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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
UNCLE SAM WILL BE KEPT
BUSY MAINTAINING PEACE
TO SOUTH OF Us.
Half Dozen Republics on Verge Of
Boiling Over-General Unrest-Busy
Time for Secretaries Knox, Meyer
and Stimson-Castro Reported in
Venezuela.

Washington.-Uncle Sam is likely to
have his hands full maintaining the
peace of Central and South America.
The report of the success of Castro in
States and landing in Venezuela and
quickly rallying 1000 hard-fghting
mountaineers to his standard came as
a shock to the government. When
added to this is the fact that revolu-
tionary feeling is running high in Cuba
and Nicaragua, together with the un-
rest in Honduras, Mexico and Haiti, it
may seem that Secretary Knox has the
prospect of a lively summer ahead,
with work, possibly, for Secretaries
Meyer of the navy and Stimson of the
war department. The feeling is grow
ing here that the time is not far dis
tant when an actual protectorate,
backed by adequate military force, will
be necessary in all those LatinAmeri-
can republics contiguous to the Pan
ANA canal.
This Venezuelan situation is imme-
diately pressing. For weeks Castro,
"the stormy petrol, as he is known in
/, diplomatic circles, and imam of des
tiny a self imposed title, has been
playing a game of hide-and seek with
l the gunboats of his own and other
nations. He has been at various times
reported in a score of places in the
South Atlantic and Caribbean sea, and
: even lately in New York.
Of his movements lately it is known
: that he left Lisbon early in June
: aboard a battleship purchased from the
u Italian government for the Haitian
L navy. 1t was reported that he had a
: large supply of munitions of war. For
two weeks afterward his whereabouts
was a mystery.
The next heard of him was in the
II Canary islands, and finally a week
l later he landed at Port du Paix, Haiti.
Now comes the report that he is in
u Venezuela.
n Conspiracies in Cuba.
If Reports of revolutionary conspira-
S. cies in Cuba have reached the officials
,r of the state, war and navy departments,
IT and a watch is being maintained on
the leaders. The storm centers around
1T Gomez, the president of the republic.
to He is assailed with charges of graft.
ye Guerrero last winter threatened to
n, take the Cuban regular army into the
field and start a revolution. He was
brought to a halt by the United States
government, and in letter to Gen
eral Wood Guerrero promised to behave
err He has since thoroughly organized his
rustic soldiers and it is believed here
many arms have been Struggled into
of the country by his agents.
II, Colonel Piedra, at one time chief OF
d. police of Havana, is at odds with the
of Cuban president, and has threatened
ol according to reports here, to join will
Is. Guerrero and former Minister to Mexi
pt co General Loynoz Castrillio and com
%. bat Gomez for denomination.
of A fight between the president on one
,ol side and this band of three on the
he other mans a conflict between the ru
lis rales, over which the president rules
er- with an iron hand, the regular army anC
is, former members of the latter organiza
"a ton.
at Trouble in Nicaragua.
dl
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
BIG AUTOS TO RACE.
Owners of Machines in the Inland En-
pire Enter for Speed Contest.

With prizes totaling $1,000, owners of
automobiles and motorcycles in the In
land Empire will compete in a one-day
race meet at Spokane on July %. Six
hundred dollars in prizes will go for the
automobile races and $500 for the mo-
torcycles.
Seven races have been arranged for
automobiles in the following order
Five-mile race for cars under 3B Inch
cylinder bore; five-mile race for cars
between and Az inch cylinder bore; a
race between the winners of the first
and second races; free-for-all 10-mile
race; three-mile pickup race; obstacle
race, and a race between the motor
cycle and the automobile winning in
each free-for-all race.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20

Western Pine Manufacturers associa-
ton, with headquarters in Spokane, re-
ports that outside lumber shipments are
25 per cent less than during the same
period in 1910.
Sales in Washington, Oregon, Idaho
and Montana are from 271a to 80 per
cent less than in 1910. One hundred
per cent increase over 1910 is noted in
shipments to western Canada. This is
due to the inability of the Canadian
mills to meet the demand and the differ
ence in prices of rough dimension lum-
Der, on which there is no duty. The
outlook for fall and winter business is
declared to be good, in view of the
highly favorable crop reports.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
Output Of Metal.

