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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
MUSICAL CONCERT AT GRAND.
Mr.. Uglow Presents Edison's Music
in Connection With Pictures.

John Uglow had capital idea when
he combined an Edison Diamond-Disc
concert with the regular evening pro-
gram at the Grand theater on We'd
nesday evening. Mr.. Uglow selected
large number of the fine Edison
records from his stock and took one
of the famous inventors machines
to the theater, There the phonograph
music was substituted for the usual
musical offerings and the large audi
ences were greatly pleased with Mr..
Uglow's share in the combined pro-
gram. The picture presented was one
of the best shown by the Grand man
agement for some time, and present
ed a splendid opportunity to display
the adaptability of the Edison pho
nograph. Mr.. Uglow played a wide
variety of music, including both vocal
and instrumental numbers, Among
these were Anna Case, famous opera
star, who sang to Mr.. Edison over
the trans-continental telephone, Alice
Verlet, Thomas Chalmers and Albert
Spaulding, who is said to be the fore
most violinist in America.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS


The following is complete list of
realty transfers recorded during the
week ending yesterday as reported for
The Observer by Sibley & Eakin, abb
stractors. SIS Court street, Dallas:
Fred Werth and wife to Walter
Werth, T. 6-7, $40.
Ophelia H. Dimick to Alice Dimick,
tract in Dallas, $3.50.
John Duignan and wife to j. T..
and Lettie Friar, lot in Perrydale,
$3.50.
Sandy S. Fryer to Carmie Fryer,
lot in Dallas, $40.
William Ellis and wife to Barney
Phillips, lots in Falls City, $3.50.
IT. A. Wright etal to B. H. Wesling,
22.1O acres, 7. rs, $500.
Henry Grazer and wife to Ada A.
Bressie, lots in Dallas, $50.
Allen A. Mclean and wife to Geo.
L. and Frederick R. Baker, 1920
acres, T. 6-6, $1,000.
J. C. Clearwater and wife to Mich
ael C. and Nettie Schwarz, 34s33
acres, T. 7-3, $4,000.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Accident Commission Files Suit.

The state industrial accident com
mission has filed a suit to collect
money alleged due from the Alsea
Logging company and the machinery
of the company was attached. This
suit was filed after the decision of
the supreme court which held that the
act founding the commission was con-
stitutional. The complaint alleges that
the logging company has failed to pay
its dues to the commission although
there have been accidents among its
employees whose claims have been
paid by the commission. Attorney
General Brown will handle the case
for the commission. The sudt was fl
ed in the circuit at Corvallis.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
FIRST HIDE BOUNTY PAID.
A. Sampson Presents -Four Fine Wild
cat Pelts,

The first bounty on hides Of wild
animals paid in Polk county this sea-
son went to A.. Sampson, who present
ed to County Clerk Robinson on Sat-
urday the fine pelts of four wildcats
trapped in the hills southwest of Dali
las. Although reports have indicated
that trapping is very good this sea-
son, and Mr.. Sampson confirms the
reports, the skins Of the animals trap
ped by him were the first on which the
county could pay the prescribed boun-
ty of So. Other skins have been pre-
sented, but in one of the two cases
the feet were missing and in the 9th
ers only the heads were presented. To
receive the bounty here the skin must
come intact. When the bounty is paid
the scalp is slit from eye to eye and
three holes are punched in each ear.
Mr.. Sampson is an experienced trap
per and each year adds considerable
bounty money to his income. He has
only trapped one mink this year, he
says, as there are not as many of
these valuable fur-bearers as there
usually are. Mink are not plentiful
in this county at any time. In ad-
dition to the bounty received the trap
per is allowed to keep the skins of the
animals he kills. In this way it can
be figured where M. Sampson s bus
iness is profitable one, for the bouu-
ty amounted to total of So and on
two of the skins he will receive about
$3.50 each and about 81 so on the 9th
er two, making altogether for the four
pelts, $l6.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
WILLIS WORKS ON BILL
HE WOULD DEAL GENEROUSLY
WITH o. & G. LANDS.
Oregon Congressman Will Have His
Measure Ready When Congress
Resumes.

