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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21
Affectation is a greater enemy to
the face than smallpox.
st. Evremond.
JAPANESE STRATEGY.

The seemingly humanitarian mo-
tive of Japan in seeking to "protect
foreign interests" in China may be
actuated by the purest of sentiments
and again, it may not. A careful
reading of the war news from the
Far East has so far failed to reveal
a trace Of any desecration of foreign
property on the part of the victorious
revolutionists, nor has there been
single instance noted where the lives
Of American citizens, or those Of
other nations, have been endangered.
1t appears that the revolutionists
have the situation well in hand and,
so far, the rebellion has been car
ried on with strict regard to the ad-
vanced rules of warfare.
Why, then, this sudden activity on
the part of Japan9 1t cannot be
denied that the Mikado's govern
ment is vitally interested in China.
1t has long been looked upon as
special field for the development of
the commercial Importance of the
Nipponese, and it is not improbable
that the present uprising is viewed
with alarm by the Toxic government.
The establishment of a strong and
important Chinese republic, or even
a mild form of monarchy, which
would embrace modern methods and
stand as one of the world powers
might have the effect of forcing
Japan into trade competition with
other countries, which might result
disastrously to her commercial in
terests.
Viewed from another angle, it is
possible that the Mikado doesn't
take kindly to the success of the
evolutionists, fearful that, should
they succeed, well-governed China
might, in few years, become too
strong a neighbor to have so close.
A mighty Chinese army, we'll man
aged, and commanded by competent |
military strategists, and a powerful {
navy, managed by men thoroughly I
familiar with modern methods would /
prove menace to Japan right at her Y
doors, which she does not now have $
TO contend with.
The action of Japan in landing !,
troops upon Chinese soil under the !,
plea of protection to foreign inter h
ests does not ring exactly true. and O
The future actions of the Toxic gov Q
amment will be watched with inter-
sst by the balance of the powers 1t
merely serves 20 show that the little a
fellow men are crafty, and not in p
he habit of overlooking any oppor- "
unity to promote their own inter OF
'sts, both strategetically and com n,
tC
Well, it isn't this eountry's fight. 81
md 1t is improbable that this govern al
nent will take a hand in the settle OF
nent Of difficulties arising as the re- in
ult Of Japan's recent move. At any sc
ate It has served. for the time being VI
least, to remove the alleged men, W,
&c of the "yellow peril' TO more ne
emote fields.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

The optimistic aviator correspond
ent declares Rogers flew from coast
to coast in less than four days, beat
ing the record of the fastest express
train. "True," says the pessimist,
"but it took him more than a month
to do it. moro Observer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

1t is not unlawful to apply the
word 'scab" to fellow, if you do
it in a gentlemanly manner, accord
ing to a recent ruling of Portland
judge. That ought to help some.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

That young couple who were mar
ried in Sublimity, and will live in
Amity, ought to have a rosy time of
it, unless, perchance, the Missus
should show too much Independence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21
Notice to Garbage Haulsr,

1 desire to call the attention Of al
persons who haul garbage and dunn
The sane in the County roads. that
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

Inespass notices, weather proN'
Tor sale at the Observer Job Ofn@
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

order Thanksgiving turkeys nov
Of Union Neat Market
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

Legal blanks for sale at this oin'-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-21

II Is unlawful, and any persons puil-
y OL dong so viii be prosecuted
therefor. 81
Ed F. CoAD, County Judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
Persia Yields.

The announcement that Persia has yield
ed to Russia, withdrawn her gendarmes
from the premises of the ex-shah's
brother, and apologized for the ''affront"
to the Russian consul was to have been
expected. 1t was also to be anticipated
that this action would be taken upon the
advice Of the English government, which
Persia sought In its embarrassment.
From the beginning of the incident Persia's
humiliation was assured, for 1t was writ
ten in the book of International fate that
the government at Teheran would have
to bow to the will of the powers that
have between themselves determined to
reduce 1t to position of vassalage. 1t Is
impossible to see how Persia can now
maintain an independent career The
denial by Russia of its right to confiscate
the property Of those declared to be
guilty of treason is tantamount to a
denial Of autonomy. It will require some
unexpected turn to loosen the Russian
hold MIR. Shuster's efforts to maintain
Persian integrity have been futile. Per-
haps he felt from the beginning that they
would be. At all events, he energies from
the affair with no dininution of personal
credit, even though the government which
he serves has been compelled under a
threat Of complete extinction to ref ddiate
his action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
Reattie's Confession.

