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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
SALEM, FALLS CITY & WESTERN
GENERAL OFFICE IN DALLAS
MERGED WITH SOUTHERN
PACIFIC AT PORTLAND.
.HINsHAW GETS PROMOTION
win Probably BE Named as General
Freight Agent to Succeed III. II,
main in Dallas as Train Dispatcher;
Mansion as Roadmaster.

With the beginning of the pres
ent month, the local offices of the
Salem, Falls City & Western railway.
which have been located in Dallas
since the railway was first built by the
Gerlngers, several years ago. went
out of existence and the road was
formally merged with the Southern
Pacific system. The local office force
have secured remunerative positions
with the Southern Pacific at other
points, with the exception of S. Tay-
lOr Jones, former superintendent. who
will remain in Dallas as train dis
patcher for the s., f, C. & w.
Mr.. Hinshaw Goes Up.
H. A. Hinshaw, who held the posi-
tion of assistant general manager of
the road, was called to San Francisco
the first of the week to consult with
the head officials of the Southern Pa
citic, and while no definite announce
ment has been made, it is probable
that he will be promoted to the posi-
ton of general freight agent of the
lines in oregon, lately held by H. f.
Lounsbury, who has been transferred
to the o. w. r. & N. railway,
All of the records and other official
machinery of the Dallas offices have
been shipped to Portland. Miss
Brown, who held the position of aud
itor of the Salem road, has been
transferred to Portland, where she
will have a position in the auditors
office. Mr.. Mansion, who has been the
roadmaster of the old road, will be
retained in the same capacity with
headquarters in Dallas.
Shops to BE Enlarged.
The passing of the Salem, Fails
City K Western as an independent OF
ganizatlon will be followed by the in
creasing of the capacity and tho
business of the local car shops, II IS
stated by competent authority The
Dallas shops are the only ones on the
West side, south of Portland, and.
during the past year have done a
large amount of work for the S. p.
The location of Dallas and the shops
is handy for the entire West Side eys-
tenn, and the company plans to Inn
prove the facilities and employ addi-
tional men in order that all sorts of
repair work may be eXpeditiousiy
handled here. While no definite an
has been made, il is
probable that Mr.. Carl Gerlinger win
be retained in charge of the local
shops as in the past.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
BIC ROAD TRACTOR
PULLS LOAD
NEW RUSSELL ENGINE CLIMBS
HILL WITH so TONS IN TOW.
Adams Gets New Machine Guaranteed
To Do Work Required; Hauls Load
Former Engines Couldn't Bulge.

After several days delay Ralph Ad-
ans received a new 40-horse power
Russell steam engine Thursday night.
Friday the monster was unloaded and
! Saturday given a try-out An expert
was sent here by thecompany and it
is agreed that a weeks trial shall be
given the engine under the most ad-
| verse conditions and, if it does not
perform all required of it, the pur-
chaser will not be expected to close
the deal.
Saturday morning the engine was
run out the quarry road to the spot
where the former engine stalled with
it's load of three heavy cars of rock,
and, attaching a cable to the outfit,
the new machine started for town,
trailing the heavy load behind. it is
estimated that the total load which
the engine was pulling was more than
60 tons. Although the soft ground
bothered somewhat, the engine sue
ceeded in pulling the combined outfit
to the tannery hill. This portion of
the road has been the toughest prop
osition on the entire route, and has
proven the undoing of the two former
engines. But the Russell started up
the hill with its 60 tons dragging.
Half up the incline. the coupling be-
tween the old engine and the first
rock car gave way and the effort had
to be abandoned.
When the three cars were released
they started down the hill. bue a for
tunate cramping of the wheels Of the
rear wagon prevented the entire out
fit from plunging into LaCreole creek.
The new machine appears to haul
the loaded wagons without difficulty
and so far has met requirements
Mr.. Adams has experienced much
difficulty in securing a machine heavy
enough to haul the big cars filled with
rock. but thinks that now he has an
engine that will fill the bill.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06

