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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
D 1NE BLUFF ROGRESS
 ROSPERITY
UTILITY COMMISSIONS OVERWORKED.

Whatever may be said as to the de- sirability of state or national regula- ton of public utilities, the adminis- trative difficulties are unquestlonaD- ly enormous. The amount of detall work nut upon the commissions ot the various states, by the pubic utility laws, is so great that 1t is questionable whether any of these commissions is even yet equipped to make available for intelligent use the vast mass of information, which The utilities are compelled to furnish them. Indeed in many cases, commits sions are forced by the very volume of duties imposed upon them to de- vote their attention to those which they consider the most important and to neglect others of seemingly less importance.
 This point was strictly illustrated to the house committee on interstate commerce during the course of The hearing on the steel car bills.
 One speaker advanced the argu- ment that under the jurisdiction ot the interstate commerce commission the affairs of electric railways would be neglected in favor of the seeming ly. more important matters connected with steam roads, and pointed out that after six or seven years juris- diction over electric railways, the commission paid so little attention to this branch of it's work that was i'm possible to find in its reports a list of the electric railways reporting and their mileage.
 The administration of the affairs O a single railway company is work of compleXty and magnitude. Multi piled by the number of companies il our larger states it assumes collosa proportions and while regulation is of course, not administration, il many instances, in some of it: aspects, it is fast approaching it ant
 
 the commissions is swamping theil forces, clogging their machilery an( is responsible for those delays, whicl are hampering to the companies, an moving to the public, and costly tt the state.
 It is constantly incre5 ting caus' of criticism of public service com missions, that they are so overwhelm ed with detail, that they have not tn, time to devote to the broader ant more essential duties assigned them In bare administrative efficiency, th commissions have much to learn iron the companies, over whose destinie they preside and whose affairs the. guide,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18

London, April 17.-iMiss Belle Will lard, daughter of Joseph E. Willard, United States ambassador to Spain, was easily the most beautiful girl pre- sented to King George and Queen Mary at the second court of the sea- son. Miss Willard's engagement to Kermit Roosevelt, son of Colonel The odore Roosevelt, Was recently an nounced. The gown worn by the American bud in making her initial bow before English royalty was un- usual in that it departed from Sle simple whits and silver effects usual ly considered de rigeur for debutantes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
First Buy a. HGme.
(Mullin Enterprise.) )

Every labOring poor man should buy himself town lot, get that paid for, and then work to make the nec- essary improvement. A little here and a little there will in due time produce you a home of your own, and place you out of the landlords grasp; remember that $50 a year saved i'll rent will in very few years pay for your home and the money it costs to move and shift about.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
Parrot Buys the Paper,

A parrot that purchases the news paper every morning is owned by Pa -trolman Jerry O'Brien of Allston street. Charlestown, retired patrol man. Each night Mr. O'Brien leaves penny outside the window. sill, and when a newsboy passes in the morn. ing Polly shrieks, Say, boy, bring in a paper!" The boy brings in the pa- per and takes the penpy.-Boston Traveller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
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There has been well defined sus- picion that good deal of the mili- tary activity in northern Mexico has been for the benefit of the moving picture syndicates. General Villas stylish new uniform looks in the published pictures as if it might have come out of the property room of a moving picture company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18

at court in favor oT a moro eIabOrate display of color. It was of mauve silver tissue embroidered in pearls and diamante, having draped skirt slit in front to show an underskirt of lace, embroidered in parts. A mauve tulle drapery added chic touch to the back, forming a pointed apron effect. The bodice of draped mauve tulle was cut rather low in front and back. and the short sleeves were edged with pearls. Mrs. Clar- enoe Moore, of Washington, and her daughter, Miss Frances Moore. were also presented at the second court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
SOME SENSE AND
 SOME NONSENSE
When David Lost Out.

