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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
WONDERFUL PROGRESS.

1.-The growth and development or
the motion picture business is moth
ing short of wonderful" remarked a
hoary haired individual to a represen-
tative of The Observer last Tuesday
evening as both were witnessing the
production of Captain Macklir" at
The Orpheum. Yes, indeed, mused
the scribe. 1t is difficult to realize that
only twenty-five years ago the moving
picture, if it had then been invented,
was scarcely more practical than the
"zootrope" that preceded it. Even
twenty years ago it was nothing more
than a scientific experiment, or a toy.
The blurred, scratchy,- out-of-focus,
unsatisfactory pictures of the Corbet-
Fitzsimmons prize fight, in 1897, will
be remembered by men of an. older
generation as the greatest achieve
ment in motion photography up to
that time Fifteen years ago there
were fairly good pictures-movins
train and ships, passing troops, ath-
letic events, humorous bits in which
the alleged comedian usually fell in
to the water and made terrific
splash-but no photo-plays, in the
sense that they are known today In
this year of grace there are 10000
theaters in the United States which
show nothing but motion pictures.
They include some of the largest and
best-known theaters in the country.
A theater with a seating capacity of
thousands has been erected in the
heart of New York city to cater to
nobody but movie" patrons.
The daily attendance at motion pic
ture theaters in the United States
ranges from seven to twelve million
persons. In 1914 the public in this
country paid into the box offices of
moving picture theaters over three
hundred millions of dollars. Bus
ness organizations capitalized in the
millions have come into being for the
sole purpose of catering to this new
industry. Whole towns are given up
to making of pictures. The biggest
actors do not sneer at the steady jobs
and high salaries that the picture
. companies can afford to pay. Au-
thors and dramatists of international
repute are writing scenarios for the
films a new professionalism of
film m-director'-has come into exist
ence, and at least one of the gem
fuses in its receives something like
100000 a year. Producers stand
ready to spend thousands of dollars
to make a single picture. In fact,
the most recent great film drama
probably cost considerably more than
$3.50, 5O,OO0-($250.0 900 is the advertised
figure)-and people are paying as
much as SO a seat to see it. and buy
ing their tickets days and even weeks
ahead.
One extremely pretty and graceful
young woman who was not earning
$40 a week two or three years ago
has become such a movie" favorite
that the company for which she works
recently signed a contract with her at
one hundred times that figure. In
reading these brief comments on a
big industry, II is worth remembering
that there was no such industry at all
a generation ago. Who says there are
no opportunities for original ideas
any more-that all the chances to in
vent new ideas and make them pay ,
were in ''the good old times?"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

ing of the conflict are to be observed.
Moreover, it must not be forgotten
that economic conditions are con-
stantly changing, and that an article
which may not have been contraband
twelve months ago may be declared
contraband tomorrow. Gasoline is
contraband today, but had not the
automobile proved so effective and
necessary part of national military
equipment gasoline would never have
been listed.
A neutral nation is not violating
neutrality If its citizens, as individ-
uals ship contraband, but those citi-
zens must act on their own RESPONSE
bility and without the knowledge and
consent of their government. More
over they must always make their
shipments at their own risk. If their
cargo is captured, and their govern
ment protests against the seizure OF
the contraband cargo, it thereby be-
comes party to the shipment and vio-
lates neutrality. 1t is not bound to
prevent the shipments, but it is bound
not to protect them.
Great Britain is at war with Ger
many If, therefore, the United States
should lay an embargo on food stuffs
going to Great Britain it would be
taking sides with Germany, and vio-
lating it's neutrality with Great Brit
ain. 1t would be impossible for the
% 1nrr M ho r,Cyn
any commodity now being shipped to
any of the warning nations without
becoming a party to the war
The United States has the right,
however, to insist strongly that her
shipments to all neutral ports be not
delayed by Great Britain or by any
other party to the war. A shipment
from neutral port to neutral port
is no affair of a belligerent unless 1t
is satisfied that the shipment may
reach it's enemy from the port at
which it is discharged. If it does so
suspect, it's procedure lies against the
neutral nation controlling the port,
and not against the neutral nation
from which the shipment was made.
If Great Britain holds up our ship
ments to Rotterdam, or Copenhagen,
or Lisbon it is our duty to tell her to
mend her ways, and to see that she
does so. She has no more right to
stop our commerce on the high seas
than has Germany to kill American
citizens on the high seas. However,
while the principles governing neu-
trality are apparently simple, their
application and maintenance seem to
be extremely difficult
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
FURTHER TIME GRANTED.
Assessments Due Horticultural Fire
Relief Extended to September 1.

