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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1911)
DAILY CAPITAL JOCltXAU SALEM. PRECOX. WEDXESDAT, MARCH 13, 1911. PAGE FITS. Gordon Hat Time Is Here! y0ur Particular Style is Ready for You rr A The Gordons for, spring are well worth seeing, New ideas, new shapes pire sSuuooo mou a splendid assort ment to select from what more can you ask? Ouality? The Gor don name gives the man who knows all the as surance he needs on that score. GOVERNOR PUTS PRICE ON PROPETTY WHILE THE COMMITTEE FIXES THE I'KICE AT $10,000 THE GOVERNOR SAY SIT IS TOO MVCH AXD OFFERS IT FOR $8,500. Three Dollars Buys a Gordon It's just like handing you $2,00 to sell you this hat for $3.00, Novel Shapes for Young Men Spring shapes in new models to be worn telescoped ,dented or creased the latest ideas in hatdom. ..... Conservative Styles for Older Men. Soft or stiff hats in models that will appeal to men who want more conservative styles. AN ATHLETIC CLUB IS NOW A CERTAINTY That the city will have In the near future an Athletic club patterned af ter the Multnomah Athletic club is now assured, and those interested in the enterprise will celebrate their success with an opening at the Opera House Friday evening with one of the llvliest programs of sports that has ever been pulled off in the city. 1 Not $10,000, but $8300 is the price which Governor West wants for his share of the site Hying just east fnom the capitol grounds, and which a committee has been negotiating for as a building site for the new build ing to be erected by the state for the supreme court and the library. The committee Which has been ne gotiating tor the property consists of State Treasurer Kay, President Ben Selling and Speaker Rusk, and they placed the value of West's share of the block at $10,000, and criticised other property owners for holding their shares so high. Now the gover nor comes to the front, and goes them one better, by placing the value of his own property at $6500, and fixing the value of the street improve ments at $2000, and that is the sum he wants for it, and not me red cent more. The governor made the announce ment after his return from the Sius Iaw country last night. Jr., J. Ray Pemberton, W. P. RIngle, Enoa Presnalf, Beulah Ratllff, F.' B. Roberts, John Pembfrton, Sylranus Presnalt, H. E. Valentine, J. M. Ward L. H. Roberts, Hans Suftlt, C. E. Whitney, Win. H. Owen, C. K. Seott, Julia Schnerman; Hesiah Pickett. C T. Sample, Mrs. J. A. Woodard, Sirs. E. E. Wallace, C. H. Hill, Mrs. S. L. Faewrtt, Mrs. J. G. White. J. II. White, Abner John, Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie, B. O. Frazier, Dan Gibson. Besides thla petition, there are four others being circulated, which will be filed later. c Little Fellow Is Lost. UNITED PUSS' LEASED WIRI.1 New York, March 15. A general police alarm was sent out today for George Lam, standing 7 feet, 4 Inches high, who Is lost in New York. I Lanr Is a trapper from Winnipeg, ' Man. o I One trouble about having your own way is that you are thereby prevent ed from blaming any one else for the consequences. The man who has made and lost several fortunes must be the historic man who finds more pleasure in pur-1 suit than In possession. COLLAPSING OF BUILDING KILLS MANY Nashville, Tenn., March 15. Three persons were killed, five are dying and at least 15 others are believed to be burled beneath the walls of the G. H. Falls Hardware company which building collapsed this after noon while workmen were clearing away the ruins. The structure was gutted by Are several weeks ago, leaving only the walls standing. Vacant Lot Snap Two large lots on a corner, which could be cut Into three iota, side walks on two streets; sewer and taxes paid; abstract guaranteed; on two car lines; close to school. Price, only $650. BECHTEL & RYXO.V, 347 State Street. OPPOSED TO ENLARGING HIGH SCHOOL Twenty thousand dollars is the sum needed for the launching of the club that is, that will cover the pur chase of a site and the erection of a building upon it and Its equipment. So much has now been subscribed that the remainder is assur&l, and hence the celebration Friday evening. As soon as the required amount is secured articles of incorporation will be drawn, a board of directors elect ed, and negotiations begun for the site. Several local boys will show upon the program Friday evening in the way of boxing, and Gaines and Silver thome promise something unusual In Hhe fistic line. To the Honorable School Board, Dis trict No. 24, Safem, Oregon: The undersigned taxpayers and patrons of this district, respectfully petition against the enlargement of the present High School building. Wei believe the loss trim tearing out existing walls, stairways, heating plants, etc., and the reconstruction of the same will more more than pay tor the additional land to accommodptt) a new building, and will much better serve th'a true Interests of the dis trict: J. D. Walton, S. U. Smith, E. E. Pruitt, Ed. E. Elkin. E. C. Mlnton, Michael Ward, W. C. Polka, C. A. Cole, L. D. Ratllff, A. C. McMillan. imiiiniit itii THE HELP COLUMNS "Help Wanted" and "Situation Wanted" are columns of great usefulness to the masses of the people. On account of the wide circulation of the "Journal" its want ads attract greater atten tion and bring more results than its contemporaries. It will pay you to remember to place your help ads in the "Journal'?. - Now Is the Time to Buy SPRING DRESS GOODS ' While the new lines are complete and while the dress makers have time to make it up for you. Serges, India Twills, Ba tistes, Wool Taffetas, and Mannish Suitings There's nothing freakish about dress fabrics this season Plainness is the keynote of the spring styles, We have never before shown such a remarkable variety of SUMMER WASH GOODS In Sheer White Fabrics, and in Daintily Printed Lawns and Organdies and Mercerized Novelties in Deli cate Coiors for Evening Wear. THE DEMAND FOR FOULARD SILKS is enormous. You'll find just the pattern you want and the correct colorings in our present showing, Jacquard novelties are also being used extensively, Our economical business management and spot cash plan of business explains why "Credit Stores" can't match our prices. US' . X ( JX Our Store Closes at 5:30 every evening except Saturday ' Commercial Advertising The kind of advertising that pays cannot be had for a song. We do the kind that pays. Our work la the bet and prices uni form. It you have not given The Journal a trial It will pay you to do so. We always aim to please. 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