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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
THE MAN IN THE BOX.
He Startled but Did Not Unnerve the
Express Car Messenger.

He Startled but Did Not Unnerve tn.
Express Car Messenger.
The messenger was alone in the ex
press car. and the train was makinl
fast time about 200 miles outside Of
San Francisco At the last stop the
messenger had been very sorry tc
see an ordinary rough box loaded from
the truck. The experience was com.
mon enough. but it always depressed
him a little.
Having set things to rights. he sat
down near his little writing desk and
dropped into doze. A sudden lurch
of the train reused him. and. as he
stretched himself awake. what was his
CONSERVATION at seeing that the lid of
the rough box was lifted about three
inches!
Express messengers live in daily ex-
pectation Of train robbers, and the
thought flashed through his mind in
the twinkling of an eye that one of
those gentry was in the box.
AS he got up from his chair he was
relieved to see the lid quietly drop into
its place. However, he knew that the
bandit was no doubt watching his
every movement from hole bored in
the side of the box and that what he
did he must do cautiously.
Moving out of the hidden mans range
of vision. he got his hands on a few
nails and hammer. Then he slowly
worked his way through the lofty pile
of packages, which he pretended to be
rearranging. suddenly threw a heavy
trunk on the lid of the rough box,
jumped astride it and nailed down the
lid securely. The imprisoned robber
roared and struggled. but to no avail.
The messenger rushed to the rear of
his car and looked back through the
coaches. He could see the mans con-
federates "going through" the pas
sengers, who held their hands aloft
while member of the gang covered"
them. The express car carried valu-
able shipment and the messenger de-
termined to save it.
Grasping the lever that operated the
NOuPiSi' hC Put CfCiy
of strength he possessed into one ter
rifle jerk. The drawheads parted, and
a gap almost instantly opened between
the express car and the coaches. Run
ming back through his car. barring the
door as he went, the messenger reach
ed the front door and shouted to the
engineer to open his throttle. The en-
gine and the express car leaped for
ward. but not minute too soon.
The bandits, emerging from the
coaches. were insane with rage when
they saw themselves foiled and pour
ed voley after volley from their rifles
into the fast fleeing car.
From the next station a coach and
engine with posse armed to the teeth
went back to the relief of the stalled
train, from which the bandits had long
since fed. The express car and engine,
lnder heavy police guard, proceeded
% San Francisco. The bandit was un-
)oxed at the police station. and an ugly
ooking customer he proved to be. He
,ot sentence of twenty years in the
1enitentiary.-Wells-Fargo Messenger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

OF sanctuaries for the eighteenth GEN.
tury debtor the value of the theater
must not be overlooked. AS long as
the actor was in the bounds Of the
playhouse he was safe. There was
John Palmer. for instance. who lived
In his dressing room at Drury Lane
for months. But engagements. even at
Drury Lane, come to an end, and at
length Palmer was required at the Hay
market. The journey was dangerous
one. Necessity, however. always fos-
ters invention. They packed him in a
cabinet. put the cabinet in a cart and
called him scenery"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
Compulsory Drinking.

Compulsory abstinence would have
seemed complete inversion Of the
natural order to some of our ancestors.
They believed in compulsory drinking,
and in some old county mansions may
still be seen, believe. ring let into
the wall of the dining hall for the pun
ishment Of the man who would not or
could not drink his allotted share of
liquor.
The culprit's arm was fixed in the
ring. and he was given choice Of drink
ing in the ordinary way or having the
liquor he refused poured down his
sleeve; hence the medieval jest. "Leav-
ing's leeving."-London Standard.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
Wasn't the Uniform.

A sailor under the influence of liquor
went to the main entrance of New
York theater recently and presented a
ticket. The manager refused to admit
him, telling him that his money would
be refunded at the box office.
Don't you respec' y'r country's uni
form?' asked the bibulous one.
Sure" retorted the manager. Take
it of and I'll put it in a stage box
Philadelphia Ledger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
Accurate Information.

1--WE had about the centurion in our
Bible class today. What's a centurion
pop?"
"a centurion. my son, is a man who
has lived to be hundred years old
I'm glad you take after me and like to
know things. Baltimore American.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
Not Mercenary.

