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LOCAL NEWS Telephone Main 1621 and tell the news. Rev.Saudifuruin Portland this week. Big time in the old town next week. Mrs. George Whiteaker has beon quite sick. Forest Fowl of Airlio was in the city Tuesday. K. 1. (iraured was here from Louisville Tuesday morning. Mr. Govro is reported as being very low and his death is expected at any time. Drs. Lowe and Turner, eye BRIEF NEWS OF OREGON specialists, at Hotel Ueave parlor again Tuesday, June 9, up to 3 o'clock. At the State Grange meet ing held in Monmouth las week, Herman Hirschbtrg o Independence was again elec ted treasurer. lis the best for rmn and young men; K lotted Krolcl and B. V. D. union sui'.i", Cool for the hot weather. You will find them on sale at Conkey and Walker's. G. A. Hurley received his appointment this week as a Notary Public and is now prepared to acknowledge deeds, mortgages, contracts and all other legal papers. Have you purchased one yet? What? Those fancy par asols. We have them in silk and linen in all colors. Pri ces 50c up to $3. They are ready for your inspection at Conkey A Walker's. Dr. Dunamore received a telegram Wednesday inform ing him of the death of his brother-in-law, H. M. Flock, in Vancouver, B. 0. The doctor at once departed to be press nt at the funeral. W. H. Parks says if the boys who left his strawberry patch so hurriedly Sunday night that they forgot, lo take their bucket of strawberries, will call, they may have their bucket but no stirwbert ies. Salem Statesman : Dr. It T. Mclntirn of Independonco was in Salem yesterday, hav ing come over to perforin an operation at the Sul to hos pital. Dr. Mclntin- id a for mer Salem man and n griuiu ate of the Sul em high school and the Willamette Univer sity Medical School. STOP! LISTEN I lietneiu- btr the Big Dance in the In dependence Opera House on Tuesday evening, June 2. $5 will be givt-n to the best Oregon Agricultural college defeat ed the Multnomah Club In the dual track meet at Corvulll by the acor Of 13 to 57tt. Taciflc University defeated the Unl rerslty of J'uget Sound In the annual debate at Forest Grove by a unani mous decision of the Judges. Between 6000 and 7000 Lane county chool children and their parents par ticipated In the educational rally day exercise In Euene Sunday. Union will be the magnet for hun dreds when the elith annual Union Livestock show will be held in that city June 4, 6 and . There will be races and band concerts. The Klrls of the 1914 graduating clans of the La Grande public schools are establlnhlng a precedent In that the expensive graduation dress cost Is to be limited to J3. After an Inspection of the hopyards of Salem, Louie Lachmund, dealer in bops, said that the 1914 crop would be from 20 to 25 per cent less than last year's crop. The contest by the forest service airalnat Hercules Santolne. now In Portland, for a homestead In Joseph lne county, hat been settled In favor of Santolne. Representative Hawley has applied to the board of engineers for permis sion to extend the wharf at Port Or- ford, damaged by rough weather. The board will muke an Investigation be fore announcing Its decision. Dr. Withycorabe received 760 out of a total of 873 votes cast for all candi dates for governor In the city of Cor- vallis. He received in IS precincts heard from out of the 22 in Benton county 944 votes of 1179 votes cast for all candidates for governor. Senator Chamberlain has introduced bill amending the act to aumonze construction of a dike on Olalla slough authorizing the construction on foun datlons already laid or farther up the stream of a dike with a gate for pur poses of navigation, the plans to be approved by the secretary of war. The Indian appropriation bill, re ported to the senate, contains the fol lowing Oregon amendments: Appro priation of $100,000 to purchase live stock, farm Implements, seed, etc., to enable Warm Springs Indians to be come self-supporting. Fifteen thou sand dollars for an addition to the as sembly hall at the Cheraawa school. An offer of $50,000 was refused by Mrs. Mel la C. Brown, Eugene woman Inventor, for the patent obtained three weeks ago on a sanitary milk cap. The offer came from Denver capitalists. She Is preparing to place the article on the market. Instead of slipping Into the top of the milk bottle, the cap Is convex in shape and slips over the top. The Pender nrurdor case, famous In Columbia county for its two long trials Is soon to be argued again, this time before the suprusne court. Pender, on a second trial, was found guilty at St Helens last January of killing Mrs, Daisy Wehrman and her Infant child and was sentenced to be hanged In Marcb, when an appeal stayed execu tlon. The postofflce at Amity was robbed Friday night. The robbers entered by means of skeleton keys. The safe was opened by nltro glyoerine, the charge used being heavy enough to blow the safe to places and to move the front wall of the building, which is a frame one, outward two Inches. The robbers secured about $100 in money, but left other VRlunblvB, including stumps and registered letters, untouched. Between 66,000 and 10,000 acres of land located