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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
FALLS CITY,

The burning of some slashing near
Frank Hubbard's residence Monday
caused the people to stick up their
heads and think about improving the
water system.
Rev. 4. l. Harrington, wife and
son of Portland came Tuesday to
spend the week with his mother and
brother.
F. X. Hubbard, W. B. McKown and
families returned Saturday from
Newport, where they spent a week.
L. B. Wonderly has bought the
Ellis confectionery and taken charge.
DR.. Hellwarth moved into his new
house Thursday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
TONNAGE OF A VESSEL.
just What II Is and the Methods by
Which II Is Measured.

just What II Is and the Methods by
Which II Is Measured.
To find the tonnage or displacement
Of a ship is rather puzzling. The ton
mage of ship is the measure of its
cubical or carrying capacity expressed
in tons. At the present time there are
four methods in use Of expressing the
tonnage of a ship, known respectively
as the gross tonnage, the net register
tonnage, the deadweight tonnage and
the displacement tonnage.
In calculating the gross tonnage the
whole interior capacity of the ship be-
low the tonnage deck is found, includ-
ing that of all covered in spaces on
deck used for stowage, and the result
in cubic feet is divided by 100.
The net register tonnage is the gross
tonnage minus all the spaces used for
the accommodation of the crew and
instruments and the working parts of
the ship. 1t is on the net register ton
mage that almost invariably dues are
paid.
The deGdweight tonnage is the meas
ure Of the exact amount of cargo that
a ship can carry without sinking too
deep in the water.
The displacement tonnage Is the
space occupied by the ship in the wa
ter. The amount of water displaced
by ship is. of course, equal in weight
to the ship and all it contains. AS
one ton is equal to thirty-five cubic
teet of water, the displacement ton
mage is found by dividing the number
of cubic feet of water displaced by
thirty-fve when the ship is immersed
up to its draft or load line.-London
Standard.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
DO|NGSIN POLK COUNTY
STORIES BY THE OBSERVERS s
CORRESPONDENTS.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining to
Movements of People Whom
You ALI Know.
SPRING VALLEY.

The new school house, now COM
pleted, is a convenient, modern struc-
ture, great improvement over the
one burned in many ways. 1t has an
up-to-date water and sewer system, a
good arrangement for ventilation and
large basement equipped as play
and lunch room. 1t is reported that
plans are on foot to have the scholars
served with at least one warm ar
ticle of food for lunch.
The fall term of school is scheduled
to begin the latter part of the month
with Miss Elsie Taylor as teacher.
Miss Taylor has had experience in
handling rural schools, so that the
patrons are anticipating a successful
school year.
E. G. Higgins had the misfortune
to have runaway coming down the
Henry hill, break of the neckyoke
causing it. Mr.. Higgins was thrown
from the wagon, but escaped injury
other than bruises He was able lat
er in the day to go to the place of
the accident and gather up his badly
scattered load.
Mrs. Lottie Crawford and children
of Portland have been recent house
guests Of Mrs. W. D. Henry.
Rev. G. A. McKinlay was recent
business visitor in Portland.
c. E. Scott and family have return.
ed to Portland after summers vaca-
ton on the farm.
Miss Irene Bradford has returned
from trip to the coast.
R. c. Shepard and family have re-
turned from a two weeks trip to
coast points.
P. W. McKinlay of Portland is a
guest of relatives here.
Mrs. l.. E. Bradford is a visitor in
the exposition city.
Farmers are grateful that threshing
and clover hulling is about completed
with no rain to injure the crop.
Miss Muriel has returned to Port
land. She is a student of Washing
ton high school in that city.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
WAITING FOR EVIDENCE.
Wilson Wants information About
Sinking of the Hesperian.

Nothing in yesterdays advices re-
garding the sinking of the Allan liner
Hesperian served to change the wait
ing attitude of the American govern
ment. Judgment is suspended pend
ing complete information and in spite
of the statement of the Hesperian S
captain that his ship was the victim
of torpedo, and had no warning.
high officials at Washington are not
disposed to question the good faith
of recent unqualified assurances from
the German government that her sub
marine commanders had been ordered
to attack no more liners without
warning.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Married.

