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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

The autonlobIiSt who VII crowd a
team od q narrow highway IS ful
brother 70 the teaUster who Is deaf %
a chauTeur's toot Tor bzlf the ro1d
and keeps lis borSes In a SOW wax
70 ranralirs tie fellow behind I'm
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

A Chinese war junk has LEFT her
home port- bound sor points alons the
Pacific coast.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12
OFFICIAL
STATE OFFICERS.

United States Senators
........... Jonathan Bourne, Jr.
........ George E. Chamberlain
Congressmen-
First District. f. Willis c. Hawley
Second District. =. A. W. Latferty
Governor ............ Oswald west
Secretary of State. Ben W. Olcott
State Treasurer -. Thomas B. Kay
Superintendent of Public Instruction
............... l.. r. Alderman
State Printer. Willis S. Duniway
Attorney General. :. A. NJ. Crawford
Supreme Court
Chief Justice, Robert Eakin; Asso-
ciate Justices, Thomas A. Mcbride,
George H. Burnett, Frank A.
Moore, Henry j. Bean.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

\ Shasta Limited train went INTO
the ditch near Grants Pass the other
night. but no one was injured
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

Frederick Will
RoSlde, of hrtythree
the cathedral the procession OF which
amiyhe Christian Frederick
Harold brothers King Chan Prince Axe cousin and Prince
shoulders Of coOnels representing the the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12
CITY OFFICERS.

Mayor .............. J. R. Craven
Councilman-at-Large wv. A. Ayres
Councilmen-
Ward No. III. L. Fenton,
H. G. Campbell.
Ward No. Piracy Stats,
j. G. McBee.
Ward No. ST. J. Coad,
A. j. Barham.
Auditor and Police Judge
................ Charles Gregory
City Attorney ... w. L. Tooze, Jr
City Treasurer ..... w. G. Vassall
City Engineer .....J. J. Sammons
Street Commits 'er P. S. Greenwood
Night Policeman ...... D. j. Grant
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

Portland lodSe No. l4z. 3. P. O. z.
IS the richest loi-- 5n all EIkdom
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12
FOR SALE.

WANTED-At once woman to WORK
on mangle. Dallas Steam Laundry
572-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

FOR SALE-My place at Rickreall.
One acre ground, fine modern 10
room house, hot and cold water,
good barn and outbuildings. Price
$1,000; $500 cash, balance TO suit
purchaser. L. c. Koser. 517-S-6
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR WINTERS WOOD - Order
your slab wood now and be sure of
having a good dry supply for Winter.
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
phone. I563.-AUGUST BOMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12
COURT HOUSE PICK-UPS
Court Items. Real Estate Transfers,
Farm Names Filed and Other News
Briefly Told.
Marriage License.


ClarInce ". Neyn0Ids and Salie =
Myer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

FOR SALE-Farm "A acres, 2A
miles southwest of Dallas, 80 acres
under cultivation, 1000 cords of
wood, good spring; acres young
orchard, fair house, barn and out
buildings. $65 per acre; $4,000 cash.
Terms. Possession at once. A. E.
Thompson, 12S Levens ST., Dallas
513-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-12

ssION 81 oARDs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
EIGHT WILL BE INITIATED.

Through the kindness of friendly
Elk we were taken through the lodge
rooms of the B. ?. o. +. These rooms
are beautifully furnished with the
best of mission furniture and there IS
everything at hand for the comfort of
the members.
Tonight class of eight will he mi
tiated into the mysteries Of the order.
Those who will unite with the Elks
here are prominent men of Durango
and the San Juan country.
This lodge, No. 507, is now four
teen years old, and has a membership
of some 500 members. Its jurisdic-
ton covers practically the entire San
Juan country. The nearest ledge Of
Flks is the one at Telluride.
Certainly this order has reason to
be proud of its membership and its
ccmmodious rooms for the entertain
ment of its members, who are char
acterized by their cheerfulness and
their acts of benevolence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
AFTERMATH.

