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THE POLK COUNTY OBSERVER, FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1915. Published Each Tuesday and Friday. Office.. 617-519 Court Street Telephone ....Main 19 BY LEW A. CATES. Subscription Rates. One Year $1-50 Six Months .76 Three Months 40 No subscription taken unless paid for in advance. This is imperative. Entered as second-class matter in the Postofflce at Dallas, Oregon. NOW GETTING READY. While Dallas will not observe Inde pendence day by general celebration, preparations are now well under way In various parts of this country for big gatherings on the glorious Fourth, Bands are being hired, orators en gaged and program mapped out, and an occasional article in the papers reminds the public that more than ever the celebration of this year Js to be made "safe and sane," In fact, there seems to be a general under standing that fireworks and noise wilt be reduced' to a minimum this year, and although this may be discouraging to the manufacturer of fireworks and to the small boy who delights in such frills. It will be accepted with cheer ful relief by the great majority of citizens, who are convinced there are other ways of making the Fourth "glorious" than by maiming a per centage of the youthful population and seriously Impairing the nervous systems of the adult citizenship. The observance of the coming Fourth, In fact, promises to follow more sensible lines than has been the case for many years, although ft will be none the less patriotic and cal culated to arouse and increase the loyalty of the American people. Sports, contests, orations, dedications and other appropriate exercises and attractions will be Included in the programs, and in a large number of places special attention will be given to the suggested plan of giving prom inence to newly naturalized citizens of this nation, with features to im press on them the duties and re sponsibilities of citizenship, and why, - after assuming such a step, they owe this government their undivided loy alty and support. Then of course there will be plenty of the old-fashioned celebration of the day, in the shape of family outings, picnics and excursions. And everywhere there will be a liberal display of the Ameri can, flag, while every true citizen will try to follow the advice of the presi dent by "wearing the flag in his heart." Such a celebration of the Indepen dence day of this nation will be all (that could be asked or wished, for it will be In truth both "safe and sane," yet encouraging to real patriotism and abundantly remindful of the bles sings and advantages which the peo ple of this land enjoy, at a time when similar blessings and advantages are denied the people of many other na tions. This thought alone is enough to calm and sober the thinking peo ple of this country, and to deter them from any Inclination to Indulge in a frlvllous or frenzied celebration of their own great national holiday the day that marks the anniversary of this nation's birth, and which this year will mean more than ever to every Intelligent American citizen. A SERIOUS QUESTION. The recent action of the govern ment In ordering the withdrawal of passports held by two American clti sens now in Germany has suggested an Interesting and really important question. The two men who thus In curred the official displeasure of the federal authorities are Leon Raines and Karl Recknagel, and their of fense consisted of so far forgetting their oaths of allegiance as to Issue circulars and grant Interviews re garded as highly inimical to Ameri can ideals, principles and Interests. Ordinarily their attacks on this gov ernment might have passed unheeded, by the attending circumstances tend ed to aggravate their offense and make It really serious. By taking a stAnd against their own government these men gave the Germans ground for believing that sentiment in Ameri ca Is divided a belief that easily might have been reflected In Ger many's reply to President Wilson's note, of protest against the violation of International law and human rights. Hut if American citizens traveling or sojourning In a foreign land are not to be permitted to voice violent criticisms against their government In a time of crisis, what of the Amer ican cltisen at home who follows this plan? It often has been said of Americans that they criticise their government more freely and more se- i verely then clt liens of any other na- I tlon crttlclat their governments, and unquestionably there Is considerable basis for this charge. Freedom of "speech Is regarded In this land aa one of th 'inalienable rights, " yet It is a fight that Is frequently and out rageously abused by some. And when such abuse becomes an actual menace to public welfare It surely Is time to draw a line, for public welfare trans cends all other consideration. And for this all Important reason freedom must stop at license, which endsngers the lights and welfare of others or of the nation Itself. This Is a time when national pas sions are easily aroused, and when the thoughtful. Intelligent, patriotic cltlaea should make special effort to combat this tendency and thereby help to avoid the danger which such a situation is sure to bring. Unfair and unguarded criticisms of the gov ernment and Its representative lead ers should be carefully avoided, and there should be a sincere and .general effort to avoid even the impression that the American people are not unanimous In their support of their own government and Its policies. If an American citizen forfeits the pro tection of his government by attack ing that government in the foreign press, does not the American citizen at home run the same risk by dupli cating the offense? The