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.
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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.