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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07
Appixina caIcimine Evenly.

When applying calcimine. alabastine
or paint. IL II is TO be rubbed down,
put on the different layers at right
angles. The first coat. when dry. is
composed OF fine ridges OF color. When
the second coat is applied these ridges
hold the color between them. thereby
causing the surface to be covered even
ly and thoroughly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07
PLANNING ALASKA RAIL WAY.

Engineers Appointed by President
Start For the Field of Their Labors.
William c. Edes and Lieutenant
Frederick Mears, U. s. A, appointed
by President Wilson as members OF
the Alaskan railroad commission, have
sailed from Seattle for Alaska, where
they will map out the preliminary
work. Both engineers were appointed
by the president at the suggestion of
Secretary Lane.
1t is pretty well known that Colonel
George w. Goethals. governor of the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07

Dallas is the county seat OF Polk
county, and here is a handsome $4O,-
600 courthouse of Oregon stone.
Dallas has $4,000 High school
building, and two modern ward
school buildings.
Dallas has hard-surface streets
throughout the business district, and
many miles of concrete sidewalks.
Dallas has a gravity water system
pure mountain water from the hills
miles away.
Dallas has packing plant, handling
upwards of $500, 900 pounds of prunes
annually.
Dallas manufacturing institutions
distribute approximately 100000 an
nually among its 300 employees.
Dallas is free from malaria, ague or
dangerous epidemics. Death finds its
victims principally in old age.
Dallas is tire home of the Polk
county fair.
Dallas has Southern Pacific ma
chine shop, where about so persons
are employed.
Dallas has a modern and thorough
ly equipped hospital.
Dallas has a $4,000 public library
and reading room.
Dallas has creamery that takes
every available ounce of cream at
top prices.
Dallas rainfall averages 45 inches
per annum. No zero weather.
Dallas public schools are on the
accredited list with all state univer-
sites.
Dallas has men 3 social club occu-
pying well appointed rooms, and this
is but one of several similar organi-
cations.
Dallas section is rapidly developing
the dairy industry. There are sever
al registered herds, and more com
ing.
Dallas has a sportsmen organiza-
ton, the Nesmith Rod and Gun club.
Dallas has nearly all the fratetnal
orders eXtant; few are lacking.
Dallas is supported by people who
are making money, and consequently
have money to spend. One cannot
distinguish the city chap from his
country cousin.
Dallas has tributary bottom lands
as productive as any in the world,
with the exception Of those along the
Nile.
LLAS, OR POLK COUNTY, AD-
r. cJJTR DATI,AS OREGON
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07

LADDER RESCUE FROM BURNING BUILDING
and eighteen inches wide. To each
end Of heavy canvas strip attached
across one end of the main sheet and
projecting ten inches at each side is a
patented catch, held firmly in place
with piece of stout leather riyeted
directly to the canvas strip, A har-
ness of canvas and leather is provided
for each of the two men who are to
use the appliance Shoulder straps of
canvas four inches wide, with two
metal rings at each side, permit the
cradle to be hooked to the shoulder
harness.
Used rs n litter, this device has prov
ed much more flexible than the stand
ard stretcher. which is of little use in
descending or ascending stairs where
sharp corners have to be turned. The
new apparatus leaves the hands free.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07

An automobile can be driven a con-
siderable distance by repeated filings
Of the carburetor float chamber when
a feed pipe breaks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07

The part Of metal post that is set
in the ground may be kept from rust
ing by painting it over with a coat OF
cement
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07
WILLIAM O. EDEs tABovEl AND LIEUTENANT
FREDERICK MEARs.

william Q. EDflo IAI'VF y nv II . 1-1'11-
FREDERICK MEARS.
Panama canal. was Mr.. Lanes adviser
in the matter of appointments TO the
work in Alaska. Colonel Goethals
seemed to think that il would be wise
TO have a civilian make the prelimi
nary survey and that later. il neceS
sary. the work should he turned over
TO the army engineers Colonel Goe-
thals requested the appointment Of the
Young cavalry officer. MearS. to the
work in Alaska Lieutenant Mears has
been chief engineer Hnd general super
intendeut OF the Panama railroad
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-07

