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TIIE rOREGbXSTATESrAX jgALEM", OREGON I"
DR. KANTNER TELLS STORY
OF TER CENTENARY COUNCIL
Men of Note From World Over Heard When Landing ol
Pilgrims Is Celebrated Historic Places Visited
by Salem Minister
' Br DR- C. KANTNER
' la order to properly celebrate
Ike 300th anniversary of the land
las of the Mayflower pilgrims, the
Congreffationalists of the -world
decided to meet tn what they
chose to call a tercentenary coun
cil, and at Boston seemed adapted
for the purpose It was chosen as
the council city. It was held
June 29 to Juljf 6. This day was
selected because the foreign dele
gates could more easily attend at
that time.
Through the rery great kind,
nesa of friends the writer was
permitted to represent the First
Congregational church of Salem
as a delegate.
That it was a noteworthy gatb
erlng goes without saying. The
total number of delegates was j tention. and so many of as were
3208. Of these no less than 200 found Tlaltlng the "Old Granary
were from abroad. Great Britain ' burying ground where John Han-
and Ireland sen a in g ipe. t rom , cock. Samuel Adams. Paul Retere.
Kegs and Barrels
We have all sizes from 5 gallon to SO gallon In new stock.
Our prices are the lowest In the city.
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Hard Wheat Flour
We handle the leading brands and quote you the lowest
prices. You will save money ty During your flour of us.
Erery sack guaranteed or money fcack. Free delivery on flour.
Seeds
- We carry the largest stock of high grade seeds in the
valley and are in a position to quote you the lowest market
prices. -j v
Now-offering Crass Seeds, Timothy. Vetch, Fall Rye,
Fall Wheat, Tall Oats, Cheat Seed, etc. All re-cleaned tn first
class shape.
Grain Cleaning
We make a specialty of cleaning any kind of grain, clover
f seeds grasa seed, etc. Charges reasonable. Bring la your
' grain and seeds before the rush commences so that you will
not hare to wait when you are ready to seed.
D. L VMITE & S
255 State Street
Salem, Oregon
lar off Australasia came 12. China
Jaran. In 11a, jsouth Africa, South
America and even Spain were all
represented. I
Among' the great leaders from
Great Britain were such- men as
Dr. J. D. Jones, Dr. R. F. llorton.
Rer. J. Morgan Gibbons and Pres
ident Carrie of New college, Lon
don. Sir Arthur Haworth. Sir
Ar'hur Collins and Sir Robert Fal
coner. Representative Americans
of bur own. and other denomina
tions also had their places on the
program, among them Dr. Gordon
of New Old South church. Presi
dent King of Oberlln. Bishop Fish-
Peter Faneuil and others assoctat
ed with the early history of our
country lie buried- Here also I
saw the grave, or "Mother Goose
whose verses delight the heart of
childhood. The "King's Chapel"
cemetery is also full of interest as
here many of the early governors
of the colony are buried as well
as at least one of those prominent
la the Boston tea party episode.
I shall never forget my , visit
to Paul Rerere's house guided by
two little Italians who recited
"Paul Revere s Ride" for my edification.
Bui in many respects the climax
MR. BUCHTEL
SMELLS MOUSE
Commissioner Believes
Railroad Trying to Tie
String to Concession
Whll- the Srokane. Portland &
Seattle Railroad cohfpany reluct
antly agrees to a reduction of 10
cents per ton in the freight rat?
on shipments of road building
material consigned to the state,
to counties or other municipali
ties. Fred G. Buchtel. chairman
cf the public service commission,
believes the company Is attempt
ing to tie a string to the conces
sion by forcing the state highway
commission to withdraw !. ap
plication for the reduction. Mr.
Buchtel states this opinion In a
letter to W. D. Skinner, traffic
manager of the S. P. & S.
KkJaner Kxpremen ltoabt.
I very much question the logic
er of the Methodist church. Jane of tho conference was reached in
Aaaams oi nw uoua. au rrw- a Tlslt hj at !eJl8t 1000 delegates
dent Mary E. Wooley of Mt. Hoi- to pronto wnere in 1620 the
yoke collese. Pilgrims landed. We saw the fa
Great subjects were discussed mous Plymouth rock and laid our
by great hearts" of the world." hands where once the feet of the
One of the most eloquent, Impas- Mayflower company stood; we
sioned addresses waa that by Ray- drank from Elder Brewiter
mond Robins discussing the social spring, whose waters are as f resn
order. ; and invigorating aa they were
The council had the unique ex- three centuries ago; we visited
perience of receiving a message Plymouth museum where are
rnm T IavjI mttA nnttiai f AtlTiH nanv thlnva nf fntarwat a a.
