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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

are staggering. Religion is the main
stumbling block of the largest country
in the world, and the solving of this
is a task of years of education.
Since the time that the Manchus
came out Of Manchuria to aid in quell-
ing the rebellion of 1914, they held
the throne of China until 1911, when
the new republic was proclaimed.
Fifty-four attempts were made to
overthrow them, and 100000 of
peoples lost their lives in these wars.
Foreign educated Chinese proved
the downfall of the Manchus, and
no other family was eligible to the
throne, hence the republic lasted.
-Four problems at present face the
Chinese. Of these finances is the
greatest. Until system of taxation
can be evolved, which will take at
least four years, the country is run
mostly on the foreign loans. A strong
army is the second consideration;
without this China cannot be held to-
gether. The political problem is one
OF education of the new generations
in whose hands rest the fate of the
republic. Confucianism, for 1000
years the religion of China, has prov
ed failure; it has lost its power,
and Christianity must be the regen-
Grating force.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
GREEN'S GREAT DISCOURSE.
One of the Worlds Greatest Advo-
Gates of Peace Lectures.

Probably the best number of the
chautauqua, and one not given the
advertising prominence it deserves,
is Thomas E. Green. Eloquent and
logical, his sentences scintillating like
chips from diamond in the hands
of lapidary, Thomas E. Green last
night held his audience with a power
full address on "The Burden of the
Nations The speaker had not gone
far before the audience realized that
big man, analytical thinker and
master Of the English language was
before them. Green is one of the
world s greatest advocates of national
peace, and is vice-president of the
International Peace Conference at the
Hague.
The burden of the nations is war
tax, the speaker producing facts to
show how heavy a load the people
OF many of the countries are carrying
in an almost insane race in naval
equipment and army maintenance.
Russia, with its 72 out of every 100
who cannot read nor write, has appro-
priated three and one-half billion dol
lars for war purposes for the next
20 years, staggering amount, large
part of which should be used for in
ternal development. Japan is so bank
rupt from its war with Russia tLat
she has not enough money to equip
a feet to sail across the ocean end
sail back again. Her debt is 1,67O,-
100000. No nation would now bid
for her and have to assume her debt.
Japan is strong argument against
the futility of war. Having won
victory against Russia, her represent
atives sat down with Russian repre-
sentatives to settle the trouble, after
the slaughter of thousands and the
spending of huge sums, to raise which
the people of Japan will suffer for
decades. And when Japan demanded
its indemnity the Russian laughed
in her face, knowing that Japan was
powerless to collect it. England, with
her 100000 paupers and 12,000,000
so poor that the government would
have to bury them, pays 40 per cent
of her income for war purposes. She
has a war debt of $500, 100000. Ger
many, maintaining a standing army
of 100000, pays 81 per cent of her
income, apprOpriating $565, 100000
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

The chautauqua tent and parapher
malta, having been delayed in Cali
fornia by a railroad wreck, arrived
here on Saturday morning and the
crew Of men accompanying the spec
ial car occupied comparatively little
time in getting the big covering erect
ed and the seats in shape for the per
formance of the afternoon. The sec
ond annual chautauqua opened under
very auspicious circumstances, the
weather being ideal and the attend
ance large. 1t was pioneers day, and
many citizens who had resided in Polk
county for period of thirty years
or upwards were present as guests OF
the chautauqua management, the in
vitation having been extended to
these trail blazers with an urgent re-
quest that it be accepted. The Dal-
las band gave short, but entertain
ing concert in the courthouse square
early after the lunch hour, and after
wards proceeded to the chautauqua
grounds, where it rendered several
appreciated numbers for the edifica-
tion of the assembled guests.
The chautauqua, which is distinct
lively a family affair." furnishing en-
tertainments of high character at
comparatively small expense to those
securing season tickets, opened with
an address of welcome by Mr., w.
V. Fuller, president of the Commercial
club, through the instrumentality Of
which organization the chautauqua
was secured for this city, following
which Mayor Van Orsdel welcomed
the pioneers. Among other things he
said we should honor the memory of
the pioneer, for it was they who had
made this great chautauqua possible;
that it was by their perseverance and
suffering that we are privileged to
have this great educational institution
here. The mayor congratulated the
pioneers upon their goodly attendance,
and bespoke for the entertainments
to follow the success they deserved.
Mr.. R. D. Edwards, superintendent
of the chautauqua, was introduced and
he, too, welcomed the trail blazers,
and stated that he was a native of
Polk county, but that county was in
Iowa and not in Oregon, which was a
matter of regret to him. Mr.. Edwards
promised to be an efficient manager,
and has thus far carried out that
promise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
Official Program of
the Dallas Guantanamo