Disappointment is expressed in some
quarters that Henry Reattie did not in his
confession go more explicitly into detail
and tell something of the motive animal
ing him In taking his wife's life, perhaps
describe the scene of the tragedy, and
particularly designate those points Of the
testimony which he declared to be I'M
true 1t is altogether better that he fol-
lowed the course that he did and merely
made known the fact. so eagerly awaited,
that the verdict against him was just A
desire TO learn more of the circumstances
of that terrible crime on the Midlothian
road springs from a morbid curiosity. the
qualification OF which would have served
no good end whatever. 1t is not Of the
slightest moment, as far as the public is
concerned, wherein lay the inaccuracy
of the prosecutions theory or Of the I'M
truthfulness of the testimony against
Beattie Doubtless In its broad aspect
the story that was outlined at the trial
by the various witnesses was correct.
Bea.tie was fortunate in his decision to
confess so briefly. His simple statement
of guilt, with its single qualification. was
the most dignfded and impressive ac-
Acknowledgement he could make 1t is due
10 him to say that. however heartless he
may have shown himself In his selfish,
evil career. however inconsiderate OF
others, he was manly enough at the end to
face his fate telling the truth. Heavy as
is the burden laid upon his aged father.
this confession at least has removed all
question as to the fairness Of his trial
and the justice Of his punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
The 9TH Street Lights.

There is general appreciation Of the
need Of more lights on 7th' street, for
which the merchants doing business
there are now conducting an organized
movement. At the same time it is deep
ly deplorable that it should be neces-
sary for any citizens to go into their
own pockets to provide a fund to exc
out a public appropriation for SO
definitely a municipal purpose as street
lighting. OF course, the $500 needed to
give 7th street proper illumination
will be quickly raised, but perhaps so
quickly and readily that there will be
danger in the very facility. It is the
function of the city to light the streets,
and the duty of Congress to approprf-
ate public money on the half-and-half
basis to this end. The willingness of
merchants to contribute to the proper
lighting of the streets on which they
do business Is a tribute to their enter
prise and their public spirit, but it
should not become a reliance Of the au-
thorities. Seventh street is an important
artery of the city's trade, and should
be given the most perfect illumination
possible throughout the area Of activity.
Its present illumination, in which the
lights from the stores themselves out
shine the street lamps, is a reflection
upon the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
China.

During the last few days little has come
from China to indicate a development
of order out of chaos 1t is diff
cult to understand the true situa-
ton, owing possibly to the censor
ing of news. but more probably to
the fact that the Chinese themselves
are In confusion. Broadly speaking there
is still government at Picking. with
Yuan Shi Ka! as the chief administrative
official. and revolutionary OF republican
organization Of personnel unidentified be-
yond few individuals, such as WI Ting
fang as minister Of foreign affairs. The
reyolutionists have control Of apparently
the greater part of the southern provinces
and are In possession OF several important
coast cities such as Canton and Shanghai,
but they have been unable to maintain
good order throughout their dominions.
At Marking 1t, is reported, missionaries
have been murdered by an uncontrolled
mob. In the neighborhood Of Canton
there Is repeated rioting. while the col
lapse Of central authority has stimulated
piracy In the waters thereabout. II a
strong central government is not soon
established China will be In desperate
situation. calling possibly for foreign In
PREVENTION. Much viii depend upon the
next week or two. OF the ability Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
At Tammany Hall.
els Mister Murphy IMP

