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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
BIG BOOSTER MEETING
Plans for Advertising Dallas VIII Bt
Discussed Tonight.

Hon. u. S. Loughary, President OF
the Dallas Board of Trade, requests
the Observer to announce that meet
ing will be held in the Courthouse to-
night to consider plans for boosting
campaign for Dallas for the coming
year. w. B. Wells, manager of the
Southern Pacific Company's publicity
department, will be present with
proposal for a continuation of the ad-
vertising of Dallas in the Eastern and
Middle states.
President Loughary says the indebt-
edness incurred in last years adver-
Using contract has been provided for,
and the meeting tonight is to consider
the advisability of continuing the
campaign. It is hoped that every busi-
ness man and property owner inter-
ested in the welfare of the city VIII
be present, as the Board is anxious to
obtain the real sentiment of the peo-
pie in regard to the best method ol
advertising the town and attracting
homeseekers this way. Those favor
ing the continuation of the present
plan will be welcomed, and any per
sons having contrary opinion will b'
inst as gladly heard. The desire o.
the officers of the Board is to ascer
tin the real sentiment of the mer
chants and business men, to the enc
that any plan that may be adopte'
may be carried on with the enthusias
tic and united support of all. For thi
reason. a large attendance of bushes
and professional men and propert
owners is hoped for.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
BARRY VISITS DALLAS
Pioneer In Mutual Insurance Move
ment Says Business Is Growing.

B. Il. Barry, secretary Of the Mer-
chants Mutual Insurance Association,
Of Dayton, Oregon. was business VS.
itor in Dallas yesterday. Mr.. Barry
saws that the company is making O
steady and healthy growth in member
ship and that the amount of insurance
carried is being increased as rapidly
as is consistent with a safe and con-
servative business policy. He says that
one year ago he estimated that the
company would have cash assets to
the amount of $10,0 at the begin
ming of the year 1910. When the d.
rectors met a few days ago, 1t was
found that the assets amounted to
$4,000 gain of So per cent for the
year.
..The Dayton Mutual is growing, :
said Mr. Barry, "but we recognize the
fact that our strength lies in accept
ing none but the best class of risks
and that those risks must be widely
scattered in the business districts OF
each town. For this reason, we accept
but small per centage Of the business
offered us, and as result we are
proud to say that we have been able
to promptly pay every loss and at the
same time build up the strongest casf
reserve for each $1,000 of insuranef
carried of any insurance company do.
ing business in oregon. Mutual in
surance is no longer an experiment; i
has come to stay"
Mr.. Barry was a guest at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Castle while ir
Dallas, and also spent a few hours II
the office of j. G. VanOrsdel, who ha'
been a member of the Board of Di
rectors since the company was organ
| ized.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

Thomas Rogers, head pharmacist
in w. v. Fuller's drugstore has resign
ed his position, his resignation to be-
come effective March 1. His place
will be taken by D. P. Patterson, who'
for many years since leaving Polk
County, has been employed as man
ager of the Linn Drug Company at
Eugene. Mr.. Rogers resigns his posi-
ton to engage in business for himself
elsewhere. Mr.. Rogers is capapie
pharmacist, thorough business man.
and a courteous and obliging gentle
man. During his stay in Dallas he has
made many friends, and his depart
ure will be regretted. Mr.. Patterson Is
too well known in Polk County to need
any introduction to the people OF the
county and he will be welcomed bach
to Dallas as a valuable addition tc
business and social circles. In losint
one good man, Mr.. Fuller is to be con
graduated upon securing the services
of another.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
CASE is WEAK so FAR
Prosecution Fails TO Connect Her
mann with Conspiracy.

with the close of the ninth day OF
the trial of Bingcr Hermann, the
Government had not connected the de-
fendant directly with the Blue Noun
tain Forest Reserve conspiracy. Ex-
Survevor-General Meldrum's testimo-
nv that Hermann had advised him to
invest in school lands in the Blue
Mountain district is the only point
scored by the prosecution.
An adjournment was taken yester-
dav afternoon at AIS o'clock because
of the illness of Judge Wolverton pre-
siding. A recess was taken earlier In
the afternoon that the ailing jurist
might rest. 1t is not believed that the
trial will be delayed at any length be-
cause of the indisposition Of Judge
wolverton, VINO may be able to re-
sume the hearing this morning.
At adjournment the witness ehaiI
was occupied by George Sorenson
urobably the only one of the Original
conspirators in the Blue Mountair
Forest Reserve case who will be plac
ed on the stand for the Government
Franklin p. Mays and Willard y
Jones. It is said. are demanding a par
don. in consideration Of their test
mony being offered to the prosecution
Federal authorities, 1t is believed, vii
not consent TO the bargain.
sorenson Is relating the entire stor
of his connection with the Blue Noun
tain Forest Reserve. He was convicte
OF conspiracy. but has not yet bee
tenced.-Thursday' oregonian-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
INSTALL OFFICERS
Falls City Odd Fellows and Rebelxahs
Hold Pleasant Session.

