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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29
The Observer. a Twice-a-Week pa
per, costs no more than a weekly.
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 10 settle same
with said guardian.
J. D. SMITH,
Guardian of the estate of Henry N
Berry.
SIBLEY & EAKIN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29
Dividends Are Large.

Dividends totaling 81, ,43S1 ,044 were
paid by the Wells-Fargo Express COM
pany during the year ending June
80, 1915, according to a report filed
with the public service commission at
Salem yesterday. The net income was
$2.33S,60.47; operating revenues
SIS, ,565, ,8S296, and operating ex-
penses S17, $3.50, ,S39.54.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29
Fence By the Carload.

An entire carload of woven wire
fencing was received by Guy Brothers
this week and is evidence of the pros
perity and progress of Polk county
farmers. Rail fence is rapidly disap-
pearing on the farms and ranches of
the county, and animal proof woven
wire is being erected in large quaint
ties.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29
New Volumes at Library.

A number of new books that should
offer pleasant and entertaining read
ing for the patrons of the public Ii
brary were received this week. The
new volumes are "Hepsey Burke, "
Westcott; emma McChesney &
Company" Ferber; "Living Up to
Billy" Cooper; "The Story of Ju-
liza Page" Norris, and "The Rain
bow Trail, Grey. These books were
purchased by the library board.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29

the owner was not at the wheel when
the accident occurred. The verdant
beauty of the lawn was made slightly
less beautiful over a distance of some
six feet where the machine had cut
its way, but, aside from the damage
to the car, no other injury was done.
The Apostolic Faith truck removed
the remains.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29
Gasoline in Garage Explodes.

Fire of unknown origin destroyed
Dimick's garage at Woodburn Tues
day night. Eight automobiles and
several motorcycles in the building
were destroyed. The loss is estimated
at $4,000. Gasoline stored in the
building exploded and blazing por-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29
Father Of Dallas Girl Dies.

Beulah Bradway of Dallas received
word on Friday of the sudden death
of her father, A. L. Bradway at Co.
guile, Coos county. Mr. Broadway had
been sufferer for many years from
heart trouble and it was this that
caused his sudden death on Friday.
Beulah is the only child and she went
to Coquille on Tuesday evening to at
tend the funeral.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-29

tions of the building were thrown
broadcast. The fire was prevented
from spreading to nearby buildings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13

Florence Swedish
Mission Church Is
Dedicated Sunday

The Swedish Mission church building
newly moved to the lot across the street
from the Masonic temple In Florence
was dedicated Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. with large congregation pres
ent. Bishop Frank NJ. Bristol OF the
Methodist church conducted the dedica-
tory services at 3 o'clock in the after
noon Rev. U. @. Brown. district super
intendent. preached in the evening.
The new Swedish Mission church re-
places an old structure that stood on
the same ground. The old building has
been moved 20 the rear OF the lot TO
make room for the new.
Though this building Is only now dedi-
Gated as the Swedish Mission church. the
building itself is not entirely new. The
church building was purchased OF an
other congregation and moved TO the new
location bodily. A lot OF improvements
were made The building was modernized
in every way and given finishing touches
that make it a very credltable ediflce
now for new and growing congregation
such as that OF the Swedish Mission.
The new church, including the ground
represents a cost OF between $500 and
5000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
Hundred Killed
When Munitions
Factory Explodes

PARIS. Dec. 12.-one hundred and ten
persons are reported TO have been killed
in yesterdays explosion in the Belgium
munitions factory at Havre. says a dis
patch from the city to the Temps to-
day.
The cause OF the explosion has not
yet been determined" says the newspa-
per. The investigation has developed
that one OF the buildings contained boxes
OF ammunition, which came from the
United states some time ago. It was
discovered that In one of these boxes
was an apparatus designed to cause de-
flagration. The box of explosives was
rendered harmless and the laboratory
examination disclosed interesting facts.
1T is also pointed out that a Ger
man prisoners camp is located not far
from the factories and that nine months
ago yesterday the Desmairis OIL COM
pany's oil plant also near the prisoners
camp was burned"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
Two Are Ordained
Ministers Of the
Episcopal Church

