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Middletown transcript., 1909-02-06
BANKING BY MAIL

PerSoRS living at a distance who wish
% avail themselves Of our unexcelicd
banking facilities and obtain interest on
their deposits, can do SO by pur chasing
at the nearest post Office, money orders
payable 10 eur order for the amounts
70 be deposited, and forwarding these
orders 10 Us by nail; or they may send
rs checks or drafts, payable 10 our order.
All such remiltaRces will be promptly
acknowledged.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-06
rance Profitable 70 state


That the state derives substantial reve-
nue. from the insurance companies was
shown by the biennial report OF .Dr.
George w. Marshall, the retiring insur.
ance commissioner. The receipts for 1867
were given as SOL, ,59S.87; disbursements,
So, 700, making the years profit to the
state $47, ,998.S7. For 1908 the figures
were: Receipts, $60.024 ~; disbursements,
S8, 700; net profit, $50, ,324 II. A recon-
mendation was made in the report that
fraternal beneficial associations be brought
under the supervision Of the insurance de
partment.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-06

IL shoats. will weigh from 80 to 100 lbs.
8 pigs seven weeks old. 2 brood sows.
One boar hog
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-06

The bill given notice OF iu the House by
Mr.. Hudson provides for state appro-
priation of 81, 600 to go toward the pur.
chase OF ground for and the erection OF an
emergency hospital at Milford, and appro-
pirates $1,000 toward maintenance for the
first year, the amounts to be paid Feb
ruary lst, 1910.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-06
Local Option Bill

L0CaI UpGl0n blII
The House bill providing for resub-
mission of the question Of license or no
license in rural New Castle has not come
up for vote in the house. BY vote of
s to action was postponed until next
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-06

collector otT.ns. fsr AppoauinI1nIaa aanars.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
VETERANS

IF anyone in authority at the SOL
diers' home referred to 1t as char
4 liable institution-and veterans be-
lieve and say he did-he proved he was
not In sympathy or harmony with the
spirit Of national homes like that at
Sawtelle.
Old soldiers like those at sawtelle,
who have stood ready to sacrifice their
lives for their country are not to be
regarded as dependents on the bounty
of the country because they receive
lodging and sometimes according to
their own story even food.
There are a great many citizens of
the United States on whom, if they
were guilty OF disparaging remarks, it
would be easy for the old soldier to
turn the tables, inasmuch as he made
the existence of the United States pos
sible, and the existence of the United
States made possible the opportunities
for transacting business and accumu-
Iating wealth which have produced the
vast fortunes enjoyed by many citizens
of the United States whose lives have
never been endangered while in defense
of the flag.
1t i'll becomes citizens 10 criticise
veterans, whether they are military or
civilian, and beyond reasonable doubt
the day will come when the United
States es well as Britain will recognize
the Justice Of paying small pensions to
all old men who have helped build up
the country commercially or Industrial
ly, but have not received rewards big
enough to make them well-to-do in
their old age
The abolition of destitute poverty un-
doubtedly will be brought about by just
measures which sooner or later will be
adopted by this nation. In the mean
time the republic is illustrating the
highest civilization and is honoring it,
self and all who bear allegiance to it by
caring for the old soldiers. The prin-
ciple involved in their recognition by
the state should never be lost sight of,
and from this point of view alone it is
greatly to the public interest that an
institution like the soldiers home should
be managed in a way illustrating the
essential nobility of character which
does inhere in this nation, but the ef-
feet Of which in the life of this people
is constantly interfered with by that
peculiarly reckless and dangerous form
of stupidity called selishness.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
BE WARY

T OS ANGELES city council has sus-
tanned the mayors veto of the
AA franchise under which the South
ern Pacific tried to get more tracks
across Fourth street. There were many
good and sufficient reasons why the
franchise should not be granted, al
though there can be no objection to a
temporary franchise TO facilitate busi-
ness during the Elks' visit. The South
ern Pacific cannot ask Los Angeles for
any favors until it shows some signs Of
. sense of responsibility in respect of
its promise to build a new depot on the
site cajoled from a former council.
More than ever wary of the corpora
ton should the council be now that the
Southern Pacific has shown its unholy
ambition to grab mile of the harbor
frontage. Can the city council afford
to extend favors to a corporation guilty
of laying deliberate plans for interfer-
ence with the welfare of the COM
munity? The Southern Pacific has done
nothing whatever to give it any claim
on the confidence of the public. On the
contrary, its attempted harbor grab
should result in redoubled vigilance in
order that corporation plans for secur-
ing special privileges at the expense of
the people should be thwarted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
AMERICAN FLAG