In. Grant, Umatilla, Baker and Wallowa counties have been des lgnated by the federal government as subject to entry under the enlarged honiOHteud act All of this laud Is, or is supposed to be, of semi-arid charac ter, non-mineral and containing no timber. It will be subjeot to entry June 1 of this year, where vacant and public. Out for the purpose of fighting state JUSTICE LAMAR V' - - ' y- I 11 "Jf Attention Hod Men Costs no more than Piaster and Is Fire and Water Proof Just the .Thing lor Hop House Justice Lamar, of the United States Supreme Court, one of the mediators who will represent the United States t the conference In Niagara Falls ever the Mexican troubles. TAFT AIRS MEDIATION VIEWS Ex-President Thinks Offer And Ac ceptance Important Future Step. New York. William Howard Taft gave his views on the Mexican situa tion in an address at the Free Syna gogue's celebration of Peace Sunday. While the ex president expressed little hope that the pending mediatlou conference would accomplish its im mediate purpose, he asserted that the offer of mediation and Its acceptance constituted an Important step toward the future settlement of International disputes In the western hemisphere. 'But if we are to be involved in war because oC Mexican anarchy, let us have It fully understood that we go Into it 'in the service of mankind,' as the president phrases it, and not upon the issue of a mere punctllllo in naval ceremonial." Dynamiters Must Return to Prison Chicago. -The United States court of appeals ordered all the convicted dynamiters whose appeal for a retrial had been rejected, into custody within three weeks. They must report to the warden at Leavenworth penlten tlary or to the United States marshal of the district, who will return them to prison. Mt, Vernon Is Reshlngled. Washington. Mount Vernon, the home of the Father of His Country, Is to have its fourth set of shingles since it was built, in 1743. The man sion was reshlngled In 1785 and In 1860. Before putting the fourth roofing on the shingles were rounded at one end to make them conform to the orig inal shingles of 1743. THREE BANK ROBBERS GET NEARLY $5000 Spokane. Three bandits locked the oaKhler of the State Bank of Spangle, Wnsh., in the bank vault and escnped with betweeen $4000 and $5000. The cashier was alone. They covered him with pistols and forced hlrn into the vault anil locked him In. The robbers then locked (lie front door of the bank building, gathered into a sack all of the money In sight und walked out the back door, The men, after the robbery, quietly walked to BontiKlmn's garage, where they engaged an automobile to take them to the country. After going a Bhort distance Ileaughan remarked that he had better return for gasoline. He returned to Spangle, and while filling his tank was told to hurry by his passengers. The robbers had seen Newlon leave the bank building Benuglian was forced to Btart his machine and go out of Spangle under Wnl'Zr Htl'l to thflneo I wld8 Prohibition, as a matter of pro full speed, with the bundits Bhootlng i. . . . , . , ., leerion to me nop ministry, repreaeu- uim iieofc. uiusiu lY villi Id Bl .ii wiii...t.- orchestra. Don't miss this danoo. It will bo a No. ar ticle from start to finish. The Ilrotherhood of Amer icaii Yeomon held their reg ular meeting in the Moose hall last Thursday evening A largo number of mem berg was praHent and a clans was initiated. After lodgrt dis missed light refreshments were served and a good time bad by all. The next meet lug will be Thursday, June 4 All visiting Yeomen ar welcome. vote re THANKS I wish to thank the of Polk county who support ed me in the primary elc. tion for the nomination for for couuty surveyor. If elected in the November election, I will d my ut most to give satisfaction. Sincerely yours, O. R. Can field. valley met at Salem and perfected the organization of thuHtigrowrs' nnd Peulers' association of Oregon, lie- sides making the temporary organisa tion permanent, the hopmen elected a vice president for each of tUe hop- growing counties, and In those coun ties a county organization will be ef fected for the purpose of localising the efforts of the association. Warshfleld society is In a hubbub over the "social highwayman" procliv ities of an unidentified member of the local "four hundred." For several months matrons and others, who have attended "600" games, at homes, com pllmentarles and other Bliullar func tions, have been missing Jewelry, mon ey and olhur valuables. The social functions re attended solely by wo men and so the credit for the lifting goes to a feminine Raffles. Two and two and four and four have been put together and the losers and others now oeilere they have spotted the guilty party, yet thr speak the name only In sn abstract way iunl tueutioo It to those they know w on't II. in all directions, Pursuit of the robbers was taken up by a posse In nine automobiles. Four miles from Waverly the robbers left lleniiKhan's automobile and took to the woods. Survivors 13 Days at Sea Picked Up. Halifax, N. 9. After 13 days of ter rlble suffering In an open boat adrift at sea, five survivors of the freight steamer Columbian were picked tip in the North Atlantic by the United States revenue cutter Seneca. THE MARKETS Portland. Wheat Club, 90c; bluestem, 95c. red Russian, 89c , Hay Timothy, 116: alfalfa, $13. Butter Creamery, 2Sc. Eggs Ranch, 19c. Th Right Foot Formoit. Tuttlint the right foot foreuiiwt was an old Uuumu ordination orlj.