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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
BALLSTON NEWS.

Mrs. j. S. Newbill is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. R. W. Craven at Dal-
las.
A number of our people celebrated
at Willamina.
j. H. Butler and family visited rel
atives near Willamina over Sunday.
Russell Harris of Willamina was in
town Friday.
w. H. Morris and family returned
Wednesday from two weeks outing
at the coast.
Zelma Butler was home from Mon
mouth for a short visit the Fourth.
Mrs. c. L. Fisher and daughter
iBeulah of Portland visited friends
here between trains Monday morning.
Forrest Craven was over from Rick
reall the first of the week.
Audrey and Robert Ruedy of Port
land are visiting their uncle, Norman
Tufford.
w. II. Morris and family attended
a picnic at Newberg Monday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10

on a camping trip the last of the
week.
Guy and Douglas Hubbard spent the
Fourth at the latter's cabin in the
Rock Creek country.
Claud Stanton and family attended
the dance at Joe Cages at Bridgeport
Saturday night.
The families of Hugh Smith and
Claud Stanton spent the Fourth at
Jim Hubbard s.
Mrs. Shirk has been visiting rela-
tives in Salem the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bird visited
the family of Austel McCarter Sun
day.
Henrietta Bird has been visiting
her brother Charlie the past week.
Ben Thompson and M. D. Hubbard
are on the sick list.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
MONMOUTH CELEBRATES.
Few Politicians Hover About the
Eagle.-Personal Paragraphs.

One of the grandest Fourth of July
celebrations ever held in Polk county
was that at Monmouth last Saturday.
when close to 5000 persons assembled
to observe the day in an appropriate
manner. There were no drunks, and
no accidents. nothing but pure, una
dulterated enjoyment. The parade
was a feature of the occasion, and
extended about one-half mile. The
band furnished fine music and the
Normal students made a splendid dis
play. There were visitors here from
Salem, Portland and from Eastern
Oregon, to say nothing about those
present from Independence and Dal-
las, the former coming enmasse. A
laughable feature of the parade was
patrol wagon filed with policemen.
though their purpose was not made
manifest. this being a law-abiding.
peace-loving community.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
Proposal for Sale of County Fair and
City Park Bonds of the City of
Dallas. Polk County. Oregon.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids for the purchase of the whole or
any part of $5,OO0OO of County Fair
and City Park Bonds of the City of
Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, as au-
thorized by Ordinance No. 231 of said
City, will be received by the under
signed Auditor and Police Judge of
said City, until $3.50 O'Clock p. m. on
Monday, August 10, 1914. Said bonds
will be fifty in number and in denom-
nations of $4,000 each. Each of
said bonds will be dated August Is,
1914, payable in ten (1O) years from
date, and will bear interest at rate
not to exceed six (6) per cent. per
annum, interest to be payable semi
annually on the 18th day of February
and the 18th day of August of each
year; both principal and interest to
be payable in United States Gold
Coin of the present standard of
weight and fineness, at the Dallas
City Bank in the City of Dallas, Polk
County, Oregon, without charge, cost,
or expense to the purchaser or holder
of said bonds.
The said City of Dallas, Oregon,
hereby reserves the right to take up
and cancel said bonds, or any part of
them, upon the payment of the face
value thereof and the accrued interest
to the date of such payment, at any
semi-annual interest period at or after
one year from the date of said bonds,
to-wit: At or after one year from the
18th day of August 1914.
The above named bonds will be
sold to the highest bidder, by the said
City of Dallas, Oregon, at the hour
of s o'clock p. m. on Monday, the
10th day of August, 1914, in the
Council Chamber in Dallas, Oregon.
The bids must state the rate of in
terest, not exceeding 6 per cent. per
annum; but said bonds shall not be
sold for less than their face value,
together with the accrued interest
thereon from the day of their date to
the date of their delivery. Said de-
livery of said bonds will be made at
the office of the City Treasurer of the
City of Dallas, Oregon.
The City Council of the City of
Dallas, Oregon, hereby reserves the
right TO reject any or all bids.
Bids must be marked "Bids for
County Fair and City Park Bonds, ,"
accompanied by a certified check for
ten (10) per cent. of the amount bid,
and addressed to Charles Gregory,
Auditor and Police Judge, Dallas,
Polk County, Oregon.
Done by order of the City Council
of the City of Dallas, Oregon. made
and entered of record on the 9th day
of July, 1914.
Witness my hand and the official
seal of the City of Dallas, Oregon,
this Sth day of July, A. D., 1914.
(Seal.) CHAS. GREGORY,
Auditor and Police Judge.
July 10-Aug. 7-Fri.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
OAKDALE.

