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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
DRAGGED A BIT HIMSELF.
1t Was About a Wonderful New Ma
chine He Had Seen.

1t Was About a Wonderful New Ma
chine He Had Seen.
"While was running a bolt cutter al
the Rock Island shops in Chicago
writes a contributor to Railway and
Locomotive Engineering, IL boarded
at a house much frequented by loco
motive engineers and fremen. These
men talked great deal about their tre-
mendous feats in getting over certain
hills without the help Of a second loco
motive.
"My opposite neighbor at table, a
shop, grew tired of this monotonous
Dragging; he thought he was entitled
to do a little talking himself. One
evening he called out to me:
"'Well, went over and saw that
new machine today, and it's astonish-
ing the fine work it does
"'How does it work? I inquired.
"'Well, said James, by means Of a
pedal attachment a fulcrumed lever
converts the vertical reciprocating
motion into circular movement
The principal part of the machine is a
huge disk that revolves in a vertical
plane. Power is applied through the
axis of the disk, and when the speed
of the driving arbor is moderate the
periphery of the apparatus is travelling
at high velocity. Work is done on
this periphery, Pieces of the hardest
steel are by mere impact reduced to
any shape the skilful operator desires
"'What in the name of sense is that
machine, anyway demanded Tom
Briggs.
"'Oh, it's a new grindstone,' replied
James, and a silence that could be cut
with a butter knife fell upon the
crowd"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
A Innn Wnv Back

The earliest authentic date that has
been handed down to us was inscribed
on the foundation stone Of the temple
TO the sun god at Sippara by Naram-
Sin, son of Sargon. This stone was ex-
humed by Nabonidus, who reigned over
Babylon about 554 b. c.. and 1t is as.
serted that Naram-Sln ruled 5000 years
previously. From these dates we learn
that the chronology of Babylon began
with the reign Of Sargon l., king Of
Agade, $500 y. @.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
CUT RATES FOR TWO PAPERS
You Can Get Portland Journal and
Observer Cheap for Two Weeks.

You Can Get Portland Journal and
Observer Cheap for Two Weeks.
At this season Of the year when
you are casting about for reading
matter for the winter months. The
Observer will offer for a limited time.
a combination price with the Port
land Daily and Semi-Weekly Journal
that should certainly appeal to all
who want both papers;
Daily and Sunday Journal and The
Ohstrvcr. one year. $3.50.
Daily Journal and The Observer.
one year. $3.50
Sem Weekly Journal and Semi
Weekly Observer. one year. S2.25.
sample copies may be had at this
Office.
This offer applies 20 new subscrib-
ers or to old subscribers who pay
their arrearages and one year in ad-
vance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
General Express and Transfer Busi-
ness. Stand at Webster's COnfect-
iOnery Store. Phone 511. Barn
Phone 1914.
G. A. & L. c. MUSCOTT
DALLAS, OREGON.
Special Oner.

To introduce the Sunset Magazine
into new homes we will make the
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we will send Sunset Magazine for
months and will send post paid
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Portland, oregon. 7-9tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
She Comes Back.

Church-And you claim that cats are
smarter than dogs2
Gotham-I certainly do.
"Why7"
"Well. II you try to lose a dog he'll
scent your footsteps and follow you
home"
Agreed
"Well. you just try TO lose a cat and
the cat will beat you to your home
vN-Ears Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

The Cochin. formerly called the
Shanghai. is generally considered to
be the oldest type OF fowl AS a
distinct breed Il Is known to have
been kept In China as early as 1S40.
the first importations into America be
ing made some seven years later.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

Any who have seen motorcyclists
scorching along country highways will
appreciate the descriptive force Of the
magazine writer who designated one Of
this species as "a goggled maniac on
barking motorcycle" Once heard.
the phrase seems to stick.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

Statistics which have been kept In
connection with death from sunstroke
in the United States show that a vast
majority Of fatalities occur among
heavy drinkers Of intoxicating liquors.
This fact is one that is worth remem-
bering.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

some indication that a record break
ing wheat crop is in sight Is shown in
the figures recently published relative
20 the output in Kansas. Nebraska and
Oklahoma. the yield for the present
season being I63.O00OO0 bushels as
against 100000 bushels for last
year
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

newspaper of general circulation,
published in said County of Polk.
The date of the first publication of
this summons is August 27th, 1912.
OSCAR HAYTER,
S-27 1913 Attorney for plaintiff.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