Mr.. Gottrox-My daughters, young
man. are both worth their weight in
gold.
Suitor-The fact that I am asking
you for the smaller one proves. at any
rate, that l am not mercenary.-Chi-
cago News
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

May-Maud, dear. did you know that
the last legislature passed a law pun
ishing kidnapping very severely Maud
No. But what Of it? May-Well. II
you aren't careful Cholly Softleigh's
relatives may cause you trouble
Pittsburgh Press.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

do you believe that there is really
something which can invariably tell
when a man is lyingT'
81 know it
'Ah. perhaps you have seen one OF
the instrumentsT'
"Seen one? married one."-Hous-
ton Post.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
pyino withou, a viii.

In the event of ones dying intestate
the heirs come In for their share Of the
estate as established by the laws Of
the particular state in which the prop
erty is found. In the event Of no will
and no heirs the property goes to the
state.-New York American.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
He knew.

Aren't you going to listen to the
vox populi. Senator HeadstrongT'
"yox populi. nothin'l What have
these here secret orders ever done for
meY-Buffalo Express.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

WANTED-Machine. cast and stove
plate iron, brass and copper, zinc
and rubber, and rags of all kinds;
in fact. Junk of all kinds. A. N.
Halleck, Monmouth, Oregon. Stf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

Notice-On March 20, 1915, C. w.
Spring and | dissolved partnership
and will in no way be responsible
for any bills made by him after that
date. E. r. PIKE.
67-2t. Monmouth Oreoon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

Little Wifey-Did you tell Mr.. Blinks
that the baby had cut bis FIRST tooth Z
Big Hubby-It's useless. he has a hen
which laid fourteen eggs in six days
Philadelphia Ledger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

Extract from a sentimental Il
Last night | sat in a gondola on
Ices grand canal. drinking it all /
and life never seemed so full before
London Mail.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

"hief-why did Burgaleer reformf
f-The last safe be drilled and
@c1 only contained picture post
aru ''e state prison.7Judge-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FOR SALE-Summer cut oak and fir
wood, 16 inch and 4 feet long, phone
1404. l. L. Smith 60-9t-x
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

HORSE PASTURE -First-class pas
ture, plenty water, good fences, on
Jim Myers place, Smithfeld. Bring
horses or write Geo. w. Wicklander,
R. F. D. l, Dallas. Also want to
buy 100 head goats. 67-3t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

MONEY TO LOAN-On good i'm
proved real estate. Walter VIII
hams, First National Bank. 62-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

or lease house or business building;
if you want help or job of work; If
you have lost or found anything; if
you want publicity of any kind, try
this column. You are sure to get
fesults-others do, why not you. Tel
ephone your want ads" or address
all communications to The Observer,
Dallas, Oregon. Count the number of
words to remit with order. Telephone
No. 10.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Improved
ranch, 100 acres. Inquire G. W.
Gardner, 91S Shelton. Phone S73.
67-3t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

An even disposition Is the best pillow
on the sea of life
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

II we desire the flowers Of paradise
we must SOW the seeds.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FOR SALE-Potato sacks cheap. Ew-
ing Bros, Dallas; phone 19x15.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FARM MORTGAGE LOANS-Write
to us about terms, stating amount
wanted and character, location and
value of farm, etc. Fear & Gray,
Portland, Oregon. 65-8t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FOR SALE-Duroc-Jersey pigs, four
months old. Mrs. Anna Brock,
Green 35. 6O-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FOR SALE-Beautiful piano for sale
or trade. Left with us for quick
sacrifice. R. S. care Observer. 58-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

FOR SALE-Home canning outfit
good as new for half of cost. Also
some California rustic. Would take
good workhouse on payment. 0.
E. Dennis, phone Black 515, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26

mile from postoffice; mile from
school; on milk route; good winter
road; good improvements. Will
give terms. B. Folsom, Gail Hotel,
Dallas. 52-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
WHAT'S DOING IT?

