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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
SOLDIERS IN THE MAKING.
How Australian Boys Are Trained For
Military Service.

mlIItdry SERVICE.
Australian lads of twelve years be-
gin a more or less voluntary form of
military training. 1t is an indugent.
happy go-lucky sort of thing, designed
primarily to be of physical advantage,
When the lads are fourteen years old
limited military service is severely
compulsory, with penalties for evasion
and fines laid upon employees and par
ents who interfere. and thus continues
with physical exercises, drill. parades
and rife practice. for four years,
whereupon these cadets are passed into
the citizen forces.
each year and twelve half day drills
and twenty-four night drills. A per-
functory attendance upon these grave
bligations-inapt, sullen, frivolous be-
havior-counts for nothing at all. II
the cadet fails to be marked efficient
by his battalion officers he must per
form his service all over again.
In Kalgoorlie. in Western Australia
a great dust storm blowing that night
We watched column of these little
conscripts" march past with rifles and
bugles and drums, and they were smart
to see-brown uniforms, with tricks of
green, and wide brimmed Australian
hats caught up at the side in the Aus
tralian way. 1t Is no farcica affair.
When we were in Brisbane, in
Queensland. score Of truant young
sters were packed off to the military
barracks for ten days Of close confne-
ment and drill. and away they went in
a big Cape wagon in charge Of ser.
geant major and under escort of some
brilliant artilerymen. melancholy
little crew. these truants, then. facing
ten days of absence from home and six
hours Of drill on the hot parade ground
under a sergeant major who doubtless
knew how to improve the patriotism of
small culprits and would do it with
switch, Norman Duncan in Harper's
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
Mitten Money.

Sometimes when the weather is very
cold and the pilotboat is rolling in a
heavy sea off the Ambrose channel
lightship the old pilot will think twice
about the precarious ride in the small
boat and the icy, strenuous climb up
the ships side on a sea ladder. And If
he does think twice about it the old
fellow may give one of the younger pi-
lots chance to take his turn. Should
this bargain be concluded in the snug
cabin the younger man receives be-
sides the regular fee the sum of S4
and this is called mitten money.-New
York Sun
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
SPRAY SOLUTION ON WAY.
Lime Sulphur Due in Greater Guam
tity Among Fruitmen.

Lime-sulphur spray solution will be
made by more fruitgrowers this year
than last. The interest in this work
has been increasing for three years
There is time for the work on the
farm and the homemade material
gives as good results as the comlnerc-
ial material. The men who have been
making the material for their own use
for the last few years report that they
have saved money. All of the men
making their own material state that
they have learned a good deal about
the work by experience, but think
there is nothing very difficult about
the process.
The boiling vat can be made Of a
sheet of heavy galvanized iron for the
bottom, and wooden sides. This is
then bricked up for a fire beneath,
with a short smokestack at one end.
A second vat made and set in the
same manner for heating water can
be great help. The vat should hold
from two to five barrels and should
be provided with a cover. This should
fit closely and have one or two small
openings to permit stirring OF the
boiling mixture without lifting the
lid.
The best grade of lime that can
be purchased from the local dealers
is used. The common powdered sui
phur purchased at wholesale prices
in 110-pound bags is satisfactory. The
fresh lime is weighed into the vat
and started in the process of shaking
with measured quantities of hot wat
er. AS soon as the shaking is well
add two pounds of sulphur
for each pound of lime and little
later pour in the remainder of the
required amount of water, which is
one gallon for each pound of fresh
lime. Stir the mixture frequently
and boil for about 45 minutes.
Made in this way the lime-sulphur
that will test % to 80 degrees
beaume seldom has cost more than
"A per barrel .-Oregonian.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
OUR FIRST MILLlONAIRES.
Only Nineteen of Them In 1845. and
Astor Led the List.