The families of George Robinson,
Don Miller. NJ. D. Miller, and Bruce
Miller spent the Fourth up the La
Creole.
The families of Chas. Bird, Clar-
ence Sellers. J. W. Robinson, Mr..
Ross. Joe Murphy, Fountain Murphy,
Walter Barnhardt. c. P. Burley. Mr..
MeVey, and o. E. Dennis spent the
Fourth at Falls City.
RAY and Yoran Butler spent the
Fourth at Falls City as members of
the Dallas band.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Robbins of
Greenwood spent Sunday at the Gar
wood place.
Newman Dennis. Forest and Les
ter Martin went up the La Creole
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
zENA AND SPRING VALLEY.

Mrs. Bessie Smith and Victor
Simpson. of Unionvale, visited Sunday
with their sister, Mrs. w. N. Craw-
ford.
Mr.. Shade and family have re-
turned to their Portland home.
Born. July l, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lor-
en- Walling, a baby girl.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Henry, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Crawford and How
ard Zinser enjoyed the attractions of
Wilhoist Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mckinney will
spend the summer in Coos county.
The Crawford and the Stratton hay
balers will start the latter part of this
week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10

Dallas is the county ssat of Polk
county, and here is handsome $40,-
900 courthouse of Oregon stone.
Dallas has $4,000 High school
building, and two modern ward
school buildings.
Dallas has hard-surface streets
throughout the business district, and
many miles of concrete sidewalks.
Dallas has gravity water system
pure mountain water from the hills
miles away.
Dallas has packing plant, handling
upwards of 3,50O,000 pounds of prunes
annually.
Dallas manufacturing institutions
distribute approximately 100000 an
nually among its 300 employees.
Dallas is free from malaria, ague or
dangerous epidemics. Death finds its
victims principally in old age.
Dallas is the home of the Polk
county fair.
Dallas has a Southern Pacific ma
chine shop, where about so persons
are employed.
Dallas has a modern and thorough
ly equipped hospital.
Dallas has $4,000 public library
and reading room.
Dallas has creamery that takes
every available ounce of cream at
top prices.
Dallas rainfall averages 45 inches
per annum. No zero weather.
Dallas public schools are on the
accredited list with all state univer-
sites.
Dallas has men Is social club occu-
pying well appointed rooms, and this
is but one of several similar organi-
cations.
Dallas section is rapid developing
the dairy industry. TheGe are sever
al registered herds, ana more COM
ing.
Dallas has sportsmen's organiza-
ton, the Nesmith Rod and Gun club.
Dallas has nearly all the fraternal
orders extant; few are lacking.
Dallas is supported by people who
are making money, and consequently
have money to spend. One cannot
distinguish the city chap from his
country cousin.
Dallas has tributary bottom lands
as productive as any in the world,
with the exception of those along the
Nile.
LLAs, OR POLK COUNTY, AD-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
Band Concert Program.

Following is the program for the
band concert tomorrow evening, be-
ginning at 7:30:
March, "Universal Peace" march
"Trooping of the Guards" descrip-
tive military fantasia, "The Battle
of San Juan Hill" characteristic
march, "Chop Suey;" cornet solo,
cold Kentuck Home" Harmony
Rag" vocal solo, "Il Bacio," by
Miss Elva Lucas and band accom-
paniment; march, "America Triumph
anti
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
Unto Them Twins Are Born.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Thurston of
Suver are rejoicing over the arrival
at their home of twin girls. They
made their appearance on July 2, one
weighing 6 and the other 8 pounds.
Mrs. N. c. Brown of this city is
attending.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT DA LAS OR POLK COUNTY, AD-
DRESS SECRETARY COMMERCIAL CLUB DALLAS, OREGON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-10
SUMMONS.

