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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05
BALLSTON.
School will close today.

School will close today.
Helen Anderson is here from Me
Minnville.
Rea Craven was here from Dallas
Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Cook were at
Independence ON Decoration day.
J. IL. Butler and son, Jesse, were
Portland visitors ON Saturday
Ed Koub was over from Salem dur
ing the week.
Mrs. J. $. Newbill and Mr. and
Mrs. G. w. Newbill attended the fu-
neral of Mr.. Loise Ncwbill at Har-
monv last week.
Mrs. May Mcdaniel came up from
Portland for Decoration day
Wesley Green was an Amity visitor
Saturday.
J. Nj. Agce spent Saturday at Nc
Minnville.
Alfred Campbell has rented and
will occupy Mrs. Newbill's property.
O. +. Frocht made business trip
10 Portland Thursday
Mrs. H. c. Thomas went to Me
Minnville Friday afternoon.
Clarence Blanchard made a business
trip to McMimville Saturday.
Mrs. Drusilla Coffee of McMinn-
vile is staying with her aunt, Mrs.
Ann Comegys, while Mrs. Comegys
is visiting relatives in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. 'Newbill were
Salem visitors Monday.
W. H. Morris took his family TO
Forest Grove Friday to attend the
Adventist camp-meeting.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05
DOES 1T PAY?
BALLOT TITLE DRAFTED.

Attorney-General Crawford has pre-
pared and transmitted to Secretary of
State Oleott the ballot title for the
$500 tax exemption amendment to
be voted upon by the people at the
coming general election. 1t reads as
follows:
"Its purpose is to exempt from as
sessment and taxation, dwelling hous-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05
Give Silver Tea.

The Ladies' Altar Society of the
Catholic church gave a Silver Tea
at the home of Mrs. Huff's on South
First street. The rooms were at
tractively decorated with flowers
which presented a most charming ap-
pearance. All present enjoyed the
event very neutrality-suspicious. En-
terprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05

In the Circuit Court of the State
of Oregon. for the County of Polk.
Fay Anthony, Plaintiff, VS.. Robert
Anthony, Defendant.
To Robert Anthony:-In the name
Of the state of Oregon, you are here
BY required to appear and answer
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05

One must be poor to know the luxury
Of giving.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05
POLK COUNTY NEWS.
Correspondents Wanted.

The Observer wants a cor
respondent in every communi-
ty in Polk county not now
represented, and is desirous
Of getting in touch with some
person in each locality who
will send in the news of that
locality. Write this office for
particulars. Do it now.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-05
AIRLIE

County Roadmaster Finn was here
with our road supervisor, inspecting
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
VOUCHER FOR EFFICIENCY.

VI |. i
The Republican party of West
Virginia made no mistake when 1t
sent the Hon. Howard Sutherland to
congress, as tile record he has made
lis among the prideful things it can
boast OF. Mr.. Sutherland Is one Of
the men serving his first term in
congress, who, although he belongs
to the minority party, has impressed
his personality and ability on the
house. He has succeeded nlagnifi-
Gently. He has made good by meas
uring up to every hope and every
expectation that the thousands OF
West Virginians who helped to elect
him in 1912 had for him. Honest
and honorable, Independent ana
courageous, able and Industrious, at
tentive and courteous, just and pa
triotic-thcse are Just few of the
fine things that can be said OF How
ard Sutherland in all truth, without
becoming extravagant and fulsome
/ in praise of him personally and his
fine record of service to his country
and to his state.
Congressman at Large SutlGr-
lands candidacy for reelection
should raise no doubts in the minds
OF tile intelligent voters. He is the
right man in the right place. :
Wheeling Intclligencer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
A TARIFF EXAMPLE At HOME.