'Is Mister Murphy imp
Say, amt you the Teller what come
around here some time ago askin' for
Charley and the Boss?"
Yes What Of it?"
Had been to Alaska, and Just got
backg'
Yes. What Of itr
Hadn't read no newspapers while you
was gone, and didn't know nothing
about how the cat-the tiger cat-had
been jumpin?'
Yes But what OF it?'
Been out OF town again. amt your"
Yes. But what of itr'
"Sheecargo. or some other bum town?
Say. what's you givin' me? Amt
you got sense enough to answer a civil
question:
Eyes. I got sense enough. but you
tail-ailuz behind. There wasn't no
Charley and Boss then. and there amt
no Mister Murphy now"
Things changed aginr
Things 10 changed agin."
"a sort Of whiri around here. ehr'
"A good deal Of whirl. I tell you
Now you see us, and now you don't.
Now we're ON top. and very respectable
And now we're at the bottom. and
blokes Is wipin' their feet on U.s."
How does Charley stand TT"
''oh. you. can't lose Charley. He takes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
MODERN CHINA.

From the Providence Evening Bulletin.
1 The standardization of China proceeds
by leaps and bounds. Now it Is an elope-
ment In which a princess and an actor
figure. Only for the topsiturviness Of
Asiatic action 1t would be a prince and
an actress.
From the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
That story about the mother OF the
Emperor of China clipping with an actor
may be a campaign lie.
From the Springfield Union.
Being Manchu in China must seem
good deal like being republican In
Texas.
From the Newark Star.
Chinese baby emperor's mother mas
eloped with an actor. This ought 70
leave the kid open for an engagement.
Here's a hint to Asbury Park for next
summers carnival.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Things have reached the point In emma
where probably the Manchus are around
explaining that they've really always
been progressives at heart.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II those pigtailed Chinese revolution
lists would only wear tight trousers
they'd lock more like The Spirit OF 10"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
The Assessment Question.

Auditor Richards special report to
the Commissioners regarding proposed
changes In the methods OF assessment
will bring before the board an interesting
and important question. which must De
seriously considered at both the D1strlct
building and the Capitol during the next
session There are three main PROPOSE
tons now involved-frst, to separate the
excise and assessment functions, no"
combined In q single body or onclais'
second, to have annual instead or trlen-
nial assessment of property for taxation
purposes. and third. to provide Tor sys-
tenn of review differing from that now III
vogue 1t has been clearly established
partly as result of the recent investiga-
ton Of charges brought against a mem
Der of the excise board. which the Com
missioners found to be without Justinca-
ton. that excise and assessment ques-
tons should be handled by dinerent
boards or officials there being no connec-
ton whatever between the two and some
danger of conflicts initiating against
good administration. 1t may be taken
for granted that the Commissioners VIII
strongly recommend this change, propos-
ing either the organization OF new, dis
tinct excise board or the reference OF
such matters to the judges OF the Police
Court, who have been suggested in this
connection.
The annual assessment method is urged
by Assessor Richards after a careful ex-
ANIMATION of conditions in other cities.
It Is desired by most taxpayers, and 1t is
doubtless in the interest of a more equ1ta-
bic adjustment Of the tax burden. 1t
has been found In practice that material
changes occur in realty values within the
three-year period and consequently the
changes involved in the triennial assess
ment are often radical. An annual ex-
animation of property would effect
more uniform and equitable recognition
of altering values. assuring the District
from year to year of its proper income
from this source and guaranteeing to all
taxpayers an equality of participation IN
maintaining the tax revenues.
Some difficulty may be found in devils
ing a method of reviewing the assess
ments. The present mode Is not entirely
satisfactory. Appeals from the realty
assessment. made by the three assistant
assessors detailed for this duty are
brought before the full board. consisting
of those three together with the two as
sistant assessors in charge of personal
taxes, and the assessor himself. Thus,
those who have made the original assess
ment constitute one-half of the board of
appeal. sitting virtually in review of their
own proceedings. Whether there should
be an appeal TO the two personal tax as
SCISSORS, sitting with the assessor himself,
or to an appeal board consisting of citi-
gems selected for this purpose by reason
Of their special familiarity with local
realty values. is question which the
Commissioners must consider before MAX
ing their recommendation to Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26