If the lambs are TO be fattened for
market start them on little grain just
as soon as they will learn TO eat 1t and
feed grain continuously with good pas
ture until they go TO the block.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

Wash milk things first in cold water
and then scald them. To scald them
first makes it much harder to get them
absolutely clean.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

Our bravest lessons are not learned
through success. but misadventurs-
AloOtt.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
Noticc to CrJiitorS

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersirned. Walter r. Nichols. has been
duly appointed By the County Court
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

DOUBTLESS you have
certain preferences
most men have---you may
have pictured in mind'seye
the kind of suit or overcoat
you will wear this Fall and
Winter, and we believe we
have the kind of clothes
you want.
You'll find the cream of
the most attractive pat
tern and Weaves here in
these HIGH-STANDARD
CLOTHES. The fabrics
are all pure wool.
No doubt you'll be want
ing new Underwear, Shirts
Shoes or Gloves too, and
we can promise you the
same service here as in the
more important items, we
like to feel that no man
gets less than absolute
satisfaction at this store,
no matter what he pays or
what hs buys. We like to
have our patrons feel that
way too; it's a pleasant
way of doing business, for
us, and for you.
May we have the oppor-
tunity to demonstrate it
to you?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

An AT Critic
An actor who Is known as Lew Is q
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08
Star Transfer
Company

All who want Gravel please order
of us.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-08

S-2T 1913
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
CROWDS EXCITED
BY THE TRAGEDY
TROOPER, PREPARING FOR
DRILL, SHOT AT cHIcKA.
MAUCA.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. 16.
While 5000 visitors were in Chic
kamauga today to witnes drill of
the Eleventh Cavalry, given for mer-
chants from several States, here at
tending the Merchants Jubilee, Pri-
vate Miller of Troop l. fired bullet
into his own brain, the incident caus-
ing intense excitement among the
visitors. Miller was preparing with
his comrades for the drill and was
apparently in the best of spirits. He
walked into his quarters alone and a
moment later pistol shot was
heard. Friends of the young soldier
rushed into his quarters and found
him with a ragged hole in his fore
head. No cause is assigned for the
deed. Miller was still alive at late
hour tonight, but his physicians say
he cannot recover. Nothing could
be learned as to Miller's relatives or
his former home.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
A FARM AT A BARGAIN UNTIL
OCTOBER Isl


1888 Acres liz Marshall county,
six miles from l.ewishurg, Tenn,
on tile Moaresvillr p;k" two hun
dred and fifty crts IN cultivation.
balance in timb.r aud blue grass.
Wate ed by creek and several
permanent streams. Splendid res
idence, barns and out houses.
Price $50 per acre. Terms, one
third cash, balance one and two
years.
Since the construction of the
new double track line of the
Louisville & Nashville railroad
through Marshall county COM
menced farm lands in this county
are increasing in value faster than
those of any other part Of the
State. See
T. N. FISUERS, Jr.
Columbia, Tenn. 4
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
AFTER LAYING OUT
BURIAL CLOTHES
MISS ETHEL DOYLE COMMITS
SUICIDE Al MEM.
PHIS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 16.-Lay-
ing the clothes in which she wished
to be buried across the foot Of her
bed, Miss Ethel Doyle, student
nurse at the Baptist Memorial Hos
pital, drank carbolic acid early this
morning, dying soon after.
1t is said the young woman grew
respondent over probability that
she would not succeed as nurse.
She had been sueffring with melan-
cholia several days, according to
other nurses, and their utmost ef-
forts failed to cheer her up.
In one note left by the young wo-
man she requests that she be buried
nicely but simply" in the dress she
threw across the foot of her bed. In
another note she directs that her
body be turned over to West Doyle,
a Memphis uncle, that a small writ
ing desk be sent toa brother and her
trunk, locked as 1t is, be sent an
aunt near whiteville, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
HARDIN FOUNTAINS
BUY GOOD HORSES
GET OF THE SPY, WALTER d.
RECT AND CORRECTLY GO TO
THE RIVER COUNTY.

