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About West side enterprise. (Independence, Polk County, Or.) 1904-1908 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1908)
t WEST FOUUTKKNTJI YEAR. INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, THURSDAY, AlRIL 1C, 1908. NUMHEJl 40 WHAT ENEMIES ARE SAYING To Dnlcal Appropriation lor Univeislly of Oregon. SOME OF THEIR CHARGES Void's Should Remember to Support Appropriation on Haifc Votes. An attempt in Ix-ing made y the rneinie of thu I'nivtTwity of Oregon to create iM-jinlir Hninxt the appro priation hill through minn-presenta-linn. They claim that the tiiiivornity hire a fool hull coach lit fI.rrOO fur it little more ttmn two months "in t ruction." A a matter of fact, tin1 university hi lioth ng to do with the hiring of a roueh, other than to nee that he is the riht kind of man. Neither have, the studeuts ever paid f I.VKI for a coach, nml further, the conch's salary is paid entirely from the gate receipt of such game an the ones with the Oregon Agricultural College nnd Multnomah. They say that the increase in the appropriation is 3K) jHTcent, when they know that the university lias received lf78,r(K) for the pint two yearn, and the increase can only bo fiit yx-r cent. Kven if the one item o' $t7,r(K) of the old iippropria tion hill were taken, t)i increase mild bo onlv a little over half of what they claim. They wiy also that the university ban Bhown bad faith in pushing t,lis ''' 1,v 8'n8 to tn0 courts on technicalities. As i matter of record, the enemies of the univer sity were the li rut to appeal to the courts, when the secretary of state re fused to file their petitions, and later carried the. case to the supreme court. The friends of the. university have ap pealed to the courts only once, and then when the title was manifestly un just and misleading- These are but examples of the misrepresentation used by tho opposition throughout their arguments. ARMORY BILL TO BE VOTED Jx ntedly oiiint out 'I'"1 'IB t-''"' 8utn would Iw in era itiitt should war break, out um'XNtedly with noiiin worthy power of th fr twM u h , uy, J-n. ()nt !' is ur and that is that thu national guard would have to form Ilia flrnt line of il. li iiiw' and coi with largely u perior forc until a volunteer army could .o recruited and prepared for action, a proccmi tlmt would occupy not le than a year. Certainly, a military men jmint oilt, the country can ill afford to put any oUtach in thu way of better military training for aa tunny men as powiblo. The armory appropriation bill mn-iiii to 1st wholly a one-sided affair in which everything can bo aaid in its fa vor with nothing in the way of opjKi it ion except from contrary and jMxirly informed jktsoiis, w ho e'iii to envy the smaller towns of the. tato every thing I hey get, PORTLAND CLUB AWAMIZES Five Thousand Dollars Paid to Winners. MANY DAYS READING STORIES A Twruty Year Kfiitcnce. 'I have Just completed a twenty year liealln entene, iinpowu ny liucklcn's Arnica 8atve, which cured me of tileedlng )lle Jul twenty years ago," wrlUa O. 8. Voolvr, of I Kayavllle, N.Y.Bucklen'a Arnica Isalv heala the worst sirei, bolls, wounds and cut in the shortest time 25e. At all druggists. The Home Teh-phono Company have a large force of men at work installing their modern system, which will be completed not later than July 1st. MONMOUTH NORMAL The campaign for tho success of the Armory bill has been taken up by the members of tho infantry company sta tioned at Salem. The bill comes up for voto under tho initiative and ref erendum at the June election and its importance is one that will appeal to all voters of thin community. At present Portland is the only city in the state having an adequate armory. The local cnniuanv. as well as others stationed at points outside of Port land, has rented quarters which are not altogether suitable. As will be re membered the last legislature set aside 100,000 for the building of new ar mories for companies throughout the state. The appropriation was referred to a popular vote. As is pointed out by the local mem bers of the Oregon national guard, the success of the measure directly con cerns this community, as it would no doubt mean the establishment of a handsome new armory here. An ar mory of modern type would facilitate the training of volunteer forces and safeguard the property of. the United States. In a period of several years figures show that the $100,000 worth of armories would more than pay for themselves. ' ' Modern warfare, as it is pointed out by military experts, is a fine art. The combatant must be trained in the art Of war or he stands no chance. The old day when the volunteer might leave his business and rally to the de fense of the country on a minute's notice has passed. It has been re- The final contest in the intercolle giate debate took place Friday evening between Albany College and the State Normal. The following question was discussed : Kesol ved That Strikes on tho Whole Have Ileen Beneficial. Albany winning in tho negative. Tho affirmative was upheld by II. A (ioode, Percy Stroud and Miss Roma G. Stafford, while W. H. Steele, G. C Itirtchett and Walter llodge repres ented the negative. We think it is fair to say, by reoson of illness Miss Whitney was compelled to withdraw from the debate and Miss Stafford took her place one day before the con test. A. F. Campbell, presided while Hon. J. E. Werloin of Portland, Prof. H. L. Bates of Forest Grovo and Hon. O. A. Condit of Salem rendered the decision two for Albany. While the debate was spirited each speaker con tending in turn with much zeal and earnestness still it was maintained on a high plain. The audience was not largo but it was with an interested attention that each speaker held tho house. A re ception was tendered the visitors after the contest and expressions of good will were heard on all sides. The O. S. N. S. faculty quartet gave two numbers and responded to encores. Such gatherings are interesting iu school life. A unique feature of the visit of the Albany team was the manner of their coming. Some twenty students in cluding the team, came with a tullyho and four accompanied by an outrider dressed in a befitting costume. Tho tallyho was decorated with the college collors. The merry group drove to Cupids Knoll where a picnic dinner was had and an hour was spent in enjoying the beautiful view of the surrounding country. Mrs. ' H. M. Crook of Albany was chaperone. Each Friday , the assembly period is used by some member of the senior class in an essay or an oration. This custom is one of long standing and is productive of much good. No restric tions are placed upon the composition as to subjects and many of the pro ductions are well worth the while. A taste for music of a high order has been developed at the State Normal. This has been largely the work of President Ressler who is an enthusiast in this work. Since all the methods used here, as well as the instruction had, is used in the public and graded schools of the state the result of this work, in time, will be felt in the state Famous Correspondent is Capti vated bv the Great Interest in community publicity reached a climax in Portland last week when the eighty prizes offered by the Portland Commercial Club for articles on tho Pacific North wes printed in papers outside of Oregon and Washington, were awarded and the money distributed the same day The judges were: Messrs. James F Ewing, of Portland Academy; J. F, Tyler, news editor of the Oregon Journal; and W. J. Cuddy, editor o: the weekly Qrcgonian, and they have jent two and one-half months read ing the more than one million words submitted by various contestants Rev. John Roach Straton, pastor o: the Seventh Baptist church, of Balti more, Maryland, was winner of the grand pri.o of flOOO. He wan in Portland last summer for a short visit. Miss Mateel Howe, of Portland was awarded the second prize of f 500. Articles were ' hi conijietition from every state in the union, and almost every state had its representative among the winners. Chas. S. Fee, Passei.ger Traffic Manager of the Harnman Lines, spent three full days in Portland last week in consultation with General Passenger Agent William McMurray and other officials, arranging the details of a twenty-eight hour service between Portland and San Francisco, When Senator George C. Perkins of California, in a speech recently delivered before the United States Senate, made the statement that Port land harbor afforded a depth of (Continued on editorial page.) LETTER FROM MR. PORTW00D (Continued on editorial page) The fact that I have been in the rank of the republican workers in Polk county during, one might say, my lifetime, leads me to believe that I am entitled to consideration at this time in my candidacy for the nomination to the office of county clerk. I do not, and I am of the opinion that the people of Polk county do not, believe that it is good policy to give any man a life tenure to any office, and that is the effect of the pre cedent of breaking away from the established custom of two terms for the various officers of the county whose service has warranted a second term. Mr. Smith has served the people of Polk county well and faithfully and if he were out for his second term at this time I should not only reinain out of the race but would assist him in every way to the office for which he is seeking the third term. I would assist him, I say, as I have done in his two previous nominations and elections. It has been only at the earnest solicitation of friends in all parts of Polk county that I have consented to have my name come before t"he voters at this time by those men who are trying to safeguard the interests ol the county and do not desire that such precedent be set as the giving of a third term to any man.' all kind of l-rri and fruit, and w ill l'y the hiiihcct CAiinery price (or