Regular monthly meeting of the
Polk County Court will be held to-
morrow. only routine matters will
come up. it is stated, although the un-
expected is liable to happen. Settle
ment will be made with the various
road overseers and plans for the con-
tinuation of the work made. Ii is
hoped that the funds will be sufficient
to continue the work of both crush
ers during the month An exceptional
record has been made by the VILLA
NINA crusher. it is said, where 1871
yards Of rock has been crushed in %
DAYS. at a total cost of $917.94.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
Thieves STEAL HORSES
RickFeali Man l. Victim Of Horse
From Barn Lot saturday Night.

Some time during Saturday night a
team Of horses belonging TO G. II.
Farmer who lives near Rlckreall.
were taken from the barn lot at his
place. II is believed that the culprit
escaped TO the North with the ami
mails. and the sherin's office Is now
working on the case. The description
of the animals is az follows: One
dark bay or brown gelding, seven
years old. weight about 1000. wire cut
on back of left front foot. outside
part OF hoof shows split, small
white spot in fore head. The other Is
"a light sorrel gelding. four years old.
weight 1850. small sore on head at
root Of left ear, small knot on left leg
below knee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
MOORE DRAWS TREsPAss FINE
Mrs. LOttie Pickett Files Complaint
Against Troublesome Spouse.

Mrs. LOttie Pickett Files Complaint
Against Troublesome Spouse.
John c. Moore was fined $40 and
costs in Justice Hardy Holman's
court on Saturday for trespass, upon
complaint sworn out by Mrs Lottie
Pickett, mother of Mrs. Moore. 1t
was charged that Moore made no
provision for the support of his wife
and that the latter took up her abode
with her parents near Falls City.
Moore went there to see her and it is
declared made himself a nuisance. He
was ordered off the place but con-
tinued his efforts to make it his home.
So the warrant was issued and Moore
arrested. He was found by Sheriff
Grant in the Horst hop yards, near
independence. After his fine he was
released and given 10 days in which
to raise the amount, failing in which
he will be apprehended and required
to lay out the sentence in the county
jail.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
Working on Library.

Monday Holmes & Grant contract
ors for the new Carnegie library. be-
gan work on the foundations for the
new $4,000 Carnegie library building
which will be erected in Dallas at the
corner Of Court and Church streets.
the work OF moving the city hall and
the Grand theater building to clear
the site. having been completed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
i + + I. + 1. = + j. + &+ + + !
Commercial Club. 1

j. The regular semi monthly +
j. meeting of the Dallas CONNER J.
y cial club will be held at the 4
i County Court room in the court +
+ house tomorrow wednesday, T.
+ night. All members, especially +
+ the new ones, are urged to at -
i tend. Matters of Importance, +
+ including the proposition of the +
+ Keepfresh company, will come e.
! up for action, and it is a matter +
! in which every citizen of Dallas i
i is interested j
%%%%%+%%+%%%%%+%+%+ +
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06

the outcome Of this trouble The
new state armory just completed viii
he without a tenant 10 a new company
BE- not recruited and. if none of the
men who Were with the company on
the recent maneueVrs are o. be- pr
mltted 90 enlist. it is extremely doubt
ful if an entirely new company can b.
mustered here Houeger. more lIEht
VIII probably be shed on the miK-uu
In q few DAYS and. until then. We can
only guess shat fhe outcome unI D.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
ACCIDENT TIES UP SAWMlLL
Break i'm Engine Carriage Results in
Short Shut Down

Breaking of the carriage engine at
the plant of the Dallas Lumber and
Logging company resulted in a shut
down of a portion of the big plant
about 10 o'clock Friday morning un-
til repairs could be effected.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
LECTURES ON EQUAL SUFFRAGE
Mrs. Colby. Of Portland. Address a
Small Crowd at Court HOu-e.

