THE MORXIKG O&EGONIAX SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1906.
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S. S. .WISE
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Secret Societies in the High
Schools Menace to Youth
of the Land.
THEY MAKE FOR CLIQUES
Speaker in Address lo the Women's
Club Tells of the Evil Influ
ence of Fraternities
and Sororities.
IFraternitics and sororities in high
Kchools were bitterly attacked by Dr. Ste
phen S. Wise, in an address before the
Women's Club, yesterday afternoon. Rnd
his unqualified denunciation of secret or
ganizations in public schools was unani
mously indorsed by the club as a body.
Tills condemnation was applied only to
uch organizations in high schools, the
speaker emphasizing the fact that his re
marks uirl not apply to colleges or unl-vorsitk-s.
and frankly statins thaf he was
a firm believer in fraternal organizations.
His objections to fraternities and soror
itif in the public schools was based upon
the fact, he declared, that they were a
menace and detriment to the American
system of education, that they endan
gered the state, the home, the school and
the child.
Most Democratic of States.
'Oregon is the most democratic state in
the Union." said Dr. Wise. "We have the
Initiative and referendum laws, and will
soon enjoy the privilege of equal suffrage:
yet. with nil the democracy which we en
joy and strive for. we are allowing our
boys and girls to Jo just the things which
we are fighting against.
"If anything is bad for our state and
future civilization, it has to go. Frater
nities and sororities In high schools are
bad. They are a menace to the future of
Oregon. Anything which militates against
our educational system is to be decried
and abolished, for education is the corner-stone
of our Republic. We make a
tremendous investment annually in the
education of the youth of our land, ami
wo want interest and dividends on our in
vestment. Education must yield the larg
est possible results, and in no wise be
hindered. Fraternities and sororities In
public schools are a hindrance they arc
bad and it Is with us to decide whether
they are to go or to atay. This is not a
matter to be left to the boys and girls
who arc concerned in this juvenile evil.
Made for Dissipation and Gossip.
"Fraternities and sororities are the
same. The former make a little for the
things which approach dissipation; the
latter for gossiping, idling, class distinc
tion and jealousies. Both are harmful to
the state. The purpose of our educational
system is to make intellectual, self-reliant
American 'citizens. Fraternities work
directly against tnis purpose. They arc a
reflection of the, -caste system which is
unfortunately beginning to obtain a foot
hold -in tour land caste which has at
one end the title-hunting new rich, and
dangling at the other the members of fra
ternities and sororities. Officers of fra
ternities are not chosen for character and
attainments, for fitness or moral worth,
but rather for social standing, popularity,
good looks.
"Tammanyism. bossism and tyranny
are developing today in our high schools
as the result of these secret organiza
tions. .They are a regular training ground
for bossism. but the members wilj never
become leaders In the life of our state
they will never be more than bosses."
Urscs -Women's Clubs to Act.
Dr. Wise applied his remarks to the
High School of Portland and urged the
"Women's Club and all parents to take ac
tion toward abolishing these organiza
tions. He read from a number of the
Cardinal of last year, tho High School pa
per, a set of resolutions passed by the
different secret organizations of that In
stitution promising not to interfere with
school elections or to attempt to put their
candidates through for that year. "Listen
to these words." said the speaker reading
the resolutions. "Do they smack of su
periorityare they domineering are they
not Insolent? I repeat that these frater
nities pervert the truest and highest aim
of American education. That being so,
what is the duty of a city, of a municipal
ity? We must decide upon this question
on the basis of the welfare of the state,
the school, the home and the child, and
from the whole membership of the High
School or Portland. Fraternities are a
part of the school laws of our city, and as
such are amenable to the laws which we
choose to hedge about them. Now what
arc we going to do about it? Shall we sit
Idly by or shall we go to the School Board
and ask It to abolish this evil, this men
ace to our public system of education?
Charge of Favoritism.
"I have heard It charged but I hope It
is not true that the teachers m our Port
land school are just a little more lenient
to members of fraternities and sororities
than to other pupils. The members of
these organizations generally belong to
the better class of families families which
are prosperous or have high social stand
ing, while others arc excluded. But is the
standing of members higher than that of
ulnars.- uo tney not make for cliques,
snobbishness and all that Is detrimental
to true social life?"
Dr. "Wise cited many cases where at
tempts had been made to abolish frater
nities In other cities and read interesting
extracts from reports of several eminent
committees appointed at various times to
investigate the subject in the public
schools of the country. All of them re
ported unqualifiedly against them.
