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Published Every Friday by
Z. C. KIMBALL.
Subscription Rates
One Year
Six Months ,
$1-50
. .75.
JOLT IN FREIGHT RATES.
A biff, juicy melon has been cut for the railroads by the
Interstate Commerce Commission. It is an increase in
freight rates and passenger: fares which will annually
total the staggering figures of a billion and a half dollars.
The average "increase is approximately 33 1-3 percent in
freight rates and all passenger tickets are boosted 20 per
cent Pullman tickets will cost 50 percent more and rail
roads are given the privilege of charging Pullman pas
sengers an additional 50 percent of the cost of the Pull
man tickets. The new rates wil become effective bep
tember 1st. The next move of the railroads wil be to
get intrastate rates boosted in conformity with the new
interstate rates. " . . - .
There was.a time when an advance m freight lates ot
this magnitude would have caused a commotion. While
under government control rates were boosted and pas
senger fares increased until it really has become a case
of "Lay on McDufT and damned be him who first cries
hold, enough." .
FARMERS GET IT IN THE NECK.
Conceded to be the most essential industry, farming
is likewise the most hazardous. The toboggan for f arm
ii inhnVnterl. Wool, wheat, other
grains and farm crops are sliding downward in price with
. velocity wmcn is uecuimng sumcvvi xiw&.
' downward movement is believed to be the beginning of a
readjustment of prices generally. It had to come sorne
time, and of course, at this particular moment the
farmer can be made to hold the sack. His shoulders
are considered broad enough to carry any unusual burden,
Ko n ormvr tn fppri trie world, raise crops under
1 igh cost conditions and then sell them for the prices' dic
tated bv manipulators. v
The old cry that supply and demand determine prices
is all nonsense. With an overplus of copper and the
price sagging, there is no recession in the cost of finished
copper or brass; so it is with wool and clothing, and many
vim 4-V t v rrcr
Until 'such times as the farmers are m shape to fix the
prices on the commodities which they have for sale, they
are continually going to be confronted with situations like
the present one. In most industries it is the custom of the
owner of goods to determine the sale price. Farm products
are 'the one great big exception. With much of his crop
perishable, a farmer must sell it for what is offered, lrre-
-: spective of the production cost. .
Gambling with the elements over the destruction or size
i ofhis crop, the farmer has to continue the game of chance
until the crop, has been disposed of. And he never holds
i any marked cards either.
GULF BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR WIDER
The gulf between labor and capital is getting wider.
Both sides are striving to get more firmly entrenched to
eventually become masters of the situation. It may re
sult in a big upheaval, yet neither side can submerge the
other. The interests of capital and labor are too closely
i interwoven to ever make it possible for one to become
master and the other servant in the true sense of the word.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce 'of the United
States, by overwhelming referendum vote, have adopt-
: ed a platform on industrial relations which declare for
the right of "open shop" operation of industry and for
making labor organizations legally responsible "to oth-
" ers for their conduct and that of their agents."
Leading provisions of this platform include declara
tions that limitation of commodity output by either em-
. N DEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE
" , ... i ,...,.. it v ronsti-
ploye or employer to create anaiU means
itim iniurvto society; that an J . reia.
hould be proVided for , a niloyo have a
tions and disputes; that emp bjei am i fc fl , , n
inte JS J-1,, Alcnter industrial cstab .sn-
and co-oporatio i
tfon and its requirements, but no t -
tions to prevent or. impair the oi ei at n o t ..
and that "all men possess the u ali
vnhmtarilv'for the accomimu.
n
by lawful means.
would be the result wen
It is easy enougn w gu - . ,0,.ondum vote ot ie
s platform to be .suwniiwu ; - . ag haril
thi
labor organizations, i uy -
as the Chamber memoers mi -r r . mimbcrs.
Organized labor is, continual lv in W it ntnv
Rtartine with the crattsmen ami - f
include! practically s.h war period and
hands. The scarcity, of help d; 0Jfin', ollant factors
the adoption of the on,. With
in developing unuMiauc, ."- pvcntual reduction ot
the slackening of industry and an ie v cm aui
wages what will be the result? 'A et pUnc c ot
. cfnlps nnd idleness. I 01Ui, uulh. i.
n,rQr annPfli-s t.n bother a UlOOl Uiuun M't
a tr ke ecSy for the welfare of the oromm."..
Theoreticallya 'strike U all rong. " ,
. i oif ciinpss and creed can oc t.
until sucn a umc ocui.-v- , . t
riated we are going to have s i Vnj( or
will make no difference which ten will be prc
which one came out victorious th- next step
liminary preparation tor anomei uauu
jPHIS' BANK encour-'
w -aycs the purchase of
pure bred stock and we
are willing to assist in
financing responsible par
ties who desire to buy
livestock exhibited at the
Pacific International Live
Stock Exposition this fall
FARMERS
STATE BANK
Independence
sir
i
In The Churches
f forts
At the Baptist Church
These ire days of special
and hard work and forward
mnnts. Therefore rut forth
effort to come to the Baptits church
next Sunday. The Sunday school
which has showed a marked increase
in the summer is still growing. It
meets at 10 a. m. There is a class
for everyone. If you do not fro to
any other school come in with us and
we will do you good. At the hour
of 11 a. m. Rev. Proppe will preacn
on the subject you cannot afford to
miss"The Dying Need of the
Churches of Independence." The
young people's society, which has
been growing and having good times
meets at 7 p. m. A good leader and
an interesting subject. The young
people go on a picnic supper this
week, Thursday. A good time will
prevail throughout. In the evening
Rev. Proppe will preach on the time
ly theme of "The Most Bitter and
Brilliant Infidel Converted." There
is a hearty welcome awaiting you if
you come.
