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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22
HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS.
ARBITRATION THE SOLUTION.

The attitude of employers and em-
ployes toward the suggestion Of arbl-
trating labor disputes seems to large
ly depend on whether there is reas-
enable expectation Of advantage for
their own side by yielding to this
conciliatory method of adjusting dif-
ferences In the recent railway strike
crisis the railroad heads strongly
contended for arbitration, while the
employees refused to accept this plan,
especially as their employers insisted
that all points of dispute must be set
tied in this manner. And now at
New York there is big traction
strike, in which the dissatisfied em-
ployes are willing to submit to ar
bitration, while the traction COM
pany heads, in this instance, insist
"there is nothing to arbitrate. :"
This reversal of positions by en-
ployers and employees is significant,
showing that acceptance Of the prin-
ciple of arbitration is gained only
when one side thinks it can gain
more in this manner than by fighting
il out. To fight it out, however,
means labor war, with accompany
ine disturbance to business and, in
case of public service, losses and IN
convenience to the public, as well as
to the rival interests directly con-
cerned. And the public, thus having
a. vital interest at stake, is COM
mencine to demand the adoption OF
some system that will compel arbltra-
ton and the acceptance OF arbltral
awards, thereby to avert strikes and
lock-outs with their menaclng DIS
turbance to general business and the
general welfare.
When the principle of arbitration
was turned down in the recent rail
crisis, union labor rejoiced because
il thought it had gained victory
The railway employe unquestionably
did secure an advantage in the meth
cd taken to settle that particular dis
pute, but the precedent set may yet
return to trouble labor interests else.
where. In the present New York crl.
sis labor pleads for arbitration, while
the employers refuse and thereby
follow the example of the employees
themselves in the rail strike. Anc
the employees cannot charge inconsist'
ency on the part of their employers
for labor itself set the example.
Arbitration. however, is the only
lust, safe and proper way to settle
labor disputes, and both capital and
labor should join with the public IL
irving to devise wise and adequate
system for providing arbitration that
will be fair and just and, therefore
always acceptable in every labor dis
pute. Selfish interests will have tt
be subordinated, however, in the so
lution of this problem, and the soon
er both labor and capital eonced'
this point the better it will be fol
them and for the nation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22
THE MAINE ELECTION RESULTS

The results OIL Jue Mdlue oIapo Si0'
ton fulfill the hopes of republicans
and encourage the latter to believe
similar success awaits them in the
general elections to be held in Novem
ber. Certainly there is little conso-
lation for the democrats in the Maine
returns. although it is likely the dem
ocrats now will return to the old
claim that "Maine always was a re-
publican state" and that the repub-
lican victories of this year were won
bv such narrow margins that they are
more encouraging to democrats than
to the opposition. At the same time,
it is to be noted the republicans have
made a clean sweep in the state OF
Maine, and by majorities that are
substantial and decisive. And as the
fight in Maine was made on national
issues, there is reason to believe the
Maine results furnish an actual IN
dication Of sentiment elsewhere and
presage a republican victory in No
vember.
The total vote polled in Maine was
the largest in thirty years, which IN
itself is an encouraging sign OF the
interest being taken by the people in
politics and the coming test between
the two great parties. The Name
figures also show that very large
percentage of the progresslves OF
that state this year have returned to
the republican fold and are ready to
support the republican national tick
ct. Four years ago Wilson carried
the state by small plurality over
Taft and Roosevelt, who divided the
republican vote, but this year Maine
will roll up a large plurality for
Hughes and Fairbanks.
And the same thing will happen in
MANY other states and sections, where
the republican vote was split -four
wears ago, but where the republicans
and progressives will vote together
this year, just as they have done In
the Maine state election. IT is not
to be expected, of course, that all
the progressive voters will turn tc
Hughes, but enough of .them.will dc
so to reaflirm republican supremacy
and place the control of national al
fairs in the hands of that party. This
it would seem. is the true interpreta.
ton of the Maine election held last
week. And the more the democrats
try to belittle the republican success:
in Maine. the more it will convince
the people that democratic leaders
foresee the shadow of defeat in No
Nnmhnr
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

