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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20
GIRL IS FOUND DEAD
WITH HER THROAT CUT

Eugene, Ore. Aug. 2O.-MIIdred
Green, the Y year old daughter of Rev.
II. a. Green, minister of the Baptist
church here, was found dead in bed this
morning with her throat cut.
The child occupied a room directly
above that of her father, who heard no
disturbance during the night. The po-
lice have been unable to ind any clue
to the murderer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20
ADJUSTMENTS
cLAssIC PIcrI-RE Az PRINCEss.

Jess" the great Boer war story by
H Rider Haggard, will be shown in
three remarkable reels at the Princess
today only.
1t is described as Tanhauser master
piece. Such an exhibition of realism,
fidelity to nature and stirring character
nortrayals are rarely seen on the screen.
it is declared. The sun-kissed sands of
Africa fairly glisten and the desert
winds whirI almost out of the picture
and around the spectators. The man
agement says: 1t is great picture,
a great story wonderful cast. You
cannot afford to miss it. Today only"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20
QUARTER CENTURY

Before the Public Over five million
samples given away each year The
constant and increasing sales from
samples. proves the genuine merit OF
Aliens F'oot-Ease. the antiseptic pow
der TO be shaken into the shoes for
Corns Bunions. Aching. Swollen. Hot,
Tender feet. Sold everywhere, 25c.
Sample FREE Address, a. S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, \. Y.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20

spirit of fairness on the part of the
United States
The president was told that an act Of
congress would have the effect OF alb
rOgsting any treaty previously agreed
to and the decision of the supreme
was given as authority for the state
ment. His suggestion to congress for
additional legislation designed TO pre-
vent any such construction as that
of the supreme court in the Chinese
cause would allow foreigners to try
their cause in the United States
courts
New Mexico Towns Get Cannon.
The senate has passed a bill grant
throughout the country to be placed
in public squares, the grounds of pub
lie buildings and about state armOr1eS-
Senator Jones of Washington got can
Senator Catrop Of New Mexico got two
PeErose Win Discuss Charges.
In the senate senator Penrose an
nounced he would make a privileged
statement Wednesday regarding the
charges in connection with correspond
ence between himself and Jno. D. Arch
bold.
In the house representative Rainey
charged representative Austin with be-
ing personally interested in water
power legislation. Representative Aus
tin replied IN heated speech
Far Reaching Law.
= far reaching amendment vas add
ed 70 the pure food law when the sen
ate passed representative Sherley's bill
which includes under the term mis-
branding. as used in the law. any false
tire curative or therapeutic effect or
the contents Of a packa &c"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20
WILSON CLEARED
BY COMMITTEE
Continued from page -

Continued from page u
interest in development of rural COM
munity life
Both majority and minority agreed
that the dismissal Of Elliott and More
house on technical charges was over
discipline"
VIII Sell Indian Timber.
The house passed a bill authorizing
the secretary of the interior to sell.
under such terms as he may determine.
the land and timber in Oklahoma be-
longing TO the five civilized tribes
There are 10.S0O acres of the land.
which with the timber. are expected to
bring upwards of $4,000
Argue Six Year Term.
The first attempt of the senate to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20
IMPORT TERRAZAS BULLS.

Four TerTaZas bulls were imported
from Mexico Monday and will be shipped
to Salt Lake City, Utah, where exhibi-
ton bull fights viii be staged at Salt
Air Beach.
F. 1. Williams imported two carloads
of cattle Monday afternoon from Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-20
Ear Reaching Law.
TROLLEY CAR PLUNGEs
INTO LAKE, nNrARIn

INTO IKE ONTARIO
Rochester. N Y. Aus. ga trolley
car this afternoon plunged off trestle
on the Manitou Beach line and into the
water Of Lake Ontario
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Oregon, for Polk County, Depart.

