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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26

When man kills a big lynx he
not only saves a lot of chickens, but
can get about $l5 for the shin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26
Notice For Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland Oregon,
December %, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States Of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act OF August
1892, Eva May DugPan, of Ilatskanie, County Of
Columbia, State of Oregon, has this day filed in
this office her sworn statement No. 673S Tor the
purchase OF the West p Northwest a and
West p Southwest a of Section No "A
in Township No. South, Range No. Z W., and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for Its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish her
claim to said land before the Register ana Re
ceiver of this office at Portland, Oregon, on
Saturday, the 18th day of March, 1905.
She names as witnesses: H. a. Duggan, OF
Clatskanie, Oregon W. A. Wheeler, of Port
land, Oregon; U. s. Bryant, of Portland Ore
gOn; J. N. Rice, of Clatskanie, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office before said 18th day OF
March, 1906.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26

Good horses are in brisk demand in
Harvey county. One man from
Canada wants 500.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26
Direct Primaries.

Plenty of blank petitions for candi
dates, at the OBSERVER job Office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26

A Hubbard firm shipped 10000
pounds OF onion sets last week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26

GhambeTIaiH'S Cough Remedy
Cures Colds, Group and whooping Cough.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-01-26

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31
The Rieht Cow side,

A city newspaper artist drew the pic
ture OF a milk man diligently engaged
In milking a COW. A country editor
protested on the grounds that no high.
" respectable COW would permit a
man to expurgate the lacteal 6uld
while sitting at the wrong side Of the
COW.
"You are entirely mistaken" replied
the artist, "for had / not known that
the COW would not kick. | should have
never placed the man on the wrong
sldo Of the bovine. In fact, my cows
nevcr kick. my dogs never growl, my
horses never run away, my portraits
never speak. Thank God for that"
Some Of che portraits of deceased
rotables always awaken the thought
Of the boyhood axiom, "'Taln't no fair
to strike q man when he's down."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31


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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

a Pittsburg doctor says hen has
a mind. And a sense of humor, too.
Else why would she deposit her egg
under = the very center Of the barn
GoottlS u, B'7a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

Wien an authors receipts are more
than his outlay for postage, then he
may gpe said to be successful.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

Do not pick your teeth. Let the
dentist do this Having had more ex-
penence. he eau match them better.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

One may lose ones own sorrow
helping another forget his.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

!, IL John, 5ones can run mile in four!
minutes. how long will It take Farmer
Isagtop to weed an onion patchf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

1t makes a difference whether peo-
pic laugh at you for saying things, or
at the things you say.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

One little ray of sunshine Is worth
a cioudburst Of whine!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

In selecting books for your vacation
do not forget your Check-book.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

The, more rope you give some men
the less they like smoking!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

Imagination has caused more stom
acn acRest than green apples!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

A Gamer can can but he cannot can
a can. can he?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31
Notice.

I Person who took suit Of clothes
ether by mistake of design from
isnoiise & EchoIs' store. First ward,
should eturh saae IL once 70 asoid
atrest. BRAND
sy:tt en-:
Rsad lie paily Vltglnlps
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

a nlncompoop Is the other fellow to
the argument!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31
STATE BOARD ZOE TRADE


= TX - ~ ~ 2 ". q y : 4 fslif = y
Whereas: the tefcente nnial cels-
t1ration of the settlement Of James
town IS Of great Importance not only
as 4 matter 81 history, but also from
ap Industrial and commercial view,
point. and I. !. IA I.
Whereas, West Virginia was q part
Of Tie, original territory OF ytrginis
Hhose settlement ana .colonisati6i
are to be celebrated, ana d her
youngest daughter IN the sister.
tihooiof States, and
Whereas, "A proper representation
Iok our state at SAID ter-centennial
will, IN the judgment Of this body,
not only be eminenly fitting for his
torlc and sentimental reasons, but
will also be cource of monetary
benefit by extending more widely q
better understanding '.ahd appreclg
ton Of our vast natural resources
and business opportunities; there
fore be 1t
Resolved, That we congratulate
Governor DawsonAon appointing, thus
early, commission Of distinguish.
ed citizens to secure for our State a
proper representation at said ter-cen-
tenuial celebration; and be It further
Resolved, That we urge the next
session of the legislature to pass d
liberal appropriation for this purpose
by. a special appropriation act at as
early a day in the session as practl.
cable.
Resolved, Further, That we urge
our citizens generally to cooperate
with the official commission in secur.
ing proper exhibits Of our varied in,
dustrles.
Good Roads.
The crying need Of the State for
better roads is recognized in every
section and we commend to your con.
sideraton Legislation which will re.
suit in improving the present deplof
able conditions, Good roads are a
benefit not only to the farmer, but
to the business man as well. and
closely affect the interests of every
citizen in the community. The State
board believes that our present road
laws need a general overhauling and
that they should be replaced by stat,
utes which will provide for State
highway commission and State aid
for localities and counties. Our pres
ent system, or lack Of symtem, in
road building has given US as poor
roads as any State in the union, and
we think that is matter that de.
serves immediate and drastic legis
lation. =,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