MAY heaven speed the day when the
WI spacious, safe harbor of San
III Pedro, seaport of Greater Los
Angeles, will be crowded with vessels
flying the American flag. We have a
splendid navy. Compared with any
other navy, ship for ship, it is the most
efficient in the world. But the mer-
chant marine is still deplorably made
quate for the needs of the country.
Consequently foreign vessels are earn
ing huge sums of money every year by
carrying American goods and American
passengers, and the vast annual expeu-
oiture of the United States for the use
of the passenger carrying and the mer-
chant marine of other nations repre-
sents nothing but financial drainage.
Excepting the services rendered to in
dividuals or to firms there is no return.
When Mr.. Roosevelt sailed to Africa
he had to pay fare to foreigner, be-
cause American vessels flying the Stars
and Stripes do not cross the Atlantic
to Mediterranean ports. And In spite
of occasional oratorical outbursts on
the subject of the American Line"
bald truth is, after all the years in
which an opportunity has been given
for the development of Atlantic steam
ship enterprise under the American
flag, there are only four American
steamers on "the Southampton rum"
and two of these were built abroad and
admitted to American entry on "the
promise that two others should be con-
structed In this country.
Every year we pay sSOO,OOO0OO to for
eign ships for carrying American mer-
chandise, products and passengers.
Surely the patriotism of the United
States will build up a merchant marine
to develop commerce and support the
navy. That glorious navy by the way,
is constantly being placed in absurd
positions on account of the anomaly of
the shipping situation. During its big
voyage it sailed attended by motley
swarm of foreign vessels flying the
flags of their own countries. To eyes
keenly sppreciative and critical, the
spectacle presented would have sug-
gested an element of the ludicrous. if 1t
had not been so serious, so pitiful.
1t is the duty of all friends and lovers
Of the flag by their individual efforts TO
hasten the day when the Star Spangled
Banner viii be the principal and the
majority flag in the splendid harbor of
Greater Los Angeles, and when it will
be seen and honored in every port Of
the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

pears to have Mr.. Calhoun's vague idea
of the crime Of bribery really did not
know that in buying a railroad fran
chise from a board of supervisors the
crime of bribery was being committed.
The closing sentence of the above ex-
cerpt from Mr.. Calhoun's statement is
amusing and possibly Illuminating. In
asmuch as James L. Gallagher has
been charged with accepting bribe
money from Mr.. Calhoun's agents
which Mr.. Calhoun furnished, his state
ment that "Francis ]. Heney stands
side by side with James L. Gallagher
as a corrupt public official" comes per-
ilously near being a confession of the
charge that Gallagher was bribed by
Mr.. Calhoun's procurement.
If Mr.. Calhoun desires to justify him
self to the public he could accomplish
more in one sentence by giving some
reasonable explanation of why the
books of the United Railroads COM
pany, which should show the disposi-
ton of the 100000 drawn from the
United States treasury presumably to
be paid as bribe money to Ruef and his
supervisors. had been taken out of the
state by his railroad company anil
thus removed from the reach of the
processes of the court that was trying
him than he can by publishing reams
of puerile accusations against Mr.. He
ney.
Until this and other matters are ex-
planned any statement which Mr.. Cal
houn may make will hardly carry to
the public an overwhelming conviction
of his innocence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
ASKS WHY LOS ANGELES DOES
NOT ERECT LIBRARY BUILDING