Oregon, for Polk County, Depart
ment No. 2.
Addie A. Launer, plaintiff, v Adam
A. Launer, defendant. No. 5004.
To ADAM A. LAUNER, the above
! named defendant:
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE
/ OF OREGON: You are hereby re-
quired to appear and answer the
complaint filed against you in the
above entitled Court and suit within
six weeks from the date of the first
publication of this summons, to-wit,
on or before the 9Th day of October,
1912; and if you fail so to answer
the said complaint for want thereof
the plaintiff will apply to said Court
and take a decree against you for
the relief prayed for in said COM
plant, viz, that the marriage con-
tract now and heretofore existing be-
tween the plaintiff and the defend
ant be forever annulled and dissolved,
and that the plaintiff may have such
other and further relief as to the
Court may seem meet and equitable
This summons, by an order of the
Honorable Ed. f. Coad, County Judge
of Polk County, Oregon, made at
Chambers at Dallas, oregon, on the
27th day of August, 1912, is served
upon you by the publication thereof,
not less than once a week, for six
consecutive weeks Immediately prior
to the 9th day of October, 1912, in
the Polk County Observer, a weekly
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, 1912-09-10
CITATION

/ In the County Court of the State of
Oregon, for Polk County.
In the matter of the estate of WAL
! LACE YATES, Deceased.
To EDWIN YATES, ALBERT OS-
| BORNE YATES and EMILY
| CATHERINE PALMER, heirs of
the above named, Wallace Yates,
deceased:
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE
| OF OREGON: You are hereby cited
and required to appear i'm the County
Court of the State of oregon in and
for the County of Polk, at the Court
Room thereof in the city of Dallas.
in said County of Polk, on Tuesday,
the Sth day of October, 1912, the
same being the second day of the
October. 1912, Term of said Court. at
the hour of ten o'clock in the fore
noon of said day, then and there to
show cause, if any exist. why an or
der of sale should not be made by
said Court that all the real property
of said estate, hereinafter described.
be sold by Albert Osborne Yates, as
administrator of said estate, at pri-
vate sale. for cash, as prayed for in
the petition of the said administrator
filed herein on this day. for the pur-
pose of raising funds sufficient for
the payment and satisfaction of the
charges and expenses of administra-
ton and the claims against the said
estate; said real property being de-
scribed as follows. to-wit:
/. Beginning at a certain oak
fence post 434 q feet West Of the
Southwest corner Of Block IL. i'm the
Town of Ballston. Polk County. ore
gon. and running thence North
41SE feet: thence West 217ik feet: I
thence South $50 feet to the North
line of railroad lot: thence South Il I
deg. East 81 feet. and thence East
to place Of beginning. containing
acres. more OF less; also a triangular
piece Of land. beginning at the South
west corner Of the above described I
tract running thence North Il deg. I
West 81 feet and inches: thence I
North 10 deg. East 264 feet; thence /
South To place Of beginning. contain /
ing 1885 square feet. situated in .
Polk County. State OF oregon.
2 Lots 8. 6. : and =. in Block 25. .
in West Portland Heights. and ac-
cordinE 90 the map known as the .
map Of West Portland Heights re-
corded i'm the County Clerks Office /
at Hllshoro. Oregon. situated in
County. State Of oregon.
g. Part of Lot Of Section 80.
Township / North. Range 3 West
Meridian. Washington
County. Oregon: to-wit- Beginning
on the South line OF the Wm- Porter
claim as defined BY Southwest cor .
ner of same. and a stone in the cen
Ter Of the County read az the North
west corner Of the n. Peterson Tract f.
and running Eastward along said
line al chains to the Northwest
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Special Offer.

To Introduce the Sunset Magazine
into new homes we will make the
following special offer: For $1.00
we will send Sunset Magazine for
months and will send post paid
either of the following: Hammond's
Latest Atlas containing new maps of
each State and Territory in the
United States as well as maps of
every country in the world; also lat
est census figures and statistics, or
a Standard Wooster Pocket Dlction-
airy, bound in leather indexed, and
containing 10000 words. State
which premium you want and send
your order to Fred Lockley, North
west Manager, Sunset Magazine,
Portland, Oregon. 7-9tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

corner Of land owned bv Yates.
thence South along West liz of
Yates land 5.s2 chains 10 the South
west corner; thence Westward paraI-
lel with North line Of sad Porter
Claim 3-45 chains 10 the West line
Of kleugers tracts thence North
deg 30 min. parallel vita the East
line OF J. Butt Claim No 50. 5.s2
chains 10 the place OF beefr-rfue- con-
tanning Z.o3 acres. more 90 less sit
uated IN Washington County State Of
Oregon
4 Five acres nf the Narth end Of
Lot p, Section s. Township South
OF Range 10 West. Willamette Ne
rioian. being more particularly de-
scrihed as follows The land conf ain
ed within the following boundaries
Beginning at point where the West
line OF section 8. TawnShfp s 50 nth
of Range 10 West iuterSecfs the
Coast line on the South SIDE Of the
entrauce o. Nestucca Bav- the nee
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
COURT HOUSE PICK-UPS
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
Farm Names Filed and Other News
Briefly Told.



