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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
DEATH OF Benz. SMITH
DECEASED WAS ONE OF PoLK'S
EARLIEST PIONEERS.
Crossing Plains From Mossouri With
Parents, He Settled New Lew
isville in 1846.

Benjamin F. Smith, pioneer of
Polk county, and one of its most re-
spected citizens, departed this life at
his home near Lewisville, last Friday,
and the funeral services were held
from the family residence, conducted
by the Rev. Bowersox.
Although public spirited man,
Mr.. Smith led the life of a quiet and
industrious farmer. His chief inter
est was centered in his home life and
his large farm, which is rated as
one of the best in Polk county.
The only public office ever held by
him was that of Justice of the Peace,
a position which he filed with credit
for many years. He had also served
as director of the Independence Ma
tional bank since the organization of
that institution.
Mr.. Smith was kindly, compan-
ionable man and his home was the
center of open-handed hospitality in
his neighborhood. He will be missed
by wide circle Of friends and ac-
quaintances, who had long recognized
in him good neighbor and a useful
citizen.
Benjamin F. Smith was born May
8, 1910, in Cedar County, Missouri,
and crossed the plains by OK team
with his parents in 1916, settling on
the farm now owned by F. M. Smith
near Lewisville, where he spent his
early life. In the year 1864 he was
united in marriage to Rachael M.
Burns, daughter of VIM. Burns, an
early pioneer, and removed to the
present home, where he has resided
continuously ever since. About one
year and half ago he was stricken
with paralysis, which terminated in
his death. He leaves to mourn his
loss a widow and two children, w.
W. Smith of Dallas and Mary lie
Week of Lewisville. Three brothers,
j. D. Smith of Dallas, G. w. Smith
of Lebanon, and f. M. Smith of Dal-
las, and two sisters, Mrs. H. c. Nc
Timmonds of Lebanon and Miss Ra-
chael Smith Of Dallas, also are affiict-
ed by his demise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
HAS STRONG ENDORSEMENT.
Roscoe G. Stats Would Have indie
pendence Postmastership.

Roscoe C. Stats, who was born and
raised in the vicinity of Independence,
is a candidate for the postoffice, which
will be vacant on or about November
l of this year. Mr.. Stats is a de-
cendant from a long line of illustrous
ancestors who were democrats all
their lives, and following their exam
pie, Mr.. Stats is also a democrat.
Practically the entire democratic or
ganization here is behind Mr.. Stats
for the appointment. For four years
he was in the service of the govern
ment as railway mail clerk. Mr..
Stats is 80 years of age, married
and has a family. The business men
there have endorsed him as well as the
young mems democratic club of Polk
county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
SNOW IN CASCADES IS LOW.
Flood Danger in Willamette Valley
Not Likely This Year.

That there is little danger of floods
in the Willamette valley this year is
indicated by the fact that there is less
snow in the mountains now than at
this season for many years. What
snow fell last winter has been going
out early and also gradually.
Unless there should come an unusu-
ally cold period before summer, in
which snow should fall in the noun
tains, there is no likelihood whatever
of high water in the Willamette and
its tributaries this spring. A heavy
warm rain this time of year usually
makes a flood probable, but there is
said to be no danger this year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Weighing the Mails.

Beginning next Thursday the Dal-
las postoffice will begin the weighing
of all parcel post packages sent out
from this city, and counting the rural
mail. The last named routine will
continue for thirty days, and the first
named for Is days. Both outgoing
and incoming mail will be counted and
weighed. The counting and weighing
is held twice each year, and from the
data collected railroad rates for haul
ing of the mail regulated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Holds Adjourned Session.

The city council held an adjourned
meeting last night, when further ac-
tion was taken toward the improve
ment of the streets heretofore men
toned by The Observer. In some
cases waivers were given by property
owners, thus obviating the expense of
advertising the proposed improve
ments. Several other matters of mi
nor importance were also given con-
sideration.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Percheron Stallion Sold.

Mr.. D. F. Burge has sold his Per-
cheron stallion, Univers, to ]. B. Par
ria of Cowlitz county, Washington,
and the animal will be shipped to
that point today. The consideration
was $4,000. Mr.. Burge will replace
the horse with one just purchased
from Madison 6 Wheeler Of Spring
field, Illinois, which animal will arrive
here during the present week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Must Pay Years Tax.

