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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

In the name of consistency, what is
this we read? Members of the DEM
ocratic State Central Committee meet
in Portland. But we are informed, of
course, that the subjects of the politi-
cal situation in this state or prospec-
tive candidates on the Democratic
ticket were not considered. OF course
mott These sole defenders of the di-
rect primary would not think of such
thing! They are "agin" anything
that smaeks of an assembly. 1t is prob
able these patriots deliberated over
the possibility Of Halley's comet re-
appearing in 1885. Or, perhaps, they
debated how best the drawbridge con-
troversy in Portland might be finally
adjusted harmoniously.
In one breath these defenders of di-
rect legislation denounce the right of
1900 Republicans to assemble and in
the next breath we find the members
of their State Central Committee meet
ing in Portland Let's reflect mo-
ment. What do we see? Senator
Chamberlain hastens back to Oregon
Immediately following the assembly
Less than a week later State Chair
man Sweek calls a meeting of his
Democratic committeeman. To say
the least, the action of Chairman
Sweek SO soon after the return of
"Our George" is decidedly significant.
IT is further announced that Senator
Bourne is soon to return to this state.
These circumstances are not without
some relation. 1t seems plans are now
Matching between the Bourne and
Chamberlain camps for determined
fight against the assembly movement.
An attempt will first be made to de-
feat the Republican assembly candi-
dates in the primary election. Failing
in this, voters may expect to see CO.
alition of these two forces in the gen.
eral election against the Republican
state ticket. At the same t time hybrid
legislative tickets, framed up by the
same forces, may be expected to put in
an appearance in the various counties.
Plainly stated, it will be a fight
against the assembly ticket. In other
words. the issue is perpetuation of
the Bourne Chamberlain program VS..
Republican success through the NOM
ination and election of the candidates
by the assembly. Re-
publican voters, take your choice
Salem Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

At the city election held I'm Salem
yesterday. the judges found them-
selves confronted with large number
Of voters who had neglected to regis
ter All such procrastinators were re-
quired 10 subscribe TO Blank A before
being permitted to vote. The prepara-
tion OF these blanks caused the cleo
tion officers and business men of the
city much work and needless worry.
Voters who neglect TO register because
they are unwilling to take the neces-
sary time from their work. have no
right TO ask their neighbors, who have
registered. 20 quit business and put
IN the whole OF election day signing
blanks FOR them. Such neglect Is
thoroughly selfish. The writer hereby
serves notice that he will sign no
mans blank on election day unless
such delinquent can show that through
sickness or absence from the county
he was unable to register. II all reg
istered electors would only serve the
same notice. a grand rush FOR the
nearest registry ofice would at once
be seen in every precinct In Polk
County.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Fred Toner, the accommodating
Deputy Clerk of Polk County. arrived
home, Friday, from ten days hunt
ing trip in the Cow Creek mountains
in Southern oregon. He was accompa-
MED on the trip by John Clark. Har-
vey Farmer and John Lewthwaite, of
Oregon City and Stewart Stayner, of
Portland. Mr.. Toner. already skillful
as a hunter Of big game, returns from
this trip with added laurels. having
killed two deer at one shot. Coming
suddenly upon a band of deer. the
hunter managed to secure a position
where both animals were in range OF
his rifle. A well-direeted shot sent
the bullet through the body OF the FIRST
and almost through the body OF the
second. killing both instantly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
PIONEER LOSES HIS MIND
DIR. Ira Kimball Committed to the
State Insane Asylum.