SuppOFtIng the InitIauVe measure
for the extension uf suffrage 90 wo-
men. Mrs Colby of Portland. ad-
dressed small crowd az the circuit
court room in the court house last
night She is an easy and fluent
speaker and closely held the attention
0f her audience. She recently spent
some time in England investigating
the dEht made by the militant suf-
fragettes in London. and gave the au-
Hence many Interesting phases of the
situation a. t exists there. a. the
conclusion of her address a ldfal
equal suffrage league was formed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06

y. A Flnsefh len Monday for an
extended trip through Washlnztun
and o. British Columbia cities. While
away b. uiu visit sand Point 1iaho.
spokane. Seattle. Tacoma. Everett and
HeiinEham. Wash and Victoria and
NanrruUfr H g.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06

-
Germany this They instructors schools
4
instruction visiting
Fahand The which will will
cities Hamburg
Stuttgart Munich Dresden Berlin which
will be the forth
notable the pilgrimage will be gathering
sofS
tpfying
die Wacht Rhen" and other patriotic with which
only those who
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06

NJ 81 Alma Harris returned laE
niEht from a feu DAYS visit with rel
aiites ln Portland
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-06
MOVES to
WIDEN STREET
ORDINANCE AFFECTING COURT
STREET READ FIRST TIME.
Ordinance Committee . to Formulate
Measure Regulating Autos; Sewer
Accepted: Carnegie Approves Acts.

at the regular council meeting last
night which provides for the widening
of a portion of the south side of
Court street between Jefferson and
Shelton streets, where it is alleged
that the property line encroaches up
on the street line. The mayor and
city recorder are empowered, under
the ordinance, to purchase the needed
land or, failing in that, the city is to
proceed with condemnation proceed
ings.
To Regulate Automobiles.
The ordinance committee was in
structed to bring in an ordinance pro-
viding regulations for the operations
of automobiles within the city limits
to conform to the state law
The same committee was also in
strueted to prepare an ordinance pro-
Viding regulations for the storing of
crude oil within the city limits.
The application of George Coad for
permission to install card tables in his
pool room on Main street, was tabled.
To Collect Tax.
on motion Night Marshal David
Grant was given power to collect the
occupation tax.
The fire department provided
new set of bylaws for government of
that body, made necessary under the
reorganization plans recently adopted.
They were referred to the fire and
water committee.
The monthly batch of bills were al
lowed and warrants were ordered
drawn
Ash Street Sewer Accepted.
Contractor Dennis reported that the
Ash street sewer job had been com
pleted according to contract and, on
motion, same was accepted by the city
and a warrant was ordered drawn for
the balance due. An ordinance au-
thOrizng the issuance and sale of
sewer bonds in the sum of $3,135.61,
was passed.
Letter from Andrew Carnegie was
read, approving of all action taken
by the city, and stating that the mon
ay was ready for the contractor as
FAST as earned and certified to by the
architect.
The water committee was given
power to arrange for the installation /
IF water taps in the city hall and the /
Grand theater, which were removed
when the buildings were transferred I
o their new locations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
He MAS Milllnu 10 Work.

The Democratic members Of the
house Of representatives have been
besieged ever by a horde of office
seekers, willing to serve their coun-
try.
"It is refreshing" said M repre-
sentative in discussing the office ques-
ton, ito hear of an aspirant for pub
Lie office who frankly admits his ambi-
ton, yst disdains to seek a position
in which he will have nothing to do
but to draw a salary.
1.-TWO wayside pilgrims were talking
over things when one of them asked:
"Dick, you amt a-hankerin' after
no government place, are ye?"
"tI don't mind sayin' I'd take n
of 'em eff l could git it, responded the
other. but I don't want no job that's
all fat. I'm willin' to earn my wages
can what sort O. job would be
about your size?'
well, I'd like to fill fountain pens
for some assistant secretary Of the
treasury. Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08