Two candidates were ordained into the
Episcopal priesthood at st. Matthias
church by Bishop A. L. williams They
were Rev. Carl NJ. Worden and Rev. Mr..
Darling.
Bishop Williams was the leader in the
solemn services. by which the E.piscopal
church marks its acceptance Of its minis
ters into its service and II was to him
that Rev, Mr.. Worden and Rev. Mr..
Darling made their promises OF obedience
and conformity TO the teachings Of the
church,
Every man truly called TO the priest
hood. they were told. has a vision Of the
grandeur OF God and OF His need for
human workers. every minister having
his choice whether 70 keep his ear TO
the ground TO hear the worlds demands
or 20 keep his head in the clouds 10
hear Gods commands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
HALF BILLION NAVY
BUILDING PROGRAM
Secretary Tells How He Expects to
Spend This Sum in New Con-
struotion Within Five Years,
FAvoRs NEW PLAN IN PROMOTION

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.--Details
OF the $500. 100000 navy building
program under the flve-year continu-
ing plan recommended to congress
are contained in the annual report
OF Secretary Daniels, made public to-
night
The report shows that for the first
time in the history OF the department
the secretary's recommendations in
crease the expenditures proposed by
the general board. In this connec-
ton the secretary says:
MY recommendation of a five-year
program embraces the same number as
proposed by the general board in the
distribvtion It made In the fivc-yenr pro-
gram of drendnaughts, battle cruisers
scouts and destroyers. l recommend fif-
teen fleet submarines where the general
board recommends nlne, and I recon-
mend eighty-flve coast submarines no
against fifty-eight recommended by the
general board. For additional reserve
ammunition. my recommendation Is sS6...
OOo.oOO whereas the general board recon-
mends Ni,OOo,oo0 They recommend some
thing more for other craft. My total for
the five years Is $500. .4S2.2it The general
boards total Is sis0. .S7e.OC0. a very slight
difference for the five years. though the
boards recommendation for the first year
is much larger than the departments
estimate"
Tho five-year program for new ships
and completion OF those already author
ICED reaches a grand total OF t5l2, 4S3. .2l4
with large appropriations for reserve
ammunition and aviation.
strength OF Proposed Navy.
Following will be the composition of the
fleet In 1921. built or building, IL the pro.
gram is carried out according TO the gen
ersl boards calculations. the secretary
says.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
Hooking and Genesee
Are Off to London

WASHINGTON. Dec. l2--Great Britain
today notified the State department
through Ambassador Page that It was
taking the steamers Hooking and Genesee
OF the American transatlantic company
TO London for prize court adjudication.
The United States was urged TO see that
the company co-operated in expedltins
trial by prompt appointment Of consul
and speedy preparation o. it's case.
The decision 20 transfer the cases across
the sea was believed by officials here to
explain the action OF the prize court Al
Halifax in turning the Hooking over 10
agents OF the crown The United States
is not likely 20 object, because only in-
ferior prize courts exist at Halifax and
ST, Lucia. from which appeals eventually
would have to be taken 20 London. In
these particular cases It is pointed out.
both governments desire speedy and final
settlement Of the issues involved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
To Plan for the
Semi Centennial
Celebration Here

The general committee in charge Of
preparations for the semi centennial cele-
bration of the admission ~ Nebraska
into statehood will be notified OF plans
Of great magnitude already made by it's
executive committee. when the members
at a banquet 70 be held Wednesday even
ing at the Fontenelle hotel
These plans, according 20 John J.. Web
ster, president of the Nebraska Histori-
cal society. one Of the first advocates
OF the semi-centennial Observance In
clude the Inauguration OF the celebra-
ton in Omaha next fall under the au-
spices Of Ak-sAr-Ben, 10 be followed by
ceremonies IN every school Of the state.
and by public gatherings in every county
seat and in other towns.
A great film spectacle. depicting his
torical events OF the early days OF Ne
braskR, Indian scenes. battles, immigrants
on the wagon trails and many other
scenes 10 be shown In the Auditorium
vii be one OF the principal entertain
ments features. The showing OF this
film. which will be made after the plan
OF The Birth OF a Nation, and Will be
produced at a cost OF about 5000. Will
take the place OF the Ak-sar-ben street
fair, according 10 present plans
Ak-sar-Ben parades next fail, accord
ing 10 these plans. will be descriptive
OF pioneer history In Nebraska There
viii be civil and military parades and
public gatherings at which historical
speeches. vii be made.
Mr.. Webster is now endeavoring to OBJ
tain the original treaty signed In 1854
by Chief Logan Fontenelle, granting vast
areas OF land 20 the whites in this ter
ritorg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13

