Has your son had any success as a
lawyer?"
Well, no, to tell the truth. he
hasn't. He has been practicing now
tor nearly eleven years and he has
never been elected to the legislature
or been appointed receiver for any
thing or even become president Of
any railroad company 1t begins to
look as if he may have to exc out
living just practicing law"
The true northerner., 1909-07-16
ESplained.

How does it happen that third of
the population of your vast country
is in the east?" asked the visitor.
II presume the discomfort of rid
ing brake beams has to be regarded
as a factor" explained the native
student of sociology.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19

The report Of the schools OF Polk
county for the month ending Decem-
"a has Just been completed by Super
intendent II. @. Seymour, having been
considerably delayed by the slowness
Of a number Of the teachers of the
county in sending in the reports for
their various districts. In the 60
schools In session during December a
total OF 2646 are registered, l404 Of
whom are boys and 1242, girls. The
average daily attendance was 2432 or
$40 percent, 1909 pupils being neither
absent nor tardy during the entire
month. The schools placed on the
roll of honor for attendance, having
made a per cent of 95 or more are ::
Bridgeport, Lewisville, Ballston, Salt
Greek, Parker, Monmouth, Scroggins,
Gooseneck, Cochrane, Rickreall, Oak
Point, Elkins, Independence, Buell.,
Spring Valley, Popcorn, Harmony,
Upper Salt Greek 200 per cent? North
Dallas, Etna, Sunnyslope, Guthrie,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
OregOns Defeat Neenah.

The Oregons defeated Neenah, Wis
consin, in a hard basketball game
Thursday night by score of 10 to IL,
and thus recovered their prestige in
that state, which had received severe
blow on the two preceding nights,
when they suffered defeat at the
hands Of the team in Lon Du Lac
Friday, Saturday and Sunday the
team played no game, but was
scheduled to meet Detroit last night.
The report of that game was held up
last night and did not reach Dallas
until about 10 o'clock this morning,
when telegram was received an
nouncing forfeited game awarded
to Dallas by score of to 0. The two
teams did not appear on the floor
owing to dispute over the selection
Of officials for the game and Dallas
was afterward obliged to secure a
lawyer to get the amount of their play
ing contract covered. The Oregons
will line up against the Buffalo
Germans, the champion team of the
world, Wednesday night, and the
resulting struggle will probably be
one OF the hardest and most scientific
in the history of the game.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
DEATH CALLS PIONEER
Ira F. M. Butler Passes Away At His
Home In Monmouth Aged Sc
Years.

Ira T. M. Butler, one Of the most
widely known of the pioneers of Polk
county, died at his home in Mon
mouth, Saturday, January 16, at the
age of SO years and months.
Mr.. Butler was born in Kentucky in
1912, when his father was private in
the American army serving under
Wayne in the last war with Great
Britain. At the age of II he moved to
Illinois with his parents, settling in
the city of Monmouth, where he
resided until 1868, when he crossed
the plains to Oregon.
In 1885 Mr.. Butler married Mary A.
Davidson, eight children being born
to the union, three Of whom survive
him : Misses Maggie and Allie Butler,
Of Monmouth, and s. A. D. Butler, a
fruit raiser Of Napa, California.
While in Illinois he served as deputy
sheriff Of Warren county under his
father and in 1888 he was elected sher-
if. For seven years he was circuit
clerk under the famous Stephen A.
Douglas.
When he came to Oregon he secured
donation land claim of 800 acres
situated on the Luckiamute river,
which he held until 1856 when he dis
posed of it and moved to the site Of
the. present city Of Monmouth, where
with a number of others he laid out
town, which, in compliment to him,
was named after his home city in
Illinois.
From that time until about 1882,
when he virtually retired from public
life, Mr.. Butler was one Of the lead
ing men in the political and civil life
of Polk county. In his political affili-
ations, he was Democrat and in
Oregon, as in Illinois, he proved him
self a leader in his party. He served
in the Legislature in 1856, '5S and '62,
acting as Speaker of the House in
1858. From 1878 to 's2 he was Judge of
Polk county and during large part
of his public career, he served as
Justice of the Peace in his district.
He was one of the founders Of the
Polk County Bank in Monmouth,
and one of the founders of the
Christian College, being member Of
its board of trustees until it was finally
merged with the State Normal School,
when he resigned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Butler celebrated their
golden wedding in 1885 and only three
years after, death called his faithful
wife from his side.
The funeral services were held in
Monmouth, Sun day afternoon, and
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
MONROE MILLER IS DEAD
Venerable Citizen of Dallas and Ore
gon Pioneer Claimed By The
Grim Reaper.

