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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Short Stories.

Spanish dictionaries contain about
100000 words.
The price of gold is fixed by law at
500. O.671S34625323 an ounce.
The most common letter is e. In
1000 letters e occurs 1877 times in
English. 1874 times In French. las In
Spanish and 17S in German.
A big New York store, doing busi
ness Of $10,000,000 annually, estimates
that per cent Of its sales, or 5000, 900,
is stolen from the store every year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Electric Sparks.

At Goteborg, Sweden, the cost of an
electric lamp is only So year.
According to French experimenter,
the temperature Of the carbon fla
ment in an ordinary incandescent lamp
approaches 1900 degrees.
Experiments by large telephone
company have proved that 1,S00 wires
can be crowded into the same size ca
BILE heretofore used for only 1,200 wires
without impairing their efficiency.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Labor savinq Postman.

One Of the sights to be remembered
in Portugal. said the Rev. II. o. Fen
ton. lecturng at the Royal Photograph
ic society, was that Of the postman de-
livering his letters among the congre-
CATION at church on Sunday, thereby
saving himself many weary walk
Doll Mall Gauakto D.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

Now that the embargo is of, and
arms can be shipped into Mexico,
there ought to be better chances for
the different rebel bands to keep on
fighting, and not be compelled to
spend so much Of their time in get
ting ammunition and arms.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

The same decision of the Supreme
Court which made Salem and several
other towns ia Oregon dry. has a diff
ferent effect or Sweet Home which
was dry and voted wet, therefore ihis
decision would be wet for them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
In PORTLAND

A most pleasing high grade hotel that is uniquely
different" and homelike.
Equally pleasing are the economical prices
In the heart of Portlands interesting and essential
points of business and social life
European plan from S1.00
American plan from $500
NORTONIA HOTEL
Send for illustrated folder 11th just off Washington St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

Washington reports says that dur
ing January customs receipts fell
nearly $6,O00,0O0 below the cores
ponding month of 1913. At the time
of the enactment of the tariff act,
treasury officials expected to see a
customs falling off of about $40, ,000,-
600 year, so that January figures
created no sensation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
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ALI AROUND
Gleanings of Interest From
our Exchanges and Elsewhere.

The movement to create new
county out of the western end of
Lane County, with Flirence as the
county seat, has taken definite form.
A petition is now being circulated in
the district affected, asking the county
court to have the question placed
upon the ballot at the November
election, at which time there must be
a vote cast showing 65 per cent. in the
territory proposed to be made new
county, and 35 per cent. in the rest
of the old county, favorable, for the
question to carry. From reports the
people in the western end of Lane
county are strongly in favor of the
creation of the new county, which
would probably be named Siuslaw,
while the people of the eastern end of
the county also seem favorable to the
project.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

The demands of the English teach
ers now on a strike an hardly be
called exorbitant. They ask for a
minimum wage of $500 year, which
is something less than $40 week.
This is not lavish remuneration for
services which require long and ex-
pensive preliminary study. Teaching
is the most important work there is
to do in the modern world, and, next
to preaching, it is the worst paid. A
vigorous strike may help matters.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

At last the new secretary of the
interior of the Philippine Islands is
on his way to his post. Delayed for
two months while a protest to the
senate against his appointment was
being investigated, Winifred T. Deni-
son sailed Tuesday on the steamship
China, after missing eight consecu-
tive liners previously.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

American Charge d'Affaires o.
Shaughnessy Tuesday received from
Secretary of State Bryan instructions
to notify Americans and other for
eigners in the Mexican capital of
President Wilson'S determination to
lift the embargo against the importa-
tion by the rebels or arms and ammW
milton from the United States.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Willamette Valley
Lumber Co.
LODGE DIRECTORY

UNITED ARTISANS--Dallas Assem-
bly,, No. AS, meets on first and third
Mondays CT each month at Wood
man hall. Visiting members made
welcome.
w. J. WHITE, M. A.
WILLIS SIMONTON. Secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

A. +. & A. M.-Jennings Lodge, No.
9. meets second and fourth Fridays
of each month, In Masonic hall on
Main street. Visiting brethren well
come.
W. R. ELLIS, w. M.
WALTER S. MUIR. Secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

WOODMEN. OF. THE. WORLD
Dallas Camp No. 209 meets in w. O.
w. Hall on Tuesday evening of each
week. J. +. Driscoll, Consul Com.
f. j. Craven, Clerk.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09

Miss l.. Isaacson announces her
Spring Millinery opening showing the
latest designs in foreign and domestic
makes Thursday April 9th. .
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
LOCAL BREVITiEs.
; : %$S**S ***s = = !

