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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1913)
TUESDAY April 1, 1913 Ik dltofial Page of The Salem Capital Journal The Capital Journal Published by The Barnes -Taber Company GRAHAM P. TABER, Editor and Manager In Independent Newspaper Devoted to American Principles and the Progress and Development of Salem In Particular and All Oregon In General Published livery Evening Except (Sunday, Hulem, Oregon SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Invariably In Advunce) Dally, by Carrier, per year ...$5.20 Fer month. ,45c Sally, by Mall, per year 4.00 Per month.. 80c Weekly, by Mall, per year 1.00 Rlz months. 60c FULL LBABBD WIRE TELEGRAPH REPORT ADVERTISING RATES. AivertlBlng rates will be tarnished on application. "Want ads and "New Today" ads strictly cash In adv ance. Tie Capital Journal Is more than auilois to give Its subscribers the very best carrier service possible. If 70a don't got jour paper on time, Jnst phone Main 82 and a copy will be sent job by special messeager. The Capital Joirnal management wants all Its subscribers to receive prompt and efficient service yoir complaints registered at this office will receive earefil attention. THE PASSING OF MORGAN. IN the passing of J. Tiorpont Morgan one of tho greatest financiers the world has over known drops out of tho public gaze, ami will soon bo but a momory. As men go ho was probably not a bad man. Ho undoubtedly had real friends who valued him for other reasons than his vast wealth, and for whom he had sincere friendship. He didn't beat his wifo, was hind to his family, and conducted himself much as other men do. Yet, outside of his littlo rirelo, and of tho leaders in tho big business of tho country, with whom ho was intimately associated, ha will not be missed by the American people. With vast wealth gathered honcHtly enough, from the Wall street view point, but by methods not strictly in keeping with tho laws of good con science, ho seemed to have but two ob jects in lifo, and theso both selfish. The one to got still more money, th other to regain his health. Tho first, with his active brain, his business knowledge, his controlling wealth and tho opportunities this vast wealth gave him, he was ablo to accomplish. In the business way there was nothing be yond his reach but when it came to bodily ailments, to sickness and suffer ing bis wealth did not, and could not, lift him above tho lovol of the aver age man, nor could it put off tho pay ment of the final debt that Nature puts us out of businoBi with, and leaves us indeed bankrupt. With such a fortune as 30 years ago was undreamed of, so far as known, Morgan did nothing for humanity, nothing in tho way of charity, nothing to benefit his fellowman. Neither hos pital nor eollego was endowed, nor charities organized, no betterment of human conditions in any form attempt ed, in fact tho world is not better in nny way for his having lived in it, un less, indeed, some whom his big schemes bankrupted can thank him for tho act put them in that condition and class where they might "inherit the kingdom of heaven." And the world was concerned at his going prin cipally by the fear that his death might affect tho markets. In fact a closo study of Morgan's lifo will show that ho lived for busi ness only. In that ho found, apparent ly, his only pleasure and delight. Yet, why should we criticise him Ho was born with a wonderful genius for mak ing money. It was a gift, just as much as that which guided the brush of a Raphael or a Murillo, just as much aB the divine spirit that woke the har monies in the brain of Beethoven, Men delssohn or Mozart; just as much a gift as that which gave Shakespeare's mag nificent creations, as that which moved tho spirit of Byron when "he stooped to touch what others soared to reach; " just as much a gift as that of Burbank's whom blossom and pollen obey, or Edison, whose wizard wand wakes to life the spirits of things un seen. Just as mush a gift as that which sends tho criminal to the gal lows, following blindly the unseen forces within him, and perhaps in Mor gan's case nearer this latter class than any of the others of tho same type, in fact as his namesake, Morgan, the buc caneer. They all follow those inclina tions, so strongly developed in them. Were they to blame for doing sot And in fact could they have avoided following thoso guiding passions! Per haps not. Yet to admit theso things and carry them cut to their legitimate conclusion, would bring one up against the naked doctrino of fatalism. That what is to bo will be, because what has been was