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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1919)
THE OREGON STATESMAN Issued Dally' Except Monday bv THE STATESMAN PUBLISHXXO COMPANY ' . 216 S. Commercial St., Sajem, Oregon MEMBER OP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication Of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein. .1 R. J. Hendricks. ........ Stephen A. Stone ............ Ralph - Glover. .......... W. C Squler .". ...... Frank Jaskoskl..... ....... . .. i Manager . . . .Managing Editor . ..... ..... .Cashier ..Advertising Manager . . , .Manager Job Dept. DAILY STATESMAN, served by, carrier in Salem and suburbs, 15 cents a week, SO cents a month. DAILY STATESMAN, by mail, $6 a year; $3 for six m&ntha; SO cents a month. For three months or more, paid la advance, at rate of $S year. .'SUNDAY STATESMAN. SI a year; SO cents for six months; 25 cents for three months. IV ; WEEKLY STATESMAN, Issued In two six-page sections, Tuesdays and Fridays, $1 a year (if not paid In advance, 1.26); 60, cents for all '.:-' months; 26 cents for three months. ... . s ; TELEPHONES: Business Office, 23. Circulation Department. 683. Job Department, 663. Entered at the Postoffice in Salem, Oregon, as second class matter. SALEM'S REPUTATION FOR HOSPITALITY AT STAKE. sent the business Interests In every state in the Union, has adopted res olutions u-ging that work on big en terprises be begun soon as prac ticable. I - Advocates of a national highway system, and they Include some of the most prominent busi Country, will ,urge that a tranrontinen cnee as an nesg men in the upon ' congress tal highway be emergency 7 Salem'g reputation for hospitality is at- stake. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs (or Rebeccas) are coming. They are coming 2000 strong. ' They will be here from all over Oregon, in their convention open-1 they can handle ine the week of the 19th a week from, next Monday, A , They will nave ine uapnoi ior ineir convention. s So far so good. I J . But they will have to be provided with rooms, and they will have to eat. . - . 1 i The hotels cannot furnish enough rooms not half enough; not i nearly half enough. j . f. t ; The homes will have to be opened, alii over the city. i The managers of Hotel Marion are undertaking the task of main- ' tainuu? an information bureau, to list rooms for the delegates. Local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with automobiles will help in v i conveying delegates to their rooms throughout tne city. : All this service will be free to the delegates; and to Salem home .owners. The hotel managers will perform their part oi the service gladly, at their own expense; the cars of the Odd Fellows and Re $ i bekahs will he used to the limit, for the good ot the order, without ? ' cost to delegates or home owners. f R f It is not too early to begin listing the rooms. ! ' The Hotel Marion phone number is 2010. il I Now, get busy, and let Salem show that she is a real convention ' ity ; with the latch string out for all comers. '3 !..:--. : .: . u : ' It is estimated that the farm products of this country this year will approach the altogether unprecedented sum of 25 billions, com " pared with a little over 20 billions, the actual expenditures on the f jrar for over two years. Think of it! -The farmers are producing enough in one year to pay for the war, or our part of the war, with j, some 5 billions to spare. The figures are those of perhaps the best ' authority in the United States, Henry dews, the Wall Street bank j i t r We have a great country. j I ' " 'v- 11 t T i v'v ''' l The German delegates at Versailles are making threats and imag p Ining vain things. But Marshal Foch is listening. The Hun may rage, but he will sign, because he has o.j He understands that