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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
FOUNTAIN PLAN UP
TO COMMITTEE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND COMMIT
TEE TO DECIDE QUESTION.
Council InstPuCtS Committee TO Use
Own Judgment; Fire Department
Members Draw August Pay.

Matter of erecting drinking foun-
tains in the city of Dallas in accord
ance with a movement previously
made by the council, and endorsed by
on by Mayor Craven at the regular
council meeting last night, The
Mayor stated that he had written for
prices, and it was decided that the
question or advisabilty of procuring
the fountains and erecting Them
should be left with the finance COM
mittee with power to act, as it is de-
sired to have the fountains in place
before the county fair.
Claims of the members of the city
fire department for 81 each, amount
ing to a total of $32 for the month of
August, according to the new fire de-
partment ordinance, were allowed
The new constitution and bylaws
adopted by the department were ap-
proved.
Ordinance regulating the licensing
and operation of saloons etc, and re-
pealing obsolete ordinance in relation
thereto. was passed.
Two warrants were ordered drawn
on the 1911 street improvement fund,
one for $500 to take up three war
rants, and one for $9S.41 to pay in
terest due
An order was entered providing for
the printing in pamphlet form, of the
ordinances of the city, and the aud
itor was instructed to purchase the
necessary equipment to install a
loose-leaf ledger system for the re-
cording of all future ordinances and
resolutions passed by the council.
On motion, the city marshal was
instructed to make the changes on
the auto speed signs about the city,
made necessary by the passage of the
new speed regulating ordinance.
The building committee reported on
the letting of the contract for paint
ing the city hall, to the effect that J.
w. Richardson would tprobably be
authorized to do the work on his
bid. 1t was also reported that the up
per floor would not be rewired at this
time.
The City Attorney and City Auditor
were instructed to take the necessary
steps to establish a grade on several
streets in the Southwestern portion
of the city The city attorney was in
structed to prepare a new curb or
dinance.
Several applications for street
lights from different portions Of the
city were received and referred to the
finance committee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
FRIENDS SHOW THEIR ESTEEM
MFR. and Mrs. Arnold Receive Unex-
pectcd Visit From NeighbOrs.

In testimony Of the esteem felt for
them By their neighbors among
whom they have lived for the past
year. Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold who have
resided on the Hugh Smith farm near
Dallas. were treated 10 a genuine sur
prise recently when large number
Of their friends visited their home
unannounced. bringing with them a
number Of valuable presents and
plenty Of appetizing refreshments. A
very pleasant evening was spent. Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold will visit for a time
az the iatter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ritner. In Kings Valley. after which
they will leave for Southern oregon
TO make their home.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
Moose Open Headquarters.

The County Central Committee"
of the Bull Moose party for Polk
county have opened headquarters in
rooms over Stafrin's drug store, cor
ner Main and Court streets. George
Skin occupies the exalted position Of
chairman of the committee, while
Tom Cherrington viii ofiiciate as wet
nurse. The room will be tastefully
decorated with nice. red bandanas,
and chairs will be provided for the
entire party" should all the Polk
county members happen. by any
chance, to visit the city on the same
day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
BOGUS CHECK ARTIST AT WORK
Unknown FOrger Swindles Hotel Man
Out of $22 and DecampS.

on Sunday a man signing his name
as "R. l.. Wyatt presented a check
drawn in his favor by C. l.. Crider, to
Landlord Serr at the Gail hotel and
got the money. on Monday when the
check was presented for payment at
the Dallas National bank it was at
once discovered to be a forgery The
swindler had very cleverly executed
the check, using rubber stamp
bearing the words &C. L. Crider
Hardware e. Groceries" which was
stamped across the face Of the check
The forger left the city at once and
all trace of him has been lost.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
OPENING Date For Dallas City
Schools Postponed BY Board
Until Monday, September 50

In Difference to nsistent appeals
from many parents, the opening of
the fall term of school in Dallas,
which was announced to take place
on Monday, September %, has been
postponed until Monday September
80. according to announcement made
today by the school board. The late
ness of the hop picking season and
the demand for pickers in the prune
orchards is the reason for the weeks
postponement At the time the first
date was decided on, it was thought
that the harvesting Of both crops
would have been finished, but the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
PLAY FOR LIBRARY BENEFIT
''Mary James Pa" May Be Given by
Dallas Local Talent.

At a meeting of the Dallas Library
association, which was held at the
home of j. G. VanOrsdal on Monday
night, it was decided to present play
to the people of Dallas for the benefit
of the library The money received
will be used to buy new books. The
services of Mrs. Edward Caldwell,
graduate of the Emmerson School of
Oratory, University of Wisconsin and
Northwestern University, have been
secured to coach the play MARY
James Pa" will probably be given.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
CHURCH YEAR CLOSES
Methodist Church Society of Dallas
Shows Encouraging Condition i'm
Annual Report; on for Conference.