Strange isn't 7 But it of your
friends money for
goods they
You would naturally incline
buy goods after having had
the purchase from people they know
There time when shopping largely personal
Today the distant get
touch with thousands who goods
their methods Advisng-con-
and effective advertising
Many used
advertising These advertisements
local dealers
Consider the results obtained national
and will wonder city
catalogue house away
trade that should enjoy surprising that
dollars of this community than they do
Now mind The Observer not talking just for its business
Observer will not Naturally and somewhat selhshly The
in this community.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
BULLETIN
ONE CENT A WORD, PHONE 10

The charge Tor advertise
ments under this head is one
cent per word for each in
sertion. No discount for sue
cessive issues. If you have
anything for sale or ex-
oh bopua. if ,,o,, ,,o,t +o ua.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20
QUARTZ CREkK NOTES
Wednesday, August ls.

Wednesday. August Is.
special Correspondence.
w. j. Collsrd lost a very valuable
horse last week.
Miss Kathryn McLain is staying at
John MeLain's during haying.
J.. NJ. Flick has a new rake and
sweep rake. Watch the hay fly.
Everone on QuarSz creek has full
force III the hay field this fine weather.
John McLain has his new barn com
pleted and all are waiting for that big
barn dance.
Miss Goldine Ritner of Haigler, Neb,
q sister of Mrs. w. b. Conklin, is help
ing Mrs. W. j. Collard during haying.
Quite a party of Quartz creek people
were picnicing over to the Springs Sun
day. Frank Dice and family, John Nc
Lain and family, cousin of Mrs. Nc
Lain from Kansas, MIR. johnson,
Charley Vanhorn, W. B. Conklin and
family. b. III. Conklin and family and
Mrs. Bal and son from Canon City, the
latter sister of Mrs. Byron Conklin.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20
AeslEvuH

nonday. August Is.
MISS Ethel Hstch is hoae frun S.l,d.
Rev. +. HI. Robinson end wife were
IN Doyle Tuesday.
A large crowd attended the dance Mt
~aanits Saturday night
John DAVIS of 1T. Lupton Is visitor
at the NJ. ". Slate home.
Mrs. Daniels is helping Mrs. G. A.
DesConnbes during bsying.
G. A. Des Combes rs employine q
gang of MexIcans from Sagusche to
pat up his hay
A runaway IN Jim McDonald's field
broke horse rake and crippled up one
of his men for awhile.
n HI. Fogg, wife, mother and sister
are visitors at the Evergreen ranch
these days. The party visited WsunIta
Saturday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20
ROAD GANG AEAR|NG
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE

Durango Democrat
George Logan, one of the contractors
of the state highway over the divide to
connect with the San Luis valley, report
ed by phone last night that they had
moved their road camp two miles nearer
the top and that the first section of his
road crew was now within one and a
half miles of the top of the hill. I'VE
advanced two miles in two days, he
said, which is going some. ffee Catch
y,ole YESTERDAY drove his auto up to
ritb,n three miles Of the hill. The con-
tractors are planning to have ceiebra-
t;on and big ball game on the
top of the Continental Divide on Labor
Day. Mr.. Logan says that he expects
70 have the rood open and sufhciently
completsd for suto trafhc m octooer
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20
HIKn IIEm

pissm NIuar-
~. Hanry Cossm essss ~ iron
e,..au.soa saisrtiag evening ssa syen:
sandal 0iih her hsssssna. sts s ssses
,utsssisnf q sas iish hascossy.
IA saztell. J Z Ana=ssan 60 b
NJ Disregard of ksnsss Cay. ~
"a Aaslau-an Of 81 Lo.sls. No.. sna
M Wsal.cy 81 Ne& Nsrk City snd
e,eorgs za5f of Fiorsaia- directors o: ~
BIN. Co. aase been nosdsne snelr
auusai dlract0rs meetings here u
sseek.
N Baruhart. u l.. syers. Cartis
N .h,er. " l. Daaghtrey and h
p.v,e. from Psnnsy wanna. and ~ b
p..W4n and Mrs. o. G. eslitssrt O.
Floriaa. spent several days here looking
ever the properties u the srsnt Ind.
,,sndant Mining company. and the CsasI
Bird p. l. &P. Co.
The lamps Of his auto being dimmsd
hy she rain Saturday night, Arsha7
Miller Of GannisOn missed the brldee
ana raa iuto the ditch at the railroad
crossing on Second street. Miss Elsie
Wilev. who was IN the car with him
was thrown against the windshield, b0t
Was not much injured. The csr was
hauled out next morning with team
AMI it was foaHd TO be Insact.
A. B. Harbsugh left on Moneay
noon train fur Woodruff. ksnsss, ior
a visit with relatives. AIR. Harbsugh b
who has been assisting bis father IN the
development Of the Morning GLORY
group the past three months, has been
IN rather poor health for several weeks
and a change Of climate deemed advis-
able. While in Kansas he will bay a
car or two Of poultry and eggs and ship
them to Harbaagh Bros, wholesale
commission merchants, San francisco
and OAK land, Cal. and later on will re-
turn 10 California. Mr. Harbaugh eX-
poets 10 be back here next season.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20
POWDERHORk

