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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 23, 1915)
THE FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1915. Published Each Tuesday and Friday. BY LEW CATES Subscription Rates. One Year $1.50 Six Months .75 Three Months 40 No subscription taken unless paid for in advance. This is imperative. Entered as second-class matter in the Posfofflce at Dallas, Oregon. Office 517-519 Court Street Telephone ..Main 19 SENSIBLE INSURANCE. It would take a large book to con tain the insurance laws of all the states, for legislation of this charac ter has been varied and prolific, the courts" are constantly used in the set Dement of tire losses, and the adjust ers wax fat on both the companies and the insured. H. W. Windsor, writing for Popular Mechanics, says it has apparently remained for the state of Florida to enact a fire-insur ance law that is based on sound prin ciples and at one stroke cuts out liti gation and leaves ho room for dis pute; and as for adjusters, profes sional or otherwise, why, there is lit tle thev can do. All this sounds too good to be true, but it is, and the scheme is so simple the wonder is that every stute does not have one just like it. The Florida fire-insurance law reads that when a policyholder has a fire loss, the company must pay. If, for instance, you own a building worth' only $3,000 and you can get an agent to issue a policy for $10,000, and the building burns, you recover your $10,000, providing, of course, the company cannot prove you are guilty of arson. The total destruction of an insured property must be paid for ut whatever amount your policy calls for. And there is probably less arson in Florida than in any other state. The whole procedure is logical. The companies cannot take chances in ap pointing careless, dishonest, or irre sponsible agents. The agent, in or der to hold his agency, does not sell policies as a dealer hands out cigars over a counter. He exercises a lot of caution. He will hot issue a poli cy unless he knows something of the party insured, and he personally ex amines the building or goods and sat isfies himself the property is worth the amount the insured desires. Thus, policies for .fictitious amounts are not written, for what is written must be paid. On the other band, I lie insured is not allowed or induced to pay premiums on amounts which could not be recovered ill other states. This maximum liability tends to de crease tires, for the agent must keep his record up to a certain standard or the company gets another in his place. The local agent becomes a sort of inspector. He lias to.be constant ly watchful; and when he discovers a client is becoming cureless uud taking chances which might lead to a tire. the agent cautions such a party and threatens to cancel his policy. This eternal vigilance at both ends of the insurance policy is automatically maintained, for both the company and its agents are anxious to slay in the business. And as for the honest policyholder, he knows at. all tunes exactly what bis protection is, and, should be burn, just what be will re ceive. STARTING SOMETHING. Yucatan is the name of one of the extreme southern slates of Mexico, and it bus "started somelhing" that promises to bring it into a good deal of prominence, it is possible, in fact, that Yucatan may yet become famous as the proHser of a scheme that even tually may bring about (lie restora tion of M'ace anil order in Mexico, to take the place of the elioutic and an archistic conditions thai now prevail in that laud. To explain it briefly Yuealan announces that she has es tablished an indeM'ndent government of her own. thai she is satisfied with it anil believes it ean ami will be maintained on a slable and K'iniaiient haxis, that she doesn't care a rap about territorial expansion or the car lyings on of the rest of Mexico, and that all she wants is the privilege of going alwml her business in her own way, ieaeeably and without interfer ence. And she asks fins government t morally recognize her as an inde K'lidnt slate, wliieh practically will amount to card of credentials and afford precedent for other nations to follow. This looks like a ralbcr large prop osition at first blush, hut alter all why not ? Throughout this Mexican strug gle we have seen one state and anoth er under the control- of individual leaders r organised factions. In or der to keep their eontrol. these lead em or faction have given the people of the individual slates pri tj.lai.vs heretofore unknown in Mexico. In one state the privileges have bad to do with land holdings; in another with mining operations, and in others with political or similar rights. And wherever such control has been estab lished and such privileges granted, there has been peace until the arri val of some invading force that was seeking to unify the whole country under an unwelcome central govern nient. Under such conditions there seems to be much of reason in the idea that not only Yucatan but other states might be given recognition, as fast as they can organize themselves, leaving the warring elements to fight it out in the outlying territory or to seize and hold whatever divisions they can, but with the clear understanding that any effort to conquer states already organized would meet with serious op position in those stales themselves. Developing such a plan as that, Mexico would eventually be split up into a greater or less number of inde pendent states, just as other similar areas have been in the past. And it would be only a matter of develop ment and time before these separate states, each with a clearer comprehen sion of the powers and privileges of government than it has ever had be fore, would voluntarily unite under one central federated authority. Of course there will be objection to the effect that business interests of one kind or another wouldjuffer. But would they suffer any more than they do under present conditions? The in terests that have been trying to force American intervention in Mexico ought to know by now that they can not accomplish that. Would they not, then, be glad to have separate state governments formed, with which they could deal in the operation of their mines or other interests? It seems as if they should much prefer that to a continuation of anarchy in that coun