Independence monitor. (Independence, Or.) 1912-19??, December 28, 1917, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTliB INDbPIiNDliNCB MONITOR A.N IMJU'liNWi.NT NKWSPAPIk Published Weekly at Independence, Folk Oregon, on Friday. County, Entered as Second Class Matter August 1,1912 at the Post Office at Inde- , endence. Polk County, Oregon, Undar the Act of March 3, 1879. CLYDE T. ECKK. Editor NINA B. ECKER. Associate SuDscriptlon Rates: One Year $1.50 Strictly la Advance ADVERTISING RATES: 15c. per Inch for one Insertion. 12 l-2c for two oi more Insertions, 10c, on monthly contracts. Readers, 5 and lOc. per line Independence, Oregon, Friday, December 28, 1917 I am pleased to avail myself of your courtesy to send Christmas reetins and well wishes to the people of the tfreat state of Oregon. 1 hope with them that that long before another Christmas day the world will be at peace and that self government and freedom will have ob tained permanent foothold in ever- coun try on the globe. Charles L. McNary in the Portland Telegram. The Senator is not only "hoping" but he has been voting for "self government and freedom." He has placed himself in opposition to all pro posals to take away from the people any of the rights to which they are entitled under our democratic government- Not only this, but in this crisis, he insists that every American citizen do his full share in financing the war, each one in proportion to his means. Convenient Hearing By OSCAR COX Many of the socalled "crazy'' theories of the present will be the law of America or the world twenty years hence. It takes mankind about a certain length of time to diagnose its own case and then apply the remedy to cure or curb the disease Back in 1896 lots of people called Bryan a dreamer, socialist, anarchist, lor advocating certain principles. In less than twenty years all that he advocated at that time have been adopted except bimetalism and today the leading finan ciers of the world are considering it as a remedy for certain conditions brought on by the war. So when some "dreamer" jumps up and proclaims that alter the kaiser is whipped, the world will disarm and have perpetual peace, he may not be crazy, only a few years premature. It would be fortunate indeed if more men like Ben Jones would become members of the legisla ture; then that body would not be a stumbling block in the path of progress. RESPQNBENCt BUENA VISTA Alma and Clifford Wells left Frkiay for eastern Ort-Ki'H vvlu-t e they will visit relatives and friends during the holidays. Ed Harmon and family and Clarence Ground and family were shoppers in Salem Friday. Martin Trather lost three goats during: hijjh water. Miss rrudenee l!aylt teacher in our schools, leit Friday for The Italics to spent her holiday vacation with home folks. Miss Lionel la Smith, primary teacher is visiting home folks at Dallas during her holiday vaca tion. Nute Prat her and family and Mrs. Jake Nash motored to Sa lem Friday to do some shopping. The later stayed over theholi-j days with relatives, 1 Rastus Peterson is spending th holidays at McMinnviile and Vancouver. Gladys Reynolds and Alfred Ix)y of the O. A. C are home for tne holidays. ! Mr. ind Mrs. F. L Chown ard son K-nest spent Christmas at the ho.neof Mr. and Mrs. t. M. Lichty. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Prather en tertained on Christmas day Mr. and N. C, Anderson, Mrs. E. J. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harmon and daughter Blanche and Mr. and Mrs. Gobat and daughter Addie of Suver ami Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conner and family of Suver. WIGKICH Mr. and Mrs. Walter Plant and two children left on Satur day for Portland where they spent Christinas. Mr. and Mrs. Gains left on Saturday morninj: for Portland where they will spend Christmas Mr. Gains is employed at the Witfrich ranch. Mr. and Mrs. McComas left Saturday for Rosehurjr to spend Christmas. Mrs. l. A. Snyder and son, Gilbert, and Mrs. Elton Bevens and daughter. Ethel, combined busitnss with pleasure in Salem Saturday. Major liose sold his potatoes to a Salem firm and Mr. Sweet of that city is here overseeing the sorting of them. The Misses Plant and liose, the liuena Vista store keepets. spent Sunday at their home on the Wigrich rancn. (Coirrtght, 11(17, WeiUrn Newspaper Lnloo.) After the cohrli: ;,n i,f ,e wur ,e tween the stutea there were a number of old negroes who liud lived all their lives on the plantation on which they were born, under u kind mauler, who preferred to remain under the same conditions us before. Many of them were devotedly attached to the family that had held them in bondage. Colonel Archibald, the owner of a plantation In Tennessee, cume out of the Confederate artny minus an arm. He culled his former Hlaves before him, niiAt of whom bad remained on the plantation, and told them they were free. Those who wished to leave lilm were at liberty to do so, and those who wished to remain would be paid what the crops afforded. Neurly all elected to remain. Tln property adjoining the Archi bald plantation was bought by An thony rul), a Northern man, who had gone south shortly