THIS EVENING.
EvenngPopular Concert
Music Festival .THAVIU GRAND OPERA COMPANY
with CIRRICIILOS ENTIRE BAND
WEDNESDAY
"Womans Day.
Mornng-Chidren's Hour (Seton Indian Games)
Rachel, Old Time Courtship'.
DR. JAMES H. MclAREN
AtternoOnl1terary Interpretations
........................MRS CALVIN Chiffon
Lectue-'The Janane Saw Them
MRS A. L. A. ROBINSON
Evening Entertainment MRS CALVIN CHILTON
Traveogue-M and South America 75 Beautiful View
PETER MCQUEEN
THURSDAY
Hour (Seton Indian Games)
Lecture-"Ben JAMES H McIAREN
Popular LectureBrains ...............
DIR. CHARLES L. SEASHOLES
Evening-JOY NIGHT-"The time of your
''Haste hee Dull Care hath taken wing,''
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
CHAUTAUQUA NOTES,
Many Minor Matters Pertaining to
Weeks Entertainment,

Ciricillo's Italian Band is giving a
concert at the big tent this afternoon
as The Observer goes to press. This
evening the Thaviu Grand Opera
Troupe, a quartet of magnificent sing
ers in costume, will give selections
from grand opera accompanied by the
band. The band will also render half
a dozen selections alone.
Ciricillo is today in his prime. He
has all the tremendous force which
brought Creatore his fame, but more
graeefulness. His climaxes are said
to be terrific. Often at the conclusion
of these prodigious renditions, audi
ences have risen to their feet en- masse,
cheering this master of musical effects.
On Thursday, the closing day of the
chautauqua, dull care will take wings.
1t will be joy night, the program for
which will be of the impromptu order.
This night is said to be one of the
best of the chautauqua.
Mr.. Miles has had more business
than any one this week. And he has
proven himself equal to the emerg-
ency.
Mrs. William Calvin Chiffon, who is
to appear twice tomorrow, is one of
the greatest dialect entertainers on
the platform, and is especially strong
in her negro dialect. She is a South
ern lady, and not only knows the
darkeys in all of their moods, but
has the true Southern sympathy that
comes from a complete understanding.
The Dallas band has been highly
complimented by Superintendent Ed
wards on divers occasions, it being,
according to his idea, the best musical
organization of its kind he has ever
heard in a town of this size. The
local organization, by invitation, is a
guest of Ciricillo's Italian Band to-
day.
The Ham Jubilee Singers, in their
melodies of the Southland, gave two
splendid entertainments yesterday.
They received numerous encores. W.
A. Ham, the big jolly basso at the
head of the Ham Jubilee Singers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
TALKS OF EARLY PIONEERS.
Mr.. Ford Applauds Achievements of
the Trail Blazers.