-inully regulating the ntry of persons Into bunco or other building aud based upon the supposition that the left was un lucky. A bey was kept at the door to see that no olio enletvd the house "loft foot tlrst " The ptira? yuoted is thu seen to be very ancient Seattle. Wheat ltluestem, 95c; club, 90c; red liussian, 8;e. Hay Timothy. $17 per ton; alfalfa, $14 per ton. Eggs 20c. Uutter Creamery. I6c Varieties of Hounflios. In a book on file as spreaders of disease, Ir. U. S. tlraliam Smith of Canibrldk-e university gtves a list of lgbtveu -po l s of uoiililting flies that fiviueut our lionse. Of these the commonest Is the Muaca aomestica or ordinary u.uetlv, which is from SO to 90 ivr cent of the By population of a bouse, it Is the most dangerous also. comes ncaov to put on Better Walls 2nd Ceilings for Less Money Ton save time and money by using "Bishopric Wall Board" oa walls and ceil ing. Far better than plas ter or wood walls. Stays strong and rigid. Is damp and vermin proof. The wall board comes In shet rtady to nail to tudalno or over old walls. Oo on dry. No tools but saw and hammer needed. Makes a smootu, sanitary wall ready for paper or other decoration W. C. T, U. COLUMN! The Monitor Assumes no respon sibility for the matter in this column. The Editor. Officers of W. C. T. U. President, Mrs. Esther Morgan. Editor, Mrs. Lucy L. Whiteaker. "Bishopric" Is ths only wall board etllfened witU lath FURTHER toughened and waterproofed with a phalt maatio and surfaced with heavy fibre board. Writ tadag for Book of Model Houit Plant mnd Sample: free. iMaltn umnted everywhere. Central Door & Lumber Co. bCBMHO MUtunOTUMW rtlun St . -rZS nf HishoDrffl siucco uoara. - wt". Call on us for samples and further Information. Figure with us for Doors & Windows Cabinet Work Miller and Kanne General Contractors Local Agents located Main Street, Opposite Welherbee i Jones independence, - Oregon MEXICAN NEWS NOTES The Mexican rebels under Zapata are said to have reached a point with in ten miles of Mexico City. . British residents of Mexico City have gathered in concentration dis tricts In the foreign residence quar ter in the capital city in fear of an nttack upon them. Notice Is said to have been given foreign owners to reopen their mines In ParrnI district. Mexico, in 15 days. The Mexicans will seize the mines If the order is not obeyed. Rebel commander Villa Is said to have put the lid on at Torreon. Sol dlors are not allowed to use Intoxi cating liquors nnd citizens are com pelled to keep within proper bounds. Dictator Iluerta is said to be sur rounded by the best men In his army for his own private body guard. The soldiers wear blue shoulder straps, indicative of their service to their president. The Mrnzillnn Minister at Mexico City reported to the State Department hat the liberating of Consul Sllllinan nt Saltillo had been confirmed by Americans who reached the Mexican capital. The size of the expense of the pres ent Mexican undertaking Is shown by the deficiency appropriation bill for $2.701.;!27, In the house providing for the army nloue. More than one-half of the amount Is for transportation. Official reports show the constitu tionalists rapidly extending their field of occupation. Consul Canada at Vera Cruz reported them in possession of Tiixpam. the important east coast town with extensive oil industries. The reported execution of Private Samuel Parks, an American soldier who strayed through the Mexican lines, will he investigated immediate ly. It was said In a message from Mex- Ican Foreign Minister Ruiz to ths panlsh Ambassador Mr. Riano. Taking Him Down. "Tee, sir," said the pompous Individ ual, "I always pay cash for everything I get." "Dear me.1" exclaimed the mat ter of fact person. "Why, what is the matter with your credit?" Chicago News. The ladies of the W. C. T. U. met at the Christian church Monday at 3 p. m. Mrs. Morgan, the president, led the meeting, reading the 40th Psalm, pray ers and hymns following by the mem bership. The hour was well tilled by the reading of letters and special clip pings from the newspapers, giving us new courage in the great struggle be fore us. More petitions were given out for signature and new plans formu lated for successful work. A letter from Mrs. Wiltse was read telling us of her new home in Canada, that she had found a W. f. T. U. tnere ready to welcome her, and all the gentlemen on the dry side had joined as honorary members and that all were working very hard, holding conventions in vari ous points, three delegates going from her own town; that her interest wai with us though far away, and she sin cercly hoped Oregon would go dry, We are sureiy sorry we lost her vote, yet glad of the dear sisters to welcome her to the new home in the W hite Rib bon Army across the border. Mrs, Whiteaker was requested to reply to this letter and send news of our work here. An