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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

outbreak of the present conflict. But
to entertain such thoughts exclusively
does not conduce toward "benevolent
neutrality" Whatever Of evil may
be found in the various countries OF
Europe, their respective contributions
to the progress Of civilization invite
admiration.
From the lectures by the Zurich
professors one may select sufficient
number of praiseworthy achievements
to make it seem strange that the Eur
opean nations should be divided into
two opposing camps. One, Professor
Vetter, for instance, has called atten-
ton anew to England's contributions
to literature, science and industry,
and has emphasized her part in Sc
curing free institutions, establishing
individual rights and extending the
privilege of public discussion. As he
suggests, it cannot be a mere accident
that $50 many tendencies which have
brought blessing to mankind originat-
ed in England. P"
From the lecture Of another Zurich
professor, one J. Matthieu, one may
conclude that France is to be thank
ed chiefly for her "exquisite develop
ment" of the social side of man.
Frenchmen have a sympathetic ap-
probation of the achievements of 9th
ers which is in harmony with their
own aspirations. To civilization they
have contributed a love of the aes-
thetic.
As yet no transcript Of the Zurich
professors lectures on Germany has
been received here, but what they
have said of the chief achievements
of the fatherland may be easily imag-
ined. Germany is primarily land OF
science and philosophy, and what 1T
has accomplished in science has been
turned to profitable social account.
Even before the beginning of the war
Germany had begun TO teacn lhe
world the value of conservation. Now
it is demonstrating what can be done
in a great crisis by mobilizing a ma
tons productive resources for con-
structive purposes.
Of course if any of the present bel
ligerents should attack Switzerland,
the students of the. university of Eur
ich might forget some Of the good
things the professors have told them
about their neighbors. But as the
war spirit has not famed forth in the
Gland of cheese" it is doubtful that
more effective way to prevent al
conhagration could be devised than
that which the Zurich students have
adopted.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
OTHERS OPINIONS

Dallas. Oregon. October 25. 1915-
To the Editor: In your issue of De-
tober %, you printed a report of the
last regular meeting of the Dallas
Commercial club. Among other things
it is related that W. L. Soehren call
ed to the attention of the members
present the alleged fact that the Dal-
las Brick & Tile company was heavily
in debt, and he proposed that the
club interest some capable person in
the purchase of the plant. l feel
that this action on the part of Mr..
Soehren. a competitor of mine, is
hardly fair. and further feel that
this is a matter not properly within
the scope of the work of the Dallas
Commercial club.
As understand it. the Commercial
club is organized for the purpose of
boosting home industries. and in Sc
curing new industries for this eommu-
nifty. l have been here several wears
and have operated this brick and tile
plant. but thus far the Commercial
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

club has failed to extend any assist
ance to me, but on the other hand,
has conducted itself in a manner well
in keeping with the last attack made
by Soehren.
It is quite true that the Dallas
Brick & Tile company is in debt, but
it is equally true that this is not
any matter for discussion before the
Dallas Commercial club, nor is it a
matter that requires publicity. 1t is
a matter of purely private concern,
and Mr.. Soehren does not have, nor
do any of his associates have any
business to inject themselves into a
situation that does not concern them.
Had they boosted as they should, and
got behind me in my efforts to make
first class plant out of the one | am
operating, perhaps there would be no
debts now. Many times have | gone
before the club for its moral support
at least, and just as many times have
| talked to deaf ears.
I venture to say. however, that the
Dallas Brick & Tile company is not
the only Dallas business firm that is
in debt at this time; perhaps some
of them so much in debt that it is a
matter of serious concern to them;
but that is a matter that concerns
no one except themselves, and is a
matter for them to work out to their
own satisfaction. 1t certainly is not
a matter for publicity through the
Commercial club. [ can readily un-
derstand how Mr.. Soehren could de-
liberately injure my business and my
credit. but at the same time, [ deem
it contemplate competition.
G. M. PARTRIDGE,
Manager Dallas Brick & Tile Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
Guardian of the estate of Henry M.
Berry, an incompetent person, by the
Hon. County Court Of Polk County,
Oregon. All persons holding claims
against said estate should present the
same to the undersigned for adjust
ment, and all persons owing said es-
tate are hereby notified to settle same
with said guardian.
J. D. SMITH,
Guardian of the estate of Henry M.
Berry.
SIBLEY & EAKIN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
DALLAS DRUGGIST
PLEASES CUSTOMERS