Chaffin Bros. sold four fine young
horses Wednesday afternoon to PAR
ties in Savannah, Tenn, for hand
some prices. George A. Fariss, of Sa-
vannah, bought Walter Ferguson and
General Direct, both by Walter Di-
rect, 2:05A, and H. E. Ross, of the
same town, purchased three year
old FLY by The Spy ana two year
old Walter Direct filly. These Spy
FLIES are getting scarIS and before
another five years passes they will be
worth handsome sums. The Spy was
one of the best speed producers OF
his age considering the advantages
he had. He was seldom given first
class mare and when he did get one
invariably sired speed and number
of his colts out of common mares
have shown wonderful speed prccliv-
tiles. Evelyn w. is one Of his speed
marvels and before the present sea-
son closes there Is no telling what
she will do. Mr. Chaffin stated today
that he expected to keep one OF The
Spy's FLIES for his own personal sat
isfaction and see that she had all the
advantages that a good horse was en-
titled to.
Mr.. Ross also purchased a four
year old mare by Correctly. This
handsome young mare is highly bred,
and while she has had no track expe-
rience is well broken to the harness
and is a fine roadster.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
COLUMBIA GAR WINS
IN THE EXHIBITION
CONTEST SATURDAY
S. s. FLEMING IN HIS SToDDARD-
Ia DAYTON WITH OCCUPANTS
GETS FIRST PRIZE.
EIGHTEEN CARS in line
Heavy Rains Spoil the Program and
Only One Racing Eyehr is Pulled
OF, and One Show sRing Exhibited
Before Showers.

| Automobile day at the fair grounds
Saturday was ended by the heavy
rains during the afternoon, and only
one race and one ring event was had.
The first was three mile race for
cars under 36-horse power, and was
won by Eddie Polk in four minutes
and twenty-eight seconds. 7. d. Fey-
ton was second and Tony Bridges
third Immediately following this
there was heavy downpour of rain
which lasted several minutes render
ing the track unfit for further racing,
water standing on it in many places
and the dust worked to pasty mud.
There was ring show in exhibit
ton of cars and occupants, in which
eighteen cars participated, following
the first rain. In this event s. 8.
Fleming in his Stoddard-D Dayton was
the winner, and was presented a
handsome silver cup. The occupants
of the car were Robert Gurley, Griv-
er; Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Fleming, Miss
Gladys Dedman, Miss Eugenia Jor-
dan, Miss Louise Savage and Mrs. B.
E. Regen. The second prize was won
by Bertram Howe, of Nashville, who
drove. a Pierce-Arrow car. The oc-
cupants were Mr.. and Mrs. Howe, Mr..
and MRS. Thomas Forde, Miss Alice
Carroll and Howard Humphrey.
An obstacle race was being plan
ned and arranged for when second
heavy rain came up and all events
were called off and the automobiles
and the spectators left the grounds
as early as they could.
In the sociability run, which was
made out from Nashville by about
thirty cars on sealed time, c H.
Walker, who won the prize to Hunts
vile, was again the winner. The
time was drawn fro nisealed ervel-
opes and was two hours and thirty
minutes. Mr.. walkers time was
2:2S. The SECOND prize went to DR..
Is. S. Crockett, whose time was 20;
DR. VIM. Literer, fourth, and W. R.
Doris, fifth.
There were no accidents reported
to any of the cars, and barring the
spelling of the afternoon program by
the rain, was an interesting feature,
and there would have been a much
larger crowd at the grounds but for
the threatening clouds.
There were several handsome cars
in the exhibition that belong in Co
lumbia, and there were perhaps forty
cars in all in the ring at one time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
ANSWER FILED
BY DEFENDANTS
CLAIM THE BACK TAX DEMANDS
ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL
AS IN cHANcERY.

The answer of the defendants in
the back tax cases that have been
taking the time and attention of the
court here recently, was filed by the
attorneys Saturday afternoon late, be
fore Trustee McFall. 1t AYERS prac.
tically the same as the answer in the
chancery court, that the defendants
have paid all the taxes they owe, are
not further liable and that the de.
mand is unconstitutional.
The plea for an Injunction which
was argued before Chancellor Bear
den Friday, has not been passed on,
and without further orders from
the chancellor the case will be pro-
ceedd with Tuesday morning before
the trustee under the original order.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
STORE ROBBED AT
j. SAWDUST VALLEY
SAFE OPENED WITHOUT INJURY
BUT the INSIDE DRAWERS
ARE DAMAGED.