The funeral or the late Miss Florenr
Hartman viii he held Monday morn
ing With scr, ices iu the sacred Hear
church and lntrrment m Lake View.
Mrs William putmar and children
who have been visiting az the home of
/ Mr.. ana Mrs Arthur Lohh in OSoeo.
.a. departed this morning Tor then
home in Detroit
John Grimes and Frank Chazel ui
lOsceala left to-day for lronWood, whety
they expect 60 locatc.
Arthur H. Woodward uC outondg q
is visiting with friends in Calumet for
- short time.
CON :. sullivan of ESgauaha is the
guest ot friends in this city.
/ J.. kock al Oshkosh. WIS, is "a husi-
ness visitor in Calumet.
The Spery and Hutchinson bowling
iycs viii engage In "a match on the
Cubs alleys at $50 o'clock this even
INK
\ daughter has arrived az the home
II Mr. and Mrs. Charles RaSauucn.
There viii bee no meeting of the
Calumet Wuman's club tomorrow. ow-
.ug L. the fact it is Good Friday.
Special Maundy Thursday services
were held in many of the churches f
Calumet today and were largely at
tended
Miss Margaret Morrison OF Iaurium
is reported TO be seriously IN.
Miss Pearl Peters departed this az
ternoon FOR Jackson. Mich. To visit
friends.
Hans Skrogstad viii leave today for
Wheeler, Wis, where me- expects to-
spend some time and possibly will To-
cate.
Thomas Lesh has arrived home from
Milwaukee.
Mrs. \. Knivel and Mrs. George Fax
will leave this evening for Detroit
John Finnegan of Greenland is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Mar
maduke Jacka.
George Strucel jani,or of the fire
station is confined to his home with
illness His position is being filled 10y
Joseph Plautz.
The new store of Yoo ana Roshofsky
ON Norh Firth street will be opened
for business saturday. II is up-to-date
in every particular.
William 5. Treverrow miner en-
ployed at the Mohawk mine suffered |
the loss of his hand Tuesday when an
explosion of powder occurred while D"
was engaged i'm charging a hole.
The Mohawk Young Mems club will
give a skating party i'm the Glaciadom
this evening. 1t is believed this event |
viii establish new record for late
skating IN the copper countr.
Howard Sermons and sister. Miss
Mae Sermons, who have been visiting |
among Cornwall friends for some time. |
have returned to the copper country |
They will he Joined by their mother, |
Mrs. Eliza Semmons i'm May.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
Rt,,'K BEER.

Calumet brewing Co.'S Book Beer Is
now ON the market. Bottled in quarts
and pints. Phone Pa for a case to-
y.--Advertisement. IL
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
LEAGUE FORMED
BY MOVIE" men
Mutual Betterment and Booking
of Features Is Object

copper country motion picture eNhi-
bitors met yesterday afternoon in the
offices OF the Grown thoater and form
ed an organization which VIII De
known as the Copper Country Motion
Picture Exhibitors Lcasuc." Repre-
srutativcs OF the following named the
alters were present and took an active
par an the organization: crown, Calu-
met; Lyric. Laurium; Pastime, On'o-
Iagon; savoy. Hancock and star,
houghton. The following officers we've
-hosen;
President, w. l.. Foley.
Secretary and Agent, u. T.. Rices
Treasurer. Robert Nelson.
Directors. - T.. Rice Robert Nelson,
Ben Gcttelman, Arthur Woodward,
John G.. Vogel and W. l.. Foley.
The principal object of the associa-
tion is 90 book special feature pictures
FOR the picture houses of the copper
country. The first big booking of this
nature is "Perils of Pauline" in iiftj
! c'lA' 'H' NiNN AHlf' IttIS OF NHlNH WA
Doe shown at the Star theater. Hough-
ton. April 10; Pastime theater. onto
MACON, April II, Crown theater Calu-
met. April 10; Lyric heater, Lauriuc.
April 10, and Savoy theater, Hancock,
April II.
The league will also work for mutual
Eettcrmcnt of the copper country show
houses.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
PLAN EXTENDED PROGRAM.

