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VaiY99lty INDEPENDENCE MONITOR VOL.2 INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 1913 NO. 2 PERMANENT WORK HERE The Independence Streets Take on Cjsmopoliton Appearance RAILROAD DOES THEIR PART County Bridge to River Will Be a Big Improvement and Permanent One Independence is making some very decided permanent improve ment! at the present time While the town looks a good deal like a work shop now, a few weeks will see things taking on a much neat er appearance. The paving company have Mon mouth street torn up from rail road or Second street to bridge at Ash creek and what the paving company is not doing to tear up and make unsightly the water company is doing. The water company is putting down new piping to connect a'ong this street so as to have their system in good condition when the paving is placed, On this street plows, scrapers, men with pick and sho vel and surveyors are all at work getting the street in shape to take the first course of the ce ment street foundation and a regular army is at work. The Southern Pacific has Rail road street torn up from the Ash creek bridge to the depot and is putting in the foundation for as fine a paved street for their track as there is in the Willamette Val ley. Tile is being placed at the foundation running the full length of the street and a gravel and cement base, two feet deep it being made for the track bed, giving it a solid foundation. The ties will all be cemented into place and the track will be placed to grade with the rest of the streets. They will pave around the depot and place all switches in pavement making the whole street a paved boulevard from the depot north. The paving company will not take up the paving on the streets between Main and Railroad until they have finished Monmouth street, although all the survey work is being done at the present time. Several of the blocks on Mon mouth street already have the forms in for curbing and parking and will make this one of the sightly drives of the city. Many think the next move should be to get a direct county road established from Ash creek on Monmouth street to Monmouth and have it graded and macad amized in a boulevard. Another improvement now going that is using quite a crew of men, and is a permanent ad dition to the city Is the fine ce ment bridge to the river on I street. This bridge will help the appearance of the town material ly. It will take a month and probably more to get this new bridge established. Theie new improvements are all of a permanent nature and really mean much to the future development of Independence as a trading center of this section. FORMER NOBMALITE NOW AT CORVALLIS C. J. Mcintosh, old Graduate of Monmouth School The many friends of C. J. Mc intosh will be pleased to hear that he is now at the head of the Weekly Bulletin issued by the Oregon Agricultural College. Mcintosh is making a valuable paper for the public out of the bulletin and there is now really more good reading matter every week than the average country weekly can use. Mcintosh was superintendent of the schools of Grant county for several years, and also publisher of the Grant County News of John Day. As publisher of the above the editor of the Monitor got the benefit of his able edi torials, many of which took ad vanced ideas along farm and de velopment lines. He is well grounded to give the college an excellent service. Miss Webb, who formerly had this work, has accepted a posi tion in one of the eastern colleges along the same line of work she held here. Kansas City Mo. Aug. 4. Wil liam Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State, who was to have spoken at the Chautauqua tomorrow night in this ciiy, notified the management today that affairs in his office would not permit him to fill the engagement. Other engagements in Kansas have been cancelled. Convert Back Yards of the City Into Children's Playgrounds By Dr MYRON T. SCUDDER. Director of the Playground and Recreation Association of America THE play movement is being wonderfully organized, and nothing ii plainer than that the people of this country are at heart in sym pathy with play. But in our cities the COST OF RECREATION SPACE IS AL MOST PROHIBITIVE. WHAT I WOULD URGE IS A BIG COMMUNITY BACK YARD IN EACH BLOCK OF DWELLING HOUSES, OR, RATHER, A SERIE8 OF THREE OR MORE BACK YARDS OPENING INTO EACH OTHER. THIS YARD SHOULD BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A TRAINED PLAY INSTRUCTOR. In spite of the great development of apartment and tenement houses in large cities there is still a large area which is occupied by dwelling houses. Behind each of these dwelling houses is a BACK YARD THAT OCCUPIES FROM ONE-HALF TO ONE-THIRD OF THE AREA OF THE ENTIRE LOT. On Monday if that be the family wash day it is used to dry the clothes in. During the other six days of the week it stands idle. Just remember the high value of real estate and you get an idea of the great waste represented by these back yards. One great advantage of this back yard playground is that DAY IN AND DAY OUT TnE CHILDREN GET T11K1R OUTDOOR RECREATION. The inclemency of the weather never keeps thorn cooped up indoors, as often happens to children whose only playground is the street. THOMAS J. EWIN6 Died at his late residence, In dependence, Ore., Sunday morn- ine, August 3, 1913. The Deceasd was born in Dan ville, 111., July 3, 1845. Enlisted