A Washington dispatch says: AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury
Malburn has advised Senator Lane
that under the law the Oregon whole
sale liquor dealers must pay a full
years federal tax July l, notwith-
standing the fact that the law stops
their business six months later. None
of the tax will be refunded.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
GETS ITS WIRES CROSSED.
The Observer Errs in Saying J. G.
Fox of Dallas Is Criminal.

The Observer was misinformed when
it stated that the Fox arrested for IL
legally using the mails was Mr.. j. C.
Fox, manager for the Portland Ce-
ment company near this city, and vol
unfairly hastens to make the correc-
tion. The man arrested is w. E. Fox,
who is a painter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Quarterly Inspection Tonight.

Capt. Stafrin has issued orders to
members of Company l., to the effect
that they are to appear at the armory
tonight in service uniform for inspec-
tion and muster. Expert sharpshoot-
er and marksman badges will be pre-
sented TO the enlisted men who quail
fed at the target range in 1914.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
To Begin Building Soon.

Preparations are making for the
erection of the new training school at
the Normal. The Old gymnasium is
being razed by Lloyd Mason, he re-
ceiving one-third Of the lumber for
his labor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Wonld Interest Dallas.

Albany bowlers are trying to inter
est Dallas in a tournament to be held
in that aity about April Is. 1t is the
purpos Of the organization there to
have the leading towns of the valley
represented. As yet nothing has been
done here.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
TEACHING THE YOUNG IDEA.
Babcock Testing Taught By School
Supervisor of Lincoln County.

]. E. Davis, a rural school super
visor of Lincoln county, Oregon, car
ries a Babeock tester with him and
teaches the girls and boys how to
test milk and thus weed out unprofit
able cows. His services in this alone
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Wow, How It Hurt.

Miss Burtchell, one Of the Normal
girls, had the misfortune to split one
of her great toes in trying to split
kindling wood. Three stitches were
necessary in dressing the wound
Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-30
Degree Teams Drilling.

Rebekah degree lodges of Marion
and Polk counties are drilling. their
degree teams for the contest at the
district convention to be held in
Woodburn, April Is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
TIMES REPUBLICAN, aARsHAlLTowN IOWA: DEcENBER 1915

Fate smiled impishly and sent ct that
suspicious moment the drst good
breeze cf4 the warm day sucking up
the valley. Il caught the papers on
the floor under the typewriter table,
fiuttered them daringly. and with o
whistle and whoop bore them tum.
bling out across the swept boards OF
the eating.room floor. to lodge against
the rocker OF Mas little chair.
The girl in the doorway turned,
reaching out a half-unwilling hand to
save her rivals property. Not yet had
Siletz learned tenth OF Sandry's
code, else she would have folded the
packet and laid 1t aside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
Hard to Beat for Lazlnes..

HaTo 20 6eaS LOT 1d<'neoo'
The LATEST man in London was re-
Gently sentenced to term of impris.
onment for begging. He Is able-bodied,
twenty-five years of age, and cannot
remember the last time he did any
work. When In the cell he refused
to get up to his meals on the plea that
he was too tired, and food had to be
taken to hiMM bed. When the jailer
ordered that he should wash he Ian.
guidly turned UP. Ills coat collar, shud.
dered at the water, and dipped his
fingers In. A medical specialist has
made an offer to the court to adopt
the man. He states that he desires
to have him as = subject for expert
mental treatment. He has theory
chat laziness 10 due to germ in the
blood, and the experiments he desires
to carry out infict neither pain nor
inconvenience, and he guarantees
kindness and complete rest to his pa
t1cnS. a fsE "A T1rr.- -lgs..ear
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
star Has No aPoints.-

The supposed points" Of star are
not there at all. A star 10 round. like
the earth or tho moon or the sun. But
the human eye-largely because OF its
mode Of sending neutrality-suspicious. to
the brain-sees matters in straight
lines, and the haze around q bright
ness always seems to be pointed. The
brighter che object the more points
there seem to Be. s.=z5 800 -. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
Miners Have Pigeon Clubs.

Minoto 0ave F10e0n CIu0os
Like their colleagues m the Welsh
valleys, the coal miners OF Liege and
Seraing love their pigeons. to the det.
iriment very often Of their punctuality
on Mondays. In the attics or lumber
rooms Of hundreds Of the miners
houses you will find pigeon cote. and
almost every weekend races are or
ganized by the pigeon flyers clubs,
with the accompaniment Of much bet
ting. The pigeons are timed to reach
home on Sunday mornings. and the
clubs meet In, the afternoon or eve
ming to distribute the prizes. But If
the weather be bad and the pigeons
are delayed the mine manager may
whistle for his men on the Monday.
for they abide Ut home" till the pigeons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
No Two Eyes SEQ Alike.