Only Nineteen of Them In 1s45, and
Astor Led the List.
Had an income tax law been In ef-
feet In this country in the forties of
the last century there would have been
cnly one man In New York city who
would have paid on an income of ST..
100000, says the New York Times.
That was John Jacob Astor, the found
er Of the present Astor fortune. In
l845 he was credited with $25 100000
His name heads the list of wealthy
citizens contained in a pamphlet pub
lished in 1915. This was slightly en-
larged edition of a list of rich Man.
haitian residents which had been is.
sued few years before.
The entire list contains but nineteen
millionaires. Next to Mr.. Astor came
Stephen Whitney. credited with $10,-
100000 He began life by retailing
liquors, says the compiler Of the 1916
list. but the great impetus to his for
tune came from fortunate speculation
in cotton and then in real estate.
Next to him came William B. Astor
son of John Jacob, with $5.000000
Then comes. Peter G. Stuyvesant with
$4,000.000. The old Peter Stuyvesant
farm in the vicinity of st. Marks
church and Second avenue. which he
owned, had increased enormously in
value with the growth of the city, and
many collateral members of the fam
lily now trace their wealth to the
Stuyvesant acres.
James Lenox, the founder of the
Lenox library. was said to be worth
$30O0.OO0; the Isaac Bronson estate
was worth $2.5O0.OOO. ...
Many of the wealthiest families of
today were far down in the list in
1S45. For instance. Commodore Van
derbit is said to be worth 100000,
Alexander T. Stewart had not yet at.
tained his great wealth, but was close
to the million mark. with $S00.000.
while Il. P. Barnum, who is called the
guardian of the celebrated Tom
Thumb" is rated at $150,0O0. and
William Niblo has the same rating
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

Friday night, basketball team
representing the Dallas boy scouts
went to Independence and there met
defeat at the hands of the local scout
organization. The Independence lads
were too heavy for the visiting team.
The defeat was by the score of 30
to 13. The score in the last half,
however, was 8 to 4 in favor of the
Dallas scouts. Fourteen all told went
from here, including Scout Master D.
G. Rempel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
Telephone Company Meeting.

On Monday next the Liberty Tele-
phone company will hold its annual
meeting at Liberty school house, at
7:30 p. m. There will be an election
of officers and such other business
as may come before the meeting. The
meeting is called by order of G. W.
MeBee. president.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
New Packard Piano.

$3.50 retail price, but rather than
to ship this piano back to Portland
l will give purchaser a liberal dis
count from the regular price, and al
so the cost of transportation to Port
land. The piano may be seen at Ash s
Variety store, corner of Oak and
Main street. R. j. NATHAN,
Representing Packard Music Co.,
Portland, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

The fifty-frst anniversary of the
establishment of the Knights of Pyth-
las order was celebrated in Dallas
Friday night, when Past Grand Chan
cellor Grant delivered an appropriate
address, which was followed by a So
cial session. The birthday of Pyth-
ianism is an occasion for home-eom-
ing. annual roll call being one Of the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

THE only trouble with my speech"
said the remorseful man. lis that |
didn't know when to stop"
Its worse than that" replied Mr
Growcher. The trouble is you didn't
know when not to begin. Washing
ton Star.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
Kozy Korner Changes Hands.

Mr.. Geo. Swindermann of Durey,
Idaho, having bought the Kozy Kor-
ner confectionery from J. X. Muir,
took charge of the same yesterday
morning. Mr.. Swindermann came to
Dallas last week with his wife and
two daughters.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
Why the Hired Girl Left.

"Why," asked the weary looking wo-
man. do you constantly refer to your.
self as the goat Of this householder
Because" replied the irritable man.
In loud tone Of voice, "a goat is sup
posed to be able to eat any old thing
and act as IL he enjoyed it" washing
ton Star.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

WANTED-Person for copying work
at court house. Must write legible
hand. Temporary work. Address
Commercial Advertising Co., 316-
1923 Spalding building, Portland,
Oregon. 92-lt.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

features Of the anniversary. Friday
night an unusual number of members
responded to their names. 1t was an
occasion that will long be remembered
by those in attendance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
A Place of Refuge.

Her husband is brute"
"Why. what did he doY
"You know how superstitious she is.
Well, when she started to throw a
plate at his head during quarrel the
heartless wretch stood square in front
of mirror."-Boston Transcript.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

Dallas has an active Commercial
club and a Woman's club constantly
working for the material interests of
the community.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23
FOUR YEARS STUDY AT GER
MAN AND SWISS UNIVERSE
TIES AND THE LARGE HOS
PITFALLS OF LONDON, ENGLAND.
OVER THIRTY YEARS EXPER-
IENCE IN HIS SPECIALTIES.