What is the purpose Of American In
stitutions? Why was this republic
established? What does the flag
stand for? What do these things
mean?
They mean that the people shall be
free to correct human abuses.
They mean that men, women and
children shall not be denied the OPP
portunity to grow stronger and nobler.
They mean that the people shall
have the power to make u land
each day a better place to live in.
They mean the realities Of liberty
and not the academies of theory.
Fer Actual Progress.
They mean the realities of liberty
the race in tangible items of daily
living and not the theoretics of bar
rem disputation.
If they do not mean these things
they are as a sounding brass and
tinkling cymbal.
A nation of strong, upright men and
women; a nation of wholesome homes,
realizing the best ideals; a nation
whose power is glorifed by its justice
and whose justice is the conscience
of scores of millions of God fearing
people-that is the nation the people
need and want. And that is the ma
ton they shall have.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
ROOSEVELT GIVES PLAN OF
"BATTLE FOR PRiNclPLE.'

Theodore Roosevelt addressed the
convention, sounding the keynote for
his followers and laying down the
plan of battle to be waged by the new
party. He discussed the principles OF
that party under these twelve subdi-
visions: The Helplessness of the Old
Parties; The Right of the People to
Rule; The Courts and the People;
Constructive Control of the Trusts;
Rights of the Wage Worker; The
Farmer; The Tariff; The High Cost
of Living; Currency; Conservation;
Alaska and International Affairs.
"The two old parties" he said "are
husks, with no real soul within either,
divided on artificial lines, boss-ridden
and privilege controlled, each a jum-
BILE of homogeneous elements, and Meth
-er daring to speak out wisely and fear
lessly what should be said on the vital
issues of the day" AS opposed to
this incongruity and insincerity of
action he asserted that the National
Progressive platform will be "a con-
tract with the people," with definite
and concrete provision to be carried
out if the people ratify the contract
on election day as exactly and hon
estly "as if it were actually enforce
able under the law"
Right Of the People to Rule.
THE action of the Chicago conven-
ton, and to an only less degree of the
Baltimore convention, have shown in
striking fashion how little the people
do rule under u present conditions"
In order to assure this popular rule
Mr.. Roosevelt urged the adoption OF
presidential primaries, popular cleo
ton of senators, the short ballot, effl-
cient corrupt practices act, qualified
use of the initiative, referendum; and
recall. The recall should be applied
TO administrative officers. Mr.. Roose-
welt asserted that the adoption o.
these new methods of political admin
istration is not antagonistic to repre-
| sentative government.
The Courts and the People.
Mr.. Roosevelt strongly emphasized
the necessity of the sovereign people
preserving a check on every branch
of public service. He reiterates his
now well known views regarding the
| courts. THE American people, and
| not the courts, are to determine their
own fundamental policies" This does
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08

not mean that the people are to inter-
fere in cases which involve merely
questions of justice between individ-
uals except that means should be de-
vised for making it easier than at
present to get rid Of an incompetent
Judge" But when a judicial decision
involves an Interpretation of what the
people mean by the constitutions
which they have framed and laws
passed by the people are nullified be-
cause the courts say those laws are
contrary to the peoples will as ex-
pressed in their constitution, there
must be a reference to the people OF
the public effect of such decisions I'M
der forms securing full elaboration
t othe end that the people may rectify
| this alleged defect in their constitu-
ton by a popular vote having all the
| force of a constitutional amendment.
| Our purpose is not to impugn the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08