to be, or it would not ; have been. Perhaps none of us aro j ready to go to this limit, yet there is tho undeniable fact that genius exists, and certainly not self-created and this whether the genius is for good or evil. Perhaps Mr. Morgan knows all about it now. THE CITY ATTORNEY'S SALARY. CITY ATORNEV TAGE in tho coun cil last night made the assertion that he never asked for a raise in his Balary and had nothing to do with its being given him, other than to pre pare the ordinance at the request of some committee. Ho also spoke of the Capital Journal 'b personal attack I on him. If his first statement has no I more truth in it than tho last, it will certainly bear investigation. The Capi tal Journal has made no personal attack on City Attorney Page nor any member of the council. It Iiob asserted that it has no ill feeling against Mr. Page or any councilman and has simply claimed the principle of increasing any officer's salary while he was in office was wrong and hence objected to it. The $300 salary raise will not break Salem, is in fact a not very important matter but the principle involved is important. Tho city attorney did not state which committee asked him to draft that or dinance raising his salary. Does he know! If so why does he not since he makes an effort to explain to tho coun cil about the ordi nance, also explain to tho people? They would like to know. jj LAPP & BUSH, Bankers I TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. SAFETY DE- I rOSIT BOXES. TBAYELEBS' CHECKS. If Mr. Page's statement is correct tlmt "the committeo asked him to draft tho ordinance, why does it bear tho endorsement "Fropared and introduced by City Attorney?" How does it come that the city council records places the responsibility for the ordinance on the city attorney, and he in turn on the committee? If any committee author ized or ordered the ordinance drafted, why does not the ordinance show that fact, and mention the committee? The wholo proceeding shows that ev erybody connected with that ordinance knows that it was wrong. It seems to have been "conceived in sin and begot ten in iniquity," is illegitimate and its reputed parents deny it. Well, consid ering its natural degenerate tendencies, and doubtful birth, along with its pleni tude of male progenitors, none of them can be blamed for laying it on tho oth er follow, but tho public would like the matter settled, and the real father made to acknowledge his child. In the meanwhile Mr. Page as city attorney is the only one benefited by tho other wise unwelcome visit of tho political stork. He will no doubt continue to do so though he contracted with tho city to do its work for $1200 a year. He will do this because the city council last night voted to indefinitely postpone the ordinance introduced to put the salary back at $1200. It will bo noticed, too, that the council did this in an under handed manner, postponing tho ordi nance indefinitely by a rising voto, 8 to 6, but tho roll was not called, hence the way the individual eouncilmen voted is not a matter of record. One begins to wonder if the council can do anything openly and above board. ttttvr 4-4.IIIlTT THE NEW WILL GIVE PRISONERS A GENUINE TREAT Governor West's prison reform policy will receive a severe set-back tonight when the Y. M. ('. A. minstrel troupe goes to the stale penitentiary to put on a show in the prison auditorium. Tho troupe will be even stronger than when it appeared at the Grand opera house a few weeks ago beforo a capa city Salem audience. Now men have Modem $4.00 English Dictionary Certificate PRESENTED BY THE CAPITAL JOURNAL APRIL 1, 1913 Six Appreciation Certificates Constitute a Set. Show roar adornment of thb mat educational opportunity by cutting out tho abon Certificate of Appreciation with fire others of consecutlre dates, and presenting them at thia office, with the expense bonui amount herein tut opposite any ityle of Dictionary selected (which coven the Heme of the coit of packini, express from tho factory, checking, clerk biro and othrr necr.ry EXPENSE items), and you will be preiented with your choice of theie three bookii The $4.00 3 (Like illustrations in the announcements from dny to day.) New It is the only entirely new compilation by the world's Modem English greatest authorities from leading universities; is bound in mcnONARYfull Limp Leather, flexible, stamped in fjold on back and Illustrated sides, printed on Bible paper, with red 1 dges and corners rounded; beautiful, strong, durable. Besides the general contents there are maps and ov r 600 subjects beautifully illustrated by three- rr color plates, numerous subjects by monotones, 16 pages of bJ"'"( educational charts and the latest Uni'ed States Census. Present ' qq ;t this otlice SIX Coaiecutive Certilicatei ot Appreciation and the 8C Hie $3.00 N.