Urging the necessity of q continuing
building program. the secretary says Il
lie the ''surest way to raise the stand
ard.-of naval efficiency" and that little
Is. TO be gained by sudden fluctuations
and changes In policy" OF the, five-yeai
program recommended. the secretary
says:
Il hope consrsss will indorse Il by &C
large a vote OF it's members as TO make
certain its continuance by congresses 20
come"
Two Hundred Millions This Year.
Tho full total OF the navy budget for
the year is s217. .652, 17l; all but sls2 $50 .0g7
OF which will go for ships now under con-
struction or TO be authorized. The re-
mainder contemplates the increased per-
sonnel and general running expenses OF
the navy afioat and ashore.
The secretary comments at length on
the need of battle cruisers OF the pro-
posed thirty-five-knot type. The events
of the European war are recounted 20
show the part these craft have played
and the reasons for including six OF them
In the building program. AS TO the bat-
tleships OF the future. the secretary says
the suggested vessels are of much greater
displacement and heavier armament than
anything heretofore contemplated for any
navy. The department is now discuss
ing plans for ships OF 5000 tons and
armed with sixteen-inch or perhaps seven
teen-inch guns. The secretary says the
plan has not yet been approved, but his
estimates are based on ships to cost
s1s.O00O0O each which would allow for
the increased { lZe
Promotion by Selection.
Secretary Daniels takes another radical
step in his report In urging that the
present system of promotion OF officers
by seniority be abandoned in favor OF
promotion by selection. He goes at length
into the results of the seniority system
| to find that IL produces "stagnation
L -. rI.r.l c,.,ltrn,, Irn,,,. N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
England Thinks of
Abolishing the "Cat''

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-Francis Angus.
tin Wellesley. visiting Judge at wsnds-
worth prison In London. returns to that
city today after having spent two months
in this country. during which he has
visited some American prisons on the
eve OF his departure, Judge Wellesley
announced his intention 10 abolish the
cat o'nine tails as an instrument Of
punishment in British prisons. Judge
Wellesley said he considered Warden os-
borne's system at Sing sing better than
anything In England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
Young Girl Found
Dead in Hotel; Had
Trouble with Heart

Margaret Tangney. aged 20 years. 65s
South Twenty-eighth street. was found
dead in bed at the Savoy hotel Sunday
morning. Coroner Crosby has taken the
body and a post mortem examination re-
vealed that she died OF heart disease,
from which illness she had suffered for
some time. according to relatives. She Is
survived by her mother four sisters
and two brothers.
With a party OF friends Miss Tangney
had motored 10 AIllard Saturday evening
and upon returning to Omaha was not
feeling normal and was taken by her
companions TO the Savoy. Her death was
discovered by one OF the party Sunday
morning and a physician called. but she
had been dead for some time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
DYNAMITE IN RAIL PATH
OF MUNITIONS TRAIN

OAKLAND. Cal. Dec. ia package
containing six sticks OF dynamite
equipped with caps and fuses, was found
today by an Italian fisherman under a
bridge over Alhambra creek. short dis
tance west from Martinez. which carries
the main line tracks of the Southern Pa
cific railroad. over this bridge pass
trains carrying the output of the Her
cules Powder company. and the Standard
Oil company to the east. Authorities
expressed the opinion that the dynamite
was placed under the bridge by some
person desirous of impeding the progress
of war munitions, which. it is said are
shipped over the main line in large guam
titles
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
SHENANDOAH PASTOR DIES
FOLLOWING OPERATION

