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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-04-09
: DEMONSTRATION EQUIP
,uvr 10 FURTHER INTEREST
,vD KNOWLEDGE OF
POULTRY RAISING.
children TO BE TAUGHT
r,0o,,s 10 Lecture on Poultry Feed
mo-, and "Housing Chickens;" Chil-
d,so to See Practical Demonstra-
lions: Public Generally Invited TO
Hear Lectures and View Exhibits.

CORVALLIS, April 9.-(Special)--
The poultry demonstration car
sminnpd bv the extension division OF
he Oregon Agricultural College, to be
sent over the Southern Pacific lines
for s. stops in different towns of the
state vii reach here on Friday night,
Nav kat II o'clock. C. c. Lamb, OF
the college poultry department, will be
charge. and will be assisted by r.
& nOmpson, Portland, a junior IN
+ ths agricultural college. Prof. James
Dryden head of the poultry depart
nmt is to have the general super
vision Of the trip, and has arranged
an interesting program of lectures ana
demonstrations for the time the car is
70 be in town.
Lectures and Demonstrations.
First there will be a lecture and
demonstration especially for the
school children, which will last from
half an hour to an hour. Following
that there will be a half-hour lecture
ir the general public on poultry
Feeding" and afterward for an hour
o. an hour and a half those interested
viii be given a demonstration and a
chance to inspect the car exhibits
Another half-hour lecture for the gen.
dal public on Housing Chickens, "
and demonstration and exhibit OF
an hour or more will close the pre-
gram. There will be opportunity for
Feryone to ask questions regarding
Ae solution of problems of their own
particular location, so that the great
St possible amount of practical help
hay be given to all.
First Lecture for Children.
Since the car is to be in town for so
snort time, it will be absolutely
iscessary that the school children
'ho are to have the first lecture
aoald be there promptly. Superln-
zhaent L. r. Alderman has arranged
~ his visit to the car with the teach
" Of the schools all along the route
'la II. E. LOunsbury, general freigh'
,ssat Of the railroad. has sent out al
laefary showing the exact time tbs
arrives and leaves, so no on'
'aolid have any difficulty in beini
here.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-04-09

Estimates Submitted Have Wide
Range: All Bids Laid Over For
One week: Ordinance Restricting
Street Vendors Passed; Many
Claims Against City Allowed; Nor
rison,s Resignation Accepted; Mi
nor Matters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
DEPRESSING INFLUENCES.
A Roosevelt Speech, a Texas Fire and
Prospects of Coal Strike.

New York, Feb. 21.-The stock mar
ket was under pressure during the
greater part of today's session. Bust
ness while much in excess of the pre-
vious day, was in moderate volume,
and such activity as was shown was
largely at the expense Of quoted val
ues. Some of the days events, which
ordinarily would have passed unno-
ticed, were adduced as causes contrib
uting to the decline. These included
the speech Of Colonel Roosevelt in
President Taft's home state, a disas
trouS fire at Houston, Tex. and the
rather pessimistic views attributed to
the head of a prominent coal carrying
road. In point of fact the latter was
probably the most potent factor, and
its significance was reflected in the
extreme heaviness of Reading, which
was persistently offered at recessions
by a coterie of well known operators,
together with selling Of scattered
character.
Dealings in Reading were almost the
one noteworthy feature of an otherwise
dull day and comprised about 40 per
cent. of the total sales, the stock scor-
ing a net loss of 2 ga points. Steel
showed less resistance than has been
its wont recently, but held well above
its low price Of a fortnight ago. Sell
ing Of this stock was doubtless In
duced by reports issued from trade
quarters, none of which offered much
encouragement for the immediate fu-
ture of the industry. Hartman stocks
were sold by the professional element
to the accompaniment of rumors that
earnings of Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific for January, soon to be
published, are likely to prove disap-
pointing, while the Hill issues probably
declined in sympathy with the general
movement. Here and there in the
group Of specialties were momentary
advances, with equally unimportant
declines, but the market as a whole
bore the familiar re-holiday aspect
London was again a borrower of call
money in this market, paying as much
as IA per cent, a natural corollary
of the higher discounts at home. AS a
matter of fact. the loans made today
really carry over until next Tuesday,
to meet the requirements Of the settle
ment. That the business of the equip
ment companies leaves much to be de-
sired was shown in the annual state
ments of Pressed Steel Car company,
whose net profits in 1911 fell off almost
1000 900, with surplus over prefer
red dividends of slender proportions
while the New York Air Brake COM
pany reported an increase in it's deficit
for 1911 Of s55O,000, and explains the
failure Of the directors TO take action
on the dividend.
The bond market was relatively
steady save for weakness in Missouri
Pacific convertible fives. Total sales,
par value, $2,110,000. United States
government tours advanced IA per
cent. with an equal decline in the
coupon threes. Panama coupon threes
were up 1-S Of one per cent. on call
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
THREE oF TIE BEST.
David Shaw Has Joan, Lillian r. and
Grace.