LOS ANGELES, June 20 Editor
rera1d1: Why should not Los Angeles
have a public library building at no
distant date? Portland, city nlucn
smaller than Los Angeles, has for years
had a fine building devoted exclusively
to library purposes. Seattle mas ~. ~.
brary edifice that cost $20O,OOO the gllt
of Andrew Carnegie.
Some large cities are and have been
far behind the times in this regard
Chicago did not even have a pupllc
library before the great fire or 1871,
and the city had 100000 inhabitants at
that time For many years after tine
fire they had library quartered IN
the CITY hall and in the autumn or
1897 a magnificent library building,
costing 81 100000 or so, was dedicated
on the lake front. 1t is the finest edl-
fee of its kind that ever l nave seen.
san Francisco, before the great tre OF
1906. had q public library which was
in cramped quarters on the top noor
of the city hall and the city and county
of San Francisco, which constitute the
municipality then had a population OF
about S5O,000.
Tn the matter of public library ac-
Communications Los Angeles is far be-
hind portland and Seattle and both
cities are much smaller than this
hurghS Why is this so? Why do not
fine public spirited millionaires of Los
Angeles get their heads together and
start a movement for the erection OF a
nuhlic library edifice which shall even
rival those of Portland and Seattle?
ADALBERT BEACH.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
PREFERS PURE FOOD TO
ANOTHER NATIONAL PANIC

LOS ANGELES, June 2O.-l Editor
Herald: Gan it. be possible that the
trusts cannot be forced to divert their
waste products from the pure food mar
ket without having them force another
panic upon us as an object lesson from
them that we have incurred the dis
pleasure of those that have the making
or breaking of this country in the hol-
low of their hands? Shall the distil-
leries be allowed to make breakfast
food from refuse that their hogs Will
not eat and advertise 1t as health
giving, rejuvenating, predigested and
fresh from the field? Shall the Oil re-
finer. that coaxes an Ill smelling, black
and sticky mass that has lain half
mile underground since and before
Adam was boy, be allowed to use his
waste products of mineral wax, .clays,
acids and phosphates as an adulterant
for lard, butter, cooking oils, vinegar,
flour. sugar, spices, baking powder and
preservatives in general?
The cannery man that puts up over
ripe. overgrown herring in cotton seed
meal and mineral acid, and labels it
sardines in mustard, and few others
like him, need looking after. Between
panics and pure food, let us chose pure
food by all means"
u. p. MAROWAY.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
WHY DID STEAD WAIT THOSE
FOURTEEN DREARY YEARS?

LOS ANGELES, June 22.-[Editor
Herald: Wandering in search OF truth
last Sunday afternoon I found myself
in the spiritualist auditorium> at Eden
dale, where 1 listened to sundry eulo-
gies of w. T. Stead of London, VINO
now promises a long waiting world
that he will establish bureau Tor
communication with the spirits OF the
departed. l desire to offer the follow
ing reflections: ca
THE suggestion that w. 7. Stead
should open a bureau came, he tells
us. in the Fortnightly Review In a
long appeal made to him by his tamll-
lar spirit, the late Miss Julia A. Ames
Of the Union Signal, Chicago, fourteen
wears ago. He declares that at that
distant date she said to him; Il want
ed to ask you if you can help me at
all in a matter in which l am much
interested. 1 have long wanted to es-
tablish a place where all those VINO
have passed over could communicate
with the loved ones behind. At pres
ent the world is full of spirits longing
to speak to those from whom they
have been parted 1t is strange
spectacle. On your side, souls full OF
anguish for bereavement; on TINS sloe'
souls full of sadness because they can
not communicate with those whom
they love. What can be done to bring
these somber. sorrow-laden souls to-
gether? What is wanted is a bureau
of communication between, the two
sides"
Mr.. Stead then informs us that for
all these fourteen years and until now
his immersion in public affairs left
him no leisure ~ to found the bureau.
If Mr.. Stead believed this message
genuine he has deliberately written
himself down as the most heartless
monster that ever stained the pages
of history. The man who could be-
lieve that message true and then delay
fourteen years because he was busy"
must be just about the most unfeeling
wretch that ever had the presumption
to call itself a man. Z. X. G.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
CONVENTION CITY

:" ESTERN doctors are trying to
w have Los Angeles chosen as the
next annual meeting place of the
American Institute of Homeopathy.
Without opening up a controversy by
entering into the question of the merits
Of the homeopathic or any other school
OF medicine, Los Angeles Herald de-
sires to say the homeopaths will be
welcome to Los Angeles There can be
no dispute as to the merits Of this city
as a convention center. 1t is the finest
convention city in the United States, a
fact that will be well advertised by the
Elks who soon will be entertained here.
On account Of the climate, the wealth
er is not an unknown quantity. Some
Of the greatest conventions and celebra-
tions in other parts of the country have
been spoiled by the fickleness of the
climate. Nothing Of that kind is to be
feared In Los Angeles, which Is the
best convention city in the world
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
EXPLAINS WHY LABOR is
SUBSERVIENT TO CAPITAL