AS an example OF the workings OF
tile Underwood tariff and its effects
upon industry and labor, an instance
affecting the Empire Furniture Com
epany Of this city, may be cited. This
company has just received from the
Singer Sewing Machine Company
cancellation OF an order for a car
load OF finished product, intended
for the factories Of that company
located in the state OF New Jersey
A letter received by the Empire Eur
niture Company. announcing the
cancellation stated that, under the
Democratic tariff laws, sewing ma
chimes could be manufactured IN
England and Scotland and shipped
into this country i'll competition
with the American made product
The letter further stated that the
pay roll Of the Singer company had
been cut, as Il result OF tariff cOndi-
tions, from $125,000 to $4,000 per
week. AS shown here we have To-
cal industry deprived OF business,
local workingmen deprived Of labo:
ana a great American industry, en-
Iploying many thousands of men Ill
the United States. forced greatly to
curtail its output, reducing its pay
roll and removing the source of live
lihood from thousands of American
workingmcn. This is an incident
standing out in the general condi'
ton that Democratic congressman
propose to perpetuate by uphold
ing the hands" of the president. -
Hcrald-Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
West virginia Wesleyan College.
Reception

Reception.
One of the most enjoyable features
OF the conference was the session,
held last night when addresses Of
welcome were heard by the several
hundred assembled clergymen, from
various section of tile state.
Rev. o. Dale King, district super
intendent of the Morgantown dis
trict of the conference, in happy
manner introduced the speakers of
the evening. Mayor Anthony Bowen,
in his usual pleasing manner well
coined the body OF ministers to this
city and DR.. H. c.. Howard in behalf
OF the two Methodist churches OF
Fairmont welcomed them to the hos
pitality of the churches.
In behalf Of the conference Rev. S.
X. Arbuthnot responded to the ad-
dresses of welcome.
Splendid music was furnished by
the church choir.
Following the addresses, an infor-
nal reception was held in the church
parlors, the Ladies Of the Personal
Workers League of the First church
ana a committee Of ladies' from the
Diamond street church, acting as
hostcsses. The affair was decided
success and was greatly enjoyed. De-
licious refreshments were served
throughout the evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
MOTHERS PENSIONS.
fMorgantown Post-chronicle

(Morgantown Post-Chronfcle.)
A considerable number OF the
states have passed what are known as
mothers pension laws. These meas
ures provide that whenever moth
er is found without means for the
Iup-bringfng of her children, because
of the death OF the breadwinner OF
the family or other disaster, the gov
eminent, through some appropriate
agency, shall step into the gap and
pay the woman a pension sufficient
to prevent the breakup of the fam
lily group until the &c children have
reached an age at which they can
| take care OF themselves. Our worE-
mems compensation law in West Fir-
ginia makes such provision for Wild
ows with dependent children in all
cases covered by the operation OF tho
act, but there are many cases of de3-
titute mothers to which the terms OF
the compensation act cannot be made
TO apply.
There is likely to be an effort
made for the enactment OF a mothers
pension law ny Tue hCNl iG5 ASIoh"A' -
If such measure is drawn with
proper regard for local conditions,
and in such way as to help rather
than hinder the existing forces that
are working for the conservation and
protection OF Childhood, it will be 4
wise step in the direction of social
Justice. Tie mother is rendering so
ciety service in the rearing of her
children. If she is in need OF assist
ance to enable her to perform that
function with efficiency, the we'll
being of society demands that the as
sistance shall be furnished.
The principle which underlics tn"
mothers pension legislation is SINH
lar to that which has given lis the
workmcn's compensation act. In
some of the European and Austral-
asian countries 1t has been developed
into an elaborate system Of indus
trial and cd age pensions which is
Intended to remove the stigma OF
pauperism from human civilization.
The principle is sound, in its etht-
cal and it's economical bearings, but
the elaboration of workable meth
cd of dealing with a given situation
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07

lis no easy matter. The experience
lot some II the states IS full Of ms
lstractiye suggestion for law makers
vino attempt tie task OF drifting a
tmothers pension law that VIII not
tend TO pauperfze q certain propors
tions of5 Its bene dciaries: II.
five could have a compulsory
stat e-Wide Industrial workers. in-
suirance system, administered on the
lines OF our workme ems compensation
act, covering the risk OF disability
from old age orsother cause and APP
plying to all the citizens OF the
state, it would have advantages over
any other pension system. Nothing
so elaborate as that has been at
tempted in any of our sister states,
but the time will come when the
business. of furnishing life insur-
ance and insurance against old age
and disability, as we'll as industrial
accidents, will be one of the recog'
lnized functions Of the state, and the
government will perform that func-
tion for all its citizens alike on
equal terms. Meanwhile the moth
crs' pension acts in nearly half oi
| the states are contributing toward
that larger measure of social justice
for which we are all yearning, ant
West Virginia ought not to lag IL
the procession of progressive com
monwealths.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
FAX RaosTERs.