The ladies of the Centennial NJ T..
church nave arranged splendid pro-
grams so be rendered in connection
with the annual hazaar, which will
open Thursday afternoon at o'clock
ana continue through Friday and sat.
uriay ON Friday evening At p. m
there VIII be a special service of song
entitled, THE Pink Rose" and Salur-
day evening AZ o'clock supper will be
served
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
1873 ARE AIDED
BY ASSOCIATION
Report of calumet's Organized
Charities is Given Out

From Nay . tu Mar. O I. faur month,
~ trr winter season. the Calumet As
~oeltrd charities extended m.ieya,
relief ta t.faI OF ,,2 individuals. a,-
.urjms 90 thr rc.art made uaH'.. Roe
tay Deg the sr.rr'ars. Miss Clarl.a
Iurss The a>~'.iat ar-~ Hnaks show
$40 cases lu VII en thr assistance has
been extended $40 nru ,t>,>. I-- oIf
cases ani 1873 continued eases pras-
tioaly each easy Hc.ug that OBJ, rtm.-
ly of TWO or more
Widows. families ~ distress rhrouch
,ae illness of o., Na., ea-uyr or tat
t4,t tua, be- has been .a,afaei,atol
and deserted women make ua The hatt
of tile cases Cd, shown ~ lh, following
statement &C ~ay.al status ur new ar3
..l cases Widows o.. married gua.
lIe, -s deserted WOMEN. -.. children
three. single women. ,Ua. >iuIlr men.
onr divorced women. ore. v.dower.
ores and orphan. ole. Tia, total num-
Der ~ married couples requiring relic:
is olHslder.hIy higher than usual and
this in a measure may be attributed 10
the strike.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
NINE TEAMS TO ENTER.

Calumet will be represented by nine
bowling teams in the copper country
tournament on the Kettcnbeil alleys at
teams entered being the G. d IL. team
Sperry & Hutchinson. Cubs, Ahmeeks.
Commercials, Elks, Can Cans, Social
club No. l, Million Dollar team and
Cubs Juniors.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
CASE AGAIN CONTINUED.

The case Of John Lampsa, charged
with murder in connection with the
shooting ana subsequent death of Al
bert Salo last week, was again con-
tinued In the court OF Justice &. o.
Jackola today until April 10. The tes-
t.mony offered last week by witnesses
was read today and the signatures Of
witnesses attached. 1t is expected adj
ditonal Witnesses will be heard one
Wcck from todnv.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
TERMEDIATES TO ORGANIZE.

There will be a meeting of the mem
bcrs of the intermediate division of the
Calumet Y. NJ. &. A. i'm the lecture
room this evening for the purpose of
organizing TO promote. social, religi-
Gus, educational and physical WORK.
The club will be organized along SINH
lar lines 10 other active Y. NJ. &. \.
organizations for various groups.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
WARNING AGAINST FIRES.

Joseph Trudcll, chief of the Red
Jacket IRE department. this morning
issued Il warning against fires, asking
that al residents us" extra prccau-
ton To prevent the accumulation of
rubbish about their premises. also to
see that their chimncys ale in good
condition. Arrangements rave been
made with chimney sweep who will
be at the service of residents notify
ing the fire station.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
F. OF A. CLASS AT GAY.

Members of Court Traverse. Forest
crs of America of Gay have arranged
for big initiatory session at Gay ON
Saturday evening, April 49, when Of
iicrrs and members will he present
from all parts of the copper country.
IN" principal addresses will be dellr-
cred 10y w. Frank James of Hancock,
Edwin Edwards Of Calumet and Frank
Leonard Of Hubbell.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
GRAFTON is DELIVERED.

Chris Tucker, winner in the recent
sub-district oratorical contest at Han.
cock, delivered his Grafton at a gather
ing of the pupils in Che higher grades
Of the Centennial Heights school this
morning. The Grafton was received
with great interest by the pupils of
that school II was delivered i'm a
very rorceful manner.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
TO PLANT TROUT FRY.

