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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
~ WEBB MILLER

United Press STAIR Correspondent
EI PAso. Dee. i4.-AffI.
davIts by an American mining
man describing terrible oeonom-
10 conditions now prevailing ~
Central Mexico as result OF
continuous revolutions were
forwarded 20 Washington today
by United states department
agents here.
Tho mining mans statement Is
one OF tho few firrt.hand stories of
Mexican interior conditions to reach
the federal authorities from anthem
tic sources
From beautiful city OF 10000
persons, the statement reads.
"Guanajuato. the capital ~ that
state has been reduced 90 about
5000 by tho ravagcs OF disease and
starvation
In the last four months the
death rate from starvation and dis
ease has been more than 20 per
day have seen women. begging
In the streets. die from lack OF food
counted 10 dead In an hour car.
ried past my residence on sheet
iron stretchers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
NAVAL LAB" ASKED
BY ADVISORY BOARD

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE
naval advisory board OF which
Thomas Edison is the head has
recommended to Secretary Daniels
the establishment of the naval ex-
perimental laboratory at Annapolis.
one and one-half millions were rec
commended for the establishment
Daniels is expected to accept the
recommendation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
3,92l,859 MEN IS
GERMAN WAR COST

LONDON. Dec. it--Cermany' 4
total losses In the war up 10 the
end or November were 3.s2i.s5s
men. according 10 figures based
upon official casualty lists. or this
number 96t.T5& are listed as dead.
The casualties for November. a.
reported today. were 1915. not in
Guiding 30.t55 dead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
GABY Reelected

Daniel Gaby. city attorney at Rem.
ton. holds the distinction of being
reelected for the third time. con
secutively. for that office. He was
elected last week by a majority Of
76 over Representative Paul Houser
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
rW0RLEY NOW HAS
SNAReE At ORPnEUM

The change IN managers this
week at the Orpheum theatre will
not affect the usual theatrical rou.
tine. II has been announced by Tom
Wilkes. now in San Francisco
James r. Keer resigned TO take
charge Of road show. Naughty
Rebecca." and has been succeeded
BY Dean WoriAv. former S~-'''
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
SINGLE BUNDLES
ARE FOUND SNORT

FRESNO. Cal, Dec, 1.-THE sup
ply of shingles In the hands OF
Fresno lumber yards. which have
been condemned by Sealer of
Weights and Measures Jayne. will
he released II dealers stamp each
bundle with the approximate num-
Der OF shingles in each Jayne con-
demned the shingles. he said, be-
cause he found that every bundle
examined was found TO be short of
the required total of $50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. IL
James Ceffene. arrested In Seattle
under suspicion OF being Pietro
Tortorici. who killed BlaEgio In
1905. was acquitted OF the charge
OF murder in the superior court
here.
The Jury was out thrce hour
This Is the third trial On tho frs,
two trials tho iuries disagreed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-14
MARIA JOSEpAh

AItho Arehduchess Haris-Josepha
shares In the grief Of her people.
due TO the war, she has not con-
eealed her Joy at the succession OF
her son, Charles Francis Joseph.
to the throne OF Austris.Hunssry
She is called the happiest woman
in Europe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
WELCOME HOME.

The crisis over Mexican affairs
have entirely subsidized and Johnny
has come marching home from the
border, whittier he went last June to
join troops from other states of the
union in southern concentration
camps. The state guard has been re-
turned to its original status and un-
less new and unexpected complica-
tions should arise the border situa-
ton will henceforth be handled by
the regulars. The homecoming is
gratifying to the guard members
themselves, and even more so to their
relatives and friends. The "call to
arms" however, was an invaluable
experience to those who responded.
They not only performed duty and
service with courage and fortitude-I
one as much appreciated as though
they had been needed and used in
actual war to defend and protect the
rights and honor of the nation, but
they were afforded the opportunity
of real military training. They are
better fitted, both physically and men,
ally, for re-entry into civil life.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
FREE LUMBER HURTS.