Chester Dolph, guardian of Doro-
thy Dolph ct al to Henry " DoIph,
sec. A. tp. + W, 91.71 acres,
deed, 81.
p. l.. Stewart to Allen A. Mclean,
31.3S acres in tp 6 r 6 W, W. d., SO.
Allen A. Mclean to Carmen Nc
Lean, 31.3S acres in tip. 6 W,
w. d., $40.
Mary Catherin Dennis to John
Walker, ct uX, land in tp +, 6
W, deed, 81.
Lydia Ostrand Pender to John
Pender acres in sec l and tp s
W, deed, 81.
j. W. Brooks ct uX to f. and r. e.
Smith, 220.53 acres in tp. + w,
W. d., $9,100.
Mary Catherine Dennis to Aaron
Walker ct uX, land in tip. s s + W,
deed, 81.
M, w. Watkins ct ux to II. j. Will
klns lots in City View Add to Dallas,
W. d., $500.
/. ~ Woods ct ux to r. b. Car
penter, land in Gem Add to city of
Dallas, W. d., $40.
A. f, Huber to Mary Mott, land in
Monmouth, W. d., 81.
r. A. Herman ct ux to Theodore
e, Herman, 10 acres in tp. 6 $ 6
W, W. d., SO.
w. M, Plymale ct ux to ~ d. Hill
lard, land in Henry Hill's town of
Independence, W. d., 5000
James M. Hilliard ct ux to N. f. |
Gillespie, land in II. Hill's town of
Independence, W. d., $40.
Probate.
Guardianship of Ellis Ray Ireland, |
a minor; guardians bond filed and |
approved, II. Wilson, f. A. Patter-
son and S. b. Irvine appointed APP |
praisers.
Estate of John II. Guy; final ac-
count allowed and administrator dis
charged.
Estate of James H. Chaplin; e. NJ
Smith appointed guardian ad litem
for minor children.
Estate of John F. Syron; report of
sale of real estate heard and approx
ed; ordered that administrator exc
cute conveyance to purchaser.
Estate of James II. Chaplin; real
estate ordered sold.
Estate of John f.. Syron; final ac-
count filed and set for hearing on
Saturday October -, 1912, at one
O'Clock p. m.
Estate of John s. Martin; executor
authorized to assign and deliver to
Viola Nolheim promissory note and
mortgage given by James l.. Hin ct
uX to decedent to apply on share due
her under will Of deceased.
Estate of VIM. Henry Ireland: final
account allowed; distribution ordered
in accordance with will of deceased.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
LOWER COURT IS
REVERSED
RENDERS DECISION IN WELL
KNOWN ACTION.
Lydia Pender Given Divorce From
John Pender and Restored Her
Maiden Name; New Suits Filed.

Reversing the decision of the Poll
County Circuit court, in the action
brought by Jesse T. Irvine, ct al, re-
spondent, VS.. Temperance Beck, ap-
pellant, the supreme court has de-
cided that Temperance Beck have
and secure judgment against the ad-
ministrator of the estate of Nancy
Brouse, the sum of $57S, and costs
taxed at $3.50 additional. This case
has been on the docket for some time
and has attracted considerable at
tention.
Divorce is Granted.
Lydia o. Pender was given an alb
solute divorce from John Pender by
Judge Galloway at Salem last
week on her action brought in
stored her maiden name, Lydia
Ostrand. Pender made no appear
ance in court and did not resist the
suit in any manner plaintiff Sc
curing judgment by default.
Two Suits Filed.
w. +. Campbell is plaintiff in a
suit brought in department No. 2,
Polk County Circuit court, by his at
torney against d. r. Amador, ct al,
in an action to quiet title to real es-
tate.
Ralph Adams has brought suit in
department No /, for judgment
against J. w. Meyer in the sum of
$55.0S alleged to be due in payment
for threshing grain belonging to de-
fendant, in August, 1911.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
PRETTY AS 4 PICTURE