News-Champion Correspondencs:
Wednesday, August Is,
Mrs. Frank Dunn went to Salida
Wednesday.
j. Messenger and family returned to
Hotchkiss Friday.
f. E. Hufty and family returned to
Paonia Wednesday.
W. C. Howard and family went to
Cathedral "Wednesday.
Mrs. b. f. Ferguson returned from a
visit in Salida Monday.
Daisy and Grant Youman are visitors
in the valley this week.
Harry Stewart and family of Delta
are camped at the springs.
Mrs. Chas. Hirdman of Gunnison is a
guest at the home of Frank Dunn.
DIR. Day and family of Crawford ar
rived Monday and are camping at the
Teezelink ranch.
f. Foster, who has been a guest of
his brother, f. A. Foster, departed for
his home Friday.
Our wonderful mineral springs, both
hot and cold-have attracted many
tourists this summer.
Mr.. jackson. wife and son of Grand
junction are camping here for the bene-
fit of the baths at the springs.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20
LAKE FORK
Sews-O champion Correspcnaence

News Champion Correspcnaence
Tuesday, August ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Benson are visitors
at the county seat
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson and
children were at GunnisOn last week
Lester Pulvim who has been with his
grandmother, Mrs. Weston, has gone
to Idaho Springs to attend school.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-08-20

MIR. and Mrs. F. c. Martin, Mrs. II.
+. Lake, Jr and son Alan were camp
ing on South Beaver most of the week.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04
SUBSCRIPTION CORNER
. Our big subscription campaign is

Our big subscription. campaign is
just now being launched. 100000
SUBSCRIBERS" is our slogan.
Surely, true labor paper, such as
The Majority has proven to be, should
have at least 10000 subscribers out of
an Industrial population of over 1885,
900, which it represents.
Possibly there has been lack of
interest in the past; but that's his
tory! Now and the future is our
opportunity. Let's make the Majority
an even greater power for the protec-
ton and advancement of the good in
terests of all workers.
You can help. Will you do it? Just
see to it that. your name is on the
mailing list regularly and get friend
or two to subscribe. We want every
interested subscriber to secure at
least on enew subscriber; or as many
as possible.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04

Newspaper Men
Have BANQUET

wheeling newspapermen enjoyed
banquet at one simoleon a plate,
Thursday evening, getting several
times the worth of their money in rich
viahds alone, washed down with grape
juice punch. In addition, and free of
all cost, they were treated to the ex-
cellent performance Of Toastmaster
Dreamer, interesting Southern remin-
iscences by S. P. Christian, recita-
ton by Bert Phillips, and lengthy and
exhaustive discourses from Fellow
Conspirators Bloomfield, Mills, Stein
hauser, fancy, ct al. Pete Boyd was
responsible for the agitation that
brought about the feast. They ex-
pect another in about month, ffgur-
ing the effects of this to last that long.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04
and gave point to Anleaahger s

painstaking thoroughness, and to Analaager
story Of racial differences. 80
Take an Englishnan = says A1nefirlgery
bed that he has to sleep in He'll esee first;
possible and when he has come to that conclusion he II
sleep that way and you won't be able bulge him. Now
take German in the same predcament; he get rule
and measure the bed in all its dimensions then measure
himself Then he'll get pencil and paper and he figure
out the best to Sleep And the only way you
get him to ro is to prove that there's something
wrong with his figures <
But with all the figures of Mr. Kneusche and all the
npassioned oratoy Of Miss Pankhurs on the other SIDE
another Amernger story still holds the best expana
ton Of the in Europe:
"A Jewish father called to the front door by a
comoon in the street. and discovered that his son was
fighting with an Irisher Morris called the father
here He called me sheeney! cried the ad as he con-
tinued to fight. WELL responded the old man. "a name
no use to fight about here I cant quit, fader
burted the boy through the muss Of the struggle got
Imy foot nckelv y
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04