The output of lead, silver, copper,
gold, tungsten and other metals in the
Spokane district will be larger and more
valuable than in 1910, due to six mines
in the Republic camp in eastern Wash
ington and the Occur d 'Alenes entering
the shipping list early this year, and
the activity on producing properties.
Several properties in the northern part
of the district will become shippers this
year. Including the new mines, it is
estimated the mineral production will
amount to more than $55,O0O,OO0 this
year, as against about $45,oo0,Ooo in
1910.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
Races for Motorcycles.

The motorcycle races arranged are
four horsepower three-mile race for sim
gle-cylinder machines; five and six
horsepower 10-mile race; seven horse
power 10-mile race, and a free-forall
10-mile race.
The promoters of the combined auto
mobile and motorcycle meet are Frank
Cole, publisher of the Inland Empire
Automobile; Herbert Anderson, secre-
tary of the Spokane Chauffeurs club,
and P. H. Rich, president of the Spo
kane Motorcycle club.
The promoters will offer handsome
loving cup for the best decorated auto
mobile.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
Wheat Yield.

The wheat yield in the four states
amounted to 65,1so,oOo bushels in 1910,
the farm value being placed at $51 3d.
600, as follows:
Washington, 25,6o3,oOo bushels,
value, $19,970,00o; Oregon, 16,414, 900
bushels, value, $13, 900; Idaho, 49,
603,O00 bushels, value, 1904, 900; Mon
tana 1O,560,0OO bushels, value, $9,Os1,-
600. Total acreage, 100000; average
acre yield, 20.77 bushels. The wheat
crop of 1910 in Washington was $685.
600 less than in 1909, due to lack of
rain in the Big Bend district. There is
ample moisture this season, the precipi-
tation from September, 1910, to July 1,
1911, being 1925 inches, and was bet
ter distributed during the spring and
early summer.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
Light Apple Crop.

Reports from more than 100 districts
are that the apple crops in Washington,
Oregon, Idaho and Montana will not be
as heavy as in 1910, which was the best
season in the history of the industry
in the Pacific Northwest, though IN
some districts, particularly the eastern
and central counties of the Inland EN-
prise, the crops give promise OF being
larger than last year. The new trees
coming into bearing this year should
bring the production to about 7oOo
cars. Pear, cherry and peach crops VIII
be lighter than last year, but this loss
is Offset by the record yields of berries
and other small fruits.
No statistics are available on i've
stock, wool, hops, vegetables and poul-
trv produced in the four states IN 1911
but it is reported that the growers IN
the Inland Empire will market $s,oQo'
600 worth of hay products, from w,
900 900 to SO, 100000 worth of poultry
and eggs, and from $9,oOo,ooo to 10,
100000 worth of dairy products. me
livestock industry is estimated at $lo'
100000.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
Large Timber Cut.

The timber cut in the Inland Empire
is reported to be larger during the hrst
six months of 1911 than during the
same period year ago, due to exten-
sive operations in the 6re-killed dis
tricts in northern Idaho. Indications
are that the cut for the year Will be
from 1900, 100000 to $780, 100000 feet
Outside Shipments Less.
Albert w. Cooper, secretary of the
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20
Hay Crop.

The hay crop gives every indication
of being from to 10 per cent larger
than in 1910, when the cut in the four
tsates was 4,050,OO0 tons, valued at
SAT ,709,O 900, as follows;
Washington, $4,000 tons, value, $12,-
zoe, 1000; Oregon, $4,000 tons, value,
$11,156,OOO; Idaho, 1,473,0O0 tons,
value, 13,257 900; Montana, $4,000
tons value, $40, 100000. Total acreage,
1,91s,OoO; average yield 2.15 tons.
The oat crop, which amounted to 49,
100000 bushels, valued at 1922, 900
in 1910, probably will be S to per
cent larger this year. Last year s yield
was as follows:
Washington, SSH, 900 bushels, value
$4,232 900; Oregon, 1o,419,o0o bushels
value, $4,S97 900; Idaho, 7,0s4,000 bush
els value $685. OO Montana, 13,3oo,.
600 bushels, value, $6,11S,000. Total
acreage, 1,O42,ooO; average acre yield
$3.50 bushels.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20