On the Quiet.
The deaf man escapes the dago's
hand organ.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

Tho red nose Of a topper Is never
watSf colored
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

soli want q camera get q sTenill.
M iIrd ageht; siyde 81 Holt BPS
Main street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

When calling do not blow on your
tea; fan II with your hat,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

IL the June brides have all register
Cd We wiiibegtn 10 compile the Christ
mas record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

Get your wife 10 try drinking from
a bottle. Ginger ale will do-aud It's
moro fun than circus.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

lt Is improve the facilities
Il pressed into service.
yeg carefully after all de-
nahe urservice as,efective
We receive deposits sub
e1sck, pay a per cent, interest
yingS and time deposits, loan
alls to savings deposltors, and
pio date service. Call for cir
IL ting full information.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

oMan may dy at will" says a cur
rent magazine. al last the dream Of
loyo has come Come hy, my
love. with mel"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31
Taxation Of Banks.

We wish to call your attention to
subject affecting the banking inter
ests Of this State. It Is claimed that
in the application Of national and
state legislation national banks have
a great advantage in the matter Of
taxation over :tthe State banks. 1t
would see that the State banks
and trust companies are discrlnI,
mated against, from the fact that the
national banks in making their re-
turns, deduct the amount of capital
invested in United States bonds to Sc
cure circulation. The State banks
are certainly entitled to Just and fair
treatment, and we believe that this
problem will merit your considera.
ion at this session.
Pure Food Law
The Charleston convention went on
record In favor of the establishment
Of a pure food law in West Virginia
and we trust this matter will have
your favorable, consideration. The
national government has passed a
strong law on this subject, which is
to prevent fraud and adulteration and
we think that the States should up
hold the hands of the government
by Passing laws In harmony with the
federal statute. There is no more
important subject which can engage
your attention than this and we, be-
lieve we voice the general demand
Of the people when we ask you to
give It your careful attention and
your vote and influence for a meas
ure that will insure pure food pro
ducts to everybody.
\ Insurance.
We ask your careful consideration
of measure regarding fire insur-
ance, which has been drafted under
the supervision Of a special commit
tee Of the State board and which
means better conditions for the in
surer and the insured. The subject
is an important one and we believe
our laws can be improved by the
passage Of such bill as will be pro-
posed.
STATE Boards Annual Report.
In conclusion we wish to call
your attention to the full report Of
the Charleston convention, containing
able addresses by Dr. l. c. White of
Morgantovn, Senator W. 9, sproul Of
Pennsylvania, r. q. Edmonds, Of Bal
aimore, Governor Dawson, Senator
Elklns and ex-senator Davis. along
with ha committee reports. resolu.
ton aud digc1ssions not only per:
tainin q he subjects mentioned
above. batto many Others which can
not faii 10 f1tersts every patriotic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

opinion that one Of the above viii youf
but should they not we have others which will beassd e
you about
b. a. RILLINGsLEA e 60.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-31

No dear, you cannot plant bird seed
and raise birds, but you can plant to-
matoes and raise your nelghbors'
,chIckens any old spring.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

can ambassador As governor general
of the Philippines his salary has been
$20, 500 per annum. His appointment to
the Japanese mission will entail finan-
ciaI sacrifice, the pay of an ambassador
being only S17,500.
Half century ago Japan betrayed no
sign that would have warranted the
most clairvoyant statesman in America
in predicting her sudden rise to world
power Her ports We're closed to the
ships of all countries, and she was
practically sealed book to all the ma
tions of the earth. An accident-the
shipwreck of some American sailors on
her inhOspitable shOres-was the be-
ginning of the Transformation. Com
modore Perry, who was intrusted with
the mission of securing an entrance to
this hermit nation-peaceabIe if possi-
BILE, forcible if necessary-s in
making a treaty of friendship and COM
merce. That was in 1854, and four
years later several ports were opened
to foreign residence and trade. In 1850
the famous Japanese embassy to the
United States and to the courts of Eu-
rope opened the eyes of these exclusive
orientals, and the westernizing process
has been going on ever since
The entering diplomatic wedge driven
by the Americans was introduced with
Such skill ana purpose that 1t was not
long before foreign representation had
secured an impregnable foothold in the
islands. Through all the formative
changes which have brought the coun-
try to it's present condition diplomacy
has not suffered any practical incon-
venience. On the contrary, it has more
than once happened that the foreign
legations have been of great service in
the adjustment of internal differences It
is especially fit that America, first to
penetrate japanese solitude and model
for the little nation that has done such
wonders, should be represented by an
official of highest diplomatic rank
Luke z. Wright is a native of Mem
phis Tenn, born in 1S47. His father,
Judge Archibald Wright, was an emf
nent jurist, wen known and highly es-
teemed in Tennessee in antebeilum
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