The Observer publishes the news.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

Whatever may have been the sig
nificance Of the Maine election, TINS
much may be said for it without teal
of contradiction even from the demo
Gratis; 1t didn't discourage the re
publicans bit.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

Ida Tarbell, noted magazine writ
er and economist, says that COL
Roosevelt is "out of date" And
Ida probably will not have to wall
long to hear the response.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

When you speak about turning to
other cheek, our idea of the superla-
tive of that rare action is the eonduct
of Mr.. Bryan in taking the stump for
President Wilson.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

OF course President Wilson has
perfect right to change his mind as
often as he pleases. but that is quite
different from repudiating distinct
promises made to get votes. II the
pledges on which he rode into the
White House have proved worthless
because he changed his mind, what
faith is to be put in the pledges he Is
now making in his appeal for re-elec,
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

eoorotarv Redtield has presenter
onother Of those living Illustrations OF
the old adage that FOOLS ruSn -
where angels fear to tread" win one
important modification Tne ,s .sn. u,nen ho
ence in the secretary's case Is that ne
walked right in and turned arounU
and was kicked right out again.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

Entered as second-class matter IN
the Postoffice at Dallas. oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22
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Secretary Redheld has presented 70
another of those living illustrations =,
the old adage that fools rush III
whore angels fear to tread Win Que
important modification Tne ainei,
ence in the Secretary's case Is 'nat ns
walked right in and turned around
and was kicked right out again.
The Democratic contingent In the
Senate is all worked up over the 1ac'
that the terms of the treaty FOR tne
nnrcbase of the Danish West lndies
aleaked out" "Pitiless publicity, you
understand, has been consigned to the
scrap heap with large assortment =,
vadious other Democratic policies anu
promises.
housewives in need Of pork recipes
should address the Wilson admihis'f"
ton.
Mr. Wilson has made no reply 10
the charges of Mr.. Hughes. Is ne stili
too proud to fight!
Bv the way his opponents are aous-
ing him. it is evident that MI Hughes
has touched them on the raw.
No apology which the wilson ad-
ministration can make for Its futlle
and irritating Mexican policy VIII SAT
isfv the American people. 1t has
lacked conspicuously the two charac-
teristics which Hughes PROMISES
friendly spirit and firm hand.
Pitiless publicity, says Mr.. Hughes;
have n heart, say the Democrats.
OF Mr.. Wilson 1t may be said ne
meant well. but he now finds himsell
buried under the evidence OF mefn-
cheney that Mr.. Hughes has brought
forth.
There are those who assert that
Woodrow Wilson is clever politician
But how do they account for his re-
mark to a committee Of women, call
ing upon him, to the effect that If they
made suffrage "the paramount issue
of this campaign" he would lose
all respect for them?' The women
of the enfranchised States assert that
this threat will cost Wilson the presi-
dency.
Secretary Daniels, however, has the
distinction of being one of the great.
est arguments the Republicans have
ever had.
The salary part of the rural credit
, system has already begun.
Mr.. Bryan thinks Mr. Hughes un-
fitted for the bench because of the pref.
udiced frame Of mind evinced by his
speeches. Wake up, Bill, he amt run.
ming for no judgeship
Mr.. Wilson underestimated the suf.
fragists; but it appears they have him
sized up properly.
n III fares the land where public Office
is bought and the people are sold.
t The high augmentation Of thost
= Hughes bombs is causing consterna
S ton in the Wilson trenches.
Bainbridge Colby is almost as VIC
Q lent in his criticism Of Mr.. Hughes
n as he was in condemnation Of Mr.
: Wilson's position on Panama tolls
! two years ago.
or course President Wilson has 9
e perfect right to change his mind al
t often as he pleases. but that is quit,
J. different from repudiating distinc
promises made to get votes. II tn,
d pledges on which he rode into tn,
e White House have proved WORTHLESS,
= because he changed his mind, wha
J. faith is to be put in the pledges he Il
now making in his appeal for re-elee
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-22