The rye yield on 10000 acres
amounted to 500, 900 bushels, valued at
SAP 900, while the barley crop was IL
OIL 900 bushels, valued at $6,300,000.
The acreage was s67, 900, and the aver
age acre yield, $3.50 bushels. The corn
crop was 1880 bushels, valued at
$1,014,OOO. 1t was produced ON $4,000
acres, the average yield being 81 bush
els. The hop crop in Washington is
estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000
bales for 1911.
The total acreage devoted to the
seven crops enumerated in the fore
going was 6,s2S,0oO, which products
have a farm value of 1897, 1929, 900.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-07-20

Albert W. Cooper, secretary of the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2S.-Can
a dog tell green from red when dis
played on a switch alongside the
track of a railroad, and can it learn
the significance and importance of
the green and red signals as applied
to railroading? II. w. Sheridan, SUI
perintendenet of the Sacramento di-
vision of the Southern Pacific compa-
ny, says that it can, and Sheridan
has a mass of evidence to prove his
assertion.
Sheridan secured his evidence re-
Gently while conducting an efficiency
test about 100 miles north of Sacra-
mento, California. With several as
sistants he changed the light on one
of the switches from green to red,
then waited to see if the crew of the
next train would observe the wrong
light and stop the train before it
reached the switch.
The dog began to bark as soon as
the red light was shown in place of
the green. 1t ran around the signal
for several minutes and then to the
quarters of the section forman, a half
mile away Shortly after the foreman
appeared with a lantern and a shot
gun, led by the dog, and Sheridan and
his assistants had a difficult time in
explaining the red light to the salts
faction of both the dog and its mas
ter.
Many Efficiency Tests.
These efficiency tests are conducted
throughout the year for the purpose
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

building in Dallas and equip it with
sufficient books and periodicals to
meet the requirements of this COM
munity. but we hope that it may be
arranged to build at least a $40, 900
building. The present plan to con-
struct a building costing only $5OOO is
wrong. While it may possibly do for
the city at the present time, 1t VIII be
only a few years before the library
will be too small and crowded. Dallas
should profit in this matter by the
mistakes of other cities. building
costing $1O,0 isn't so very large and
such a structure would be a credit 10
the city, whereas, small $5OOO
library will not, by any manner OF
means, do justice to the city, and in
few years the community will have
outgrown it. If the matter can be
arranged so that we may secure
building of at least 10000, so far as
The Observer is concerned, it is in
favor of abandoning the project until
it shall be possible to finance such
plan Newberg is planning on a Car
negie library, in fact the plans pro-
posed have been approved by the Car
negie library commission. The build
ing will cost at least $4,000, leaving
balance of $4,000 for equipment and
furniture. Surely Dallas can do what
Newberg is doing and even go step
further. Let us profit by our neigh
boris experience and build for the fu-
ture. 1t may be so much more easily
done now than at a later date. Let us
la, oSida OIlr swadddling clothes and
try and realize that Dallas has out
grown her infant days and her village
habits, and remember that a brighter
era is dawning. Let us not lag in the
procession
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
TRAINED DOG KNOWS
RAIL DANGER SIGNAL

of keeping train and enginemen on
the alert. After a crew has run over
the same line day after day withorf
mlshap, they, in common with othe.
mortals, are likely to become care
less and fail to observe a danger sig
nal at a critical moment. Such an
oversight is fraught with danger that
makes one shudder to think of it-a
hundred lives might be snuffed out in
the twinkle of an eye, should a trai
or engneman fail to observe sig
nal. To guard against such a con-
tingency the Southern Pacific compa-
ny has 81 efficiency tests, ranging
from the changing of the color Of sig
nal lights, and extinguishing lights
entirely to placing fuses and torpedoes
on the track. Failure to observe any
of these signals means most severe dis
cipline for the offender. Last year
the Southern Pacific made 1925 Of
these tests and only in Al cases did
the crew fail to observe the signal.
giving a percentage of 99.42 per cent
perfect.
The dog that caused Sheridan's tenn
porary discontinue, knows the sig
nifcance of every light, according to
the section foreman owning 1t, and
walks certain stretch of track every
day with its master. 1t is possible
that the animal could be sent out
along the track alone and would be
competent to report light out alto.
gether or at least the wrong one
burning.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

