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TSa Hra Vol.V Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, Nov. 1, 1912 No. 8 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES Opera Chairs for Chapel to be Received Soon OUTSIDE PAINTING OF BUILDING FINISHED Prof. Butler Lectured at HilUboro and Prof. Ostien at Tillamook Thu Week. Miss Hesse represented the Senior II class in chapel Wednes day morning taking for her sub ject, "The Montessori System of Education in the United States." She handled this difficult subject with skill, and her paper showed that she had given the subject much thought, It was well re ceived by the students, and it is hoped and believed that many of them will be induced to read the book entitled "The Montessori Method," which is one of the library books. Prof. Butler lectured before the teachers' Institute at Ilills boro Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, of this week, and Prof. Ostien before the teachers' Institute, at Tillumook Thursday and Friday. Mr. Willman has completed the painting of the outside of the - building, end consequently it presents a very much more creditable appearance. Advices were received yester day that the opera chairs for the chapel would be received within the next two weeks. It is hoped that they will be here by that time as they are greatly needed. EDMUND VANCE COOKE. Monmouth was especially honored on Tuesday, by the presence of the Ohio Poet, Ed- j mund Vance Cooke, who came to j fill the first number of this year's lyceum course. Mr, Cooke arrived in town too late- to visit the regular chapel exercises at the Normal, but at the request of Pres. Ackerman, kindly consented to come in the afternoon. At two o'clock a special assembly of the Normal and High School students was called, to meet and hear him. . As Mr. Cooke came forward to respond to Pres. Ackerman 's in troduction, the student body greeted him with his splendid philosophical poem, "How Did You Die." The poet expressed his appre ciation of the favor and told a touching incident concerning the effect of this poem upon the life of a man who was sorely in need of such encouragement and hope. He then entertained the as sembly for a period with his original sketches of wit and humor. His view of the politi . al, situation was especially hu ' inorous. The evening's entertainment was given before a large and. ap preciative audience, which he swayed with his wonderful ; power and charming personality, from breathless anticipation , to roaring with laughter. His home 1 poems of Domestic Dialects, and of the Little Tot, appealed to the sympathy and humor. It was evident he knew boy nature in "Bobby's Besetting Sin," for what boy does not dislike to wash his neck. His philosophy in "Plug" especially appealed to the students and "Don't You" brought home to all the little be setting sins of social customs. "The Red Cross Nurse" was a touching tribute," and "In the Old School House" brought fa miliar scenes back to many of the older ones present Mr. Cooke's readings are all of his own composition and have a quaintness and charm peculiar only to this author. It is need less to say that the entertain ment was thoroughly enjoyed by all and that Mr. Cooke will al ways receive a hearty welcome in Monmouth. READ THIS The Millage Tax Bill. October 29, 1912. To the Editor: Inasmuch as this office is being repeatedly asked as to what will become of the $500,000.00 appropriation made by the last legislature for the University of Oregon, and now held up by the referendum, should the proposed millage tax bill for the support of the Univer sity of Oregon and the Oregon Agricultural College carry, I wish to make the following statement for the information of your read ers. ' If the proposed millage tax bill (No. 320 on the ballot) carries it will kill this $500,000.00 appro priation and the money, already raised through taxation and in the hands of the State Treasurer, will revert to the General Fund and be available for other pur poses. The millage tax bill abolishes the t(WO boards of regents and the Board of Higher Curricula and puts both institutions under one board. It is a well known fact that at least one-fourth of the time of the members of the legislature is taken up wrangling over the ap propriations for these institutions. The millage tax bill will keep them away from the legislature and take them out of politics. Yours very truly, Oswald West. BIG POLITICAL RALLY MONDAY NIGHT. Chester P. Gates, of Dallas, candidate for representative of Polk County, will speak at Mon mouth, in the Star Theater, at 8 p. m., next Monday night. Mr. Gates has made a complete tour of the county, and with this meet ing closes the campaign. You may not agree with Mr. Gates but as a citizen of Polk County you should -be there and hear what he has to say regard ing the issues in the county and state. There will be several other candidates here that evening and will be a genuine political rally from start to finish, Mr. Gates is one of the best speakers in the state and if you attend this meet ing he guarantees that you will not be caught drowsing while he is speaking. Opposing candidates will be al lowed to state their principles in joint debate or by a speech. . Yours most sincerely, , David H. Gill. To the Voters of Polk County I desire to make a final state ment to you, inasmuch as I have found it impossible to meet you all personally, on account of my farm and business duties taking up part of my time. I desired to see you and become better acquainted and exchange ideas with you in regard to what Polk County may desire at the hands of its next representative. Too often candidates for our State Legislature discuss national issues in which they will have no voice whatever, for the purpose of appealing to party prejudice, when they should acquaint them selves with State and County affairs, so as to be prepared to do their duty in our State Legisla ture, I, therefore, have refrained from discussing National issues and have confined myself entirely to County and State problems, so that if I am elected to the State Legislature I may be qualified to fully discharge my duties for the benefit of all the people, especially those of our County. There are two fundamental propositions before the people of Polk County, namely, Taxation and Appropriations and Good Roads, in whidf "the people are vitally interested: I am therefore in favor of good roads leading into our local trading and shipping centers, but I am opposed to the proposed State Highway measure as being detrimental to the best interests of Polk County, and especially shall I oppose the Co lumbia river bridge which will surely be forced upon the