The Washington dispatches report
that Representative Hawley OF Ore
eon is working on the draft of a bill
dealing with the disposition OF the
Oregon & California land grant, and
will have it ready for introduction
when congress reconvenes. Exact pro-
visions of the measure have not been
given out, but the views Of the first
district congressman are known to be
fixed on two main points. One OF
these is that congress should direct
the sale of the lands under the pro-
visions of the original granting acts,
and the other is that the railroad
shall not receive more than $2.5O an
acre.
The Hawley bill will thus differ
from the Chamberlain bill in omlttine
and plan for the federal government
taking over the grant or securing fol
either itself or the state any financial
benefits from the disposition OF the
lands. On the other hand, it will diff
fer from the Withycombe comprom-
ise" group by proposing to allow the
railroad company maximum OF $2.oO
an acre, and no more. :.
It is believed that Mr.. Hawley Is
views have changed but little from
those he expressed at the land grant
conference at Salem last fall, when he
said he thought congress should leg
islate as little as possible, confining
itself to a direction that the terms OF
the granting acts be enforced.
Another possible clause OF the Haw-
lev bill is a proviso that the assent
of the Southern Pacific company be
invited to the plan within fixed
time, with the alternative, in case OF
refusal of assent, of instructions to
the attorney general of the United
States to proceed against the rail
road to collect the sum received by
the railroad in sales of lands sold in
excess of $3.50 an acre, the excess be-
ing about $3,000,00O. This is one OF
the "clubs' suggested as a means OF
forcing the railroad to come to terms
by those who contend that congress
does not have power to divesf the rail
road of ownership of the lands, as
proposed in the Chamberlain bill.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
STYLE BRINGS FUR DEMANDS.
Trappers in Polk County Realizing
Handsome Profits.

STYLES that demand a generous use
Of fur in garments for women, have
made trapping in Polk county more
profitable than it has been at any
time in several seasons. Many farm
ers are devoting considerable time to
fur hunting on the forest streams and
are realizing splendid profits on their
work. A year ago, few found it prof
liable to spend their time trapping.
Prices were decidedly low. But dur
ing the summer creators of fashions
decreed that fur trimmings for outer
garments were essential for the up
to-the-minute lady and Immediately
an almost unsatisiable demand for
furs was created. The price has con-
tinued to increase during the entire
winter. At the present time most furs
are bringing twice the price of a
Year ago.
Muskrats now are bringing an av-
erage of about 25 cents. Last year
12 and Is cents was all that could be
gotten for them. Many believe that
muskrats will bring 40 and 45 cents
in January and February. Skunks
are worth 80 cents to $1.50 and minks
bring from 81 to "a each. The price
is low for mink because of the fact
that mink sets are less popular than
in previous seasons. Coons are worth
so cents to $3.50; gray fox from $3.50
to So; red fox from SO to $40; large
bear, $40 to $25; coyote. So to 81;
martens $40; and large beaver fom
$40 to $12.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
BASKETBALL WITH NEWBERG
Dallas Shooters Will Pit Ability
Against Fast Team.

The Dallas basketball team will ap-
pear on the armory floor here for The
second time this season in game
with the team from the Newberg ath-
letie club. Several former college
stars comprise the visiting team, and
the Dallas boys have prepared by
constant practice for a stiff contest.
The game with the Newberg team is
one of a series of interesting con-
tests that have been scheduled for
the next two months, and the pers IN
mel of the visiting organization indi-
Gates that it will be one of the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
POLK TEACHER HoNoRED.
Teachers Association Meeting At
tended By Local Delegation.

The State Educational association
meeting adjourned at Medford on
Wednesday evening after most IN
teresting two-day session, and the
Polk county representatives have re-
turned home. The meeting OF the
State Teachers association was par
ticipated in by several of the Polk
county delegation. Miss Rea B. Par,
rott of the Monmouth Normal school
was appointed as member of the
committee on credentials for the as
sociation. E. P. Carlton, assistant
state superintendent of public IN,
struction, was elected president OF
the State Teachers association. 9th
ers who attended from Polk county
were President j. H. Ackerman of the
Normal school, Superintendent II. {.
Seymour, Prof. W. I. Ford of Dallas,
Prof. Fl. L. Keezel of Monmouth and
H. G. Elliott.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
REPORT IS ERRONEOUS
JANUARY SALES DAY NOT POST
PoNED.
Manager Knows Nothing Concerning
Statement That Enterprise Will
Be Abandoned.