over eighty feet to reach it. An up
to-date elevator inthe rear OF the
building is used to convey the paper
up and down, and no time will be lost
by the labor paper in the future due
In former years the plant was
covered with water, and the manage
ment was compelled to stop opera
lions until the water receded, The
macfNnery is always damaged to an
extent and great amount of loss is
incurred from the rayages of the
water.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04

y MAN HAS RIGHT to have the smallpox if he
wants to, just because his house ishs castle. If
there such thing individual rgho the pleasure
Of disease and dirt ends when touches the danger line
to his neghbors and the future generation And we live
in such complex civilization today that can't even
get comfortably drunk without stepping somebody
being constantly shifted about and added to or taken
from, in the composition Of supposed happiness.
We know that but we draw the line State Health
Board with authority to say that the last hair from the
tail of dog that bites in the wrist will cure US of by
drophoba applied to the other wrist at 8A NJ Tuesday
accompanied with receipt for 80 cents from the County
Clerk and So from the physician
There is a golden mean between liberty and lawIess
ness ana there ought to pc between regulation and dam
of light and air and and the number of oc
cupants We partial to filtration and sanitation We
the governmental patenaism which segregates
lection and conagon in out of people But all lovers
Of liberty and must be opposed to the bill the
doctors seeking to have passed in Charleston Gov
Hatfield favors it. but he's doctor. We patients
past present prospective must unite in the class
consciousness for the same selfish self protection.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04
GOVERNMENT
URGES PEACE.

Manchester, England. Jan. 2s.-The
Spinners' Amalgamation and the EN-
ployers' Federation have agreed to 10
cal and central conferences before any
strike or cessation of work in the cot
ton industry takes place. This agree
ment was recommended by the British
rcaernment, which uregd that an un-
dertaking be reached that strikes and
lockouts may be minimized during war
times. s,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04

HE LEGISLATURE after some hopeful signs Of
awakening seems to be sinking back again into the
same old twilight sleep. It has considered mothers
Pension and decided that mothers who have no other
support be taken Of pauper It has consider
ed Chd Labor and decided that children shall not be
permitted to destroy their young lives in exhaustng toll
and amid debasng surroundings unless their employers
desire it. It has considered the woeful lack Of knowledge
about keeping bodies healthy and considering law
sending to Jail any person guilty of thought on this
subject.
It would not matter much except that in thus talk
ing in their sleep, they actually passing laws under
which people who try to stay awake must live.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-02-04
M ISIS PANKHURsT left better book than speec

M ISIS PANKHURST left better book than speech
IVI behind The book has to do with unchasity in
She contends that the unchasy Of Of alarming pro-
portions that from this follows nearly all Of wo-
mans ills and that the pays the penalty in the end
AS remedy she advances Votes for Women insisting that
made unwilling and unknowing victims to the
spread of evil because of their political slavery and
that with political freedom they will be in position
defend themselves and thus the future generation.
1t is all true. Ten years ago Mr. Scott Of Bethany
in the West Virginia House of Delegates and offered
bill that would really penaze for running little girls
When the bill up for debate the few ladies in the
visitors gallery CALAMITY put out and the delegates
proceeded to have fun with Scott The most consderate
word he got that he fifty years ahead of the times
The legislators openly and aughngy admitted that they
wanted conditions to continue as they were.
It is absurd to expect beneciaries of law to change
those laws to operate to their discomfort Thus laws
are favorable to men and against because men
make the laws With sitting in the seats Of egs-
atures there cannot but be change and for their benefit
But the vote will not lift from her servitude
It has not freed man from his The owner Of man job
owns the man, and the of woman's job will
the Woman has right to vote and with the vote
she will be able to help free herself ndustra but it
industrial not rpotcal slavery from which she su
fers She should get the ownership of her VOTE but
will avail her nothing unless she to get for herself
the ownership of her job.
She needs the vote, but she needs the union too