speech which is recognized as en-
bodying the aims of the new party
His address, in effect, was as follows:
We stand for a nobler America. We
stand for an undivided nation. We
stand for a broader liberty, a fuller
Justice. We stand for social brother
hood as against savage individualism.
we stand for an intelligent co-opera-
ton instead of a reckless competition.
We stand for mutual helpfulness in
stead Of mutual hatred. We stand for
equal rights as a fact Of life instead OF
q catchword of politics. We stand for
the rule of the people as a practical
truth instead of a meaningless pre-
tense. We stand for a representative
government that represents the peo-
pie. We battle for the actual rights
of man.
The people living in this land OF
gold are the most daring and resource
full on the globe.
AS Conditions Should Be.
So we have more than enough to
supply every human being beneath
the flag. There ought not to be in this
republic a single day Of bad business,
a single unemployed w~orkingman, a
single unfed child. American business
men should never know an hour OF
uncertainty, Encouragement or fear;
American workingmen never a day OF
low wages, idleness or want. Hunger
should never walk in these thinly PEG
pied gardens of plenty.
And yet in spite of all these favors
which providence has showered upor
us, the living of the people is the prob
lem of the hour. Hundreds of thou
sands of hard working Americans fine
it difficult to get enough to live on.
Women, whose nourishing and pro
lection should be the first car OF the
state, not only are driven into thu
mighty army Of wage earners, but arr
forced to work under unfair and de
grading conditions. The right Of
child to grow into a normal human be
ing is sacred; and yet, while small
and poor countries, packed with pee
pie, have abolished child labor, Amer
lean mills, mines, factories and sweat
shops are destroying hundreds 0
thousands Of American children Il
body. mind and soul,
At the same time men have graspe'
fortunes in this country SO great tina
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
The New Snort.

These here New Workers is bound
to have their sports, I see," said Uncle
Silas.
"In what way?" asked the boarder.
why" said Uncle Silas, "sence
they give up hoss-racin' they've gone
in heavy for the turkey trot. Don't
seem to mes il tibet could be very
excitin'."-Harper's Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
FIRST NATIONAL CONVENTION Of
PROGREss|VES DRAWS To ACLOsE
Senator Beveridge Sounds Keynote-Tell
of Party's Aims and Ideas.
Roosevelt Gives Plan of Battle in Address Before Nominations-Dis-
cusses Courts and the People, Control of Trusts, Costof
Living, Tariff, Conservation and Other Issues.

Convention Hail, Chicago.-Albert
q. Beverage, former Republican U. S.
Senator from Indiana, as temporary
chairman, and Theodore Roosevelt,
made the principal addresses before
khe National Progressive party con-
Nention.
Every state in the Union vas rep
resented, the delegates being appor-
Aioned one vote for each congress
man and senator from their respect
i've states. A number of states were
Represented by a double delegation
with each entitled to one-half vote,
and Massachusetts sent AZ delegates,
allowing each one-seventh of a vote.
The convention was called to order
by Senator Dixon, who turned over
3he gayel to Senator Beveridge who
was chosen temporary chairman.
The appearance of Roosevelt was
She signal for a demonstration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
MISSOURI NEWS
ST. Louis Line Incorporated.

jefferson Clty-The st. Louis &
Western Traction company was incor-
porated at the office Of the secretary
of state. Cornelius Roach. The cap
ital stock is 100000 and the incor-
porators are James D. HousemaH,
Powell Jackson, R. X. Papin, John
Brennan Jr., M. t. Chestnut. William
r. Hanson and C. F. Redman. They
will build a line from the southwest
corner of Forest Park through Web
ster, Kirkwood and Manchester, in st.
Louis county, to a point on the Mis-
souri, river opposite Weldon Springs.
The road will be twenty-five miles
long.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
Preparing Lumber Custer Report.

Jefferson City.-Robert NJ. Reynolds
of Marshall, special commissioner in
the states custer proceeding against
thirty-five lumber companies, is here
preparing hiB report to the supreme
court. This proceeding vas instituted
by Gov. Hadley when attorney general
and conducted by Attorney General
Major, except that taken in the in
quiry by Hadley, thus laying the foun-
dation of the suit. The court is now
on vacation and arguments can not
be heard until the October term.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-08-08
conylcts ParoLed.

Jefferson City.-Gov. Hadley paroled
the following prisoners: Harry Hast
ings, convicted in Buchanan county,
June 4, 1909, Of robbery and sentenced
to serve five years; Leola Harris OF
Jackson county, serving two years for
larceny; Susan Palmer, negress,
Boone county, serving four years for
burglary and larceny.