Conrad Stafrin reports customers
greatly pleased with the QUICK ac-
tion of simple buckthorn bark, gly-
cerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka.
This simple remedy drains the old
foul matter from the bowels so THOR
OUCH that ONE SPOONFUL relieves
almost ANY CASE of constipation,
sour or gassy stomach. 1t is so pow
erful that it is used successfully in
appendicitis. Adler-i-ka never gripe1
and the INSTANT action is surpris-
inc, 3-Tues.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

1t is indeed gratifying to note, al
ter that publication had scoffed at
The Observers news story concern
ing the extension Of the logging road
from Falls City into the Siletz basin
and the resumption of operations at
the sawmill at that place, that The
News has finally discovered" the
real facts in the case and given the
enterprise the publicity that it de-
serves. A fortnight since The OBJ
server stated that within ten days a
corps of surveyors would begin work
on the extension of the railroad, a
distance of approximately eight miles,
and that force is now i'll the field
planning logging line into the timber
of the Cobb & Mitchell interests. The
sawmill will be started within a short
time, and then, as predicted in the
story, there will be cause for rejoic-
ing among the people of Falls City,
including the pessimistic editor OF
The News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

for its own protection, should pro-
vide this. An official manual of citi-
zenship could easily be furnished,
which would give the information nat
urally sought by prospective citizens
and be guide for elucidating their
duties and obligations, together with
an explanation of the privileges that
are gained through citizenship. 1t is
little thing, yet one of immense i'm
portance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
POOLING NONE BUT HIMSELF.

Mr.. Bryan continues to scoff at the
idea that this nation needs to be bet
ter prepared to defend itself against
attack. In the first place he insists
there is no danger Of attack. There
has not been time since our govern
ment was organized, declares Mr.. Bry-
an. when there was less reason to
fear an attack by any other nation.
And if it should be attacked, he con-
tinues, the "common people" will
furnish the soldiers. AS for provid-
ing larger navy and larger alma-
meht, he argues that "this nation
does not need burglars tools unless
it intends ito make burglary bust
ness" The kind Of preparedness now
demanded, he AYERS, twill provoke
war instead Of prevent it, Besides,
if this country is really in favor OF
peace, he believes it should adopt the
moral code of the christian religion,
which is based on the theory that we
can "overcome evil with good.'
This is the line of argument used
in the latest issue Of The Commoner
to convince the people that the pres
ent agitation in favor Of better pre-
paredness is an unwise and wrongful
movement, based only on the selfish
ness of the manufacturers of and
dealers in war supplies and muni-
tions, who want new market for
their wares when the present Euro
pean war is ended, and also on the
selfish scheming of high protection
republicans, who, he declares are
"ready to grab at anything that will
give them an excuse for increasing the
tariff" And he wants all pacifists
among American citizens-those who
, are opposed to war-to Immediately
write to their representatives in con-
gress, urging them to oppose all plans
for increasing the army and navy, or
for otherwise strengthening the ma
tion's defenses. "No time is to be
LOST shouts the eX-secretary. "lm-
mediate action is necessary. Congress
will soon meet and when it meets
this issue will confront it. Write, and
write now"
If Mr.. Bryan imagines that any
considerable portion of the American
people agree with him on this matter,
he evidently is as badly fooled as he
was once before when he cajoled him
self into the hallucination that he had
converted the American public to the
need of free coinage of silver at the
set ratio of "sixteen to one. ~ He
did not succeed in fooling the people
on that occasion, and no more will
he fool the people with respect to the
obvious need of bringing this nation
to state of Every adequate pre-
paredness. Time has proven his
great mistake in trying to prove free
coinage was necessary for the good
and welfare of the nation, and COM
mon sense teaches that he is no less
mistaken in opposing real prepared
ness. He is fooling no one but him
self.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
Observer want ads. do the biz
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned as executors of the estate
of John H. Ground, deceased. have
filed their final account in the County
Court of the State of Oregon. for
Polk County. and that Saturday, the
Goth day of November, 1915. at the
hour of one o'clock in the afternoon
of said day. at the court room of
the said county court, in the city of
Dallas. Oregon, has been appointed
by said Court as the time and place
for hearing of objections to the said
final account. and the settlement
thereof. ROBERT F. GROUND
WILLIAM H. GROUND
JOHNNIE NJ. GROUND
Executors Of the estate of John H.
Ground. deceased.
L. D. BROWN & J. R. SIBLEY.
5T-5t Attorneys for the esta,e
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