There is an old saying that See.
ing's believing. In ordinary matters
this may be &c." writes Prof. John
Aitken in letter to Nature. "but
the belief is not necessarily true, and
in questions of color full Of pitfalls.
No two pairs Of eyes see colors alike.
This does not refer to color-seeing
and color.blind eyes only, but there
is reason, to believe that all eyes diff
fer more or less in their perception Of
color"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

his breast, smiled back with the same
blue fire Of keen eyes.
:Old chap" he said lovingly. we're
. pair together-I owe what l am to
you, sir-you have been my pattern
flush, boy! You got your nature
from your mother. Only your excel
lent grip Of finance, your youthful abil
ity, your forging qualities" here there
was . ring ON unmistakable pride in
the words, that, LIDO fiatter myself
beQueathed you, and It is good gift
q great gift when 1t goes with square
ness. uprightness, and this you have
to a. supernatural extent. That was
my last worry 1.-The uncertainty as to
whether or not you possessed 1.-THE
gift of ability. You have removed It
am at peace.
Sandry, looking full at the speaker
turned a dull crimson from brow to
throat. but every nerve in his body
thrilled with reckless triumph.
my own success has been my third
great blessing. How great q blessing
q satisfaction, pride-a weakness,
may say, / am afraid to think.
THAT builded 10 we'll and held my
completed structure through the con.
tinual changes and dangers of bust.
ness life has been my rounding-out,
the pleasant finish to my career. Now,
boy, 1t goes to you-tfe fine. great
structure Of my fortune. :
He ceased and smiled in an un-
bounded pride which proved his words
and was as balm to sandry'a soul.
The son bowed his head in courtly
acknowledgment of q magnificent gift,
and his father vent on:
II have let yoh make your start with
the bare purchase price of your under
taking, struggle along on insufficient
capital, fight to make your ends meet
oh, know how 1t Is In new bust
ness!-to prove you. Now the way is
open anu you viii guar. a1n--sstt--
peace"
With the last sentence there. came q
catch in the strong voice, a space be-
tween breaths. The specialist stepped
quickly forward. q
"Mr. Sandry-" he said warningly,
but nothing could stop the last up.
rush of that indomitable spirit the last
flame of Joy and hurrying commun-
ion for which he had fingered with
one hand on the open gate of eternity.
"No"--he went on this ID my hour.
I am full OF triumph. I'm singing
my swan song, Walter-and Pm
ashamed TO ;say-it is al on two
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

Preparedness for possible war and
the raising of money for such pre-
paredness and for other purposes are
the two big issues before the first ses-
sion of the SiXtyfourth congress- be-
ginning on Dec. {. with the reading of
the message by President Wilson, al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
IS IS S S.. s s s S @$+$4

head of the ways and means committee
OF the house. The constitution declares
that all measures for raising revenue.
such as tariff bills, must originate in
the house. No. 1, President Wilson
reading message to congress: 2, Sena :
tor Chamberlain; 3. Representative
kitchn. #aF "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

tho the actual first session is fixed by
the constitution for the first Monday
in December. falling this year on Dec.
g. Two of the busiest figures in con-
gress are Senator Chamberlain OF
Oregon chairman Of the senate mill
tary affairs committee, and Repre-
sentative Kitchin. of North Carolina,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
pul.. Felt a Many polnts.

Pulse Felt ;at Many Points.
II is popular error to think that
the pulse may be felt only at the
wrist. Il may be, felt In any superb.
cial artery--for instance. at the tenn
pie, in the neck, or behind the ankle.
on the inner side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
!To Be Continued,
Correct pennitlon,..

The everlastingly busy man, who
never rot anywhere and stayed, went
rushing by. There goes Bangor,
said Old Man Smiles: hes always at
It to get to 1t and when he gets to Il
he amt ct it."-Judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

turn up. Cockfsht!ns Is Illegal but
popular, and q curious fancy" is that
which holds competitions in cock
growing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
see with Their Mouths.