Agrees "With St. Louis Principal.
He stated that he fully agreed with
Principal Gilbert R. Morrison, of the Mc
Klnley High School, of St. Louis, in these
findings:
"First That they are unnecessary In a
school where they are at home and un
der the guardianship of their parents, as
is the case with high school children.
"Second That whatever good might be
claimed for college fraternities could not
apply to boys of high school age whose
characters and Judgments are unformed.
"Third That schools supported by -all
the people should be democratic and free
from caste and organized snobbery.
"Fourth That these fraternities among
children of high school age do have a
tendency .to set up social exclusivencss
and caste In the school.
"Fifth That they are a source of dis
cord among the pupils.
"Sixth That they become factional in
their characters, and that loyalty to the
fraternity generally means disloyalty to
everything else.
"Seventh That they dissipate the ener
gies of the pupils and Interfere with their
studies.
"Eighth That they are selfish and nar
row In their alms and methods.
"Ninth Tnat the conduct of the pupils
should be open and above board, and that
ther$ Is, bo legitimate want or need In
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child-nature which calls for secret or
dark-lantern proceedings.
"Tenth That whatever of a social na
ture which It is necessary to encourage
In school can be done through other and
better forms of society, which can be un
der supervision and control of the princi
pal and teachers."
Club Selects Committee.
At the conclusion of Dr. Wise's address
the club appointed the educational de
partment as a committee to Investigate
the harmfulness of secret organizations
In the High School of Portland and report
with recommendations for action.
Judge Lionel R. Webster, of the County
Court, addressed the club on the subject
of good roads, and Mr. Le Pierre spoke In
behalf of the Prisoners Aid Association.
Miss Katherlnc Llneban was the vocal
ist of the afternoon and sang two selec
tions in a charming manner and splen
did voice. Announcement was made of
the reception which will be given Mrs.
Abigail Scott Dunlway at the Chamber of
Commerce next Thursday night to wnich
all friends of this pioneer citizen and club
woman are invited without formal notice.
Dr. Chapman, of The Oregonian editorial
staff, will address the literary department
of the club next Friday afternoon In the
anterooms of the Elks' Hall.
BENEFIT AT SKATING RINK
Y. V. C. A. Receives Substantial Sum
for Its Building Fund.
The Exposition roller skating rink was
the scene of one of the merriest skating
RABBI J. ir. LANDAU. OF BOSTON. WHO SPOK.K AT TEMPLE BETH 1S
JtAEL. LAST NIGHT.
parties of the season last night, the occa
sion being a benefit for the Young
"Women's Christian Association. The large
galleries were crowded by the friondsand
patrons of the Y. W. C. A. girls, and room
for skaters on the floor, was In demand.
Tho Immense crowd attested not only the
popularity of the worthy cause for which
the benefit was given but of the Exposi
tion rink management as well, for the
skaters were well handled and perfect or
der maintained. At 9:30 o'clock the floor
was cleared for an exhibition of fancy
skating by Profcsspr "Waldhclm, who was
sent by the management of the Apollo
rink to assist In entertaining the guests
of the Y. W. C. A. His performance was
only short of marvelous, and was re
ceived with great enthusiasm.
A committee In charge of Mrs. A. E.
"Rockcy. consisting of Miss Camillc Dosch,
Miss Carlotta Parker. Miss Elizabeth
Scars and Miss Harriet Caulklns, arranged
the details of the benefit evening, and the
entire success of the evening rctlecta great
credit upon them. Refreshment tables
were stationed In the entrance hall, a
large candy booth on the first floor, and
six young boys sold candy, sandwiches,
cakes and other light refreshments
through the galleries. Mrs. TV, J. Honey
man, president of the Y. W. C. A.7 was
Indefatigable In her efforts to make the
evening a. financial success, and Miss Mac
Corkle. secretary, was an able manager.
The social committee, which received,
served and assisted generally, consisted of
Miss Sarah Case, Mrs. Alice Mackle. Miss
Orcman, Miss Fischer, Mrs. Louise
Schwartz. Miss Cunningham and Miss
"Watcrbousc. The boys selling were Ken
neth Honoyman. Frank Strand. Teddy
Styles. Frank Buckley. Kenneth Kinney.