The regular monthly sales day will
be held on January 20, the statement
Of our esteemed contemporary, The
Itemizer, Notwithstanding. There IS
no foundation for the report that the
sales days would be done away with,
or even postponed for a single month,
and plans are already underway for
holding the event in January. U. 3.
Loughary, who had charge of the last
sales day, has not intimated that the
sales would not be held in January !;
to the contrary he is of the opinion
that the event will be the biggest
and best of them all. The CONNER
cial club, official sponsor for the sales
day, has taken no action in the mat
ter and will not until it holds it's
meeting next week. Mr.. Loughary has
a very favorable report to read to
the club at that time and there is no
reason for the discontinuance of the
sales even for one month.
The sale held on December IL was
far better than were those held be-
fore, and judging from that fact it Is
reasonable to expect the next to be
even better. The farmers are taking
added interest in the public sales, and
are constantly making inquiries about
them, and each month is bringing in
more goods and stock for disposal.
After the last sale The Itemizer said
that it had been decided not to hold
a sale in January and the report gain
ed some circulation in the county, ere
ating no little disappointment among
the farmers and among the merchants
who have been so largely interested
in the monthly sales as to aid in de-
veloping them to their present state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Present Patterson's Name.

When the county court meets nexi
week it will be called upon to appoint
a member of the county fair board to
succeed W. V. Fuller. whose term Of
Office expires. Several persons have
urged the name of Ike Patterson of
Eola for the place. Mr.. Patterson
has also been suggested as president
of the fair association. to succeed Mr..
Soehren, who has declared his inten-
ton to resign that position.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31

to the decision of the state supreme
COURT Tuesday. This is the last word
Of the controversy that was started
during the 1915 session of the leg1s-
lature. The lawmakers attempted to
fulfill one of their many prediction
promises to consolidate some OF the
various state commissions. The only
one they consolidated was that OF the
state highway engineer and the state
engineer but the act provided for a
chief deputy and E. |. Cantine was
appointed by the highway commission.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Work on War Contracts.

The entire output of Pacific Coast
milk condenseries for the. next Two
months mon has been contracted for by the
British and French governments. R Dc,
sides buying the output for two
months England and France have
snapped up all the supply held IN IN
storage, for immediate shipment 10
their armies The sale is said to ag-
eregate more than $l,OOO,O00.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Horses Will Be Exhibited.

The best farm horses of the Will
lamette valley, the best roadsters
from the farms of breeders, the best
draft horses from Portland, and the
best thoroughbreds of the northwest
will be seen by the visitors of the
horse show on Friday evening, Janu-
airy z, at the o. A. c. armory. In ad-
dition to this unexcelled display of
horse-hesh a number of equestrian
feats, such as high jumping, horse
back tug-of-war. ETC., have been pro
vided for entertainment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Another Bond Sale.

On January 10 the city of Dallas
will offer for sale to the highest bid
der $4,000 in municipal improvement
bonds, and from present indications
they will realize more than par, the
bond market being quite active at
this time. On Tuesday Portland mu-
nicipal bonds sold for the highest
price ever received by that city, going
at a premium of 6.27 per cent above
par.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31

The Supreme count on Tuesday up
held the workmen's compensation act.
Justice Mcbride declared il would be
a reflection upon the republican gov
ernment if bill which passed the leg
islature by an almost unanimous vote
and was reafiirmed by a vote Of the
people was permeated with the rotitn-
ness Of unconstitutionaity.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
ANIMAL Meeting Sunday.