To Capt. David Shaw of Cleveland
belongs the honor of owning the fast
est three trotting mares in the world
To many this may seem strange, as it
was generally believed that C. K. G..
Billings had a corner on the fast trot-
ters. Il is true, nevertheless. Captain
Shaw bought, raced, marked and still
owns the fastest trio of trotting mares
that ever wore iron shoes AS a mat
ter of fact not until last week has Mr..
Billings ever owned at one time three
faster trotters than Joan, 2.04 IA,
Lillian R., 2.04 1-2, and Grace, 2.05 IA.
the record holders. BY his purchase of
Charley Mitchell 2.05 IA, Mr.. Billings
now owns the fastest trio Of trotters
ever owned by an individual 1t also
gives Mr.. Billings the honor Of having
owned the fastest three trotting geld
ings as well as having owned the fast
est four trotters ever held under one
ownership. Mr.. Billings at present
owns Lou Dillon, 1.5S 1-2, Uhlan, LBS
ga, and Charley Mitchell. 2.04 IA. At
different times he has owned Lou Dill
Ion, 1.5S IL, Uhlan, 1.5S ga, Major
Delmar, 1.5s "a, and Charley Mitchell,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
TWENTY YEARS ON THE CINDER PATH
By JOHN D. NOLAN.
NUMBER Is.

Invited to New Bedford-Matched to
Run Garside, the Ensishman-CIp-
ping His Comb-Nausatuck Follower
With a Bunch of Coin to Bet on Me.
When I arrived at Taftville I found
o letter awaiting me from Bob Devlin,
who, with nearly all the Berkeley
sports, had gone to reside at New
Bedford, Mass, during the spring of
1889, owing to strike in the Berkeley
mills. Devlin urged me to come to
New Bedford at once, as they wished
to match me to run man named Gar
side, who had arrived from England
that spring, and who had made life
uncomfortable for Devlin and his friends
by repeatedly challenging him to run
440 or $50 yards.
DevIin, who was in no condition to
run, did not care to run, and they de-
cided to send for me. Garside's friends
wished to match him for $3.50 side
against Devlfn, who believed he could
match me on the same terms. ! ad-
vised them to go slow, and be eau
tious In arranging this match, but
they disregarded my advice. When
arrived they went at once to the sa-
loon frequented by Garside and his
hackers, and offered to back me to
run him a half mile for from $3.50 to
$500 a side This offer had the effect
of frightening the Garside party, who
finally declined to make race on any
terms, although Garside was willing
and eager to run.
1 was disappointed and was about
to return to Norwich when a society
mile at their picnic. We both accept
ed this offer, and a great crowd gath
cred on the South End road where the
race was to be run.
Garside, stripped to only a pair of
trunks, appeared at the starting line
and tried to worry ME by saying:
IF you leave your mark before the
pistol shot you go back q. yard. Pm
an old Sheffielder, and you don't want
to try any Of your Yankee tricks on
mel,
At this I only laughed and said
It'll give you a yard if you want it
mean to beat you by at least fifty"
Further talk was cut short by the
pistol f1rer ordering US to our marks
and at the crack of the pistol Garside
beat me off the mark by at least two
yards, and he went away in fine form
covering the ground with a long, fast
stride that called forth all my speed tt
hold him. At 440 yards he led by two
yards; and when we reached the 66C
yard mark l thought l was beaten
and put forth my last effort to pass
In this effort was successful, and as
1 reached his shoulder his pace slack
ened and I took the lead.
The sporting element were congre-
gated at the finish, where the betting
had been quite brisk, and where greai
excitement prevailed as we came doWI
the road. As l passed Garside an ole
English sporting man, who was mucl
excited, looked up the road and shout
ed;
Here comes Garside, running like {
| bloomin' western cyclone. Aye, lads
yon Garside can rum"
This announcement was receives
with CONSERVATION by my friends, bu'
as we drew nearer Devlin shoutedl
Nolan is winning dead easy!"
At this, the old English sPert, see
| ing it was true, shouted:
| AYE, tits tother lad. Yon bleemin
| Garside can run none"
After passing Garside he aPpeare'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
INDIANAPOLIS OWNED
ALEXANDER, o'TooLE, o'BRlEN.
This Trio Of Pitching Stars Once Sold
for $3.50,