A. Monroe Miller died at his home
in this city Sunday night, after a
brief illness, aged 81 years and 10
months. A fall received by slipping
on the icy porch Of his home last
Thursday, was directly responsible
for his death, his age and enfeebled
condition m aking it impossible for
him to rally from the shock.
Mr.. Miller was born in Cole county,
Missouri, November 9, 1927. He was
son of Richard Miller, whose ances-
tors had emigrated to America from
Scotland. Mr.. Miller lived in Missouri
until he was 10 years of age, when he
started with his parents, on April IL,
1S47, on the long trip across the plains.
After being six months on the road
they reached Oregon and settled near
McMinnville, where his father took
up donation land claim. In 1S49 his
father moved to California and in the
following year, the deceased and his
brother followed to that state where
he remained until 1851 when he
returned to Oregon and settled on
donation claim near Rickreall. After
ward, 1862 he made several trips
with pack horses to the Florence
mines.
Mr.. Miller remained on his farm
near Rickreall until about 1884, when
he moved to Dallas where he resided
until the time of his death.
He was twice married his first wife
being Margaret Crowley, who died
only few months after their wedding.
Afterward he married Mrs. Lucinda V.
(Fulkerson) Logan, pioneer Of 1852,
who died January s, 1887. Three
children were born to them, only one
OF whom survives him Nellie E., the
wife Of U. S. Grant, of this city.
Funeral services were held at the
Baptist church at o'clock this after
noon and the remains were laid to
rest In the old cemetery.
A man of sterling character and
fine social qualities, Mr.. Miller
included in the number of his friends
all with whom he became acquainted
during his residence in Dallas, and
with his departure from among us, is
taken away character and an infu-
ence that has wrought long and
effectively for the welfare of this COM
munlty. He was true Christian
and had been a member of the Baptist
church since early manhood.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
FRESHETS FOLLOW THAW
High Water Does Not Appear Until
Snow Is Practically All
Gone.

In spite Of prophecies Of floods and
destruction to follow in the path Of
the Chinook wind which sprung up
Thursday afternoon, the thawing and
disappearance Of the snow gave
little cause for worry in this section
until this morning. Under an inter-
mittent fall of warm rain the snow
has faded away so gradually that the
increase in the height Of the streams
was almost impreceptible.
Commercial and manufacturing
industries in this city, which were
almost at standstill while the snow
storms endured, begun to swing back
to the normal at the first indications
Of an approaching thaw. Mail routes
were opened up once more and the
business interchanges between town
and rural districts were re-established
within few days.
The mills throughout Polk county
and the logging camps from which
they receive their supplies Of timber,
resumed operations this week. after
having been shut down for a period
Of from six to ten days.
The self fcongratulation of the people
however, over the "ideal thaw" as
they styled it was changed to chagrin
when after the greater part Of the
snow had melted safely, a night Of
contin ued and heavy rain raised
streams to flood height within few
hours. Reports of high water came
in from all over the county this morn
ing, although at no place has the
situation become serious.
A number of cribs and break waters
along the LaCreole have been swept
away and several tracts Of low lands
have been Inundated, but thus far no
great damage to bridges has occurred.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
BUSY COUNCIL MEETING
Matter of Sewer Assessment Causes
Much Discussion-Dallas Will
Number Houses.