in the 77th regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 22, 1802. Discharged on account of total disability from wounds received in battle April 6, 1863. To the last hour of his life he was a constant sufferer from these wounds received in his country's sevrice. For 32 years he has been an active member of the G. A. R. and at the time of his death was a member in good standing of the Local Post Gen eral Gibson No. 64. Mar. 14, 74 he was united in marringe to Eliza Watson at Judsonia, Arkan sas. Seven children and ten grand children are the fruit of this marriage. The children are the following: Joseph, William and Ernest of Portland. Mrs. S. E. Wand of Raymond, Wash., Albert L. of Seattle end Loma and Charles at home. All but one of the children were present at the funeral also Mrs. Ewing's three brothers from Albany, Joseph, Sidney and Frank with Mrs. Joseph. The funeral ser vices were conducted by Rev. W. T. Tapscott in the Baptiet church and the interment was in the I. 0. 0. F. cemetery south of Independence. Our deceased brother united with the Baptist church. White's Grove, Peoria County, Illinois, at the age of 26 and has remained a faithful and consistent member till the day of his death. He was beloved and respected as a man of sterling character. - f .- - - CARD OF THANKS .Wa wish to extend our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their expres sion of love and sympathy during our recent affection. Mrs Thomas Ewinj and family. If you are are Interested In watches go to Kreamer's large stock to select from, rrtcea from 11. OO to $40.00. AGRiCULl URALIST EDITOR VISITS HERE Is Favorably Impressed with Conditions as He Finds Them Here C. D. Minton, editor of the Or egon Agriculturalist of Portland was an Independence visitor Wednesday. To the editor of the Monitor, Mr. Minton said "This section of the state is looking prosperous and the farms are all in first class condition. He was also surpr'sed to Bee so much development going on the city. He is making a visit through the valley and while in Indepen dence made a short stop at the Independence Creamery which is considered one of the big institu tions of the state, on account of its effect upon the dairy indus try, this being one of the old, established creameries of - the state. The Oregon Agriculturalist it one of the substantial farm pa pers of the state, being a suc cessor of the Rural Northwest and it has a large circulation among the farming communites in Oregon. Mrs. Hasoue leaveH for Portland today to attend the millinery opening and pre paring for the rail leason. She expects to l absent about two week -. Daddy's Bedtime Story- Windowj That Are Hard To Break. J ACK had broken a window playing ball, ami, aeronliug to Ijih mnl!ier rule, he had to buy a new pane out of IjIm Kieiiclnn money. Su Jm k was really sorry and meant tn le very careful nt to play near Hit' bouse as be bad been forbidden to do. "They don't have glass windows In daddy remarked. "Their houses must be very dark." Kvelyn said. "Oh, no." daddy disagreed. "The houses are beautifully llpliteri. Tlu bave lovely windows, but you will never guess what l bey put Into the points "They use the sheila of little flslies. They tiike the shells, which are H:il and of jf'iod and polish them until tliey are transparent. Then the Mii'Uh are fitted Into little frames and plared Id the windows. "These windows are often very pretty In shape. Some of those In the old churches are charming. "With these there isn't sn mark danger of the little I'lHpino children ret ting Into trouble on account of break'.ujj windows, fur them; shell panes lire really quite strong. "Tbousaiids of the little shells, which the Filipinos cull kapa-. are gnthered together by the fishermen. The BbellHsh. whose houses they are, live in (lie water of the ocean around the Philippine Islands and are something like o ters, except that they are much flatter. They fasten themselves to a ro 1; er to some other shellfish and ait and dream away their Utile lives until the net of some fisherman gather tberu In, and their little house of s'lell is torn fni:ii their back and polished to make tiny wiudowpaues. "In hot countries like the Philippines window s are not really needed, 'J'lie.v are perhaps more for show than for use. since for comfort, windows must generally be kept wide open. "The word window la thought to bare come from words meaning 'wind's eye.' The use of w lndowa Is really to let air and light Into the house "At first people had merely rude openings without any or window- pane. In cold countries folks covered the windows with piece of horn flat tened out and made clear enough to allow the light to pass through, other houses had windows In wblcb panhment or drleil sheep-Lin Instead of honi was used Of course tbls parchment was clear, a'tlecili ttie people inMc I could Dot see through It aa we can through our panes or glass. "After awhile glass came Into use. The windows of chnrr-l.es are made of colored gltss, hut shell windows are the oddest of ah " Washington, Aug. 4. Reduct ions in express rates which will cost the companies fully $26, 000, OOO a year, approximately 16 per .ent of their gross revenue, were ordered by the Interstate Com merce Commission today to bo come effective on October 15, 1913. Notable reforms in prac tices also were ordered. The most important change prescribed by the order is by w ay of modification of