The odd Fellows of Falls City have
installed the following officers to serve
for the ensuing lodge year:
Noble Grand--P. j. Schabert.
Vice Grand--Norman Hamilton.
Secretary---J, H. Flower.
Treasurer-G. M. Tice.
Warden-William Ellis.
Conductor-G. ID. Treat.
o. G.-Charles o. Ryan.
I. G.-R. Butler.
r. 8. NJ. G.-F. K. Hubbard.
i. s. N. G.-R. Van Den Basch.
r. S. v. &C. d. Tice.
L. s. ". CT. D. Hollowell.
r, s. Sd. B. Murray.
L. s. S.-W. r. Hinshaw.
Chaplain-E. A. LaDow.
Magnolia Rebekah Lodge has these
new officers:
Noble Grand--Mrs. Mollie Pugh.
vice Grand-Mrs. Jessie Meyer.
secretary-Mrs. Jessie Meyer.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mary Tice.
Warden-Mrs. Maggie Ellis.
Conductor-MissV Viola Weiser.
Chaplain-Mrs. Mary Meyer.
I. G.--Mrs Pearl Ellis
o. G.-George Tice.
r. S. N. G.-Mrs. I. e. Tetherow'
L. s. N. Civilian Ellis.
r. S. ". G.-Mrs. Phebe McTims-
monds.
L. s. v. G.--Mrs. Hattice Tice.
The I. o. o. F. officers were installed
by District Deputy Grand Master
Fred Hooper, of Independence. anc
the Rebekah officers by District Dep
uty Grand President Mary Meyer.
After the installation, short speeches
were made by Brothers Hooper, Hub
bard. Meyer and Flower. Brother
Hubbard, being one of the oldes
members of Falls City Lodge. gave az
interesting talk on the pioneer days o.
oddfellowship. Sister Jessie Moyei
gave an entertaining address that wa
greatly appreciated by all present. Al
ter remarks by the brothers and Sis
ters, an elaborate banquet was served
We found both lodges in Falls City IL
growing and prosperous condition
FRED HOOPER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
and Other News Briefly Told.
PROBATE.

FhO6AlE.
Estate of William H. Knower, de-
ceased-final discharge ordered.
Estate of A. J. Purvine, deceased
final account set for hearing February
81, at 10 a. m.
Estate of Lizzie May Schwartz, de-
ceased-approved bond in sum OF
$4,000 filed.
Estate of Sarah McQuerry deceased
executor ordered to pay bequeaths
named in last will and testament.
Estate of w. C. Brown, deceased
hearing on final account; taken under
advisement; brief and authorities to
be hereafter submitted.
MARRIAGE LICENSE
Henry G. williams and Cora e.
Clapp.
REAL ESTATE.
j. w. Leek ct ux to ]. r. Fouch,
4s.85 acres, 8 s, 6 w, $500.
C. A. Bennett ct ux to D. A. Coovert
ct ux lot in Dallas, 5000.
s. C. and ]. w. Shelton to A. G.
Baker, lot in Independence, $40.
John III. Hawley ct ux to Z. l.. Raw
ley, 16 acres, t6s, r4 w, $1,000.
F. w. Kubin ct ux to Marion Put
nam, 1915 acres, t Z 8, 3 W, $1912.5t
Luisa A. Dickinson and nd to Wal
ter L. Tooze, 20 acres, tSs, r6 w
$4s2.
William C. Seachrist ct al to Eliz'
abeth C. Flagg, 1924 acres; s, w
$2s75.
John H. Putnam ct al to q. Hartle,
and ]. B. Craig, 160.63 acres,
raw, $8834.65.
William Ellis ct ux to c. r. Arm
strong, 70.40 acres, s, r 9 w, $2O00
William Ellis ct ux to ID. F. BoJe
6.52 acres, s, w, 1862.
Thomas Fennell ct ux to Roman
Catholic Archbishop of the Diocese
Oregon, lot in Independence, $llOO.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
BOURNE PAYS BE-
Buys Congressman McKinlay of Call
fornia a 800 Suit OF Clothes.