Thus the unhOly propaganda spread
and the ranks of the wielders of dyna-
mite and apostles of secret murder were
kept filed. There was never a lack of
men sufficiently desperate to be intrust-
ed by the chief conspirators with any
commission. Dynamite and giant
powder were the only arguments Of
fered, and there was no appeal from the
decision of the hidden tribunal. Colo
rado. Montana and Idaho have been the
recent fields of operation. That the end
is not yet may be Indicated by the fact
that many persons who have been
prominent and outspoken in the indus
trial disturbances are in frequent re-
ceipt of intimidating messages and
warnings of impending disaster.
This famous and infamous organiza-
tion, the Molly Maguires, is a secret
order which came into existence in
1854 in the anthracite coal mining re-
gion of Pennsylvania There were at
the time over 400 collieries in the north
eastern part of the state at which so,
600 men were employed One-half OF
this army of miners was made up of
Americans, Germans, Welshmen. Eng
lishmen and Swedes, and the other half
was Irish
It was among these men that the
Molly Maguires made their appearance.
Inc society was originally a DfancH OF
the so called Physical Force party of
Ireland. It is alleged that it was at
one time affiliated with the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, but this has been
shown to be without foundation in fact.
About 1865 the Molly Maguires be-
gan to be regarded as a dangerous or
ganization. Previous to that the true
character of the society was unsus-
pected and the order had succeeded in
maintaining a reputation for harmless
ness. although the Roman Catholic
clergy had denounced its secret methods
and unchurchly Affiliations. In 1875 the
order was instrumental in forcing a
general strike in the anthracite country
and at that time had acquired a certain
influence in the councils of the miners.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

German policy IN the far east and for
once the yellow peril' business was
permitted to slumber. These young
warriors have been assigned no COM
mand in the Germany army. They ac-
company the officers in their rounds and
attend drills and maneuvers and are
given every opportunity to learn.
Those who remember the sorry spec
tacle which has always been furnished
by the Chinese army in time of action
may be inclined to doubt. John China
man has always been cited as the man
without patriotism, a being absolutely
devoid Of all love Of country and its in
stitutions This is true no longer The
unwilling, mandarin driven wretch,
dragged from his home to fight the bat
tie of his taskmaster had nothing in
common with the liberty loving Ce-
lestial of today. The whole empire is
undergoing a, change. The time is close
at hand when Chinese love of country
and contempt for death VIII be as
marked as it is in Japan today.
An enthusiastic American military
engineer who was present at the recent
maneuvers declares that there was
nothing to choose between the Chinese
soldiers and the best drilled European
troops. Physique, equipment and de-
pertinent, he affirTns, are practically the
same At attention the Chinese infan-
trymen stand like heroes, rigid and ira-
passive. yet in attitudes instinct with
life, the expression on their faces firm
and often suggestive of strong char
aeter ALLEN J. BELL
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

General Yin Tchang would not be sat
isfied to accept any other pattern.
Sent by his government when young
man to study the art of war in the
school of AIoltke and his fellow tao
ticians, he was brought up as Ger
man officer, served for seven years il
the kaiser's army and returned to China
in 1898. just in time to take an active
part in his country's struggle against
who conducted the brilliant defense Of
Tientsin against the mikado's army of
invasion. Since that time he has been
recognized as the most able military
man in the empire. At the conclusion
of the peace treaty Tchang entered the
diplomatic service, going first as min
lister to Vienna and afterward to Ber-
lin.
China's natural aversion for the
Japanese has not prevented her military
authorities from employing experts
from the island empire to drill the
Celestial army. Since the close Of the
Russo-Japanese war many young OFF,
GERS of the nikado's army have crossed
over to the mainland to enter the serv-
ice of China. There are also many Ger
man instructors and several British en-
gineers of established regulations.
In his task of modernizing the Chi
nese army General Yin Tchang viii be
likely to benefit greatly by the advice of
seven clever young Celestials who.
taking him as a model. have been serv-
ing their apprenticeship IN the German
army. Sons of mandarins and repre-
sentatiyes of new China, these keen
witted young orientals are not novices
at the game Of war. Each of them has
finished a four year course at the great
Chinese military academy of Wuchang,
which is conducted in the German fash
ion. and they have been doing post
/ graduate work in Europe.
Although the Emperor William is the
author of the yellow peril scare he
was not unwilling to receive these stu
dents at the earnest solicitation of the
( Chinese government. A refusal would
| possibly have been detrimental to the
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