Earth worms have no eyes, but their
mouth end IL 80 sensitive to light that
they can distinguish between night
and day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

Mediterranean. The reservists thronged
the pier for some time before the liner
sailed. Most Of them carried portman-
teaus, and the tumble OF excited men
and their baggage delayed the depart
ure of the liner two hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
!. CHAPTER xxi.
9C0pNf1IHT9GY 000l NEAO AOD cofA9qNr

90 X. ~ SSsSSSsSe5G>S A>Ox>GS SS66b
CHAPTER XXI.
The Fries 81 Psaee.
Important events have q way Of
striking from ambush, without warn
4 Ing. So did the telegram which found
4 6andfy idling among these women, 10
strangely mixed up with his life, who
held together for his sake. though
wide apart % the poles. It said sim
ply, Come at once. Mr.. Wilton San
dry failing rapidly : and was signed by
the famous specialist.
When the young man read it his
face went white a. swooning WON
ans and the hands that held the yell
low paper shook uncontrollably.
His lips set with deadly illness
and he stared unseeingly out across
the slough.
The incentive!" triumphed Poppy
Ordway. "but oh, why must It take him
from me Just now! / hate it," and
sullen anger and disappointment flared
for IN unguarded moment In her eyes.
But the face Of Siletz between its
braids had suddenly fallen into the
mold Of grief. faithful reflection of
Sandry's own, and she slid or the
porch to step softly, unconsciously
near, with her hands clasped in dis
tress.
An hour later the owner Of the Dill
lingworth gave . hand to. Poppy and
SiletS simultaneously, looked from one
face to the other. saw Love In the
black eyes and the blue, and felt
pain at his heart that he could not
explain.
Ma put motherly touch on his
shoulder and said word that was
simple and earnest and tender as her
greaN heart John took his last hur-
.risd orders, and sandry was OF in the
rig he had telephoned for to Toledo.
Weak and sad and torn by emo
t ::oo:s: Ne :=::.cAcS e. .wc .yhc!e days
the great West Slide by his Pullman
window-that wondrous West whose
subtle charm had laid abiding hold
upon his soul Then the middle West
raced past-Montana, Idaho, with their
bleak stretches Of lonesomeness, and
he reared into Chicago on the Trans
continental, only to shoot out again on
his race with death. He saw that East
begin 70 come back to him. and for
some strange reason It had lost its
charm. Was this what he had yearned
for. there among the mighty. hills?
These packed and crowded cities. with
their noise and clangor. their trailing
smoke. their hurrying multitudes and
their dirt-stained, towering piles of
stone and mortar!
YEARLY he closed his eyes and gave
I It Ill pp. turning his sick thoughts
upon the. benign old face Of his father.
90 q last he reached New York,
looked with odd unfamiliarity upon Its
gayety and life. and hurried to the
great old house In Riverside drive.
Breathless, weak, scarce able to
stand for the strain on his right limb,
Sandy paused with Higgins lowering
adoringly around him In the dusky,
draped hall before the magnificent
room OF the worries and browns.
There was the ache OF tears in his
throat. terrible horror Of what lay
behind the closed doofs, an uneRdur-
able anguish Of abnormal love, but he
squared his shouldefsS 1lstsd his head
with his old. jaunty. air and entered.
He even called . smilot6 his lips.
In the high-canopied, copper-posted
bed lay the old flnancier. The, fine.
old face with its pleasant tracery was
marked BY the hand Of the Last Ac-
- ~ -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

conspiracy, uAU HOI AdICu, ChuSut LuSm
and pulled them down to the clean,
rag-carpeted floor.
Come. S'letz.'' called Sandry as they
started for the road to intercept the
basket-bearers. but Siletz, sitting in
the west door with her chin IN her
cupped palms, shook her head.
The heat was intense for the coast
country, dry and brilliant, and the
hills were blue a. turquoise She
watched Sandry and Miss Ordway for
q long time as they picked among the
treasures from the tide.lands. and pres
emily they fell in with the small. brown
women and all disappeared around the
bend In the siletz road.
The aching fury began to rise In her
ct thought Of those two. alone, iesv-
ing the women, idling back together.
Perhaps they would climb the hills for
way, and sit together perhaps
here the sadness fell upon her that
said she was unworthy.
Had he not kissed her, and was she
not his womanf His eyes were true,
and they had spoken things that bade
her be calm. Not yet had she learned
che lesson OF his greatness that kept
him always % quiet and sane. even
IN trouble. +
There came ! step beside her. . soft
step padding on the worn, bare door.
and Coosnah came from the east
porch. painting with the heat. He
leaned against the jamb Of the door
TO the little south room, scratching
luxuriously, and promptly jumped a.
the door swung swiftly inward. Again
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-10-29