1t is according to the natural order
of things that the interest in anything
that is past should gradually subsiic.
The teachers institute at Fort Lewis
closed several days ago, but as We
go about we hear it still discussed as
one Of the pleasantest and most profit
able occasions ever held in the district.
Different teachers say it was II
unique experience and have nothing
but praise for the manner in which it
was conducted and managed through
out. The three sessions per day were
so arranged as to give no time for
idleness, nor was any one overworked
The seventy-fve teachers enrolled
were almost unit in declaring that
they had never enjoyed themselves
more at any like gathering, More
than that, they passed resolutions
asking that the executive committee
select Fort Lewis as the place OF
meeting next year.
Such request was a very nice com
pliment to Principal G. F. Snyder
the conductor, as well as to the in.
structors and the county superintend
ents composing the executive commit
tee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
TRULY CASES AT sILvERToN.

A special message from Silverton
conveys the news that jury in the
TRULY cases was secured at l1:2o this
morning. The jurors are Ed Reed,
Isaac Drumm, Ed johnson, Geo. c.
Brasket, Andy Coyle, M. D. Ca.son.
George Jewett, Orzan Reynolds, J. E
Pearson, Grant Hurst, Lewis Fritz
and Robert Bailey.
After the selection Of the jurors
the jury was sworn to try the case.
Then the court took recess Of ten
minutes. After which District Attor-
ney Lane, in an hours address, made
it clear to the jury just what the
state intended to prove. The court
then adjourned to 2:20 this afternoon
when Attorney Charles Johnson for
the defendants informed the court
what the defense intended to provo
and disprove.
The first witness called for tho
state was John Clark.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
BIG MEET
OF REALTY
DEALERS
LOUISVILLE ENTERTAINS REAL
ESTATE MEN OF UNITED
STATES AND CANADA

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June 19.-The
greatest gathering of real estate men
ever held in America began here to-
day, the occasion being the fifth an
nual convention of the National Asso-
citation of Real Estate exchanges All
the large cities of the United States
and Canada are represented. Presi-
d,nt Samuel s. Thorpe presided a; the
initial session this afternoon and de-
livered his annual address. Secretary
r Eruce Douglas of Milwaukee and
Treasurer A. G. BowIes of Denver pre-
sented their annual reports. The re-
mainder Of the session was occupied
With routine business. The gather
ing will continue until the end of
the week. Winnipeg is making a
strong big for next years convcn-
ton
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
NEW CURE FOR HICCOUGHS.

An employe of the Croker Wheeler
company at Ampere, N. j., was re
Gently seized with an attack of hic
coughs Various remedies were sup
gested, but none were of Any avail.
The attack had lasted for several
hours before it became necessary for
him to stop work and go nome. At
the expiration of that time he was
completely exhausted by the continued
spasmodic contractions in his throat.
Each renewal of the attack seemed tn
"fairly tear his insides" ns he ex-
pressed 1t. The WORKS at Amperc
cover twenty-five acres, AID the en-
ploye had to walk through several of
the big shops. So exhausted was he
thnl when a fresh alta TX seized him,
he staggered and almost fell. He put
out one hand to steady himself, AMI
the next instant he straightcned out
rie idly. His hand had come in con.
tao. with a generator carrying a cur
rent of $50 volts. After the light
ming swift withdrawal Of his hand,
and startled gasp, the nan turned
quietly and went back to his work,
He was cured Of the hicc0ughs, but
was heard to state later that he
thought the disease aim st preferah @
to the drastic cure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
ARISE AND TOOT!

There probably never was
stauncher Republican than George Lo-
gan, who is busy these days plowing
up the earth and smashing everything
that gets in the way of his steam roll
err To be sure, George and the ma
chine are tearing up things generally,
and Eighth street in particular, but
who would have thought that the news
would have already reached as far as
Chicago?
Of course, there was one runaway
and an attempted bolt yesterday ait
ernoon when the machine made noise
that threatened to throw the riders
out of their seats, but we are all sc
modest that it never dawned upon US
that Taft and Teddy and all the whole
works of the national Republican con
vention would pattern after Durango
steam roller and the man behind 1t
There is no use in talking, we arr
entirely too retiring. Any time tina
a town can set the fashion for cit!
of Chicago's size and Importance, l
is entitled to a place in the front 70"
Citizens of Durango, why not hav
:. national Republican convention o
our own.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
CONVERSATIONS.