Congressman Duncan McKinlay OF
California, in addition to a happy
smile, is wearing new 800 suit OF
clothes paid for by Senator Bourne.
The senator before the nomination OF
Taft was strong Roosevelt man. In
a discussion with McKinlay, Bourne
rashly made bet of a suit of clothes
that Roosevelt would be nominated.
The California representative took up
the wager and then forgot about It.
Recently Bourne met McKinlay and
the bet was recalled to his mind. NC
Kinlay refused at first to regard the
wager with seriousness until Bourne
remarked:
"I am a man who pays my bets;
then McKinlay consented to measure
ment by leading Washington tailor
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
PERSONAL MENTION


Mrs. Laura Miller, Of Portland. is
visiting relatives in Dallas.
=. M. Craven is attending the Hard
ware Dealers Convention in Portland.
T. w. Brunk, of Eola, was busi-
ness visitor at the county seat Mon
day.
Maurice Klinger, Of Salem, was in
Dallas yesterday. the guest OF Harry
Marshall.
Charles w. Leonard, of Independ-
ence, was business visitor in Dallas
yesterday.
Mrs, Webb Lewis, of Oak Grove
visited relatives and friends in Dallas
yesterday.
Ralph Adams attended the Hard
ware Mems convention in Portland the
first of the week.
Hon. D. L. Keyt, of Vancouver
washington, was business visitor In
Dallas the first of the week.
Mrs. Walter williams, Mrs. G. e
Shaw and Mrs. A. F. Toner visited
friends in Salem this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Jasper Coad, of Port
land, attended the funeral of the late
Mrs. Eliza Emmons, Wednesday
Mrs Arthur Starr and son, Frank
went to Salem this afternoon for 9
several days visit with relatives
Claude M. Lewis the well-knowr
stock buyer Of Monmouth, was bust
ness visitor in Portland, Tuesday.
Miss Hendershott and Miss Heller
Robertson of Portland, are VISITING
the formers brother, DR.. Hendershott
Mrs. A. II. Phelps and two littl'
daughters, of Toledo, are visiting
the home of her son, Arthur Phelps
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Jacobson. o
Ballston, visited at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. e. jacobson the first of tn
week.
Mrs. J. S. Hart returned to he
home in Philomath yesterday, afte
a visit with relatives in Dallas AM
Falls City.
w. R. Savery a substantial farme
and stock raiser, was in from his farm
on Salt Creek on a business erran'
Wednesday.
i Mrs. Clarence Ireland and brother
Ted Cooper, of Portland, attended tn
funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza En-
mons. Wednesday.
Mrs Gertrude Sebring, of Winches
ter, Douglas County, is visiting he
mother, Mrs. Eliza Shultz, and he
brother, j. C. Shultz, in Dallas.
Dr.. C. w. Lowe, the well-know
optician, was in Dallas on one OF hi
regular professional visits yesterda
} and Wednesday, The Doctor has bee
, making regular trips to Dallas 70
over seventeen years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rehard hav
arrived in Dallas and have moved II
: to the Dalton house with Mr.. and Mr
H. b. Mcdonald. Mr.. Rehard and nj
Mcdonald will open Racket StoI
} in the Uglow building about Februar
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

The door Of death seemed ready to
open for Murray w. Ayers, Of Transit
Bridge, N. Y. when his life was won
derfulIy saved. Il was In a dreadful
condition" he writes, my skin was
almost yellow; eyes sunkeni tongue
coated: emaciated from losing ~
pounds. growing weaker daily Nir-
uient liver trouble pulling me down
70 death in spite Of doctors Then that
matches medieine-Electrie Bitters-
cured me. regained the 40 pounds
lost and now am well and strong For
All stomach, liver and kidney troubles
they're supreme. soc at all druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
County Observer