The of adv 1914
pseee the original the
men roll together with penalty the first half Of of
per per month from March 1915 including
3st 1915 and interest the whole of said
and quarter month from August 1915 and
including November sth 1915 except where he:st half Of the
paid and the second half unpaid
advertised comprises the second half of
Abstract of the Assessment Roll together with hereot
thae of and quarter per month from August
LIST, 1915, to and including November sth, 1915.
The of advertised 19l
roll together with penalty
month from March 1s 1914 and including
31s 1914 and interest the whole
and quarter per per month August
and including November 9th 1914.
The amount of tax advertised above for the year 1912
prise the original the
ment roll together with penalty the
31 1913 and interest the whole of
and quarter per per month from August
and including November 4th, 1913
The advertised wear Oil COM
prise the original
ment roll together with penalty the hall Of
per month from March 1t 1912 including july
31s 1912 and interest the whole therae one
and quarter per per month from
and including November 4th, 1912.
The year 1910 CON-
prse the original the
ment roll together with penalty the OF one
per month from March including Julv
31s 1911 and interest the whole
and per month from to
and including November 9Th 1911.
The amount Of tax advertised above for the 1909
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-10-29

EE-s 0r4n@l ahe a.~~-~
ra taahr wssh ,~Iazs 81 es sns
s.r Esuah i1u Isle n.clnaans Jss
gls isle and u,ers-s th sh s ssa tax th.
aRa quarter Hah iEoa August Is
- and IaesdIng NOxeust~s Isle.
The snsauHs ii tax aas~rsl-a atSe isr
y- the original tax- as-sd the abtract OF
rod tazesner ~sh ypsuaE TIA. hs- bah e
usRft NaEeh TO iucisa,ux
July 8l- 1850 aud whos ~
and aeasartsr Hsentl from August
10 and IncadIng Nov.n.rr
The anegut ut tax sdver-a above tor the
orizial as~-ad the abstract
Fo ,gethr ~ssh the II Il
usnth froa Aarch 10 including July
1905 and Iners~s the wha.s d at
and quarter c~st per msHth from
and dinciai NoyeEstnsr Ath. Is0>
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Ia k~rsaato vt my hand aud
office in the Court Coun-
ty, Colorado, this 25th day Of September, A. D. 1915.
90 e.s.,r g. rISssx T.....,x,
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-10-29

nsszs y 20 mxser al sEa 1as.
sSsszs as ~ssss.sr faisss u <s4s -
sToH traaos AND she lsas ni@ns %
assazn = eassss oas s...s b @aes pss-
v b caa q fzze .sss
fe5e his nsasss ss@ tiilson Teye :
Al AUsEs1sE nsax' Ga bus 4
kHos s5m sery <ell- ssaG Blanche n
a tone so&a STRAINED sas cordial ase .
ereat flsn. AR Tose. ssaH nae s.s.ghzr
i'ai AmerioaaisHs. and the perfectly
es..es-fsl xas es SAYS them
Cazslei gsoker.a isSs the vsisais iso
Hssn he Sas. shsa taken 81 ali by sssr.
PRISE and thsf auykoay mach seas
Blanche. shesia thiDa Tege. Of 81 gso-
~. ei.hor deliehtfui- sr Tgreaf fus
was certainly . surprise to hlm. 70 &
Oas nothisg elise on eosrse % sas
Dothsae else. 10 hss snsaseasase knoSk
edge. ssill he ~ss rather ready 70
shsuk thai Blanche 80 blashias pssa
eoreet e indeed he had been IN q u
stsss 10 see u sf the time. thai sAo
Aod paid himself the same high coEn-
pliment across the gate On the whoaaL
n ussy be said that Cazslet Was ru1L
Ned hom tselsnG seriously -arbe1
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-10-29

- any snslt ever ma foF Igrty pounas
within forty minutes of Waterloo
This can't be it," shouted sazalet
n can't he here-stopi Stop, 4 tca
youI"
young woman had appeared in
one OF the oyerpowering wooden porti-
Goes. two or three swinging s.rides
were bringing her down the silly little
path TO the wicket gate with the idiotie
name, there was no time to open 1t be
fore Cazalet Numbered up. and shot
his hand across to get q grasp as firm
and friendly as he gave.
''Blanchiel'
Sweep"
They were their two nursery names.
ners no Improvement on the proper
monosyllable, and his a rather dubious
token Of pristine procliv;ties. But oat
both came as IL they were children
still and children who had been just