logic. fJ It w his very own. .; ;. .. ': ! V started at measure... A coast-to-coast boulevard will un doubtedly be a tremendously valu able national asset. As a developer of business and creator of wealth it will repay many times its cost It will be a convenience to nro'tor- ists of inestimable value and will stimulate t'avel to the advantage of every state through which it 'passes Building the road now will tend to remedy any unemployment distress. will enable the government to util ize . a vast quaaaity of equipment and material left over from war work and stimulate busines3 general ly. Another economic reason for un dertaking the road I at this timo is In the vexing railroad situation. Th capacity of 'the railroads was built up to meet extraordinary war-time demands. With the war over the roads have much less business than National construe tiOn work would ameliorate this con dition and would also pake for econ- . . . ...... j- n'oiVo, omy. uirecijr oi nsu.uoua D. Hines has1 offend rf Juced rate upon, specific road-building materials when for use In federal, atate, ccun- ty, parish or municipal government V" - SOOTHING WORDS Biyaa was 1ght about one thing. He wanted to make it impossible to start a war without first having a vonr f arirument and debate. Wil liam is a great believer in the sooth ing potency of the human voice and if he could have put up a year a con versation ahead of the big outbreak the Germans wquld have been toj sleepy to fight and there would have been no war. But it is a sure thins that time and calmi discussion will settle many a question for which a man or a nation is eager to give bat tle when fl-st broached. I BITS FOR BREAKFAST Wanted, a south wind. mm m Germany is talking for effect. S She Is threatening a "world revo lution" and much other tommyrot. S She gave the best Imitation of a world revolution he could. She might as well howl to the moon as to expect to get up another. S And she will weep crocodile tears enough to raise the tides of the North Sea without securing any of the sympathy which she craves front the world she did her best and worst to enslave. m Saleni will entertain the three- lihkers. and give them a good time. f course. "U Austria's turn is next. ij-:st wv, foi:get! The tumult and the shouting dies The captains and the kings depart Still ..stands Thine anciiJt sacrifice. An humble and a contrite heart Lord God of hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget lest we forget! "Well." said the Yankee, after having had both legs amputated. can't kick." Cornell Widow, I Then the peace council will get down away down to Turkey. And Bulgaria, S S A cable report says: 'The ex-Kaiser looks like a man of .70." Cents? Whv is it that the handle of the lawn mower is never quite right for; the Unlhsr has nn trouble I J to be complied wth. Brooklyn Standard-Union: The Hungarian soviet government has extended an invitation to Hungar ians in America to "return and en Joy the fruits of eommunistle reyo- ....i n TK.t Invitation SUitS this IUUVU. ... . . country exactly. Kvery person things he would be nappy the soviet- governments existing l Russia and Hungary will give no i.rfense whatever by going over there to enjoy the Trulm. This cor dial Invitation to depart from among us by any means restricted to Hun garians. Won t they pleas cast their eyes upon H'mgary R"" sla Capitalism Is -.abolished there. The existing social order exists no more. The fruits of J he communis tic revolution are their for tne pickinz. Why not atart at once. Why Is it that 'the average thief stealing an automobile l4 never both- i.w trntihle? Is ne better mechanic than the owner or the boat, or la provldeace on his side? There is some homely girl Is ttalred for an Infraction of ia- Thev are all I "beautiful, etc., etc. Saw a conu?ly