Grover Cleveland Alexander, Buck
O'Brien and Marty O'Toole were the
pitching sensations of 1911. Two of
these phenoms are in the National and
one is in the American league. The
Phillies own Alexander, the Boston
Red Sox own ONBrien and the much
advertised MIR. O'Toole belongs to little
Barney Dreyfuss in Pittsburg. Now,
what would a big league. owner give
for the three? p baseball man was
asked. His reply was; "One hundred
thousand cash" Not long ago these
three pitchers belonged to one club.
The club sold them all, and the total
sum received for the trio was $3.50.
The difference that just a few seasons
make Is 1850, which is pretty fair
rate Of increase in valuation. The case
Of these three pitchers shows how
scouts can go wrong in their judgment,
and how the best of judges often go
astray.
indianapolis is the club that owned
Alexander and O'Toole and O'Brien.
Hartford had O'Brien not 50 long ago.
w. H. Watkins, who gave Detroit her
world championship team, is the owner
Of the Indianapolis team.
Other clubs as well as Indianapolis
went wrong on these three men They
were wandering around in the bushes
for several years before they drew at
tention $rom major league clubs. And
then, with the exception of O'Toole,
they did not develop until they were
launched in the major leagues.
Detroit had a chance at all three of
them. 1t had a draft in for Alexander
He cost the Phillies $500. One other
major league club besides Detroit and
FogeHs club put in a draft for him.
He had been tipped off to Detroit, but
careful investigation did not make his
out and out purchase appear like a
good venture. Just to cover the minor
league field thoroughly Detroit put in a
draft. He went to the Phillies by draft
and not another magnate envied Fogel
for getting him Nine months later
any Of those clubs would have been
willing to pay something like $4,000
for Alexander. A peculiar thing about
Alexander: He pitched overland in the
minor leagues. He did not show more
than the average bush pitcher. One
day he hurt his arm and could not
pitch overland, so he developed a side
arm delivery which he figured would
not be much strain on his arm. 1t was
this side arm delivery that pitched him
to the top notch in the majors last
season.
O'Brien, pronounced the best pitcher
in the league by Tyrus Cobb, knocked
around the minors for several years.
Carr had him with his Indianapolis
team in Cuba. Frank Navin and Carr
talked about O'Brien, but Carr did not
see enough in him to advise, Detroit to
pick him up. The Detroit club also
had scout look O'Brien over when he
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

to get discouraged. and 1 drew rs pidly
away, winning by 20 yards in Pm. 5s.
I received $50 from purse and bets,
and at once left for home, where /
found a young man from Naugatuck
awaiting my return. He was a broth
Ell in-law of Cal O'Brien, and had
conducted a pool room at Naugatuck.
This he had sold for $500 the previous
week, and wanted to follow me and
use the money to bet on me.
At that time NeY Britain possessed
several runners, and we decided to go
at once to Hartford and try to arrange
a race with one of them. In this we
were unsuccessful at that time, but a
few days after our arrival at Hartford
we attended a picnic, where l won a
mile race, the prize being only IS; but
here l formed the acquaintance of Dan
Sullivan, a nervy young sporting man
of Winsted, CT, who said to me:
There is q mile runner at Torring-
ton whom they will back against any
runner in the Naugatuck valley for
good money. They may not match him
against you, but no one there knows
you, and if you play your cards right
you will get race and we will both
make a good stake!"
After a little further conversation
we parted, Sullivan going to Winsted
ten miles north of Torrington, while ]
left for TorringtOn to see what 1 could
do with Knapp.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

2.04 IA, whose average time is POI Is.
Having owned Qhlan, 1.5S "a, Major
Delmar, 1.59 "a, and Charley Mitchell,
2.04 IA. Mr.. Billings has owned three
geldings whose records average POI
$780,
John E. Madden. master of Hamburg
place, also figures in the fast three
honor list, as at different times Mad
den has owned the fastest three trot-
ting mares in the world. This honor
detracts from Captain Shaws record
not the slightest, as Madden did not
own these trotters at the same time.
Hamburg Belle, 2.01 IA, is the fastest
trotting mare Madden ever owned. So
prano zoo "a, the celebrated daugh-
ter of Bellini, ranks next, while the
famous old Nancy Hanks, 2,04 for sew
eral years retired to the brood mare
ranks, completes the list The average
time of these mares is just 2.03.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
YALE UpSETS HARVARD IN HOCKEY
that Prevented Harvard Wctory-Kimba Makes I'm
assisted Goal