Judge Galloway of the circuit court
of Marion county, granted an extern
sion of time from August 1 to Sep
tember 1 in which the assessments due
from policy holders of the defunct
Horticultural Fire Relief of Oregon
might be paid. This extension was
granted at the request of Claude Nc
CulIoch and Oswald West, attorneys
of Portland, who represent a commit
tee of the policy holders from Port
land The policy holders committee
consists of ]. c. Lukel, @. L. McKen-
ma and Louisa Blair. 1t is stated
that they propose to investigate the
records of the company with a view
of taking actions of the directors of
the company whom they claim as
sumed obligations not justified by
their assets.
The policy holders committee also
claims that there is a possibility of
there being an earned premium due
and time is given to investigate these
rumors by the 80 day extension grant
ed by Judge Galloway. BY this or
der the policy holders are not de-
clared in default if they have not
paid their assessments which were
sioner Wells has assets on hand which
would net the creditors of the COM
pany about 81 cents on the dollar at
present but with the present litigation
pending there is no possibility of such
action being taken.
"In addition to the cash on hand"
said Mr. Wells, 81 have collateral in
the form of mortgages drawing per
cent interest amounting to $3,917.
With the interest due therefrom, it
would total about $4,191. There is
also real estate at a conservative es-
timated value of $4,000, making in all
$6,691. With this collateral and real
estate I could pay about 16 cents
more on the dollar to the policy hold
ers. Therefore I have in sight about
81 cents on the dollar.
However, as there are over 5000
policy holders who have not yet paid
their assessments amounting to in
the neighborhood of $4,000, I should
realize, if these assessments are all
paid in at least rs cents on the dol
lar. AS long as the policy holders do
not pay their assessments I cannot Of
fer encouragement for more than as
stated above. Capital Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
WINS MEDAL FOR MINERALS.
Exhibit Was Placed So Late That I
Almost Failed.


Oregon's exhibits at the Panama
Pacific exposition continue to win
prizes. This time it is the much COW
eted gold medal for the best collec-
tive exhibit of mineral resources, six
silver medals for individual exhibits
and four bronze medals Considering
the fact that Oregon provided a fund
of but $4,000 for this work, that as
matter of necessity the exhibit was
installed so late that the original jury
of awards had finished it's work, and
that no winnings were anticipated,
this capture of the grand prize comes
almost in the nature of a miracle.
However, when the exhibit had been
set up in anything but its perfection
of today, the exposition people were
asked if they could not do something.
1t being urged that the awards had
not been announced, the officials
agreed that they would send a sub
committee over to the mining building
and size up the situation. This COM
mittee found such a complete and al
together satisfactory collective exhib-
it that in all fairness they could not
ignore it, and in the final test Oregon
won the big prize. That more indi-
vidual prizes were not landed was due
wholly to the lack to time for satis-
factory preparation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
Stock Must BE Kept Up.

During the past few months the dis
trict attorneys office has received
many inquiries concerning the stock
laws, and for the information of these
and other, placards will be posted in
various places throughout the county
by the sheriff showing that it is un-
lawful for any owner of stock of any
kind to permit such stock to run at
large. Section 5575 of the Oregon
laws provides that any person violat-
ing provisions of the act shall be fined
in a sum not exceeding $40 for the
first offense and $50 for each subse-
quent offense.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
Peculiar Snake Killed.

