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m n mm Vol. Ill Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, Nov. 11, 1910 No. 12 Hemic! REGULAR FflHTLM LETTER Oregon Development League To Have Convention MEDFORO TOOK FIRST PRIZE ON APPLES Oregon Fir will be used to Deck the Wold's Greatest Steamship Portland, Ore., Nov. 8 Salem will play host to the convention of the Oregon Development League, which will be held at the Capital City, Nov. 28, 29 and 30. Invitations are being pre pared by Secretary Chapman of the League and will be sent out soon to the various Oregon Com mercial bodies having member ship in the parent body. The coming meeting promises to be attended by a large number of delegates from every part of the state. The Oregon Develop ment League has accomplished a great deal in bringing the dif ferent sections of the state to realize the common interest that binds tnem all together and this splendid organization promises to accomplish much more in ad vancing the interests of the commonwealth as a whole. A program that offers much of interest has been arranged. Sa lem people are going to hand out a brand of hospitality unsurpass ed anywhere for the enjoyment of delegates in attendance. A big banquet will be the closing feature of the sessions. Auto mobile rides and visits to state institutions are planned. Medford scored during the past week when a car of yellow New ton apples, entered by that city, carried off first prize at the Can adian National Show at Vancou ver, B. C. The same exhibit won third prize in the sweep stakes contest, despite the many exhibits entered by Canadian apple growers and those of Northwest states. This showing is a splendid one and indicates that Southern Oregon fruit will offer keen competition at Spo kane, as well as at the Portland apple show. Realestate men of the state plan a federation whose objects are to protect the members and bring about a better understand ing between the buying and sell ing public. There are between 4,000 and 5,000 persons engaged in selling real estate in Oregon and it is thought an association would be a highly effective ma chine for advancing the interests of realtv men throughout the state, as well as aiding the de velopment of the whole common wealth. Oregon fir will be used for the decks of the world's largest steamship, the keel for which has been laid at Stettin, Ger man v. The ihm Omega has reached the harbor for the lum ber required, which is 2,000,000 feet. The new liner will be op erated between America and Europe by the Hamburg-Ameri can line and will have ; speed of 22 knots. She will be of 45,000 tons gross register, with a length of 880 feet, beam 96 feet, and will have accommodations for 5,000 passengers. Dates of the Fifth Annual Rose Festival have been fixed by the management for the week beginning June 5, 1911. Next year's Festival, say the officials, will be the most splendid in the history of the city. New features are being planned and next year's show will undoubtedly outdo any thing of the kind heartof ore held. Portland Y. M. C. A. is teach ing apple culture to those inter ested in the science. Classes will be held tnroughout the Win ter and lectures will be delivered by experts. This work is in tensely practical and will be pro ductive of good results. INDEPENDENCE HEWS BUDGET From Our Regular Correspondent. DAILY HAPPENINGS IN CUR SISTER CITY Scan This Column For News of Importance From the Riverside. J. K. Neal's general merchan dise store at Buena Vista was burglarized last Saturday night. A small amount of cash and a few articles were secured by the thief. No clue was left as to the identity of the party. SYRIAN DIVERS. P.r- Vlonderful Feats These Experts form In Deep Water. Perhaps there are no more ex pert divers tliiin those of the .Syrian coast, who, it is ehiimed, employ no other apparatus than a heavy stone for a sinker and a light line where by they come up "hand over hand." Once certain American naval oJli cers whose ve.-sels were, making a somewhat protracted stay at liei rut were enabled to witness an in teresting exhibition of the skill ami endurance of these divers. It should ue stated that the vessels lay in sixteen or eighteen fathoms of water. A midshipman on duty at the gangway one day raised his sword belt too high, and the blade, slip ping from its scab board, went cir cling to the bottom of the sea. The water at the spot was between 00 and 100 feet deep. A diver being summoned, the point at which the sword had fallen was indicated. The Syrian stepped in his little bout, pumped his lungs full of air. seized his sinker, disappeared in the water and brought up the sword almost immediately. Another day a boat load of coal was swamped beside the ship and sank to the bottom. Other divers came, located the coal and the boat, and, descending time after time in ninety feet of water, they placed the coal in bags and suc ceeded in saving both the coal and the boat. Officers timed these div ers frequency and found that they remained under water as long as one minute and fiftv-live seconds. The most interesting and star tling feat performed during the American oilicers" stay was accom plished when a collier snapped its cable and dropped its anchor and forty fathoms of chain in twenty fathoms of water. After being di rected to where the anchor and chain lay the diver summoned di vested himself of his clothing, went through his pumping process and disappeared in over 110 feet of wa ter. One minute went by; then a second was called off, when the offi cers began to get nervous. But it was not until two minutes and fif teen seconds had elapsed that the diver came crawling up the rope greatly exhausted. He had found the chain, though, had attached the grapple and the rope and had suceeded in recover ing both anchor and chain at the first dive. It seemed to the oilicers unbelievable that any human could withstand the pressure of the wa ter at such depths, not to speak of the excessive variations of pressure involved in the descent and ascent