next State Legislature. In regard to taxation, I find what the State of Oregon most needs is reduction in taxation with more taxpayers and fewer tax-dodgers. I am opposed to extravagance of every nature- in public office, and believe the people's money should be used carefully and ju diciously so as to secure the very best results. I wish to say I am under no personal obligations to any per son, party or interest, and if elected as your representative, I will be absolutely free to work for the best interests of all the people. Having lived all my life in Polk County, I believe I un derstand the needs of this County, and being more than an averrage taxpayer, I shall scrutinize care fully every appropriation bill that may come before the legislature and oppose any thing that is ex travagant and not for the best interests of Polk County and the State of Oregon. Having signed statement No. 1, I will, without hesitation, vote for that candidate for U. S. Senator, who receives the highest vote at the general election next Tuesday, and will respectfully ask for the support of all voters, irrespective of party affiliations. Verd Hill. (Pajd Advertisement.) Teaming Notice. The undersigned hereby gives notice to the public that he is prepared to do all kinds of team work; hauling baggage, freight, or any kind of teaming. James Goodman. An Open Letter. . To the Voters of Polk County: I wish to refer you to my paid advertisement found in another column in this issue. In that advertisement I have given my general platform, but there are a few policies which I favor and which are in line with my platform that I wish to out line in this letter: I favor, good county roads to market places to be paid for by the commonities in which they are built. Shall oppose the building of roads and bridges for local com munities at the expense of the state. Favor, Good public schools 1 and will work for laws looking toward their improvement Shall oppose the creation of new Boards and Commissions and the employment of useless clerks. Shall use every endeavor to re duce State and County taxes. The voters' wishes in the mat ter of the election of U. S. Sena tor and in all other matters will be my instructions which I will obey implicitly. If you think that my identifi cation with the business interests of and my twenty years' resi-J i denceln Polk County" qualify me for your service as Representa ; tive, I shall appreciate your sup ' port and use every effort at my command to honestly and faith fully serve you. Respectfully yours, Elmer E. Paddock. CHEESEMAN-BUCKINGHAM. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Buckingham, at Bell fountain, at high noon, October 26, 1912, when their eldest daugh ter. Lela Grace, was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Cheese man, Rev. Waltz performing the ceremony. The room was tastefully deco rated for the occasion, the pre vailing colors being white and pink, and the bridal party entered while the wedding march was being played by Mrs. Waltz. The bride was charming in a gown of white silk trimmed in chiffon and for-get-me-nots, and carried a boquet of. white chrys anthemums. Miss Hazel Ed wards, of Corvallis, acted as maid of honor, wearing white and carrying white cosmos, while the brides maids were Miss Vel ma Buckingham and Miss Fay Woodcock, sister and cousin to the bride. They were dressed in pink and carried pink cosmos. The groom was attended by his brother, Lester Cheeseman. After the ceremony was over and congratulations were ex tended, a very delightful dinner was served, there being about twenty five present. Mr. and Mrs. Cheeseman were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents, and the best wishes of a host of friends. What have you for sale, trade or rent? We have calls for all kinds of deals. Write MdNTOSH & WlLTSE, L. B. 73 ' Independence, Ore, REGULAR PORTLAND LETTER Capitalist Will Work to Improve Agriculture DREGQN TO PRODUCE QUANTITIES DF SALT Firt Convention of Police Women Ever Held in U. S. Hat Just Taken Place at Portland. Portland, Ore., Oct. 29. Martin Winch, a well known Portland capitalist, proposes to do his part in encouraging good farming in this state and bene fitting the agriculturist He and a few associates will conduct a model farm near this city, princi- pally for purposes of demonstra- Jtion. This object-lession farm will be managed according to-the best and latest methods without thought of making anything more than running expenses. It will be a show place, calculated to give instructions to farmers. The co-operation of Luther Burbank, the plant wizard, has been secured and the fullest en couragement from the Oregon Agricultural College is expected. It will supplement the work of that institution. The farm will demonstrate farming in all its rancnes, mciuaing agriculture, 1 horticulture, dairying; live stock 1 1 1 f l-J! ? It breeding and even floriculture. The sale of dairy cattle to be held during the Pacific Inter national Dairy Show at Portland, November 18-23, will be at tractive to a great many dairy men throughout this state. From 200 to 400 cattle will be put up at a combination auction sale, all of high class and subject to the tuberculin test by experts at the show free of charge. Reason able prices are promised. The stock will come from many lead ing breeders in different parts of the country and will include all the dairy strains. Oregon chicken fanciers will bring their best stock to Port land for the Oregon Poultry Show, December 9-14. It is ex pected that a splendid showing of fine feathers will be made at that time. Oregon will soon be producing large quantities of salt Devel opment work on Summer and Abert lakes has been started and it is expected to produce 400.000 tons per year of salt, potash and soda. There are said to be 40, 000,000 tons of salts in these lakes and a 40-year lease has been secured. More salt than is taken from Salt Lake, Utah, is expected to be secured annually from these Oregon waters. By way of aiding the farmer and adding to his success, the Salem Board of Trade is main taining a farm management ex pert in connection with the De partment of Agriculture. This is the first such work undertaken by a commercial body west of the Rocky Mountains. The expert investigates farming conditions in the Salem territory and ad vises farmers on all agricultural questions. The first convention of Police women ever held in the United States has just taken place at Portland. Women connected with the police department of Northwestern cities met to con sider problems constantly coming up, such as the prevention of delinquency among the young, treatment of women prisoners, care of jails, reformatories, etc. A