Twenty millions of dollars annually
have been presented to Canada during
the democratic administration, by
reason of the Underwood tariff act
which discriminates against the lum-
Der interests of this country in favor
of the dominion. While in Oregon
and Washington the industry has
been practically Frustrated because
of the Wilson surrender on the free
tolls question, Canada has been reap
ing rich harvest. Canadian mills
are largely operated by Chinese and
Hindu labor, and by removing the du-
ty on lumber the democratic admins
tration has forced coast manufaetur-
ers to compete with cheap oriental la
Dor or close up their plants until such
lime as the government sees fit to give
them a square deal.
The governments monthly sum
nary of commerce and finance elbows
hat for the eleven months period
n ? May 81. 1916. the free imports I
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

there is twang and snap to the air
when walking is delight, and when
the gathering haze softens distance
and mirages gorgeous foregrounds'
then it is autumn in Oregon, and the
out-of-door life calls to us loudly.
Comparatively few Of those who
busy themselves in the marts Of trade
take the time to drink of these rich
delights of a resplendent scenic opu-
lence. We pity him appreciative Of
natures scenic beauty whose eye is
not permitted to feast upon her
charms. Even in the everyday rounds
Of business life the magic touch OF
the season is in evidence, but it is the
of farms and fields, OF
wooded dells and mountain streams
that call He who declines to yield
when possible to this call has no ade-
quate appreciation Of the manifold
beauties Of life.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
THE COUNTRY EDITOR.

The publisher of a newspaper ava,
from the larger centcrs Of population
more than any other person is TIN
one whose finger is on the pulse O
community life about him, who hears
the heartbeat Of his neighbor, wheth
er that heartbeat be in joy or in an
guish, and who sees their tears ol
JOY and of laughter. 1t is these
things that bring him close to the
life of those about him, that gives
him q better understanding of men
and the knowledge and ability to help
solve the problems that confront the
community, be these problems mat
ters for the individual or his neigh
bors generally. If the publisher or
editor of the great metropolitan
newspaper would know how the day
Of the country publisher is passed,
let him read the following from one
of The Observer valued exchanges:
"This newspaper business is a
great game. Just in the midst of an
obituary Of a dear friend and when
hot tears threaten to flow down and
blot out the words you write, there
breaks through the office door the ra-
diant face of the daddy of new boy.
Tears and joy mingle in the same
breath, and the giving and taking
away Of life are recorded on the same
page.
Before you have finished the obit-
uary the breezy advance man for
comedy show pops in and asks you to
write a scream for his Forty Fat
Frolicsome Fairies and how JOYOUS
they are. Before you have done with
the kind words about your departed
friend, the joy over the new baby
and finished the Snowman ad, a fell
low sneaks in to ask you to suppress
The story Of the fight that he was mix
ed mp in. Then, putting all the lace
and trimmings on the brides we'd
hing gown, dressing the groom in con- !!
'entlonaI black and starting them off
With congratulations and best wishes
'ou turn again to the tear side of
lie and write: But the stately shin
moves on to the haven under the hill In
md oh, for the touch of a vanished v
land and the sound of a voice that is a
till. n
Then comes a lull and the old >
typewriter is content to record the
ommonplace facts, knowing that .
nst around the corner, and each =, y
waiting his turn, stand JOY, Grief. p
orrow, Mirth, Sarcasm, Wit and HI
aughter" ca
Small wonder, then that the news n'
aper man brings to his business a
eviction that is not found in anv 9TH
walks of life. va
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

of sawed lumber from Canada totalet
1,0S0, 100000 feet, valued at $20,l07,
| 172-an increase of $5, 1000, ,000,0 600 ov
er the preceding year. These figures
do not include shingles, logs, pulp
wood, round timber. etc. Single i'm
ports alone for the same period total
ed in value $3,256,124.
This enormous loss of business that
rightfully belongs to the lumbermen
of the two coast states mentioned has
been severely felt throughout this i'm
mediate section during the past few
years, and this being the case there
is little doubt that at least those
most seriously affected by this unwar-
ranted discrimination will see to it
at the approaching election that mat
ters are riehted by casting their votes
for the party candidate who believes
in the protection of home industries.
Abraham Lincoln once said: "When
we buy manufactured goods abroad
we get the goods and the foreigner
gets the money; when we buy manu-
factured goods at home, we get both
the goods and the money" Lincoln
was right.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
AN OREGON FALL