yoang ting a pink sweater thei other evea ine and Imagine that sie is gettin:; a.iir for the next warj Exchange The coinage of hflf-cehit pieces by . iHpral authorities is being I urged, bat the demand is not likely inis is troman knit BETTER THAU CMOS Thousands Have Discovered PHwnrds Olive Tablets s- . a Harmless Sutstitute. rv-. rewards' Olive TaMets tlie tri-- tnte for calomel are a ts2i bet t. laxative, ana meir eneci ro us trr a imrKt instantaneous. They grs the rec ? oi ii . . . , L7. " i v lier and Dowel coraiMaiaj wun cuxv ' . t i l . His enorrJ to oamsa it uwa wa little oUve-co!orcd tablets. These pieascni uiue mhcu go ue fy that calomel dors, but have to bad a. ; : eHecta. They don't Injure the teeth L . strong Ikr-iids or cilomtL ThcytzUV cf the trouble and quickly correct It V t cure the liver at the expense cf the ter Calomel aome tunes piaya navoc wia ti gums. So do strong Lquids. It b best e. t to take calomd. but to let Dr. LZvrj OUre Tablets take its place. Most headaches, "dullnes tzd t:. lary feeling come from const! pat wq .: j a disordered liver. Take Dr. Edward dive Tablets when you feel logjy" t i -heavy- Note bow they -dear" ctoocLi twain ana now mcy v& h Ocaad25c abox. All druggista, longer a bail-cent country. "W Pancho Villa says he to Mexico. Why doesn't ba shorn c:: and take a chance Things caacjt be any worse. no I An aaoimoiue ouut ot coacre: is announced to cost not to exei $300. Heretofore the nse of roa- ould die if I crete has een confined for the nu?; a nA insure the peace of art to baseaJl players. A Hon herr named Geisberts says Oermany must make peace I whu xvussia, ana use uie xjoisucvik troops ior uermany. Aiarsnai Fch haa made a note of this. Only women and children are afraid ot Bolshevik troops. -' i y.r:.--S.,.:r..v.:: "The Hun will holler. But he will get his name on the dotted line. Is Salem hospitable? " Tea; Salem's middle name Is Hos jltalitj.. :.V ' Will-Salemt take proper are of Jhe Odd Fellows and their Rebekahs? : Tes; Indeed; Salem will take good care of all the brothers and sisters. and make: them feel at home. note any disposition of Turkey. All of the powers appear to be fighting shy of any responsibility in connec tion with the realm of the Sultan. It Would be just I like David Lloyd George to slip the land of the harem Into ; President Wilson's overcoat pocket when he Is not looking. Los Angeles Times. B. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe will find their mantles waiting when they return to the stage in October, They have not been wcrn by any one else during the absence ot these distinguished actors, i ; . i How a the spring gardens get- tl&g on the back r a It Is bo disgrace to bend jto the cultivation of the aolL ; Remember Shakespeare : said "There is no ancient gentleman but sardeners. ' -; A Lmmj .- hv II . . ....... - ; I Beginnin u m Saturday liUuu u a -i 4 ' Morning': i t MAY 10TH WE WILL LAUNCH THE GREATEST RUG SALE SALEM HAS EVER KNOWN. 1 WE DO NOT INTEND TO RESERVE ONE SINGLE RUG OF OUR PRESENT ST0QK. EVERY ONE MUST GO REGARDLESS OF THOUGHT jOF PROFIT. This will be your greatest opportunity of the season to get a fine new rug for one or more of your rooms at a great saving in price. While there are several hundred rugs included in this great sale we advise you to come early. u fl r. 1 : r - : s It might be well to remember that any overcharge of customers on ac count ot the war tax by dealers in f the various articles involved in the sew Internal reveaue tax makes the toilty one liable to a heavy fine. The demands of the government a "e " aufficiently large without any goug tar.' i v . ,-j '. nhere Is a lot of vocal effort at tha Peace Conference, but I we ! fail to - 1 -" : 1 rtmras dates. - Mar is. Saturday Track meet. Wil lamette . unlreratty and ! McMlnnvUle