For the pioneers of Polk county
Mr.. j. +. Ford responded. He had
planned on reading poem, but mas
much as President Ackerman of Mon
mouth could not be present he pro-
ceeded to fill that educator s place
on the program. Mr.. Ford named a
large number of the early pioneers of
Oregon and their achievements, con-
Guiding his remarks with: "It seems
to me that many of our younger gen.
Grafton little appreciate the remark
able achievements OF their pioneer an
cestors. | have heard some of them
superciliously remark, 'Oh, the pio-
neers were well repaid for what they
have done; they got $40 acres of
land. As though the great destiny
brought about by these brave old
pioneers, the mighty empire establish
ed by their splendid courage, energy
and toll; the wonderful civilization
they gave to the world; that all these
masterful things are to be measured
by a paltry $40 acres of land. The
thought is as childish as it preposter-
Gus.
''Both history, song and story have
rightly and justly sung the fame of
the Plymouth Fathers who landed at
Plymouth Rock, of the French HUI
genots who settled Maryland and the
Carolnas, and the English yoemanry
at jamestown. They were a mighty
and eonquering people. They possess
ed the Berserk spirit which neither
the forbidding aspects of nature, nor
the blood lust of the savages could
turn aside from the fulfllment of a
great destiny. You pioneers are the
descendants of that all conquering
race. and you inherited their indomit-
able spirit and pride. You truly oc-
cupy an enviable niche in fame. 1t
was your especial good fortune TO
have been among the first of the
Anglo-Saxon race to blaze a path to
the land of Lewis and Clark; to land
far more fertile and fair than the
sunny plains of famed Andulusia. and
whose fora is as vernal as that of
ancient Albion where Caesar landed
his Roman legions. You have seen a
primitive wilderness carved into the |
beautiful and happy homes of teem-
ing thousands; you have been part and
parcel of this great civilizing move |
ment: you have been the principal
actors in this wonderful drama and
it has been your blessed privilege !
TO have lived to see the fruition of |
your splendid dreams, the realization
of your frightened hopes. Your work
has been well and admirably done
and generations yet to be will rise up
and call you blessed"
At the close of the address Mr..
Ford read an original poem which
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
ATTENDANCE ON PIONEER DAY.