June 26-Aug. 7-Fri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
PRICES CARRIED LOWER IN WHEAT
Prospects of Record Break. ing Yield in Oklahoma
 and Kansas Responsible

Chicago. May 25.-Prospeets of a rec ord breaking yield in Oklahoma and Kan sas today carried prices lower in the active options of wheat. Quotations of May frightened. but trading in that delivery was at a minimum. The market closed somewhat irregular, s@i4 net lower to 1a advance. In corn, the outcome varied x decline to ia gain. Oats wound up is to II easier and provisions strung out from a setback of 15m17ih to a rise of cents. Official estimates from Oklahoma fig ured the probable wheat harvest there at from SS,ooo,ooo to 100000 bushels. Glowing reports continued to come from Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Nebraska dispatches told of widespread damage from fly and dry weather. It seemed to be the opinion. however. that the aggregate losses would not frustrate harvest so big as to tax the distribute ing machinery of the country. Corn stocks here were reported as having been dim finished to as low as 100000 bushels. In the oats market dry weather com plains formed the chief basis of strength
 Provisions averaged lower on account of heavy break in the price of hogs Weakness showed for the most part in the lard trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
SENSATIONAL RISE
 IN PRICE OF MAY Shorts Pay Up to 13.SSc for That POsitiOn-Fluctua-
 ti0ns Irregular

New York May 25-There was a sensa- tional advance of s25O per bale in the price of May contracts in the cotton mar ket here today, with shorts paying up to 1S.SSc for that position. or about 2Ss points above the low level of last March. Fluctuations in later deliveries were somewhat irregular, but the market ruled generally fir mand closed steady at a net gain of IS points on May and of to 15 points on the balance of the list.
 Reports of better weather conditions in the southwest and relatively easy ca bles seemed responsible for a good deal of selling during the early trading. The market opened steady, net advance of Il points on May. but generally 10 points lower. which seemed to come from two or three brokers. suggesting the liqulda- tfon on concentrated long lines
 These offerings were very well ah- sorbed however. and the market hrmeu up again late in the morning on the con- tinued strength of May. further predic- tions of a bullish June bureau. continued dry weather east of the river, and private crop complaints from both eastern and western sections of the belt.
 Private reports that 1t was raining to- day at Houston and Dallas may have added to the firmness of the market on the advance.
 Houses with foreign connections and Wall street brokers were the chief buy CTS of May and the demand for that po- sition was supposed to reflect covering by shorts who had anticipated that the failure of southern spinners to ship cot ton out of the local stock would be fol- lowed by break before the end of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
THE STOCK MARKET
 IS HELD IN CHECK
Conflicting Conditions Con- tributing Factors-LondOn
 Reports Cheerful Tone

New York, May 3.-Conflicting eondi- tions today again served to keep the stock market in check. Chief among these were lthe general intimations from Washington that the government contemplates fur Ither investigations into the management of certain large railway systems as well as indications that the administration purposes carrying out its so-called anti trust programme during the present ses- sion of Congress. Absence of definite de- tails regarding the Missouri Pacific sit Mexican mediation and additional gold tors.
 of the day was decision rendered by the United States supreme court in the tap line" cases. upholding the original rul- angs of the United States commerce court and reversing the opinion of the inter- state commerce commission.
 In a relative sense the bond market was more active than the stock list, but here also the trend was toward irregu- larity, with evidence of liquidation. Bonds of some of the Gould roads were among the weakest, and some more obscure is- sues yielded materially.
 A more cheerful tone was reported by London, but conditions on the continent remained unsatisfactory, with weakness in Berlin. Dealings here for foreign ac- count were trivial.
 i Total sales of bonds, par value, approxi- mately s2,fl0,000. United States regis tered As gained 1a per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
MARKET IS CLOSED
 9T0 | PO|NTSU
Bullish Talk Regarding First Condition Report Puts
 Price to Net Advance

New Orleans May 25-Bullish talk re- garding the first condition report of this season and tomorrow's crop summary put the price of cotton to a net advance Of 10 to 14 points today, and closed the market 9 to Il points up. In the early trading there was a slight recession on better weather in the west but the de- cline did not last long. The highest prices of the day were reached late in the ses- sion, following the marking up of spot quotations by Is of cent
 Although Texas appeared to be getting
 improved weather conditions it was pointed out that the weather from now on can have no effect on the pending con- dition report, which carries the crop down to today. Private bureau reports put the Texas condition as low as 65 per cent of the normal, the lowest on record, and this together with many telegrams telling of the bad start the crop was getting, stimulated fresh long buying, the face of warnings from the short side that the market was overbought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
BAPT|STS DOWN OWENTON NINE
 IN CLOSE GAME Fourth Game of Spring Se- ries Ragged by Score of 5 to Hast Battle
 Today