DR.. Ira Kimball. an early pioneer
of Polk County, was committed to the
Oregon Insane Asylum by County
Judge Coad, Saturday afternoon. The
examination was conducted by Judge
Coad, assisted by County Health Of
ficer MeCallon.
DIR. Kimball is an aged bachelor,
and for many years has been living
the life of a recluse in a little cabin
in the Smithfeld neighborhood. In
his younger days he practiced dentis-
try in this county.
The old man seems to be haunted by
fear that his life is in danger from
unknown enemies. For several weeks
prior to his committent to the asylum,
he seldom ventured outside his cabin.
1t is believed that the nourishing
foods and good care he will receive
in the asylum will soon restore his
reason.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Democratic central committees may
meet and urge the voters of their par
ty to center on one set of candidates
Socialists and Prohibitionists, under
the provisions of the primary law
may even hold conventions and nomi-
nate candidates for office. The Re
publican party, being the majority
party in oregon, may do neither of
these things. The Republican party
must be crippled and weakened. 1t
must sit idle while its opponents walk
off with the Offices This is the whole
anti assembly scheme, and the Re-
publican who cannot see It doesn't
want to see IL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
OSWALD WEST STANDS FIRM
Refuses to Retire From Race in Favor
of John Manning.

"If John Manning wishes to become
candidate for Governor 1 have no
objection, as he is a good friend OF
mine" said Oswald West in Salem,
Friday night.
But 1 have filed my declaration,
and intend to stay in the race. l like
to see everyone run for office. 1t Gre
ates interest. If Mr. Manning is NOM
mated I will support him, but 1 be-
lieve in the direct primary and consid-
er it the privilege of anyone to be a
candidate if he thinks himself quail
fed for the office to which he aspires.
II wish to reiterate the statement l
have made many times, that l am in
the race to stay, if every man in Ore
gon becomes a candidate"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
How DO Yor LIKE rns,

You voter who believe IN Polk
County electing its own Senator's and
Representative; How would you Ike
for Muitnomah. or Marion. or lane
or some other strong county. 10 take
The sob out Of your hands and elect
fhcse ofacers for you7 That - pre-
siasly what one Of U'Rens proposed
measures provides shall be done. Here
is q section from the porposed amend
ment 20 Article " Of the constitution
Read u Tor yourself;
section a. Until otherWise pro-
slded By Law. candidates for the o.
rec of senator or Rcpreseutative shall
ts nominated III IKE districts as have
hsrstcfore been provided for thsii
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Scarcely Consistent.

How does the Albany Democrat rec
oncile these two items, printed in the
same issue OF that excellent news
paper?
zone OF the dirtiest shames OF the
age Is the abuse OF Col. Hofer by
senseless newspapers and others"
Several editors have received let
tiers from Col. Hofer. In which he says
he expects TO be the target OF abuse
from narrow minds and does not ap-
peal to radical people who take their
orders from some imported and sal
arled agitater. but to honest men.
The Colonel has become considerable
Of a joke"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

II feel that It would be proper to
call an assembly, both in the several
counties and in the state, to adopt a
declaration of principles and to sug-
gest TO voters capable and trustworthy
men to be nominated at the direct
primary nominating election and to be
voted for at the general election"
SO wrote Governor George Il. Cham
berlaln to the Democratic chairman
of Umatilla County in 1906. 1t was a
sensible suggestion, and one in no way
in violation of the spirit of the pri-
mary law. 1t is reprinted here for the
benefit of those Democratic and
Bourne Republican editors who are
Just now so Historically denouncing
the assembly plan.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

The Portland Journal strenuously
denies that an effort was made by the
Democratic Central Committee to pull
West and Myers out of the race for
Governor, and center on a new candi-
date. OF course, the Journal will de-
ny it. But West and Myers are not de-
nylng it, judging from the vigorous
protest of each against being neatly
ironed out by the central committee
steam roller.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
PROFIT IN ALSIKE SEED
Yield of Nearly 500 an Acre Reported
In Yamhiil.