An eastern woman was fined for
contempt of court, because she threw
kiss at the judge. Which no doubt
aroused the real thing in the shape
of contempt.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

Even the price of dreadnoughts, so
we are told, is advancing. 1t now
costs $1S,OO0,000 to build dread
nought that could have been con-
structed for $15,000,OO0 a year or two
ago.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

Italy has formally declared war on
Bulgaria, thus tying one more knot
in the tangled skein of European poll
tics.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

Just year from now we will be in
the last stages of a national cam
paign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
PLOT TO BLOW UP wARsHIP.
Many Arrested at Pola. Austrian
Naval Base. for conspiracy.

Geneva. May 2o.-1t Is reported from
Pola, the Austrian naval base on the
Adriatic, that a plot to blow up the
Dreadnought Franz Josef has been dis
covered there and that a number OF ar
rests have been made. An Italian sailor
employed in the Pola dock yard at
tempted to assassinate Admiral Haus.
Of the Austrian navy. but was frus-
trated
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
RUMBLE OF GERMAN
PRESS HEARD HERE
Speculation as to Character of the
Kaiser's Reply Based on News
paper Expressions.

The increasingly violent comment OF
the German press on President Wilson'S
note and the issues it raised with regard
to. the German submarine operations has
been noted here. Difficulty is found here
in separating the fact of the known con-
troll Of the German press by the govern
ment and the character of such news
paper expressions as have been trans
mitted to the United States in the last
two days. and expectations as to the
character of the reply which Germany
will send are largely based on it.
The activities of those who a few days
ago were so active in disseminating the
German view of the Presidents note
and suggesting numerous counter-propo-
sitions and possible compromises have
been greatly lessened in the last few
days. The representations made unofi-
cially in these quarters have been repu-
dated by the comment made In German
newspapers and in such interviews with
Germany's public men as have been pub
lished in the United States.
It was suggested yesterday that the
absence of the Kaiser from Berlin on a
tour of the battle fronts may be the
chief cause for the delay of the German
government In sending a reply to Presi-
dent wilson's note.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
MARRYING MORMON" HAS
ELKTON MARKET CORNERED
Maryland Grena Green Marvels Partnership Between
Mr. Carr (Who Says He Isn't Mormon)
and a Hotel Owner.

him and asked him to move into the Elk
ton House, take possession of a bedroom
and private parlor and set up in the
marrying business. SO Mr.. Carr says. Mr..
Carr moved about two weeks ago.
Immediately he almost cornered the
wedding market. The first week he did
most of the marrying. as the records
show. A McAllister cab would meet you
at the station, a McAllister guide would
tell you just how to get license. with
out the lady's having to get OUT of the
cab or machine; a preacher in the Nc
Allister hotel would marry you, you
could stay for luncheon in the same hotel
and wander about its corridors, buy
ing candy and cigars galore. until the
ct train came to whisk you back to
Philadelphia.
Not q Mormon, Says Carr.
Mr.. Carr explains that he isn't really a
Mormon at all-that the Brigham Young
sect is an outgrowth of a rebel brand
that broke away many years ago from
the church he represents. Elktonites,
who admitted that he might not be a
Mormon, declared he was Just as bad
as one because he had been a follower
of Joseph Smith.
The town is united in disappearing of
him, excepting Maj. Purnell, who makes
out the marriage licenses and says that
when it comes to religious sects. China
men and bay horses. they all look alike
to him.
Mr.. Carr came to Elkton to found a
parish Of the Recognized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. All
the church people say he shall not do it.
Mr. Carr gives fees to the cabmen.
why shouldn't To- he said.
For that matter. Mr.. McElmoyle does,
too. although he stopped the practice for
a time after Mr.. Jones arrived in Elkton.
Mr.. McElmoyle has two reasons.
THE actions of a certain minister who
used to live here forced me into it, he
said. Besides, 1 don't give the money
to the drivers as fees. They're all poor
boys and I think 1t is a nice thing to be
able to help them along by giving them
a little something when they drive up to
the door"
Enemies Of Mr.. Carr declare that the
McAllisterCarr combination has an or
ganiZation of ''trailers' who follow the
folk who want to be married and in some
mysterious way induce them to come
down to the FELTON, House. Also, Henry
Constable, the States attorney, has been
called upon to find out IL Mr.. Cars mar
riages are not illegal under the Maryland
law.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
JURY DISAGREES In
GRAND HOTEL CASE
Officials Prepare for New Trial or
Charge that Liquor Was Sold
to Minors.