President Taft's proposed Swing
around the circle" on the occasion
of his coming trip to the Pacific Coast
only serves to show once more, and
most emphatically, the popularity of
the chief executive. He has been
overwhelmed with numerous invita-
tions to visit all portions of the coun-
try and, strangely enough, the bulk of
these have come from communities
that were supposed to be strongly
anti-Taft in their sentiments. At least
that was the Inference gathered from
LaFollette and others of the progress
sives who declared that the Middle
West and Coast states were opposed
to the Presidents Canadian reciproc-
ity policy, and his attitude upon tariff
revision. But, as usual, the insurg-
ents were wrong in their position.
Later developments show, beyond
doubt, that President Taft is stronger
today, in the great heart of the Amer
lean people than ever before. and not
all the attacks and vituperation heap
ed upon him by the democrats and
their republican insurgent allies has
shaken the faith of the people in the
head of the government, and it is no
false statement to say at this time,
that he is stronger than ever before
with the people at large. He has had
many vexatious problems to settle and
he has been menaced and hedged
about by numerous political dema-
gogues who sought to overthrow his
power and use it as a stepping stone
for their personal ambitions, but all
of these attempts have failed and in
every instance they have acted as a
boomerang upon their promoters.
Even people who disagree with the
President upon some of his policies,
and who are fair minded, realize that
he has the courage of his convictions,
and is proving himself what his loyal
friends have all along contended, that
he is one of the greatest statesmen
that has occupied the presidential
chair
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

It's all right now. Whatever ideas
some people may have had regarding
the marriage of Col. John Jacob Astor
to a school child have been removed,
or at least they should be, for Nat
Goodwin has spoken and endorses, in
most pleasing terms, Col Astor's APP
preaching nuptials. Nat says ut is
every mans business to make his life
happy, if possible" and he says it's
all right for a man to divorce his wife,
the mother of his children, and marry
q girl young enough to be his daugh-
ter, and not q very old daughter,
either Inasmuch as Nat has been
married four times, divorcing all Of
the former Mrs. Goodwin's, it may be
gathered that Nat is making a strenu-
Gus effort to be happy Most men
would become discouraged after
about the third trial.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

Much prosperity is assured to the
Northwest upon the completion of the
Panama Canal and it's use by the YES
sells of commerce. Aside from the en-
hancement of the lumber industry,
which will receive the first and most
direct benefit, possibly, every locality
on the Pacific Coast will feel an added
impetus. The canal will offer a cheap
and comparatively rapid mode of
transportation for the products of the
lumber mills and of the farm, to
Eastern markets, and will have a
wholesome effect toward reducing
freight rates all along the line. Just
about the time the canal is completed,
Polk county's large scope of apple or
chards will come into commercial
bearing and the fruit raisers here will
be among the first to feel the benefit
of reduced freight rates and the ex-
tension of their markets.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

McMinnville is doing away with its
ancient system of lighting it's streets
and will install cluster lights. Every
town in this section of the state Is
moving forward. Dallas cannot afford
to be content with antedeluvian meth
ods and former makeshifts. If she
would attract the capitalist and the
new settler she must line up with the
other progressive cities in her imme-
diate territory
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

Senator LaFollette has returned to
his home in Madison, Wisconsin, and
has already begun his explanations as
to why the Arizona statehood bill was
vetoed by President Taft. LaFollette
declares in his newspaper that it was
not the judicial recall that Taft vetoed
but popular government" The Wis
consin senator should be qualified to
Judge. He has made a specially of
popular government and popular ap-
proval for some time now. Present
indications are, however, that he will
find the latter an empty honor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
, e&++++%++%%++%%+%'@ + = I
Green Prunes Wanted. I

+ am offering the highest mar +
+ ket price for green prunes in =
+ large or small quantities. Must be :
+ picked by stem from the trees =
4 and delivered at Soehren IS ware +
= house. Also want pears-Bart- =
= let's or late varieties; must be =
+ free from scab, etc. For further +
+ information, address immedi- =
+ ately, w N. Sayre, Box 298, :
+ Dallas. 88tf ;
+ J. *&*%+*++*%%%%* !
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
For Sale. Cheap.

