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About The Monmouth herald. (Monmouth, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 1910)
The Herald D. E. STITT, Editor. Entered u second- las. matter September 8. 19D8, at the post office at Monmouth, Oregon, under the Act of March $. 1879. ' IS.LED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription Rates One year Six months SI 50 cts Monmouth, Oregon. FRIDAY, AUG. 5, 1910. IS THE INITIATIVE DOING OVER-WORK? We hear ami read consider able comment about the "initia tive" being overworked in the coming election. Perhaps it is, but it is no fault of the "initia tive" if it is overworked. The fault lies with the individuals who have involked its powers. There can always be found persons who think that the world can be turned upside down, greased, and made to run f nioothly by legislation, and this class have an ini.ing, in the "initiative," and through its powers can bring up questions of little or no merit, but even this is not altogether detriment al to the commomwealth and its citizens, as it will cause voters to investigate, and the increase of knowledge will be a gain to those who exercise their facul ties and the state at large will be benefitted. Neither is the fact that un merited questions may come up an argument of particular force against the initiative, because such propositions are ever pres ent in the transactions of everyday-life and are to be met with every w day, hence, they do not bring condemnation to this aid to equity. The initiative is a safe-guard in the hands of the people where by they can guard against injus tice. It is an instrument by which the intelligence and in tegrity of the voters of the state can be called to assist those who need it, when their cause is just, therefore let us use it wisely and well, and not betray the trust imposed in us as citizens of a great commonwealth Vigilance is the price of liber ty, and alertness brings knowl edge, and Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. Then, let us strive to be numbered with those who arc vTv. A GOOD MEASURE TO KILL Une of the measures coming up for the consideration of vo ters at the November election is the "Woman's Taxpaying Suf frage Amendment." The Hkk au is not averse to "Woman's Suffrage" and should the ques tion come up squarely as an is sue, under present management, will support it, but we are of the opinion that the present measure, as presented, is perni tious and should be voted down and out. Property rights have now all the advantages that they should have and, perhaps, more than they should enjoy, while numan lights and liberties are in many vases a secondary consideration, and in some instances even more of a back number than that. There have been periods in the world's history when a man and his family could be impris oned for debt and held there un til the obligation wa9 satisfied. Oregon now has one law that in regard to board bills which verges toward the olden time I penalty or condition, and such property-right measures are in clined to drift us away from in dividual rights. Humanitv deserves our rirst consideration and if we deal ! justly in that respect we will notj go far wrong on property rights, i but to make property the bisis of suffrage for women is but a step toward making it the basis of suffrage for men, and the legiti mate culmination is property suf frage or representation. Under such consideration Where will representation of the man or woman without taxable property come in for recogni- tionfor what representation will they enjoy? During the past week W. J. Bryan's political defeat as leader of Democracy in Nebraska has been the subject of discussion to the extent that it might be said that his political enemies were busily engaged in writing what they consider suitable epitaphs for the deposed leader and states man. Mr. Bryan took his stand on tne side ot sotmetv and in opposition to manufacturers and dealers in alcoholic beverages, one of the very strongest combi nations in existence because the conditions are such that its ad herents are bound together by both the love for money and the lusts of depraved and ungoverned appetites, and although he suf fered defeat, he went down in defence of a cause worthy the support of every citizen in the nation, and although Bryan suf fered the loss of leadership, the temperance cause has not been defeated, as the combatants are only aligning their forces, and the battle will continue "until righteousness is dead or reigns triumphant. Bryan defeated un der such condition is a man, but had he become subservient to the liquor interests and been carried forward to victory in the ranks of these debauchers of the nation, he would have lost his manhood and become unworthv the respect of a righteous loving people. Me deserves commen dation for the stand which he has taken; he could not have done otherwise and maintained his integrity. Don't tell every thing you know, don't tell every thing you hear, don't blister 'your tongue with backbiting, don't be satan's bellows to blow up the fire of strife in the community. Either cut off a bit of your tongue or season it with the salt of 'grace. Be quick to work "and slow to talk. Think of your own faults ere other people's faults you tell. Exchange. ' It is not the site of a town, but its character that makes it a- de sirable place to live. A live, prosperous town is a desirable one to live in and a town may prosper and yet be small. Every citizen in a town should be inter ested in its prosperity. One of the best ways to help a town is to speak well of it. It is true patri otism to stand by your own town, and interests that affect the town should affect every citi zen. Malheur Enterprise. 51 and young m ( n mix HOTHCKILD CO. The importance of correct dress as a business asset is to often overlooked. It's not the cost that counts it's the effect. No matter how expensive, if your clothing has not the style which well dressed, prosperous men insist upon, it might as well be the cheapest. ' We carry the famous FELIX ROTHSCHILD & CO. CELEBRATED CHICAGO MADE CLOTHING because at a moderate price we can give you not only the best possible, durable materials, but style and fit equal to the very highest price clothing in town. We are displaying a splendid line of Suits and Overcoats": ouTfrom $10.00 to $25.00 a choice of garments, all hand tailored perfect fit, made on the most approxed models, and values better than you have ever seen before. Examine it and compare it with others. Try it on and see the style and fit See our window display. LINDSAY & CO. Monmouth, NOTED FOR BARGAINS UregOtt 300 Acres for Sale $25 an acre for 300 acres, 12 miles from Eugene and 6 miles from Juntion;c 90 acres tillable, balance good pasture. Call on or write, Jim Moreland, Monmouth A Crushing Retort. In a certain New Brunswick coun ty, where the councilors served without any sessional indemnity whatever, Councilor C. was defeated in a contest in the parish of X., and at the next session to which he was elected the councilors- voted them selves $5 per dn Councilor C. supported the reso lution. He believed, he said, that his services were worth $5 per day to the lectors of the parish of X. and that if he had not thought so he would not have offered his services. "Mr. Wnrden," said a member who was opposing the increase, "there is nothing in that. Three years ago Councilor C. offered his services to the electors of X. for nothing, and they rejected him." B. C. Saturdav Sunset. Church Directory. Abstracts promptly furnished at reasonable rates, by L. D. Brown, Dallas, Oregon. tf Evangelical Church L. C. Hoover, Pastor Morning service at 11:00 o'clock Evening service at 7:00 o'clock Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Y. P. A. Meeting at 6.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. W." A. Wood, Pastor. Morning Service at 11. a. m. Evening Service at 7:00 p. m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Y. P. S. C. E. 6:30 p: m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m. BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday School, 10. -00 a. m. W. C. T. U. Local Union meets every sec ond and fourth Friday in the E vangelical church at 2:g0 p. m. Polk County Bank- Established 1889 . Monmouth, -' - Oregon Paid Capital, - . - $30,000.00 Surplus & Undivided Profits, $11,000.00 Transacts a General Banking Busi ness Under State Supervision Officers and Directors J. H. HAW LEY, President; J. B. V. BUTLER, Vice President; IRA C. POWELL, Cashier: J." B. STUMP, F. S. POWELL, I. M. SIMPSON. Interest paid on time deposits. HOTEL MONMOUTH D. M. Hampton, Prop. This hotel has lately been refurnished throughout It is our aim to please the public by giving them the best accommodations at the most reasonable rates. Give us a call. Everything Stictly Firstclass. monmoutn Baisery C. C. MULKEY, Proprietor The Best Bread. Fancy Pastry of all Kinds Give us a trial. We can surely please you Monmouth, - Oregon t t I Z