Following is list of those pioneers
who attended Pioneers Day at the
chautauqua last Saturday, the figures
after the names representing the num-
ber Of years they have resided in this
community.
Sarah E. Stats, 40; C. f. Stats,
56; j. |. Atwater, 30; Vincent Thomp-
son, 40; J. C. Guthrie, 81; R. Tarter,
56; A. j. Wilson, 81; N. Dornsise, 32;
Otis Waite, Is; J. C. Guthrie, 35; L.
C.. Richmond, 81; T. M. Stow, %;
James M. Watson, 81; C. L. Glaze,
3O;R. B. Carpenter, 80; Mrs. r. B.
Carpenter, 80; Mrs. J. d. Holman,
30; J. d. Holman, 49, Mrs. H. G.
Campbell, 32; Mrs. +. D. Fuqua, s.;
Mrs. VIM. Grant, 35; Caroline f.
Burch, 80; Mary E. Burch, 45; G. W.
Ford, 2S; M. A. Burch, Sc; Mrs. H. R.
Grant, .62; Mrs. p. L. Atwater, So;
Mrs. |. A. Allen, So; |. A. Allen. 60;
Joe Murphy, 30; John Morres, 6; F.
H. Tetherow, 50; Mrs. j. w. Quick,
32; Fanny Keyt, 40; W. p. Lewis, "a;
NJ. B. Grant, ~; Zina Conner, AZ;
Edith E. Burch, 30; S. Aurelia Burch,
30; Mrs. H. Holman, 5S; Mrs. Alice
B. Lewis, So; C. l.. Gibson, IS; Mrs.
Mary Gibson, IA; Mrs. McDevitt, 2S;
Mrs. A. Uglow, 4S; w. B. Allen; VIM.
Ellis, So; Mrs. M. J. Ellis, 81; D. W.
McBee, 40; W. M. McBee, 40; Mrs.
NJ. B. Holmer, 43; F. NJ. Collins, 67;
j. o. Stats, 81; w. H. Conler, 50;
Mrs. J. H. Savery, 81; A. NJ. Holmes,
66; 7. p. Bevens, So; W. H. Brown,
AZ; Mrs. w. H. Brown, 35; Mrs. Ella
Lee, 35; Mrs. F. NJ. Collins, 90; Ar
milda Doughty, 40; Mrs. J. NJ. Grant,
40; John V. Lyons, 80; Mrs. Joe
Remington, IA; Mrs. Joe Murphy, 25;
Mrs. Mary Mills, SO; J. G.. Brown,
IS; Mrs. j. S. Bahafnon, 35; E. W.
Hinshaw, AZ; Macy Garbutt, "a; Mar
tha L. Plumer, 80; Ethel Fewster,
30; Mrs. Harry Cosper, Al; Thos. W.
Brunk, 50; Mrs. Z. W. Henshaw, "a;
c. Lorence, 26; J. H. Ground, 80;
Mrs. c. l.. Gilsor, 16; Mrs. H. S.
Smith, So; J. NJ. Card, 35; Mrs. Z. L.
johnson, 2; Martha Burns, &c; F. Z.
Guthrie, 80; Effie Jolly, 80; Mrs. A.
NJ. Campbell, 81; l.. A. Comegys, 65;
John Waters, 40; Mrs. Polly Siefarth,
35; Mrs. III. S. Montgomery, 26; M. A.
Simpson, Sc; Mrs. Addie A. Wagner,
81; F. M. Waters, 40; J. S. Bahanon,
As; Mrs. d. L. Keyt, 30; Mrs. C. A.
Sellers, 32; Mida C. Smith, ]. F.
Guthrie, So; N. E. Guthrie, So; L A.
Dempsey, 25; l. NJ. Simpson, 81; NJ.
ID. Hubbard. So; NJ. C. Kellow, AZ; W.
n. Yeater, 81; Buford Stone, So; Mrs.
NJ. A. Ayers, 81; VIM. Riddell. 3S;
Geo. W. Conner, AZ; Mrs. A. J. Haley,
i2; X. II. Simpson, 81; II. J. Elliott.
81; p. r. Craven, 81; Addie Magers
80; Mrs. J. G. Brown, 62; Mrs. II.
J. Elliott. IA; n. J. Hubbard, A; Jos.
Craven. 40; Mrs. Margaret Peterson,
Continued on page tive.)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

didn't learn his music in the cotton
fields. He knows music from do-re-
mi on up through all the mysteries
of the classic in music. For several
years he was head of the music de-
partment in the colored schools in
Cincinnati.
The sacred concert Sunday after
noon and evening by the Elwynn
Trio was pleasing to the large audi
ence.
The chautauqua guarantors are fac
ed with deficit of about $100, which
is somewhat less than anticipated.
They feel that the high character of
the entertainments are well worth the
money.
Mr.. Ellison of the Ellison White
Chautauqua System spent Sunday in
Dallas with his talent.
Ng Poon Chew is an interesting
conversationalist, and takes pleasure
in entertaining off as well as on the
platform. As political economist this
Chinaman is a travelling encyclopedia.
Miss Cordelia Farrer, who has
charge of the children's hour at the
morning chautauqua, did not arrive
here until Sunday, hence this part
of the program was necessarily omit
ted until Monday.
DR.. Gunsaulus daughter is covering
the chautauqua circuit with her
father.
The questions Of whether Dallas
will have chautauqua next season
will be put up to the people before
the close of the present one.
There was disappointment in the
Ham Jubilee Singers last night. Their
melodies of the Southland were not
very melodious, the company not be-
ing well balanced
This is music day at the chautauqu
a, and the attendance should be tn
e largest of the week. Ciricillo's
Famous Italian Band appeared this a
'fternoon, and this evening it and tn
e Thaviu Grand Concert Company
will hold a music festival that cam
ot fail to be appreciated if the rec
concentrations of the press covering
a wide scope of territory are reliabl
e. This attraction is the highest pri
ced of the entire program, the single
admission having been fixed at rs
ents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