The store of Kinzer & Kinzer at
Sawdust Valley was entered from the
rear Friday night and the safe open
ed and looted. 1t is not known how
the entry to the safe was made. as
Mr.. Kinzer is firm in the belief that
he turned on the combination when
he closed up for the night.
But the door of the safe was open.
ed and the drawers in the inside were
opened with chisel or some sharp
instrument. The conto.lts Of the
drawers was of little value to any
one excepting the store, and there
was only a very little cash in The
safe. the robber was paid but little
for his pains. There Is no clue to
who the robber or robbers we're
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
DIarrhoea Quickly Cured.

Il was taken with diarrhoea and
Mr.. YorAs, the merchant here. rer-
suaded me to try bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. After taking one dose Of
1t I was cured 1t also cured others
that gave it to-" writes M. e. Geb-
harrt Oriole, Pa. That is not at all
unusual. An ordinary attack Of d.
arrhoea can almost invariably be cur
ed by one or two doses Of this RENE
dy. For sale by all dealers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
FARM LANDS 8 CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE

| have number of good propositions
in real estate for sale. Farm in Williarc-
son county of 225 acres at $40 per acre
well improved and on the Middle Ten
nessee r. r. station in front of the door.
Another farm of 800 acres on the same
road at the same price. well improved.
Small farm of 40 acres on Lewisburg
pike, we'll improved for 5000. Also
have several nice residences in Franklin,
handsome homes and on the main streets
from 81, 900 down to 5000 Also busi-
ness property on the square and severai
vacant lots Several farms on the new
L & N. railroad at $50 to $40 per acre
well improved.
A. L.BLOGKER 4 Co.. Franklin, Tenn
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
Dependency.

Is often caused by indigestion and
constipation, and quickly disappears
when Chamberlain Tablets are TAX
en-. For sale by all dealers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
c.ooh. a BAD Cold.

Last winter my SON caught an aw-
full bad cold and the way he coughed
was something dreadful" writes Mrs.
Sarah e. Duncan, Of Upton, 0owa.
I'VE thought sure he was going into
consumption. We Bought just one
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough RENE
dy and that one bottle stopped his
cough and cured his cold completely. I"
For sale BY all dealers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
SIXTEE \ HORSES
F02 $4,000
THE NOTED BREEDERS STOCK
BRINGS ALMOST FABULOUS
SUMS IN MARKET.

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. james
R. Keene IS getting the highest prices
for his horses since the racing was
killed in the east and west. The ia
nous breeder of race horses Is disl
posing Of mis- entire stable and today
sold sixteen animals for total Of
$4,000. Many horsemen are here
from all parts of the United States.
making selections ,frc~i the large
number of horses still in the Keene'
stables and the biddings for some of
the thoroughbreds has been spirited.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
DISPLAY OF JACKS
ONE OF THE FINEST
EVER seen At FAIR
NUMEROUS AND HANDSOME ARE
THE ANIMALS COMPETING
IN SHOW RING.
SCHOOL DAY BRINGS The FOLKS
But the Attendance Is Not Equal to
That of Same Day in Other Years.
Baby Show Witnesses the keenest
Sort Of Competition.

Baby Show Witnesses the keenest
Sort Of Competition.
School day at the Marry County
Fair is being obsers ed today. The
crowd, while large and enthusiastic,
is not equal to that of school day Of
former fairs Evidently the airship
offered no big attraction to the chill
dren Of the county. the attendance of
the little folks being small.
1t is also jack day. And the exhi-
bition is worthy of the county Of
mules. Not in years have SO many
fine jacks been seen in ring in this
section. The great animals are Of
the very finest lineage, many of them
being direct importations from Spain.
Both in the quality OF the jacks
shown an in the display is equal to
the most sanguine expectations of
the management.
Competition in the rings is close
and fierce and it requires an unusual
ly capable judge to mark any differ
ence at all in the merits of num-
Der that are shown.
This day has another big attrac-
ton and that is the annual baby
show. Lots of little tots, desiring to
achieve fame early in life, and to
make their papas and mamas unusu-
ally proud, have been entered in this
contest. Extra precautions have been
taken to guard the lives Of the judges.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
WILSON DEMANDS
. THE ENFORCEMENT OF
LAW BY THE OFFICIALS
SHOCKING CONDITIONS ALLEGED
TO EXIST IN NEWARK, NEW
JERSEY.
EXECUTIVE GIVES A WARNING
Presidential Candidate Gives Out
Some Plain Talk to the City OFF,
Gals and lntimates That They Are
Not Doing their Duty.