isfaction Of knowing that he viii be
missed.
Henry Clay Ide. General wright's
successor as schief executive of the
Philippines, went to Manila as a mem-
Der of the commission in 1900 and the
following year was made secretary for
finance and justice. a position demand-
ing the exercise of great ability and
good judgment. He is native of Yer
mont, born at Barnet in 1874 He was
al honor man at Dartmouth in 1866 and
became principal of an academy at St.
Johnsbury
Ide studied law while in this position
and was soon admitted to practice and
in a short time had built up the largest
legal business in the county. He soon
entered the political field and served
several terms in the state legislature
In 1891 he was appointed commissioner
on the part of the United States to act
in conjunction with commissioners
from Great Britain and Germany in the
settlement of the land. troubles in Sa-
moa. His services were SO highly ap-
preciated by the governments inter-
ested that upon the Initiative of Ger
many he was appointed chief justice
for the island, with a salary of Ss.o00
per annum.
In 1900, when President Mckinley.
realizing the Importance of securing
tried men for the position, was deciding
as to the membership of the Philippine
commission, he chose Mr.. Ide. Ever
since that time the Vermont man has
served his government most acceptably.
though falling health will compel him
to return to the states in the near fu-
ture. Mr. Ide is a widower, and he has
three daughters.
EVAN c. MITCHELL.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

From that period It began to be the
leader in Iawlessness and various out
RACES committed on the persons and
against the property of justices Of the
peace, police officers and mining bosses.
The firing Of houses, the flooding OF
mines and even assassination became
lamentably frequent. The order was
organized in regular divisions, each
having a commander known as a body
MASTER The fountain head of the in
stftution seems to have been in Europe
This fact was made clear by the dis
covery of the method of transmitting
the signs and passwords These mys-
terious signals were given to the mem
bers by the body masters, who had
them from the county delegate, who
received them from the state delegate
to whom they were furnished by the
national board in New York city. To
the latter they came quarterly from
abroad by the hand of one of the stew
ards OF transatlantic steamer.
The exposure of the Molly Maguires
was due largely to the energy and per
severance of Franklin B. Gsowan, presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania and Reading
Coal company He employed a detec-
tive named James McParlan, who join
ed the order and became. possessed Of
all its secrets. Many Molly Maguires
were convicted and executed-so many
in fact. that the others We're frightened
into an apparent abandonment of the
organization. The monstrosity ceased
to have any extended influence in Penn
sylvania, but there is no doubt that 1t
hourishes in some of the newer COM
munities. LEROY S. FROST.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-02

Governor Henry Clay Ide to the va
cancy. Both men have performed EN-
nient service among the curious oriental
races brought so unexpectedly and so
closely into relationship with the
American people. Both of them have
made excellent records. Under condi-
lions which have been especially trying
and in spite of a great lack of educa-
tive precedent they have succeeded in
producing results which are highly
creditable to themselves and to the
American people.
General Wright had been governor
general of the Philippines since Decem-
Der, 1903. He succeeded Governor Cen
aral William II. Taft when the latter
became secretary of war in President
Roosevelt's cabinet in place of Elihu
Root He went first to the Philippines
IN 1900 as a member Of the second
commission, and a year later he was
appointed vice governor 1t was at the
time that civil government was being
established in the islands, and General
Wright had a great deal to do with put
ting the new scheme in good running
order. Governor Taft was obliged te be
absent from the islands during much of
his term and Wright filed his place
with perfect satisfaction to all con-
cerned
Until the present time the American
representative in Japan has been
obliged to be content with the title and
salary of a minister plenipotentiary.
The rapid evolution of the island en-
pire. especially its phenomenal eH1ores-
cence during the last decade. entities it
TO be reckoned as a nation of the first
class. Thus it is that General Wright
will become the first full fedged Ameri-