Miss Eva Long, Miss Mildred Long, Miss
Lillian Dosch and Mrs. Fielding Kelly
wore In charge of the candy booth. jfc
The class of patronage at .this pleasant
event was the best in Portland, and the
management of both the rink and of the
Y. "W. C. A. feel much gratified at the
liberality of their friends and followers.
The crowd was a happy one, the music
Inspiring and the refreshments of the
best. Pretty girls and the young beaux
of the town were there, and the presence
of mothers, fathers and many of the
prominent church members of Portland
stamped the occasion as one of the amuse
ment successes of the "Winter. A substan
tial .sum was realized by the association,
which will be used to promote Its build
ing campaign, which Is now on.
TRADES COUNCIL MEETS
Body Takes Action Upon Questions
Affecting Unions.
At the meeting of the Federated Trades
Council last evening that body voted
unanimously commending the stand taken
by the Portland Labor Press relative to
the candidacy of John l Rand for Con
gress from the .second district. Notice
will be served on all businessmen warn
ing them against patronizing fake union
advertising posters, for none are genuine,
unless they bear the Indorsement of the
Council. Members of organized labor In
general are requested to attend the meet
ings of the Oregon Labor Party and In
terest themselves in the work of this or
ganization. .
Enlists to Enjoy Quiet idle.
COLUMBUS, O.. March 9. Gavin Harris.
an actor at the Empire Theater, son of
the late Congressman Harris and worth
JSO.OO0. Joined the third company of the
Coast Artillery today at the barracks. He
said he Joined the Army to go away from
gay company and to lead a, quieter life.
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Beth Israel Crowded to Hear
Distinguished Rabbi.
INTRODUCED BY DR. WISE
Comes From Boston and May Receive
Call to the .Portland Congrega
tion Upon Dr. "Wise's De
parture for New York.
Temple Beth Israel was crowded last
night when Rabbi J. H. Landau, of Boa
ton, delivered his first sermon in Port
land. Dr. Landau may receive a call from
the board of trustees of the Temple Beth
Israel to succeed Dr. Stephen S. Wise,
who leaves Portland for New York In the
Fall to lead an Independent Jewish re
ligious movement. If the deep impres5lon
made by Dr. Landau last night upon the
members of the congregation can be ac
cepted as a criterion, it Is believed by
some that it is even probable that he will
receive the calL
Practically the whole of the congrega
tion of the Temple Beth Israel attended
the services last night. This was expect
ed, as great interest Is being taken in the
rabbi who may succeed Dr. wise. Many
other persons besides the members of the
congregation were present.
Is Brilliant Speaker.
Dr. Landau proved to be a brilliant
speaker, and apparently all who were
present at the Temple last night were
greatly pleased with him. He is not only
a forceful and eloquent speaker, but he
has a strong personality which appeals
to all.
Upon the conclusion of the services last
night, the members of the congregation
crowded about Dr. Landau and extended
their congratulations. Most of the mem
bers of the congregation were strangers
to him. and the Introductions were made
by Dr. Wise. Mrs. Landau, a charming
woman, who has always taken a great in
terest In the work of her husband, was
present, and met the members of the con
gregation. Dr. Landau talked upon "Life" last
night, and the opinion was almost uni
versal that It was one of the most pow
erful pennons ever delivered in Portland.
Dr. Landau speaks very rapidly and with
great enthusiasm, and the clearness and
comprehensiveness of his logic and his
views attracted considerable favorable
comment.
Faith Xcver Wavers.
Dr. Landau said. that If there were any
people on this earth who had the right
to question the righteousness of God that
it was the Jews. He said that In the face
of the roost appalling vicissitudes and ter
rible suffering to which the race has been
subjected that for not even one second
have the Jews wavered in their faith.
He said that a deep pall of mystery
hangs over the lives of the people of the
world. He made a comparison of God
with a checker-player. He said he moved
the people of the earth the same as checker-players
did the kings, the queens, cas
tles. He told how the lives of some of the
most worthy were shrouded In gloom and
despair and of the happiness that came
to many of the moat undeserving. He
said it was. undoubtedly, all for the best,
and illustrated this point by several ver
bal Illustrations, among which was a
story of the great agony that had to be
endured by many patients at the hospitals
when they were being ministered unto.
This morning at 10:30 o'clock Dr. Lan
dau will lecture at the Temple Beth Israel
upon "What Does It Matter in "What We
Believe?" Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock
he will address the members of the Sun
day school.