SAN BERNARDINO, June 20.-lEdi-
tor Herald: Unless the relation of
labor to capital is correctly appre-
hended efforts to secure the wealth.
producer his just need will be founder
ing and ineffective. 1t is a common
error to suppose capital employs labor.
such is not the case. Neither does the
capitalist employ labor or laborers.
The laborer employs the capital of the
owner thereof to further the production
of wealth. 1t is true he does 1t by per-
mission of the owner on the latter
terms, which merely allows the worker
a bare living out of the abundant
wealth produced.
In view of the fact that capital rapid
ly decays and goes into the grave OF the
consumed-some of 1t every minute, all
of it in a few years (''earth abideth for
ever'). and therefore must be constant
ly reproduced lest shortly 1t and other
forms of wealth be ineXistent and the
present owners be in poverty. L say
in view of this fact, is it not strange
that the men depended on to MAINTAIN
abundance cannot make equitable terms
for the use of capital so necessary to
he used to continue to be? Are the
owners SO obstinate and foolish as TO
be willing their capital should pass INTO
the realm of the dead rather than be
just? ~ II, -.
| trow not. If the capitalist Will not
be reasonable, why does not the wealth
producer use his own capital or create
capital for his own specific purpose?
He surely knows how, since ne mas
created all that exists! Aha! there is
where the Joke comes in. He looks
around the earth for material to create
capital and finds he has given all he
had away, and by that stupid act has
prohibited himself from putting MS
hand or foot on an atom of matter In
the universe without concessions from
an owner. He must give most or ms
powers to the service Of those 10 ,VyilS WhoIl
he has given all else, or die. Which
will he do? What will he do?
John J. JEWETT.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

F.P. Gregson. traffic manager of the
Associated Jobbers, suggests that de-
murrage should be placed under the
regulation of the Interstate commerce
commission. This would provide a way
of settling demurrage disputes like
those which have arisen in consequence
of the new demurrage law which pro-
vides for charge of Sc a day for each
car that is not unloaded within forty
eight hours after it is received.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
TO A WESTERN POET
con receiving a copy of Bob Carr's cowboy
LYrics")

con receiving a copy of Bob carr's cowboy
LYrics")
get a glimpse OF open spaces.
OF honest, kind and sunburnt faces;
see the campfire on the plain,
The wagon top shines through the rain;
hear the bawling OF the steers
Upon the trail--and on my ears
There falls a song, while moonbeanns creep
Across the silent herd, asleep
hear the hddles' droning rasp,
A trailmate's hand gives mine clasp;
see the ranch house light agleam
While past the windows dancers stream;
1 catch a breath OF prairie air
Swept down from mountain vistas fair;
In short / view, from brush to pine,
Tho real West in this book of thine.
Arthur Chapman in Denver Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
AT THE THEATERs

AUDTTORIUM-Dark
AIASON-Princess company in "Pin, PaH,
POuff"
BELASCO-RichArd Bennett in "The Lion
and the Mouse"
BURBANK-"The Traitor"
GRAND-'FBuncO in Arizona"
MAJESTTC-"rhree Weeks"
ORPHEUM-Vaudeville.
LOS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WALKER-Y audeviile.
EMPIRE-Vaudevtlle.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and musical comedy.
FISCHER's-Musical comedy and vaudeville.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

According to scientists, the two foes
most to be dreaded by the American
nation are alcoholism and continuous
mental activity. The people of this
great country need to cultivate habits
of "joy, temperance and repose," which
according to the old saw, ISLAM the
door on ehe Doctors nose."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

People of Spain are rejoicing over
the birth of a new royal baby. The
infant is already on the pension list
and the taxpayers Of Spain are howl
ing themselves hoarse with glee over
the prospect of feeding and clothing
and endowing another princess. What
fools these mortals bel
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

BY the Aldrich bill woolen blankets
will pay a duty of 165 per cent. Evil
IDENTIFY the dear, good tariff revision
lists are desperately anxious that all
the poor people of the east should be
enabled to sleep under cozy woolen
blankets during the chilly nights of
winter
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

Southern Pacific still claims it is the
friend of Southern California-and
of Los Angeles. Citizens may
we'll and fervently pray, Lord, save
us from-some of-our friends"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