With last Sunday the regular con-
ference year closed at the Dallas
Methodist Episcopal church, and Rev.
l.. r. Fields left for Ashland, where
the annual conference is in session
this week and will continue over next
Sunday According to the annual re-
ports issued by the different societies
of the church, the past year has been
prosperous one. A total of ex-
penditure of $2,362 has been noted,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

rainy weather of the first of the
month has prevented the rapid pros
ecution of the work.
improvements in Building.
Work of improving the interior of
the public school building on Main
street is in progress. New floors have
been placed in the entry ways and
the rooms have been newly papered.
Both buildings are being placed in
first-class condition for the begin
ming of school. From reports receiv-
ed it is believed that the new term
will show a substantial increase in
enrolment over preceding years
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

been determined II is probable that
a cash prize will be offered by the
Polk County Automobile club. This
committee will also have charge Of
the arrangements for the school
children's parade and for the live
stock parade of prize winners
Through Mr.. Gibson. represents
tive for the Arnold Carnival com
pany. a contract was closed for the
appearance OF the company during
the three DAYS of the fair. Mr. Glib
son stated that the company obtain
ed all new shows this year Three
free acts viii be furnished On con-
nection-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
HOPPTCKER is SDROWNED.
Lester Royal, New Arrival From
Ohio, Loses His Life in Willamette
Near Eola, Sunday Night.

cola, Sept. 19.-(Special.)- LES
ter Royal, an employe of the Livesly
hop yard, was drowned in the Will
lamette river near this place on
Sunday afternoon between and
o'clock. friend who was with him
at the time attempted to save him,
but was unsuccessful. the body not
rising to the surface but once. A
number of men from mere dragged
the river for some time but did not
succeed in finding the body. Royal
lately came here from Ohio, where
his family resides.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
Infant DIes Suddenly.

Little Bernice Lockwood. the nine
months old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. F. Lockwood. died at their home.
SI4 shelton street. Monday morning.
Of dysentery. The child was taken
iu at a hop yard near Independence
Sunday. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at o'clock this afternoon, in
terment taking place in Dallas ceme-
ferv.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

The Ladies Aid society raised a to-
tai of $4S2 the H, H. c., $90.S6; the
Epworth League, $24.
The church membership shows a
net increase of 27. There is a total
enrolment in the Sunday school of
200, and an average attendance of
12O.
General satisfaction is expressed
among the members of the church
with the work of Rev. l.. r. Fields,
and the general sentiment among the
members and others is that he again
be returned to this charge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
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!. 1900 BuXES FROM ACRES. I
: Airlie Hopyard Shows Record ]
Yield For Year, SO Far ]
Reported. ]

Riley Matheny, hop raiser of ]
Airlie, broke the record so far re- y
: ported this year in raising the ]
: largest amount of first-class ]
: hops from the smallest area. !
: Mr.. Mathey planted six acres !
: and raised 1900 boxes of fine j
: hops. Last year the yield was I
>. $50 boxes on the same ground, .
. which was claimed by hop eX- I
: perts to be an exceptional case. !
The Mathey hop yard is locat- !
ed about two miles above Airlie i
; on a sandy bottom near the :
. Luckiamute, and the excellent !
soil for hops is said to account !
: for the wonderful yield !
. i. j. I. ! + + + + + + + + J. + i Z
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
EXHIBITORS HAVE TROUBLE
From Many Sources Come Complaints
Director at Fair Management.

Directer at Fair Management.
According to reports exhibitors at
the state fair at Salem this year have
experienced considerable trouble in
having their property returned. Mrs
Braden, of this city, lost three valua-
BILE prize winning birds, and other
owners have had to hustle to secure
their property. 1t appears that com
plants are not confined TO Dallas, as
reports from other neighborhoods are
to the same effect
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
iO-YEAR OLD LAD HEARS CALL
Lester Young Dies at Family Home
After Fight With Tuberculosis.

Lester, the 16-year old son Of Rev
and Mrs. NJ. b. Young, died at the
family home. 1914 Ellis street. at
O'Clock Monday night. Of tuberculosis.
after a long illness. Funeral services
will be conducted tomorrow morning
at 10 O'Clock from the United Evan
geIicaI church. by Rev. c. p. Gates.
Interment will be in the odd Fellows
cemetery
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

Dr. Holmes. OF Eugene. delivered
two excellent sermons at the Chris
tian church in Dallas last Sunday.
morning and evening. and was listen
ed to by goOd-sized congregagtions.
He win hll the pulpit again on sun
day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
No. Prngre..lng.