BIG SHIPMENTS OF HOPS
Trainioad of 2777 Tons From Cali
fornia for England.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 8. (Special.) A
trainioad of hop left Wheatland. Cal for
Galverton yecterday to be shipped to New
Tork by water, thence to London. The train
consisted )f nine cant and carried Z6Si bales
of an average weight of 180 pounds or a
total weight of C94.SC0 pounds. Tbe hop
weighed when green 2.777.040 pounds. It
would require 16,315 days for an average
bop-picker to gather this amount or about
20 years.
At the present market price the hops are
worth about $CM2s. but- last year they
would have brought 53QS.27S. Tbe hops
were from tbe Darxt Brothers yards and
represent about one-third of the quantity
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SPEW
ready far the market. It U the larsett ln
Ble shipment ever rade from any part of
California.
WOODSTOCK CLUB'S PLANS
Streets and Roads Arc to Be Opened
and Improved.
The "Woodstock Improvement Club held
an enthusiastic meeting last night in the
public hall. H. C Smith presiding, and
took up improvement of streets and roads.
Professor E.U. Steele, W. P. Lyman and
"W. S. Anderson reported on publication
and the committee was continued Pro
fessor Stecele submitted, an extended re
port on the opening, and extension of
streets to Ivanhoe. and In other portions
of that section. About $250 was offered
by members toward the opening and Im
provement of streets. On the suggestion
of Professor Steele, a special committee
was appointed on sidewalks and general
Improvements. Including the beautifying
of the district. M. B. Johnson. "L. J. Kelly,
W. IL Riley. T. G. Markley and C. S
Flsher are the committee.
Attention was called to the bad condi
tion of the road which extends to the
Powell Valley road. County Commission
er Llghtncr. who was present, said It was
a county road. He said that it ought to
be repaired, and he suggested that the
club send a special committee before the
County Court one week from next
"Wednesday. This committee is composed
of T. F. Johnson. I J. Kelly. C. IT. Wall.
EL J. Hughcy and Mr. Huggens.
This committee will bring to the atten
tion of the County Court the condition of
all the roads In the Woodstock section.
The club received 11 new members last
night, which makes II on the roll. Much
enthusiasm was displayed, and many Im
portant improvements will be encouraged,
among them being electric lights.
AT THE THEATERS
What tkm Press Agent Say.
TWO PERFORMANCES TODAY
"Little Johnny Jones'' Both After
noon and Xight at Marqnnm.
George M. Cohan's musical comedy suc
cess. "Mule 'Johnnq Joaw." will be the
matinee attraction at the Marquam Grand
Theater Ibis afternoon at 2:13 o'clock. If
you want to see the "real thing" In musical
comedy, see "Utile Johnny." Last time
tonight at 8:13 o'clock.
SpcclHl at the Baker Tonight.
TonUrht there will be a necial last per
formance of the Imperial Rurirsque Com
pany. This thoroucbly live and Drtzrrnlrt
organization ha chartered a special train to
carry them to San anclsco Instead of going
on the regular 8:13. a nearly every burlequ
cotntkaay ban done. This enables them to
give a special closing performance tonight,
which will be greatly aDnrectatrd bv hunilmU
of people who are regular Saturday night
attendants at the theater. The regular mut-
Inee will be given a umal at 2:15 this after
noon. The Imperial Burlesquera In a good
company all the way through, and has pirated
large audiences at the Baker this week, la
spite of heavy opposition In the mine line of
attraction at Ml theaters In the city.
Murray and Mack at the Empire.
The big musical farce comedy, "Around
tbe Town." with thou; two wonderful and
original comedians. Hurray and Mack, will
-be glren for the last two times at the Em
pire this afternoon at 2:15 and tonight at
8:15. Murray and Mack have been constantly
before tbe public of the United States for at
least 14 years, and had no equals In their
peculiar and original comedy character team
work. It Is seldom they are ever een In no
elaborate and complete a production as their
this year vehicle of wonderful success.
"Around the Town." It has certainly been
the talk of the amusement-loving people
around the town of Portland for this entire
week. They have simply packed the Empire
to the doors at every performance.
PAUIj GIL3IORE MOXDAY.
Popular Actor lo Present Romantic
Comedy at the Marquam.