In very hotly contested game Howard college defeated Birmingham college yes- terday in the fourth game of the series by the score of to 1. The weather. was fine. and much enthusiasm was displayed throughout the entire game.
 Lovelace started the game for Birming- ham. but lasted only four innings, in which time Howard got six hits and four runs. Nations then was put in and pitched excellent bali until the sixth inning. when Manush for Howard made a three-pase hit and scored a minute later on wild pitch, thereby winning the game for How ard. Manush for Howard pitched excel lent ball, with exception of two innings. when Birmingham got next to him TOT four runs
 The feature of the game was run ming catch by Stewart of Collins line drive in the second with two men on bases.
 The hitting of Stewart Robinson and Iisdale was also decided feature, while the pitching of Manush in the fifth in- ning when he struck out the last two men with two men on hares.
 Tie last game of the series will be played on Towards diamond thIs after noon, starting at 2.so. A large crowd has been prepared for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York May 25.-tSpecial.) )-Europe still refuses to believe in the reports of damage from the recent rains, Liverpool failing to respond to the advance here on Saturday.
 Our own market opened lower on a bet ter weather map and the statement from Washington revising the acreage of last season. increasing it to S7,45s,000 acres. After the opening 1t developed much to the surprise of the trade, that there was an uncovered short interest in May which advanced that delivery half a cent be- fore it met cotton from the large spot holders.
 This surprising demand advanced the entire market reviving the bullish senti- ment, and tonight there Is scarcely any one who does not look for higher mar kets as the season advances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
MIKE BALENTI OUT ~
 WITH BROKEN LEG

Chattanooga. May 25.-(special)-Th Jinx which has steadily pursued the Lookouts for the past two weeks. arntn made it's appearance in the local camn tonight, when Balenti. in sliding into sec- ond base, fin the second inning of this afternoons game with the Pelicans. sus- tained compound fracture of the leg. He will be out of the game for the sea- son. Mrs Balenti arrived here tonight from Kashan, Alaska, completing 5000 mile journey, only to find her husband in the hospital Ems will finish the season at short and another utility man will be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
M'CORMICK'S NEW
 RECEIVER REPORTS

Chattanooga, May 25.-(special. )-Catch- CT Reitmiller, secured by the Lookouts from Detroit, finally reported to Manager Mccormick today, after being practically tanoOga.
 Rube Kissinser reported to Dobbs here this afternoon and was added to the Pel- ican squad. The release of Harry Mo Intyre left room for the former Cracker.
 Left Fielder Jack Johnson of the Look outs Is suffering gangrene poison, inc cured at Mobile. and will be out Of the gAme for several days-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
BRISK DEMAND ON
 THE OPENING DAY Upward Trend in Meat QuO- tatiOns-Hens and Fry
 CTS Are Scarce

Trade on Morris avenue opened yester- day with brisk demand in all lines of produce and meat. Produce prices as a rule remain stationary, while there was a slight upward trend noted in meat quo tations A decided inclination toward in creased business is reported this week in the meat trade.
 The fish market is well supplied, and plentiful catches are being reported all along the coasts. There is a fair de- mand for fish, but no change from last weeks quotations. The supply of hens and fryers has run rather short, but this is regarded as only temporary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
New York Cotton Futures
Pnrt Movement

New Orleans Middling, 13ssc; receipts, 29S9; sales, 1730; stock, 137,S0l. Galveston: Midding. 13esc: receipts, 1903; exports, SS70 sales, 2s; stock. 157 sos.
 Mobile: Middling. 13isc; receipts. SIS; ex- ports. 50; sales. 9; stock, 1o,6S9.
 Savannah: Middling, 131sc; receipts, 14se: exports, 5772 sales, 900; stock, 55,s54
 Charleston NIiddling, 13hc; receipts, 1174; stock. $500
 Wilmington; Middling. 1sAc; receipts, Il; exports. 525; stock. 14,S9S
 Norfolk: Middlng. 13ssc: receipts, Si4; exports. 1466 sales, 241 stock, 26S5o,
 Baltimore: Middling, 1Ss4c; stock, 420o.
 Boston: Middling 1S.70c; receipts, 60; stock. 10600
 Philadelphia: Middling, 14s5c; exports, 1275: stock, 427S
 New York: Middling, 14.10c; exports, 2391 sales, 165; stock. 1887.
 Minor ports; Stock. 10,360.
 Total today Receipts, soS3; exports, 2o- 349: stock, 555, $50
 Total for week: Receipts. 16,941; ex- ports. 27,170
 Total for season: Receipts. 1o,Oi7, ,123; exports, S361, ,S01.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Coffee Market