The members of the LaCreole club
will assemble next Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock for the election of Of
ficers for the new year. and that there
will be the usual large attendance is
foregone conclusion. DIR. McCallon
has served as president during the
past year, and Chas. Hayes as seere-
tary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31

70 which the families and. friends OF
mambers M were invited. The officers
Installed are: W. NJ, W. A. Graham
S. W., Ira C. Mehrling; ); W., :. ~, :.
Sammons; F. D., F. M. HeIlwarth1'
7 D.. N. Selig, secretary, W. +. Mich
ois. treasurer, Albert Teal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Joint Installation Today.

There will be joint INSTALLATION OF
the G. A. R. and w. R. c. officers
elect at the armory this afternoon at
3 o'clock, following which refresh
ments will be served. Comrade Bra
den of Sumner post, Portland, will
act in the capacity of installing Of
ficer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Lewis In Authority.

John II. Lewis. state engineer. Is
also head of the highway department
and Chief Deputy f. l. Cantine win
serve the state engineer and not the
state highway commission, according
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Judgment Affirmed.

In the case Of J. L. Hanna vs.. Allu-
vial Farm company, appellant, ap-
pealed to the supreme court from tins
county, the Judgment for the plaintiff
has been affirmed by that tribunal
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
Falls CITY Masons Install.

Lnckiamute lodge $50. A. F. and A.
NJ. held its installation Of officers
Monday night. followed by a banquet
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31
THE CELEBRATED BERG.
MANN SHOE

Awarded Gold Medal
P. P. I. E. San Francisco, 1915.
The Strongest and nearest waterproof
shoes made.
For
Loggers, Cruisers, Miners, Sportsmen
and Workers.
Mems Comfort Dress Shoes
Strong Shoes for Boys
Manufactured by
THEo. BERGMAN SHOE MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY
62l Thurman st. Portland, Oregon
Ask for
THE BERGMANN WATERPROOF
SHOE OIL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-31

observer want ads. do the biz
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-23

because it is well to have method
in everything" and he goes on to
explain why he chose hanging. Il
could have thrown myself into
the river, but l am a swimmer, and
fear the instinct of self preservation
There is the revolver, but that makes
a noise: poison, but that often fails
there are SO many counterfeit drugsi"
in fact, he preferred hanging, for 1T
is cleaner" and lin order not to
seem to De putting his tongue OUT
at his landlord" he had tied a hand
kerchief over his lips. Yet, for all
his method, he appears not to have
chosen a strong enough rope, for,
after a last farewell and ito meet
soon" addressed to his Leondie, his
will bore these words, in a less firm
writing: 'Zut. my rope has broken,
must begin again. 1 am knotting
the two ends of the cord; union is
strength" He had done what he
wrote. and the second time he did
not fail.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-23
LOOTED KA|SERS
DIAMOND MINE
An Incident ia South Africa
of the World War =
What the British Sol
dierS Found and Saw

CAPE TOW. =, South Africa, May %.
as the scorching sun and the constant
duststorms undoubtedly are, the coast
belt of German South West Africa mas
interested the South african troops
who are now occupying this region
much more than would appear likely in
view of the generally undesirable ma
ture of the country
Some curious details of the expert
enceS of the men of the union forces
ape in recent issue of the Times
of NataT. These included a visit to
the kaiser diamond mine at Pomona
about so miles south of Angra Pc
quena Internationally, and connected
with that port by a narrowgauge rail-
way. 1t appears that when this region
was occupied some of the men obtained
permission to inspect the diamond
fields. with the exception of one man
all were 'greenhOrns' and while his
comrades We're searching the sand and
rubble for diamonds the man in ques-
ton was finding the precious stones in
fair quantity. Only twenty minutes of
such labor was permitted and during
this time about 400 stones were found,
of which number the man i'm question
was responsible of rs.
The machinery at this time is of a
special kind, and is so constructed as
almost to eliminate water from the va
rious processes through which the sand
and rubble are passed. This is quite
contrary to the process observed at
Kimberly and along the Vaal river,
where water is the most essential fac
tor in the whole scheme of diamond
mining.
While at Pomona the troops search
ed the quarters of the mine officials,
which We're deserted. Here n state of
almost uneXampled luxury was discov-
cred. Furniture of the most elaborate
kind was seen in all the rooms, and
there We're large quantities of food
stuffs available for emergencies.
Scores of very questionable pictures
We're also included in the sights
At Angra Pequena one of the attrac-
lions is the flamingo, of which thou
sands are to be seen on the beach for
mics. These birds and the seagulls,
which are apparently as numerous in
this quarter as penguins are in the
Antarctic, form a most striking spec
tacle to the visitor who for the first
time is confronted with such an I'M
familiar sight
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-23
BAPTIST BOOKSTORE
STOCK IS INSTALLED