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT DA LLAS OR POLK COUNTY, AD-
DRESS SECRETARY COMMERCIAL CLUB DALLAS, OREGON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
GOMPERS SPEAKS
1T PLATTSbURGH

Plattsburgh, n. Y, Sept. samuel
Gompers. president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, in an address in CON
nection with Labor day ceremonies here,
pointed out the opportunities of Ameri-
can commerce and American workers to
be derived from the chaotic conditions of
all lines of commerce in Europe incident
to the war.
Referring to the coincidental celebration
of Labor day this year, with the week
set apart for the celebration Of the ami
versary of a hundred years of peace be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, Mr.. Gompers said in part:
by some strange chance of fortune,
when the tome for this celebration was
near, when mems thoughts were Of peace
and the ways of peace, the countries Of
the western civilization are suddenly
plunged into titantlc struggle, a STU
pendous death grapple for existence with
weapons so deadly that human lives are
being spent with mad extravaganza.
In this colossal horror that has be
ALLEN the peoples of Europe, the eyes and
hopes of all turn to America for sustain
ing aid Our fervent desire is that she
may prove herself worthy Of tn" great
service that lies ahead OF her.
while all the other great countries
have halted the normal interests OF life.
/ America alone maintains her wonted
pcace and friendliness toward all man
kind America is to become the clearing
house for all international intercourse
She has the opportunity to become the
world banker Her great power and in
Huence are moral. Whether that power
and influence shall he used rs BELTS a
great and free people Will determine
her future greatness May she prove 70
the world that there is such thing as
international morality, and may she help
the warning nations back to plane OF
peace and Justice in the earnest desire OF
Americas workers and all her citizens. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
NAVY SECRETARY
ADDRESSES STATE
NEWSPAPER MEN

VerRennes. Sept. THE Vermont
state Press association held it's summer
meeting here to-day, with the Hon.
Josephus Daniels, secretary of the
navy, as the guest Of honor and prin-
cipal speaker at a banquet. About 20
members attended. The meeting had
been planned for Rutland. but the in
ability of Secretary Daniels to go to
Rutland caused the change in the date
and place.
The business meeting of the associa-
ton was held at the Bixby Memorial
library at six o'clock. Editor Wallace
H. Gilpin, president of the association,
presided, and Luther r. Johnson of
Randolph was the secretary. The
business meeting was not lengthy. the
principal business being the eligibility
OF former members either entirely out
of newspaper work or indirectly con-
nected with newspapers. On motion of
w. y. Howe. manager of The Burling-
ton Free Press 1t was voted to divide
them into three classes.
Another matter discussed was that
of paying a commission to an adver-
Using agency on State printing and 1t
was voted to take the matter up with
be considered at the mid-winter meet
ing. The time and place of the mid =
winter meeting were not fixed, but the
meet ting will probably be held Mt
Montpelier during the session of the
Legislature.
The banquet was served at the
stevens House. 40 guests, members and
wives sitting down. Wallace II. Gilpn
NH
given by Postmaster Thomas Mack,
who was followed by the Rev. L. A.
Vezina, chairman of the Marlborough
state commission. Lieutenant-Gover-
nor Howe spoke next. Howard Hind
ley of the Rutland Herald spoke a,
some length comparing journalism on
the Pacific coast with that of Vermont
in particular that of the State OF
Washington, in which Vermont did not
, suffer
Secretary Daniels was introduced as a
successful democrat and as success
full newspaperman. In an admirable ad-
| dress ne pointed out the duties Of an
editor. saying that to succeed one must
have <he courage of his convictions. He
said he would not give much for a news
| paperman who condemned Murphyism
in New York and condoned the bossism
| Of Penrose in Pennsylvania He ended
! with an appeal to the editors to he true
/ to themselves and their readers,
: Among the newspapermen present were:
/ w. &. Belknap of Bellows Falls: J. T..
Appolt of HardwiCk; Wallace II. Gilpin
of Barton; Howard HindleY of Rutland
r. X. Wilson of Bristol Lieut. Governoi
Howe of Bennington; p. G. Dodge of Ran.
dolph; Mrs. r. y. Whitney Of North
field; f. F. Seymour Of Middlebury; Milo
Reynolds of burlington; John Hussey OF
Boston; Harry Parker of Bradford. bis
son. Charles, and daughter. Sarah Is
Parker, editor OF the Bradford Opinion
w. p. Howe. ]. l.. Southwick and Lev
= Smith of Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
FRENCH REPORT
MANY SUCCESSES