On Sunday last at 9;30 a. m., at the
home of the brides parents on Aead-
envy street. Rinehart M. Dornhecker
and Lola G.. Ramsey were united in
the bonds of holy wedlock by Rev.
G.. E. Erskine. The ceremony was
witnessed by a number of the imme-
diate relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties. The many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dornhecker unite in
congratulations and the wish that
they may enjoy many years of happy
welded life.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Evidences of Wisdom.

what do you see in that woman"
growled her husband. "Why must you
tag after her all the timer
Il think l might learn much from
her." retorted his wife.
"And why?"
"Well, for instance, she says that she
once Tilted you."-Louisville Courier
Journal
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
How italian Soldiers Behave.

The Italian soldier gets a very high
character from Richard Bagot in his
italians of Today ITO see an Ital-
ian soldier drunk or in any way mis-
conducting himself in public place is
exceedingly rare-so rare indeed that
1t would create very disagreeable i'm
preston on the witnesses. Indeed. the
men Of any one Of the more important
Italian regiments who misconducted
themselves in public place would. in
addition to the severe punishment ad-
ministered by the regimental authori-
ties, undergo a very bad time of 1t at
the hands of their own eomrades."-
London Globe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Grand Army Men Entertained.

Miss Pauline Van Orsdel is receiv-
ing the praises of the Grand Army
veterans and the ladies of the G.. A.
R., for the entertainment she gave
them at the G.. A. R. hall on Satur-
day. A number of veterans and their
ladies assembled at the meeting, at
which Miss Van Orsdel was the en-
tertainer extraordinary, and heard
the young lady's recitations with
great enjoyment. Miss Van Orsdel
rendered several of the best selections
from her varied repertoire, some of
them almost bringing tears to the
ewes of her hearers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Macarthur Sale Tomorrow.

Examination of the catalogue of
Congressman c. N. McArthur's sale
of Jersey cattle and Duroc-Jersey
hogs at Rickreall tomorrow, shows an
exceptional opportunity for breeders
to get foundation stock or to make
valuable additions to their herds.
There will be sold twenty head of
registered Jerseys that do not con-
form TO blood lines which will be re-
tanned by Messrs. Macarthur & Stauff
for a foundation herd.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Arrested for Law Violation.

For hunting China pheasants dur
ing closed season Harvey Kellogg, a
teamster in the employ of the Nc
LaUghlin hop yard, was arrested on
Saturday by Warden J. S. Ashbaugh,
near Independence. The man had
none of the birds in his possession
and pleaded not guilty to the charge
before Justice Holman. He was re-
leased under 5000 bonds after being
arraigned for trial at l O'Clock Sep
tember %. Mr.. Mclaughlin secured
bonds for the prisoner.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Work of Imauination,

"They tell me that it is Imagination
that keeps the doctors busy" said the
slow pay patient.
ut is" replied the physician "A lot
Of us are kept busy making out bills
which we foolishly imagine are going
to be aid."-Yonkers Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Midnight Conferences.

Elsie's Mother (anxiously as Elsie
comes upstairs at 1910 a. m.)-Has
Mr.. Longmore said anything. Elsie?
Elsie-Not yet, mamma. Elsie's Moth
er "a little impatiently)-What can be
the matter with the man? Do you
think he is afraid to propose? Elsie
oh. no. mamma; he isn't afraid. but
our house is SO small that think he
feels little delicate about asking to
come here to live.-Chicago News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

Gas mantles depend for their bril-
liancy and durability upon two rare
earths. thorium and cerium- These
alone made gas mantlss possible. They
are extracted from certain sands
known as monazite. which are found
in vast deposits In Brazil. and in large
quantities in Canada. India. South
Africa and North CarolIna--New YORK
W0f7d-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Found Wanting.

A New York visitor called us chick"
because we have never seen a game Of
golf, but at the same time he confessed
that he never saw watermelon on the
vine and couldn't tell when one was
ripe. He was Indignantly dismissed
from our bucolic presence. - Houston
Post
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Her Idea.

ma. your bank account is over.
drawn"
what does that mean. par
simply this. You've written checks
for S13 more money than was in the
bank"
''The idea! II $13 will break the bank
I'd find another one to do business
with. ! supposed they had thousands
of dollars on hand all the time."-De-
troit Free Press
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

Those residents of Polk county who
are unfamiliar from practical exper-
fence with the rural highways of 9th
er counties cannot fully appreciate
conditions as they exist within their
own balliwick. Polk county unques-
tionably has better roads than any
other county within the Willamette
valley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Mnst Paw Assessments.