When YOU elect Democratic adj
min isttation always commence 70
look out for extra taxation. The
national government has already
given us an extra income tax and.
now We are 70 have an extra war var:
tax 81 time of peace.
The Democratic Fairmont cts
government has taxed pracd cally
Sesxerythfng IN sight since IT came
into power. 1T has put a n extra liz
eense tax on many businesses taxed
vehicles; automobiles, drays, ETC.,
and, has addedaa corporation tax to
ftst list of achievements. II. tried to
|fnfIict ia burdensome water tax but
was forced to repeal it under fire
and in the face of a referendum Pc
Triton, AS tax boosters the Demo
Gratis are the real pippins.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
Republican
Candidate For
Senator
His Platform

Beat the Bosses. Change the
Charter (Fairmont).
Take Care of the Taxpayers.
Give Labor Lift and a Square
Deal to ALI.
Promote the Social and General
Welfare and all Progressive Leglsla'
ton.
Free School Books.
Homestead Tax Exemption up to
S1,00C.
Strict Enforcement of Yost Law.
Perpetuate Our Free Institutions
Free Speech. Free Press, Free
Schools, Free Homes.
Submission of Women's Suffrage
Question to the Vote of the People.
County Salaries Law-0pposed to
Paving. to Sheriffs in Counties like
Marion Fees of $25, 900 per Year and
Clerks from $4,000 to $4,000.
State Wide Primary Election Law
Give all Political Parties Repre-
sentation on Election Boards.
Equal Rights to all, Special Priv
ileges to None.
Abolish intermediate Court MAR
ion County,.
Good Roads.
Agricultural Extension.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
Thorn were at Clarence Smiths on
Wednesday evening, helping cut sap:

Thorn were at Clarence Smith on
Wednesday evening, helping cut
pies. /;
Charles Musgrave, OF Royal Char
el, was at ]. q. Rice's Sunday.
The principal occupation of thei
young folks is chestnut huntii1t
Quite number were out Sunday
last and report plenty ffchestnn
wild grapes and a good times
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Valentine
and Miss Ncttie Musgrayes were sun
day visitors at Jesse Rtce's:
Arthur Hoult spent Sunday With
Will Thorn. WI II
Misses Elsie and Emma n Ice and
Mabel Keefovcrf spent Sunday even
ing with Martha Google.
Clyde Floyd, Of Fairy view, was on
this run Sunday. q IN
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray AMOS were ct
Madison Smiths Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde y eelyf were 81
Roy GOGGLES sunday.ll4
Mr.. and Mrs j.. g: Rice were ~
Pots Smiths Friday N ight.
Asa Smith was o shopp CT az lsistys
mont Friday evening.
The Sunday School at his plaee
is progressing. nicely undo our new
superintendent, Mr.. e. 81. Mus groyts
The school is not So large sas could
he wished. but we hope more inter
est will be taken and we will l1iEys
much larger enrolment especially
of the young people,.
Tie stork visited he ONE q
Julia Devault one day last week ana
brought her big boy::S
Hugh Thorn was out for g sunday
SWEETIE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
THE NEW YORK PRIMARY.