two cases in volve the same principle, at least, and the question is one which every American citizen should carefully ponder. And In case of doubt he should hasten to get his bearing by a return to the principle embodied in that excellent motto suggested by the president "America first." MOTHERS' PENSIONS. The order of Elks, standing for the protection of unfortunate mothers and their offspring, whose main sup port have either died or failed to discharge that sacred duty, is expect ed to be represented sixty thousand strong at the Mothers' Pension con vention to be held in San Francisco next month. Only a short time ago the pensioning of mothers for the abolishment of child-poverty was un known. Today twenty-five states have adopted this system In some form, and during the present twelvemonth more than ten millions of dollars will be contributed to the support of fam illes whose breadwinners have ceased to give aid, either through neglect or death. It is proposed that at the forthcom ing convention ways and means be devised to have the mothers' pension system taken over by the public school system of the various states, Instead of coming under the jurisdic tion of the county commissioners or the Juvenile court as now, it beiruj considered that under existing condi tions this pension flavors of criminal Ity, which Is deplored among the most Intelligent leaders of the movement, although its practice gives the de sired results. New York last April passed a moth ers' pension bill making It obligatory upon the state to assist mothers hav ing one or more children under the age of sixteen, the annual payments being equal to an amount It would cost to support such children in fi public institution, the only restric tions under the statute being that the mother must be mentally and morally fit to care for her children. The plac ing of this system under the state is new, but must be considered as merl torlous, and The Observer predicts that eventually a similar system will prevail In Oregon. It is the only sys tem whereby the expense of main taining the state's dependents may be equalized, and lifts to some extent the burden now resting upon the less for tunate counties. ANOTHER INDICATION. It Is a matter of considerable sat isfaction to note that the increasing activities of some of the leading in dustries of this country are not in any manner due to the great Euro pean war. The United States Steel corporation, for Instance, reports that Its factories and mills are now work ing to seventy-five per cent of their capacity, an Increase of forty-five per cent in the past three months, and this in spite of the fact that less than one-fifth of the Increased business represents European war orders. In other words, more than four fifths of the output of the steel mills of this country is now being used in domestic enterprises, chiefly In a re vival of building operations, which Is a most encouraging sign of a whole some return of normal conditions in this land regardless of what Is hap- ' pening In other parts of the world, j Rfpresen tat Ives of capital and busi-1 ncss enterprises appear to bo regain ing their confidence In the future, and thcv are taking advantage of the present opportunities to launch new enterprises and put the trade and In dustrial factors of this nation on a more substantial basis than ever be fore. Students of economic condi tions Insist that conditions are ripe for the most extensive development of business and Industrial relations this nation has ever seen, and say this Is sure to come regardless of the duration of the European war. And it would seem that such a movement Is already under way, as shown by the fact that a large proportion of j recently increased activities la trace able to strictly home conditions and has nothing whatever to do with the European war. COXtiKKSS OF KDVCATIOX. Educators, as well as many others In this country, are commencing to show an Interest In a great educa tional convention which Is to be held t Oakland, California, from August 18 to 28, and which Is officially term ed the World's Congress of Educa tion. The annual session of the Na tional Educational association will be held In connection with this so-called World's Congress of Education, and it Is predicted the joint meetings will attract the greatest gathering of teachers and Instructors ever assem bled In this country. The meetings will be held In the new municipal auditorium, costing a million dollars and capable of seating 1A.000 per sona In Its main arena, besides hav ing a theater that will accommodate 2.S00 persons and many smaller rooms, which hold from down. available for committee and other metlngs. With the San Frsncisco World's fair only thirty minute from the location of this great educational con- areea, and with numerous other at tractions to draw educators and their friends to California during the com ing vacation period, one readily will believe the prediction that the teach ers of this country will "storm Oak land in force" during the month of August. Of course all these visitors will have a good time, but they also will receive genuine benefit from what they see and hear at the great educational meeting. And it is this feature of the plan which most in terests the general public, for every Intelligent citizen has a personal in terest In the advancement of educa tion, which is the bulwark of liberty and the bedrock foundation of repre sentative government. THE FRANK CASE. Governor Slayton of Georgia found it no easy task to reach a decision in the case of Leo Frank, condemned to die for the murder of a young girl under circumstances that made the crime peculiarly atrocious. The gov ernor listened to the final appeals of