item of interest was read in regard to the brewers sending names of their Dalrons to the Keely cure for a ststed sum, for a certain number i.eed ing their assistance. This was com mented on in a friendly way ai d we wonder if this is a new plan to save their patrons when the world goes dry. The meeting was adjojrned to meet next Monday in the Presbyterian church, all members and committees are requested to be present to help plan for the picnic program and other busi ness of importance to the work. All aie cordially invited to attend thewe meetings and help plan the work for state wide prohibition for Oregon in November, 1914. The h. T. L. mot as usual in the M. E. church Sunday at 3 p. m. The at tendance was very good. The secretaj ry reported that we had rearly reached the 100 mark we expected to get before the picnic in June. Mcsdames Morgan and Fitzgerald gave the lesson and talks to the children, many little songs were sung and interesting stories read from "The Young Crusader." The pieces were given out to be committed for the picnic program and the chain song practiced. Four new names were added and the triple pledge was recited by all for the benefit of new members. The rally cry and sslute was also given fur the help it would give them. Mrs. James was reported as being betterand soon able to take chargeof the L. T. L. work agam. Mrs. Parker, Miss Rich ardson and Mrs. Whiteaker were pres ent to lend their interest and help in the cause. The me--ting was closed by song and prayer. All are invited to at; tend these meetings. ....Headquarters for not oo r a--a. "Those (Khcriueu have a bard life," said the niau who was looking at the picture. "Oh, 1 don't know. Think of being able to ko fishing without quitting work." Washington Star. The Bachelor's Button. "What Is a 'bachelor's button?" "One that ain't there." Cleveland Leader. Curious Jellyfish. . A retired imirluer says he saw many strniice Inhabitants of the sea when he was going it bout the world In a square rigger, but u siht which Impressed hiiu most was the peculiar form of a jellyfish. It was about eight Inches long und shaped prwlsely like a borne, having a long, flowing mane, fetlocks aud the various other appurtenances. What sailors call "Portuguese men of war" are Jellyfish shaped like a boat. Each enrries large sail, resembling Isinglass, which bellies out with the wind and causes the fish to cut through the water nt a surprising speed. The "Portuguese men of war" are numer ous In the Indian ocean. Portland Ore gouinn. Narrow Space. "He seems to be wandering In his mind." "Thou he enn't stray -away very far." Town Topics. Gallaghar and Jam's CCNTRACTOKS AND BUILDERS SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOW SCREENS Stock Sizes Carried in Stock at All Times Special Sizes Made Up Promptly at Reas onable Prices . Use Screens thus Saving the Necessity of Swatting the Fly The Chas. K. Spaulding Logging Company ' flAh cTm on the rigfif roaal YOU WONT GO WRONG Take a step In the right direction walk lu our store. Come in and Inspect our complete Drug Line. We are exclusive agents for the celebrated NYAL FAMILY REMEDIES and we are mighty proud of It, too. The NYAL REMEDIES one for each 111 are made by an old-established company, famous years and years for the exceptional excellence of Its products. The NYAL tine Is mighty fine! Besides belter goods at our store, you ire sure of the best of treatment. We are always glad to have people come in and look around, whether they buy or not. We wait on you promptly and give you exactly what you ask for. We are not in business for a day or a week, but for many years to come. If careful attention to your wants, quality and reasonable prices will get your business, we are sure to have your patronage. THE RED CROSS PHARMACY Vernon Brown, Proprietor Our phone number is on the little tag of your telephone book. Look on the tag when you phone for drugs. - THE INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL BANK Established 1889 A Successful Business Career of Twenty Five Years INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS OFFICERS AISD DIRECTORS H. Hirschberg, Pres. D. W. Sears, V. P. R. R. DeArmond, Cashier W. H. Walker, B. F. Smith, O. D. Butler Plana and specifications made and estimates given. Farm and country building solicited. Let us figure on your bungalow. LNDEPEPENDENCE, OREGON GUY HATCHING EGGS FROM GOOD STOCK There Is no money in the other way S. C. White Leghorns Oxper Strain, Heavy winter layer Free Range; Opn Front Houses. Sitting of 13 erfgs, $ 1.00 Sitting of lOOeggs $5.00 Giumtee of SO per cent fertility EDGEWOOD POULTRY CO. Airlie Oregon The Best Is Good Enough and You get only the best when you buy meat from us A new refrigerating plant keeps the rdeat coo1 and fresh, i.?jd when you once buy from ue you buy 'agttn, because our meats give satisfac tion. We have jus 1 addrd !v w rendering vats and sausage machinery thus being able to sup ply you with lard and sausage, at all times. We have iur own smoke houses and give you coautry cured harus and bacon. NELSON"1 MARKET C Street, Independence, Ore. The Monitor for neat Job Printing. Nuf ced.