sHENANDOAH. Ia, Dec. l2.-(special
gram.)-Following an operation for
acute appendicitis. Rev. d. c. Fackin-
tosh, pastor Of the Presbyterian church.
died at o'clock this morning,
He Is survived by his widow and two
daughters. Mrs. f. S. Their and Helen.
Mr.. Macintosh has held the pastorate
here since April, 1912. and was formerly
at Hopkinton. Audubon and storm Lake.
He was born In Mill shean, Nova Scotia,
and was educated at DalahOusie univer-
sity. Halifax. and Princeton university,
where he received his A. NJ. degree.
Later he attainded Chicago university
and Iowa State university.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
AMERICA TO SEND
FRENCH REPUBLIC
A SHARP PROTEST
United States Preparing Vigorous
Note Against Removal Of Teu-
tons from Uncle Sans
ACTION IS HELD UNJUsT1F1ABLE
Trent Case During Civil War Prob
ably Will Be Cited as
Precedent.
THREE VESSELS ARE HALTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA Wig
orous protest is being prepared by
the State department against the re-
n,oval by the French cruiser Des-
cartes of Germans and Austrians
from the American steamers Caro-
lima, Coamo and San Juan on the
high seas. The note will contend
that removal of citizens of any nation
from an American vessel on high seas
Sc without legal justification.
1t will be asserted in the note, as
It was year ago in protest to
France in the case of August Piepen-
brink, that the men removed were
not embodied 'in the armed forces
of the enemy" in the sense of that
term in established international law.
No Justification for Act.
The communication probably will also
declare that there is no justification for
the removal of an enemy subject from a
neutral vessel on the high seas bound
TO a neutral port, even If he could prop
erly-be regarded as a military person.
The Trent case during the civil war
probably will be cited as a precedent
The State department was not advised
izyhether any of the Austrians or Ger
mans seized had declared their inten-
ton of becoming American citizens. In
formation on that point is being sought
and should 1t develop that such is the
case. the protest may be even more firm.
Facts of the Case.
The facts in the case already at hand
were summed up in this statement issued
by the department late today:
THE State department has received
reports from the collector of customs at
San Juan, Porto Rico, indicating that
three ships of the New York and Porto
Rico line have been stopped on the high
seas and searched by the French cruiser
Descartes. The steamship Carolina, north
bound, was stopped six miles off San
Juan and the German chief steward
named schade. was taken off by the
boarding officer The steamer was allowed
TO proceed north after delay Of about two
hours.
Case of Coamo.
The steamer Coamo. southbound. was
stopped about twenty miles off shore by
two shots across its bow and the fol.
lowing persons taken off by the board
ing party: j. Luscor Rutter, Anton f.
Dolioroch, Austrians. of the engine room
and II. Kreger, a German of the stew
ards department. 1t appears that otheI
Germans in the crew with American citi-
zenship papers were not molested.
"The steamship, san Juan, southbound
is reported to have been stopped north
east of Porto Rico and two second cabin
passengers, William Guntherodt and
lFritch Lothar. German subjects, taken
<off ship"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
MAILING CONDENSED MILK
TO CHILDREN OF TEUT0NS

NEW YORK. Dec. i2.-The first ship
snent Of condensed milk, lard and rice.
which is to be sent to the children OF
Germany and Austria as first class mail,
has been turned over TO the Postoffice de-
partrnent says an announcement made to-
-Niay by the citizens committee for food
shipments TO Germany and Austria. DIR.
Henry j. Wolf is chairman. DR.. Jacob
w. Loeb, secretary, and Carl Schurz,
treasurer Of the committee which also
includes many women. including Mrs.
Samuel Untermyer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
ALLIES RETREAT
OYER GREEK LINE
glo-French Troops Driven Across
Border from Serbia, is Berlin
Report.
EQUIPMENT LOSS VERY HEAVY


BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE Anglo
French forces that have been under
attack by the Bulgarians in southern
Serbia, are retreating at places over
tn Greek frontier. II was announced
in today's official report by German
army headquarters. Their losses in
arms and equipment OF various sorts
have been heavy. II is declared.
The capture OF $500, prisons and
forty guns in the Montenegrin and
Albanian campaign by Austro-Hun-
garian forces is reported.
London Reports Loss.
LONDON, Dec. 12.-Casualties of
1900 and the loss OF eight field
guns, which they were unable to re-
move from emplacements. are told of
in an official communication issued
this evening dealing with the retreat
Of the British Tenth division from
Lake Doiran, Serbia. in conjunction
with the French.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
McNish to Locate
In Omaha in Spring