The Austrian Rod and Gun club Of
'alumr' has made application To- tho
tate tsh hatchery for a large consign-
mont ~ trout fry 10 bc planted in the
streams "f tho copper country this
spring. As soon as the weather per-
m's tn" members plan to put their
rifle range IN shape and resume rifle
aud sun practice.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETS.
E. Pctermann and z. M. Wetzel are
Re appointed by Board.


The Calumet township board mct
.,slerday 60 mGfy the result of the
recent election and To- transact other
business Bills for the election and
other township expenses also were APP
proved
The board re-apppiuted Attorney \.
j.. Peternann to be- township attorney
ana Robert NJ Wctzcl Ia be- township
health cfiircr
The township board viii hold sta
Htory meeting Monday afternoon to
consider applications for liquor Ii
s"nscS. Four applications have been
received for saloon licenses and two
applications from brewing companies.
II is probable others will lie received
before the date set for the meeting.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-09

dsire 10 take this rublic means of
thanking both the delegates in the
Calumet Township convention who
nominated mo for township treasurer
and for the support of the voters at the
polls election day Respectfully,
WILLIAM J. PASCOE.
Advertisement o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
Official Report of
French War Office

Paris Dec. 4.-The following Official
communication was issued tonight:
"At no place along the entire front
has there been any notable incident.
son our right wing we have made
progress In the direction Of and near
TO Aitkirch.
During the day Of December we
took e91 prisoners IN the region Of the
north alone"
Following is the communique issued
earlier in the day:
'Tn Belgium there has been an inter
mittent but fairly spirited cannonade
between the railroad from Ypres TO
Roulers and the highway between
Becelsere and Pass Chendaele, where
the infantry Of the enemy endeavored
to gain ground, but quite without sue
cess.
AT Yermelles we are continuing the
work Of organizing the positions taken
from the enemy.
From the Somme 10 the Argonne
region there is quiet along the entire
front.
an the Argonne there have been
several attacks on the part Of German
infantry, but all were repulsed by our
troops, particularly al La Corne, 10 the
northwest of the Forest of Grurie.
There has been some artillery firing
IN the Woevre district and in Lorraine.
"There is nothing to report in
Alsace."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
Feeling of Government
and People Increasing
ly in Favor of War.
CHAMBER IN TURMOIL
AT FIERY SPEECHES
Colajanni Pictures Tricolor
Waving from St. Justus's
Tower in Trieste.
by Cabls % ID, rrfhunr I

Bordeaux, Dec. 4.-The report that
Italy may relinquish her position Of
armed neutrality in favor Of the Allies
at some perhaps no distant date tallies
with certain information received here
to-day. This information is in no sense
official, but its source is trustworthy.
O.. There is good evidence for believing
not only that Italian public opinion is
increasingly in favor OF the Allies, but,
moreover, that the new Italian govern
ment is inclined to follow such drift
Of public opinion in Italy. No more
definite statements can be made at
present, but it is considered here that
the passage in the Premier's speech
to Parliament, referring TO the Italian
aspirations, is particularly significant.
To-day's session in the Chamber of
Deputies was stormy one. Two So
cialist and two Republican members
commended the EARNED neutrality" re-
marks of the Premier and demanded
action. The climax Of the session came
when Deputy Colajanni declared, amid
thunders of applause, that he hoped
soon the Italian tri-color would wave
from the top of the Tower of st. Justus
in Trieste.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
HOLY WAR DRIVES
MANY FROM TURKEY
Refugees Expelled from Interior
Arriving at Seaports in
Large Numbers.

Washington, Dec. 4.-As a result Of
the holy war, the proclamation Of
which by Turkey was confirmed in dis
patches to the State Department to-
day, refugees expelled from the in
terror are constantly arriving at sea-
ports, according to reports received
from Ambassador Morgenthsu. About
100 French citizens are at Beirut, Ire
bizond and Smyrna, and the number
is being increased daily. They will be
aided by the diplomatic and consular
representatives of the United States.
Mr.. Morgenthau reports that he has
made representations TO the Turkish
government, asking the release Of Sir
Edwin Pears. DR.. Louis Mizzi. NAL
tese lawyer, and a Colonel Churchill
have been arrested and taken 70 Ce-
sarea The dispatch also mentions the
departure of $50 persons, presumably
monks, for Bulgaria.
Information of the proclamation Of
holy war was given by the Servian
Minister at Bucharest, who said his
government had declared imperative
all treaties with the Ottoman Empire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
or six pairs for $1.00