we are hopelessly disagreed and we
can't agree If we consider this case for
a week"
Foreman John W. Ridenour made this
report for jury in the Police Court
yesterday afternoon following two hours
deliberation over the case of Charles Fl.
Fred, president of the Grand Hotel Com
pany. accused of selling liquor to three
minors.
The case was given to the jury at $50
O'Clock. and an hour later the jury re-
ported it was unable to agree. Judge
Mullowny sent the jury back, and at 30
O'Clock the report of the hopeless dis
agreement" was made. The jury was
dismissed
The jurors were John W. Ridenour,
William f. Carr. Edwin NJ. Knight
Mordecai Parke, Frank Crown, Leslie
Blackman. Thomas S. Gaffney, John T
Kelly, Edward NJ. McComas, William ..
Lacy. Charles E. Taylor and Gustave A.
Knessi
Assistant Corporation Counsel Williams
and Tagart announced they will begin
preparations for a new trial at once
Both expressed disappointment over the
mistrial. Henry +. Davis defended
Charles H. Fred. The trial was in prog
ress two days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
SEMINARY EXERCISES BEGIN
National Park School Starts Sc
niors' Final Services To-day.

Commencement exercises at the
National Park Seminary. Forest Glen.
began this afternoon with a garden
party for seniors, alumnae and guests
A recital is to be given tonight The
graduation exercises are TO cover a
week, as follows:
Saturday-Early morning business
meeting of alumnae Reports from
chapters. Report of treasurer. Home
economics department. Chiopi annual
Sunday-Morning devotions conducted
by seniors. Baccaulaureate services. 3
p. m. Sermon by DR.. U. G. B. Pierce. Tea
in sorority houses.
Monday-Track meet Exhibition of
class work in the recitation house and
the studio exhibitions Of fine and an
piled art. Alumnae dance preceded by
alumnae pennant presentation to the
class Of 1915. Presentation of athletic
trophies by the alumnae president.
Tuesday-Alumnae election "Ammnae
experience meeting" Theta annual
Wednesday-Last alumnae meet,,r
Chapel exercises led by alumn,e ofi.
GERS. Class day exercises. Class renn-
ions. Sorority singing at a. m. aroma
Hebe circle.
Thursday-Commencem exercises =,
1880 a. m. Address by Justice wendell
Phillips Stafford. 1e"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
CIVIC GOLF TEAMS CHOSEN.
Board of Trade and Chamber o
Commerce Will Compete.

Board of Trade ana Chamber OF
Commerce VIII Compete.
Members of the golf teams from the
Washington Zoard of Trade and Cham
Der of Commerce who are to compete in
tournament this summer were an
nounced yesterday as follows:
Harry l.. West, captain Of the Board
of Trade team: John c. Davidson. George
p. James. Leo c. Brooks, A. G. Bush
man. p. r. Brengle. r. E. Burks. c. A.
Watson. Robinson White, c. E. Langley.
F. L. Pyle. ]. c. Let's, John c. Walker.
A. Il. Heaton, and F. c. Colt.
J. F. Slavey, captain of the Chamber
of Commerce team, has named Commits
sioner Oliver p. Newman, J. w. Braw-
ner. Donald Woodward. Harris N.
Brown. John l.. Newbold. Harry King.
W. J. Eynon. II. T. Shannon, Walter B.
Guy. o. J. ReMoll, w. B. Moses. j. A.
Schaffer. John L. Weaver, and Oliver
Metzerott.
A bronze cup has been donated by
the Shaw & Brown Company. which Is
to be presented to the winning team.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
EIGHT THOUSAND CHILDREN
DISAPPOINTED BY RAINFALL
Youngsters Hearboken When Clouds Open Up and Days Froc
at League Park Is Postponed-Wll
Be Held Today.