Falls City is taking steps to col
lect delinquent assessments for street
improvements there, and City Attor-
ney Tooze has notified delinquents
that he will be in that city next
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

Thursday to meet interested persons
and make adjustments. 1t is the pur-
pose Of Falls City to commence legal
proceedings to make these collections
unless adjustments are made during
the present month.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Outiswed.

How about paying me for that suit
I made for you two years ago?" asked
the tailor.
you surely can't expect me to pay
for that suit" said the impecunious
young man. why. it's all out OF
style."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
Has Finger Amputated.

Ralph Barber Of Monmouth badly
lacerated one of his fingers on a wood
saw last week, necessitating amputa-
ton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

There's money In preserves"
"You bet! know girl who made
$40. 700 by preserving the letters a man
wrote "-Boston Transcript.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

81 never see her with her husband
Has she lost himr'
Il don't know. Some people seem
to think she has merely misplaced
him. Courier-Journal
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

In a short two weeks the school
bells will remind the boys and girls
that vacation is over.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
| PUBLIC
AUCTION SALE
AT
RIcKREALL, ORE.
ON
Wednesday, Sept. 5

JERSEY CATTLE: Twenty head
of registered animals, including
twelve cows, seven heifers and one
bull calf; nearly all cows bred to
freshen this fall; several in Register
of Merit and others on test.
DUROC-JERSEY HOGS: Firty
head of registered hogs, including my
fine herd boar, fourteen broow sows
and thirty-fve spring gifts and boars;
nearly all sews bred to farow in
early fall.
HORSES: One fine dark bay
mare, 5 years old and weighing 100
pounds; one fine grey gelding, 10
years old and weighing 1900 pounds;
one good farm mare, II years old and
weighing 1900 pounds.
TERMS OF SALE: Responsible
parties desiring credit will be given
one years time by giving bankable
note bearing 8 per cent interest, pro-
vided advance arrangements are made
with the Dallas City Bank, Dallas,
Oregon. A discount of per cent will
be allowed on all cash payments.
Sale to begin at 10:45 a. m. Free
lunch at noon. Send for catalogue.
c. n. mcARThUR
91e-17 Yeon Building, Portland, Ore.
Owner.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07

How did the accident happenr
HE got run over when be stopped to
read a Safety First sign-"-Houston
Post
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-07
SOCIETY
: : ! + +++++++++++++ :

Friends Club-Mrs. VIM. Kersey
delightfully."- entertained the Friends
club at her home Friday afternoon.
Embroidering and fancy work occu-
pied the time. A group photo was
taken Of the members of the club and
their friends present. A dainty lunch
con was served by the hostess, assist
ed by Mrs. Ed. Shaw and Mrs. Walter
Williams. The guests who called dur
ing the afternoon were Mrs. Beatrice
Grant, Mrs. Martha Burns, Mrs.
Frank Collins, Mrs. Gaynor, Mrs.
Morgan Ellis, Mrs. Veazie, Mrs. Rob
ert Howe, Mrs. Martha Cosper, Mrs.
P. Riggs, Mrs. Hardy Holman, Mrs.
Ann Kersey.
Polk Girl Weds Miss. Beulah
Bramburg Of Independence and Joy
Mccoy of Forest Grove sprang sur
prise on their friends last week when
they went to Vancouver, WASH. and
were married. The bride was gradu-
ated from the high school in Forest
Grove last year. Mccoy has been a
student at Pacific university for the
last two years. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy
will make their future home at st.
Helens, where the groom will teach
in the public schools.
Endeavor Social-The Keystone
League of Christian Endeavor of The
United Evangelical church will hold
their business meeting and social for
the month of September at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rowley G. Holman,
Friday evening, September 10.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
BAR BOARD MEMBERS
CANNOT BE ELECTED TO SERVE
AS HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER.
Attorney General Rules Register o!
Deeds Must Not Appropriate Ab-
stracts for His Own Use.