While fishing on the La Creole riv.
er last Tuesday Elmer McKenny
Phillip Wilson and Roy Wiles of this
city encountered and killed a snake
the like of which has never before
been seen in these parts. according
to the snake editor of The Observer
While the reptile has somewhat the
appearance ofsa garter snake, its head
is quite different land it has no stripe
down the back. The prize" was
brought into town from the Halleck
place and exhibited, but no one versed
in snakeology seemed to be familiar
with that breed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
Ford Prices Are Lower.

The Ford automobile agency has
announced its prices for the season of
1855. For the runabout, the fac
tory price will be $500. equal to a
delivered price here of $445. The
touring car is announced for s440,
which, with freight added, will bring
the Dallas price to s495. Last season
a rebate of $50 was offered, provided
the sales exceed 100000. This year,
with the reduced price. there will be
no offer Of a conditional rebate. The
ed
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
DEFENSE AND THE DEFICIT.

The administration announces that
It intends TO lay before congress ian
adequate program" Of national de-
fense. This will cost money. The
treasury deficit at the end OF the fiscal
year-June sO-was around $40. .OOO.-
900. The deficit for the single month
of July in the current fiscal year is
close to half that sum. on the first
of May. 1915. sugar goes upon the
free list-which win entail a loss Of
revenue amounting to more than sie,-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
No Meeting Saturday.

Because farmers and orchardists
are now busy with their summer work
there will be no meeting of the Polk
County Fruit Growers association to-
morrow. The association meets the
first Saturday of each month. There
is no important business to come up
for discussion at this time. and hence
a meeting is not deemed necessary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

New York financiers have taken
care of $40,000,00 in notes issued by
the dominion of Canada. Uncle Sam
is fast becoming the worlds banker,
even though he is not financing any
of the actual war loans.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

David S. Rose, several times mayor
of wet Milwaukee, Wisconsin, says he
supported Mr.. Bryan in three presi-
dental campaigns, but has stood it as
long as he can. For when Mr.. Bryan
came out for nationwide prohibition,
this was the last straw, and now
Dave and the shade of Thomas JEFF
ferson' are weeping in unison over
this horrible state of affairs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
Dies While Enjoying Sport.

While at the baseball game at that
place Sunday afternoon. Adolph Mich
OILS, for twenty years employed at the
Salem Water works, fell from the
bleachers. following a paralytic stroke
and died Monday at the home of his
aged mother. Mrs. Rachel E. Nichols.
He was about as years old. unmar-
ried. and made his home with his
mother.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
Change Of Dafe.

The date for holding a session of
the fair board. called for August 12.
has been changed to Saturday. August
Il. At this time arrangements will
be made for attractions at the county
fair this fall.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

Munitions are not the only things
that are being shipped from this
country to Europe on account of the
war During the past year we have
sent nearly $50, 100000 worth of drugs
and surgical supplies, this being more
ing the preceding year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

or lease a house or business building;
if you want help or job of work; if
you have lost or found anything; If
you want publicity of any kind, try
this column. You are sure to get
ephone your want ads" or address
all communications to The Observer,
Dallas, Oregon. Count the number of
words to remit with order. Telephone
No. 10.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

Mr.. Bryan says that he does not
deal with subjects until they are cap
able of solution. That is why he de-
layed the slaughter of Champ Clark
in the Baltimore convention; and
that, too, signifies his delay in going
after Mr.. Wilson. He is waiting for
Wilson to get thoroughly ripe before
picking him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

FOR RENT-450 acre farm, 275
acres cultivated. so acres bearing
prune orchard, 20 acres clover. Z
room house, prune dryer, other
buildings. running water, miles
from Salem. Long term lease for
fright party with enough horses and
help to handle large farm. E. h.
Rfasecki, Dallas, Oregon. 4s-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

An oregon boy has beat the girls
in a domestic science contest. Good!
If the girls are to invade our lines,
let us retaliate and invade theirs
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

The war has not yet reached
point. however, where it may be said
there are any visible betting odds in
favor of either side.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06

FOR SALE-Practically new 3A in.
wide tire, Studebaker wagon; bar
gain. ]. D. Smith, Jr. Phone 1904.
227 Jefferson street, Dallas 35-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-06
BULLETIN
ONE CENT A WORD, PHONE 10
Observer want ads. do the biz.

