Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-07-06

the great masses OF peOpi0 ueRlccIcu
their civic duty and allowed the reins
OF government to fall into the hands
of the more corrupt element. He
characterized the election of Matthew
s. Quay to the United States Senate as
'sdark and shameful page in his
tory" He also commented upon Tam
many's rule of New York and the COR
ruption in the politics of San Fran
cisco, Chicago and Philadelphia. He
mentioned the spirit of reform that
has been sweeping over the country
during the past few years, but
cautioned his hearers against politi-
cal spoilsmen and demagogues.
Speaking Of the Initiative and Refer
endum features OF our state govern
ment, he said: sIn the working out
of practical reforms and in the con-
ferring of law making power upon
the rank and file of the electorate,
there is always that grave danger OF
strong reaction that bodies no good for
the permanency and stability of our
government. In our own state we
have witnessed sweeping changes that
have placed great power in the hands
of the people and put out OF business
the erstwhile political boss. There is
tendency. however, to overwork both
the initiative and referendum and to
brand our magnificent commonwealth
as laboratory for crude government
tai experiments and unsafe laws. The
permanency of our system OF direct
Legislation depends upon its wise and
not too frequent use. When used for
the purpose of revenge and in the pro-
motion of private interests, the initi-
ative and referendum will become a
curse to the future safety Of the
republic. Used cautiously and judi
ciously these great powers will prove
of infinite value to our people. Let
us guard with jealous care the great
institutions Of our government, avoid
ing both the dangers Of corporate
greed aud unprincipled demagogy. p"
In reviewing the onward and up
ward progress of the race he called to
mind the prophetic vision of Wash
ington, Adams, Jefferson and other
patriots who had large conception OF
the full worth and Importance OF
America and her institutions.
He commended the patriotic spirit
which prompts the American people
to celebrate the Fourth OF July, and
admonished those present to study the
lives of the great men of the Republic
and to read the story of its institutions,
to the end that the progress along all
correct lines of human endeavor con-
tinue throughout the ages and that
this Nation remain forever as a
country Stree, powerful and prosper
ous."
When the speaker had finished, and
the audience had been dismissed,
hundreds OF friends came forward to
greet him and offer congratulations.
After an hours intermission for
lunch, the celebration was continued
by the appearance of the Plug Uglies.
John Embree in his Siwash damsel
disguise. without whom no celebra'
ton In Dallas would be complete
again represented the Goddess Of Lib
erty, and many competent judges
declared that John grows better In thu
character each year. At 80 O'Clock
japanese fireworks were set off on the
college campus while baseball game
was in progress between the Dalla
and Falls City junior teams.
The greatly advertised bear hun
was somewhat disappointing, as /
was found impossible to keep man!
people from crowding over the trai
soon to be followed by the hounds
Jake Steffy led his pet bear across tn
campus and over a circuitous rout'
on the hill north OF town, finally halt
ing on the steps of the laundry build
.. ing. Half dozen hounds were the
turned loose on the trail, and twent
minutes later bruin was "treed," afte
much racing about and baying.
, At 80 o'clock came the big attraC
ton OF the day-the baseball gam
between the Independence Blues an
the Dallas Grays. From the minut
Umpire O. L. Hawley yelled "pla
ball." the game was fast and furious
5 The first three innings resulted In
> tie, then Independence obtained th
lead and held it until the last half 9
the ninth, when Earl Barham sent
smashing wallop to center, scorin
$ both Boydston and himself and VIII
ming the game by a score OF to s. L
Carl Fenton, one OF the heaviest anna
: teur batters in Oregon, is also du
u much of the credit for the result OF Il
7 game. Both Dallas aud independent
were wild at times, but the game wa
u the prettiest contest seen on the hon
field this year.
, In the evening, sports and game
: were held in Main Street, and the pr
: gram closed with a display Of fn
works on the campus. Many youn
u people attended the dance at Wooc
man Hall. and it was not until mid
, night that the big celebration wa
: officially declared at 40 end.
"
Death Follows Pardon.
e William Burke, serving four yea