1t is an interesting and fortunate
circumstance that crop deficiencies in
one part of the world are almost in
va ably offset by liberal hervests H.
other parts. Last year Russia had the
Smallest wheat crop in many years,
cruising much anxiety in importing
countries. Canada and Argeltina L'o-
du,ed the greatest yields in their MIS-
tory and their shipments to Europe
have made up for the deficiency in
the Russian surplus.
Owirg to extraordinary winter con-
ditions, over six million acri' Of fail
aown wheat in this country inilc to
make a crop this year and tns remain
ing area will produce less tn41 no nal
yields, making the winter wheat CROP
Of the United States smaller his year
tnan in twelve years or more. Here
also there is an offset in q prospec-
tive spring wheat crop whi:n if pres
enc conditions are maintained, l, is like
ly TO be close to a record a!eakn
naiing the total wheat supply for the
country equal to, if it does not ex-
ceed, last years.
Lven in the winter wheat iritory
there are compensations. Last year
the crop was greatly deficient in Kan
sas and Oklahoma, while it was large
east of the Missouri river. This year
owing to unprecedented losses from
winter killing, Missouri, Illinois, In,
diana, Ohio and Michigan will have
only about 5S million bushels, as com
pared to 1877 million bushels last year
But the present prospect in Kansas
Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas is foi
about Al million bushels more thar
last year.
Fortunate for mankind are the com
pensations Of nature.-Kansas City
Times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
AT RED MEN OPERA HOUSE.
Return of the Arlington Comedian.

Return of the Arlington Comedians.
Manager Arlington will bring his
excellent company, the Arlington Co
medians, to the Red Men opera nouse
for eight nights commencing Sunday
evening, June %, opening in the pow
erful New York success in four acts,
entitled Amy of the Circus," with
Mayme Arlington in the title rc.s, -...-
Thomas Pawley in the leading part,
with special scenery and a strong
cast Of the old fayorites. The COM
pany is unusually strong this season.
ond the plays are all entirely new
to our people, and are among the
most successful Of recent years. Every
performance will be treat. New
and clever specialties will be given
between the acts, and the plays and
specialties changed at each perform
ance. The same popular prices will
prevail, Is, 25 and 35 cents. Reserved
seats on sale at the usual place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
DENOURING A HUNDRED
TONS OF MUD PER MINUTE

Although the Mississippi river has
done and is still doing excellent re-
clamation work in the Gulf of Mex
leo, having in the course of It's his
tory added something like 1900 square
miles of land TO the continent, it is
not at all considerate in the matter
of keeping its own channels clear.
The land building instinct of the river
must constantly be kept in check by
dredging. The United States corps
of engineers of the war department,
which has the task of keeping the del
ia open to navigation has recently
put into service on the southwest pass
suction dredge of novel type. This
dredge is provided with suction head
Of the Frhling type, a type that has
been successfully employed in Europe
and Canada where dredging conditions
are similar to those of the Mississippi
passes.
The dredge has an overall length
Of 3l5 feet, and its nodded breadth
is fifty feet while its nodded depth
is 26 feet. The draft of the dredge
when loaded is 20 feet and it will
dredge to a maximum depth of 80
feet, and minimum depth Of 81 feet.
The machinery Of the vessel consist of
four sets of triple-expansion, inverted,
marine-type engines, arranged in
pairs, tandem and built on common
bedplate. The two after sets of en-
gines are coupled to the propeller
shafting and the two forward sets to
the 2G-inch centrifugal pumps used for
dredging. If desired the propellng
and pumping engine may be coupled
together, so that the full power of all
four engines can be used on the twin
propellers to drive the dredge. The
dredge was built at the Fore River
Shipbuilding yards, Quincy, Mass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20