London, Sept. s. 11;54 p. r.-The
British official press bureau issued the
following announcement tonight:
THE general position continues sat
isfactory. The allies are gaining
ground on their left all along the line
of the Ourcq and Petit NORM rivers.
The British have driven the enemy
back ten miles.
further to the right along the line
which includes Montmirail and Som
puts, neither side gaining advantage,
Further TO the right again, from
V!try-le- Francois to Sermaize-e Bains
the enemy has been pressed back in the
direction of Rheims.
AT Lunevile an attempt by the Ger
mans to advance has been repulsed.
pressure against the enemy continues
all along the allied fronts The British
force has been engaged all day. but the
enemy opposing it after stubborn resist
ance, retired and is now crossing to the
north Of the Marne
The nth French army has advanced
with equal success and reports many
captures
, The sixth French army, on the OurcQ'
has been heavily engaged, but here also
! the enemy has been driven back.
The German army has suffered
severely along the whole line the ad-
vance having been resolutely pushed
| home.
1.-The British force has again sustained
some casualties hut tine number is small
In relation to the nature of the fight
ing.
THE result of the two DAYS operations
UP TO the present Is very satisfactory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
THE GRAIN SITUATION.

Corn continues to improve. Rains and
lower temperatures have prevailed over
practically the entire belt Early corn
is being cut In Kansas and localities
southwark, Pastures and late crops are
in generally good condition. Rains have
put the soil in fine shape and blowing
over much of the winter wheat area is
proceeding rapidly.
The wheat market continues intensely
speculative. Bulk of buying comes from
general public who apparently have lost
all regard for the true merit of the posi-
ton. Many are encouraged to buying
side on belief that war abroad will be
prolonged over a considerable period,
that Europe next year will be unable to
break usual amount of ground to wheat
and that the other producing countries
VIII be unable to make up the resultant
deficiency, all of which will mean higher
prices eventually. on this assumption
! farmers in this country are holding their
| wheat and also increasing acreage.
| Grain congestion is rapidly beoonhr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

relieved Vessels at tidewater are con-
stantly receiving grain. and supplies at
interior points are beginning to move.
There is very little new business Eng
land is glutted and will not enter mar
ket at present high levels. Exports OF
-four continue large, France is buying
up large quantities OF oats. It has re-
Gently come to light that both Germany
and Austria were secretly purchasing
wheat months before the war began
Many construe this as being indicative
Of the fact that these nations actually
anticipated the present conflict.
Said a grain authority 'If wheat
should sell at s. bushel, and II at that
figure Europe is a purchaser it would be
unwise for the government 10 do any
thing to prevent Its sale at that price
United States is essentially an agricul-
tural country, and the prosperity of the
farmers means the country's general
gain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
GERMAN LEFT
WING FAILS IN
SHARP ATTACKS

Paris. Sept. 5, SIS p Man official
communication Issued tonight by the
French war office says:
THE left wing of the German forces, in
their movement of retreat, having crossed
the Petit NORM river, with a view to pro-
tecting their communications, have made
violent. but unsuccessful attacks against
that part of our forces occupying the
right bank of the river Ourcq.
"Our English allies are continuing their
offensive tactics in the direction Of the
Marine on the heights IL the north of Sc
zanne.
"Our troops are progressing favoraby
though lahoriouslY.
con our right Ming tho situation good
before Nancy and in the Noges."
"A severe enlargement has been fought
in the center with alternative advancing
and falling back"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
THE AUTHORITY.