Madison.-The attorney general adj
vised District Attorney Charles Voigt
of Sheboygan that the action of the
Sheboygan county board IL electing
one of it's members as county high
way commissioner was illegal.
The attorney general advised Dis
trict Attorney T. P. Abel of Sparta
that it is not unlawful for poultry
breeders to ship exhibition fowls il
the usual exhibition coops.
The attorney general advised Dis
trict Attorney Mark Catlin of Apple
ton that chapter 270 of the laws o..
1878, which authorizes counties tt
maintain systems of abstracts of lane
titles, was constitutional. He further
advised that if a former register o.
deeds had appropriated to his own ust
the system of abstracts owned by tina
county and had retained money re
ceived for the use of the same, actor
should be brought to recover the
money and to restore the abstracts
to the possession of the county. He
advised the district attorney that the
present register of deeds would bs
entitled to compensation for his worh
in bringing the system down to date.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
What the Doctor Knows
KIDNEYS MUST BE RIGHT TO
INSURE HEALTH

Few people realize to what extent thei7
health depends upon the condition of the
kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases of 80.
rious illness, makes a chemical analysis
of the patients urine. He knows that I'm.
less the kidneys are doing their work
properly, the other organs cannot readily
be brought back to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way, serious results are sure
to follow. Therefore, it is particularly
necessary to pay more attention to the
health of these important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
remarkable success as a kidney remedy 10
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
The mild and healing influence of thia
preparation, in most cases, is soon real.
ized according to sworn statements and
i. verified testimony of those who have used
the remedy.
When your kidneys require attention,
get Swamp-Root at once from any phar>
macy. 1t is sold by every druggist in bot
ties of two sizes-50c and Sl.00.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n Y, for o
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
ONE BUCK LAW SAVES LIVES
Conservation Commissions Renor+
Shows That But One Hunter Was
Killed by Mistake.

Madison-That only one man in the
whole state was shot and killed by a
hunter during the deer season just
closed was the report made by Com
missioner Barber of the state conser-
walton committee. We have found nu-
merous accident where a hunter has
accidently shot himself, but only the
one case where a man was mistaken
for deer or hit by a stray bullet
he said. 1--WE also find that the one
buck law has worked out successfully.
We are getting daily reports from our
game Wardens and thus far have found
only thirty-eight does killed We also
find that a great majority of hunters
are in favor Of the law"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17

a. L. King Chosen New Master--Next
Meeting to be Held at Rhine
lander in December 1916.

Marinette-The three-day session OF
the Wisconsin state grange closed
here with the election of officers, A,
l.. King of Omro was chosen master.
Others elected are:
Verseer-William Armstrong, Pesh.
tigo.
Lecturer-P. T. Gillett, Amigo.
SteWard-A. L. Hayner, Amigo.
Chaplain-A. G. Powers, Beloit.
Assistant Steward-E. K. Rick
Rhinelander.
Treasurer-A. J. Cross, Allenville.
Secretary-George H. Dawes, Toma,
hawk Lake.
Ceres-Mrs. Eva Howe, Amigo.
Pomona-Mrs. Verona Hambrecht,
Deerbrook.
Flora-Mrs. S. S. Mcintosh, Rhine.
lander
Lady assistant steward-Mrs. Jessie
Dudley, Bryant.
Executive committee-Chas. Haase,
Neenah.
Mr.. Haase, who was reelected a
member of the state executive com.
mittee, presided at the convention.
Rhinelander was selected for the
next meeting which will be held on
the first Tuesday in December, 1916.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
Or. w. j. SUTHERLAND, PLATTE
WILLIE, Is FOUND DEAD IN
HIS OFFICE.
WAS SICK BUT SHORT TIME
Heart Disease Takes Educator Recent
Iy Elected Vice-President of the
Wisconsin Teachers
Association.