F Brown, Abstracter; Notary.
s.94, blanks for sale at this office.
t<@S8 Gutter Cutlery at Craven Bros.
uu,f stock of legal blanks at this
ssa4ar Hayter lawyer. Rooms 5 and
i 4Je3ow Building.
- 3. e z. Newell, Veterinary Sur
<,s>,. Mutual Phone 1177, Dallas, Or.
IT,
rhp Farmers Fire Relief Associa-
f3nn III Butteville, oregon; J. d. Winn,
! H4at BIena Vista, Oregon. II
III. "a ograph and ten records for
*4e III at Stockwell's Music House.
Yks8n Kutter Carvers at Craven
WaVe your printing done the OBJ
s.4rVes way--the linotype way
N6sv is the time to get together
|and have your family groups taken
ssAe inc fine Sepia photos Cherrington
III making now. u
ytTxnson's clothes cleaning and
nf@ssing establishment has been NOV
sa frem the Dallas Hotel to Ullrey's
.'..,.,4, 4 hand store. 2t
4{nv G. c. Polling will preach in the
FVangelical Church Sunday morning
ma evening. Communion services al
eioss of morning service.
nalIas will be well represented al
III oregon and Idaho Y. M. c. A
convention to be held in Corvallis
.Yan,aary 21-23. The delegates who will
1eave for that city this morning are
fsiaa,de Shaw, Elbert Farnham, Pro
feesf,r d. M. Metzger Harry Critchlow
ts1and Flanery, John Dennis, Glen Sic
farth. Alfred Wick and Ray Boals.
eouthern Pacific section hands arr
Apreading another carload Of decom
posed granite on the depot grounds
In this city. @.
John Miller is preparing to increas'
His acreage of italian prunes on hi
farm north of town. He made tril
IL lafayette the first of the week fol
the purpose of placing an order fol
IrHes with Brooks Brothers nursery
can and see the best and cheapes
sunni Puller.--At the Dallas Iroi
Works.
Roller skating at the Colosseum
Rink, Tuesday, Thursday and satur
.aav afternoons and evenings. list
n.,ron Rrewster a runaway from
xhe Oregon State Reform School, wa
eaptured in Dallas yesterday after
noon. officers took the little lad bac
to the institution on the afternoon
train. The boy was wearing the uni
form of. the institution when capture
ana was apparently making no effort
to conceal his identity.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

DR.. Morton L. Rose, pastor OF the
Christian Church. and J. ]. Scholdt-
felt. proprietor Of the Yakima Brew
ing Company. are in Pendleton. Greg
on, making together investigations in
to the prosperity of a dry town Al
the recent local-option election the
minister and brewer got into an ar
gument over the effect no license has
on material prosperity, and the ar
rangement for a trip together to Pen
dleton, where each might see for him
self. was the result
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
SANDERS MEMORIAL
state oGicers Pay Tribute to Memory
of Dead Teacher.

Governor Frank w. Benson, Super
intendent of Public Instruction J. Fl.
Ackerman, City Superintendent ]. M.
Powers and c. L. Starr left yesterday
afternoon for Albany, where they at
tended memorial services in the high
school building held in memory Of the
superintendent of Albany school, A.
M. Sanders, whose death occurred last
week.
Professor L. r. Alderman of the
university of Oregon delivered the
memorial address and Governor Ben
son and Superintendent Alderman
gave short talks on the worth of the
departed educator.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
Ducks Are Good Layers.

Mr.. and Mrs C. A. Muths, of Lin
coin were in the city yesterday. Mrs.
Muths who had been deyoting her en-
ergies to raising Indian Runner ducks
the past few seasons says that she has
had eggs from that source all winter,
which she sold at 40 cents dozen,
when hens refused to lay.-Salem
Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
Making Life Easier.

Everywhere life is being made more
safe through the work of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills in Constipation, Bill
iousness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver
troubles, Kidney Diseases and Bower
Disorders. They're easy, but sure, ana
nerfectly build up the health. 25c at
all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

The oak Grove Sunday School VIII
give a basket social in the Han at OAK
Grove on Saturday evening. January
70. A merry social time viii be indulg-
ed in, and the baskets viii be sold al
auction. Coffee will be served to All
purchasers OF baskets The proceeds Of
the social will be used in furnishing
the church building An are cordially
invited to attend
Have you seen the new stump Pull
srs AZ the Dallas Iron Works
LEGAL blanks for sale - ssis once.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

A Wretched Mistake

To endure the itching, painful distress
OF Piles. There's no need to. Listen:
ri suffered much from Piles" writes
viii A. Marsh, of Siler City, N. c.,
nil I got a box of Bucklens Arnica
Salve, and was soon cured" Burns
Boils, Ulcers, Fever Sores, Eczema
Cuts, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
vanish before it. 25c at all druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
Announcement.

John III. McNary and Charles l..
WcNary announce that on and after
February 1, 1910, they will remove
from their present quarters and es-
fablish their law office at rooms 305-
sO6-3O7-30 United States Bank Build
ing. at corner of State and Commercial
streets, Salem, Oregon. Ct
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

The dwelling house which has STOOD
for many years at the southwest cor
ner of Church and Clay streets ana Is
owned by Guy Brothers is being NOV
ed to the west end of the lot to make
roam for a more modern structure.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21
DELINQUENCY SMALL
Less Than $1,000 Taxes Remain Un-
collected in Polk.

