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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
BEING WE'LL PATRONIZED.
Carnival Attractions Numerous and
Appeal to Amusement Seekers.

The Pollow and McClalland Carni-
val company opened up Tuesday even
ing with fair sized crowd in attend
ance. The company is located on Mill
street, east of the court house, and
makes a very creditable showing, the
midway having many attractions suit
able to such occasions. The merry
go-round and Ferris wheel, as usual,
are well patronized by joy riders the
greater part Of the time, and the pleas
ure seeking crowds surge from one
attraction to another, eating "cotton' ~
candy and chewing peanuts in regular
carnival style. The crowds
are not inclined to be selfish with
their goodies and share them freely
with the monkeys in the animal show,
creating much amusement among on
lockers and to the great enjoyment Of
the little human-like animals them
selves. The different booths of chance
have been well patronized, one prom
inent young matron winning a duck
and going home with it under her arm.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
WHOLESALE CRITICISM
DIR. DUNSMORE RECEIVES MANY
LETTERS FROM PROHIS.
Exception Is Taken Regarding Inde-
pendence Preacher S Position on
the Liquor Question.

DR.. Charles Dunsmore of lndepen-
dence was in Dallas yesterday, and
in conversation with representative
of The Observer said he was being
severely criticized for his recent re-
marks concerning prohibition before
the Hop Growers association, but
that this criticism was causing him
no sleepless nights. The doctor, who
is pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Independence, holds that the man
tner in which the prohibition movement
is being conducted cannot prove eff
fective; that the attack against the
liquor interests is along the wrong
line. He expressed himself as being
strongly opposed to the whiskey
traffic, but was more lenient as re-
CARDS beer and light wines.
Since the Doctors address at In
dependence he has been quoted extern
sively throughout the state, and has
thus gained considerable prominence,
which is not especially to his liking.
He has received several bushels of
communications, principally from
those interested in prohibiting the
liquor traffic in Oregon, the greater
number of which are anonymous. He
refers to one in particular, penned
by a theological student at Eugene,
in which the writer fails the preacher
to what he evidently considers fare
you-well. Others, naturally, commend
his attitude. To all these communi-
cations DIR. Dunsmore turns a deaf
ear. He believes he possesses suffic-
lent intelligence to think and act for
himself, and consequently will hew to
the line of his convictions, letting the
chips fall where they may. To The
Observer he emphasized the fact that
the whiskey traffic should be oblit-
Grated for all time, but that he could
see no great harm in the manufacture
and sale of the less intoxicating bev-
erages.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19

The Dallas chautauqua will open
next Saturday, and from present in
dications its opening will be under very
auspicious circumstances and condl-
tions. The sale of tickets to complete
the guarantee is still under way, 1t
being necessary to get few more sub
scriptions in order to make the event
an assured financial success from the
start. But, it is believed, this de-
felt will be amply taken care Of dur
ing the ensuing week, and that, the
full guarantee will be in hand on the
opening date. The guarantors stake
much on Dallas past reputation for
liberality in matters of education that
the fund will be Forthcoming.
A baggage car will arrive in this
city on Friday next with the full
chautauqua equipment, and with 1t
will come three tent men and the su-
perintendent, who will see that every
thing is in readiness for the opening
on Saturday, which will be devoted to
the pioneers who blazed the trail and
made early-day developments in this
most fertile valley. 1t is desired that
there be a large attendance on this
occasion, and as an inducement, and
in appreciation of the Polk county
pioneers community services, the
management invites every settler who
has resided here thirty years and up
wards to be a guest of the chautauqua
on this day, free tickets being issued
for the asking.
On Friday evening, known to the
profession as tent night, there will be
a free entertainment, when moving
pictures of the Panama Expo. and
stereoptican views of talent will be
presented. This in itself will be de-
cidedly entertaining and instructive,
and will be Introductory to the big
weeks program.
DR.. Frank Gunsaulus, the worlds
greatest preacher, is to head the list
of lecturers on the Dallas chautauqua
this summer. This would be
cause of rejoicing for any city, but it
is unusual for such good fortune to
come to city holding its first chau-
tauqua. The entire program for the
big week has been arranged, and the
Ellison-White System gives assur-
ance that it will have no superiors in
America. A brief glance at the list
of talent secured for our program
bears out this claim in every respect.
Besides the strong array of lee
turers, the program will contain mus
ical organizations that are worth
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY.
Septic Tank Site Will Then Probably
Be Settled.