- 1 1 i! exactly the same a the ei.iiO book, ex- MCu8M CflSllSn binding -which ii in l.'li TIONAM V half '"'""J edges and I Bonus of with square corner. Six Ap 1 Q-ij) preciat' Certilicatei and the OlC Any Book by Mail 22c Extra for Poatata. ? me $2.00 New 11. j r..i:.L muucill Lliunail paper, same DICTIONARY t"11 1 "'' or,'dV.?. and charts are omitted. Six Ap preciation Certificate and the Is in plain cloth bind Ing. stamped in gold ana uncK ; nils same ilium,. Expense Bonus of 48c been added to the cast and tho jokes and songs have been revised and ex purgated, Thursday night the troupe will ap pear in the opera house at Silverton. A special train for tho occasion has been chartered and a crowd of about 50 por sons will go along to chaperono the minstrels. Tho special will return im mediately after the show. PRISON GUARDS TO WEAR UNIFORMS For the first time in tho history of tho Oregon penitentiary, guards at that institution will bo required to wear reg ulation uniforms hereafter, D. Ii, yh. tis having taken the measurement, of about twenty-five of the men yesterday at tho pen. Tho uniforms will consist of blue suits, black shoes and light colorod me-dium-width brimmed hats. Tho cloitsj while they will not be expensive, wi)' bo suitablo for civilian weaer and tW prison authorities believe they will be an attractive foature to tho institution. Blue sorgo suits have been worn by tho guards heretofore, but the mea were not required to live up to any reg ulation stylo. The new rule goes into effect immediately and tho uniforms will bo on hand within a fow days now. W Ml i 'W Just Received by Express DANDY VALUES IN UP TO DATE Ladies' Suits NAVIES TANS BROWNS AND FANCY EFFECTS BIG VALUES AT LOW PRICES $6.90 $9.90 AND $12.50 ALL HANDSOMELY TRIMMED AND TAILORED MEW f 17 ID) (H ... .Li ,1 w Offered in all departments at quick selling prices. Come here and let us prove to you that we are offering the latest and newest of spring goods at the lowest prices quoted by any store in Salem. Read every item in this advertisement; if you do it will be money in your pocket. When we place goods on special sales, we mean value-giving and low prices to our customers. Trade at the CHICAGO STORE, where your money has the greatest buying power. ? New Spring Styles! In fashionable shoes. You can find f them here, and not at shoe store prices; also children's shoes. LADIES' SHOES Pair-1.49, $1.08, 2.50 up Ladies' Shirt Waists NOW ON SALE You can find all classes and kinds f here; all tho latest spring models. 1 rice iic, vac, vac and up. English Jackets Johnny Coats and Ladies' and Misses' Long Coats JUST RECEIVED BY EXPRESS. JUST THE SAME STYLES AS YOU CAN SEE ON BROADWAY, NEW YORK. SALE PRICE $6.90 $8.90 $10.90 AND $12.50 Special Cut Down Prices For This Sale Only House Presses, K minims mid Prcsisng Sai'ipics Trice 4Uc, 80c and DBc. ( '01110 here fur big hnrgiiins in embroideries, I, aces, Press Trim mings, I tu t Conn. Iliisierv. (1 li cs nnd I'tiderwcnr. SPECIAL ( 01110 here and save money 3(1 inch Curtain Scrim yard 10c HO in Fancy Colored llordor Curtain Scrim yard .. .10c and 12'aC Children's Trimmed Hats, all new spring styles, ca 25c, 3.ric and 40c Cloves, all kinds, silk and lisle, long and short. Trice ,.2ie, 3fc, 49c and up f SPECIAL Only For This Sale ;vv- J: , I j.miies luinnorize.i imincoats, all sizes $1.98, $2.50 up ' i00 Umbrellas with long handles, steel rods ' 980 ' .Muslins, Miects, l'illw l uses, Towels and Table Linens, at cm uown prices tiff, m CHICAGO STORE 1 1 Snlem'a headquarters for stylish mil linery, sold nt low prices, Come here and see the beautiful array of stylish huts now on display, Trices small. DRESS GOODS The greatest show ing in Snlcin of new spring goods. mtiiuiiiiu..,,,,., jmStmm silks SPECIAL For This Sale Only Children's Rompers, Wash Dresses and Girls' Dresses, sale Pri(' 25c, 35o and 49c Ladles' Petticoats now specially priced 49c. 75c. 98c 500 Sweaters ou salo at less than cost 98c, $1.49, $1.98 and up mmmmm now on snip; nil new spring stylos 'X ofcty Se $1.49 $2.50 $3.50 AND UP DRESS GOODS AND SILKS PRICE PER YARD, 25c, 35a, 49c, 65c. AND UP 0NEPIECE DRESSES New ones just opened up. SILK, WOOL ami VOIL13( ulso lingerie effects; beau liful spring and nunimer dresses hand somely trimmed, with all tho new dec- orations. SALE TRICE. GET WISE AND GET OUUR TRICES SALEM (Cub OREGON I ROCK BOTTOM PRICES IS OUR MOTTO $2.50 $3.50 I $4.50 $6.50 $8.50