Bumper crops are being raised In
Namhill County this year, but one OF
the best that has so far come to light
is a yield OF i65 bushels OF Alsike
clover seed from a 14-acre patch OF
bottom land farmed by w. L. ellison.
two miles west OF Amity. Mr.. ellison
sold the seed as soon as Il was hulled
for $50 a bushel. which netted him
SIsS6 or nearly SlOO an acre.
An adjoining field Of 30 acres farm
ed by j. /. Loop. and also in Alsike
clover. gave a yield Of little over 500
bushels and brought between $500
and $1,000. OF about ss0 an acre for
the 1919 crop.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

election, but they shall be elected by
the voters of the state at large"
Pretty scheme of representative
government" isn't 1t? And yet
1t is what the oregon City Progressive
Power League is attempting to ram
down your throat under the beneficent
provisions of the initiative.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

S. acres i've miles from town. o.
good road and mail route All On cul-
tivati0n. IN crop this year. Pair build
inEs. eocd water. good orchard. ans
location. HorseS cattle. feed and ma
chinery 50 with the place. Price. f1el
an acre. part cash. balance a. g pei
cent Must Be soid within 90 days
August Hautt. sheridan. r r. /. ore.
Eon- ts-Im-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

II is probable that the farmers OF
oregon will ask the next Legislature
TO pass law making II incumbent
upon the railroads to provide lanes
across their tracks in fields where live
stock is now fenced away from water.
In complying with the law requiring all
track TO be fenced, the railroads have
built gates to close all passage-ways
across their tracks. This makes II nee
essary. in many places, for the farm
ers TO drive their stock back and forth
between the pastures and the water
supply. What is wanted. 1t is said.
are open lanes. where stock may cross
al viii. The change will necessitate
the removal OF the gates. a few extra
feet Of fencing. and the construction
OF a cattle guard on each side of the
lane.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

That a clean. nice. fragrant com
pound like Buckien's Arnica Saive VIII
instantly relieve a bad burn. cut, scald.
wound or piles staggers skeptics. but
great cures prove It's wonderful heal
er OF the worst sores ulcers bcils
feions. eczema. skin eruptions. a. also
chappcd hands sprains and corns Try
Il. 25c AZ an drugEists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Order your slab wood now and b,
sure Of having a good dry supply foi
Winter. I can sell you either slabs
blocks. OF trimmings Can furnish ans
other kind Of wood desired Plenty o.
good oak and fr. send In your orders
by either phone. Mutual iiss Bel
s4s. AUGUST BOMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Lost.

Lost, between Dallas and Buell., or
Grand Ronde, suitcase, containing
mans, womans and boys clothing.
Owners name and address is in it.
Finder will be paid suitable reward
for returning it to A. L. Chute. Mon
mouth or to Observer office. S-12-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Late Census RETURNS.

The population of Pittsburg, Pa, is
553,905. Its population in 1900 was
391,616. Since that census was taken
the city of Allegheny has been an
nexed.
The population of Syracuse, N. Y, is
137,269. The population of 1900 was
1O8,374.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Al this busy season OF the year.
when crops. livestock and other per
sonal property is CLEANSING hands. bills
Of sale are IN demand. The Observer
carries a complete stock % thesc
blanks. neatly printed and IN legal
form Call or telephone.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

will be on hand in Dallas as usual
this season. and will pay the market
price for prunes delivered at my dryer
in any amount offered. Come and see
me. s. p. Kimhall. S5-u
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Tom Kay of Marion has filed ms
declaration of intention to be a candi-
date for State Treasurer. Another
anti-assembly patriot that wants an
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
For Rent.

Fine large boarding house for rent
newly finished and plumbed through
out. one half block from business
part of town. r. L. Chapman.
7-19-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Wanted.

All kinds of iron, rubber. brass. cop
per. zinc and hides. Highest cash
prices paid. A. N. Halleek, Monmouth
oregon. 3-12-f.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Harry & Lantz. prOprietors OF
McCoy's popular general merchandise
store. have some attractive prices on
groceries. drygoods and clothing. Just
now there are some special low prices
on clothing. Se-im.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
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: BUSINESS LOCALS. !
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advertisements under this head
are charged at the rate of l cent per
word, first insertion; " cent per word
for each insertion thereafter; 80
words or less, 81 per month. No ad-
vertisement inserted for less than is
cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
For Sale.