the present graduated scale of parcel ratos. One-hundred-pound rates for short distances either have been left unchanged orslightly reduc ed; for longer distances they have been lowered; for 50 pounds or less all rates have bien reduced. For packages of more than four pounds going more than 200 miles and less than 2000, the new ex press ntes are generally lower than the parcel post rates; for more than 3000 miles the rates are practically the same. NOT A BIG CROP SAY SOME GROWERS While Hop Look Fine for Quality Quantity Will be Short The Oregon hop supply will not be as large in quantity this year as has been generally reported is the statement of several large growers in this section. "While our crop prospect is fine for a good quality o hop, we really do not expect as large a yield as has been anticipated" they say. In view of the fact that the price is strong with indications favorable for an advance above the 20c mark the indications of a shortage in this section causes the growers to be slow in con tracting. The present weather has been extremely good for the hop men and the yards are almost all free from lice and show prospects for a fine merchantable hop this year. The labor difficulties in Cali fornia will probably not reach in to Oregon, ailnhoTi growers of this state, and especially of the Independence section, rely almost, wholly upon the pickers coming from the small towns and rural sections', where large families take their outing in the yards and make good wages while doing so. For years the price of picking has ben placed at a good wage and the same wage will probably be effective this year" A Waltham watch !B Jewel, gold, for trade for 22 Winchester rifle. Call on L. Davles Studio. Free, fly swatters at every fly. Kreamer's for Gathering Shell From th. Water. many houueg In the Philippine island." PLAIN REMEDY FOR pniPVCM I IPC Practicable to dust the individual UnilmLlI LlUL hens in a large flock, and it isn't necessary. If given an opportu- Oregon Agriultural College, nity tha hen will look after the Corvallis, Ore.. Aug., 4.-A boXlice question herself. All that la of fine dust placed where thejn5ewiVy " the farmer'a part it hens may have access to it during to provide a good duit bath and the fall and winter months will ,h wl'Uo the rest The chicken unahlnthem to kepn down the!louse- being one of the lower louse pest. Professor Lunn, of the Poultry Department in the Oregon Agricultural College, ex plains why this is so as follows: '"Don't let the lice rob the egg basket. Summer is rapidly pas sing;. It is time to begin planning for winter eggs. One of the foundation stones of good egg production is the health, vigor, and contentment of the hen. If she isn't contented, the egg bask et will show it. She can't be happy or contented if overrun with lice. A few lice wont hurt her. It is only when overun American Women Are the Guiding Spirits, Men Are Led by Them By Dr. BARNARD TAFT. Novelist, Lecturer and Sociologist of France I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN A MAN AND WOMAN ARE WALK ING TOGETHER IN THE STREETS OF AMERICAN CITIES THE WOMAN APPEARS TO BE LEADING THE MAN. SHE 18 GUIDING HIM OR DIRECTING AND INSTIGATING HI8 MOVEMENTS. WHERE 8HE GOES HE GOES. It is different in Europe, where man is the guiding spirit. I am alao struck by the hcnlth and vigor of your women. Knowing very little personally of family life in this country eieept what I have read and heard, I am Dot in a position to asf crt that women rule the household. I eimply use my eyes when in the street. I say that, compared with man, woman LOOKS STRONG AND MASTER FUL not necessarily tyrannical nor even unpleasantly autocratic. W hat I mean to convey ia" that she ia UNCONSCIOUSLY THE LEADIXU SPIRIT IN YOUR COSMOGONY, AND MAN. WITHOUT KNOW1XO IT, IS HER WILLING AND SUBMISSIVE AGENT. Like a child he follows her, and she leads him to his destiny. It may be that the influence of the American woman is all for your good, but it may be otherwise. 1 do not know. I wasn't in America long enough to have practical experience of domestic conditions, bt it is permissible to form an opinion' on what one reads if certain visual points lend h sort of corrohrntion to what is printed and spoken. McCoy Happenings Mr. Logan of McMinnville, a son-in-law or J. K. Seirs, visited in McCoy last week. Dick Wigg was in Perrydule Saturday. Mr. Baxter of Perrydale was in McCoy Saturday. J. K. Sears visited in Portland on business last week. G. W. Harry of McCoy ia sick with a bad cold. The McCoy store has changed hands. Mr. Jordon of Portland buying it. He moved to McCoy and has occupied the J. K. Sear's residence. Mrs. G. W. Harry's mother ir rived here from Wyoming to visit a few days. Bill Lokke and wife visited rel tives in Dallas Sunday. Mrs. L. A. Williamson visited frind in Salem last week. Eston Williamson visited at Crowley last week. Roy Brunei! went to Portland on business lant week. Guy Ott is running Jim I'utter ick's engine. The farmers in this vicinity are commencing to reap their clover. Dan Elliot is working on the grain elevator. James Butterick and Dad Elliot went in Amity Saturday. Chas. Depew and daughters visited in Amity Saturday. B. L. Smuck was in Perrydule last week. Jas. Butterick is making ex tensive repairs on his clover hul ler. He expects to start up in a week or so. Ernest Harps has been working for P. T. Frizzell of Rickreall. I)u Foist was in