Paul Gllmore Is coming to the Marquam
Grand Theater next Monday and Tuesday
night. March 12 and 12. under circum
stances calculated to delight those who
have been won to admiration of hli splen
did art In the last few years. The favorite
young star will reappear In William Far
quhar Tayson's and James MacArthura new
spectacular comedy romance. "Captain Deb
onnalre." a play whjch runs nearly the
whole dramatic ganfut from humor almost
to tragedy. Those who love to see a beau
teous maiden won by a handsome cavalier
In face of opposition which can be overcome
only by diplomacy ajid the sword, and who
glory In the discomfiture of unworthy suit
ors who would heap Indignity upon the lady
because of her choice, and dishonor upon her
accepted one because of his succes?, are sure
to revel In "Captain Debonnaire" and In Mr.
Gllmore's portrayal of tbe hero. Seats are
now selling.
"The Avenue Girls' Tomorrow.
The Campbell-Drew Amusement Company
has the record of never having sent out an
Inferior amusement company on the road. One
of Its pet organizations, the Avenue Girls
will open the week tomorrow matinee at the
Baker, and a real treat Is promised to all tKe
patronn of thla popular theater. Campbeli
Drew sent us the Tiger Lilies last Octooer.
and memories of thU delightful troupe still
linger with all tbe regular patrons who have
been attending the burlesque and extravaganza.
alt season at tbe ttazer. The Avenue Girls
give two pretty burleeqcs called. "A Trip
to Bohemia." and the "Goddess of the Moon."
The girls are especially attractive and lire
up to their hlghsoundlng title to a tiurprlslng
degree. The costumes and chorus members
have been a feature everywhere, and the
vaudeville olio 1a second to nun. The Avenus
Girls all next week at the Baker.
"Resurrection" Tomorrow.
Next wek. starting tomorrow matinee, thr
Empire will offer another of lu startling
changes In style of attraction. "The Res
urrection." which will be the offering for
the week. Is one of the masterpiece of dra
matic Action. It Is the story of a Ruralan
peasant girl who had been adopted and edu
cated by a wealthy family and afterwards,
through loving not wl;ly but too welt. Is
ruined and slnka to lowest depths. 1 accused
of crime and sent to Siberia. Thither she Is
followed by her lover, a Hum la n nobleman,
who endeavors to allay her urferlnui and
save her soul from utter degradation. The
play la naturally full of Intense scenes and
thrilling acUon. The picture of gloomy Si
beria are especially Impressive. Rccslan
cruelty to the lower classes Is meat vividly
portrayed. "The Rerarrect!on" la a power
ful play and teaches an Intense moral lesson.
Pauline Hall in "Dorcas."
TVhen Miss Hall and her company appear
at the Marquam Grand Theater on Wednes
day and Thursday nights. March 14 and 15.
she will be surrounded by the same notable
cast which shared her metropolitan triumphs
during the long run of "Dorcas" In New
Tork. The list of principals In the prima
donna'a- support reads- like the roster of an
all-star company, and Indeed It Is made up
of the very cream or comic opera talent.
One has only to mention the names of such
artists as Josephine Kcapp. Jennie Weath
ersby. May Boulon. Ethel Com stock. Ma
roaie Scott, Ianthe Willis. Jenny Bartlett.
Geoffrey Stein. John E. Young, Charles Ful
ton, Lyman White. Robert Burton and oth
ers to substantiate this statement. Advance
tale next Monday morning.
Big Shipment of Beef.
What is one of the biggest shipments of
beef ever handled in the country and cer
tainly one of the record movements In
"Western rallroadln?. started "west from
Chicago yesterday in two long special
trains which are lo have the right of. way
That troublesome pain in the small of
the back points straight to kidney sick
ness. Backache will not leave of its own
accord, nor -will sick kidneys cure them
selves. Every day of neglect makes the
cure harder.
Don't make light of a pain In the back.
It means there Is congestion and Inflam
mation In the kidneys that the kidneys
are clogged and lnactlvcpcan't do their
whole duty of filtering the blood. It
means the circulation of Impure blood
throughout the body, a weakening of
every nerve, muscle and vital organ.
Inactive kidneys cause rheumatism.
neuralgia, gout, headaches, dizzy spells.
nausea, indigestion, weak heart, gravel.
stone in the kidneys, dropsy, too frequent
passages of .urine, and other urinary dis
orders. There is a constant tendency to
wards fatal diabetes or Brlght's disease.
When you first feel pain in the small
of the back, or first notice anything
wrong with the urine, don't delay a mo
ment. Give the kidneys the help they
need.