raphcrrU-, blacUU-rri, -nche, lrt tt wr and appl, and Uo for fifty ton oj Iciiniitoe i if tho canning vari rt ii-a. Livingstone' FaviinN", and th Perfection. Monmouth KTHHiratiug ami Can nina Co. 4 T-l Notlcti nf Htrtty OoNta. Came to our place, two and one half riiih-a north of Independence, Monday, April 1-1. P.KlH, eight head of utray gcat, crop in both cum; sheared. Owner call and gi t tlicin and pay cliHrguc. liluek Bros., Indi'M-nd-ricc, Oregon. Cement Work. I have h oiited in Indcjiendenre and am prepared to do u 11 kinds of cement work in the moi-t approved manner, such a rcw-rvoirs, vaults, etiginu foun dations, and nidcwalk. All finit-hed work done by L.C. WILLIAMS. Fresh Cows lor Sale. I have for sale at my ranch, two milea north of Indeenilencc, a nuin- Ur of head of fresh cows; with calves at their sitlo which I will nell. For particulars call on or inquire of I). L. Hedges, Jndt'iendencc, Ore. Plnne, 31H. tf 4 J Heed oats for sale. Knquiro of G. C. Bolter, live and one-half miles south of Indcs-ndence. 412 GOO HORSES WILL GATHER An exhibition of unusual impor tance and interest is expected when the Independence Driving Club'have their meet in this city May 28 and 29. On these days will be exhibited the best draft and fioroughbr d horses of the Independence country and Polk county. The show will comprise buggy horses, saddle horses and stal lions and their gets. The parade of horses will take place in the forenoons and the afternoons will be given up to ight harness and running race events, There will be four events each after noon, two running and two harness events with good purses. The evenings of these days will be taken up with public speaking in the auditorium by leading candidates of the state and county. It is expected that this event will be a grand affair and will bring a large number of peo pie to Independence. The common battery system being nstalled by the Home Telephone Company is the latest development in telephoning. While it is much more expensive to install it enables the operators to give almost instant con nection and makes even a low tone of voice distinct. Foley's Orino Laxative is best for women and children. Its mild action nd pleasant taste make it preferable to violent purgatives, sucU as pills, tablets, etc. Cures consumption -Notice to Growers. The Monmouth Evaporating and Canning Co. will be prepared to can FLEET CELEBRATION IN BAY CITY. For the fleet celebration at San Francisco, the following rates to that city and return will bo authorized : From Portland, $25; from points on the west side and Yamhill divisions ia Portland one fare to Portland plus $25; from all other points in Oregon, one and one-third first class limited fare for the round trip, not to exceed the rate from Portland. Sales days will be May 2, and May 4, 1908, limit ing final return to twenty-nine days. Stopover privileges will not be ex tended, but continuous passage re- ired in each direction. Children ve years of age and under twelve, one-nan lare; suuiuieuii ku w uuw here necessary to make rate end in naught or five. Children under live ears of age will be carried free if ac companied by parents or guardians. By order Chas. S. Fee, Passenger Traffic Manager. Wm. McMurray, General Passenger Agent. Issued from the general passenger agent's office in Portland, Oregon, March 25, 1908. 430 FIRST STATE BANK Independence, Oregon. CAPITAL, S25,OQO A GEXKUAl JUXA'IXG JSUSIXESS CONDUCTED, Okhckk and Dirkctokb: W. A. Meiener. Pre. K. HofVr, Vice-Pn. C. C. Patrick, Cah Win. HiddeU F. Nj Stump. J. P. Uogr JONES & Farmers, List Your Y0(d N G THE REAL ESTATE MEN Independence, Or. Farm and City Property. Farm 'Property is Our Specialty Property Now! We are going to sell real estate and are now in touch with peo ple in the east and some who are now on the ground and want small farms. They have the money and are going to in vest in Polk county. IF YOU WANT TO SELL, NOW IS YOUR TIME Something Nice in Harness We have Single and Doable Ret, mitde a the finest teamen and beautifully flnlsned and trimmed. Not only perfect In dealgn and ItishionlnK, but every artli-le well sewn and ready for luDg and arduous service. We shall be pleased to show you samples of our stock Harness, and to also make sets to your order We guarantee entire satisfaction with our work and the niaterals that we put into It. George Dunham Independence, I i Oregon FLOU "PRIDE OF OREGON" Valley "Prize Peach" HARD WHEAT FLOUR We guarantee these Flours equal to any on the market. Keep your money at home and buy only home made Flour. We solicit a trial Oregon Milling & Warehouse Co. fzr.ji7.sZ. xP..- -g-gjg; ggSiggg f POLK COUNTY BANK MONMOUTH, - OREGON. PAID CAPITAL $30,000.00 Transacts a general banking and exchange business. Deposits received, Loans made, Drafts sold. Officers and Directors J. H. Hawley, Pres., P. L, Campbell, Vice Pres., Ira C. Powell, Cashier J. B. V. Butler, F. 8. Powell, J. B. Stamp, I. M. Simpson.