AS there seems to be some dispute
concerning the Maine election, per-
hans it better be called draw.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

II makes one long for midsummer
for the glory of June weddings, or
even for graduation days, to view the
new thin white dresses which have
recently been launched upon the sea Of
summer fashions. They are froth OF
frills and flounces and look as cool and
unsubstantial as white clouds in the
spring sky. These models of the ut
terly feminine In summer clothes are
repeated in pale tints that are mere re-
Elections of pink or green or blue. Oc-
casionally Elusive figures appear on
them. usually in the form of lace APP
plique in motifs that are applied to an
under petticoat or to the underside of
the skirt.
Organdie and other sheer crisp mate
rails are better adapted to dresses OF
this kind than softer fabrics. Lawns
and voiles are used for them. and IL
almost goes without saying that the
founces and frills are made very full
always but fullest in the softer goods
A frock OF white organdie IL shown
in the illustration given here. II re-
veals the cleverest sort OF management
Of style and material. each helping out
the other. The skirt and bodice are in
one, set together with plain belt Of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

shape lightly and fry in deep fat to
delicate amber color. Roll slices
of bacon into cylinders, run tooth
pick through each to hold it in place
and fry until we'll cooked. Serve a
bacon roll with each fish ball.
Fish Flakes on Toast.-Make a
white sauce by melting two table
spoonfuls of butter and when bub-
bling hot add two tablespoonfuls of
flour, mix we'll and add cupful of
milk, fourth of a teaspoonful of pep
per and two cupfuls of fakes. Turn
out on buttered toast and serve with
grated hard-cooked egg sprinkled over
the fish.
Fish Flake SaIad.-Mix together
three tablespoonfuls of olive oil, two
of vinegar, teaspoonful Of grated
onion, half teaspoonful of paprika,
and pour over two cupfuls of faxed
fish; let stand an hour or two in a
cool place. Turn upon a bed of
crisp lettuce just before serving. Gar
nish with slices of picked beets cut
in various forms.
Fish Flakes Mexican Stye.-Sim-
mer together one and a half cupfuls
Of tomatoes, half green pepper,
chopped, one slice Of onion, and a
fourth of teaspoonful of salt. Put
through sieve and add two cupfuls
of fish flakes, tablespoonful of but
ter and heat thoroughly. Serve with
boiled rice.
Fish casseroie.-Take a large can
of fish fakes or Two cupfuls of any
cooked white fish, two small onions,
sliced, two green peppers. shredded,
fourth of a cupful of melted butter,
two cupfuls of boiled rice, pint of
tomato pulp, a teaspoonful and a
quarter of salt, fourth of tea.
spoonful Of pepper, combine and bake
for fifty minutes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

northernmcst of the two branches Is
the shortest, but 1t is generally re-
garded as the real source Of the river.
1t lies to the north of Erzerum, while
the longer branch passes it to the
south. The two branches are divided
by the wild mountain district of Der
sim. After uniting they form the
Euphrates proper, which boldly breaks
it's way through the mountains by a
zigzag course that carries it now to
the right and now to the left. Now 1t
flows for 80 miles at right angles to its
general course, then so miles parallel
to it and then $50 miles at right angles
again, as though it were headed for
the Mediterranean sea. Then 1t winds
to the south for so miles.
Here It takes up its general trend
to the southeast and with innumer.
able sharp windings and bends, but
with only few broad curves 1t heads
its way TO the sea. The air line dis.
lance of the remotest spring OF the
Euphrates from the sea Is only 500
miles and yet its waters must travel
1900 miles before they reach the sea.
In the last 1900 miles OF it's course the
Euphrates is slow and sluggish, wan
dering all over the land when II has
opportunity, making that which It
touches q marsh and that which It
cannot reach a desert.
Its fall during the last 1,200 miles
is only ten inches to the mile and It
broadens out so much that while II
contains enough water TO float the
greatest battleship, II Is 80 shallow
that at places swimmer cannot noat
In It."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