before the out break of the war and Joined the Con federate army of contractors, making u pile of money which In some way he managed to convert Into United States bonds at a very low figure. It was to nuike himself solid with the Southern people that he espoused the Southern cause. He befriended Colonel Archibald, lending him money with which to begin anew to work his plan tation for a different purpose. When drub got Colonel Archibald Milliclently Indebted to him he began to squeeze him with a view to acquir ing his plantation through foreclosure of mortgage. One morning he visited Ills debtor, with a demand for a pay ment which the Colonel wus unable to meet. High worrls passed between them and drub was ejected from the house. Grub sued the Colonel for assault. The only person who was nearby the disputants ut the time of the fra cas was an old negro named George Washington. When the trial came off the plaintiff's attorney called on (leorge for testimony. "George Washington," sidd the law yer, "If you are proud of the honored name yon bear you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Do you know the nature of an oath?" "Yes, sah. All oath Is what Oeorge Washington's fadder said when young Ueo'ge chopped down de cherry tree." The attorney was stalled. Those present smiled. The lawyer concluded not to try to beat Into the negro's skull what an oath was, but to pro ceed with the examination. "Where were you," he asked, "when this trouble between Colonel Archi bald mid Mr. Grub took place?" "I war on de po'ch." "DM you see tills gentleman," point ing to Grub, "enter the Colonel's olllce?" "No, sah. I dldu' see no gen'leman go Into Colonel Archibald's olllce. I sor dat man set ten ilnr w hat sold rot ten ulgs to de army go Into Colonel Archibald's olllce." Checked again, the lawyer cast about for some other method of at tacking the witness. "George," be said presently, "Ild you hear hard words between Colonel Archibald and Mr. Grub?" ' "I'uniio, sah. I'zo mighty hard o' heart n'." "Tell the Jury what you did hear spoken by Colonel Archibald." "I didn't hear uotten Colonel Archi bald said. Mars' Colonel war speakln' berry soft. Ma hearen wa'u't good enough fo' dat." "What did you hear Mr. Grub say?" "I hearn dat man dar what sold de army boots with paper soles say "Oun nel Archibald, 'f yo' don' pay me de money yo' owe me you'll hab to turn ober to me de plantation aud ebery ttilr.g en It: si!-. 1 Mars' Archibald, he said sof'ly, berry sofly, 'Mr. Grub, I'll pay you when I get de money fo' de crop.' " "Didn't you say your hearing was nut good enough to enable you to hear what Colonel Archibald said when he spoke softly?" "I 'at was when ma right ear was turned dat wa. Ma right ear mighty poh at hearen. When t heard Mars' Archibald say dat I turned ma lef ear dat wuy." "ll'm. 1 expect you have ears for what you want to hear. Tell the Jury what you saw of this trouble." "Well. sah. I sor dis parson what sold wooden hams to de iirtuy coinen nut oh de doo' uii,hty quick." "Me was pushed hy Coloned Archi bald, w as he not?" "No, sub. le arm wtm' Colonel Archibald would hab to push him wld was lef oil de battlefield." "Did you see an thing to Indicate that the plaintiff was forced out of the house." "Yes, sah." "What did you see?" "1 Her a boot de toe bein' "bout ten inches below dc hi,ck coat huttous of illi man what ,. pounded stone fo' medicine to de a i ;iy ." "Ah ha." I thought we should get the truth ut last. "To whom did tills hoot tloiig?" "Duillio, sail." "Why dou't you know ?'' "Cos dc gcn'I. man what owu.M de beet was lnn!e de house and dis fel lah W I . : t s.i. I 'Tb.ii !l do. Judge. I think I have pros .1 I il.t t : i ' v i Then1 is no Mich tiling as Uiter tuce iu law." interrupted Uie JuiLve. "Cv dismissed." MOLES HAVE NO EYES.SO TMFY CANT READ MY BILLBOARDS AND GET WISE. DON'T YOU BE A MOLE t f XL j GRAVE LY S CELEBRATED Real Chewing Plug Bafoiw th Invention of our Patent Air Proof Poucn Many Doaiora Could Not Kaap tho Flavor and Freannoa In tAL GRAVELY PLUG TOBACCO, Now tho Patent Pouch Keep It Freah and Clean and Good. A Little Chew of Gravely I EnouPt and Laat Longer than a big chaw SOME KINDS OF STIMULANTS Alcohol and Wine Favored by Euro- peans, Poppy by Chinese, Bhang by the Indians. When the Kuropi calls for alcohol to he Is Joyful he la'; may have more joy. an Is weary he evlve him ; when viine, that be In like manner the Chinese woos bis "white lady," the poppy flower, tho Indian chews bhang, the West African seeks sur cease In kola, observes a correspond ent in National Conci'iiphb'ul Magu elne. Khat Is more to the Yemen Arab than uny of these to Its devotees. It Is no narcotic, wooing sleep, hut a stimulant, like alcohol. Unlike al cohol, it conceals no demon, but a fairy. The khat enter will tell you that when he follows this fairy It takes him into regions overlooking paradise, lie culls the plant the "flower of para dise." How and when khat cume Into the Yemen Is not certain, liotanists say that It was brought over from llarrar, In Abyssinia, many centuries ago. There Is 11 tradition among the wise men of the East that the sheik Ibra him Aliou