most empty Of coal and with her speed
considerably reduced, due, presumably,
20 fast steaming." Continuing, the re-
port says:
"She has been especially fitted for
mine laying, but, so far as is known,
she has now no mines on board, the
probability being that these have been
sown on the high seas under cover OF
darkness. From past experience II is
known that the track of merchant
shipping, neutral as well as British, Is
q favored locality for this operation.
"German floating mines are con-
stantly being sighted. On many occa-
sions these mines have proved still
TO be dangerous. Merchant vessels
should, therefore, be warned Of the
grave danger TO which they are ex-
posed. They must bear in mind that
waters which, owing 20 their great
depth, heretofore have been regarded
IS comparatively safe, must now be
navtgated with caution"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
RUSSIA SENDS GOLD
TO GREAT BRITAIN
Will Ship S4O,OOO,OOO 10 Apply
to Providing Exchange for
Arglo-Russian Trade.

London, Dee. 4.-Great Britain has
reached an agreement with the Rus
sian government under which the for
mer, in consideration Of q shipment OF
s.oO0,oOo pounds sterling (s4o,ooo,ooo)
from Russia to England, will arrange
with the Bank Of England to discount
under guarantee Of the British gov
eminent q further amount Of $4,000
600 $3.50, 900 ,oOo) In Russian Treasury
bills. The rate Of discount will be on
the basis Of the rate at which Great
Britain has been able to borrow for
her own needs.
The 100000 Will be applied by
Russia to providing exchange fo11
Anglo Russian trade. The sl2,Ooo'Voo
will be used TO pay coupons on the
Russian external debts, which are pay
able in London, and for financing Rus
sian purchases in England or where
Great Britain is unable TO supply the
article required and orders have to be
placed in Canada or the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Munich for seven years. She Is very
talented violinist, and her love OF mu-
sic is responsible for her residence In
Munich, which Is the musical centre OF
Germany. Several months before the
war began she signed contracts for the
construction Of a country house al
Garmisch, near Munich, 20 cost $780,
000 At the outbreak of the war she
had paid half the amount due, and was
quite ready TO pay the remainder, her
only desire then being 10 get out OF
Germany, but she couldn't get the
money from her bank owing to the
moratorium and her father was unable
70 send her the amount necessary be-
cause under the trading with enemy
act" he was forbidden to settle with
the German contractors.
The builders got warrant out Tor
Miss Portman's arrest for non-pRyment
Of their bills. She appealed TO Mr..
GsFney, who accompanied her 10 the
notice station, where both remained
five hours until Mr.. Gafney was able
20 get $4,000 in cash 10 deposit as bail
for her. This sum he had TO leave IN
the hands Of the police ten weeks 70
save Miss Portman from being locked
M. Meanwhile Lord Portman appealed
again and again to the British war
Office for permission 20 send the nee
essary amount to Munich, and even left
the money with Ambassador Page here,
which, however, the Germans refused
70 accept as security. Finally Mr.. Calf
ney. following another heated demand
from the contractors for payment in
full conferred with Ambassador Ger
ard. who volunteered TO advance the
entire sum to Miss Portman, and only
whan the gold was actually in the
HANDS of her creditors was she per-
nitted 70 leave Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
FRENCH INTRENCH
NEAR SWISS LINE
Geneva Says Armies Are
Showing Activity in
Upper AlSace.

Paris, Dec. "A dispatch to Le
Temps" from Geneva says:
THE federal council has issued a
communication declaring that there is
renewed activity by the French and
German forces in upper Alsace. Be
tween Pfetterhausen and the French
frontier, upon the route Of Rechesy,
the French have placed batteries Of
heavy artillery. Southwest Of Pfetter-
hansen, between the village and the
frontier Of Switzerland, the French
also have prepared intrenchments and
barbed wire obstacles.
"The Germans have constructed for
tifcations at Ottendorf, Liebensdorf,
and on the heights west of the River
III on territory approaching that Of the
French.
"Snce December l there has been a
great movement of troops and on De-
cember continued artillery fire was
heard in the direction of Basic"