Office: 619 Washington street,
one-half block east of the S. P. depot
from 8 a. m. to II noon, 2 to 5 p. m,
Z to s p. M, Sunday 10 to l p. m.
Telephone 1903.
Specialties:
Cancers and Tumors.
No knife and loss of blood. No
plasters and pain for hours or days.
Polypus, Goitre, Piles, Fistula, Dis
eases of Women, Skin and Nervous
Diseases, Neuralgia, Neurasthenia,
Gout, Rheumatism, Liver, Stomach,
Kidneys, Bladder Prostate, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Con-
stipation.
Patients from out of the city wish
ing to consult him must inform him
before hand by letter or telephone of
the time of arrival of their trains to
make sure that they can be seen the
same day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-23

Unless a man works he cannot find
out what he is able TO do.-Hamerton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
SOME SHOW, BOYS, IS SEPTEMBER
MORN; GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS

When n fellow gets a dozen 10
a score OF oncoros. he's there with
bells--ane gonga. and New Year
horns and ssrpentine. etc. In other
words. ms one might say. he puts
II across" right heftily.
Julian Rubeil Is tho chap who
does thla trick In September
Morn" which opened 20 a delight
ed audience nt the Moore theatre
New Years eve and continues Fri.
day and Saturday with maiiness
Julian. a. the Teutonic professor
Of art. does 10 the Kings English
what tho German torpedo boats
have boon doing 20 some OF the
British dreadnauEhts.
He shows no mercy. has no
ncrupies as 10 using linguistic dunn
dums. and rcattsra Noah WebEters
offensive and defensive alliance
with tho dictionary heller SHELTER
and every which way.
Julian does that the evening
long. none Mt all abashef By the
pretty Girl students and n few Dor
students whom he had invited TO
q CATO TO sec his art exhibition.
and then h. sings. "a Spar. Rib
From tho Butcher Shop % Life"
Enter hero those innumcrable en-
cores
This song was tho hit OF tho eve.
and Il was rich.
It's q good show. this September
Morn" as musical comedies go.
Rich MAI. Storm steals "septsm-
ber MORN or words TO that effect
and that's tho plot Tho finish
shows the famous painting. In life
formi
Tho show ahounds In CLASSY dane
Ing and tunefui mudo--and the
girls are pulchritudinous. meaning
that you must ba chronic dys.
peptlc II you fail TO give EN- the
once over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
NIGHT SCHOOL
VACATION ALL
OVER MONDAY


The new term OF tho Seattle
evening schools win open Monday.
when new pupils mRy register for
work.
The school will be In session
Monday, "Wednesday and Friday
evenings OF each week from T:15
10 e:1b o'clock and win probably
be continued until about the LIST OF
April
An heretofore. high school, grade
and foreign classes. will be main
tanned at the Broadway, Queen
Anne, Lincoln. Franklin and bal.
lard high schools: grade and for.
eign classes at the Central, George.
town. Washington and y. f. Day
schools.
New and additional classes will
be formed wherever sufficient
number OF students enroll 20 war.
rant the employment of n teacher.
Tho evening schools for the fall
term averaged approximately 1000
pupils In attendance at eaeh ses.
sion.
Pupils whaling 10 enroll for work
will ind tho following classes at
their option;
nigh school Ensiish. German. French.
spanish. AsebTs geometry. uisonoms-
Try. electricity. ciyii ssrYioa. stsnoErRphy.
typs~riung. eoohksspins. commercial
Aftthmetic. penmAnahip. commercial
English. commercial Law. coakins saw
ms millinery. AT. mechanical drawing.
architectural dravins. blue print read
ing carpentry, machine shop work. sas
.nxins music gymnasium work for both
msn ana wcinsnl. grade ciasse. and
English for foreigners
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Dec. 30
Kneeling before n double grave in
Arlington cemetery. where lay bur
led her husband and her eldest son.
Mrs. Catherine Engle. IS years old.
placed n vial OF poison TO her lips
and drained the contents.
In the woman's pocketbook was
found n note which read. Il am
dying OF a broken heart Good-by,
Don't allow this TO get into the
newspapers"
Mrs. Engle's husband. Harry. died
two years ago. and her Oldest son.
Edwin, died three years ago at the
age of II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

