Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-06-14

tive lines. Nations and government
are becoming more peaceable, and al
ruled by more stringent laws of jul
tice. Failures are being reduced to
minimum and rebellions are fast bt
coming a thing of the past.
But even in the past, where tn
few have failed of success, many hay
succeeded, and their success has bee
far greater than the most dastardl
failures. We are stepping out into
great era Of prosperity, where hor
esty and application is bound to brin
success. The vast resources that hav
been as hidden treasures in our com
mon wealth are fast becoming known
and to me there seems no reason VIII
we should not smile at the bright pros
pece of prosperous future.
Individually, we may, in our on
ward march, sometimes be led owe
dark and bitter paths, and our fondes
hopes may sometimes SEEM crushe
and fading forever, only to spring u
again on some bright and sunny fu
tutC, " do H1RPiOAp PCAiAo rs
than we have ever dreamed. So, again
in behalf of the United Artisans, l ex
tend to you all hearty welcome"
Beautiful Musical Numbers.
AT the close of Mr.. Aliens address
John Orr, of Rickreall, favored III
audience with a vocal solo. Mr.. Orr
splendid voice was never heard to bet
ter advantage, and his song is vote,
one Of the very best numbers on tn
days program.
Miss Penn, of Salem, read a humor
Gus selection and was heartily ap
plauded Next came a beautiful cor
net solo by Miss Swartz. of Salem, am
so of Salem, delivered a burlesqu
political speech in which he initiate,
a German to perfection. Miss Halli
Morrison, one of Polk County's sweet
est singers, gave the next number. TIL,
University male quartz
sang a selection and received double
encore.
Talks for Better Government.
Hon. C. N. Macarthur, private sec
retary to Governor Benson, and lead
ing Polk County farmer, was the ora
tor of the day. He delivered an inter
esting and enthusiastic address, speak
ing of political and Industrial condi
tions in America today and of thu
spirit of graft which is seeking to cor
rupt the country. In eloquent words, ht
urged all citizens to take broader
view of the situation and to stud.
as they exist, to the enc
that better and purer government MAJ
result. Mr.. Macarthur held the rapt at
tention of his hearers for the briei
time he occupied the platform, ant
after the conclusion of his address wa.
roundly applauded by his old-timt
neighbors and friends.
The Willamette Quartet then gave
several humorous musical numbers.
short, impromptu address by Ralph
Allen and music by the band closed the
musical and literary program. and the
crowd adjourned to the ball ground
near by to witness a game between the
Dallas College team and a picked
line from Salem.
Ten-Inning Game.
The ball game had not progressed
ar until the wisdom of the picnic
in selecting these two
cams to furnish a red-hot contest
became apparent. First one team
would lead, and then the other, and ii
vas not until the last half of the tenth
nning that the contest was decided,
Dallas winning out by the close score
If 10 to 8.
The college boys started the scor-
ng in the first inning and made three
uns before their opponents had an
lexed one. Dallas, however, was not
destined to remain long in the lead,
or Salem hit batting gait later in the
,ame and scored five runs. Dallas next
ecured two runs, leaving the score
o at the close of the ninth inning.
In the tenth inning, with two men
m bases, Ray Boydston drove out a
lot liner that brought in the winning
un for the Dallas team.
Minor Sports End Program.
The balloon ascension proved a dis
to the large crowd still
on the grounds at o'clock
n the evening. The balloon went up.
,ut the aeronaut failed to accompany
t. The huge hot-alr bag had no
ooner left the ground than the man
n the parachute, for some reason best
.nown to himself, cut himself loose
nd stayed on the ground. The bal
oon drifted lazily toward the VILLAIN
tte River and was later picked up
bout three miles from the starting
,oint Although disappointed by the
allure of the aeronaut to make his
parachute jump, no word of complaint
gainst the picnic management was
Ieard in any quarter. 1t seemed to be
he general sentiment that the blame.
f any, should be fixed upon the man In
harge of the balloon. To the latter's
redit, it should be said that on Sum
ay afternoon he made a more sue
essful attempt to reach the clouds,
lis balloon going up several hundred
eet the second time and the parachute
ump being well worth witnessing.
Many Of the sports advertised on the
,rogram had to be abandoned, owing
o the lateness Of the hour. but even
nder the existing conditions there was
,lenty OF fun for ali. The 100-yard
ace, in which some Salem boys walk
d off with the honors; the ever-amus-
ng pillow fights. the woman's race,
he egg race. the 5O-yard race and the
title girls race all helped TO complete
he enjoyable days program.
In the evening a social dance was
iven In the Rickreall haIl. Many
ouples were in attendance and pleas
Mt time was enjoyed up to the mid
light hour.
Better Luck Next Year.
Although the condition OF the
reather on Saturday was anything
ut favorable. the Artisans deserve
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