ed at the prison ftarn. iei.'B '
the temptation to escape, Davis took
leave of the institution utxuit six
hour
O clocK uynu;iy i .
later he was recognized hv a former
employee of the prison as ho us
walking calmly down Commercial
street, Salem, carrying a violin un
der his arm. An officer wa call
ed and took' Davis into custody mid
he was shortly afterwards back in
the penitentiary with all his special
privileges cut off.
Davis was convicted In this county
in August, 1913, of second degree
murder, having been responsible for
the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Stewart, of Ballston, who was shot
by Davis during a family quarrel.
He was sentenced to life imprison
ment. The case was appealed and
the rnurt irranted him a new trial
j Salem, Independence ; & Monmouth St;
At. al n
7:00 A. M.
11:00 A. M.
.1:00 l M.
! J.W. Parker, Salem, Oregon
Msninoulhllottl BvrHM.
8:15 I". M. 8:20 A. t
1:00 V. M. t:IJ p. H
6:15 I'. M. 6:30 P.
ken Direct connection with Mill City,
stiaees. Siaire top any plarc
Silvtrton and Pc
li)n(f th rwi
lSulnrt Phoni
Itoi. Phon 611
The second trial resulted in the name -ithr iu.k hanicul or thm
i;,.. ,n,l ih Mime sentence. . pujp, either ai.me or in mxtA
Dallas Itcmir.iT.
The most widely listributed com
merriiil tree n the Tongass Nation
al forest, southeastern Alaska, is
western heniioek. It is n rapidly
rruin,- lr- ami i.i (uiUble for
other species. It it cemw
entimuttd hy the furen hit
it forms CO per crnt of 'it
chnntable stand. This sw
ing xt r.".ively used fer pip
at a number of plant in Br
ulmbia.
Pentecostal Gospel Meetings
Gospel meetings will continue at
the Pentecostal tent indefinitely.
Meetings every night except Mon
day. Also Thursday 'afternoon at
2:30. The sick will be prayed for
Without price. Services' on Sunday.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. preaching
at 11 a. m. and at 2:30 and 8 p. m.
POLK COUNTY'S "LIFER"
ESCAPES; RECAPTURED
We will be expecting (ffp
i you here before long to
n
Outing
Are How Ideal
at
Newport (A charming resort for the family.)
A picturesque trip across the Coast Range Mountains.
Situated on Yaquina Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Modern
Natatorium with salt water baths.
Tillamook County Beaches
Two trains daily from Portland. These attractive beaches
include Rockaway and Garibaldi beach resorts, Neah-kah-nie,
Manzanita and Bay Ocean.
Crater Lake (A Lake within a Crater.)
Located in the heart of the Cascade Range. Reached by
automobile stage from Medford or Klamath Falls.
. Other Attractive Resorts
Detroit (Mt. Jefferson Country Breitenbush Hot Springs) '
McCredie Hot Springs
Josephine County Caves (Marble Halls of Oergon)
Shasta Mountain Resorts
"Oregon Outdoors" Booklet
Will help you decide on that vacation resort. . Contains
descriptions of the various outing places, excursion faes,
hotel and . camp rates.
SUMMER EXCURSION FARES
For further particulars or copy of booklet "Oregon Out
doors," inquire of local agent
Southern Pacific Lines
.' JOHN M. SCOTT
- , 1 General Passenger Agent
Louis Davis, at present the only
man serving time for murder from
Polk county, enjoyed a brief hour of
liberty Monday evening. Davis,
who had been a trusty at the peni
tentiary for some time, was employ-
Farmers,
Attention
Why sell your castoff machinery
for junk ?
We can place it with the new
farmer.
Just think! We'll fix it up.
Livestock of all kinds handled.
Ranches, all sizels, for sale and
rent, with terms.
Some like this: ,
160 acres, $25 an acre, $700 down,
balance seven years.
Rents Collected. Why worry?
We are under bond for you.
Why not list with us now.
Our service gets results.
We buy, sell and exchange.
OrlowR. White & Co.
254 12th Street
PORTLAND, OREGON
Temporarily at
INEPENDENCE, OREGON
Phone F 1404, Care Bert Hilke.
We will be expecting
you liere before long to
select your fall Suit.
Our Fall Stock is here. It sure is com
nlpfp ton We ;p QtnHipH nil. rheiittl
things that make fcr hie satisfaction ii
Boys' Fall Suits you'll find no faults ir
the makingand no faults with the fabrics
Boys' Oregon Cassimere Suits $15.00
Boys' Bishoo Fahrir FWrr WnrJ Sints..::..;. S1
Boys, don't wait, coma right in.
your mothers and fathers with you
You take no chance to lose if you purchase here.
Brifl
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C P. BISHOP, Propriet
EVERY FAMILY IN MARION AND POLK COUNTY A
PATEON