The city council will convene in
adjourned session Monday evening,
there being deferred business to at
tend to. Among other things will be
the report of the committee appoint
ed to visit Salem and investigate the
septic tank proposition. The alder
manic body is desirous of getting the
work of construction under way as
quickly as possible, and it is likely
that decision concerning a site will
be arrived at at this meeting. The
mayor has withdrawn his objections
to the Uglow grounds, and will, pro-
vided a majority of the councilmen
deem this the proper location, sign a
warrant for its purchase. He is, new
ertheless, impressed with the Brown
tract, but he realizes the Importance
of the proposed improvement, and
will place no obstacle in the way of
its early consummation. Some street
matters may also be up for further
consideration.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Dallas Chamtamqma Season
Obems ON Saturday Nest

while. The band is always an i'm
portant feature even in a program of
features, and Ciricillo, the Italian
"bundle of nerves" as one enthus-
iastic chautauqua manager called him,
has been engaged for a place on our
program. Ciricillo's band would be
a drawing card in any city. The
Lyric Glee club will be with us. This
quartet, headed by Francis Ives Hen
dry, impersonator and humorist, has
twice been selected by the govern
ment to go to the Panama canal zone
to carry good cheer to the hearts Of
the toilers down there, for Uncle Sam
realizes the great truth that call
work and no play makes Jack dull
boy" Isidore Berger, the great vio-
linist, accompanying the Elwynn
Trio, will be a feature. The liam
Jubilee Singers and other organiza-
tCns will also be heard mere during
the week.
And the children are to be rcmem-
bered abundantly. The system pro-
vides for our chautauqua a charming
young lady, educated and trained in
the work assigned her, to take charge
OF what is known as the Seton lndlan
department. This Indian princess
will provide jolly time each day for
the youngsters, games, stories, and
helpful instruction being her contri-
button to the weeks pleasure.
DR.. Gunsaulus is not to be the only
great lecturer here. The program will
not be made up of one or Two
"lights" and the rest "fllers." DR..
Thomas E. Green, one of Americas
foremost orators, is to lecture on our
program, as is Ng Poon Chew, the re-
nowned Chinese scholar and Journal
ist. This man has been touring
America, and everywhere is creating
profound impression by his wit, his
logic, oratory-and, occasionally, sa-
tire. He has been termed "The Mark
Twain of China" and deserves the
title. He speaks perfect English.
DR.. Seasholes, S. Platt Jones, Fred
erick R. Wedge, the man who at one
time was one of the best known
weight prize fighters in Amer
lea, and will be among those who have
places as lecturers on the program.
There will also be special morning
hour lecturer, another feature that
many chautauquas do not have.
The prospects are bright for great
joy week, and it is none too early to
begin to write your friends to arrange
for a visit in Dallas during the week
of our chautauqua, June 81.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
HAYWARD IS MAIN GUY
INSTIGATOR OF FALLS CITY
ROBBERIES, SAYS HILLIGAS.
Woman Connected With Family
Ayers That Much Wanted Man
Is Bound for Alaska.

Hayward, wanted in connection
with the wholesale robberies at Falls
City, has not been apprehended and
his whereabouts are unknown to the
authorities who are searching for him.
The wife of Hayward is a sister Of
Roy Hilligas, one Of the men now
languishing in the county bastile
awaiting a hearing before the grand
jury, and from her statement the
missing member of the party is sup
posed to be enroute to Alaska, but
the Portland police are unable to find
any record Of his having shipped. 1t
is claimed by the older Hilligas that
Hayward was the prime mover in the
robberies, and while he is willing to
take his medicine because of his as
sociations, he desires that full justice
should be meted out to the fellow
who bids fair to escape prosecution.
The wife of Roy Hilligas left on
Monday for Portland, ostensibly to
secure bonds for her husband s re-
lease. Yesterday Hilligas addressed
a letter to her at that place as May
Eyston, general delivery. The oific-
ers are inclined to the belief that the
woman is not Hilligas' wife, and has
returned to her former haunts in the
metropolis of the state. This, how
ever, is only suspicioned. AT any rate
she is not the unsophisticated individ-
ual that she appears to be.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
THE MEDAL CONTEST
MR.. DUNKLEBERGER CARRIES
OFF THE HONOR.
First Declamatory Event Under Aus
pices of Woman's S Temperance
Society Monday Night.