East 40 rods to the line Of Lot 26 i'm
Section 6. Township 5 South. Range
10 West. thence North on said line
80 rods to the corners Of Lots %.
"a. - and %. Section 6. Township
5 south Of Range 10 West; thence
West on the line between Lots "a and
IS. Is rods to where said line inter
sects the Coast line Of the South side
Of the entrance to Nestucca Bay:
thence in a Southwesterly direction.
following said Coast line to place Of
lseEinning. containing 5 acres; situ-
ated in Tnlamook County. state of
Oreg8n-
WITNESS the Honorable ED. +.
C0AD. Judge Of the County Court of
the STATE Of oregon for the County
Of Polk. with the seal Of said Court
affixed. this 23d day of August. 1912.
lSFALl r. n. SMITH.
Clerk Of said Court
OSCAR HATTER.
s. los Attorney for Administrator.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

In any given year the number OF
eclipses of the sun and moon together
cannot be less than two or more than
seven. The most usual number Is four.
Il Is very rarely that il exceeds six
Astronomers observe what they call
eclipse seasons" for each year. These
last thirty-six days for solar and twen-
ty-thrce days for lunar eclipSes. The
seasons occur about twenty days ear
lier every year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
STATE NEWS

Eenton county came to the state
fair with flying colors, capturing the
first prize for the best county eXhib-
II in competition with all sections of
oregon, This is the fifth time Benton
has scored such triumph and speaks
well for the resources of that part
of the state. The county exhibits at
the fair We're particularly good this
year.
Summer and Albert lakes in Central
Oregon are to be made to yield up
the wealth of salts in their waters.
a Los Angeles company with very
large capital has secured a long lease
ON $4,000 acres about these lakes and
is building refining plant for evap-
Grating the water. 1t is estimated
that not less than 100000 tons Of
products will be secured annually.
Plans are well along to plant a
large Polish colony in Oregon. The
Polish society of Philadelphia is
seeking from 5000 to 10000 acres Of
good land in a body suited for this
purpose and hopes 10 bring about
25o Polish families here within the
coming year. The society is i'm cor
dependence with Oregon people with
a view TO securing such a tract.
Uncle sam proposes to be the big
brother of the oregon farmer A
movement has just been started
whereby the Department Of Agricul-
ture, the Salem Board Of Trade and
the Oregon Agricultural college will
cooperate 60 maintain an agricultural
specialist in Marion county and 9TH
ers viii soon be placed. The expense
is distributed between the various in
terests and farmers are advised as 20
best methods
oregon wheat growers hope TO cap
iure the $1,000 traction engine and
Hluws offered as the prize for the
best five bushels 81 wheat grown in
DE American Northwest this year
ly the Northwest Products Exposi-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Jet.

Jet is nowadays more commonly en-
ployed as a standard of comparison
than as an ornament. 1t is in reality
a species of coal Jet is formed after
the manner of coal from wood and
vegetable matter. but It differs conSid-
erably from ordinary coal. being much
more devoid of earthly impurities. Jet
consists of two kinds, soft and hard.
but only the latter is Of any use for
the purpose Of producing ornamental
objects
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10


Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned. Walter +. Nichols. has been
duly appointed by the County Court
of the State of oregon for Polk Coun-
~ administrator of the estate of Will
liam ]. Hooker, deceased, and has
qualified.
All persons having clcaims against
the said estate are hereby required
to present them. duly verified, with
the proper vouchers within six months
from the date of this notice TO the
said administrator at the Bank OF
Falls city. In Falls City, Polk County,
State Of Oregon.
Dated and first published August
20, 1912.
WALTER +. NICHOLS,
Administrator of the Estate Of VII
liam J. Hooker. deceased.
OSCAR HANTER. Attorney.
$50 $40
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
ENerutor's Notice

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigued executor of the estate Of
August Martin Werner. deceased. has
filed his final account i'm said estate
with the Hon. County Court Of Polk
County. Oregon. and the same has
been set for hearing on saturday
September 2Nth. 1912. az the hour OF
1 o'clock p. m.. az which time all per
sons having objections thereto. if any
there be. are hereby notified to ap-
pt ar and present the same 20 said
Court in Dallas. Polk County oregon,
for adjustment. and if YOU fan So Go
do said executor will ask for an order
confrmiuE said report and CLOSING
said estate.
FRED G. WERNER.
Executor 90 Estate of August Martin
Werner. deceased.
SlBLEY a. EAKIN. Attys. for estate.
S-20 s-17
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
The Armenians.