WEST POINT. Neb.. Dec. i24-(special.) }
Jesse C. McNish OF wisner, president
OF the State Bankers association, viii re-
move to Omaha IN the spring. lie will
devote his time 10 a new business which
he Is developing, that OF a broker IN
cattle paper, Through New York con-
neetions he win discount paper given 70
the local banks by cattle feeders OF this
section. thus benenting western feeders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
WEST IS FEELING
FORCE OF STORM
Snow, Sleet and High Winds Sweep
the Mississippi Valley
Section.
TRAFFIC Is INTERPRETED WITH

CHICAGO. Dec. l1.-Snow, sleet and
high winds swept this section today,
causing delayed traffic. great loss to
property and, in this city, a number of
personal injuries.
The storm had its origin in the eastern
slope of the Rockies on Thursday, and
yesterday had advanced in a widening
circle until It reached from Arkansas to
the northern tier OF states.
The storm here came up quickly In the
morning and lasted all day. Passenger
trains from the west arrived hours be-
hind their schedules. Telegraph COM
munication was demoralized and In some
instances cut off entirely.
snow General over Iowa.
DIES MONIES. Ia. Dec. 11.-snowfall,
the first of any consequence In Iowa this
winter was general over the state
today and this morning. From an
inch in the extreme northwestern part of
the state to half an inch in the southern
half was reported. The fall was well
coined by farmers, who say the soil
needed moisture badly.
Wires Are Down.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 11.-A sleet storm
north and easttof st. Louis today seri-
ously interfered with telegraphic COM
munication. Wires along the Cleveland,
Cincinnati. Chicago g. st. Louis railroad
between St. Louis and Mattoon. Ill. and
on the Chicago & Alton and the Wabash
north were out of commission.
A drizzling rain fell in st. Louis today
but the storm had ceased here tonight
Kansas In on 1t.
TOPEKA. Kan. Dec. n.-Snow. sleet
and rain were general over northern
Kansas today. Topeka and other Kan
sas points reported from half an inch to
an inch of precipitation. Light flurries
of snow occurred, after which the tenn
perature rose slightly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
SWISS SOCIALISTS
MAKE PEACE MOVE
Attempt to Bring About End of War
by Interpellating Parlia-
ment.
LITTLE HOPE OF SUCCESS

PARIS. Dec. 12.-The attempt of the
Swiss socialists to bring shout peace ne
gotiations by interpellating the Swiss
government on the subject probably will
be without result. The Gazette de Lau-
sanne. as quoted by the Havas corre-
spondent at Lausanne, says that the in
terpellation presented in the national
council yesterday will not lead the coun-
Gil to propose an armistice preparatory to
peace negotiations.
GENEVA. Dec. 12-Cvia Paris.)-Tht
socialist group has deposited the follow
ing Interpolation in the Swiss Parlia-
ment:
Does the federal council alone or CO.
Jointly with the governments OF other
countries think of offering the belliger-
ents its good offices in order to obtain
the conclusion of an armistice and pre-
pare for negotiations for peace"
The value of the German 1O0-marks
dropped on the Bourse here today to 1903
francs. the lowest since the war. In
peace times the value was 125 francs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13

ABE RUFF, FORMER POLITICAL BOSS of San Fran
CISCO has shown fondness for his little niece Bertha Alt
man. and she in turn is very fond of her W lie Abe who
declares his intention of beginning life ssNSA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
The Weather

For Nebraska aud Iowa-Fair; no /
change in temperature.
TcnIpersaturV - -Irhn testeFh"9'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13

Temperature ana precipitation depaF-
lures from the normal;
Normal ure................. %
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
Promotion BIZ selection.

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13
Call Tyler 1000

II You Want 20 TaIk 70 The 1oe
ar 60 Anyone Connoctsd
with The Boo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-13

Total rainfall since March /. Is 81 inches
deficiency since March -. l.S5 inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1914. $50 inches
l.. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.