New Haven, Feb. 2I.--In a close
game here today, Yale defeated liar
Yards hockey team, ) to 2. In the
first half, play was well distributed
over the rink, but in the second period
it was all in front of Yale's goal, only
Carhart's excellent work preventing
Harvard victory Kimball, who has
PLAYED but two games with Yale, made
an unassisted goal. carrying the puck
the length of the ice. Blackhalls score
was lucky one his drive from the
center Of the rink passing by nine
players into the Yale goal. The line
ups
Yale-Carhart goal; Martin point;
Gore cover: Hartman right wing; a.
Howe center; Cox rover; Kimball left
wing.
HRrvard-Gerdner goal; Willetts
pointi Blackhall cover; Pierce right
wing; Duncan center; Huntington ro-
YER Sortwell left wing.
Goals Howe (Y.) 2; Kimball (Y0 l;
Blacl1hau CHI /; Duncan CID !. Ref
cree, Rogers; umpire, Barren.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

was pitching down east. but the scout s
report did not favor O'Brien. ORIOLES
story is known. Nobody wanted him.
They all agreed that he was not fit for
major league society. Then suddenly
somebody awakened to the fact that
he was a great pitcher. Result: Record
sale price. ~Alexander, O'Toole and
O'Brien, these three were a long time
coming and were overlooked many
times, but when they did arrive GER
tain major league magndte would
willingly give 100000 for the three
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
IDEAL CLUB
Meets at Home of Grant Swan-En-
tertaining Programme Carried Out.

an interesting programme was car
ried out Saturday evening by the Ideal
club Of Preston City, at the home OF
Grant Swan. The beautiful evening
drew out all the members and all en-
joyed the meeting. Following was the
programme:
Sorg, America; reading, The School
boys Desk. Miss Fern Richardson;
song, Miss Bennett Miss Holloweii,
Mr.. Pecl1ham and Mr.. Kenetson; club
prophecy, The Girls, Varian York.
round reading, Landing of the Pill
grims, Grant Swan, John Holloweil,
Earl Wheeler Floyd Maine and Henry
Bates; song, Blue and Gold, club;
intermission; prize contest.
The prize contest was won by Miss
Jessica Pendleton and Shelton Ken
etson. Refreshments were served and
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

spent Wednesday evening with friends
in New London.
The Woman's guild of Grace Epis-
copal church will be entertained this
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. William
Johnson on Potter court.
Capt. Roswell Lamb is confined to
his home on Church street by illness.
My and Mrs. Charles Fitch have
gone to Jacksonville, Fla, for d
lengthy visit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
NOANK
Whist Club Entertained by Miss Eu
nice Brown-Meetngs of Local Or
CARNATIONS.

Miss Eunice Brown entertained the
c. NJ. w. whist club at her home on
Prospect Hill Thursday evening.
Those present were Mr. and. Mrs. Rob-
ert Carpenter Mr. and Mrs Yelling
ton Browne, Miss Eta Burdick, Miss
Ida Main, Daniel Welsh, Elmer Dur
fee George Carpenter, Fred LarIin.
Refreshments were served and a
pleasant evening was enjoyed.
Miss Viola Mcdonald is confined to
her home on Prospect hill by illness.
The chicken pie supper given by the
V. l. A. society in the town hall on
Tuesday evening was largely attended
and a good sum was realized
Mrs. Ida Palmer is TO entertain the
sewing society of Liberty council on
Friday afternoon at her home on Elm
street.
Miss NJ. Linda Peckham of Sylvan
street win entertain the Reading club
at her home this Thursday after
noon.
The missionary society of the Bap-
fist church is to meet Friday after
noon with Mrs Mary Chesebro on
High street.
Miss Maude Carson Of Pearl street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
MOTOR BOAT REGULATIONS.
Only Slight Changes About Life Pre-
servers in New Rules.

Washington, Feb Regulations
Cor the 10000 motor boats in United
States waters were issued today by
the department of commerce and la
Dor They make no changes in the
rules governing lights, whistles, bells
and sound signals, and only slight re-
vision in those pertaining to life pre-
servers, these being compulsory only
for such motor boats as carry passen-
gers for hire. The regulations for
the prevention of fire also remain the
same as provided in the previous law
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

pionship honors, have stopped train
Ing for their twenty round bout at
Verrcn arena tomorrow. Both men
are said to be in perfect condition
Enthusiasts hail the bout as the most
important that has been scheduled in
Los Angeles for years. The betting
favors the champion, the odds varying
from to TO one to ter to seven.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
How Cold Affects the kidr.v.