republican armies. which seem to be
fairly well managed. to bear down Inn
periaI opposition there seems but little
doubt. The fact that no definite military
maneuver Is In progress. at least SO far
as the dispatches indicate, suggests that
an attempt is now being made to effect
an adjustment. But there is little ground
for hope Of pacific solution OF the
troubles which now beset the empire. The
issue between the Manchu and the China
man is too radical and acute to be COM
promised. 1t Is virtually inevitable that
China should evolve Chinese admins
tration, and that should be the hope and
object of all who favor the maintenance
of Chinese integrity. If a compromise
government is established at Picking the
day Of disaster is merely postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
The lNDlC,ED PACKERS.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
But it probably Is only far to say, In
behalf of those indicted packers. that at
least they have never been heard TO COM
plain about 1.-The laws delay"
From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
Still, the Chicago packers may bequeatn
their indictments to their children, ana
they, in turn, to their children's chill
dren.
From the st. Paul Dispatch.
The beef packers are anxious for more
delay in the trial of their cases. Tney
act as though perfectly Wiling to go
through life without having the snauoW
OF suspicion lifted from them.
From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
Up in Chicago District Attorney VIII
kerson seems to have his lighting teatn-
ers on against the meat packers, ana u
is high time somebody was hiring up.
From the Los Angeles Herald.
The indicted meat packers Of Chicago
may never have been In jail. but there :
a kind OF popular moving picture demand
to know how they would look penind
the bars.
From the Boston Globe.
Having tried the habeas corpus ana s,
failed. perhaps the Chicago packers Will
try now to prove an ahpi.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
The immunity bath tub Is empty ana
somebody appears to have torn out tne
plumbing.
From the Chicago News
This inpetuous haste Of the packers to
20 to trial Is enough to cause tortoise
to turn green with envy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
The United States and Canada.

The Canadian parliament is in session,
and Premier Borden and former Premier
Laurier are "at it, in sharp style. One
of the subjects of discussion Is the rejec-
ton of the reciprocity pact with the
United States, which Mr.. Laurier seems
to fear has impaired, or may impair. the
good feeling long existing in this country
toward Canada.
The defeated statesman Is mistaken
There has been no such effect, and none
such is likely. We have appraised mat
tiers at about their proper value. AS
fact the Canadians are not alone in their
excitability in campaign times over queS-
lions, imaginary or real, of national pride
Appeals, shrewdly made. on that score
work with US to a marked degree. Tell
the average American that a policy under
discussion would not only injure the coun-
try's trade but threaten its political in
tegrity, and IL in the furry created he is
impressed, he is certain to vote against
that policy.
Some bitter things against the United
States were spoken by the conservative
spellbinders during the reciprocity cam
paign They represented us as a rude
and crude people, powerful in numbers
and wealth, but INSCRIPTIONS In action
and dangerous to know too Intimately.
The Canadian electorate was told that the
trusts had US by the throat; that every
thing was for the rich and against the
poor and that only an armed revolt could
bring about the change demanded.
The talk was severe and absurd, but we
had brought the charge On ourselves
There was American hapdoodle as author
ity for every word so spoken across the
border When we are In a tussle among
ourselves over policies We indulge In the
widest extravagances Of speech. NO
word ever uttered against this govern
ment by any foreigner anywhere has ex-
ceeded in violence words of condemnation
uttered by Americans themselves.
. 1t is quite unlikely that reciprocity with
the United States was killed. In Canada
by the recent result at the polls. The
subject is bound to come up again, and
the next time it will be shorn of the an
nexation bogy. Surely that trick cannot
absurd character may be attached. but
not that the second time
We need not doubt that Canada will
follow with interest the tariff debates Of
the coming session of Congress, and care
fully note whatever may be said or done.
The Payne law, If successfully tackled.
will be revised In only few schedules,
but much may be drawn from what is
done to them to indicate what revision
when fully carried out will mean to all
outsiders as respects American markets.
1t will be of especial Importance to a
near nefghbor. whose hope Ia with us. to
study our latest figures and conditions in
all their bearings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
A Charitable Reminder.