The first of a series of Matrons
Silver Medal contests was held in the
Christian church last Monday even
ing, at the Methodist church. Mrs.
Seymour of Falls City was chairman
of the meeting and the devotional ex-
excises were. led by Mrs. Curtis, and
consisted of a prayer and selection
by male quartet. The program CIV
EN- was as follows: Reading, ga
Short Story" Mrs. Remple; reading,
"Little Saint Martha" Mrs. Frank
Brown; reading, "The Defense of
Alamo" Mrs. Paul; solo, Florence
Barham; reading, ga Tribute to the
Stars and Stripes" Mrs. Boyd; read
ing, ga Martyred Mother" Mrs.
Dunkleberger; reading, ga College
Oil Cam" Mrs. Simonton.
While the judges were making their
decision, Francis Simonton gave a
reading, which was followed by anoth-
er selection by the male quartet. Mrs.
Dunkleberger was awarded the silver
medal by Supt. Seymour. The sec
ond of these contests will be held in
July.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
WILL CONTEND FOR TROPHY.
Dallas Sharpshooters to Participate in
Contest Next Sunday.

The trophy shoot of the First Bat
talon, Oregon National Guard, will
be held on the Salem range next
Sunday, and thereafter on the range
of the team carrying off the honors
on that occasion. The team winning
three times, not necessarily in sue
cession, will be entitled to retain the
prize. Dallas, Salem, Woodburn and
Corvallis comprise the battalion. The
team that will represent this city
in the contest next Sunday will be
the ten highest in the instruction
course, as follows: W. H Ferguson,
Ed. Waller, Dave Grant, W. j.
White, Herman Petre, Andrew Ben
nett, Albert Bennett, Lynza Dennis,
Willy Gardner and Harry Thomason.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
GOOD GAME IN PROSPECT.
Dallas and Sheridan Booked to Play
Off Tie Sunday.

Sheridan, stronger and better than
ever before, will battle for victory
with the Dallas baseball artists next
Sunday, and a most interesting game
is in prospect. Each team has won a
game from the other on home grounds,
and the game next Sunday will de-
eide the championship between these
towns. The Dallas team suffered de-
feat last Sunday by a score of IL to
2, and an effort will be made by Man
ager Sibley's aggregation to turn the
tables.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Evening Star Eclipses.

Even the most diligent investigators
of astronomical subjects have failed
to witness an eclipse of the evening
star, that discovery remaining to our
distinguished citizen, Judge Teal. On
Wednesday evening as the judge stood
peering interestedly through the huge
telescope on the carnival grounds the
unexpected happened, and for the in
slant the chief executive of Polk
county was thrown from his feet, as it
were, as the orb disappeared from his
view. Diverting his gaze from the
peep-hole Judge Teal speeding regain
ed his equilibrium, for there within
a few feet of his very eyes was the
brilliantly shining dome of one Wal
ter Tooze, whose hat covered the bus
mess end of the telescope.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
SEEKS LEGAL SEPARATION.
Westley Green Files Desertion Com,
plant Against Wife.

Westley Green of Ballston has in
stituted proceedings against his wife,
Vandalia Green, nee Williams, for
legal separation, the complaint having
been filed in the circuit court for Polk
county this week. The complaint al
leges desertion. The couple were mar
ried in Dallas on January Is, 1913,
and, it is alleged, the husband was
deserted on February 10 of the same
year. There was no issue to the mar
riage. Mrs. Green is now residing
in Yamhill county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST IN MAR
MON LODGE ENDS.
Loser Entertains With Banquet,
Which Proves a Most Enjoyable
Social Event.

