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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1914)
THE FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1914. , URGES SOME CHANGES bor and exercising, ill some form or other, supervisory powers over the re lations of employer and employe. BABCOCK SUGGESTS AMEND-jiThcre in-no ouestion in my mind 1-lial MENTS TO COMPENSATION ACT these various activities -could be car ried on more efficiently and economi cally under one head than under four. 11 In my opinion this may be accom plished by concentrating the various activities mentioned in one commission and by giving that commission the . Advocates Compulsory Law With Waiting Period of Seven Days. Payroll Reports Advised. In West, a -special report to Governor C. D. Babcock, retiring member of the State Industrial Accident com mission, suggests several amendments to the report in part is as follows: 1 "I do not know that it will-be e.x pedient from a political standpoint to urge all of the suggested amendments at the forthcoming session of the leg islature, but I am convinced that time will demonstrate the wisdom of in corporating into the Oregon law the following features: "1. The act should be compulsory. t "2. There should be a waiting per iod of seven days. . "3. The workman's contribution should be eliminated. "4. Compensation should be the exclusive remedy, removing the possi bility of litigation. '"5. ' There should be not less than six classes, with rales ranging from u one-half of 1 per cent to 8 per cent. "0.. Ertiployers rtould be required ' to report their payrolls to the com mission, failure or refusal to do so be- ' injr made a misdemeanor, . ''" ' ' The Industrial Accident com .mission, Bureau of Labor, Child Wel- fare commission., and Industrial Wei . faro commission should be consolidat ed, Aid the department administered by an elective commission of three ' members, at salaries not to exceed $3000 per annum per member. . "8. Higher benefits sliould be paid for permanent total disability.- "Twenty-live states have compensa tion laws and Oregon is the only one in which compensation is paid from the amount of accident. . . y ., "A waiting period of seven days would eliminate perhaps 15 pen cent of the claims, thus reducing the cost of administration, and removing the temptation that , now exists on the part of some, workmea, to magnify trivial injuries forthe purpose of ob taining a day or (two of rest and re luxation at the expense'of the industry in which they are employed. means and authority to carry on a campaign of education in industrial centers throughout the state. "I am of the opinion that the mem bers of this commission should be elected by the people and not appoint ed by the governor. Also, it seems to me that the salaries should be reduced from $3000 to not more than $3000. "Casualty insurance agents are ac tive in promoting a scheme to secure an amendment to the compensation act that will give private companies an opportunity to make a profit from the misfortum'Sof the working men and women of Oregon. Ihe insurance companies cannot handle the business for leas than 40 to .r0 per cent of the premium income, while the administra tive expense "uhder a state-administer ed act will not exceed j!!PHv'nt and may be much less. '" " smell an ame,,immt would be step backward (Award the vexatious and strife-bree;A'ug period of litigation wnica we pof behind us when we pass vd; ffie eompensation act." IN THE BUSINESS FIELD MANY MATTERS OF MORE THAN ORDINARY INTEREST. Valuatle Information Concerning Various Things You Wish " to Enow. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 1 "RV? ;' j V Ji I C. D. BABCOCK. "It cannot he said that if the work man's contribution were eliminated he would bear no portion of the burden of maintaining the compensation act, for the reason that with a waiting period labor as a class would carry a considerable part of the load. "The elimination of the workman's contribution would simplify the ollice work of employers and the commission and remove a fruitful source of irri tation between employer anil employe. "The theory of the Oregon law is that each employer shall pay into the industrial accident fund one year's contribution, amounting in class A to 3 per cent of his payroll, and in class It to l'.j. per cent of his payroll, and that thereafter he shall be required to pay only for his own accidents until such time as there may be a de ficiency in the general fund requiring nil contributors to resume payment. However, after six months' actual ex perience, I am forced to admit that the exemption feature of the act will be at best but a qualified success, and that nil employers and workmen operating