filed into the grand stands long before
the opening hour of 3 o'clock. while
the band stationed over home plate
vainIy tried to keep up their spirits.
WHEN the hour was tolled of, the
sprinkle had changed to a drizzle.
Directors Of the festival paced impa-
tiently about on the field, with one
eye on the weather and the other on
the thousands of nervous performers
held in leash In one of the grand
stands.
Some expected the weather to clear,
all hoped it would, but at $3.50 the
worst happened. The clouds dropped
and a deluge fell: Then the announce
ment was made the festival was post
poned.
Forlorn Indian warriors trailed back
to the street cars. their feathers droop-
ing and clothes running color. They
didn't even give n war-whoop when
told they might perform this after
noon at the same hour, if the weather
permitted"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21

EIkton. in Maryland. is seethins
with indignation. The Gretna Green OF
three States is in fine frenzy And
here are some of the questions at is
sue:
Can a preacher reputed to be Nor
man elder stay in Elkton? (Hes there
now.)
Should minister pay negro cabmen
at his back door for landing the would
be ma rried this front door?
Is it right for the high-speed mar
rage line to be monopolized by one
public service corporation?
1t seems there was a certain Metho-
dist preacher-to begin the tale in
proper anecdotal style. His name was
Howard T. Quigg. and he was pastor
Of the Elkton Methodist Church. When
the time came to allot ministers to
churches a few weeks ago Mr.. QuigS
was succeeded by the Rev. George p.
Jones. chiefly because Elkton Metho-
dists said that if any attempt was made
to return Mr.. Quigg they would testify
to his activities in connection with the
Elkton marriage mill. They said he
used to leave a parishioner in the
midst of a pastoral call to run after q
couple who looked as II they wanted
20 be married.
Put Ban on Driven Tips.
About the first thing that happened to
MIR. Jones was to find four couples at
his door waiting to be married. That
night a negro driver came to the back
door and demanded a 81 "rake-off." He
said he had brought four couples to the
parsonage. He did not get the money.
He went home and wrote a letter to the
dominic.
Please send me. the money for four
couples" the note ran. The rest Of the
preachers pays us 80 cents a couple for
Them and If you will send me the money
[ will bring you more couples"
The newcomer had a conference with
Rev. John McElmoyle. the Presbyterian
minister, and Rev. Samuel NJ. Perry. a
retired Presbyterian. The three men
were marrying about sixty couples
week. They agreed not to give tips. Mr..
Jones says.
Now. one J. W. McAllister owns a
thriving cab and automobile line and also
the FELTON, House. And Henry Carr, a
pastor of the Recognized Church OF
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. had
moved into Elkton. 1t appears that every
one In town thinks he is Mormon. Mr..
Carr denies it. Mr.. McAllister went to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21

BY the use Of q partial vacuum the
United states Department Of Agriculture
mas oeveioped . hydrocyanic acid prSs>
cess for fumigating imported seoS nor.
rapidly than hsfstefore
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21

Eight thousand bedraggled and
cherries children tramped out OF
American League Baseball Park yes
terday afternoon. Those who didn't
understand them said they were only
disappointed. but the real interpre-
tiers said they were heartbroken- For
their gala day of the school year.
when they had hoped to dance and
frolic in front of their elders, was
utterly spoiled by a drizzling rain.
Tho Children. attending the public
grammar schools. bad been preparing
for the festival for several months.
Under the guise of dances and Calls
themes. muscles had been made
stronger and bodies built up. But the
children thought they were training
only for the great event that was to
have been yesterday.
They began to arrive at the park
early in the afternoon. Even the
mothers were undaunted by the threat
ening clouds. Thousands Of them
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-21
ssaslrlentous Future
In Wolllan's Mind
The expectant

Tho expectant
mother revolves In
her mind all we I'm.
derstand By destiny.
And Il q Of The utmost
importance that her
physical comfort b
our first thought. There
e . most splendid rem
eiy for MlS purpose.
known - Mothers
Friend" u b applied
over the muEles Of the
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