o.--i am greatly worried. have
come 20 the conclusion that | am
different from other fellows. I
fear that ! arm utterly depraved.
Now want 70 tell you all about II
In the hope that you may - able
TO give mo little advice.
When 90 10 a show and see the
pretty girls In tights that come out
on the stage and do all kinds OF
fancy wrigaies. my thoughts are
never limited to the artistic view
OF the performances. And II the
science OF mind reading we're bet
ter known than II 10. would never
dare 10 attend another show In my
life.
And, likewise. when ! attend 0
dance where tho latest dances are
permitted. my thoughts. when
dancing one of these huogIng az
fairs, would not bear inspection.
Now, know could stay away
from these things; but then where
can ! 90 for amusement haven't
been 20 a shc where there were
no girls In tights. diving beauties.
or something else In that line for
ages.
II has been said that AS . man
thlnketh 80 10 he" Now N u was
not for the above proverb should
not feel 30 badly about IL. for ! am
not immoral except In thought.
VIII you please tell mo what
you think Of my ease. and ! shall be
very grateful STEVE.
A.-Pcrsons who are immoral IN
thought only add fuel to the flame
when they attend suggestive
amusements. Tho mind il a won
derfui piece OF machinery. We may
fiil II so full OF good thoughts that
they will crowd out the bad ones.
or we may nurse the bad ones un.
III they shut out the good ones.
Have you over stopped 10 con-
slider that tho mind is never idle7
Thoughts OF all manner and de.
scription flow constantly through
II and the truly Intelligent person
sorts these thoughts. retains the
worthy ones and casts out tho un.
desirable. The man who has not
grasped the power that makes him
master OF his own thoughts had
best remain away from cheap
vaudeville and suggestive dances.
To the person who has complete
control over his thoughts. sugges-
ton Rrouses only disgust
Our lives are, TO n certain extent.
a reflection of our thoughts. For
this reason II In important that we
think good thoughts. and we may
learn to do this by reading sub.
stantiai. Worthwhile literature.
which win generate like thoughts.
There are lodges and clubs In
this city which do not permit sug
gostive dances. and the men are 20
blame for the most part for these
''hugginR affairs" that Steve men
tons in his letter.
As far as the theatres are con-
am glad TO say that !
have attended number OF plays
which were absolutely free from
Influences. and |
think tho firstclass motion picture
theatres are rapidly solving the
problem of wholesome recreation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

Miss Grace Childers and Mickey
Leonard do tho latest dances very
niftily.
Tho house was crowded Thurs.
day night Same sort OF weather
In predicted FOR the rest OF the
week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
Splendid Values in Trimmed Hats
S18.65.

Formerly sold to
$3.50, reduced to
$2.95.
Formerly sold to
s22. so. reduced to
$4.95.
Formerly sold to
$3.50, reduced to-
$7.95.
In these assort-
ments you will find
a wide range OF
styles. materials
and colors. Every
Hat is OF this sea-
sons purchase.
Second Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
NgzaZ aMeI W1k
GnAMSAav-

al am a alrl 20 years Of age.
! havo had several chances TO mar
~ we'll, but fooliahly let them slip
by, for which ! was sorry after
ward. At present ! am about 20 be
engaged 10 a fine fellow from an
other city Sometimes ! am crazy
about him, and thon again, when
he comes, feel Indifferent. Can
you explain those moods1 And do
you think II advisable TO marry
hlm2 M. p.
A.-They are Just the ordinary
moods 90 which tho average hu.
man being is subject. Exalted sen.
timent continued Indefinitely would
lead 20 the mad house or the grave
A period OF calm does not neces.
sRJily mean that love II dead.
Tho Availability OF marrying the
man II not for any third person 10
discuss. Ia view OF tho limited In
formation contained IN the above
letter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
RUNS IN The FAMILY

LONDON, Jan. Major de
Haldat dc Lys, said to DO a de
scendant OF the family OF Joan OF
Arc. has been mentioned for valor
and digdaln OF danger at tho front.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
Ex.SOLDIER SHOOTS
Wife WHILE ASLEEP

CAMDEN. n. j.. Dec. s0.1Dream-
ing that he was again In the army
and In action. John Hoffman. for.
merly a soldier. jumped out of bed,
seized n rifle and fired Mt the "ene.
my" The charge lodged in his
wife's foot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

England, the association stated
that as many are Interested In bot.
ball results as in tho war, and that
the results are the first things
wounded soldiers look for In the
papera.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