unquestionably the most o,...
season of the Year in the lous ornoo.s
,,,al country I is autumn. Spring and s5U. s5w
ner n5 have nave their respective beauties
tl ana attractions, !. but they also boro
their disadvantages and drnn,,, ,o nave
he w;sboa r5iu 81 IN Oregon leaves little TO
5;.;O,s 9s wished for so far as climatic con- ~
ditlons o. are concerned. Al tb;s ;,',o s.''l soli-
=. o.,;.,D .ne year year, indeed, this favored To-
uass u.s,0n 81 %, perfection IT and attractive.
mes ness, :, The "harvest DAYS" insn;t. rr',ts,
the soul and ezalt the spirit. WBae a'e
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
GOOD SIDEWALKS.

The construction of more than thir
ty thousand square feet of cemen
sidewalks during the present season
should be gratifying to those resi-
dents Of Dallas who rejoice over th,
advancement Of the municipalit,
along the line Of public improvements
Good sidewalks may be characterized
as a valuable asset to any communi,
ty, not only because they are substan-
tial but because they are permanent
and slightly, and above all else safe.
Added to this they bring about con
ditions of Improvements that other
wise cannot be had. When a concrete
sidewalk has been constructed it is
permanent and permits the grading
of front yards, the making of lawns
and the Identification of grounds, the
property owner having something def
initely established from which to
build. Heretofore board walks. IN
many instances, have been located re-
gardless of grade, and consequently
were considered only temporary in
their character. That the permanent
walks will become a stimulous to the
making of better yards, which sug-
gest well-kept homes and indicate a
prosperous, contented and refined cit
izenship, there can be no question.
and hence we repeat our opening SEN
tence, that the building of an addi-
tional thirty thousand feet of per-
manent sidewalks must be gratifying.
We sometimes wonder why some
persons are loath to invest a few dol
ars in permanent improvements.
when 1t must be clear to them that
enhanced values must necessarily en-
sue, but we are reminded of Huclle-
'erry Finn and his old barrel. We
IRE altogether too apt to get into a
tate of inactivity from which only !
he power of energy can move us. and {
90 frequently that energy must be 4
pplied from outside forces. Man c
as the opportunity and the ability, t
7hen using his God-given privileges, e
, rise to an intelligence excelled on 4
by his creator, but in order to e
each that condition he must neces- S
arily move out in the right direc-
on and strive with that energy
hich knows no abatement to fill ont
le measure of his creation and be 9,
hat his maker intended him to be. q,
ms altitude can be attained only n,
rough progressive action, and as a,
e spiritual and temporal laws are n
osely allied so also are the spiritual A,
ID temporal needs and inaetion. or he
ek of energy, is but a clog in the al
ogress of the individual. 81
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

The lively response which Capdi.
aate hughes tariff speeches awaken
IN every community, where he has
&c 'ouched upon that topic, indicates
lnat the voters are very much inter
ested q IN the one issue upon which
,nere u: is a clear and unmistakable
trine. anu uoc-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
FOR WORLD PEACE.