Doan's Kidney Pills have a quick and
direct action on the kidneys. They drive
out the poisons that infest the blood,
cleanse and stimulate the kidneys, regu
late the urine, cure backache, dizziness
and languor, and permanently heal the
kidneys.
DOAN'S
Sold by all dealers. Price SO
over all other freight business on the
roads traversed. The beef is pickled In
barrels and is bound for Vladivostok, Rus
sia, where It will be used by the Russian
Kovernment to feed Its soldiers. The two
trains have 25 cars each, and must reach
Vancouver, B. C. In time to allow the re
shlpment of the beef on the Canadian Pa
cific steamship Empress of India, which
sails for the Orient March 15. The beef
will be unloaded at Nagasaki, and must
be stowed on board the vessel before the
Yokohama cargo is loaded. From Naga
saki the meat will be shipped to Vladi
vostok. The trains are coming "West over the
Soo lines anil the Canadian Pacific, and
the beef was supplied by the Swift Packing-houses.
On the same steamer will be sent a large
quantity of wheat and flour, donated by
the Dominion Government for the relief
of the Japanese famine sufferers. The
shipment will amount to about CO.0C9 bush
els. ONE WHO REGRETS IT ALL
SAI.EM, March P. (To the Editor.) In
your editorial of February 17. discussing
'Statement No. I." the following language
occurs: "The candidate for the Senate who
ha his party vote behind him Is entitled to
the votes of the members oC the Legislature
elected by his party, but can have no
ground to claim more. This Is the only
moral obligation to which the member can
be subjected, even under Statement No. 1."
But the literal Interpretation would be oth
erwise. . . . With this reservation or
explanation any candidate for the Legisla
tive Assembly may give his assent tc
Statement No. V without embarrassment.
if he wishes to give it. but otherwise he
cannot."
I regret to see Th Oregonian taking, per
haps Inadvertently, the disingenuous posi
tion, apparent between th lines, of coun
selling candidates for th Legislature to sub
scribe to "Statement No. 1" for campaign
purpocs and then to disregard It when they
vote for United States Senator In the Legis
lative Assembly next Winter.
Of cenrse it 1s only a moral obligation In
curred In signing either statement prescribed
by the Incoherent and cumbersome direct
primary law. for there Is no penalty pre
scribed for violations of the pledge thus
made. It will be just as easy as ever for
the member ef the Legislature to rote once
for the candidate receiving the plurality or
even the majority vote at the polls (pro
vided, of course, his vote will not elect wheh
the Senate and House vote separately) and
then claim that his pledge has been re
deemed. Verily, such men have their re
ward as bank examiners, revenue officers
and the like.
The plain Intent of that part of the direct
primary law, however. Is to present to can
didates for the Legislature a, dilemma as
unyielding and Incapable of change as the
bed of Procrustes. The candidate must sign
one of the two statements or none at all if
he would comply with the law as It Ur wrlt-
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tea and. once having taken his position. If
he has the Integrity he ought to have, he
will stand by his pledge without evasion.
The question ought not to be Juggled with.
neither ought It to be discussed super
ficially. In constructing the Federal system the de
sign was to establish checks and balances
which would- at once prevent the one ex
treme of aristocracy grounded In long per
iods of official Tenures and the other ex
treme of unbridled, democracy voiced in
mere irresponsible popular clamor. In th
C2d number of the Federalist occurs the.
following language applicable to the situa
tion: "As the cool and deliberate sense of
the community ought In all governments and
actually will, la all free governments, ulti
mately prevail over the views of Its rulers,
so there ara particular moments in public
affairs when the people, stimulated by some
irregular passion or some Illicit advantage
or misled by the artful misrepresentations
of Interested men. may call for measures
which they themselves wilt afterwards be
the moat ready to lament and condemn."
It was to prevent sudden and disastrous
changes In governmental policies that the
makers of the National constitution so
framed that Instrument that Representa
tives In Congress should be elected at short
Intervals by a popular vote and the Senators
for a longer term by the Legislative Assem
blies of the different states. The reasons
for this provision are as good today as they
were- when the constitution was written. It
affords a protection to the substantial com
mon people from the mercenary floating
vote In the cities that often decides the re
sult In purely popular elections. The de
liberation It causts In the election of Sen
ators has many times Inured to the good of
the people and. If they are deprived of It.