Platteville.-Dr. w. J. Sutherland,
president of the Platteville State Nor
NAL school, died here He dropped
dead in his office following a sudden
attack of heart disease.
The death of President Sutherland
was shock to his friends and the stu
dent body, as he was supposed to be
In excellent health, although he had
been troubled with headaches for a
short time
Mr. Sutherland was born near Cher
ry Valley, ILL.,, on April IA, 1865 After
finishing the eighth grade there he
attended high school at Fairdale Ill.
He was graduated from the Illinois
State Normal school in 1892. Later
he attended the University of Wiscon-
sin, receiving the degree of Phi. B. in
1902 and 1909 the A. M. degree. He
was principal Of schools at YorkvilIe,
Ill, and served as superintendent at
Oregon and Charleston. He then took
a position with the normal school at
Macomb where he was head Of the
department of geography and geology.
He served there six years and then
went to st. Paul, where he became
principal of the city training school.
He was made president of the Platte
vile Normal school in 1909.
President Sutherland was vice presi-
dent of the Wisconsin Teachers asso-
cation, having been elected at the
last meeting in Milwaukee. He was
a knight Templar.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
I'm the effort TO eradicate
HEADACHE AND NEURAL GIA

Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
now heads the list as successful remedy
for the relief of headache, nervousness, in
somnia, car sickness, etc.
The dangerous tablet has had its day.
Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
is harmless, refreshing, fragrant prepa"
ration, marvellous in it's action, reliev-
ing nervousness, sleeplessness, exhaustion
and all head and nerve ailments by ex-
ternal use and inhaling 1t is not nerve
food, but nerve soother. BY giving the
nerves a rest they furnish their own food
and tone, and all nerve pains disappear.
For children's colds and catarrh it 10
just the remedy, harmless and efficient and
SO pleasant to use. For men pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head "ths
morning after the night before" This 10
not an expensive preparation at so cents
bottle, because it brings the relief. It has
many imitators at less price, but if they
do not bring the desired results they are
not cheap at any price.
Get Hoyt's and you will be satiGfedo
For sale at all drug stores.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-17
GENERAL IMPRESSION THROUGH.
OUT COUNTRY THAT JUSTICE
WOULD MAKE THE STRONG
EST CANDIDATE.
ROOT IS CONSIDERED BEST
EQUIPPED FOR PRESIDENCY
Preliminary Gathering of Republican
National Committee Discusses
Best Possible Naturalization
Is Undoubtedly Third in

Washington, Dec. Is. Justice
Charles E. Hughes will be compelled
to declare he would not accept 6
nomination if it were offered, if he
desires to stop the consideration Of
his name as a presidential POSSIBLE
ity.
This has been clearly developed al
the meeting of the Republican Ma
tional committee. The members are
here now and conferences have been
IN progress every minute of the day
In the lobby of the Willard hotel.
Through it all runs the story OF
Hughes as a possibility. This is
rather grudgingly admitted for there
is an undercurrent of feeling that il
Justice Hughes were elected, the Re
publican party might be as widely
split when his term was concluded
as it is now.
Popular Throughout Country.
Throughout the country, as the
committeeman bring the story, there
is a general impression that Hughes
would make the strongest candidate.
His aloofness while others are chas-
ing after the nomination apparently
adds to the impression.
Coupled with that is a prevalence
Of talk for Root, and the equally gen.
eral impression throughout the Unit.
ed States that Root is by far the
best equipped for the office, mentally
barring none, not even Hughes. It
would be Root i'm a walk if it were
not for age and his political history.
1t is not anticipated that Justice
Hughes will declare he will not &C.
cept the nomination.
Preliminary Campaign Continues.
There were those in attendance at
the preliminary gathering of the COM
mlttee who express the belief that
Justice Hughes will not only make
no further statement relative to the
consideration OF his name but will
accept the nomination should it
come to him.
Whatever course Justice Hughes
may take the preliminary campaign
will go on just the same. Especially
is this true in states like Minnesota,
which hold primaries, where it is
necessary to get behind some candi-
date and where presidential primary
laws make no provision for the cleo
ton OF delegation without choice.
Burton Third in Favor.
1t is not known what attitude Sen
ator Root will take relative to his
own candidacy. That he will be any,
thing more than a receptive candi-
date is doubted.
With Hughes and Root as the fav-
orites, Burton, Weeks and Fairbanks
are discussed as the best possible
material, Burton is undoubtedly third
in favor. One of the arguments
against Burton is the attitude of his
own state. His people are for him
but not enthusiastically.