try. CARRANZA YIELDS. The threat made by this govern mptit in iikp fnrr'P. if npepssnrv. ill or- der to put a stop to the embargo on commerce at the Mexican port of 1'rogreso has had the desired effect. The Mexican gunboat Zarugosa, which was assigned by Carranza to enforce his orders for a blockade at Progreso, has returned to Vera Cruz and ship ping at Progreso has been resumed without restrictions. For the benefit of the Mexicans, apparently, Carran za has explained that "bad weather caused the return of the aragosa from Progreso, but Americans have cause to believe there was another and stronger reason. The United States cruiser Des Moines, it is stated, was ready to-enforce the demand of this government that the blockade of Pro greso be raised, and Carranza saw the point anil yielded. To this nation the removal of re strictions against commerce at Pro greso is of considerable importance. explained by the fact that a large pro portion of the sisal used in this coun try for the manufacture ot binding twine and other purposes comes through the port of Progreso. To per mit the shipment of these supplies to be stopped for any length of time would mean a scarcity of binding twine in this country when another harvest season was at band, and the consequence would have been injur ious to the farmers and also injurious to the nation as a whole. It therefore was regarded as imperative that ship ping from Progreso be restored with out delay, and the government made its demand on Sarrauza in a way that the latter could neither shirk or dodge. And apparently be concluded that prudence would be the. belter part of valor in a case of this kind. and by yielding to the American de mand be probably has saved both him self and this government considerable t rouble. It is much to be hoped that other lisagreeinents and difficulties growing out of the so-called Mexican problem will he solved and settled as easily and as satisfactorily. This govern ment wants and asks nothing that is not founded on justice and right, anil for the best interests of Mexico no less than for the welfare of this land. If the Mexicans can see this and will be fairly reasonable it will save much trouble and friction, and their own nation will profit in the end. ROAD EMPLOYMENT. A corres)ioiident complains to The Observer that "home people" should lie employed on road contracts in Polk county next season instead of outsid ers, as is said to have been the case last year in at least one instance, and there is no question concerning his aliunde in the premises, provided all things in connection therewith are equal. While our correspondent does not cite the instance where outside workmen were employed. The Observ er takes it to mean the contract awarded to Sam McVey of Newberg. who crushed a considerable quantity of rock at Falls City and elsewhere. Mr. McVey brought hither from his home town number of men whom he had employed for several years. Under existing financial conditions employment is none too plentiful in the Willamette valley, and there are many tax-paying citizens of Polk county who would doubtless be glad of the opportunity to work on these contracts, but whether the county court would have the right to dictate who a contractor should employ is a question. Yet there is almost con certed action in various lines of en deavor toward this end throughout the state, and were the matter submit ted to the court it would doubtless consider it thoughtfully. The county court, and not the newspapers, is the proper tribunal before which our cor respondent should make complaint. SELECT GOOD MEN. It is a matter of vital importance to have capable members elected to the council, and the voters should take pains to thoroughly inform them selves regarding the merits of candi dates, for these positions, both the mayorality and councilmen, in order that the most desirable and trust worthy candidates may be elected to ollice. There apiwnrs' to be a some what natural tendency among voters to give little attention to the spring election, especially with regard to al dermanic positions. This is a mis take, and shortsighted policy on the part of the voters, for their interests are directly and vitally affected by persons who are chosen to represent them in conducting the affairs of the municipality. The official work of the council has a direct bearing on the welfare and progress of the city, which "makes it important that cap able men be chosen to constitute that board, at the head of which is the mayor. Politics do not enter into these se lections, and therefore it is not so easy to interest the average voter in the approaching election, but the duly of the voter is none the less plain. There should be a good turnout at the election on April 5. The voter w be protecting their interests just as carefully and conscientiously, and possibly more so, than were 'the elec- (,r "late r nation scope. The Ob server has no complaint to enter about the various nominees in the Held Some may, however, be better quali fied to intelligently serve the people than others, and these are matters that should be investigated by those who enjoy the right of franchise that the affairs of Dallas may be progress ively, yet conservatively, administered during the tenor of ollice of the men whom we are to elect. THIS EXPLAINS IT. A logical explanation for the ob taining business depression has long been sought by financiers of divers calibre, all arriving at the general conclusion that there is no good and sufficient reason for the unnatural condition, there being more money ill circulation than for many decades past. Put it remains with our es teemed contemporary, the Woodhurn Independent, to decipher the problem and to present its findings to an anx ious and troubled constituency. Its conclusions are worthy of reproduc tion : "The 'hard times' that have been experienced can easily be explained. A man with a few thousand dollars desired to enter into business or in vest his money in land. He sought advice and was told to 'wait' and not risk. He took the advice, which was based on radical legislation, a demo cratic administration, and later was advised to wait- until after the Euro pean war. The next advice may he Mexico disturbances, then the presi dential campaign, and after that there will be some other excuse just as good as the former ones and as allopathic in character. Apropos, we note that the I'ortlami papers hlow about- deposits in the banking institu tions of that city increasing $1,11)1. 