CHICAGO, June 19.-The doors of
the Collsum We're thrown open for
the second session of the Republican
national convention at 10 a. nj. cen
trail time. There was large crowd
of people waiting for the doors to
open, who Immediately crowded into
the hall.
Temporary Chairman Root called
the convention to order at 11:15 a. m.
Governor Hadley of Missouri took
the platform to address the conyen-
tion and was wildly cheered Govern
or Hadley argued the unfinished bust
ness which is the first thing before
the convention. His resolution of yes
terday against the seating of many
contested delegates was ruled out of
order by Chairman Rosewater. He
addressed the convention in support
of this motion, asserting that the con-
tested delegates which were seated by
the national committee should not be
allowed to vote on this question.
Governor Hadley quotes Roosevelt,
Naked theft; Indictment of national
committee which is frantically cheer
ed by both delegates and supporters.
The Missouri governor was frequently
interrupted by applause as he sets
forth the various points of the Roose-
welt side of the question; he read the
minority report of the national com
mittee, and called particular attention
to the unimpeachable character Of the
men who signed it; asks the conven-
tion to consider the case in the same
way they would if they were sworn
jurors in a court of justice.
Hadley is interrupted by frequent
applause.
Chairman Root appeals to the con-
vention for the courtesy of quietness,
as the speaker finds it a very diff.
cult task to address the great assem-
bly,.
At 1:10 p. m. an adjournment until
3 p. m. is motioned, but was not
seconded, the motion was not entered
by the chair.
The chairman threatens to have the
gallery cleared by the sergeant at
arms if order is not restored imme-
diately.
The mention of the name Of William
II. Taft, by Mr.. Mackey, called for
commendable applause,
Many of the standards marking the
reservations of the individual states
have been torn from the floor and
are being carried around the hall. The
states of Maine, Minnesota, Ohio, and
Idaho are the ones in the procession
at 3:20
There is a rumor in the hall that
the demonstration for Governor Had
ley was started by the Roosevelt dele
gates, and most of them are standing
on the chairs and shouting, I'VE want
Teddy"
The California delegation has start
ed around the hall with a huge Ta1dy
bear, shouting, awe want Teddy"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
so UNNECESSARY.

Superintendent /. n Luke and II.
Taylor, of the bridges and buildings
d. & R. c., made a trip
over the Red Apple line today. Just
before the train pulled out Mr.. Luke
said he always was ashamed of look
ing like a politician, and had always
endeav, ed to hide L. He had up
parently been successful for so long
that it was quite a surprise when he
discovered it.
We didn't. We just guessed. We
wouldn't have even limited at such a
thing If Superintendent Luke had only
brought car ar" with him. The d. &
R. G. is generally so careful about
springing any sudden change on us
country cousins (they usually prepare
us three or four weeks before new
time card goes into effect that wher
our division superintendent left MS
car at home without telling US be
forehand, it gave Us a terrible jolt
We have to have little time to catct
On.
We know now that car "R" is sae,
in the Alamosa shops Just busy get
ting her complexion enamelled, arC
her summer fnery made All tha
worry for nothing. A reporters life
like an eleemosynary institution, i
sure strenuous-always looking afte
other people-and sometimes migrate
full people at that, who accuse yoi
after some Of your most unselish ef
forts in their behalf Of Quitting in"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
Is MEN
k|[LFDA |
TRINIDAD
WINDY" SHOT EXPLODES GAS
WITH FATAL RESULTS TO
THIRTEEN ENTRYMEN
Western Press

w western treSs
TRINIDAD, Colo, June 19.-The
explosion of windy" shot which ex-
pioded quantity of gas, killed thir-
teen men and seriously injured one
other early this morning in the Hast
ings mine of the Victor American Fuel
company, sixteen miles north of here.
The main slope and air course Of
the new mine was badly wrecked by
the force of the explosion.
George Papas, a Greek miner, has
been taken out of the wrecked slope
alive. He was badly burned and is
now in the hospital where he is hover
ing between life and death.
The rescuers who have made a hasty
examination of the mine declare the
thirteen other men at work at the time
of the disaster are dead beyond any
doubt. Some of the bodies have been
located and large force of men are
now engaged in clearing away the de-
bris, preparatory to removing The
bodies.
Deputy Coroner Slime Is on his way
to the scene to take charge Of the
bodies. He received an order for
thirteen coffns.
The officers declare only fourteen
men were at work in the mine at the
time Of the explosion, although rumors
are current that twenty-seven men
were caught With nthe workings.
The victims are all entrymen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20

the leading candidates and a dead
lock ensues, one of the other four
candidates may be named, or, what
is considered even more likely, dark
horse" may capture the nomination.
In connection with the talk of dark
horse" the names of William j. Bryan
and Mayor Gaynor of New York city
are most frequently mentioned.
National Chairman Mack of Buffa-
10, Secretary Woodson of Kentucky
and the members of the committee
on arrangements are in the city and
tomorrow a meeting will be held to
complete the final details of the con-
vention arrangements. The Armory
in which the convention is to be held
stands in readiness for the gather
ing of delegates. Headquarters Of
the national committee and Of the sew
eral presidential candidates are run
ming full blast. The entire business
section of Baltimore is putting on gala
attire and before the end of the week
the delegates, marching clubs, politi-
cal leaders and lay visitors will be
marching into the city by the hun
dreds. 1t will be Baltimore's first ex-
perience in entertaining national po-
litical convention since Horace Gree
ley was nominated for President by
the Democrats assembled here an ever
forty years ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
Only ONE THING WRONG.