Ztirbayu introduced it Into Hodelduh from Kthlopla about 14.10. Hut ask any Yemen Arab and he will tell you "it has been always. Allah gave It to us in the beginning, to make us forget labor and imln." Contrary to the general opinion held by those who pn lend to know any thing about It at nil. Mint Is never used ns a beverage In the Yemen, but the fresh leaves are invariably chewed. The youngest leaves are the best. They have a sweetish, slightly astringent tnste, not unpleasant to the European palate, but certainly nut alluring. When brewed, they lose most of their strength and the flavor of the decoc tion Is much like that of those grape vine "cigarettes" which most of us en joyed (?? in boyhood days. The old leaves are toiu'li and ought to tan a leathern tongue. Just what Is the exact toxic ef fect of khat on the human system has never yet been Mscerlalne'l. It is certainly a stimulant with 11 lively and nearly immediate effect upon the brain and uerve cells; the gloomiest man becomes cheerful under Its Influ ence, the most enervated active. With al, I have been unable to learn of a single case of Immediate or harmful reaction such as invariably follows the use of other stimulant.. Australia Prepare for Soldiers. Australia has, from the Hrst, grap pled with the question of providing for her soldiers after the war with cominendable energy uiul forethought. Kor some months the Australian pntrlatlon fund has been devoting It self to the consideration and devel opment of various plans wliINt ninny practical steps have been taken by Individuals and communities toward the formation of definite settlement schemes, says a correspondent. The state government of New South Wales has set aside special ureas for cultiva tion by returned soldiers. These ef forts were supplemented hy the gen erosity of one landow ner who gave a tract of land amounting to thousands of acres for that purpose. Australia's first need Is population and the com monwealth will have an opportunity, after the ar. not only to supply her ou need but also to do a great serv ice to the labor market by affording that "room for adjustment." which It will need. The federal government has already promised fin.mxMMi for the work and has pledged itself to raise an additional $L"0.tx.i0.0tX in the future. East Through California Costs but little more When you go East via California you may visit San Francisco, all the resorts along the Road of a Thousand Wonders. Los Angeles and Sunny Southern California, The Apache Trail of Arizona. Liberal stopovers are permitted at vari ous points en route. Four trains a day from Portland offer ample accommodations. Ask at any S. P. agency or address John M. Scott General Passenger Agent Portland, Oregon SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES y 1 1 1 1 iiTHtMimtmw .... . - .MmM THE INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL BANK Established 1889 A Successful Business Career of Twenty rive Years INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS OFFICERS APs'D DIRECTORS H. Hirschberg, Fres. D. W. Sears, V. P. R. R. DeArmond, Cashier W. H. Walker, I. A. Allen, O. D. Butler i The Iowa-Barber Shop Next the Enterprise Pub. Co., Main St., will cut prices. J U.I- i-itttlnrf Choirlnd 14- t JAMES FERRIS, Prop. J AT THE CHURCHES Elizabeth Levy TEACHER OF VIOLIN Will give lessons in Independence for beginners and advanced stu- denta. Best of methods. V reasonable. Inquire at the Moni tor or write E. lew. 563 Court St., Salem, Oregon. Didn't Like It. A colonel ( f a well-known Highland regiment, on r. t urtii n n from the army, hu.i Imltt a stms little villa which he hint named "The Retreat." Ills gardener, who was an old sol dier from the same r iinent. on tie ins shown over tho place for the flrt time by the colonel, was asked hy the lntter what he thought of ! place. "Klne! Hut 1 dinnn like that." said the old soldier, pointing to the name on the entrance. -Why!" replied the colonel. "What's the mutter w!!h It?" UVel, sir.'" rep!:.-.! the veterua. drawing h'r.i.;f : "ye ken ye never heard that played oil or hug!e." PRESBVTERIAIN.' Dr. H. C Dunsmore, Pastor 10 a. m. Scnday school. 11 a. m. Public W orship with 7-30 p. m. Sermon. BAPTIST . Sunday school at 10. Services every Sunday morning and evening. B. Y. P. U at 7:00. We invite you to all our services. Strangers cordially welcomed. METHODIST Thus. D. Yarnes, Pastor. .0 A M. Sunday School. 11 A. M. Morning eervie. Si P, M. Loyal Temperance Legion. 7:30 P. M. Evenirg service. Join th Red Cro CHRISTIAN'S Bible School at 10 a m. : Yamcreg Collection Agency McMinnviile, Oregon a McMinnviile, Oregon GETS RESULTS. TIKES THE BLAME t a Special School Meeting. Notice is hereby given to the lop il Toters of School District No. 29 of l'o k County, State of Oregon, that a s-t en 1 school meeting of g,d district iil : held at the Public school building on ih aeeond day of January, 1918, at 7:30 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following objecta: To elect two (2) directori to fill vacancie. Dated this 12th dv of Decemb. -1317. A. L Thomas. Chairn.kn Bo rd of I). . Attest:-h Chas. Llv-m.-f . District ClerH.