SEAGIRT, N. j., Sept. 16.-Com.
plants indicating "sacndalous dis.
regard of law in the city of Newark
have been brought to the notice of
the mayor and chief of police of that
city and to the prosecutor and sher-
| iff OF Essex county by Gov. Woodrow
Wilson. In letter to these officials,
made public today, the governor calls
attention to alleged vice conditions in
Newark complained of recently by
the anti-saloon league of New Jersey
at formal hearing before him at
Trenton. Documents relative to the
complaints are enclosed with the
governors letter and prompt and eff
fective action in the matter is ask
ed.
The documents, Gov. Wilson says,
set forth very explicitly and with
la good deal Of detail conditions of
lawlessness and scanuaIous PUBLIC
disregard of law in Newark, which, if
true, are deeply demoralizing and
disgraceful; and the evidence with
which the recital is supported is d.
rect, the evidence of eyewitnesses Of
scenes which mean, If they mean any
thing, that the police and civil au-
thorities of the city not only connived
at the lawnlessness, but in some in
stances countenanced it in person"
1T may be that this evidence can
be successfully rebutted," the COVER
nor's letter continues, "but it is so
strong, so explicit, SO direct and so
shocking that 1t is plainly my duty
as governor Of the state to act upon
it and to call your attention to the
absolute necessity of searching in
vestigation and thorough-going cor
rection of these conditions, If they ex-
ist."
/ The governor calls attention to the
state law making it misdemeanor
for city officials to fail within ten
days to take proper activl when COM
plants Of law violation of the char
acter nquestion have been placed be-
fore them by the governo, or other Of
ficials. Under that law he serves no
tice that violations of the law are al
legged to be taking place at certain re-
sorts in Newark which he names.
the letter concludes:
II would not have felt myself JUS
titled in taking the course / am now
taking with regard to these very Sc
rious allegations had not learned
that your attention had already been
called to these things and that sbso-
lutely no action whatever concerning
them had been taken"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
STRONG CHARGE
BY JUDGE NEAL
ALL GAMBLING HOUSES LOOK
ALIKE AND MUST BE CLOS
Ed UP.
Special to The Herald.

Special 70 The HeraIu.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept 16.-
Judge Neal, Of the criminal court.
made strong charge to the grand
jury this morning in regard to the
gambling houses of Nashville. which
he said must be broken up. There
should be no discrimination, he said.
The negro crap dives and the big
gambling places must share alike
and he would hold the grand jury to
a strict discharge of duty.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20
Committeeman
FOR GOV. M'MILLIN
NAMED FROM EVERY CONGRESS
SIGNAL DISTRICT BUT THE
EIGHTH.

Hon. Rice A. Pierce, chairman.
j. Frank White, vice chairman.
John ]. Cherry, secretary.
First district-J. Frank White,
Cumberland Gap.
Second district-H. L. Underwood,
Knoxville.
Third district-Judge M. M. Alison,
Chattanooga.
Fourth district-Judge A. H. Rob-
erts, Livingston.
Fifth district-Judge w. B. Lamb,
Sixth district-Houston Dudley,
Nashville.
Seventh district Senator Frank
Boyd, Waynesboro.
Eighth district-Not yet named.
Ninth district-Hon. Rice A.
Pierce, Union City; G. w. Jeter.
Dresden.
Tenth district-John c. Burch,
Memphis; Percy Finley, Memphis.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-09-20

For regular action Of the bowels;
easy, natural movements, relief Of
con stipation, try Doan's Regulets.
Csc at all stores.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-17
New Goats and Head
wear for Children

Nobby. new coats for little and
big girls with appropriate head
wear to match In plush. caracul.
chinchilla and broadcloths: swag-
ger coats for misses in their
teens.