David" queried the Sunday school teacher, "can you tell me what hapr pened to Samson when Delilah cut off his hair?" says the Chicago News
 q ain't sure,' replied David, "but l guess he lost his job on the college football team"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
What You Have Been Looking For.

Meritol White Liniment is prepar- ation that gives satisfaction where pain killer and healer is needed. We do not believe you could get better liniment at any price. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.,. Exclusive Agency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
Willie Was Modest.

"Now, Willie," said the visitor to a little fellow who had been in school only two weeks, "who is the smartest boy in your class?'
 .I'd like to tell you," he replied "but papa says l mustn't boast
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
In "Dry" Memphis.

The ice men ought to do a thriving business this summer; it takes so much more plain ice water to quench a thirst.-Commercial-Appeal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18

asserts that all men are fools. She has not married half of them yet.- Florida Times-Union,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
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Here's a free tip for the prohibi- tionists of Texas, volunteers the Beaumont Enterprise: The saloons have to close in election days, and there arc so many election days now in Texas that it would require only three or four more to keep the bars closed all the time. The suggesti ion is not copyrighted, so it applies eually well in Arkansas as in the Lone Star State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18

whereof are not on the most amlaple terms. recently tehdered her resagha- ton, much to the distress of the laoS of the house. ,,a9v
 "so you are going to leave us asked the mistress sadly. "What 5 the matter, Mary? Haven't we aiwsy a,, D treated you like one of the lail,ly ,,,,o
 Wis, num- said Mary, all , W sthood it as long as I'm gong to- - Tit-Bits.
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nessee, a few miles from Bristol, had 100 bushels of potatoes which he intended to market during the winter. But the roads were so bad that he was unable to do any hauling what ever and the potatoes routed in hls cellar. In the meantime the price or potatoes in Bristol went up to $1.4o a bushel.
 During the winter ten carloads ol farm produce, including wheat and potatoes, were shipped into Bristol daily to feed not only it, but the sur rounding territory. In this case not only the farmer, but the town dweller as well, was interested in rural roads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18

"In this world man must be either anvil or hammer" said ongfelloW. Commenting on this the Little Rock Gazette remarks: "Our observation is that a large majority of them are hammers and quite busy knocking The Pine Bluff Chamber of Com merce luncheon Thursday night dem onstrated that there are many of the anvil sort of men in this town, but it is a fact, nevertheless, that Pine Bluff needs more of the anvil variety and less og the hammers.
 and less of the hammers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-18
Vent the Limit.

The maid-of ll-work in the service of a provincial family, the members
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
DoINGs AT INDEPENDENCE.
General News Swiped From Our
Neighboring Exchanges.

A petition is being circulated among
property owners on G. street for paw
ing and we understand is being sign
ed very freely. With C. and Mon
mouth streets paved, this city would
be one OF the most attractive towns
in Oregon. Since Monmouth street
has been paved, property has enhanced
in value considerably, and now it is
difficult to purchase a lot short of
81 ,OO0-and you'll have to have a spy
glass to find one even at that price.
Secretary j. S. Cooper, Jr., of the
Independence Race Meet Association,
is busy sending out entry blanks for
the races here the first week in June.
The blanks are being sent to all the
horsemen of the country. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be more and a
better class of entries in the races this
year than ever before.
Thomas Lootz, a prominent hop
man, who has 10 acres planted to
hops, declared that there will be
large yield this year, provided the
weather is favorable from now on.
Growth is very rapid.
A fracas occurred on the race track
one day last week in which one of
the participants came out with brok-
en- hand, while two others received
badly disfigured faces.-Enterprise.
G. A. Hurley has sold his interest in
the Monitor to D. c. Boyd.
Memorial services will be held at
The Methodist church at II o'clock on
Sunday morning, May "a. Rev. Sand
fur will deliver the sermon.
Independence was again visited by
robbers Saturday night. This time
Nelson IS meat market was broken in
to but the haul was hardly worth
he chance.-Monitor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
"oREGoN 1920" SLOGAN.
Commonwealth Conference Dated for
Next Week at u. of o.