Congressman Reed of New Hampshi
told of an experience that an American
traveller had in Scotland.
One afternoon the American was driv-
ing around Edinburgh, looking at the
sights. when the cabman stopped and
turned TO his fare.
That. sir" he proudly said waving his
whip toward a residence, is the house
of John Knox
John Knox was the jokeful reioinder
Of the American, Who in the deuce was
John Knox"
Good heavens, man exclaimed the
cabman, glancing at the other with
look of mingled pity and scorn. "Hain't
YOU never read your Bible7"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

church bells Of the city were rung in
unison. From nine o'clock to ten the Ver-
gennes City band gave an excellent con-
cert on the park.
At ten o'clock was held the exercises of
the dedication of a marker. at the junction
of Comfort and Water streets, under the
auspices of Seth Warner Cha pter. Daugh
tiers of the American Revolution, to com
memorate the building of Macdonough's
fleet here. The following program was
carried out: Music, by Shernan's Mill
tary band and quartette Of Burlington; in
vocation. the Rev r. G. Woodbridge I'M
yelling of marker. Mrs. ]. G. Hindes hon
orary regent; presentation Of marker,
Mrs. n. 2. Fisher. regent; acceptance Of
marker in behalf of the city, Mayor j. A.
Harrington. The State militia under COM
mand Of Ma ior ]. NJ Ashley and accom-
panied by the Sherman Military band
marched to the scene and stood at ease
during the exercises Judge Frank L. Fish
presided and introduced the speakers in
an able and happy manner.
A pleasing feature OF the exercises was
the singing Of the double quartette COM
posed of Guy Beach. DIR. C. H. Cole.
J. c. Walker, Royal Slack, c. 3. Brow
liam Woodman, who rendered the songs
zone Hundred Years Ago and "Our
Country's Hero" In highly creditable
manner.
The marker is Of Barre granite and
| bears the word Macdonough. and also the
inscription Presented nv Seth Warner
Chapter, D. A. r."
The address Of the occasion was TO
/ s,i,. Dr.,
the University of Vermont but an i'm
perative trip to the South called him
away. and his place was taken by Dr.
stephen G. Barnes, OF the university.
| DR. Barnes spoke in part as follows:
1T is fitting that special honor should
be given TO Macdonough's victory. for it
was one in which skill and valor and
| faith united to win a just cause. It is
fitting that Vergennes should be the
place Of this celebration, for it was
the birthplace Of the ships that made
the victory possible. It is fitting tina,
| the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton should erect this marker. for wom-
ans place in war Is no less serious and
important than mans; in the sacrifices
and heroisms of the time they bear a
different hut equal part II is fttina
that high devotion and noble success
should he COMMUNICATED. for thus ma
tional consciousness is created and ma.
tional ideals are made worthy. AnC
most fitting of all is il that we who de
clare our admiration should prove it.
commences by imitation. entering no
only into the fruits of our fathers
labors but into their lahors. provine
ourselves worthy sons of honored sire.
hv fighting uncomnromisingly the evil!
of our own day. by devoting our live
TO the establishment of Justice andcsocia
Righteousness and national worth at an,
cost Of heroic sacrifice"
On the morning train from burlington
came Sergeant John Ryan and officer
Bart O'Hren, +. j. Barry Victor Fisher
James MCGOWAN and George Simon o
the Burlington police force WHO Wer
sent by request to assist In handling IN
crowd expected TO he present ana pre-
serve order.
Early In the morning people nesan L
arrive by trains automonlIes' carnage
ana ny noon the CITY was nlleu by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
BRIEF DISPATCHES.

New York, Sept. S.-rhe Red Cross. the
American snip OF mercy which will carry
relief to the wounded on European battle
fields will sail from this port probably
Thursday morning. it was announced to
night Her crew will be made up of Amer
leans or Spaniards-men of neutral ma
lions. The Red Cross was to have begun
her voyage to-day but those employed on
board included a number of Germans and
her departure was delayed after the Brit
ish and French governments had protest
ed against persons of that nationality be-
ing among the crew.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Story told by Belgian refugees in Lon
don designed to explain fall Of Namur,
says King Albert. aroused by the fact
that the allies have apparently left Bel
GUM to its fate, has refused to sacrifice
another man to block the advance of the
Germans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
ENTIRELY TOO OLD.