linden the law will be compelled to continue their payments to the fund almost continuously. "In my opinion tlie remedy lies in an amendment providing for not less than six nor more than 10 classes. with differential ratings in each, and with basic rates ranging from one-half of 1 per cent to perhaps 8 per cent. "The Oregon law is of Ihe prcsump. tive-elective type; that is, every em plover in any of the designated indus tries who did not reject the act prior to a certain time is presumed to have accepted it and is automatically under its provisions. It is apparent to me that if the present type of law is re tained employers should be required to report their payments to the commis sion, failure to do so to be a misde meanor. "This state has fonr-Reparate and distinct departments dealing with la- Polk Station Mennonite Sunday School Appropriately Observes Day. I A very interesting and entertaining Christmas program was rendered at the- Mennonite church, near Polk Wla tion last Friduy evening. There was a tree, and the church was appropri ately decorated for the occasion. The children and young folks gave a very appreciative program, the singing be ing exceptionally good. There were about l.r0 persons present, and every one went away well pleased, promis- to work for a linger and better celebration next year. The Mennonite Sunday school clos ed one of the most prosperous years since its organization, some twenty years ago on- the Sunday following its observance of Christmas day. New officers and teachers were elected as follows: Superintendent P. Neufeldt, Sr., Assistant Superintendent J. 0. Dieliiu; secretary, Dr. D. G. Rempel; librarian, Miss Lizzie Neufeldt : treas urer, J. H. Rempel. Teachers: Class No. 1, J. G. Diehm; No. 2, Mrs. G. G. Rempel; Nos. 3 and 4, 1)1: -1). G. Rempel; No. (i, C. B. Friesen; No. 7, Mrs. I). G. Rempel. THE CHURCHES. The Bible school at the Christian church last Sunday had 228 present, 182 bibles and the collection was .$4.12. Rev. C. C. Curtis' morning subject last Sunday was "God's Great Gift to the World. The evening service was the closing of a series of ser mons on conversion, A special case taken up, being thai of the conversion of the Phillipinn jailer, the jail being (hat m which Paul and Silas were confined. Much interest was manifest ed in the discourse. On next Sunday night George N. Taylor will supply the pulpit at the Christian church in place of C. C. Curtis. Mr. Taylor comes in the in terest of the Anti-Saloon league and those who have an opportunity to hear this great man are indeed for tunate. Family Reunion. The Starr family held its annual re union on Friday last nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Richmond, three miles north of Dallas. Those present were Mrs. J. P. Starr, Mr. anil Mrs. II. K. Starr and sons, Ktigene and Paul of Falls City, Mr. and Mis. C. U Starr of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Slarr and son Frank of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Richmond and Karl Gee. A bountiful dinner was served. Potato water is good to remove mud stains from cloth. Saturday January 2, Dr. Freeze, the eye specialist will be in Dallas all day, prepared to fit and furnish glasses. All old patients whose glasses may need adjustment or change are invited to call. Also all those afflicted with astigmatism, hyperopia, myopia oi other eye troubles are assured of ex pert examination and advice. The stylish solder-on mountings and the new Kryptok lenses made for both fai and( near vision without any lines, also' any special lens or mountings made to suit the hardest eases. Free demonstration. N Fine net of the sort used for cur tains can be cut up for boudoir caps. Stop those leaks with Wonder ce ment. Barbara Warehouse Co. 79-tf. A green goose three or four months old oan be cooked like a game bird without stuffing. When you want insurance or surety Bauds, JcaJI on Frichard. Good mutton should be bright red in color, with firm, white fat. Dr. C. L. Foster, dentist, City Bank building, Dallas 73-F. When paring potatoes, do not waste a clean pan; a newspaper will hold all the parings. Dr. Rempel,Chiropraetor, 513 Church. No better little present can be than a glass o fhomemade jelly tied up with a sprig of holly. "Wear Ever" aluminum utensils are made in the most attractive pat terns, full weight and fully guaran teed. Craven Hardware Co. 72-76 To place ferns upon the window sill means their death, as they cannot stand a cold draught. See Barham Manufacturing Co. for prune trays and boxes. 