Early in the spring Walter L..
Tooze, Jr., challenged H. H. Belt to
contest in securing new members,
and each with the aid of ten loyal
Knights, went into the contest with
vim. Mr.. Belt approached each
prospective candidate in a judicious
manner, but he was not equal to the
occasion. HIS opponent raised too
many technicalities, and while squab-
bling over them, slipped off with the
prospect. As a result, Mr.. Belt was
forced to acknowledge defeat, and
last Monday night paid the penalty
of the loser. Forty Knights, present
at a regular meeting of the lodge, were
banqueted at the expense of Mr.. Belt.
1t was one of the most pleasant and
successful fraternal gatherings ever
held by the local branch of the Or
der.
Adding insult to injury, Chief Insti-
gator of Crime Frank Bethel put up
a job on Mr.. Belt, and induced him
to eulogize the worthy keeper OF re-
cords and seals, Jno. T. Ford. Mr..
Belt fell for the game, and delivered
himself of one of those great speeches
for which he is becoming famous, with
poor Johnnie Ford as his subject.
But he reckoned without his host.
Mr.. Ford had been "laying" for him
for weeks, and was fully prepared
with his answer, which consisted Of a
fifteen-minute TRADE, ending with just
seven yards, two feet, eight and one
half inches of rhyme from his own
pen. 1t is related that "Harry" will,
in the future exercise more caution
in his remarks.
But even at that, it was good
time, and all who attended were
highly pleased with the entertain
ment afforded. James C. Hayter, bet
ter known as the "sandwich mem
ber'' Of the lodge, arrived at ten
thirty, in time for the feed, and en-
tertained briefly with a number Of
choice stories from his own private
collection. Marmion Lodge is grow
ing rapidly, and is now one of the
most substantial organizations of its
kind in the state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
BONDS LEGALLY VOTED
NO IRREGULARITY IN PRESENT
ING CHARTER AMENDMENT.
Attorney General Holds That Adop-
tion of Sewage Disposal System
Measure By People Is Valid.

The legality of that amendment to
the city charter which authorized the
issuing of bonds in the sum of $500
for the construction of a septic tank
having been questioned because of the
omission Of the specified sum in the
ballot title, Recorder Gregory pre-
sented the entire matter to Attorney
General Crawford for an opinion, and
that authority holds the proceedings
valid. This opinion comedies with
that of City Attorney Coad, and also
that of Judge Gregory, both having
previously held that the manner of
procedure had been regular in all re-
spects, and that there was no require
ment to name the sum to be voted for in
the ballot title. The attorney gen.
erals opinion is as follows:
June 16, 19l4-Mr Chas. Gregory,
Dallas, Oregon, Dear Sir: l am in
receipt of yours of the 18th instant,
enclosing resolution, sample ballot,
and the pamphlet distributed among
the voters, with the request that I
Si'S Jou opihioh do w lllt lCStiItN
OF recent special election held for
the purpose of voting bonds to raise
money to construct sewage disposal
system in your city.
You state that objection has been
made to the issuance of bonds by the
city council in accordance with the
favorable vote therefor, given at the
special election, on the ground that
the amount was not mentioned in the
ballot title.
| am unable to find any provision in
your charter requiring the amount to
be so specified in the ballot title and,
therefore, | do not think this would
be such an error as would invalidate
the election. The provisions relating
to such elections, sections 81, so and
53 of your charter, were apparently
observed, and l do not think the fail
ure to indicate in the ballot title the
amount to be raised by the bond issue
would render same invalid.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
MEET TOMORROW.
Fruit Growers of Willamette Valley
to Perfect Sub Central.

The representatives of Polk county
fruit growers appointed at a recent
meeting held in this city, when H. c..
Sampson of the North Pacific Dis
tributors was present, will attend a
general meeting of Willamette valley
growers in Portland tomorrow for
the purpose of organizing a sub-cen-
trail branch. AT this meeting one
member of the board of managers for
the Spokane show will be elected, and
details for marketing the 1914 fruit
crop will be perfected. Those ap-
pointed from Polk county are Harry
Wood, H. G. Campbell, R. NJ. Ew-
ing, N. l.. Guy and H. C. Eakin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Independence School Officers.