F. b. Baptist, whose business was
nearly a year ago, has just com
pIeted the installation of a complete
stock and all new fixtures, and is
ready for business at his new toca-
ton of North First avenue. The fix
lures and furnishings throughout the
store are the Latest in design, and
contain many labOr-saving devices
There is wonderful opportunity and
lots of room for display. Everything
in the entire establishment was built
to order. The cases are all Dt heavy
plate glass and in oak finish. A
special line of patented wall fixtures
were especially built for his business,
all of which We're constructed e. The
work shops of the Home Bu.laers Of
Phoenix. All the woodwork, decorat-
ing and finishing work throughout
was done entirely with home labor
One of the most attractive features
about the establishment is the speci-
ally built display show windows. Mr..
Baptist carries in stock all kinds of
stationery, books. magazines, novel
ties, etc Added to the line not for
merly carried will be 4 complete lire
of office fixtures and equipment. Tie
store throughout has a finished and
artistic arrangement. giving a pleas
ing effect.
All in all it is one of the attrac-
lively equipped stores of Phoenix
and Mr.. Baptist has laid a good
foundation for a continuance of his
long established Phoenix patronage.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-23
FEWER FOREST FIRES
IN ARIZONA DUE TO
BETTER TRAINED MEN

While reports from the various ma
tional forest headquarters in Arizona
and New Mexico show that there was
little, if any danger of forest fires at
the close of the first two weeks in May,
due to the unusual snow fall during the
winter months. coupled with heavy
storms in the latter part of April, the
necessary arrangements have been
made so that the fire plans can be
put into effect Immediately upon a
change of conditions. Fire plans, as
the name implies deal specifically with
the protection of the forests from fires
and comprise detailed instructions.
Among other things. they indicate the
number of men to be employed during
the fire season to supplement the regu-
lar year-long force. the location of
these men. their duties as to patrol and
action to be taken in the event fires
are discovered.
To insure the highest efficiency,
every man must know in advance just
what part he must play when fires are
detected. He must have suitable fire
fighting equipment and know where
labor for fighting fires can be obtained
and the quickest way to obtain it. He
will also know the accurate location of
tool boxes containing supplies of tools,
food pack outfits, etc, so that no de-
lay will be caused in equipping the fire
fighting force with the necessary tools,
or in establishing and feeding the men.
In spite of the favorable climate con-
ditions, eleven fires have been reported.
, These occurred for the most part in
late March and early April in the per-
iod before the spring storms set in and
were confined to the foothills country.
Of these fires, five burned over areas
above 10 acres each, while the others
We're confined to less than one acre
each. Two or three of the larger fires
burned in open patches of dry grass
surrounded by drifts of snow.
comparison of the records for the
1914 fire season throughout Arizona
and New Mexico with those of previous
years indicates a line of increasing eff
ficieney that is very gratifying to for
est service officials
The weather conditions were per-
haps more favorable during the past
season than during 1913. but Il COMPARE
son of the records shows a greater
number of fires were discovered and
suppressed during their incipiency
Forest officials state that there are
a number of factors contributing to
this increasing efficiency, such as the
construction of telephones, roads and
trails, work that is being pushed as
rapidly as funds permit, the constant
Improvement of forest fire protection
plans and the growing cooperation
accorded bv forest users both perma
nent and transient.
"Of all preventive factors" it is
claimed that zone of the most impor-
tant is the proper care of camp fires.
Fires originating from lightning must
be expected, but those of human agency
by the use of care can be reduced to
almost nothing"
zone of the most pleasing features
emphasized in the record of the past
season was the fact that a number of
fires were either reported to forest Of
sicers or extinguished by forest users"