The charge for advertise
ments under this head is one
cent per word for each in
sertion. No discount for sue
cessive issues. If you have
anything for sale or sex-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-16
ST. J0SEPHS WILL
OBSERVE PEACE DAY

In compliance with the wish of
Benedict XIV. that the Catholic
churches all over the United States
observe Sunday. Passion Sunday, as a
day of proyer. the St. Joseph's Catho-
lie church OF this city will have special
prayers and services
At Z o'clock there will be first mass.
during which the members Of the
Holy Name society will go TO COM
munion in a body. The pope has per
sOnally appealed 70 the men of the
Holy Name society of the United
States to go to holy communion in a
body and urges them TO pray for the
unfortunate men on the firing line in
Europe. At o'clock children's mass
will be celebrated and at 1890 O'Clock
high mass will be 5 olemnized. sun
day afternoon at 4 o'clock a sermon
will be given by the Rev. Dean L. a
MOench.
The feast of st. Joseph will be OBJ
served Friday morning with a high
mass at 9 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-16
DETROIT ARCHITECT
ENGAGED ON PLANS
For Wooden Co. Improvements
= Activity in Real Estate
CirCIeS-PreSent Time Most
Favorable For Building.

Albert Kahn ri Detroit is the archi-
tect who is at present working on the
plans for the enlargement of the
Wooden company's property. AS soon
as these are completed and accepted.
bids fOr tie Improvements viii be IN
vited. IN the meantime the work OF
demolishing me old buildings ON the
sites of which viii DC erected the new
modern structures, Is being rapidly
pushed.
Inquiries for building lots continue
Co grow, and scarcely day passes
but what several sales are recOrdC q.
A considerable amount of outside
capital is coming into the city for IN
Vcstment IN realty. The intention of
the Wooden company TO push ahead to
completion its improvements on which
ID VIII this year spend as a starter no
less than 100000 on the building TO
occupy the old Roper property, mas
given "A stimulous 10 real estate which
IL has never previously. 10 sucn an eN-
tent, been subjected.
The city contractors without eXcep-
tiOn are being inundated with requests
for figures on buildings which il IS
proposed to erect this spring. ernOn
Lowe of the lumber firm of Lowe
Bros, in cOnVe rsauOn with The News
Times Tuesday, said that the present
time was particularly favorable for
building, Inasmuch that the price of
lumber and other building material
was lower than il had been TOR a num-
Der of years. Those who would build
now. said Mr.. Lowe, would reap the
benefit not only of the low price OF
material, but would also secure the
advantage in the prices of real estate
which is now advancing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-16
PMISHAWAKA::: :: & :. !; :: T.:
TO FURNISH BADGES FOR
STATE BOWLING MEET

The Mishawaka Chamber OF Prog
ress viii furnish the badges for the
Indiana State Bowling tournament
which will be held in this city April 10
to %, according 10 plan formulated
at the meeting Of the members Mon
day evening. 1t was the desire of the
organization 20 materially assist the
officials OF the tournament in some
manner, and il was decided that this
would be a splendid method. IL is
customary 10 furnish each individual
entry in the tournament with an OFF,
cial badge.
Several communications regard
ing factory propositions received early
in the year were discussed. The presi-
dent stated mat the concerns request
ing information in regard TO shipping
facilities In this city and other general
manufacturing advantages had been
replied to, and one concern had stated
that IL was probable that they would
consider Mishawaka in a contemplated
change this summer.
j. q. Swanger on the hitching rack
committee stated that he would prob
ably complete arrangements for the
further installation of racks in a
short time. The racks constructed by
the city last fall have proven to be
very advantageous to the farmers as
il is said that the racks are full near
ly every day while on Saturdays ii is
impossible TO find a place TO hitch.
Mr.. Swanger was also appointed to
make arrangements with the city to
place signs on all OF the telephone
poles in the city urging the citizens
to trade with the merchants of the
city. The following is the inscription
stFTra1e n NTiChgXV9lxq -
Following the business session
MeSsrs. Lehman and SWanger enter
tanned the meeting and served refresh
mentS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-16
BUSINESS MEN HOLD
DIRECTORS MEETING