PARIS. Jan. French Alpine
troopa on skis coyer from 30 TO
90 miles day In tho Yosgos. and
many arc engaged In military opera
tons s.v00 feet above the sea loyel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

PARIS, Jan. IAN official warn.
Ing has been issued In Germany
against using grain. especially rye.
10 feed animals, because II is need
ed for breadstuffs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
MR.. c. w. HOUSEMAN IN CHARGE

he will leave very We say in all earnest
that you will have this opportunity again. like
conditions will again exist. few of the pianos and
player pianos used. but in good condition The most
and fresh from the big Eastern factories
Chickerng. Sohmc Decker, Kmbal Steinway, Emerson,
Smith Barnes Strohber Ludwig. Baldwin make Hallet
Davis Weber, in fact almost every known make OF piano
player piano is here represented Is IT any wonder,
then that shrewd buyers keen judges OF genuine piano
value hrong this big every day and evening, eager
join the number OF happy piano buyes1 Buying is
made easy here The pianos and player pianos OF the
highest order The your liking and the prices
are simply irresistible
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
An Improved Ouinine

tive Promo 0fiinins makes the 0uinins IN
this form have a far better eTect than the
Ordinary ouinins. ard y does not affect tbs
slsns s,rs on d w. GROVE on boz. PrIos ,sc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

Dear Miss Grey; The following
prescription for tho cure OF love
may bo Of service 20 tho swalns
who are constantly heseeohIna you
for relief;
Into pint OF tho water OF OBJ
llvlon put OF the essence Of reslg.
nation two grains, Of prudence and
patience zach three grains, and Of
Vound Judgment ono draehm. Nix
well. and after they have stood
somo time. take off the scum Of
former remembrance and gweeten
tho mixture with the syrup Of hope.
Paas II through tho filter Of com.
mon sense by the funnel OF eonvlc-
tlon into the bottle Of firm resolu-
ton. stopping II tightly with the
cork OF indifference.
Take draohm night and morn
ing. or oftener N the constitution
Will bear II. and reduce tho dose
as the disease decreases.
This remedy 10 particularly rec
commended for the individual who
signs Nv. e." In your Issue Of re.
cent date. who do1s not know
whether 20 elope or wreck his life.
p. W. KING.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
WILL LET 'EM PLAY

LONDON. Jan. AFTER deciding
TO continue professional football In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
Piano Makers Loss Is
Your Gain / Awake
to the Situation
The Time to Get a Piano or Player
Piano Is Right Now!
Great Emergency and Surplus Sale Now in
Full Swing at the House of Eilers

new, latest model pianos at
Slls, in upright mahogany,
and some new ones for even
500. This is a reduction sale
OF the greatest magnitude,
and there arc good reasons for
il. II can't last much longer,
as conditions arc gradually get
ting better. Act az once.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

NJ. p. begins storage Of lc, a
North Yakima.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

A tremendous sacrifice OF
highest grade pianos and
player pianos of the highest
order at prices and terms that
are simply astounding. Good
as new Weber piano, regular
$3.50. at S+2S. Another one
at 2J. Two SS7S Kimballs
At nearly half price Brand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

al am going 20 attend a mas
querade party In the near future
and thought ! would like 70 dress
as a Brownie. VIII you tell me
how 20 make that sort OF a cos.
tuner BEATRICE.
A-This may Do made OF brown
ohoeseoloth. and should DO n tight
fitting waist and long trousers,
also tight. and worn with low
shoes. A tight-fitting peaked cap
will complete the costume. There
ara Brownie pictures in books AZ
tho public library which would be
helpful 10 YOU in cutting and plan.
ming the suit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
CONSTANT READERS.

o.-Wlll you let us know through
The Star which 10 tho longest river
In tho world1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE.

a Quick necessary, and the auto is too
st If you intend buy piano within the next five years
lou yourself and family TO investigate this sale
tf YOU quickly. For the Of
this store is open every evening until 10 o'clock II
~ cannot call during the day in the evening and
ohone Elliott Att for automobile call for you This
service entirely free and though call for you. you
are under obligations whatever.
Low prices and easy terms yours
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-01

A.-Truly speaking. the Amazon
river IL the longest I'm the world
From its source 20 It's mouth, II In
1000 miles. II the Missouri river
were counted as a part OF the Mis-
sissippi. II would be the longest on
the globe.