AS the eye is an important organ
to please in regard to food, it is quite
necessary that we prepare our food
so that it appeals to the sight. Same
ness and monotony are relieved by a.
touch of color in the garnish and dull.
ness is relieved by contrast in tho
courses.
Few cooks ever make the mistake
of serving the same food repeated in
some other form in the meal, for ex-
ample serving tomato soup and toma-
to salad; this occurs, however. often
er than II should.
A beet salad cut in small cubes,
dressed with boiled or mayonnaise
dressing that has been tinted with
pink coloring, using some Of the beet
water or a little vegetable color. is a
most pleasing and appetizing dish.
small crescent of lemon and
spray of parsley makes a most dainty
garnish for a whitefish. For the fish
course at dinner a crescent Of potato
rolled in chopped parsley furnishes
the bit of vegetable that is always
tasty with the fish. Another way to
use lemon and parsley is to cut
thin slice, leaving on the colorful yell
low peel and in the center Of the slice
heap little finely minced parsley.
Use these slices as a garnish on the
platter with the fish.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

A negligee worn over a combination
with pantalettes, is shown in the pic
ture. The pantalettes are substituted
for petticoats and worn under dance
frocks or under negligees. They are
Of satin, Joined to an under bodice of
satin and lace. Wide val lace is cas-
caded down the sides in ruffles that
widen toward the bottom. Just above
the ankle the fullness is gathered on
an elastic cord, forming narrow frill.
This combination is supported by rib
bons tied at the shoulders.
Chiffon and Uruguay lace make the
lovely empire coat worn over this
combination. 1t is banded with rib
bon in three widths, the widest form
ing border about the bottom. Wide
lace flouncing is draped in the effect
of a mantle, falling over the sleeves
and covering the upper half of the
coat. 1t fastens at the waist line un-
der two little bouquets of chiffon flow
ers made Of tiny roses and ribbon
foliage.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
EUPHRATES A MIGHTY RIVER
Flows Through the Cradle Of civillza.
ticn Whers Empires Have Risen
and Fallen.

The Euphrates is the largest river In
western Asia and civilization Is re-
puted TO have come into being upon
its banks. For six thousand years at
least empires have risen and fallen en-
its plain, conquering armies have
marched to battle and hundred cities
have cone up out of tho earth and
fallen into obliterate ruin again.
Describing this great river as It runs
its seaward course today, the National
Geographic s5ciety, whose headquar-
tiers are in Washington, says IN a
statement given TO the press:
"The Euphrates lays a strong claim
to the honor of being the most his
toric river en- earth and certain II is
that in the region it drains. along with
its twin sister, the Tigris, man first
emerged from behind that impene-
trable curtain which divides the known
from the unknown past.
From then henceforth civilizations
have raised their proud heads above
come and gone, cities Of rare beauty
have risen their proud heads above
the plain only to pass on into obliter'
ate ruin.
The Euphrates rises In two arms,
flowing parallel to one another on the
north side Of Taurus mountain,
through narrow valleys into which
pour innumerable small streams from
the high Armenian plateau. The
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

Feminine daintiness and love for
beautiful color may be INDUCED with
out restraint within the walls of the
boudoir. There is no excuse for any
sort of ugliness there. Lingerie grows
more and more airy and dainty, and In
negligees the prettiest fancies of de-
signs are interpreted in any extreme
of style. Satin and chiffon. thin crepe
and fine laces, are the alluring medi-
ums with which the artist works out
her dreams. Ribbons and little made
flowers add touches that betray her
delight in the work she undertakes.
Color is such an important factor in
apparel for the boudoir that the less
expensive sheer fabrics in the same
colors as silk stuffs, are used with as
good results. Voiles, null, lawn and
thin mercerized cottons are made up
with laces and trimmed with ribbons
to make negligees that are as capt.
vatingly colorful and dainty as any
others. But they cost a fraction of
the price Of sheer silk materials.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