of more than 100 feet within two minutes and fifteen seconds. Chi cago Tribune. Tuesday was a lively day in Independence. There was no school on Tues day, it being election day. Miss Doris Herren, of Mon mouth, was in the city Saturday. Wells Oviatt, of the OAC, vis ited friends in this city over Sunday. Mrs. L. Damon left for Port land last Thursday, and will visit for a short time in that city. A birthday party was given to Faye Dunsmore and his sister. Miss Kate, last Monday night. The ladies of the Methodist church are making preparations for their annual chrysanthemum fair. Mrs. A. S. Locke, of Portland, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Simon ton, and her many friends in this city. A cement crosswalk has been laid between the Jasperson build ing and the Bohannon residence on First street. Rev. Leon J. Myers will preach in the Christian church next Sun day afternoon at 3 o'clock. All are cordially invited. A basket social will be held at the Christian church Friday evening, Nov. 18th. There will be an interesting program. Last Monday night Hon. C. W. Fulton delivered an interesting ecture to a large audience at the opera house. A musical program was rendered. The ladies of the Presbyterian church gave a chicken-pie din ner in the restaurant building last Tuesday, with which they did extremely well. There was a basket ball game at the auditorium last Friday evening between the First High School team and the town team. The town team won by two points. J. W. Richardson Sr. came up from Salem Saturday evening and visited with his family until Tuesday morning, remaining here long enough to cast his vote for "Oregon Dry." A valuable horse belonging to W. H. Walker, of this city, fell into the sewer ditch near his res idence last Saturday and it took the combined efforts of several men to pull it out. It was slight ly injured. At the Temperance Rally held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon Mrs. Stone was unable to be present, but other good speakers, including the pastors of the different churches, were there and made some excellent speeches. A Teacher's Training Class has been organized at the Christian church, which will meet for reci tation every Wednesday evening. F. L. Hooper has been appointed teacher. Anyone desiring to join this class is welcome to do so. Mrs. Claud Oviatt has been ill at her home in this city, but is much better at present. Little Miss Gladys Williams, of Salem, but recently of this city, visited friends here this week. Rev, Leon. J. Myers, Christian minister at Dallas, delivered a rousing temperance lecture in the Christian church last Friday night. Rev. Myers is one of the most able and brilliant speakers we have heard during the campaign. Vote in Monmouth Below we give the result of the election in the two precincts of which Monmouth is a part, ex cept that most of the iniative measures are ommitted. The column of figures on the left des ignates the vote of South Mon mouth while those on the right give the result in North Mon mouth precinct. S M For Congress N M 8 Elmore, Pro 5 58 Hawley, Rep 45 5 Sherman, Soc 2 20 Smith, Dem 50 For Governor 23 Bowerman, R 19 5 Eaton, P 3 6 Richards, S 1 94 West,-1) 70 For Sec. of State 59 Benson, R 48 8 Davis, P 7 8 McDonald, S 3 51 Oliver, D 38 For State Treas. 22 Butller, P 13 77 Kay, R 64 15 Otten, S Gl For J. S. Court 56 Bean, R 48 13 Bright, P 10 79 McBride, N-P. 49 8 ' Myers, S 6 11 Ryan, S 4 46 Slater, N-P. 34 Six Year Term 64 Burnett, R 35 12 Jones, S 4 51 King, N-P. 37 76 Moore, N-P. 54 12 Ramp, S 6 For Atty. Gen. 23 Brix, S 10 85 Crawford, R 68 For Supt. Pub. In. 59 Alderman, R 49 6 Hinsdale, S 2 48 Horner, D 31 9 Steel, P 8 For State Printer 7 Bylander, S 3 63 Duniway, R 50 52 Godfrey, D 35 For Com. Labor 8 Curry, S 4 57 Hoff, R 34 55 Houston, D 34 For R. R. Com. 55 McLain. D 39 59 Miller, R 50 For State Engineer 23 Koob, S 11 77 Lewis, R 62 For Water Supt. Dist. 1 73 Chinnock, R 59 For Judge C. C. 3rd. Dist. 47 Bayne, D 33 64 Galloway, D 53 51 Kelly, R 36; 03 Van winkle, R 40 For Senator, 9th. Dist. 83 Hawley, R 57 For Rep. 12th Dist. 10 Butler, S 5 51 Chambers, R 48 56 Myers, D . 39 County For Rep 41 L I) Brown, D 29 83 Ira C Powell, R 63 For Commissioner 71 Petre, D 43 50 Teal, R 48 For Sheriff 48 Bice, R 42 75 Grant, D 57 For County Clerk 97 E M Smith. R 79 For County Treas. 50 Castle, R 43 74 Staats, D 48 For Co. Surveyor 92 Beezley R 68 For Coroner 101 Chapman, D 77 For J. P. Dist. 5 60 Wilson, D 45 56 Winn, R 36 For Constable, Dist. 5 84 Moran, R 65 46 For County H. S. Fund 40 52 Against " " 30 77 For Prohibition 55 38 Against " 25 125 For Monmouth Normal 94 1 Against " 98 For Weston " 70 15 Against " " 9 91 For Ashland " 70 22 Against " " 12 28 For Home Rule 26 78 Against Home Rule 49 SCHOOL NOTES The Philomathian Society gave their program Friday afternoon, which was as follows: Song Reading Recitation Recitation Vocal Solo Reading Critic's Report Song Society Glen Work Ida Strong Marie Morlan Kathryn Hughes Olea Shore Miss Jackson Society In order that the students might know more about the elec tions' and be able to vote intelli gently, a vote was taken last Friday afternoon. The different numbers and measures was put before the stundents and the re turns show the ability and intelli gence of the students along this line. A student body meeting was called Thursday morning for the purpose of adjusting rules and regulations for the athletic asso ciation. Much interest is being manifested and the teams expect to soon begin their playing. A committee was appointed for the purpose of sending for and selecting a play which the stu dents expect to give some time soon. These plays are given by the students under the direction of the faculty and the funds are used to meet the expenses of the association for the year; the funds for the reading room, ath letics in part, and all other ex penses of the student body. For Sale-California Medicated Soap. Excellent for all skin dis eases,, also for shampooing the hair. Mrs. J. W. Richardson Sr.