those who argued for a commutation of Frank's sentence, and of the oth er side, Insisting that the law should be allowed to take its course, and then went over the arguments and evidence very carefully and thorough ly, with evident desire to weigh every feature connected with this famous case and to have his own decision based on true justice, so nearly as he could determine it. And in his final decision no one can truthfully say that he was hasty In arriving at conclusions, or failed to give a fair and full hearing to both sides, together with a careful and de liberate consideration of all the facts psesented to his attention. His de cision should, therefore, be accepted by the general public as a just and righteous finding, by one who made an honest effort to ascertain the real truth. Much of the sympathy for Frank, which manifested itself in Dal las to the extent that a petition for the commutation of his sentence went forward from here, was artificially created, and only those who know both sides of the story appreciate the weight of evidence against the con victed man. The governor's decision should be accepted as final, as al ready suggested, for his information concerning the case is far more com plete than the information possessed by the public. His whole aim ap pears to have been to decide in ac cordance with truth and justice. A PRAXK ADMISSION. Germany Is apparently commencing to figure on problems that will con front that nation "after the war." A recent dispatch from Berlin, for in stance, included the foUowlng signifl cant observation: "Germany realizes that after the war about the only places where she will be able to re build her foreign commerce will be in neutral lands. Estrangement of the greatest of the neutrals might be death blow to German business," The inference of this frank state ment is plain. German leaders know full well that even though they man age to secure the best terms they possibly can hope for at the conclus ion of the war, the bitterness and en mities aroused by the protracted struggle will leave their nation with out friends among neighbors now ar rayed against them, and that the in evitable consequence will be the loss of much of the trade which Germany enjoyed previous to the commence ment of the war. The result will be. the necessity of finding new markets, for the wares and products of Ger many, and the most promising field will be the United States, which not only is a great consumer of such things as Germany has to sell, but has the wealth to pay for liberal purchases and also has a great abundance of such things as Germany needs for her own uses and for manufactures. Germany therefore already looks to this country as her principal market In future, and, as the Berlin dispatch intimates, to cause the estrangement of this nation "might be a death blow to German business." Without much question this point will Impress itself on German lead ers during their consideration of the pending American demands concern- ; Ing submarine operation and the; safeguarding of neutrals, and it may even have a strong Influence in de ciding the German reply. While some German commentators have scouted the value of American friendship, the cooler and more far-sighted leaders of that nation cannot fail to appre ciate the fact that the loss of Amerl can friendship would be a severe blow to Germany. For It Is not only the present that must be taken Into con sideration, but the period "after the war," when Germany will necessarily face many trying handicaps in her efforts to restore her commercial and Industrial Interests and again build up her foreign trade. To do this she will have to seek new markets, and this country offers a most promising field for such enterprise. It Is safe to say, therefore, that Germany will not go out of her way to alienate the friendship of this nation, even though a yielding to the humane demands of President Wilson may coma a trifle hard. CHEAP ENTERTAINMENT. Now Is the time to work and plan for Chautauqua. Eight dollars worth of entertainment can be gotten for a third thaf price by purchasing a seas on ticket This reduces the price of each entertainment to such a nominal sum that It Is really an Injustice to one's self to miss any of them on account of the expense. The chautauqua Is probably of g-iVater value to the young people than to their parents. The parents enjoy It fully but the younc people retain the educating and uplifting In fluence to a greater degree than we. Ml) THE1 SEr CYCUE CARS 6TlVie THE PEPESTRIAH A CHANCE Tt MH OVER AW Al ITVlkXlDll Itf'-T" who have become more fixed in our intellectual habits. For this reason the people of high school and gram mar school age should make special efforts to absorb the pleasures and benefits of the assembly, of the pos sibility of hearing Clriclllo's great band for the price of a picture show. With a season ticket these splendid entertainments cost only a dime each on the average. The outlook for bountiful harvests In Polk county are exceptionally good, and there is no reason why the people of this bailiwick should not enjoy unusual prosperity during the coming year. While the prune crop Is reported as being "spotted" the average yield will .probably be above normal, and if fair prices prevail growers will realize handsomely from their orchards. The hop yards are In prime condition, speaking as a whole, and of this crop the same may be said regarding profits. Fully twenty per cent more acreage than ordinar ily sown is in wheat, and prices for this staple, owing to the demand for foodstuffs abroad, are practically cer tain to be high. Clover, of which a large amount Is raised in Polk coun ty, is a bountiful crop. Taking It all in all