The program for the sixth annual
Oregon commonwealth conference is
out, and the conference is to have for
its slogan "Oregon 1920.' The con-
ference dates are May 27, 2S and 20,
and the sessions will be held at the
University of Oregon. Fifty promi-
nent men, representing many opinions
and many occupations, are to speak.
Statewide attendance is desired be-
cause the discussions are to center
around the following vital Oregon is
sues:
Reduction of the cost of state gov
ernment; reduction of the cost of
county and city government; the i'm
provement of political organization of
Oregon towns; consolidation of Ore
gon schools; extension of farm credit
facilities; unemployment legislation
for Oregon; the immigration problem
of the state, especially in 1915; wo-
men in Oregon politics; organization
of state system of land exchange;
and the revision of Oregon school
law.
The papers in each discussion will
be presented by experts. The confer
ence is state roundup of real uni,
versity activities. The only end in
view is the clarifying of the public
opinion of the state to bring about the
greatest good. To this end, the con-
ference is means of bringing about
among organizations.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

"Fear not for the flag, or for
freedom, 80
While the hearts and the homes are
true,
And the lengthening line of the chill
Cheers the shortening line of the
blue. /"
The Sunday preceding Memorial
Day, May "a, will, according to the
established usage Of the Grand Ar
my of the Republic, be observed as
Memorial Sabbath. All Posts in the
Department are directed to attend di-
vine service on that day, to return
thanks to the Giver of all good gifts
for His love and protection, and to
unite in earnest prayer for His con-
tinued care and guidance for our
selves and the country of our love.
Posts are urged to invite, not only
the allied organizations, but the Ma
tional Guard and all civic and frater-
nal associations to unite with them
in this service.
The Gettysburg address of Presi-
dent Lincoln will be read or recited
as part of the Memorial Day exer-
cises.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
HARRY II. BELT.

The republican nominee for cir
cult judge for Polk, Yamhill and Tilla,
nook counties, Mr.. Harry H. Belt
was born in Salem, November "a
1883, and consequently is approach
ing the age of thirty-one. He comes
from a pioneer family of Oregon
His boyhood days were spent in Dal-
las, where he attended school, after
wards graduating from the State
Normal. Having fitted himself fol
educational work, he taught school
three years and was then elected
county superintendent of Yamhill
county, without opposition, at the age
of twenty-four years During por-
tion of this time Mr.. Belt had been
law with a view to becoming
a disciple of Blackstone. and he re-
signed the superintendency in order
to devote his entire attention to
study and practice. His early legal
training was under the immediate di-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
WHY is DALLAS FIRM?
Because Its Citizens Have Learned
The Truth.

After reading this generous and en-
couraging report from Mrs. Stroud,
those who have the misfortune to
suffer, as she did, will naturally long
to get similar relief. But to get the
same good as Mrs. Stroud had, you
should get the same remedy. There
are of course, other kidney pills but
there are no other kidney pills the
same as Doan's. That is why Dallas
people demand the genuine.
Mrs. George Stroud, Dallas, Oregon,
says: 81 was subject to attacks of
kidney trouble. 1 tried many RENE
dies and / can say that I found Doan s
Kidney Pills the best of all. They
acted quickly. They have regulated
the action of MY kidneys and improv-
ed my health"
Price Soc, at all Dealers Don t
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Stroud had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
HONOR A NATIVE SON
JOHN W. ORR REPUBLICAN NOM
INEE FOR SHERIFF.
Brief Biographical Sketch of Man
Whose Slogan Is Performance
of Duty.