79-tf. When you wish a foundation for an embroidered linen napkin ring cut up a mailing tube. We are just in receipt of a letter from Dr. Harvey FYeeze the well known Portland eye specialist. The doctor and family have been away from Port land for over a year on account of the illness of one of his little girls. He has opened an ollice again at Sixth and Washington streets and intends to come to Dallas again next Saturday and every thirty days as formerly. The Dallas Wood Company is ready to furnish you with mill wood. Good loads and good service. All wood cash on delivery. Phone 492. 103tf. Dr. Stone's Heave Drops cures heaves. Price $1, for sale by all drug gists. Adv. 79-tf. Walter L. Tooze, Jr., Lawyer, Rooms 8 and 9 National Bank Build ing, Dallas. 15-tf. If you have a complicated case of eye trouble or have been unable to get glasses properly suited to your case call on Dr. Freeze, the eye spec ialist at Stafrin's drug store, Satur day January 2. Consultation free. Dates con be stuffed with cream cheese filled with nuts. Never in the history of Special Sales have lower prices been made---when quality of merchandise is considered. Our January Clearance Sale offers you an oppor tunity to supply your present and future needs in staple, ; and fancy articles at prices that will not be duplicated.: .i. for many days to come. , jt You will save from 20 per cent to 50 per cent on! all purchases, as we are forced to reduce our monster; stock, in order to prepare for spring goods. , Every article in the house at a Big Reduction, ex cept a few contract goods, where prices are controlled by the manufacturer. Visit our Sale. Bargains in every department await you at WOTS Annual Meeting. The regular meeting of the Polk County Fruit Growers' association will be held at the county court house in Dallas on Saturday, January 9th at 2 o'clock p. m. All members and fruit growers are requested to be present. H. G. CAMPBELL, Sec. Wheat Prices High. The highest price of the season was paid in Portland yesterday for wheat. w hen "00(l bushels of February blue stem changed hands at $1.32. This price is 2 cents better than was bid for the same delivery on Saturday, rive thousand bushels of February club were gold at $1.30, which is also a 2-cent advance. Be Weatherwise When you work in the rain weal ihe FISH BRAND REFLEX SLICKER Waterproof throueh nd through. Cannot foak up water and get heavy. Our patented H cflex EJstt stop water from running in where the fronts overlap and button. The best wet weather comt your money can buy. $3.00 EVERYWHERE fjtRj sAnsFAcnon cujuukhed i 7 i-H TOWER CO. BOSTON THE BEE HIVE STORE DALLAS, OREGON , i Prosperity in 1915 Depends Upon Faith in Our Country Our Nation Is Being Penalized By a Crisis of European Methods and Ideals Few Changes Are Likely. When the county commissioners make the appointments of road suier visors for Ihe ensuing year, it is high ly probable that as many of the pres ent incumbents as possible will be re appointed. This is Judge Teal's the ory of efficiency. Where a supervisor is competent to perform the work sat isfactorily the judge believes in re taining tbat supervisor rather than to experiment with a new one. Is your farm declaring dividends. or are you in the tenant class f A Lasting Friendship DAVIS BESTFLOUR FRESH BREAD, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES EVERIDAT. Staple and Fancy Groceries simontonT f scon WE CANNOT ESCAPE THE BITTER FRUITS OF A WAR FOUNDED IN GOVERNMENTAL SYS TEMS WHERE MONARCHY, PATERNALISM, PUBLIC OWNERSHIP AND AUTOCRACY GO HAND IN HAND. j . NOW AS NEVER BEFORE WE HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPARE AMERICAN IDEALS AND METHODS WITH THOSE PRACTICED IN EUROPE, AND TO MEASURE WHAT AMERICAN SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS HAVE GAINED FOR HUMANITY. f ' ' i PROBABLY WE WILL LEARN MORE AND MORE EACH DAY OF THE COMING YEAR TO APPRE CIATE "ALL WE HAVE AND ARE," TO REGARD OUR CITIZENSHIP IS A MORE PREC IOUS LIGHT, TO SEE OUR PROBLEMS MORE CLEARLY, MORE TOLERANTLY. The war has nude material progress difficult throughout the United States. It has added to the obstacles of financing constructive ef fort. It has enforced economies upon the Urge and small; has laid on the shelf plans for many desirable things. Prosperity in this country during the coming year demands above everything else faith in our Republic and faith between man and man. It cannot be had in suspicion and distrust. If this military calamity teaches us a deeper and more useful patriotism; if it serves the ad vance understanding among us of one anoth er's rights and wrongs; if it removes preju dice and strikes down distrust then this war will not be without benefit to the citizens of the United States. .-i We hope for prosperity th coming year. To have it will require hard work, courage and faith in ourselves. OREGON POWER COMPANY A. L. HARTIN, flanager