The greater part Of last nights
session Of the City Council was spent
In discussing the resolution fixing the
sewer assessments in Dallas and hear
ing any objections brought by property
holders in the various sewer districts,
to the mode Of assessment or the
amount for which they had been
assessed.
The subject is one Of wide interest
among the residents Of Dallas and a
large crowd of the property holders
In the districts In which the assess
ment was made, were present while
the matter was under discussion.
The resolution, after having been
read In detail, was finally adopted,
Councilman Uglow casting the only
dissenting vote. Prior to its adoption,
three objections were entered. one
against the mode of assessment and
two against the amount.
On the first point Hon. J. E. Sibley
appeared, representing a number of
property holders on Clay street and
claiming that as all Of the land on
that street was residence property and
the benefit would be therefore practi-
cally equal to all, requested that the
assessment in that district be made on
the basis Of superficial area instead of
property valuation. The other ob1ec-
tions were made by D. J. Riley and
Frank Kerslake, both of whom claim
that the assessment on their property
is out of just proportion to that on
property lying in the same districts.
After the adoption of the resolution
on street assessment, an ordinance to
have the plumbing in the city of
Dallas regularly inspected was read
for the first time and the ordinance
for the numbering Of the houses in
Dallas was passed.
The contract for the numbering Of
the houses has been given to Holman
& DUNCAN. The signs bearing the
street names will be furnished at IS
cents each and the prices for the num-
bers for the houses will be regulated
by the requirements of the property
owners.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
Elmer Beard at Star Theater.

Elmer Beard, the contortionist who
appeared at the Star Theater last
night in the first of his series of enter
tainments which will be given here
this week, proved himself performer
of more than ordinary ability and his
act was greeted with hearty applause
from the audience. He appears to be
practically jolntless, sliding and
writhing back upon himself, abso-
lutely tying himself in knot and
twisting his body into positions which
seem almost impossible of accomplish
ment for a man built in human form.
His act reminds one of the graceful
coiling Of serpent. 1t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19

J. E. Foster, OF Roseburg, has pur-
chased the Caldwell poolroom and
will move the equipments into the
room in the Uglow building which
was formerly occupied by J. @. Shultz
where he will fit up fine up-to-date
pool and billiard hall. Mr.. Caldwell
will soon move to Eastern Oregon for
the benefit Of his wife's health.
Legal blanks for sale at this office
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
Castles The Grocery For You.

Located one door south of the Dallas
National Bank; carrying a complete
line Of fancy and staple groceries
affording prompt, careful and cour-
teous service to all customers. When
you are In Castles store you can feel
at home. II you are not able to come
up town send In your order by either
phone-he is ready to take care Of it.
1-19-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19

Liberty, Falls City, Cherry Grove,
Mountain View. Rock Creek, High
land, Mistletoe. The following schools
were placed on the roll of honor for
having had no tardles during the
month Smithfleld, Bridgeport. Valley
View, Gooseneck, Rickreall, Upper
Salt Creek, Enterprise, Etna, Concord,
Liberty, Rock Greek, Highland,
Mistletoe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
the remains were buried in the David

the remains were buried in the David
son cemetery near that city.
In his home town, the citizens
reverenced him as a patriarch and
his birthday was the occasion of
annual celebration, during which
scores of friends visited him and
extended their good wishes. Through
out his life, he was one of the highest
and perfect types of strong, positive
and progressive citizen and the record
of achievement which he leaves behind
him, is one of which his children may
we'll be proud.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19

Mrs. Walter Williams, Of Falls City,
left Sunday for a months visit with
her sister, Mrs. F. J. Chapman in
California. She was accompanied as
far as Portland by Mr.. Williams.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19
Interest In Skating Revives.

After a temporary lapse, the interest
of the people of Dallas in the recre.
alton of roller skating seems to have
returned with renewed vigor. The
Colosseum rink was closed during the
greater part of last week and the week
preceding and when its doors were
reopened Saturday night the floor was
quickly filled with larger throng Of
skaters than had been assembled for
months. During the present week
Mr.. Kerslake, the manager, intends
to open the rink on Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday nights.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-19

Adams & Brobst will send you a
plumber to mend those pipes which
were broken in the freezing weather.