Perrydule Saturday. Emma and Grace Miller of Cor vallis are visiting thsir cousins. Mrs. Pickens and Mrs. Lou Foist. this week. with them that seriout results are noticeable. Now. it isn't forms of animal life breathes through small spiracles, or hole" in its body. The dust coming In contact with these holes, clogs them up, preventing breathing, which results in death. I taid it was time to begin planning for winter ejgs. It 1 also time to lay in a supply of fine dust. Sack it up or fill a barrel or box and store it in a good dry place for fall and win ter use. A supply can be kept in the chicken house ia a box of about 18x24x6 for the chicken's use. It would need replenishing I only every week or two. The Booster meeting held at McCoy last week was a success. The people in this district all giv ing their promise to help toward making the fair a success. There n ffood crowd Dreamt, autte a number autoing from Dallas. Earl Sara visited his father, J. K. Sears, Sunday. J. R. Wieirs and J. K. Sears gpent Sunday at P. C. Sear'a of Bethel. Frank Richardson was a visitor in Wlllimina this week. Ixu Macken returned from his trip to Portland last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Taylor re turned from their Eastern Oregon trip. Mr. Taylor visited the place where he spent his boyhood days. When asked if he still thought Oreiron was alright he said "I saw no better and need no better place to live than Oregon. ' Pete Meade of Amity visited the Vincent boys over Sunday. The I. 0. 0. F. lodge held its mating Saturday night and all present reported a good time. Kev. Fisher rendered two ser mons Sunday and a large crowd attended. Rev. Fisher said that the crowd was a record breaker aian aadience of his. President Strahorn of the P. E. & E., who is in Eugene today, announced that the passenger train service over the new line recently completed between Eu gene and Monroe will be inaug urated some time between Au crmt 20 and September 1, provid ing the contemplated strike of the trainmen does not prevent . ha made a trip of inspection over the road yesterday and found that the work of ballafting Is progressing satisfactory. Udles aprons all iUe oloT from 13c, 2 (or 25c up to 73c each for the waitress girl. th. nuree. the house wife, the hired girt and for the hop pickers, with cps to match free with i.rde oron. House dresses U ! izet snd colors of percsle ana pnn 4t.0OtoS2.0O. Coak.y HOP MEN ARE ALL PROSPEROUS New Hop Houses and Cool ing. Rccrr.s Going up This has been a building year among the hop men and farmers of the Independence section. We have told during the last few weeks of considerable building operations and the dairy men took the lead with new barns for dairy herds, now the hop men ii in the light and we find thera busy. Murphy Brothers are building a new hep house on their place. Walker Brothers have an addi tional hop house under way on their farm. Sloper Brothers found it necessary to have more drying room so they are building a new hop house. Davidson and Hedges who had their hop houses to burn several years ago, re built two of their houses last year and are putting up the third this spring. Hugh and J. L. Hanna are building a new hop house on their farm north of town and Dewey Hill has ordered th lum ber for a new hop house and store room on his ranch south of town. Chas. Chaney Is building a barn on his place, recently pur chased of II. G. Seeley and W. V, Acox is building an addition to his barn in the American Bot tom section. The building season has been good this year, which indicates a prosperous farming community around Independence. ROADS LOOKING BETTER EVERY DAY American Bottom Section Getting Required At tention The roads south of Independ ence In the American Bottom section are fretting In pretty good shape. Supervisor Durrell has had charge of the grading work and besides putting in a number of fills, where cement culverts were ordered he has graded up the main road In many places, making the foundation for some permanent road work In this sect ion. We are Informed graveling of these roadn will be postponed un til after hop picking is over. Mr. Durrell has been doing some road work this week for the Wigrich ranch, grading a road from their hop houses out to the road and otherwise improving the appearance of the premises. State Printer Dies Willis Scott Duniway, State Printer, died suddenly at 7:10 o'clock Tuesday morning at Port land. Mr. Duniway had been suffering from valvular heart trouble for 17 years, but his health did not break down until three years ago, during the heat of the political campaign in which he was a candidate for renoml nation. Not until four weeks ago today did his condition be come grave. He was attacted by a severe chill when in a restau rant with Mrs. Du niway. Ha had been under the rare of a nurse untH this morning, and until a few minutes before the end was seated in a chair. Complaining of being tired, he lay down and expired almost Immediately. A native son, Willis S. Duniwsy was known throughout the state. He was a ready and forceful writer, a fluent speaker and de bater. Aside from being a prac tical printer, he had served in an editorial capacity both on the New Northwest and the Oregon Ian. If you are ailing, come and see me, examination free. Office hours 11:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. David Boy dston's residence. Dr. E. James Scheetz. Phone, Main io21.