The Armenians are one of the most
ancient races in the world Their
country is mentioned by Xenophon
and Ezekiel and in the cuneiform in
scriptions of Babylon and Assyria. All
the nations that surrounded them have
passed away, but they remain. though
their country has been harried with
fire and sword for centuries.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Skinninu a Sable,

The method of skinning sable is to
draw the skin over the head without
any incision In the body. The feet
and tail are left as part of the fur.
Every thirtieth of an inch is valuable,
for the average length of the animal
is only twelve inches and the tail
about six inches.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

Asia Is a land OF superlatives Il Is
the oldest country IN the world 50 far
as the history OF man can he traced
Il Is the largest continent In the world
Il has the four highest mountain
peaks The longest single line % raIl-
road crosses this continent and 10
that country Is the worlds largest In
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Monster Lump of Coal.

One of the largest Jumps of coal ever
raised came from the Abram collieries,
Wigan, England 1t took nine months
to hew it out of the earth end weighed
over twelve tons. The cost of obtain
ing it was esq a ton. 1t was exhibited
at the Worlds fair in Chicago.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
A Heated Aruument-

A man in London who was charged
with assaultlng his wife pleaded that
he had only had heated argument
with her. 1t afterward transpired that
the heated argument" consisted Of
his beating his wife with a redhot
poker,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Returns From Visit East.

After visiting friends and relatives
in New York and Pennsylvania, Mrs.
George Johnston returned home Sun
day night. She reports the Eastern
states very wet and cold with the ex-
ceptiOn of a few days during July
and August. The Eastern people
were very anxious to hear about the
Golden West and some of them said
it made their hair stand on end to
hear stories about the West. They
called Mrs Johnston the Wild West
Girl Quite a few say they are
going to come to Oregon and look
around, and if they like the climate
will sell their homes in the East and
buy in the West
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

tion at Minneapolis November 1928.
There will be sharp competition for
first place. All who enter should
ship their five bushels of grain to viii
a. Campbell, Minneapolis, i'm time
to reach him by November l.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

Miss Pauline Snyder and Leota
Grant were visitors in Salem during
the state fair last week
Miss Pansy Racey left Tuesday
morning for a weeks visit with her
parents az jefferson.
Mrs. Gilbert r. MacGregor. who
was very 900 after her return from
an outing az Newport is out again.
Miss Bessie Hayes who has been
the guest Of Miss Almeda Fuller for
the past month. left for her home in
Portland Saturday Miss Hayes has
accepted a position as assistant Iu a
doctors Office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Swans and Falcons,

Among birds the swan lives the long
est, at times reaching the great age Of
300 years. The falcon has been known
to live 1G2 years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

Harry Patterson, Jr,, of Mable, Or
egon, who has been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hay
ter, expects to leave with Mrs. Pat
terson tonight for Grays River Wash
in%ton, where Mr.. Patterson has ac-
Cepted a position
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Military Education,

The education of each officer in the
Russian military schools costs $1,330
compared with the German average of
1915 and the Austrian average of ST.
900
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
The Title nMayor.W

The title mayor comes from the
French and originally slgnlfed lone
who keeps guard" He was the head
steward of a city, administering its
affairs In the name of the king.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

and are therefore not complaining.
Fruit Not Injured.
Careful inquiry among the fruit
growers indicate that the prunes and
other fruit crops have not been in
jured TO any great extent. About the
only damage to the prunes was suf-
fered by the pctites which cracked
To some extent. hut Italians have es-
capped 50 FAR with comparatively lit
tie injury from cracking. The apple
and pear crops are entirely unharm-
ed and are in prime condition. II is
predicted that the apple crop for
Polk county viii be the largest Ia
history.
Therefore. taking a comprehensive
view Of the crop conditions ia Polk
county Il IS seen that. aside from the
destruction of the small grain. hut
little damage has been done and there
j. no occasion Tor anyone 20 grow
disheartened. The great hop crop.
and the consequent stream Of money
which will flow into the pockets of
the pickers viii do much TO bring
back the smiles 10 the faces OF the
easily discouraged ones.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Eneland's Rivers.


England has more rivers for its size
man any other country on the globe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10
Epsom's Races.


Since 1870 horse racing has been held
annually In England at EPSON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

Thirty Foot Leaves.
The cocoanut palm has leaves nearly
thirty feet loi G.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-10

HUMAN HAIR.
The finest human hair Is golden, and
red is the coarsest