cellese. -1 My 10. Sardy Bievrl rare ia Salea . May W, I Taea4ay- Univarstty ( Oregon (lea elub raarart at epvra houie. - liav 1 S Ia 11 Inrin.u. T..tn r TlT1 Prrterlaii- church, celebrating Mth anniversary of founding-. May JSIto 18 State Sunday school convention. Corvailia. yy 17. Saturday Cannty apelBnf match at aia acheet. ' May 17, Satarday Chetneketa -chapter T. A. a. te entertain in h-nnr of Vi PresidMt Oaneral lira. I. I Patteraoa and tata eftieara at Uaaonie temnle. Way 17. Satarday Conference track meet at Willamette nniveraity. , May IS ta 23 Odd Fellawa grand lodfe via Dial, iteoeaan aaaemniy meet in fuiem. Way SO to th Oregon Jeraer Jubile ; May tS. FridaT Qraad Army veteraaa tiu aiem acaoeia. - May 80.: Friday .ICemorUl Dbt. Jane S. Taedy Special election, in Ore- j I Sl tRESOLVED I would be true . ? Pot there a-e those who trust me; I would ibe pure- Tor there are those who care; I woald be strong ; for there la much to suffer; I would be brave Fof there is much to da-e. I would be friend to all , Tbe foe, the friendless; . I would be giving. ? And forget the gift; " I would be humble i For I know my ' weakness; I wosld look up- m- Ajtd laugh, and lov?, and lift. E. D- in the Plpne News. Wilton Velvet Rugs In Tans.. Rose, Green or Blue, Suitable for Living Room, Dining Room or Bed Room in small or large patterns as you desire, Reg. $160 Wilton 9x12, sale Reg. $150 Wilton 9x12, sale . Reg. $95" Wilton 9x12, sale . , Reg. $80 Wilton 9x12, sale . ...$119.75 ....$84.90 $71.00 $59.70 f They have built a barb-wire fence around the German delegation at the peace conference. This is supposed to be a safety measure all around. but it can also be interpreted as a delicate French hint that the Ger mans' belong in No Man's ILand.' Jane dtee to he eelertedt State en I amiMBt :Snetah war rtmt Jun J.: Saturday -Annual picnic of folk Coscty farmers union. Htckrealt rrove. - Jane 50 V'v-'it Centenary calibration at Cehuafcna, Ohio. July S aad eu( vumpniiit of ' United Spaniah war veterans in Salem. jtarvt 14. la. ani io. ataie con ; faattvm ml kiwtu riui. EXTAXGLCMEXTS the; firm grip Tapestry Brussels Rugs ' . . i Reg. $44 9x12 Brussels, now $34.85 Reg. $40 9x12 Brussels, now ...,$31.80 Reg. $: 9x12 Brussels, now $24.85 Reg. $30 9x12 Brussels, now $21.95 Reg. $16 6x9 Brussels, now ' $9.85 Body erV-. Fancy Border Rag Rugs Regular $3.33 27x34 special $2.85 Regular $3.30 36xG3 special $3.93 Regular $16.00 6x9 special $13.85 Regular $19..30 8x10 special $15.35 Brussels Rugs cm and colorings to. suit the most critical In size, pat buyer. Reg. $63lop Reg. $35.00 Reg. $60.00 Reg. $C.50 Body Brussels 27x34, now. Body Brussels 9x12 now $49.75 Bodv Brussels 9x12, now $39.75 Body Brussels 8.3x10.6,. now ...$440 $3.80 Axmirister Rugs Keg. $36.30, Reg. $47.3q iiCg. 11.. i 9x12 rug, special ... 8.3x10.6 rug, special 3x6 rug, special Reg. $4.00 ?7x34 rug, special Reg. $2.30 18x36 rug, special ..$39.75 $345 $8.95 , :..$23 ..$1.95 Ole Hanson of Seattle said some thing when he remarked that the government should start cemeteries instead of conferences in dealing ! p "iu " im tue i. v. v. a lew ie-- 8 - - - . 5 sal and orderly hangings of hurhanp firebrands who openly plot against ! the Coverament will .- ' - - w . WW V . J UJ C good than a show of careless toler ance, " -J Trade In Your U sea AX ejiergexcy measure The movement to carry out the building of at least one national ' p highway, the Colorado River project and f other reclamation projects of f $ merit is rapidly gaining in momen-' tum The TJalted States Chamber of! fe! & - . - . - ' m r i ii ii m i I I ill iiii I ( -. -r i s m "i r fiiuu u nu n i i u '-v - - mam m maBmnan . m I I I 1 I I I 1 I I U 1 III I I I 1 I II I I II IX I Commerce. whose delegates repre-1 EMHM ..o. .. s.......,:flvv..n'....lVri.lint,tl l! n P J