from the lord mayor of London, soclated with the Pllgrima, Miles If propriety of the "rs mak-
Mechanic's hall and the New Standish'a sword and John Aid- "g such a reduction In their rev-
iiid snnin rnnrfit war rna rnutrira i hidi dtih w amnnr iDPm. . i
mtina- nlaroa nf tha rnnntll but I rv.i- vm ... .ht. Vlv. I "However, the State highway Com
for the council sermon we gat h- mouth Rock we rathered to listen iiO" n PPaled to us for
ered in Tremont temple. Rev. J; to addresses appropriate to the ! "ome reduction from the advanced
D. Jones of England was the occasion. We were on holy around I rates na i oeuev mat tnere is
preacher and the sermon was for where we stood were buried much to be sXid on both sides of
worthy of the occasion. After the 1 those who died in uch numbers the question. Therefore. If such
sermon Holy Communion was eel-1 the first winter, the exact location I act ten may construed as satls-
eiebratea, udouc parucipai-1 of whose burial place was practl-l rying me state nignway commts-
tnr in tne service. i , callv lout until isss. because ev-ision ana dunosinr of its aoDll-
To one visiting Boston for the nr evidence of the burial had ration we will authoriie the re-
first time the points off historic been removed so that the Indiana duction yon snggest. effective to
Interest naturally challenged at-1 mlarht not learn of their depleted day (August 2f) and to expire
numbers. I December 31 next, by Instructions
The visit to Burial hill, and the to our agents.'
monument erected by the com- Onotinc from this nart of Mr
monwealth of MassachusetU In skluner's letter. Cnalrroan Buch-
nonor oi me rugnms were ais i (d replies:
worm i wnue 10 suca as naa nerer writer has re-read the
seen Plymouth before. One Eng- ,..t n.P..nk i.t.. .
lishman In writing of this visit to r .V
m. J BMW aas Wuawa vw
QUIT TOBACCO
So Easy to Drop Cigar
ette, Cigar or Chewing
Habit I
that portion herein Quoted, and
No-To-Bae has helped thou
sands to break the costly, nerve-
shatterins tobacco habit. When-
"Plymouth rock sent a quiver cannot but arrive at the conelu
through every one of us. It lies ,40n that It Is an attempt on the
there a symbol of af pMPto'S P- part of the carrier to force the
wiShHJt HL2!-r Withdrawal of the application by
which Christ makes us tree. !- a .tri ik.
At Bunker hill the writer naa wm .dmit that th rrant-
the uniaue opportunitr of witness-! in.
ever you have a longing 'f ng-. Battle of Bunker Hill." for byt.tate to the s.te.counti;
smoke jr chew. Just place a harm- right there nnder the ahadow of or milniclpalitlea. Is a matter
is iirnruv imyi iub moaumnii i mw war w" rwrelr within the hsnda of tne
mouth instead. All desire stops, boys engaged in a battle In be- carriers and nrobablv bevond thJ
Shortly the habit I. complUly hair of the right, of on SrlSlrtS $ESJ!Z
It a so easy, so simple. Get a box l n ail my previous life. The conn- ,nd wa ot thm 0Bi-fOll iht
of No-To-Bac. and If It doesn't CIL with its attendant Drivileges. f!1? .? " .?i?i?B .1!
release you from all craving for I count among the greatest things! establishment hr a srstem of har-
gist will refund your money with- sad thing, to pori ; I. that Sut I ler0 nncfltc.
by the owner, of Cascareu; ther council. Ur. Jrring-our L.,.!
IIIC IB uui ' w. . " ' ' . . nr.. A Mk.tV M
much to do with planning this L , ' 7 """5'""'
council, was drowned tn the surf the carriers will concede Ihe
off Martha's Vineyard. reduction of 10 cent, per ton on
Oil
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A complete showing of Ladies'
Coats and Suits that we take spe
cial pride in. We know these
styles are correct as they come to
us direct from the fashion centers
of New York and Philadelphia.
We invite your inspection and
comparison of our styles and
prices.
Ladies' Suits
$24.50, $27.50,
$34.50 and $45.00.
Ladies Coats
$18.75 to $50.00.
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Oar Prices Ala ay i The Lowest
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FOR THIS
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VV-JCiEiJi
5 Ih. pail Lard....: . ..98c
5 lb. pail Compound 89c
Good Salmon, tall can.. 19c
No. 10 White Red Karo Syrup..... $1.12
Best Hard YrTieat Flour.......... $3.45
Peanut Butter, per lb. . ; 16c
6 cans Sugar Corn 98c
50c High Grade Coffee, per pound .29c
65c Silver King Coffee, per pound .'49c
Large cans Tomatoes, each. 14c
5 pounds Fancy Rice.. 50c'
2 cans Sugar Peas.... 32c
We Save You
Money
armers' Gash
Store
Two Big Stores
. C Burton Durdall
247 North Commercial Street
Salem and Silverton
At the close of the councH.'l I."!
material, as re-
my natlre town to Tisit my sur- rraon!f8 ,of. th comme.rt.11
there I waa mnted to isit one oi ,BU""U" ""
my former parishes, where the Piue.i consideration ana tane
wola town onlted In a onion aer- och action a. we beliere war-
Tice in one church In .the morning I ranted.'
and in another In (he evening
.Inf"10' Timber Ftres in Polk
r V
At Ephrata, Penn.. I visited al
cloister of the SeTenth Day Bap-
tixts established' in 1730. their
leader during the revolutionary
war was n intimate friend of
George Washington, and here his
wounded soldiers were cared for
after the battle of Brandywine.