Returns from the New York pri-
maries, compiled in practically COM
'plete form, confirm an impression
created by events in dozen otNc:
states during the past three months.
1t proves that, even where foose'
welt, founder OF the Progressive par
ty. and the source of whatever
strength it retains; has been per-
active and in personal
charge of It's. affairs. that party car
make but poor showing in compe-
'tition with the Republican party
Roosevelt threw all the force OF his
personality, his energy. and all OF
his skill of management into the
New York primary election fight. He
took his first stand in favor of fu-
sion, and selected IL Republican for
the Progressive partytto. support Tor
governor. Personal differences
however, caused this plan to bc
abandoned. The Great Chief of tlIy
Progrcssives, therefore, renowned
Human, and pinned his faith to
Davenport: In the boroughs OF
Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn,
Queens and Richmond, practically
complete returns show that Dnven-
port, with Rooseyclt's endorsement
and personal aid. received but 7,6+0
votes, the Republicans polling Co.
712 votes in the same ..prccincts'
'Sulzcr, the discrcditcd ex-governor
OF New York, who also ran as Pro-
eressive candidate in the same pri-
mary, received 6,993 votes, making q
total Progressive yotc-if we may
allow Suffers personal following to
be credited to the Progresstve'show-
'ing-oF 14,G42.
It is obvious, therefore, that the
Progrcssivcs even under the spell oil
Roosevelt's personal presence are nc
longer to be swayed by him as leader
of the Progressive party. They arc
returning in spite of him, and what
ever following he may have after
this year he will be forced to claim
as member Of the Republican par
ty, or else find himself in the en-
barrassing position of being once
great leader without party.
1t is now being generally agreef
that the vast majority of the mcn
who voted for Roosevelt i'll 1871
we're Republicans actuated by wha
10 them appeared to be justtfiablc
motives. In their realignment as
Republicans they come offering nt
apology, nor is any apology expect
cd. They forgive the Republicans,
and a mutual amnesty is proclaimed
The progressive element of the Re-
publican party will be the ruling Gle
ment in 1916, because there will be
no othr element except sancl!
progressive element.
Hundreds OF thousands OF men,
realizing this condition, are return
ing now, preferring not to await TIE
developments Of 1916. This is true
in every state in the union. 1t will
be found to be asst rue in West Vir-
gfnia as in any other state. Indeed,
the recreation of the Republican
party in West Virginia will be prac-
tically, VIGOROUSLY complete, as
shown in next months election. -
Herald-Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
INCONVENIENCE

e C.
Fairmont extends a hearty well
come to the ministers Of the M. r..
church who have assent in this
city In heir annual conference.
Flafrmont is d popular and con-
Nenfent meeting place for any kind
Of state Getting and always re-
cefYes her guests with outstretched
and open arms lin the warmness Of
her Hospitality.
The visiting ministers will tlna
that they are not only coming to a
good live city whose people are al
ways busy with commercial and in
dustrial pursuits but tosa city whose
iyfc8prideS is Of d high order, whose
churches and church Workers are far
above the ordinary, and whose min
listers are wide. awake and progress
siyes
The two local ministers of the NJ.
ID. church, lev. l.. B. Bowers and DR..
Howard, are good examples OF
tile kind Of ministers Fairmont APP
.pteciates. These men are both young
and active in their work and preach
ito large congregations: DR.. Howard
has the honor o. presiding over the
largest congregation in the city and
perhaps his church, in the building
otwhich@ he took g leading part, is
one the best churclf4edifices in the
state. This magnificent building
stands as aSsubsta tial monument to
the fealty Of the church people Of
Eairmont and ttoSt the, permanancy and
stability q theirSwork.
Tie Diamond Street M. E. church
over which Rev. Bowers presides, is
another one Of the strong churches
of the city.
The popularity of these two min
istess Who will Ibe very largely re-
aponstble for tlIeJS entertainment Of
visiting ministers during the con-
ference; IS proven by the unanimity
with which tlieir respective congre-
eations request their continued SER
yiee. Both Rev: Bowers and DR..
Howard are live wire" preachers
fuIl#of vim and vigor and their abtl-
ity VIII DE more fully appreciated by
the visitors when they become more
acgnatnte with their good and eff,
Gent work in airmont.
THESY0sTs Law.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
Methodist
Conference

CONTINUED from Page Two.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
NOT SO BoAsTFUL.