a largely attended meeting Of the
directors OF the Business Mems assOci-
alton was held in the First National
bank Monday afternoon when plans
for a lively campaign were outlined
The new president. j. deLOrenzi, was
in the chair. and matters pertaining TO
the welfare of the city were discussed
in a general way. Committees TO car
~ out the work Of the association
Will be named within the next few
days, and general meeting of the
members will shortly be held.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-16
RIVER PARK.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Ward. y. Ninth St. was the scene of
n pleasant gathering Monday evening
the occasion being a surprise and fare
well party on Mrs. Ward. president of
the Ladies' Aid of the NJ +. church
who Will soon leave for Lydick to
make her home. About 30 members
of the society were present and the
evening was spent informally with
games. At the close Of the evening a
twO-course luncheon was served by
Mesdames Hiram Penrod, c. Ream
and s. G. JudsOn.
Mrs. Fred Hawkins will be hostess
TO the Needle Craft club Thursday at
ternOon.
Mrs. Henry Thurnburg Of y. Eighth
ST. is i'll.
The regular business meeting of the
Ladies Aid society of the NJ. +.
church Will be held Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. S. &. Jud-
son. Mishawaka av.
Mr.. and Mrs Mofitt entertained
with a dinner of II covers Sunday at
their home on Smith st. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Mof-
fit of east of Mishawaka, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Mofitt of South Bend.
The Excelsior Bible class Will meet
Thursday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Madeline. :. Fiji
teenth st
The regular meeting OF the Central
Bible class will be held Thursday at
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Metcalf's Kers-
lake CT.
Frank Straub of Kalamazoo. is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
T. Shock, s. Sixth st.
Clarence, infant son of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Jordan Of Kerslalxe ct, is Sc
riously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira YOder and Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Aishler of Elkhart. have re-
turned after a visit with friends here
Mrs Cecil Cooper of Chicago, who is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. b.
Hammond of Clifford ct, was called
to DeMOnt. Ind. Tuesday morning by
the death of her mOther-in-law Mrs
NJ. Z. Cooper.
A force of men began work on the
Nineteenth st. sewer Monday morning
Mrs. Adam Hunsberger of s. Tenth
St, will entertain the members of the
G. O. and G. L club at dinner Thurs
day
Mr.. and Mrs. David Annis and Mr.
and Mrs. William Harris of Edwards
burg, Mich, were Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Hepler Of Nine
teenth st.
Walter Simons has returned to Chi
cago
Mrs Walter Bitner of Rockford
Ill, who has been visiting friends here
the past week, left today for Lancas-
ter, Pa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-16
Private
Contracted Diseases

A PHAMPLET published by the
~ American Medical Associa-
ton shows that all literature
conclusively points out that these
diseases are more perilous to the
individual. the family and state
than are all other ailments COM
bined. The Secretary OF the State
Board OF Health claims they ara
doing more harm TO the race than
tuberculosis or cancer. When ne
elected or improperly treated. they
may cause death due TO heart or
brain trouble. 4 severe and pain
ful form OF rheumatism. loss or
moral tone mental disturbances
Epididymitis. or great swelling
and inflammation. various forms OF
paralysis, loss of vigor and power.
grave kidney and bladder trouble.
diseases of the prostate. structure.
Sterility and a life Of misery and
torture. There is just one way TO
avoid this fatal error. See a physi-
clan who specializes in these dis
eases and who is equipped and
is competent to make all neces-
sary tests. We offer Won just such
services. We have cured uncom
plicated cases in from 10 10 40
days why treat for months,
Drugstore remedies and injections
never cure, they only suppress the
disease.