Work on the l. & NJ railroad TO
the wigrich hop ranch is rapidly
progre ssing and cars will be running
20 that place In a few days. The vast
crop from that ranch win be moved
this season BY rail FOR the first time.
Enterprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
FoRMALDEHYDE is POOR DRINK
RickreaII Resident Who Tried It Can't
Recommend DecOctiOn.

David Smith, who lives near Rick
reall drank a quantity of formalde-
hyde by mistake one day last week
and for a time his life hung in the
balance. A physician was hastily
summoned, however. and after siren
uous work, had the patient in an inn
proved condition. He is considerably
better and is expected to fully re-
cover.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

The Polk County Poultry associa-
ton. which was awarded the third
prize al the state fair. received their
prize money. sic ia cash. on Monday
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
Infant Innprove-.

The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Coad. whose Efe was despair
ed Of last week. is reported as i'm
proving. with bright prospects for
complete recovery.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

W. II. shreve spent Sunday in
Dallas, at the home Of his sister, Mrs.
A =. Muir.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

anecdotes he related. One which
brought a loud laugh and applause.
was connected with the result OF a
state senatorial campaign In Mult-
nomah county when Henry McGinn
defeated Lane. Two lrishmen were
discussing the result when one re-
marked that he couldn't understand
how McGinn had won over Lane es-
pecially since the latter was so well
known in the county. Well yez
see. il was like dis" said the other.
..Everrybudy thae knew MicGinn Vot-
ed fer Lane an everybody that knew
Lane voted for MicGinn and more av
'em knew lane"
Il don't believe that I am the best
man in oregon FOR the place said
the Doctor. in closing. but ] do be-
Iieve that / am the best one you can
elect this year. and ] want your votes
IL Won believe In me. and want me
10 do all that ] can for your inter-
ests and the interests Of the entire
state"
Defends Democracy.
State Senator Milton a. Miller. Of
Linn county. followed DR.. Lane and
devoted his remarks entirely % a de-
fense Of well-knOWn Democratic
priciples and lambasting Of the Re
publican party He defended the
oregon system. the recall Of judges.
the direct primary. statement No. /.
advocated an income tax and devoted
much of his speech 90 quoting sena-
tor LaFollette.
After the close q the meeting a
Wilson club vas organized with
Charles Gregory a. president and
Lot Brown as secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

Dr. lane is an adept story teller
and kept the audience in good hu-
NOR during his speech b. the many
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
Pri1es for Parades.

Committee on parades was appoint
cd bv Chairman W. A Ayres. con-
sfstinr Of W. V Fuller. W. l. SOeh-
ren and y. L Guy. This committee
will at once begin work on the pro-
uosed automobile parade and en-
deavor 20 secure a large number of
machines in the parade. A prize viii
De given for the best decorated car
but lust what il viii be has not yet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
Pink Block" Raided
 !'IBIack Birds" Flee
Police Descend Upon Un- savory Place Upon Com plaint of Wife of White Man.

The Pink block on Housatonic ave nue assumed a ros1er hue than ever today when shortly before noon the police patrol stopped before it's walls, and led by Officer James F'arnum, Pa trolmen J. P. Coughlin and Charles S. Beamer, entered and placed Townsend Rushmore and Levinia Barber under arrest, charged with maintaining a disorderly house.
 The raid is said by the police to have resulted from startling infOrma ton laid before them by Mrs. Annie Hayes of 198 Main street, who alleged. that her husband was being alienated from her by the attentions of attractive ne gresses at that residence. The officials are reticent upon certain charges said to possibly incrirniniate Rushmore with the bringing of girls to this city for immoral purposes It is intima ted that the information may be laid be- fore the federal department of Justice for their consideration and investiga- ton.
 It was expected that the drag net spread by the police would net several more arrests, but information that Mrs. Hayes was to complain must have leaked through some source there was a nasty scramble this morning on the part of various inmates of the house. to get out of the way and when the raid was consummated none but Rushmore and the Barber woman was found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
A. F. Of L. Denounce {. l. ". w. For Their
 Misrepresentation
Issue Between Two Labor
 Bodies Sharply Defined Labor's Accomplishment
 In Past Twelve Months.