You, with your modest cottage roof
And mood for festal fare.
Think of that man who stands aloof.
The hunted millionaire.
The man who helps the factories run,
And builds and plans anew.
He has scant time for all the fun
That pleases me and you.
They hale him up and throw him down
And bid him stand and wait.
And shrink meath the judicial frown
While they investigate.
So let US breathe In lowly rhyme
This simple prayer. which
II suited to Thanksgiving time:
May heaven protect the RIGHT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
MORCAA'S MlSSTEP.
From the Richmond yirginian.

From the Richmond yirginian.
When such q pillar Of the church as
Mr.. Morgan falls we wager that it
awakens the sleepers in the pew.
From the Milwaukee Free Press.
There Is one consolation at least: Had
Mr.. Morgan fallen any place but in
church there might have been unpleasant
rumors afioat.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
It must not be inferred from Mr..
Morgans mishap in church, however,
that he Is unused to carrying money.
From the Boston Herald.
Nevertheless. the money Morgan drop
ped did not roll very far.
From the Omaha Bee.
Even IL he did scratch the plate, Mr..
Morgan scored by sliding in.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
]. P. Morgan got on the first page. with
display headlines, by stubLing MS toe.
We can hardly imagine what some news
papers would do II something serious
should happen to him.
From the chicago Tribune.
Unless J. Pierpont Morgan Is man Of
great courage and lofty purpose. he will
not be on hand to carry the collection
plate through the aisles next Sunday. An
interval of more than q week Is needed
to give that incident the effect Of ancient
and forgotten history.
From the Detroit News.
The dispatch about Mr.. Morgan's un-
fortunate accident in church doesn't say
he recovered the money. No doubt the
reporter thoght 1t would be superhuous
to mention It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
DO IT NOW!

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Telling the average man TO do his
Christmas shopping early Is like giving
him letter to mail.
From the Memphis NewsScimitar.
Only q little more than month I'LL
Christmas; better not walt
From the Milwaukee Journal.
How many more days before Christmas
shopping will end? Who's got the Al
manac7
From the Atlanta Journal.
Not only is It a good idea to shop early.
but also to shop while the weather re-
mains good. There Is no telling what the
weather may bring forth.
From the Indianapolis News.
And while you are kindly doing your
Christmas shopping early. remember that
1t will help still more II you do your
Christmas buying early.
From the Rochester Post-Express.
Now il the time for all good folk TO
begin thinking about doing their shopping
early.
From the Kansas City Times.
Most people would do their Christmas
shopping early IL It wasn't for Just one
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26

things as they come. When it's fat, all
right. When it's lean, all right. When
bloices is bowin' and scrapin before him.
he smiles and gives 'em good jolly
back. When they cuts him dead. he
smiles and goes on. He's sport all
right, and knows his biz
''D'you know, young Teller, couldn't
do that?''
''Nor me. Let me ketch a Teller begin
of me one day. and bastin' me the next,
and stops his game right away
Good deal of that round here?'
''Oodlin's. / sometimes think all the
hypocrits in this town scurry around
Tammany Hall. l amt talkin' about the
newspapers. They are raisin' Cain all
the time. and sellin' copies of themselves.
That's biz with them. I'm talking about
the guys that wears good close and is
big spenders. When they roll in and ask
for Mister Murphy it's to laugh They
overdo 1t. When they talk behind his
back about CHARLEY and the Boss. they
makes a square man want to hand 'em
one"
And Charley don't mind?"
Yes, I think he minds, but he's too
game to show 1t. Y'know Teller in his
place has got to stand the gait. He must
look out for more than hisself. When a
duffer gifts off1sh he must wait for him
to git right agin. 1 couldn't do it. I'd
hand him one the first sharp word he
says, or the first sneer see ON his face.
But then such as me and you amt for
Mister Murphy's place. You see, he's
still Mister Murphy to me. I don't
change. He's alluz square with me-"
He amt in?"
springs"
For his health7''
Say, man in his place don't do
nothin' for his health. You talk like
farmer"