they will many times regret it In the after
thought. Of course the people are disgusted with
long drawn out and factious Senatorial elec
tions, with purchasable members and with
"hold-ups." but Legislatures are Just what
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TheWinning Stroke
If more than ordinary skill in playing brings the honors of the
game to the winning player, so exceptional merit in a remedy
ensures the commendation of the well informed, and as a reason
able amount of outdoor life and recreation is conducive to the
health and strength, so does a perfect laxative tend to one's
improvement in cases of constipation, biliousness, headaches,
etc. It is all-important, however, in selecting a laxative, to
choose one ot known quality and excellence, like the ever pleas
ant Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., a laxative which sweetens and cleanses the system effect
ually, when a laxative is needed, without any unpleasant after
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simply assisting nature when nature needs assistance, without
griping, irritating, or debilitating the internal organs in anv way, m":-"
as it contains nothing of an objectionable or injurious nature.
As the plants which are combined with the figs in the manu
Syrup of Figs are known to physicians to act most
aiuciiug 111 iiuutmg plumages.
It is because of the fact that SYRDP F FIGS
is a remedy of known quality and excellence, and approved by
physicians that has led to its use by so many millions of well
informed people, who would not use any remedy of uncertain
quality or inferior reputation. Every family should have a
bottle of the genuine on hand at all times, to use when a
laxative remedy is required. Please to remember that the
genuine Syrup of Figs is for sale in bottles of one sjze
only, by all reputable druggists and that full name of the
company .California Fig Syrup Co., is plainly printed on
the front of every package. Regular price, 50c per bottle.
2mi Fncisca. C&I.
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The best proof we can offer of the great
merit of Doan's Kidney Pills is testimony
of residents of this city who haye used
the remedy.
PORTLAND TESTIMONY
David Campbell, baker, at 221 North
Seventeenth street, and living at 170
North Eighteenth street. Portland, Or.,
says: "Every word of the statement I
niade in February. 1903. concerning
Doan's Kidney Pills Is not only true, but
having since been free from kidney trou
ble. I am glad to state that my faith In
Doan's Kidney Pills Is stronger than
ever. It is now five or six years since I
began to suffer with a lame and achlngr
back. It was so bad that I could not
stand the pain when bending forward or
straightening. I tried various remedies,
and began doctors treatment, but what
ever relief I found wa3 only temporary,
and often I could not get any relief at
all. Having read In my home paper from
England that Doan's Kidney Pills were
strongly reeommended for such troubles
I got a supply at a local drug store. The
first -box helped me so that I kept on
with the treatment and when I had
taken about four boxes not a trace of
the trouble remained and I have had no
recurrence since. I have told these facts
In a testimonial published In 1903. and am
very glad of the opportunity now to cor
roborate It."
PILLS.
Buffalo, N. Y., Proprietors.
the people make them and the disgust ought
to be visited on the people themselves. Such
conditions arise solely from popular apathy
and the neglect by teh so-called "good citi
zens" of their primary civic duties. The
remedy Is not in a great number of elections
and multiplicity of conditions which harass
and annoy the voter.
Citizens cannot evade their duties or allow
the nominating and election machinery to
run automatically If they desire good gov
ernment, no matter what the formula be for
attaining those ends. They dodge the Issue
and throw responsibility over their shoul
ders when they complicate the situation with,
such jumbles of legislation.
Tho boss and the "hold-up" man will be In
evidence at the. next Legislature as much as
ever and he may even use "Statement No. 1"
as a means of effecting a "hold-up." The
duty of the people Is to select Legislators
who aro really representatives of the people
and not subject to some secret pledge on the
Senatorshlp. on the one hand, or to "State
ment No. 1'' with its baneful possibilities on
the other. Such Legislators, approaching
tho Senatorial question or any other ques
tion without secret predilection, will work
out solutions to all those questions which,
will give general satisfaction. If citizens,
by neglect, fall to send up such a Legisla
ture they should bear tho blame without a.
murmur.
It Is a matter of regret that The- Orego
nian lent even tacit support to tha direct
primary law In Ha present form. It Is a
matter of even profounder regret that It' did
not throw Its far-reaching influence against
the adoption of tho Initiative and referen
dum amendment which made possible such
111-consldereA legislation. BEN HADAD.
Telephone Company Sues.
The Pacific Stntes Telephone &. Tele
graph Company filed an attachment stilt
in the State Circuit Court against W. H.
H. Reed, who is engaged in business at
Corbett, to recover $X. Reed disputes the
amount of the bill.
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