Greater Los Angeles with free har-
Dor will bring our citizens prosperity
unequaled in the history of Southern
California.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

Policemen are anxious to have
regular day off. The charge is made
police duty in Los Angeles is prac-
tically continuous performance.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

Let's show our respect for life. lib
erty and the pursuit of happiness by
having a sane celebration of the
Fourth of July.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
Public Letter Box

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for publication must be accompanied Dy .ao
name and address of the writer. The Her
aid gives the widest latitude to correspond-
ents' hut assumes no responsibility for their
ufNx
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

Theodore Roosevelt is bagging lions.
He has broken the worlds lion-hunt-
ing record. We knew he would.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

First in war-first in peace-first in
the hearts of his countrymen-Captain
A. A. Fries!
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

The Panama canal zone has been
Americanized. Two baseball leagues
have been established there.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23

on all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates. advertising man
aKer. %
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN

Population of Los Angeles s15,es5
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Welded TWENTY YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. III. L. Crider Celebrate
Anniversary With Pleasant Party
At Their Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Crider enter
tanned number Of their friends al
their home Saturday night in celebra-
ton Of the twentieth anniversary OF
their wedding day.
The evening was spent in playing
500. ten tables being prepared to ac-
commodate the guests. o. E. Williams
won the gentlmen's prize, leather
card case containing two packs of fine
cards, and Mrs. T. A. Riggs received
a beautiful cut glass dish, the ladies'
first prize. At twelve o'clock a fine
luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crider were recipients of many beauti-
ful presents from their friends.
Those present were: Judge and
Mrs. L. D. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Chapman,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. @. Eakin, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. L. Order, Mr.. and Mrs. D. @.
Crider. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Crider,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Craven, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. r. Rich, Mr.. and Mrs Will
Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Coad,
Or. and Mrs. s. T. Donohoe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Craven, MIR. and Mrs. O. E.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. +. @. Kirk
patrick, Hon. and Mrs. George Haw-
kins, Hon. and Mrs. U. S. Loughary,
DR.. and Mrs. Mark Hayter, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. Coad, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Cosper, Miss Maud Robertson, Miss
Halle Coad, and F. J. Chapman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
al Blanks at this office.

Legal Blanks at this office.
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
DR.. Donohoe, Dentist. Uglow Bldg
Legal blanks for ale at this office.
The Star Theater-programs Fri
day and Saturday nights.
The OBSERVER Office wants the print
ing you are particular about.
Hank Hays the plumber and timer
at Craven Brothers hardware store.
2-9-tf.
L. D. Brown, attorney; abstracts ;
collections. Office in Uglow Bldg.
2-5-tf
Colosseum rink Wednesday night.
Skating in couples only. Don't fail
to be there.
A new line Of ginghams and per-
Gales just arrived at the Dallas Mer-
camille Company. 2-12-tf.
Worlds Best Quick Meal Ranges at
Craven Brothers hardware store.
2-9-tf.
Money of private parties to loan at
per cent on well-improved farms.
SIBLEY & EAKIN.
Skating 10 couples at the Colosseum
rink Wednesday night. Admission
25 cents, including skates, for each
couple.
Bran and shorts at NJ. d. Ellis
Grocery.
Special prices on Lisks Granite
Ware at Craven Brothers Hardware.
1-26-tf
Lisks Graniteware the Best. Special
prices until our new assortment
arrives. Craven Brothers hardware
store. 2-9-tf.
New Spring hats and mems neck
wear at Dallas Mercantile Company,
2-I2-tf.
For the first time this season-skat-
ing in couples only at the Colosseum
rink Wednesday night. Admission
as cents, including skates, for each
couple.
Highest market prices paid for all
farm produce at NJ. ID. Ellis Grocery.
Don't fail to look for the Dallas
Mercantile Company's liberal maya
zine offer In this issue OF the Observer.
Dry fir cordwood wanted in any
quantity up to 500 cords to be delivered
TO Dallas or Falls City. For further
particulars, call on, OF address. Salem
Falls City & Western Ry. Co., Dallas
WE Ellis, agent for Daily Ore
gonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered at your house
by the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
Dry fr cordwood wanted in any
quantity Up to 500 cords to be delivered
10 Dallas OF Fails City. For further
particulars, call on, OF address, Salem.
Falls City & Western Ry. Co. Dallas.