The John Trent mare and colt;
weight 1900 pounds; age 6 years Also
buggy and harness, at the Dallas
Shooting Gallery ]. d. Blodgette
S-12-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Reliable party to contract for pick
ing S-acre prune orchard. Call on, ol
write G. o. Grant, Dallas, Oregon.
S9-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

A. Hoppe. who lives on Dallas r. F.
ID. 2. has a fine driving horse for sale.
He is offering it at SIS. and it is cheap
at that S2-u.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Lost.

Between Dallas and Martins Mill on
Salt Creek, a watch chain with w. o.
w. charm attached. Finder please re-
turn to this office. 726-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Services win be held in the Catholic
church In this city next sunday morn
ing Al the usual hour.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Lost.

Lost between town and E. r. Coul-
sons place, a neck-yoke. Finder will
please notify Observer. 816-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Men Wanted.

BY the Willamette Valley Lumber
Co.. for mill and yard work. Telephone
No. 401. Both phones. 419-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Hon Press For Sale.

For sale, hop press, in good condi-
ton. Inquire of Charles Winter, Lyle
farm. S16-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
For Sale.
WanteIl.

House furniture complete. Rev. N.
S. Reeves, 719 Jefferson st. S2-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
For Sale.

Five-room house, two lots, well
Ellis addition; cheap at $1,000. r. c
Mason. S9-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16
Farm To Rent


Farm to rent. w W. Uirey. Dallas.
oregon. Sl2 81
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-16

Dent fan 10 See saw AZ the Dallas
Mercantile store. saturday. August 20.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-06-03
HOW THEY MARRY IN ARAN.

Marriage Cu.toms la which . Msa
Doesn't Choose hts wife.
In her article on the Aran islands.
on the coast OF ireland. In Harper's.
Maude Radford Warren tells OF some
amusing marriage customs obtained
there.
THE marriages are made by the par
ents. and frequently the couple never
speak TO each other alone until after
the wedding.
"'But ought q man not to choose
his own wifey Darragh Shuan. the
fisherman. was asked.
LET you listen TO me- said Dar-
ragh Shuan. leaning back on his
curagh on the beach OF lnishmore.
He pointed FIRST to thin line OF green
on q plateau OF rock. and then TO .
tiny cottage lonely against gray cras.
III that field were my fathers ex.
planned Darragh shuan. and II was
thinking OF girl In that cottage there.
and n my father did not like the girl.
then he would not give me that tield.
Then what would be doing! II has
to be-
"It has to bs--that 10 the word Of
the islands.
-'Thers 10 . girl back from Amer
ica.' said Darragh Shuan. and she u
having sixty pounds OF her owa. She
has ~ The priest and We ass ~
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-06-03

MY naughty little son." quoth I an he
Lay nat across my stir paternai knee
Face downward. and for some small bit
Was tasting discipline.
fray bear In mind that every single
whack
herewith lay sthwart your aching
Hurts me ten times a. much a. :, does
you.
Each singing slap of all the twenty.
two
10 like hundred iashss unto me
And pains me grievously."
His roars he stayed. and 70 the damn.
ensd floor
The tears that he'd been shedding ran
rs that true. father. dsar?" hs cried
with Eiee.
His squirmings ceasing quite psrcsp-
tlbly.
Il grieve to say II 10. my lad" I cried.
AZ iustily the hair brush I applied.
Each whack OF this small hair brush
gives me pain
The like OF which hope that ns'sr
again
I'll have to suffer-" Whsreupon the
child
Right sweetly smiled.
And then he thus apostrophised me:
Pop.
u that's the case ! beg you will not
stop.
But lay It on a. hard A. you know
how
I rather like Il now"
John Kendrick Bangs In Suceesa
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-06-03
Some OF THE WORST SELLERS.