"Cleaner politics and a strict in
forcement Of the law" is the platform
on which John w. Orr, republican
nominee for sheriff, went before the
people at the primaries, his only
promise then, as now, being the faith
full fulfillment of his oath of office,
honestly and conscientiously, without
fear or favor. Such a platform as
this should have the encouragement
and support of every law-loving
party affiliations. And those who
party affiliations. And those who
are personally acquainted with Mr..
Orr, know that when he makes a
statement he means what he says. Mr..
Orr made the canvass for sheriff un-
der adverse circumstances two years
ago, carrying the banner of his party
when defeat was practically certain,
and now when conditions are altered
every republican should rally to his
support and give him rousing major
ity, not only as an appreciation of his
fidelity, but because Of his qualifi-
cations as well.
John W. Orr is the son of Samuel
Orr, native of Ireland, who came to
this country when a mere lad and to
Rickreall, Polk county, more than
forty years ago, and who is well and
favorably known to the pioneer set
tiers of this and adjoining counties.
Coming here from New Zealand, Sam
Orr bought tract of land from James
Kinsey, it being part of the latter's
donation claim. 1t was undeveloped,
and in his own language would mire
a saddle mare. Here he resided until
1905, during which intervening years
by ditching, tiling and intelligent cul-
tivation, working early and late, he
developed one of Polk county's best
farms. 1t was here that John W.
Orr was born and reared, as were al
so his brothers and sisters-Mrs. j.
B. Nesmith of Portland, Robert Orr
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

crat, Harry H. Belt has supported and
voted only the republican ticket, and
is firm adherent to the policies of
that panty, though not a politician
in the true meaning Of the term. He
has host Of warm personal friends
throughout the district. The large
majority he received over his oppo-
nents in the nominating primary
about 1300-is evidence not only of
Mr.. Belts popularity but of conf
dence in his ability as a lawyer and
his competency as jurist. While
young in years he is old in experience.
Robert S. Bean began his career ON
the bench at 28; George III. Williams.
at 27, and Lawrence 4. Harris at 80.
That Harry ii. Belt, whom the re-
publicans have named for circuit
judge of this judicial district, will
in the years to come be recognized
as one of the foremost legal lights
of this commonwealth is a prediction
made by many of his professional
friends and acquaintance. And this
in itself is recommendation that is
one that should appeal to
the voter at the November election.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

(dead), Mrs. Otis Waite of Riekreall,
Mrs. E. A. Stenson of Rickreall, and
G. A. Orr of Portland-and it is here,
on the old home place that he still re-
sides, an honored and respected
"chip of the old block" The elder
Orr, who was a warm personal friend
of the distinguished Col. James Nes-
NTH, is now resident of Portland.
When a lad the subject of this bio
graphical sketch attended school at
Rickreall, working on the farm during
his spare time, and later he attend
ed a business college at Portland,
where he equipped himself with the
commercial branches, since which time
he has, with the exception of short
term of bookkeeping for the Capital
Lumber Company of Salem, titled the
soil. Ten years ago he was united
in marriage with Miss Estella Dalton
of Monmouth, to which union one off
spring was born, daughter now sew
en- years of age. Mr.. Orr is what is
commonly known as an enterprising
and prosperous farmer He stands
high in the councils of his fellowmen
in his community, and is active and
liberal in all progressive movements
for the upbuilding and development
of the country. In business affairs of
that section he has through merit gain
ed an enviable prominence, while So
cially he is a recognized leader among
men. AT present he is chairman of
the school board of District No. 26;
president of the Parent Teachers as
sociation, and director of the Rick
reall band, which he gratuitously or
ganized. He is something of a "jin-
err" belonging to the Masonic and
Artisan orders of Riekreall and the
Moose of Dallas, in addition to which |
fraternal organizations he is a member |
Of the Grange.
Mr.. Orr was urged into his pres
ent candidacy by the many friends
he made during the campaign of two
years ago, when he was defeated by
Mr.. John Grant, said to be the strong
EST man for the place in all Polk
county. and particularly insistent were
he loyal supporters of his own COM
nunity, which, though normally dem
ocratie, gave him a majority of close
% three to one, a fact in itself very
significant.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
WISE CHOICE IS MADE
REPUBLICANS NAME CAPABLE
MAN FOR TREASURER
Fred Holman of Falls City Was Born
and Reared in Good Old
Polk" County.