Mrs. James Pheney and children,
AID Ter sister, Mrs. C. A. Black, left
this n crn:rg for the formers home
in Alan osn, after pleasant outing
ir Dur; neo, and other points in this
section. Mrs. Pheney said it had reen
delightful 70 see her old friends again
and that there was but one thing TO
complain Of concerning the 'rir, and
that was that they could not stay
longer
Mrs. Elack, who lives in Pueblo, will
stay over for few days in .Alamoss
tefore continuing home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE
BRIDES AND GROOMS

We respectfully advise any of the
above to follow the example of Nh
and Mrs. George w. Graves of Fort
Lewis, who on the occasion of their
arrival after the honeymoon like most
newly weds, were charivariel Moth.
ing unusual about that. The point we
emphasize, is that they Timed tne pro
cession unknown to the rest of the
crowd, and pounded and tooiedi front
of their own room as e-.eticaily az
ANYBODY. Now, who W. the s.a3i-
vari on?
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
b|P[ANES
COLLIDE:
: DEAD
FRENCH ARMY AVIATORS FLY
BEFORE DAILIkE AND RUN
INTO EACH OTHER
Western Press

Western Press
DOUAI, France, June 19-Captain
Dubois, and Lieutenant Albert Peig-
nan, both officers of the French army
and trained airmen, were killed this
morning when the biplanes they were
plotting around the military flying
ground, collided with a terrific force
in midair.
The two officers, who were close
friends, were unable to perceive each
other while flying through the early
morning haze when they started prac-
ticing soon after daybreak. In max
ing curve the machines collided
with an awful force. The wire stays
and canvas wings became interlocked
and both crashed to the ground.
Lieutenant Piegnan was taken dead
from the debris. Captain Dubois died
within an hour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
WOOLEvER'S SUNBEAMS.

THE reason most men are not saved
is because they know that they would
have to give up SIN"
rs it not strange that it is hard
for people to give up the gold bricks
of the devil, when they might have
the sure riches of Heaven instead %
eff you don't have any respect for
yourself, you needn't expect any one
else to respect YOU
Whenever you hear fellow harp
on the hypocrisy of the church, you
may be sure that he is hypocrite
himself, and trying to cover up his
pusillanimous way of living"
IF had hundred tongues, | could
not do justice to the awful chaos and
shame the card playing, dancing, the
ater- r-going, gossiping, Sabbathbreak-
ing church members bring to Christ's
cause"
''In the time of health and pros
perity, men put God out of their lives.
When the doctor stands by their bed
sides and shakes his head and the
undertaken waits in the hallway, you
send for the minister and want Gods
pardon for the miserable sinful life
you have led. You don't give God
and the preacher a chance"
The meeting last night was unusual
ly effective. The Salvation Army
joined with the meeting and the even
gelist spoke on the street. The meet
ing in the church was crowned with
success.
This week is your last chance to
hear this unique speaker.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.

There will be members meeting
at the board Of trade this evening. 1t
is requested that as many members as
possible attend. The matter Of se-
curing and placing on display ine
mineral exhibit at Denver will be dis
cussed. Mr.. John C. Herr has offer
ed to obtain valuable collection and
he wants every one interested in the
La Platas to attend the meeting this
evening. There will be other matters
of interest taken up. II the members
will attend these monthly meetings
and take part in the proceedings and
offer suggestions the directors will
be enabled to better direct the work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-20

Colonel Roosevelt early today, after
4 study Of the vote which seated Sen
ator Root, as temporary chairman over
Governor McGovern, said the result
showed u weakness Of the Taft vote.
Root won by eighteen votes, the col
onel pointed out, and OF Roots total
Of 55S, twenty-five votes are instruct
ed for Roosevelt when the battle for
nomination begins. This would leave
Taft 536, four less than enough to
nominate on the first ballot. Not even
the presidents most optimistic ad-
wiser imagines he can win if he does
not win on the first ballot.
The biggest boom in the Roosevelt
stock was caused by the retirement of
Henry f. Cochens, the leader Of La
Follette's unbreakable twenty-six
Cochems, in resigning as delegate
said "The Wisconsin delegations dog
in the manger policy showed a will
ingness to surrender the party to
President Taft to effect personal re
venge."