A little clause included in the ma
t val appropriation bill, which became
law recently, shows that this nation
5 has not abandoned hope Of the estab-
lishment of worldwide peace. The
! measure referred to carries the larg-
! est appropriation ever made by con-
J gress for naval construction and aims
to make this nation second in naval
strength, exceeded in this respect on
ly by Great Britain. 1t contemplates
a building program that will require
several years for completion, but one
paragraph-which. incidentally has
received but little attention--pro-
vides for the suspension of this pro
gram whenever an international
agreement is effected to limit the
armament of the leading world pow
ers."
J Nor is this the only indication fur
/ nished Of the hope and intention of
this nation to do its part in promot-
ing and encouraging the peace prin-
clple among nations. In connection
with the provision already referred
to is a specific direction to the presi-
dent of the United States to issue y
call, at the conclusion of the nres-
ent war, Summoning all nations in
terested to meet at a great confer
ence Through accredited representa-
nVes' OF course) for the purpose of
discussing ways and means for insur-
ing world peace; also for CONSIDERING
plans for the establishment of a world
court OF arbitration intended TO sell
lie disputes and differences between
nations, and, finally, for considera.
ton OF the question of reaching an
agreement to limit national arma-
ments.
The United States, in other words,
is planning to take the lead
IN a grand and worldwide movement
after the present great
struggle has been concluded. intended ,
% bring about an amicable and ,
rlendly agreement among all nations
Which will permit them to reduce
helr expensive and burdensome arm Z
lmentS and turn to peaceful occuna- !
ions and pursuits with assurance :
hey VIII not again be called or d,ir +
n INTO open conflict with their ne;ob :
ors, And if such a plan succeeds. as Il
should after the present terrible !;
Experiences, this nation will he ono +,
1 the first to cut down its military
rnament, as the clause referrod 70
the president to SUSPEND Y,
ur own naval construction PROGRAM +;
Ihe object thus sought is certainly 10
ortny' and it is much to be bonoJ .,
lat the plan which has been fo,.,,,, =
ted Will win the approval and snn-
'r' Oh other nations, bringing II 70 A.
served success. Also, it should bo bn
matter OF pride and inspiration 70 II,
cry peace loving American 70 lnou, -;
at ms own government is ready to III
loark on this under+ok;u
"a sans 50 much to the world in gen ma
e e anu 50 much to this nation it the
fai
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
action that great things are accom-
plished.
BOY AND FARM.

A Colorado farm boy has offered
these suggestions to parents who
want to keep their boys and girls on
the farm:
sect good books, magazines and
farm papers for the young people to
read. Have some kind Of club for
them to attend. Arrange matters so
they can have party or entertain
ment once in a while Go with them
to church every Sunday. Arrange it
so they can have one or more picnics
every year. Teach them to do all
kinds of farm work by giving them a
small tract of land for themselves
and showing how to raise their crops,
and have them help you with your
work Give them horse which they
can ride or drive when they haven t
anything to do or when they want to
go anywhere Teach them to love and
be kind to animals. After they finish
their school send them to the state
agricultural schools. Take time to
teach them the 'hows' and why's of
farm work.
Presumptuous as it may seem for
lad to advise his elders as to the
best ways of solving one of the hard
est problems there is no small amount
of helpful common sense in the ideas
of this boy who at home and in school
has had chance to see ways of bet
tering country living. When enter
ing into a contract falm-owners and |
farm tenants do well to remember
that the land, too, is a party to the
contract. That vital quality in the
soil, its bacterial life, support the
race when it makes the conditions
hat create bread and meat The soil
'ndures forever, while owner and fen
mt are here but for a brief day. IF
he fertility of the soil is to be pro-
ected as the heritage of the human
,amily, if the perpetuity of the race
depends on the bacterial life of the
oil, then it is wise to enlarge ideals
# the oneness of all life. 1t is wise
o instill reverence for the sacred
uality of the soil.
Despite a warrantee deed, with its
IMPOSING phrases, the farmer in fact
olds his farm only in trust, and in
is treatment of the soil the race too
) a party, party which asks a ,
quare deal for the soil. Forage and
We stock together unite to make a +
contribution to the in
rease and to the maintenance Of
oil bacteria One who uses the soil
as the power to create the conditions
life, if not life itself. A rare l.
evelatiOn comes, sometimes in the ,
asture, sometimes in the field of up y,
lrned sod; a revelation that is per- i
APPS not clear, 1t is only an intima- .
on that all life is one; that the .
ade of bluegrass is a part of the e
me life as the planet that shines .
rough the summer night, as the +,
lcteria that bless the winter sleep :;
Id guide the summer work of the =
d. !,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Even Woodrow Wilson "
save the infamous Clarke ans1
to the Philippines bill. he
nblest member of his cablne
tary Garrison. because Of hih
OF the policy of scuttle, but y
sacrifice of Garrison could Do >
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
WILSON'S POLICIES slow