he read several weeks ago before a
pioneer association at McMinnville.
Judge Glenn O. Holman of this city
spoke for organization among Polk
county pioneers. While appreciating
the courtesy of the chautauqua man
agement in extending them an invi-
tation to be its guests, he considered
it appropriate that the pioneers
should have an annual gathering ex-
clusively its own, where "reminiscences
of pioneer days might be recalled
while enjoying a picnic. This sug-
gestion met with the approval of many
present, and may result in the organi
zation of a society.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
THE ORIENTAL MARK TWAIN
Ng Poon Chew Discourses on the New
Chinese Republic.

"The New Chinese Republic" was
the topic of Ng Poon Chew's lecture
Sunday evening, in which he traced in
brief the history of the Chinese en-
pire, leading down to the usurpation
of the Chinese throne in 1914, brought
about by the robber chieftain Lii, who
surrounded Pekin and captured that
great city from the loyal garrison.
From height of civilization China
has fallen to the depths from which
it first arose. The problems now
faced by the republican government
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
PROGRAM OPENS AUsPICIoUSLY
Col. Miller, Lyric Glee Club and
Bronte the Attractions.

Bronte the Attractions.
The Lyric Glee club was the open
ing attraction of the first day. With
one exception they are the oldest male
quartette in the chautauqua field In
addition to being fine vocalists they
are also skilled 'instrumentalists
Their performance as brass quar-.
tette never fails to please, and their
two Dallas audiences manifested their
approval in no uncertain manner
Their numbers are notable for the
excellent harmony, although their solo
work was also of high grade. Fran
els Ives Hendry, second tenor and
manager of the quartette, is a fine
reader and impersonator. AT the
evening performance he did some re-
markably clever work in that line.
A striking feature of the evening
performance was the work of W. A.
Mccormick, a bird and animal imi-
tator, whose work has taken him to
all portions of the country. With
him he had "Bronte" reputed to be
one Of the smartest dogs in the world
This animal delighted the children es-
pecially. "Bronte" does none of the
usual stunts of the trained dog, but
performs intricate mathmatical prob
lens with rapidity and precision.
"Bronte" is remarkable animal,
and valued at over $1,000. 1t is too
hot for the dog to appear in a tent at
an afternoon performance, so the
management has substituted Col. W.
H. Miller, editor of the Western Re-
tail Lumberman, published at Spo-
kane, Washington. He delivered an
address under the title of "Fafming
and Being Farmed." While He CON
tided much of his personal history
to the audience he failed to explain
where he got his title of "Colonel. "
1t was probably wished" on him, or
obtained in some other manner in pri-
vate life.
Has Had His Troubles.
The colonel is an old time country
newspaper man. AT one time he
CLAIMS TO nave operated successful
paper in southern Illinois. At the
end of two years he disposed of it.
He fails to remember the name of
the man who took it off his hands,
out mas very distinct recollection
that this individual was the sheriff of
he county. Colonel Miller talked in
MS own way OF Community Devel-
opment. lie Illustrates his points
win humorous stores, several OF
winch are funny,
NO town should deliberately com
NIL sears-roebuck-lclde, SAID the col
mel: "Just make note of that and
lut 1t away where you will run across
he note IN awhile. Don't put 1t IN
,our family DlDle-put 1t IN your
catalogue where you
VIII run across II every once III
lwhlle'
Some OF the colonel S statements
nat got by We're the following:
don t believe that any com
nunlty owes any man living. But
n the other hand every man owes to
he community In which he lives, a
lte. A life Just as straight, and
lean, and servlceable and efficient as
he Lord Will help him live.
1t Is not enough for man to love
Is home-he should support 1t. 1t
not enough for man to verbally
cost his home townVhe should sup
ort 1t. When he makes mail order
ouse the commercial affinity of his
ONE town II works Just as disastrous
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-31
BRITISH STILL BAR
 J. 5. ATTACHES
America Permitted English Attaches Not Only With the Army, But
 With the Fleet in 1898.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-The situation regarding the American governments request that military and naval at tache's accompany the British is most unsatisfactory and causes keen dis appointment, particularly when it is recalled that during the Spanish American war every facility was of fered to British attaches to witness rhe operations. A British naval at taehe was even attached to the Unit ed States flagship and had the rdn ot the entire fleet with a freedom quite unprecedented.
 There is no disposition on the part of American officers to obtain secrets The necessity of secrecy Is fully re- cognized, but 1t is considered that the British government should also recog. nize the standing and character of American officers and realize the ut ter impossibility of any of the re. suits of their observations reaching the enemy.
 The Americans would, of course be under absolute control of the British authorities, making reports to the war and navy departments only as specifically permitted.
 Under the present rulings of the war office and the admiralty an American attache is permitted to see nothing. Naval attaches have not only failed to get permission to be aboard ships, but are even prohibited from visiting dockyards, aerial es 'tablishments. and other naval plants
 Immediately after the outbreak o1 the war the war department at Wash ington requested that Lieut.. Col Squiers be assigned as American mil itary attache with the British force. in the field. He was assigned, bu the war office steadfastly declined tt make 1t possible for him to go tt France.
 It was more recently that form al request was made for permission for naval attaches. The British gov ernment's reply was in the negative but American officers have not los all hope.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-31
REPORTS
 ALLIES GAINING
(Continued from page 1.) ship, but almost all the boats launch ed were swamped.