the agriculturist and the hor ticulturist of this section should be contented with his lot. One of the Chautauqua's master pieces will be an illustrated lecture by Father Patrick J. MacCorry of Kansas, when views and reproduc tions of famous paintings will be shown. It has been the good fortune of the writer to listen to this brll llant, powerful and dramatic speaker, and those who fail to hear him on this occasion will certainly miss rare treat. . The unanimous re-election of Mr. Coad to membership on the board of education is a deserved compliment to that gentleman, who has served the district faithfully and well. He is familiar with the duties incum bent upon a director, and his return is unquestionably for the good of our educational interests, in which all show deep concern. The present municipal administra tion, In the adoption of a number of new ordinances and the annulment of others that have outlived their usefulness, is fast getting into shape the laws that govern its subjects. Mr. Bryan's plan for stopping the European war is like a lot of other flne-spun theories it sounds well enough until it is closely analyzed and then shows the fatal defect of being unworkable. The German government has taken steps to control all the principal crops of that nation as soon as they are harvested. Evidently preparing for a long pull in the tug of war. BERRIES WILL BE DRIED. Crop or 2000 Crates of Logans Ts Expected at Sheridan. An estimated crop of 2000 crates of loganberries will be dried and pre pared for market by the Sheridan Fruit Growers' association. This rep resents the first crop from the plant ings in that vicinity. Picking in the yards will commence this week. Ar rangements were completed last week with Roy Graves, a large prune grow er south of that town, by the associa tion to dry the crop. Mr. Graves says that the 1000 crates dried will weigh five tons and the market price for this product Is 18 cents a pound. I He also said that the crop was about one-tenth of what it would be when the vines were In full bearing. There are 1 00 acres In loganberries there, the largest single acreage being 60 acres owned by Thaddeus H. Howe of Chicago. Rk-kreaU Plan Celebration. Extensive preparations are in pro gress at Rickreall for a celebration of the Fourth of July. Committees have been appointed to look after the dif ferent arrangements and a good pro gram is assured. The annual school picnic has made Rickreall so popular as a good place to go and enjoy one's self that the Inhabitants have decided to hold a celebration of the Fourth on the fifth of July. 1 jt.i JOME BATHERS COUUD N T HIT "THE HORSE HIDE? IF THE- HORSE1 WAS STILL. IHSIDt? OF IT Si I am jufrewuff Professional Cards DR. A. M. M NICOL Osteopathic Physician Obstetrician Only licensed non-drug physician in Dallas. DENTIST M. HAYTER Dallas National Bank Buiulding Dallas Oregon S. B. TAYLOR Civil Engineer and Surveyor Room 10, National Bank Building Phone 453, Dallas, Oregon. BROWN-SIBLEY ABSTRACT CO. 610 Mill street, Dallas. Only up-to-date Bet of abstract of Polk county. Posted every morning from county records. Olive Smith-Bicknell Teacher of PIANO and ORGAN Studio 401 Court St. DALLAS OREOqN ATTORNEY AT LAW . V OSCAR HATTER Dallas City Bank Building. I Dallas OretfO' DENTIST B. F. BUTLER , Office over Fuller Pharmacy. Office hours from to 11 a. m.j 1 to 6 p. in. Dalla .Oresjo. SIBLEY & EAKIN Attorneys and Abstractors. The only reliable set of Abstracts ID Polk County. Office on Court afreet Dallas ... Oregon ATTORNEY AT LAW ' WALTER L. TOOZE, JR Dallas National Bank Building Dallas Oregoii You Can't Be Too Careful If Sick WHEN YOC GET SICK ENOUGH TO GO TO BED IT MEANS THAT THE DOCTOR IS GOING TO PRESCRIBE FOR YOC. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT WE FILL PRESCRIP. TIONS FAITHFULLY AND EX ACTLY, JTST AS ORDERED, WITH ONLY THE PUREST OF DRUGS. YOUR MEDICINE MUST BE RIGHT. THE FULLER PHARMACY Main street, corner Mill. West Side Marble WorRs O. L. HAWKINS, Proprietor. MONUMENTS. HEADSTONES AND CUBBIHO. OUR CANDY TIT i IT IS MADE OF THE PUREST MATERIALS AMIDST SANI TARY SURROUNDINGS Pure candy, such we carry, is doubly enjoyable because while you enjoy its taste, you can also feel as sured that it is not harmful. It is made right here where it is sold and if you are a "doubter" we will glad ly show you through the factory. A skilled manufacturer is in charge of the work, and no city sweat shop methods are employed. Particularly if you are buying: candy for the children be sure that you get it here. The assortment is the largest in the city. Remember that our labors are not confined to candy making, but we can, upon an hour's notice, deliver to your home in the city the choicest ICE CREAM of any flavor, put up in bricks of any design or tint. This is city service. F. E. KERSEY! MAIN STREET, DALLAS. 2 World-Famous Brands Each thm bmtt of itm clan. 2 tplendid grade at 2 ditftrmt prion. Old Master and San Marto Coffee "Th Kind With thm Flaw" SOLD BY (0 DALLAS MEAT COMPANY. We can please youifyouwant the best WINDOW AND DOOR SPECIALS WHILE THEY LAST. Front Doors 2x10x6x10 1.. Front Doors 2x8x6x8 83.00 Windows 24x30 81.20 Odd Windows at a Special Price. Remember that these prices are special to clean up the stock on hand. When the lines are sold the old prices will prevail. Better telephone your order now1 to 1243. Dallas Planing Mil! M OFFICE. When We Hand You Our Csti- mates of the cost of the lumber yon require you can depend npon it that the fif nree will be a low as flrrt-clxu, well seasoned lumber can be told for hon estly. If yon pay mors yon pay tea much. If you pay less you get less either in quality or quantity. Willamette Valley Lumber Co.x ' BLACK S GROCERY