New York. May 25.-There was some switching from July to next May in cof- fee today, but otherwise trading showed no feature. Opening was steady 3 to points higher Steady European cables and Brazilian markets probably helped the advance. The close was steady, to points net higher. Sales. 24,0O0. May, S.50c; July, S.63e; September, S.s3c; Octo- Der, S.90os December, 9.05c: January. 9.11c; March. 925c: April 9.Soc. Spot steady: Rio No. :. S7sc; Santos, No. 4, 115sc Mild dull; Cordova, 121ad16c nominal. Havre, AG1s franc higher; Hamburg unchanged 10 i4 pig. higher. Rio unchanged. Bra gillian receipts. 16,O00: Jundiahy, 5000. San tos cables unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Metal Market

New York, May 25.-Lead quiet. s.3S5Q S.95 London, e1S 10s; spelter quiet, S505d 6.lo; London, 921 Is 6d copper quiet; elec- trolytic. sl425; lake nominal; castings, S140OQ14.12; tin steady; spot, s3S. 10@33 30; July. $3S .2OdS34 40; iron steady: No l northern, $15.25@15. 75 No. northern, s15d 1850: No. southern, s14.75d15.25; No. , southern, .s14.50@15.O0: London copper steady; spot, f6S 2s Sd; futures. e63 l5s; tin steady; spot, e149 15s; futures. 915l ,r2s Cd; Iron. Cleveland warrants 51s 11ad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Sevier Goes Up in Sixth

Rome May Special L)-Rome lost to Gadsden today, to 0. the game being lost in the sixth. when sevier. pitching for Rome, took brier ascension. allow Ing SIX hits, i've of which were two-bag- gers This, coupled with an error gave the Garsden team seven runs. The game was fast and exciting throughout. four double plays being made. The Rome out held covered much territory King for 4aosoen pitched masterly game. Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Bonds
Money on Call

New York. May 25.-Mercantile paper 1 per cent; sterling exchange firm; 60 days, ASS; demand, 4SS.40. Commercial bills, 4.s5l2. Bar silver 56lsc; Mexican dollars, 43i2c; government bonds firm; railroad bonds irregular. Call money steady 1&@ ? per cent; ruling rate, 1s4 per cent clos ing. 17s@2 per cent. Time loans steady; 60 and 90 days, 21s per cent 6 months, 3 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Fruits and Produce

Wine sap apples, box, s. Gano apples box 450; Missouri Ffppin apples, box s2. .75. Lines, per 100. .25. Lemons, box 36O. $i. Florida grapefruit, s4d56. Califor mia oranges, crate, $3.50. Pineapples, crate $S. New Irish potatoes. sl.50 per ham per; tomatoes, $2 50Q3 crate cabbage. 2lh, lb celery. crate. $250; squash, crate. s2 bananas, per bunch, $i.50Q1 .75; peanuts No. 1, 7c lb; new crop red and yellow onions 4c h.: imported onions, crate. s2 a5 cucumbers, per crate, g; snap beans. s1 5 crate; strawberries, $1 1.75@2. 20 crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
GA. l..
STANDING
Anniston Sluggers Yictors

Talladega. May 25.-(Special )-An- niston defeated Talladega in a slug
 ging contest. Talladega was unable to
 hit when they meant runs. Pace re- lieved Shultz in the fourth and pitched
 fairly good ball. The all round play
 ing of the Annistonians were features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
International League

At Montreal (morninr eane,. Rocbes- ter 3. Montreal s. treal l.
 At Toronto (mornine game): Buffalo- Toronto, postponed. roln.
 Afternoon game: Buffalo g. Toronto Q. E No other games echoduied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Double Plays Numerous

Newman. Ga, May 25.-(Special.)--I one of the prettiest games of the season New nan defeated LaGrange. their old-time rivals by the score of 3 to 2. The largest crowd of the season witnessed the game, The features of the game was the fielding of the Newman team and the home run hit of Smith in the eighth un- tielng the score. The home boys made five double plays and the visitors one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Selma Players Err

Selma, May 25-tSpecial.)- )--The out field for Selma pulled several bone plays which, coupled with rank errors,
 made the opening game easy for ope- lika today. Hawkins for the visitors
 worked in good form and only gave up three hits during the game. Score {:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
New Orleans Cotton Futures

New Orleans, May 25.-Spot cotton firm, IS up. Middling, 1sssc; sales on the spot, 1470; to arrive. 26O; good ordinary, Il 9-16c; strict good ordinary 12 1-16c low mid ding, 12 15-16c strict low middling 13ssc; strict middling, 13 15-16c good middling, fl 5-16c; strict good middling, 141lc. Re- ceipts, 2390; stock, 137.S01.