Russians Win Victory In Bukowlna.
 PETROGRAD, Oct. 31.-The Rus sian forces operating in Bukowina province have inflicted terrible de- feat upon the Austrians operating south of Frasin and they have been forced to flee towards the province of Bistritz. The Russians took many prisoners and cannon and large stores of supplies.
 German Reverses Brought Turkey In.
 The diplomats here claim that the recent reverses to the German arms along the Vistula caused the kaiser's government to force the Turks to en ter the war with the expectation ot compelling the Russians to weaken the forces operating against the Ger man-Austrian lines. It was the in tention of the German diplomats tc have Turkey remain out of the fight until next spring spending the inter val in making preparations but the plans were changed when the Ger man invasion of Poland proved a fail ure.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-31
When Seals Were Food.

The gray seal used to serve Cornish. men as an article of diet. Stephen Hawker tells how he and a brother clergyman, having asked a landlady at Boscastle what she could give them for dinner, were told Meat and taties." They tried to get her to partcularize the meat, but "Meat, nice, wholesome meat and taties" was the full extent of her information. When the meat was served it tasted like veal. but was unaccompanied by any vestige of bone that might have enabled the diners to infer its origin. Years afterward Flaw. ker lighted on the nature of the "meat" when he read in an old history of Corn wall that "the people of Boscastle do catch divers young soyles, which. doubtful if they be fish or flesh, conynge housewives will nevertheless roast and do make thereof savory meat"-London Graphic.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-31
SOCIALISTS MEET
 THIS EVENING

The Socialist local of Valdez will meet tonight at Everyman's Club and the people of the town are welcome and invited to attend the meeting, which will start at o'clock. Dr. Ger man. Charles Ganty and H. L. Tucker will speak upon the issues of the campaign. All three are able speak CTS and large attendance is ex- nected.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-31
Bedoufns Start MobiIizino.

ATHENS, Oct. 31.-Under German leadership the Bedouins are mobiliz- ing and preparing for the invasion of Egypt. The Bedouins number 200.- 900, according to estimates made here by men who have travelled in Syria, Arabia and Northern Africa. German officers have been active among them for some months.
 Anti-BrItish Demonstrations At Da- mascus.
 War enthusiasm is at fever heat at Damascus according to reports re- ceived here Anti-British demonstra- tions have taken place in the city and continue. Many enlistments have been made of Turks ready to fight