A supplemental report of collections
on the tax roll, submitted by Sherin
T. M. Grant to the County Court this
week, shows total delinquency Oh
only $961.2S. The report is as follows:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-21

The Catholic people will build a
fine church in Independence next
Summer. They purchased lot in that
city from Thomas Fennell this week,
paying $1100 therefor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
WESTERN FEDERATION TO
JOIN AMERICAN FEDERATION
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
DENVER March 19-Preliminary re-
turns on the vote being taken by the
unions OF the Western Federation OF
Miners on the proposition 20 affiliate with
the American Federation OF Labor indi
cate that the issue Will carry by sub
stantlal majority. At headquarters here
it was announced yesterday that the
votes OF Montana unions, which strongly
oppose the proposition, have not yet
been received. but hat which eyre
way they vote the result cannot be
changed
The matter has been fought out yearly
at the annual convention OF the fedora
tlon, and only last year was its support
ers able TO secure Endorsement OF their
resolution TO send a committee TO con-
fer with officials OF the United Mine
Workers OF America, This conference
was held at the recent annual conven-
tion of the eastern miners organization.
II the federation vote is I'm favor of af-
iliation a department OF mining Will be
formed within the American Federation
of Labor with tho eastern miners or
ganZa5ion controlling the coal miners and
the western organization In charge Of the
metalliferouS field.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
Free Sample DigeSts
What Stomach Couldn't

When person finds himself suffer.
ing from chronic indigestion, there is
just one Of two things to do: Discon-
.inue the use of food almost entirely
or obtain something that will digest
tho food for you until your stomach
muscles are in working order again.
II is possible to obtain remedy that
will digest food even when the stomach
can't. and We can obtain the word OF
many reputable people TO prove It Since
indigestion is usually complicated with
constipation and liver trouble it is neces-
sary TO get a remedy that has laxative
as we'll as digestive properties. and
which at the same time contains ingre-
dients that will tone and strengthen the
stomach and bowel muscles. Such a rem
edy, according to the testimony OF people
for a quarter OF n century. IS DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsln. which can be OBJ
talned OF any druggist at fifty cents or
one dollar a bottle. as 1t comes in both
sizes But II you are one who has never
used this grand remedy and you would
like TO make test of II before buying
Of your druggist. then send your name
Ind address TO DR.. Caldwell and he Will
gladly send you free sample bottle for
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
COURT DECIDES
AGAINST LABOR UNION
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO. March 19.-ForcinS men 10
pay dues in labor unions against their
VIII is a conspiracy and therefore unlaw
ful. accord ing TO n decision handed down
yesterday by the appellate court.
The case was that OF twenty employees
OF the Chicago Railways company against
the officers and members of the North
ard West Side Street Garments union
The complainantS resigned from the
union on February /. 1908. and refused
thereafter 10 pay dues. The union voted
TO strike unless the company forced the
men back into the union or discharged
them from the service.
The insurgents" applied for an injunc-
ton TO restrain the union from striking
and the company from dischareinS them
or forcing Them TO rejoln the union.
Judge Walker refused to issue tho in
junction and the ease was appealed. The
appellate court reversed Judge Walkers
decision.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
JAPS DECLARE THEY
ARE NOT INSANE
Brown Men Resent UtteranceS
of Former Secretary Shaw
on Pacific Situation.
DECLARE FRIENDSHIP
OF L. S. Is DESIRED
viii Join Hands With Uncle
Sam in Opening MartS
of China.
BY Associated Prcss.

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, B. c., March 19.-Japan.
ese papers brought by the Empress of
China. which arrived yesterday from
Yokohama, contain spirited comment on
the alleged utterances of former Sec
rotary of the Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw
that Japan aims at mastery of the Pa
cific and will not shrink from war TO
attain her object.
The Jiji Shimpo of Toxic says that
to charge Japan with seeking the
mastery Of the Pacific is TO charge
insanity. Japan could not control that
ocean, and is minding her own busi-
ness, part of which is to cultivate the
United States friendship and join
hands with America IN opening the
marts Of China. IT regrets that so
important n parsonage has Joined the
agitators seeking to cause i'll feeling.
The Nichi Nichi charges Mr. Shaw
with resentment because of Japanese
interference which initiated against
consummation OF American plans for
Investing capital in China.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
Head Hunters Raid Japs.

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, B. c.. March 19.-News
is brought by the Empress of India
from Formosa Of disastrous raid by
Formosan head hunters on r Japanese
garrison at Giran. Ten Japanese were
killed and their heads carried away rs
trophies, and four natives were slain
The Formosans surprised tho station.
A Japanese punitive expedition was
sent in pursuit,
Captain W. Smith, from western
China, reports that severe famine is
anticipated toward the head waters Of
the Yangtse, involving nearly a mil
lion people