000 and heavy reserves lieing carried, the combined resources being $84, (i(i(l,217. The grain money is being deposited, not invested. Some of the people coming into the state to" buy farms are depositing their money, waiting upon advice of those 'who ought to know.' This explains it." "SWAT THE FLY." Xow is the time to wage a relent less war on the deadly bouse tly. The most effective way of exterminating the fly is to eradicate bis breeding places. The hreeding season of the fly begins early in March and con tinues throughout the spring and summer months. All dirt should lie removed from the premises, stables cleaned and decaying vegetables de stroyed. The fly has rightly been called the undertaker's traveling salesman, and in addition to bis regu lar line of "typhoid bugs." he car ries a side line of tuberculosis, chol era and other disease genus. Xow is the time to "swat the fly" by a gen eral cleaning up of every filthy place in Dallas. Proscrastination means greater effort and less effectiveness. Having been named member of the rural credits commission, which is instmcted to make a thorough in vestigation and report its findings to the next congress. Congressman Haw ley has an opportunity to further dis- tinguish himself. The agricultural communities demand such a measure, and there is widespread interest in the matter aside from these interests ROOT FOR PRESIDENT. Friends of ex-Senator Eliliu Root of New ' York, have commenced to "boom" his name for the Republican nomination for president in Itllfi. This movement apparently started anion. the influential leaders of Senator Root's home state. "Boss" Barnes, for instance, is quoted as saying: "Elihu Root will be nominated and elected president of the United States in 1010. He may protest ill health and age, but he will be the Republican nominee and will win over Wilson or any other possible rival." Senator Root is a good man in many respects, and is fairly entitled to con sideration by the republicans of the country when it conies to picking their next presidential nominee. It is a quest inn, however, whether his candi dacy if he becomes a candidate will be helped by the too ardent backing and support of such men as Barnes ami others of that class. What Barnes says may "go" in New York, while in some of the other states there are bosses who are supposed to have a strangle-hold on the machinery of the republican party and are thus able to swing things to suit them selves. Among republicans generally, however, there is a disposition to repu diate and resist such leadership, and to encourage the voters to think and act for themselves. Just so certain as a suspicion is aroused that steamroller methods are to be used for the nom ination of any man for president, the candidacy of such man will have a handicap that will prove fatal to his success. Senator Root doubtless will be regarded by many as a desirable candidate, but he will have to careful ly steer clear of entangling alliances. As children and adults, we look for ward to the coming of spring with renewed hope. Kven I hough the au tumn means the gathering of har vests, tile fulfillment of hopes, a something accomplished, it does not afford that renewed action and awak ening to effort that the softening breezes, gentle showers and mild skies of spring call to life. A contemporary declares that there is no hoe of reforming a man who has smothered his conscience. Prob ably not, but- if he really succeeded ill disposing of that troublesome thing permanently, he could make a fortune telling hmv it was done. Thai the Civic Improvement club of Independence has accomplished something is evidenced by the apjH'ur ance of the residence section of that town. Surelv Dallas will have to move up a notch or two to keep pace with its neighbor. Clean up and paint up. That's civic prescription that is worth while. We have had our go-to-church, day, our sabuoii day, our apple day, and our what-vou-caM-it (lav, now let s have a clean-up day. Nor should it be forgotten that it was only a few years back that it was the people, instead of the railroads, who were pleading for a "square deal." (ibid to know Secretary McAdoo will print a half billion in federal re serve notes, even if we never get any of them. OTHERS' OPINIONS Frntn the evidence at band il would appear that the Tillamook county court is not as anxious to construct the proposed new highway to the coast as has been represented. The Headlight of last Friday has the fol lowing to say on the subject: "While this county has been post poned or dodging, w hichever it may be, the important problem of the state highway. Polk lias been busy. J. A. Tate informs us that things there pro gressed so far that the county has or dered a survey of a permanent road and the setting of grade stakes to be gin immediately. This is taken to mean that they will go ahead with the co-oieration of Tillamook and the state highway commission, regardless of what this county does. Why this county should remain inactive in a problem of the most vital nature, de spite the earliest entreaty of a large part of her ieople. is a question that has not yet been answered. Can it be that they are waiting for some one else to build the road and then intend to come in for the "unearned incre ment" in the way of benefit f or is it merely chronic with them to put off action? We propose to put it up to them, and we hope the people will in sist on an answer in no uncertain tones." Mrs. A. J. Goodman of Portland was visit me at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Riley Craven last vcck. J EASTER NEXT TO CHRISTMAS Easter, next to Christmas, is the holiday when most greeting cards are sent. It is the season when we offer expressions of affection and good-will to relatives and friends. We are showing a beautiful line of Easter greetings in cards and book lets, ranging in price from 25 cents down to a penny. Come in and see them. Hayter's Book Store 428 MAIN STREET. PUT A IN YOUR COUNTRY HOME We Install Them With an Absolute Guarantee Satisfaction or No Pay GUY BROTHERS ATTORNEY AT LAW WALTER li. TdOZE, JR. 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