The result of the school election at
Independence was very satisfactory
to those interested in the educational
institutions of that district, Mr.. Ell
mer E. Paddock being elected director
for three years, and Mrs. B. F. Swope
clerk of the board. The other mem
bers are Mrs. Mary C. Fletcher and
Mr.. NJ. W. Mix, who is chairman this
wear.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
TEAM PLUNGEs OVER BANK.
And Owner W. w. Rowell Suffers a
Broken Rib.

Mr.. W. W. Rowell, farmer near
Rickreall, was quite seriously injured
Tuesday afternoon, when the team he
was driving plunged over the en-
bankment at the Riclreall bridge,
the former sustaining a broken rib
and many bruises. The team became
frightened and unmanageable while
nearing the bridge approach, and with
sudden turn the animals plunged
over the bank, taking wagon, its load,
and occupant with them.
Mr.. Rowell came to Polk county
from Portland about six months ago,
settling near Rickreall. He is aged
So years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
BRIDGE CONTRACT AWARDED.
Steel Structure Over Yamhill River to
Cost About $1,000.

On Saturday last the county COM
missioners awarded a contract to the
Portland Bridge & Iron company for
the erection of a steel bridge across
the Yamhill river, three quarters of
mile south of Willamina. There
will be two spans of $50 feet each,
and the structure, including concrete
piers and approaches, will cost ap-
proximately $4,000. The bridge must
be completed on or before September
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19

For the purpose of making the
terms of all county Offices four years,
r. p. Rasmussen of Corbett, and w.
NJ. Davis of Portland are proposing
to initiate an amendment to the
extending the term of
county clerk, treasurer, sheriff, coro-
ner and surveyors. The present term
of these offices is two years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19

ing $26.19 and $31.67 to be due par
ties represented by the association.
The bills, it is said, were incurred
while Mr.. Dennis was in business at
Falls City.
The Eiler Music company of Port
land has instituted against Mrs. M.
Cornelius of Monmouth to recover a
balance alleged to be due on piano
sold her under contract by the plain
tiff. The defendant sets up the coun-
ter claim that the instrument is not as
represented.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
FRED HOOPER PASSES.
Victim of Automobile Accident Dies
From Blood Poisoning.

Fred Hooper Of Independence, who
was seriously hurt in an automo-
bile accident while returning home
from Corvallis, died at Salem hos
pital on Monday at an early hour,
and the funeral was held in his home
town on Tuesday. Mr.. Hooper suf-
fered a compound fracture of leg in
the accident, subsequently blood pois-
oning, from the effects of which he
died.
Deceased was highly respected in
the community where he had resided
since early childhood. His widow has
the sympathy of large circle of
warm friends and acquaintance. Mr..
Hooper was aged 35 years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Elects a New Teacher.

The new board of education held a
meeting Tuesday afternoon, with all
members present, and besides trans
acting the regular routine business it
elected Miss Cartwright of Salem to
the position made vacant by the resig-
nation of Miss Horner. Mr.. Coad,
by the rule of succession, is president
of the board this year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Temperance Lecture Tonight.

There will be temperance lecture
under the auspices of the Dallas Pro-
hibition club on the courthouse lawn
this evening. The speaker, Rev. F.
G. Bettes, is making a 1500-mile trip
in Oregon, talking Oregon dry to the
people.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Finishes Rates Hearing.

The Railroad Commission concluded
the water rates hearing late Tuesday
and departed with a goodly
bunch of information regarding the
tentative value of the water system.
This information will be dissected at
the capital. A decision will probably
be rendered within two weeks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Shoplifter Operating.

On Wednesday a woman unknown
to the clerks there, lifted some toilet
preparations at Fuller's Drug Store,
dropped them into her handbag, and
after fulfilling her mission uncere-
moniously departed. 1t was a small
matter in point of loss, and she was
allowed to go her way.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19
Hundreds Hear Concert.

More than one thousand persons
listened to the concert given by the
Dallas band on the courthouse lawn
last Saturday evening. The attend
ance tomorrow night should be even
larger. The concerts are of a high
order, and are well worth hearing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-19

again carry off first honors at the
School Industrial Fair to be held
in Dallas this fall, and with that OBJ
ject in view is working diligently.
Prof. Dykstra says the pupils are
thoroughly aroused over the import
ance of having exhibits of the high
est order, and under experienced
coaching expect to make a much bet
ter showing than last season.