Avoid taking cold if your kidneys
are sensitive. Cold congests the kid
neys, throws too much work upon
them, and weakens their action. Seri-
Gus kidney trouble and even Bright's
kidneys, get rid of the pain and sore
ness, build them up by the timely
use of FoIey's Kidney Pills. Tonic In
action. quick in results. The Lee e
Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
Almost Lost His Life.

S. A. Std of Mason, Mich, will never
forget his terrible exposure to merci-
less storm. 1t gave me a dreadful
cold he writes, that caused severe
pains in my chest, so it was hard for
me to breathe. A neighbor gave me
several doses of DR.. Kings New Dis
eovery, which brought great relief. The
doctor said / was on the verge of pneu-
monia, but to continue with the Dis
covery. l did so and two bottles com.
pletely cured me-" Use only this quick.
safe, reliable medicine for coughs, colds
or any throat or lung trouble. Price
SOC and 81. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by The Lee & Osgood Co,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
COTTON.

New York, Feb. 21-Cotton spot
closed quiet, unchanged; middling up
lands, 1880; middling gulf, 1875; no
sales.
Cotton futures closed very steady,
Closing bids: February 1914, March
1917. April 1925, May 1875, June 1893
July 1912, August 1898, September
1910, October 10.45, November 1915
December 1882 January 10.4S
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
Shocking Sounds.

in the earth are sometimes heard be-
fore a terrible earthquake, that warn
of the coming peril. Natures warnings
are kind. That dull pain or ache in
the back warns you the kidneys need
attention if you would escape those
dangerous maladies, dropsy, diabetes or
Bright's disease. Take Electric Bitters
at once and see backache fly and ali
your best feelings return. my son re-
ceived great benefit from their use for
kidney and bladder trouble" writes
Peter Bondy, South lockwood, Mich,
1t is certainly a great kidney medi-
cine" Try it. 50 cents at The Lee &,
Osgood Cas-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
Four PLAYERS Cost $4,000.

Four baseball players who cost $780,
900 will be watched with interest this
year and may or may not prove a good
investment. They include Marty
O'Toole, the Pittsburg pitcher, who
cost $22,5oo; Bill Kelly, his battery
mate, who brought $500; Lefty Rus
sell, bought by Connie Mack for SILL,
900 two years ago and Russell Black
burne, who put dent of $4,000 in
Comisky's bank roll.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

jeff Smith. the clever and hard hit
ting welterweight Of Bayonne, n. J.,
who beat Young Loughrey of Phila-
delphia in nine rounds In the National
Sporting club a short time ago, is
hot on the trail of the other fighters
in his class. He is anxious to take
on Mike Gibbons Of St. Paul, and says
he will meet Gibbons on any terms
that will suit him
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
SCHEDULE
Cares on the List Adopted-22 Games
for Each Team.

Providence, Feb. 21.-After a three
hours session today the International
baseball league adopted the schedule
as prepared by President Barrows,
with a few minor changes. The
schedule calls for 154 games, each
team playing eleven games at home
and eleven away. The season will
open on Thursday, April is. with Ro-
chester at Providence; Buffalo at
Newark. Montreal at Baltimore and
TortCnto at Jersey City. In the west
the opening date will be May 6.
Columbia Defeated Brown.
Providence, Feb. 21.-Columbia won
four out of i've events In a dual swim
ming meet with Brown university to-
night, scoring S. points to II for
the home team. Coulman of Columbia
was the star performer, getting ten
points for his team.
Roller Polo Results Wednesday.
At Schenectady: Albany Z; Schen-
estady extra period
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
MONEY.

New York, Feb 21-Money on call
steady at 1892 Ia per cent; ruling
rate Ia; last loan 2 IA; closing bid
2 Is; offered at IA. Time loans
firm; 50 days 2 IA per cent; 80 days
8: six months 1-49S L..
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

THERE Is no advertising medium In
Eastern Connecticut euua! to The Bull.
letin for business results,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22

everyone had splendid time. The
club has full membership and some
gccd times are being planned.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-22
ATrELL AND KILsANE READY.
Two Featherweights Finish Training
for Their Bout.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 21.-Abe At
tell Of San Francisco, feathrweight
champion, and Johnny Kilbane of
Cleveland, Ohio. aspirant for cham