Here was formed the first Sunday
scnooi. m years . before tne
Robert Ralkes school. The Switch
back at Mauch Chunk and a trip
to Mt. Rainier with its paradise
alley and Its glaciers were in
cluded In the Itinerary.
Extinguished by Ran
Commercial and Court Streets
Formerly Chicago Store
cial to The Statesman) The
heavy rains of today have ertln
gu imbed all of the timber fires tn
Polk county which for the past
several days have been smoldering
under the control of the fire fight
er, and nnlesa more hot, dry
weather set. in soon the fire pa
trolmen in the timbered aectlon
ot the county will be recalled
about September. Polk county,
loss in valuable timber by forest
fires this year la practically noth
ing, due to the Tlgilance of the
fire patrolmen and the lookouts
tn the coast mountains west of
here.
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SCHOOL COURSE
SHOWS CHANGES
Rerised Curriculum Com
pleted and Sent Out by
J. A. Churchill
datxas, 67Ta. .-(spe-'Read the CUssified Ads.1 . J
! BOYS' WEMi
J. A. Churchill, state supertn-
dent of schools, has completed a
revision of the state course of
study for .the elementary grades,
and the course la now beng sent
to all the county superintendents.
The courses in civil government.
language and geography have been
entirely, re-written while the
courses In all other essential sub
jects have been revised.
"That the future citisen may
love his country and serve it in
telligently civica Is very definitely
outlined by grades beginning with
the home in the first grade and
passing by easy gradation in the
other grades through the student's
relations to the neighborhood. J be
city, the state and the nation,'
aatd Mr. Churchill.
"Since the adopted texts in ge
oeranhy In Ills contained objec
Uonal subject matter and maps
giving Incorrect boundaries of
European countries, the old text
waa used last year. The two book
aerte. of the Tarr A McMurray ua
been revised and will be used in
the schools this year. ' The task
ot the pupil in the first four years
ot tne course in . geography la
largely one of acQulrlng facts and
general information, auch as will
be used for back ground purposes
in -the unper grades. The fifth,
sixth and seventh grades study
specific rather than general things
unaef a plan involving the project
meiaoa.
"The course in language Is
based on the recommendations ot
tne council of English of the In
land Empire Teachers V associa
tion and alms to devel6p correct
oral and written, expression. For
the purpose of arousing interest.
mere nas been nisced. following
each subject, a list of essential
library reference books for. pupils
ana teacners. The hoots are es
pecially Important for the sub
jects taught without textbooks.
and afford stimulating and Inter
esting .supplementary work for
an suujects."
Manufacturers of nnln and r
per in British Columbia and Alas-
Boys, we will look forward to seeing you at this store, ready to be at your serrice in helping yoa to 1:
lect that new Fall School Suit Many new features in suits are now being shown for boys, young tziz,
and men in these Fall Suits, each suit being authentic for serrice, plus style, priced at price that vH
demand the attention of all who wish to saye on their fall clothing.
Boys' Suits
The Season's Newest Styles for Fall Wear
One Pair of Boys'
Pants Free
with every suit bought this week at.
$735
Boys' "Wearwell" Suits
The latest Fall Styles, belt models, extra well made, new
est materials,, a real suit for a real boy.
$7.95
Boys' Quality Suits
Just the suit any boy needs for school wear, made of the
best materials. New Fall styles, a suit anybody will be
proud to wear.
$5.95
Young Mens and
Mens Suits
Just a little ahead in style.. Boyi your men's
long pant suits tn blues, browns, greys, newest mod
els, a high grade suit at this attractive low price.
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$8.50
Boys' Waists, Shirts
btockmgs
Boys' Heavy Double
Tread Stockings, excep
tional good value. .7 Qc
Boys' Flannel Waists
and Shirts, this week
...JN9
Shoes
Boys', Young Men's School Shoes for Fall Wear
Men's Dress Shoes, all
sises, a neat dressy shot
at. .....WSS
Men's Heavy Work Shoe,
Boys' Oun Metal Shoes,
for school wear... 53.75
Boys' Hi Top Shoes, a
good fall shoe for boys
$475
a strong shoe. --75
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receivedouble pre
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boys' suits you buy
this week.
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