Wife-Any Fashions in that paper,
Jack?
Jack who has lust settled a dress
makers bilD-Yes but they're no use to
you. dear, It's yesterdays paper. Lon
don Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Washington, Sept. s.-The bill extend
ing the thanks of Congress to the build
ers of the Panama canal and authorizing
the promotion of Col. George W. Goe-
thals, chairman of the commission, and
BriG.-G William Gorgas. surgeon
general of the army and head of the
canal zone sanitation forces, to be ma jor-
generals on their retirement, passed the
House to-day and now goes TO the Sem
ate The other officers named are Col.
H. F.. Hodges Lieut,-Col. VIM. l.. Sell
bert and Commander II. II. Rosseau.
Each would be advanced one grade on
retirement in recognition of their serv-
ices in the canal zone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
4 BUM TOTAL

"What kind Of an apartment house
are you living in now?"
Very poor You cant borrow enougH
stuff in the entire building to give a re
srectable tea" -Louisville Couricr-Jour-
nak
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Virtually the entire day had been
spent in roll calls to enforce the at
tendance of a quorum. Senators Bur
ton, Gallinger, McCumber, Oliver and
Smoot voted against the report. The
conference report will he taken up in
the House next Thursday,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
HE'LL KEEP ON TRYING.

shoemaker in America has been d.
vorced six times. Evidently be couldn't
stick to his last
We presume he's still looking for his
sole mates-hondon Standard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
WHY He WAS SORRY

so Jack Hanson has married Miss
Goldie.'
YES, and was mighty sorry - 500 - -
sorry? For her sake OF his"
For mine; | wanted her"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
HELPING THE EMPEROR.

From the Washington PostD
A revival Of the Polish language ought
to be a great aid to the Gear in the
present crisis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

London. Sept, Q, $50 a. ma despatch to
the Morning Post from Geneva, Switzer-
land. says that Sir John Henniker Hea-
ton, Father of the imperial penny post
age" died there last night Sir John had
been III in Carlsbad for some time and re-
Gently went to Geneva, He was 66 years
old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

At retail the best grades OF -four are
now selling in Boston at $50 a barrel,
the highest in 20 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

IN PLATTSBURGH
CELEBRATION

Plattsburgh, N. Y Sept. 8.-The feature of today's
program here of the Pittsburgh battle centenary,
huge historical depicting events in the history of the
Champan valley from the discovery of the lake by Samuel
Champlan to the battle in 1914 and the present day. The
pageant shown the United States reservation to
$4,000 spectators and presented by 1900 with
a chorus of 400 accompanied by a band.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Paris Sept. SIT Is expected here that
Pope Benedict will make reference to the
war in a pastorale letter which he soon
will address to the episcopacy of the
world, announcing his election. While 1t
Is considered here that the present mo-
ment is not propitious for fruitful inter-
vention by the Vatican, It is hoped that II
In the near future it seems advisable for
the Vatican to hold out the olive branch
that the United States. an eminently neu-
trail power, may back in a powerful man
ner the papal initiative,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

II YOU are out OF work. put classified
advertisement to work for you,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
CELEBRATION OF
THE MACDONOUGH
CENTENARY ENDS

Military and Civic Parade Speeches by Distin-
guished Men, Banquet and Carnival Are
Features of Big Day of Vergennes' Greatest
Observance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Washington, Sept, s.-The confer
cncc report on the federal trade cont
mission bill was agreed to In the Sen
ate this afternoon by a vote of 40 to q.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Washington, Sept s.-The bankers COM
mittee plan for meeting American obiga-
tions to Europe with gold payments,
proposed to the federal reserve board
last week, was taken up to-day by the
board. 1t contemplates a gold fund con-
trbuted by national banks In reserve
and central reserve cities of $3.50 900, 900,
of which 100000 is to be made imme-
dately available decision may be
reached by the board tomorrow after an
examination OF every possible result Of
its approval,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Hartford, Conn Sept, S-Small fields
and races filled with few thrills were
offered at the second day Of the grand
circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park
this afternoon. The best race of the day
developed in the second heat of the Elm
wood 2:12 trot when BRIGHTON r.. nosed
out Marta Rellini at the wire in a stiff
drive down the stretch. the effort forcing
Dickinson to withdraw the Brown mare,
after which Murphy had no trouble
warding off Harry j. s.