Charles Evans Hughes do ,
plosives with him when nh
was searched by a Canadlan Z
but they were under the al'l
hat. Mr.. Hughes win set tnt, y
bis western tour, and sonf d ;
sons policies will be blow '
York Sun.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

franklin Roosevelt, assisiiA
tary of the navy. sees a straa
for Wilson in Maine. News ~
Who can blame a man who y
years has been assistant TO y
Daniels for seeing thingsF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

The Wilson administrator
Mexico to punish villa for
rage on American soil. The q
ishment inflicted has been On n
soldiers, who were shot down
rizal by order of First Chief U
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Here's hoping that the weather
ma man emptied his water wagon dnring
fn;u fnt early part of the month, and that
weather. peasant
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

we are still of the idea that the
'. vacation to the members of the mill
,la. lla could have been taken with a LOT
less expense at some place other thar
on the Mexican border. '1'''
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

mere are many complaints about
tus tue G Glrty condition of paper money
thu Ju' 1nlS coast is not worrying about
.ne tin microbes its medium of circula-
'ion being gold and silver
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

For every reason that rl
vanced why Progressives sh''
for Wilson ten can be adv'ns
they should vote for Hughes !
beauty of it is that they knoV'
sons without having to be tod
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Polk county away from the fair. 1t
is the aim of the management to make
the fair self-supporting, and this can
only be accomplished by dropping the
price in the slot as you enter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

l.. Inc nee, candidate for Office will soon
;n Ds circulating Sg among the dear people
be short and sweet. sn VIII
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

,ittIn ine Observer feels like gushing A.,
.inSs, ,i,,ie over this edition, but has cor- "
''uued to let the other fellow do i
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

f.. .ne farmers Of Polk county stand
want rgr improved 1Ppl, highways, but thew
want them where they can pss ,bo',: ,n
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

President Wilson's campla
ayers are entitled to all The |
they can get out of calling hi
Progressives who are goingbT
him, 1t would be an endesl
call the roll of Progressivs Z
not going to vote for him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

The slight advance in the price of
admission should not keep any per
son interested in the advancement Of
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

If the Democratic natlona
tration had left on the statuh|
1904 the federal corrupt pnk
placed there by the Republic
would be no occasion for ths
administrations campaign
measure, which at best ian
substitute for the law repella
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

rbi.h = would o,lI be fine to have a game in
" nien everybody could win. same III
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Charles e. Hughes, The ID
candidate, recognizes an 4
fact that Woodrow Wilson Il
cratic president, appears b n
looked-that the United Snrl
enough to help Mexico out II
dltlon of anarchy in whlsA d
try Is plunged and, by seils
In Mexico, insure peace on W|
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

democrats who harbo,a
Josephus would catch ny
the Bryan and GarrI,aD NJ |
are still nursing their s'.' |
Nothing remains for ,s,. s,'
sign to n realization thai N
not resign. '' v
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

When Charles p. Hurh.
dealings of the admpbn'
Mexico constitute a coDs.
of blunders,' he gave IN ;.
acterizatlon of the WIl,o' I
TONS policy in one sents,'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Tho stopping Of Go,,..
auto by a Canadian AMI M
matter inasmuch as thS NY N
progress Is not to be H., n.y..
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Just as 1t is now ObsIu,
ting Its eyes to the need N
preparedness, for three v,,,
son administration refu,a
need Of adequate mlllhu
ness. With war on our ~
der 1t was content to rely \
army that could only nrb
available men and refused +
the established policy Of d
our navy. When the time i,
tion the country bad ls
troops to police the bordr
force has been Supplement-
more than one-third the vp
of the national guard. li&
administration had had III,
the signs Of the tIp
would have bml
der way instead of barely b.r
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

r,,,r Bryan reiterates thai .
WI wilson "IIark from ,s,'
ful sound" ."-Phlladeln,AIl'' n.y. ! |
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

Inadequate" aptly Chan,
wilson administration, br,'
synonym of unsatlsfactor
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19

WE PRINT EN- Bl's'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-19
BUTTER wRAPPH

WE PRINT Il