Fred j. Holman, the republican
nominee for county treasurer is a ma
reside north of Independence, was III
Preston Holman, pioneer who came
here from Missouri in 1913, and whose
death occurred in 1892. The subject
of this sketch first saw the light OF
day on farm six miles southwest
of Monmouth on April 18, 1878. He
attended the Elkins district school,
and later the State Normal, leaving
the latter institution of learning in
his Junior year. In 1905 he was uni
ted in marriage to Miss Beulah Van
Loan of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the
first acquaintance having been formed
at Independence, where Miss Van Lo-
an was visiting friends. To this un-
ion one child, daughter, was born
seven years ago.
For the past several years Mr.. Hol-
man has made Black Rock his home.
He was assistant postmaster at that
place under M. L. Thompson, and
also under H. w. Hall, receiving the
as postmaster three
years ago last December, which re-
sponsible position he resigned short
time ago. Mr.. Holman was also book
keeper at Falls City for Walter L.
Tooze and later when Mr.. Selig sue
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
GRANGE CoNVENEs TODAY.
Four Days Session of State Society in
Progress at Monmouth.

The forty-frst session of the Ore
gon State Grange convened at Mon
mouth this morning at 10 o clock, and
will continue in session four DAYS,
closing Friday night. Today the com
mittee on credentials will report and
resolutions will be submitted, which
will take up all day. This evening
the State Normal school and faculty
entertain the State Grange at ban
quet, where there will be addresses of
welcome and responses.
Tomorrow will be taken up with re-
ports and election of officers. Thurs
day there will be general business,
and it is expected to complete the
business Friday night. Resolutions
touching taxation, exemptions, doing
away with the State Senate and per.
tanning to legislation are expected to
be acted upon. Delega;as are request
ed not to leave for their homes until
Saturday morning, as there will be
four full days.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
BETTER MARKET DEMANDED.
Small Farmer Insists That a Change
Must Come.

Mr.. A. J. Shipley, who has a small
ranch three miles west of Monmouth,
was Dallas visitor last Saturday.
In conversation with a representative
of The Observer he said What our
country needs is a market for its pro-
ducts. Last year bushels of the fl
nest Strawberries rotted on my vines
because of over-production for local
consumption. A cannery, or a jam
factory, would have a tendency to
relieve the situation, thus making it
possible for the small farmer to real
ize on his labor, Prices might not
be as high under such conditions,
but a sure market is the great need,
and must obtain before our section
can come into its own.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
FIVE GIRLS TO GRADUATE.
Commencement Exercises at Salt
Greek Scheduled for Tomorrow.

Commencement Exercises at Salt
Greek Scheduled for Tomorrow.
The Salt Creek High school, of
which Mr.. W. E. Buell. is principal,
will hold its graduating exercises to-
morrow. The class consists of five
young ladies-Mabel Anna Aebi, Lena
Emily May, Loretta Marie Roberts,
Media Thiesies and Martha Villwock.
They have chosen for their class mot
to: "By our own efforts we hope
to rise" The class colors are pink
and green, and the flower is the wild
rose. The following program has
been arranged for the occasion: Mu-
sic invocation, Rev. Orthner; music;
Grafton, "Youth and Opportunity"
Media Thiesies; music; oration, "Uni-
versal Peace" Loretta Marie Roberts
class history and prophesy,
Martha Villwock Grafton, "Success, f"
Lena Emily May; music; valedictory,
Education for Girls" Mabel Anna
Aebi; music; address to class, Rev.
Chas. H. Dunsmore; music; presen-
tation of diplomas, E. F. Aebi; mu-
sic. The Perrydale orchestra will
provide music.
Professor Buell. has had splendid
success in the Salt Greek school, and
las been re-engaged for another year.