Convention HaIl,s Rochester, N Y., Nov. 12.-A bitter attack on the policy of misrepresentation'' pur- sued by the Industrial Workers of the World in their public altitude toward the American Federation of Labor, featured the report of the federation in session here, today.
 The report, which was lengthy and wkich amplified with details the rec ords contained in the reports of the president and secretary. declared that thet II. W. w. was charging that the federation is unyielding and auto cratic and has therefore failed to keep peace with developments in the world
 Instead the executive committee claimed, the methods of the fedora tion are constantly changing to meet ing industrial uniOnisnn as such, as is charged by the I. ". w. the execu- tive committee declares the real spirit of industrial unionisrn is involz- ed by the federation and all that is best in it has been used by the af- fliated unions in the past ani is being
 There must, however" says the re- port, s'be some degree of discipline for, the progressive and orderly con duct of trades unions. We must de- clare in unmistakable terms that it is the moral duty of all our organiza- tions to live up to our agreements and respect all Q0cF0ee'5 ttI I6Q0TstIlOn dS q whole and it's affiliated organiza- tions-"
 The entire report was closely list ened to by the assembled delegates and it was felt that it made the issue between the I. W. W. and ot1e fed eration clear and distinct.
 In it's review of trade conditions everywhere. the report said that more had been accomplished by organized labor during the last 12 months than ever before in the history of the movement. Nearly every Jurisdiction al dispute has been adjusted, it was stated, and the affiliated unions were ''unquestionably healthy"
 Several passages of the report were devoted to an explanation of the ac- ton of the board in settling the dis pute in the pipe industry This is ex- pected to prove one of the stormy features of the convention.
 The report took up each trade in- dividually and reported on conditions in each as they now exist. It was stated in the report that during the year two new industrial unions, the diamond workers protective union and the brotherhood of railway ex- press workers had affiliated with the federation.
 According. to the members of the committee, the convention will be asked to do away with individual re- ports of officers in the future and substitute the report of the executive committed. This will materially cause necessarily the executive com mittee is compelled to cover ground already dealt with by officers It was expected in order to expedite business hereafter the convention will sit from g ur,tsh 12:eH and from 1 to D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
GEORGETOWN MURDER MYSTERY BATTLES SLEUTHS New York Detectives Are On Scene Where Body Was Found, Looking
 Into Case Not Believed Now That Body of Victim Was Brought to Mill Pond In Trunk.
Especial to The Farmer,


 Georgetown, Nov. 12-Considerable activity in the search for clues to the identity of the murdered woman found in the mill pond here Saturday morn ing has been forstered here by the advent of Detectives Clinton w. Wood and Ralph MiteI1i, detailed from po- lice headquarters at New York Both these officers arrived this morning and together with State Policemen Hurley and Downing are engaged in running down every available clue which pre- Sents itself. It is also announced that a representative from District Attorney Whitman,s office in New York will arrive on the scene this afternoon.
 The mystery presented by the arrival of a trunk shipped from New .ork to Georgetown is slowly being unra yelled. It is on this phase of the case that the New York. detectives are focus ing their efforts. It has already. been established that upon the arrival of the trunk it was taken from the sta ton at Georgetown by Guiseppi Ma poll and wheeled on hand truck to a certain house in sBranchviIle. There all trace of it has been lost. Much time was occupied by. the detectives in. questioning the occupants Of the house today who failed to satisfactorily account for it's disposal. It is believ- ed from indications that arrests are imminent.
 Shortly after noon State Policemen Hurley and Downing began a minute scrutiny of the shores of the mill inch. in the hope of finding further evidences of a struggle or the loss of such articles as might present added clues urep which to wzoFks There is g division of opinion as fo the sp6t where She actual crime was committed, some of the detectives
 6Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
CAPTURE OF CHATLJA AND ANDRIANOPLE BY BULCARIANS
 REPORTED FROM SOFIA TODAY
Such Victory Means the Turks Have Lost Their Last
 Defense Line and That the Balkan Troops ? Have Clear Entrance Into Constantnople

Egyptian Mohammedal,s have dis played violent resentment at the news of the shooting Of the Egyptian Prince Aziz by the Turks for failing to make a better showing with the cavalry he commanded at Kirk Kills sch. Aziz's brother. Prince Ibrahim was preparing to leave for Constanti- nople at the time. He promptly de- cided not to go.
 WAITING FOR POWERS.
 Paris, Nov 12-Whether direct nego tiations between Turkey and Bull garia have ceased or if not what pro- gross has been made, the French gov ernment was unable to learn, today. That Turkey asked for terms is known positively. The general impression here was that Bulgaria had named severer conditions than the Sultan would grant and that the exchanges of views consequently was discon- tinued.
 This guess seemed to be borne out by request from the Turkish repre- sentatives here asking what the pow CTS have done concerning the Turkish request that they ask the Balkan allies for the terms of an arnistice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
MANUFACTURER STRUCK
 BY BRICK LFTER HE FIRED
 SHOT INTO STRIKE RlOTEfS s

Des Moines, Nov, 12-Samlhel c. Ware, president of the Ware Trans fer Company, was hit with a brick and his head cut. open after he had fired into crowd of striking transfer teamsters on a business street, today. No one was hit.
 During a riot many shots were fired but no one was injured.
 A riot call brought, police reserves and four llon-uniOn teamsterS were arrested, charged with carrying con- cea1ed weapons.
 The trades and labor assembly has ordered union men not to buy Christ mas presents but to save their money to be used in a general sympathetic strike expected soon.