Come to my office and l will sell you
a lot 6Ox144, with a large barn on it,
for $500. Also have a house close in
with five large rooms, besides hall,
closets, bath, etc. Plastered, electric
lighted, city water and large lot, COX
140, for $1,000. Terms, $500 cash,
balance to suit purchaser. F. f. Cook,
Real Estate, Dallas, oregon.
35S-1mS29
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
''Lobsters for the

'Lobsters for the Pacific" is a head
line on a prominent editorial in the
Oregonian. There is nothing new in
this connection. Chorus girls have
been finding '1obsters" on the Pacific
Coast for years, but nobody ever made
a fuss about it. 1t is said that Port
land is full Of 'em.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
For Sale.

Thirty acres fruit land ten acres
set to prunes, four years old; one acre
English walnuts, six years old. Fam
lily orchard, 125 trees, bearing; 500
logan and black berries. Ten acres
bottom land, can be irrigated. Price
$4,000, one-half cash, balance five
years at six per cent. Address, a.
Observer. 33lttoo
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Your Winters Wood.

Order your slab wood now and be
sure of having a good dry supply for
Winter. 1 can sell you either slabs,
blocks, or trimmings. Can furnish any
other kind of wood desired. Plenty Of
good oak and fir. Send in your orders
by either phone. Mutual, 1896 Bell,
443. AUGUST BOMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Satisfaction Of Mortgage.

The Observer has added Satisfaction
of Mortgage to its stock of legal
blanks. Notaries and attorneys may
now secure them in any quantity de-
sired. Phone orders for legal blanks
given prompt attention.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Hon Land.

Two hundred acres hop land for
sale. Five miles from Monmouth in
Luckiamute bottom; $50 per acre if
taken at once; good terms. Inquire
Western Realty Company, Monmouth,
345tfS25
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

BUSINESS LOCALS


advertisements under thie 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-
cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Wanted to Rent.

l want to rent a farm of about 60
acres under cultivation and balance
in pasture for stock. Must have good
improvements. Leave word at OBJ
server office, or address J. D. Abbey,
Dallas 326tfS15
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Horse For Sale or Trade.

Gentle horse that any lady or
child can drive, and a good puller. "
Will take good winter cow and heifer
in exchange. Apply to F. W. ia
Masurier, corner Mill and Sheltan
streets, Dallas. 346-oz9
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
For Sale.

Neat five-room cottage, with cleo
trio lights, closets, fruit room, toilet;
close in. 710 Hayter street. Bargain
if sold at once. Address Mrs M. b.
Carter, Enterprise, Ore. 335tfoll
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Satisfaction of Mortgage.

The Observer has added Satisfaction
Of Mortgage to its stock of legal
blanks. Notaries and attorneys may
now secure them in any quantity de-
sired. Phone orders for legal blanks
given prompt attention.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

All kinds of iron, rubber, brass, cop
per, zinc and hides. Highest cash
prices paid. A. N. Halleck, Monmouth,
Oregon. 3-12-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Rusiness Chance,

For sale, or trade for small farm,
paying mechanical business in Dallas,
at invoice; about $4,000. DON'T an
swer unless you mean business. Ad-
dress j R. NJ, care Observer.
33tf88
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Notice 10 Prune Growers.

We are again in the market for
green prunes for drying, and are
paying the highest market price.
s. P Kimball, phone SKIS.
337tf815
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

August %, large Shepherd dog, be-
tween Lincoln and Sheridan. Will
reward anyone for information of his
whereabouts. d. r. Ruble, Route 1,
Salem, Ore. 347-S29
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Registered Bucks For Sale.

Ten yearling registered Cotswold
bucks, extra good. Write or phone
G. w. Carroll, Rickreall, Oregon.
341-1m916
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Cows Bought and Sold.

Wanted, good dairy cows; also COWS
for sale at all times. R. A. Campbell,
Sheridan, Ore. 32otto4
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29

To buy, fairly good horse and light
wagon. Inquire 112 Church street.
350-1t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-29
Lot Wanted.

City lot in Dallas; must be reason
able for cash. Address Box 266,
Dallas. 343tf822