following dishes may prove suggestive.
Lucanian Eegs.-Prepare a cupful of
cooked macaroni, cupful and three
fourths of white sauce, half cupful
of grated cheese, three-fourths of a
cupful of buttered crumbs and salt, pa
prika and onion Juice to taste. Hard
cook five eggs in the shell and when
cool cut in eighths. Put a layer of
macaroni in buttered baking dish,
add half of the white sauce, all of the
cheese and a teaspoonful of onion
Juice, and half Of the eggs, repeat with
another layer Of macaroni, eggs and
white sauce and cover with the but
tered crumbs. Bake until the crumbs
are brown. To make the white sauce
use three tablespoonfuls of butter.
three of -four, a half teaspoonful Of
salt, paprika to taste and one and
three.fourths cupfuls Of milk; cook
until smooth and thick.
Supper Dish.--A simple and appe-
tizing hot dish to serve for supper
dish is prepared by spreading slices of
bread with butter, place in baking
dish and pour over pint Of milk,
mixed with two beaten eggs, dash
of salt and red pepper and half
a cupful of grated cheese. Cover with
buttered crumbs and bake until firm.
Mexican Scrambled Eggs.-Roast a
dozen green peppers, peel, remove
seeds and chop. tAen boil until tender
in very little water and season well
with butter. Beat six eggs, add salt
and the peppers and stir for moment
In hot butter. Serve hot.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

ropean wars of the eighteenth cen.
fury. The temporary occupation of the
island by the British during several
periods of the Napoleonic wars added
further to the Importance of the chief
port, Charlotte Amalie, where mer.
chant vessels rode at anchor in the
magnificent land-locked harbor while
waiting for conveys to protect them on
the voyage across the Atlantic.
This town of Charlotte Amalie, with
population of less than ten thou.
sand. mainly negroes, is still an i'm.
portant coaling station for steamers
in the West Indian trade. With a
depth of from 81 to SO feet of water,
the roadstead can accommodate the
largest merchant ships which sail
these seas. The export and import
trade has become negligible since the
rapid decline of the sugar industry
which the Danish government has tried
in vain to revive by granting annual
subsidies.
st. John Is the Smallest.
81 JONI, least important OIL the
islands, lying four miles to the east of
st. Thomas, has an area Of twen-
ty-one square miles. 1t is scarce
ly more than a ten-mile noun
tain ridge with but one distinguishing
feature, Coral bay, the best harbor Of
refuge in the Antilles. Cruxbay, vii
lage Of 1000 inhabitants on the north
ern shore, is the center Of population.
While Danish is the official language
of the islands, English is quite gen.
orally spoken. The monotony of ex-
istence is not infrequently broken by
earthquakes and hurricanes.
If Denmark decides to part with
these islands there will remain to her
only two colonial possessions-Green-
land and Iceland, which have an aggre.
gate area more than five times as large
rs the mother country, but with only
one-twenty-seventht the population. The
13S square miles of Denmark's West
Indian territory sustain nearly three
times as many people as the 46,740
square miles of Greenland.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

white MORE. There is panel down
the front made of a series of frills
graduated in width. They are plated
in the narrowest Of plaits and extend
from the square neck to the bottom OF
the skirt. Two wide and very full
fiounces cover the remainder of the
skirt The hem of these flounces is
trimmed into scallops and hemstitched
at the edges.
The elbow sleeves are covered with
four plated frills and widen at the
elbow. There is quaint little cape
about the shoulders, edged with frill
and 1t falls over the shoulders to the
topmost frill on the sleeves. The boo.
ice is plain and is hemmed at the sides
In q scalloped hem that falls over the
panel at the front. II fastens at the
side with invisible fastening OF small
fat buttons and loops.