Since it has been ascertained that
the mail box at theB.& o. station.
the procuring Of which is the only
thing the New Freedom press can
boast that Congressman Nicely has
done for Fairmont, was in fact put
there two years before he was elect
cd, the Boosting Of this great service
has not been quite SO loud from cer7
ain quarters. I'll hi. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07

state. Tie will OF the 10000 ma
iority of the voters OF the state who
expressed their approval of this law,
lis being carried into effect very sue
eessfully. 1t is in fact law with
teeth" that'bite and law that pro-
Ihibits. But the issue is not by any
tneans u dead one. In Maine 1t was
Ia live issue again in the state cleo
ltion after many years OF prohibition.
In Kansas it is live issue in the
present campaign. 1t will be made
q live issue before the legislature o.
West Virginia at every session. AT
tempts will be made by the liquor
Interests and their paid lobbyists to
E,breuk down and weaken the law in
every possible way to discredit pro-
IliDitiOn. Attempts will be made to
jauthoriZc the establishment OF clubs
(which is the cleverest of devices to
forestall thee Effectiveness OF proht-
bitiOn.
Some of the courts of the state
have already decided that II Is not
unlawful to give liquor away. Civ
ling whiskey away, or treating, has
always been one Of the most pernict-
Gus of practices. Many sober man
has been started on u drunken de-
bauch by the treat" Many crime
can be traced to the drink OF liquor
given to another party. If Il man
wants to buy liquor and drink it
In, ;,,..olF In uou with SoOla rrupn saw
THAT that is his business as long as
| Tie does not disturb anybody else,
but when lie buys jug Of liquor
and gives it to his neighbors lie Is
infringing upon the rights of his
neighbors. That is not his business
but the business of the wives and
mothers of the man whom he is lead
ing astray by giving him drink.
He Is placing temptation in his
way that lie would not otherwise be
called upon to resist.
Sec. z of the Yost law reads as
follows:
1.-THE keeping or giving away OF
Intoxicating liquors. or any shift or
devices whatever, to evadc the provi-
sions OF this act shall be deemed an
unlawful selling within the provi-
sions OF this act
Tie courts have already held that
giving away liquor unless 1t Is done
as device to cover up u sale, is not u
Violation of the Yost law. II the
courts are right about this there is
room for improvement of the law. 1t
ought to be made an offense TO give
away Intoxicating liquors under
any condition. 1t is therefore very
important that the people elect rcp-
'resentatives to the, legislature who
are in full sympathy with the en-
tforcement OF the law. The nominees
of tile Republican party in Marion,
county are SO pledged. BY this
pledge they will, no doubt, lose
many votes, but 1t is the duty OF
those who favor the strict enforce
.ment of this lawyto support the men
who are coming putin the open on
this question and sacrificing votes
to uphold the will OF the people.
Marion county gave more than 1000
majority for prohibition and the
sentiment has not, changed. It hos
in fact grown stronger for prohibi-
ton since the good effects are al
ready so noticeable. Tie people Of
Marion county, or very large MA
pority. Of them, favor national pro-
Inhibition and that will soon come.
Y sii .....,.. y. ...l.-. :, =.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07

D. y.
-R. d. Hall, p. Q. Mnsgrave, ]. l..
Dotson, D. w. Walter, Clemmer War
rem, w. P. Clark, A. NJ. Crabtree, A.
M. Barlow.
Conference Relations-R, B. Ward,
VIM. Fallen, D. L., Ash, c.. d. Smith,
WIN. Hartinger, w. a. Byus, Roy Nc
Cuskey, E. p. Idleman.
Episcopal Fund-o. A. Kelley, W.
w. Morris, Fred Mcclure, Harry
Blackhurst, A. J. L. Curtis, P. L.
Curtis, P. L. Bent, j. b. Workman, T.
NJ. McCarty.
District Conference Journals-H.
M. strader, G. D. Johnson, P. Y. De-
Bolt, Lloyd Fast, Fl. NJ. Law, D. L.
Roid, w. F. Sheppard, r. D. Hall.
The remainder OF the morning was
given over to routine business and u
discussion Of topics Of Importance to
the conference.
The following program will be OBJ.
served this afternoon and tonight:
$3.50 p. m. - Annual al visionary
sermonNV c. Harting \
4 200 3. F1yang ism.
sss.7:30 p. IN Ami ersary OF Board
EofsEducat ion, m n, y,
residfne I. p! Btrd.
Addres Pres: w II: CRAWFORD
egheny College.
y IA VI 3sshess I9FaR Carl q Il0UaN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07

The Times published long arti-
Gle yesterday morning defining u pc.
litfcal boss. The Times ought to
know.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-07
PHARoAH's RUN.

Mabel Kcerover was at William
Brooks Wednesday.
viii, Hugh, John and Gilbert