Uasa % give Reasos for Compasa-
tive Failure of Cerssts Books.
Every ono knows tho names OF tho
best sellers. which as a class began to
make the staid publishing profession
ago. but. their why and wherefore Is
hard TO determine. especially when one
sses how close TO them In all respects
are many books which. with no derogR.
aory intention. may be called the
worst sellera
Astedating "Dr. Jckyll and Mr..
Hyde" by some years. Julian Haw.
thorns's Archibald Malmaison." the
story Of q man who led two separate
sxistences. though thrilling. unusual
and full Of dramatic possibilities. new.
srtheless sank Into oblivion. scarcely
having found out what living was
Mary Cholmondcley achieved sue
cess with her Red Pottage." but sold
very few copies OF Diana Tempest"
which most critics md not only not
inferior TO the successful work but
even superior In interest. dramatic
strength and construction.
Yet the best sellers passed II by and
no one could tell the reason.
''The Garden Of Allah" added jewels
Of very material kind 20 the crown
Of It's author. Robert Hichens. Hut
"Fiams." by the same author and also
regarded as the better piece Of work
by many critics. fell by tho wayside
and has not sold more than 5000 cop.
les since its first publication In 1894.
"Belchamber," written by Howard
sturgist. younger brother OF the au.
ehor OF "The Folly OF Penharrington."
would naturally be supposed TO appeal
els dealing with English society at
hrst hand is generally popular. But
undeniable signs OF intimate acquaint-
ance with English society and work
admittedly well done did not keep the
book from shooting wide OF the mark
Of public favor. Yet II resembles so
closely many others that hit and hit
hard that one wonders what the rea.
son was. all the more since one OF the
best known OF English dukes. but thin.
ly disguised. is to be recognized In the
principal character.
OF a decidedly different order. THE
Hill," by Horace A. Bacheil. a boys
book. has been compared very favor
ably by critics 10 TON Brown" itself,
the New York Sun says Much was
expected OF Il. as II was thought TO fili
all the requirements II was expected to
meet-but alas'
Many novels buried under the over.
whelming food OF best sellers can thus
be ferreted out and when laid open to
Inspection appear msch as the best
ones themselves--often being an own
brother. And most often no one can
sind the explanation.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-06-03

eDlenafo Frequently Of Kansas Ils
lsstpotsd In the Dinerease.
The old Santa rs trail" was one Of
the most important factors in the
early development Of the western couu-
try. It was the pioneer highway. blaz.
Ing the way for the railroads that
were to come later, but the earlier ~
sociatfons and what It meant to tho
people whom II introduced to new &.
periences and new opportunities have
not been lost sight Of. The -ettlers
who made their homes on either side
Of It when II was the one well-known
highway In Kansas have become with
their descendants IS important Gle.
ment In the industrial, social and 20.
litical life Of the middle west. Senti.
ment for this old path of civilization
still fingers and 10 now to have ex'
preston In Q new Santa Fe trail" or.
as II is more ambitiousiy termed at
this time. The Arkansas Valley speed
way"
Work has already begun this spring
upon the enterprise. the Boston Trsn-
script says. Il contemplates Q dirt
road 30 feet In width. beginning at
Hutchinson, Kas., and running nearly
the whole length Of the western half
Of the State. Twelve counties are IN.
terested In II and seven are now su.
gagged In the work Of construction.
When II reaches the Colorado line the
counties Of that State will take Il up
and carry Il - far - Pueblo. with the
probability that Il will b stxended to
Colorado SprinGs and Denver.
A dozen years ago such an en-.
bilious scheme Of public and inter
state improvement In that section
would hardly have been dreamed Of.
much less undertaken. Prosperity and
. stimulated public spirit have worked
wonders. but the main incentive has
been the general ownership Of auto
mobiles. Among the farmers along
the old trail. Il ID said one In every
three possesses one OF the new ma.
chimes. and more are every year con-.
Ing. Two years ago the Kansas farm.
ers spent S2.750.000 for automobiles.
Last year they spent s3.2oo.00o. and
the present year the purchases will be
much larger. Between the "Old Santa
Fe trail" and the new what transfer.
nations have taken place. what stir
ring chapters Of history have been
made!